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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1901
Page
8
The labor world reports proposed construction of blast furnaces and a steel plant on the Canadian side under Alfred Ernst. Details describe foundation work for the YMCA building, railway board actions, and projected production impacts. The piece notes transportation, timber, and ore shipments, plus anticipated employment shifts and regional economic effects.
Corfu New York physician Th J W Bates reports a striking case where Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills cured a young woman misdiagnosed as epilepsy. After two years of treatment and disability she improved rapidly, gained weight, and credits her life to the pills. Manufactured by Crowne Medicine Co Buffalo priced fifty cents per box.
Fragmentary text describes a Wall Street fire incident and an election related event in a distant region. It references various names, places, dates, and groups but due to severe garbling many specifics are unreadable. The readable portions mention New York, Rabhiwiwrrn, George, and James Bi among others with no clear narrative arc.
Ongoing city council review reveals the Nineteenth district sewer project now requires an additional 920000 beyond prior estimates due to material price increases. The ordinance, which has passed three readings, awaits final consideration by the common council.
Silk waist garments promoted for春 season at Scranton's Shopping Center with emphasis on new arrivals and spring fashion.
Text shows garbled OCR describing a sewer project in Nis with a grant around £150,000 and possible amendments to raise funds to £300,000. It mentions city payment limits and political confusion about lines of credit and authority. The legible pieces imply a debate over budget and responsibility in a municipal department.
A coroner’s report details Keenehan’s fatal fall when his carriage overturned. Eyewitnesses described the crash and path of the carriage, with inquiries into the driver and subsequent discovery of the whereabouts of those involved. The article notes the severity of the injuries and the suspicions surrounding the accident.
In a fragmented report from a city newsroom, mentions of Duffy and themes of labor, intrigue, and a contested mine workers organization surface. Attendees, a discussion on athletes and medical matters, and a cryptic line about a sports figure hint at conflicting interpretations of a recent meeting.
Report outlines a contested vote outcome in the Twelfth Ward with police involvement and officer testimony about ballot handling and alleged irregularities. It notes an attempted recount and remarks on the arrest and chain of custody during the case, with reference to local officials and media coverage.
A closely contested election concludes with Clark winning by six votes amid chaotic recounts and unclear ballot handling. Candidates include Wike Oy Ottioe and others from the Five and Olive regions, with final results pending formal certification.
Fragmented OCR describes the Sunset Limited of the Southern Pacific Company as a famed train system feature. It hints at equipment, cars, and routes with general travel notes and promotional pamphlets.
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