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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1902

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Prince Henry Sails for New York Then Heads to Fire Island

Reports detail Prince Henry of Prussia sailing from Kiel to Bremen and then to Bremerhaven aboard the Kronprinz Wilhelm. He receives welcomes from naval officers and dignitaries as crowds line the route. The voyage continues toward Cherbourg and New York with plans for a formal reception by German societies in London.

London Cherbourg Fire Island Bremerhaven Prince Henry New York Kiel Bremen Wiel von Arnini von Koester Tgh Hainburg Vichirsehty Pooim Admiral von Tirpitz Admiralty von Piessen Othe Berlin Southampton Wilhelm England Weser Tie United States Associated Press Isle of Wight Portsmouth Steaumer Southampton Waters Communne Tanndon Tso

Four Die in Head On Train Collision Near Gifford

Exclusive AP report from Marshalltown Iowa notes four people died in a head-on crash on the Iowa Central Railway one mile north of Gifford. The light engine collided with a passenger train. Engineers Wallace Frew Jr John White, firemen Frank Patton Elmer Ogle perished. Lawrence A Jegan of Chicago was injured and several others lightly hurt.

Marshalltown Towa Towa Central Gifford Wallace Frew Cartsburg, Jr John White Oskaloowa Frank Patton Elmer Ogle Lawrence A. Jegan Chicago

Schwab Returns Home From Europe Voyage

Charles M. Schwab president of United States Steel Corp returns from two months abroad on the steamship St Paul. He is greeted at Hoboken by family and friends and declines to discuss his trip or the annual meeting.

New York Charles Mr. Schwab United States Steel Corporation Europe St. Paul England Tie J. A. Schwab Joseph Schwab Steel Corporation Hoboken, N. J

Pratt Convicted of First Degree Murder in Wife Death

William H L Pratt was found guilty of murdering his wife Emmy Pratt in West Chester on July 15 last year. The jury reached the verdict after a trial that lasted all of last week, with the verdict rendered at 10 am this morning. Pratt claimed his wife killed herself.

West Chester William HL. Pratt Emmy

Polar voyage survivor reaches New York after extreme pole trek

Evcluaive Wire reports Borohwrevik the antutetly explorer arrived in New York aboard the Utruria after a 800 mile polar journey. In an interview he recounts crossing to the seventy-eighth parallel and pushing to the mouth pole, noting the highest latitude and harshest weather faced by any man.

New York Borohwrevik

Four Die in Rail Yard Accident At Harrow

An Exclusive Wire report from Vue Associated Press describes a fatal rail yard incident near Harrow with four injured or dead. Two boys Darohn Feynk Jr. and Thomas Burke were taken to a hospital and may die. The delivery wagon accident involved a Pyneania train and local officials investigated the scene.

New York Jauwen Frank He Wreer Morris Kogtokn Digoh Feynk, Jr Thomas Burke Harrow NX. d Io Wooding

Earl of Kimberly Dying Reported Exclusive Wire

An exclusive wire from The Ampuleted Press reports the Earl of Kimberly is dying. The notice comes from Loandon dated February with details sparse and no confirmation from local authorities.

Earl of Kimberly Ampuleted Press Loandon Feb

British in a trap at Kulp river farmstead action

Exclusive dispatch from Pretoria reports 150 mounted infantry surrounding a farmhouse at the Kulp river south of Johannesburg on February 12. Boers fired from three sides as the British defended the ridge. two officers and ten men killed, many wounded, before retreat under cover. London notes add the Waterval river clash on February 10 with loss to the South African constabulary. Durban reports Mrs De Wet saying two sons were killed fighting with their father and she would rather see her husband die than surrender.

Pretoria Kulp River Johannesburg Britvsh London Lord Itehener Kilp River Waterval Vantonders- Wekt Durban Mre de Wet Mariteburg

Cannibals Slay French Explorers in New Guinea Mission

An Exclusive Wire report from Feb 16 recounts M. Rouyer describing a cannibal attack on a French scientific mission off New Guinea. Twenty five explorers died or were injured. survivors detail savage killings of Baron Villars and others, with one missing and presumed eaten. Rescue by Dr. Forster and crew ended the night attack.

Agsoolitis Press Parts la Patrie Today Cremats M. Rouver Warsiere Siberaka New Guinea M. Rouyver Baron Villars Count de Saint Remy MM. Hugenbeck AL. Rouver Reliner Stovages M. Hagenbeck Greal Clator Dr. Forster

PORDICA DIES SUDDENLY IN TUBERCULOSIS STAGE

The Hindiog tin mane Dore dica, once separated from Hadien by an aye eration Fel, died suddenly from a convulsion attributed to the tuberculosis. Reports say she had shown some improvement last week before declining rapidly and dying at the tubercule bedside. The death shocks the community and leaves questions about care and timing.

Paria Feb. U Doredica Hadien

Shipping Route Listing Names and Ports from New York

A fragmented register lists arrivals and departures involving New York and multiple ports. Shaped by garbled OCR, it mentions Liverpool, Queenstown, Antwerp, Bremen, Southampton and Moorhampton style locations, with numerous personal names and destinations interwoven.

Uvem New York Bipuria Liverpool Queenstown la Vurnon Mavenne Paul Southwinpton Chorlyury Llane Powel Keteligton Antwerp Oihpealdlog Moorhampton Illods Wilieliy Bremon Obuetany Nia York Cherwury Ph Mee Wilhein Bremen Southampton

Pacific Cable Believed Essential for Pacific Progress

The U S House committee reports in favor of government ownership of a Pacific cable. Rep Corliss argues federal control would enlighten Hawaii and the Philippines, boost trade, and match rival nations. General Greely estimates total cost around 10 million dollars with monthly expenses of 25 thousand.

Corliss Philippines Hawaii United States General Greely Washington House Committee On Inter-State and Foreign Commerce United Voice of the People England Onglund Vancouver Australia New Zealand France Germany Pacific War Department Saya Bradford Bradford, Vhter Bureau of Equipment of the Navy California Guam Wake Midway Philippine Islands Mann Davie Lovering Wanger Blawell

Government ownership opposed by committee amid Pacific Pacific proposal

A committee opposes government ownership while supporting the Commercial Pacific Company's private venture proposal. The debate centers on privatization and potential shifts in public control.

President's son improves as Groton pupils gain

Exclusive wire from The Associated Press reports Groton Massachusetts on February 16 as Theodore Roosevelt Jr and William Gammell show steady recovery while Mrs Roosevelt stays with her son in the infirmary. Potter boy had no setback, and Drs Shattuck and Waren consult. Alice Roosevelt rides with Mrs Cushing and visits John Lawrence home. James Roosevelt aunt arrives.

Groton Mass Elek F& Medical Potter L. C. Shattuck Waren Theodore Troogevelt, Jr William Gammell Roosevelt Aid Gardner How Alice Roosevelt Grafton D. Cushing Boston John Lawrence James Roosevelt

Bell Cleans Out Rebels in Batangas Province

Manila February 16 General J Franklin Bell reports a sweeping victory over insurgents in Batangas province with troops completing a near total cleanup. While some arms remain hidden or moved to other provinces, raids in Tayabas and Cavite reflect wartime hardship. Bell notes rising unrest and warns natives may betray Malver as fear fades.

Manila J. Frankin Batangas Tayabas Cavite Laguna Bell Malver Lila

Danish Treaty To Be Considered Among Last Man Members

Mr Bell, sole survivor of a List Man’s brotherhood, is the focus as a Hartford club plans its first dinner in coming weeks. He has received congratulatory letters from across the country, including a Kentucky sender’s poetic note, while a widow asks for money to fund dress-machine studies.

Bell Hartford Mr. Bell Brotherhood Beemee F&f Thirteenth Street

William Nooney Killed On Delaware and Hudson Tracks

William Nooney, a steel worker over 50, was struck and killed crossing the Delaware and Hudson tracks near the lower steel mill Saturday. He left a wife and nine children at 1010 South Wyoming avenue. The coroner ordered no inquest and the funeral is set for tomorrow morning.

William Nooney Delaware and Hudson Smeell N Wie Wyoming Avenue Cussock

Lonely Banquet of the Last Man Ends Brotherhood

Walter W. Bell, sole survivor of the Lit Man Brotherhood in Philadelphia, held a final banquet at his home on South Thirteenth Street. He drank aged Madeira to toast the deceased members, read the group's minutes, dissolved the fraternity, and destroyed its records. Bell died in his sixty seventh year, completing a longtime solitary ritual.

Philadelphia Walter W. Bell Lit Man Brotherhood of Uncanny Society Brotherhood Mr. Bell

Train Cut In Two at Lincoln Park Collision

A treipist train crossing from Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg tracks to No 3 on the New York Central at Lincoln Park was cut in two by the eastbound Continental Limited on the West Shore. Engineer Nichol escaped unharmed. fireman Eltael of Buffalo sustained a dislocated shoulder. pilot Tyllss of Rochester broke an arm. Three freight cars burned and both locomotives were wrecked.

Associated Cross Rochester N. Y Buffalo Roulhester Pittsburg New York Central Lincoln Park Continental Limited West Shore Jim Sted Nichol FL Eitael Prireman Charles Tyilss Limited

M'Kinley Memorial Dedication Services Held in Wilkes-Barre

Exclusive wire reports religious exercises for the McKinley Memorial chapel dedication in Wilkes-Barre Pa with morning afternoon and evening services. A German mansival program was presented at the morning service and Grand Army of the Republic veterans attended. Principal addresses were given by Luther H. Waring of Scranton J Yutsey of Selina Grove and A S Harman of Baltimore.

Wilkes-Barre McKinley Memorial Chapel Grand Army of the Republic Tey Luther H. Waring Scranton J. Yutsey D. DD Selina Grove Hareman Baltimore

Coal trade tied to severe winter weather and shortages

Weather conditions boost coal use while transport and car shortages hinder movement. Industry analysts note rising demand and shortages in supply with observers predicting continued strain on coal deliveries and prices through the coming weeks.

Philadelphia Morcy Java

Deaths of a Day in Chicago Newspaper Note

Edward McParland a Hawaii hotel proprietor dies at Auditorium hotel from pneumonia. Florence Mallinger of San Francisco and a marriage plan to New York are mentioned. The report attributes McParland’s death to illness during severe cold, notes his widow and two sons survive, and references preacher Moody and Sankey with a brief biographical sketch.

Chicago Edward McParland Hawaii Hobulalu Auditorium Hotel Paewinotla McParlanal Florence Mallinger San Patiisva Patigue Pune San Vawter Vlwu Biel Miupetult Tibet Tliwe Ciletty

Effort at Ratification Heads to Senate Today

Lawmakers in session aim to advance a measure for ratification. The Senate will debate the proposal and votes are expected on the motion as advocates urge speedy approval.

Week of activity expected in House with key bills

The House plans rapid action on the Philippine and Denmark West Indies treaties with wary debate over the war revenue reduction bill. Wheeler may draw attention with remarks on Prince Henry and foreign affairs. General measures on the anti anarch y and Pacific cable bills are queued while Indian and private claims work stalls.

Philippines Wheeler Washington Denmark Danish West Indies Bacon Lodge House of Representatives At & P.m Ways and Means Committee Asie Prince Henry Shemen Indian Affairs Helldes

Weather Outlook for Washington Monday and Wednesday

Forecast from Washington city bulletin shows snow Monday with wintry mix. Mountains may experience stronger winds and shifting conditions through midweek heading into Wednesday.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fire Ivland Sandy Hook Cher- Dourg Captain Parker Prince Henry of Prussia Benjamin Parker Emperor of Chirmany Mereor I Parker William Parker L. Parker Thomas Lipton Hoegarth Wringe Mohensollern Admiral von Baudissin T He Sperial Vyacht Tminpeor William Beatrice Goelet Robert Goelet Harriet Warren Coelet United Germ Societies Prince Hlenry United German Societies The MR. Schawb Associated Prom Pratt South Pole Vue Associated Press Pordica Xeioolatevl Megane Eck Fe Tim Balas Trusian Shamala Disteio Fk Tyewiity Stigma Wilkes Laceme Lattimor Mpit Pacific Cable Recommended Committee On Inter-State and Foreign Commerce Conmercial Pacific Company Asociates Prec M’kinley Associated Prev Hincadeliea Sarcwunibed Viilalelphiv el Wiel George Cunte Moody Sankew Tad Whee Neeiluu Needham Tolstol Weill Teia
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