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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1902
Page
1
Fierce snow storm shuts down street traffic in New York City and Brooklyn with four thousand workers clearing streets. Ports, ferries, and trains face delays across Manhattan, Jersey City, and surrounding areas as storms extend from New York to New England and beyond.
A heavy snowstorm swept Atlantic City and central Pennsylvania beginning last night, with 17 inches reported at Atlantic City and winds up to four miles per hour. Inland areas saw 6 to 11 inches, while Cape May and other regions recorded significant snowfall. Vessels encountered trouble. the Martus went ashore and one crew was rescued by life savers. Trains faced delays and adjustments as lines were canceled or rerouted, and terminal yards in Jersey City and New York experienced disruptions.
Reports from New Jersey describe a fierce Dusgard storm sweeping from Bergen County to Cape May and from Asbury Park to Camden. The hurricane like gale disrupted trains and streetcars, halted schools, and forced many residents to stay home as snow plows and clearing crews began reopening lines by afternoon.
Twenty five people drowned as unprecedented floods sweep southeastern Cape Colony. Destruction hits homes and railroad property, with extensive damage reported to towns and settlements. Authorities warn of continuing inclement weather and risk to remaining structures.
A fragmentary report notes Charles Reidel from Waste Ingtod attending as secretary of the Hock Bay Gramilng grille with ex-President paver Ulevelum present. It mentions a contentious scene and a claim Cleveland did not win much of the laughtern, while the overall mood appears rough and tense.
The readable words hint at a cryptic note about a meeting and a privilege. Researchers trace stray letters and punctuation seeking a coherent statement or directive.
Fragmentary copy from London appears unreadable with garbled author and date details. The text references a former official or writer and a possible mainstream media caption but fails to provide clear names, events, or locations for concrete summarization.
The notice reports a Pet order granting 89 home Gen to Buth Berk widow of Sorania pending pemidan.
Governor Taft outlines a three step plan to Philippines self rule via qualified suffrage and a local two chamber legislature. Islands would send two to three representatives to Washington while the United States would hold indefinite control until conditions allow quasi independence.
George F H Bell faced forgery accusations after passing a $72 check signed Riefler & Sons to obtain $356 in cash, claiming a cash shortfall. Bank officials confirmed the signature was forged, and Bell was tracked to Carbondale before being brought to Honesdale for arraignment. He was identified by Schenerholtz and jailed.
A misread wireless message from Washington quotes Admiral Dewey replying to a royal invitation. The imperfect text notes the delay and uncertainty in forwarding the promised meeting with royal figures.
A violent incident at Bain vy Midddek Nye left one person dead and twenty four others wounded. Authorities report chaotic scenes as crowds clashed and gunfire interrupted the event. Names and exact locations are unclear due to damaged text.
The Associated Press reports in Madrid that about forty thousand men attacked Barcelona and rioting spread. Mob attempted to sack markets, streets were blocked, factories closed, and women marched with bonnets. Generals Castellanos criticized the government for inaction as González blamed local police coverage.
In Washington on February 17 the Republican House caucus approved a resolution to form an eleven member rules committee to investigate voter disenfranchisement. Led by Rep Dick of Ohio, the measure prioritizes inquiry over immediate remedies and could proceed in Washington without southern field visits.
Exclusive wire reports a fatal blaze in Astoria at a rectory where two men died and others were injured. The incident involved failed escapes and unclear circumstances as investigators examine the charred remains and surrounding area.
Escluain Wire reports from Vlatrivhune Pennsylvania on February 1 detailing corporate notices. Entries list Arnsinong County Thay Co Kittanulig and related firms with capital figures and printing and publishing concerns in North Water Monbor and Hittsture.
Text appears as garbled wire copy with scattered names and places including New York City and Naples. Ambiguous references to writers, editors, and locations render precise details unclear.
The readable parts are garbled and do not present a coherent event. It appears to be OCR noise with names and places partially legible, lacking a discernible narrative or verifiable facts.
In St. Petersburg on Peb 1 Yang Yu Chinese minister to Russia died after a brief illness. Once minister in Washington he faced a turbulent posting with Russo Chinese talks stalling over Manchuria. His death followed years of illness and political strain, including a 1901 injury and a plundered Chinese bank. He was over 60, Manchu, and opposed to ceding Milnehurly to Russia.
The president asked the Senate to retire Naval Constructor Richmond Hobson due to long standing eye infirmities. Senator Gallinger promptly introduced a bill to transfer Hobson to the retired list with pay under the disability provisions for long and faithful service. Hobson is praised for sinking the Merrimac at Santiago during the Spanish American War.
Michael Sullivan 60 of S18 Taylor Avenue sustained injuries from a fall on Vine Street near Webster Avenue yesterday morning. He slipped and broke his right leg below the knee, was taken to Lackawanna Hospital, and died later that day from a severe nervous shock. He was a laborer and left a widow with several children.
An unreadable OCR passage describes a chaotic event involving a firearm and a person named MMe, with scattered references to a location in Washington and hospital involvement. The text is garbled but indicates a gun incident and ongoing investigation with various names and places.
The passage mentions General Cooper and the Civil War, alluding to 19th century figures and institutions. It references a New York context with a president of a veterinary or conservation group and a discussion of historical events, dates, and places, though text is garbled.
The Senate ratified the Denmark West Indies treaty in open session without amendment. A later vote extended the charters of national banks as part of the broader package. Debate included opposition to duplicating cotton statistics and shifts in tariff discussions.
General Funston has fully recovered after a medical setback. Officials report steady progress and expect a return to duty soon. The update confirms no lasting complications and praises the treatment team.
Fragmentary weather item from yesterday shows garbled lines and scattered entities. No clear location date or values can be reliably extracted from the OCR noise.
Forecast for Toe cuy and Weedmenlay with variable cloudiness and light winds. Temperatures expected to rise slightly with high near mid forty and low around freezing, with scattered light drizzle possible in the evening.
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