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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1902
Page
1
Senate plans continued tariff talks next week with committee power to send for papers and compel testimony. Mr Coanlit, father of a DSM for an on government Calle from San Francisco to Manila, spoke against the layla of BUCH theadidemy as pivacte corporation.
Exclusive AP report details Rear Admiral Count von Baudissin and staff visiting New York aboard the Hohenzollern. They met with Rear Admiral Barker, toured the navy yard and Governors Island, were feted at City Hall, and left after a thirteen-gun salute and ceremonial exchanges.
Senator Foraker speaking after the Foraker club banquet characterizes the Anglo Japanese alliance as a move by England and Japan for an open door in the east aimed at countering Russia. He notes the U S stance against Russia in the China affair mirrors current international relations and would benefit the United States.
An exclusive wire report describes a violent confrontation at a leather factory where non union workers defend the plant against attackers. Troops were summoned as boiling water and debris fly during the melee. Several men are injured and authorities move to restore order as police and soldiers respond.
The report notes Gigmander Booth Tuckner of the Salvation Army swore the oath of allegiance amid a period of tense national identity. The piece hints at conflicting ancestry and loyalties, with fragmented phrasing suggesting continuity of service despite disputed origins.
Kavliaine Wine reports pensions awarded to Slopkine of Sofuuto, Wile Haw A. Wael of Danmore for $M, and Kilee Foa widow of Waverly, amid continuation of care provisions.
John Young, one of four burglars who killed Washington Hunter, Riverside farmer, on January 25, is sentenced by Judge Garrixon to die by hanging on March 18. He had been reprieved by Governor Voorhees awaiting appeal. Charles Brown was executed in December as another participant.
The schooner Frank Herbert, loaded with pine lumber from Opéoke to New York, was abandoned in a sinking condition five miles offshore near Cape May NJ after ice fields hindered rescue. The Harold towed barges and freed the crew before the ship burned for hours, foreshadowing a second loss this week.
Middlesboro Ky Feb 15 reported a battle at the fort and salon of Lee Turner burning his Quarter House. Turner's escape with his brother drew a mountaineer force as Middlesboro residents muster to confront Turner and his armed supporters, while miners pledge aid.
Geneva NC February 1 A massive fire swept the four story YMCA building and adjacent properties. Thirty boys escaped from the gymnasium. two young women fled to the next building. Losses listed include YMCA 52000 insurance 10000 M H Harmon and Co 41000 no insurance Javol Glick shoe store 4000 fully insured and several minor claims.
An inner city assembly gathered today at the Weemsore land club drawing visitors from Meading Pennsylvania to Scranton New York. Speeches were delivered by Congresduiany Fulmer Judge Wheaton J M Keamerer and W J Taylor with addresses by Charles Al Albany and Captain Parker of Bouin and J A Biter of Philadelphia.
The Presbyterian revision committee adjourned after adopting Article V of the brief statement of faith for popular will begin in Washington on April. Dr. Roberts said sessions were productive with fraternal courtesy and no serious opposition, though a minority dispute may arise later. Delegates from out of town left tonight.
General Superintendent Johnston of Bethlehem Steel and ex Secretary Herbert testified against a bill to limit government work to eight hours. They argued armor and other large components require longer shifts and that extended hours benefit both workers and companies through improved production and efficiencies. Other firms including Union Iron Works Newport News Shipbuilding Midvale Steel Carnegie Steel Fore River joined the opposition.
A garbled wire report lists multiple ports and locations including New York Liverpool Cherbourg and Isle of Wight with references to ships, arrivals, and maritime activity. The text is partial and unclear but signals movement and routes across European and American points.
In Harrisburg the governor halted an execution of Somerat inmate Miliwa Sool amid a clemency appeal. The man, initially scheduled for March, faced life imprisonment after the governor's intervention. Earlier, a Sumerset County jail escape and subsequent burglary arrest in Akron were reported.
Ny Necluelve wire reports Captain William Swine of the first infantry engaged insurgents at Pare ines in Samar. He captured thirty bolomen and four riflemen with no American casualties. The enemy’s forces retreated after dark as Lukhan led natives against Swine’s command.
The Pennsylvania State School Directors Association met to back early public library creation and literary clubs, oppose diverting 100000 from general appropriations, and urge mandatory local school taxation for teachers and supplies. Officers elected include President Harry Bleyer of Chester and Secretary A M Lessig of Montgomery, with a legislative committee named to multiple counties.
A New York grand jury returns multiple indictments over the Parl avenue explosion. Ira A. Shaler faces manslaughter and illegal storage counts, along with others including Moses Epps and Ernest G. Matheson. Wall bonds set at 5,000 dollars, Murray and Smith at 1,000 each. A rapid transit panel report cites monthly dynamite use and calls for updated storage laws and investigations.
The readable fragments are garbled and fail to identify people, places, or events. No cohesive facts present to form a proper summary.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a person and place in New Yewh with unclear actions. Names and events are partially readable, but details remain obscured making precise summary difficult.
Exclusive Wire reports from Tie Associate Press recounts a high casualty stage in the Civil War era with leaders and generals amid ongoing campaigns. Mention is made of governors and university founders linked to postwar leadership, amid recollections of Antietam and political figures like Robert B. Lingdeay.
Foreast notes partly cloudy conditions Friday with possible snow by night. Saturday shows fair to light snow melt in the morning with cool temperatures across the region.
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