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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1901

Page

4

Odell Seeks Centralized Police and Tax Reform in New York

Governor Odell urges a single head for New York City police and centralization of authority. He calls for abolition of separate departments, a state wide liability law for employers, reform of corporation taxation, and consolidation of labor and charity bodies.

Associated Press New York Odell Board of Mediation and Arbitration Bureau of Labor Statistics State Factory Inspection Department Department of Labor State Board of Charities Prisons Commission Auyea United States Police Department of Odele City of Bureau of Elections Police Department Forest Preserve Board Forestry, Fish and Game Commission Sing Sing

Plot to Blow Up a Tunnel in Chicago

Chicago police found a gas pipe bomb in the LaSalle Street tunnel near midnight. Detective Sergeant Mc Laughlin carried the device to central station and then to the lake front where it exploded. A hooded suspect, about 25, loitered in the tunnel earlier, and officials suspect a discharged employee planted the bomb to target the North Side cable car tunnel.

Chicago McLaughlin LaSalle Street Central Station Lake Front North Side Farlier

Children Deserted by Mother Found in Harlem Flat

Police court records show six to ten year olds Joseph Izzie Charles and Peter Polombe were placed in the care of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children after neighbors found them alone in a flat. The father, a barber employed in Washington, sent money weekly for support but the mother allegedly packed furniture and deserted the children, leaving them underclad with little food. Society agents seek Mrs Polombe.

Associated Press New York Joseph Izzie Charles Polombe Society For the Prevention of Cruelty Harlem Peter Polombe Washington

Chinamen Captured in Illegal Entry Cases in New York and Vermont

Eight Chinamen arrested at North Bulken near Malone N Y December 31 and four more on New Year’s Day were brought to Plattsburg and arraigned before United States Commissioner Woodward. Cases adjourned until tomorrow. Additional arrests occurred at Swanton and St Albans Vt as authorities probe a Montreal Ontario route amid Canada’s $100 head tax.

Associated Press Plattsburg N. Y North Bulken Malone United States Woodward Swanton St. Albans Montreal Ottawa Canada

Catch a Michigan Kidnapper

Willam Sullivan who kidnapped the 5 year old son of Mrs Raymond Thierry Dollar Bay was caught by Sheriff Lean at Halfway eighteen miles south of Houghton. The boy walked nearly thirty miles in a day but was unharmed and returned to his mother. Sullivan was jailed. Michigan legislature likely to propose a heavier kidnapping penalty next week.

Houghton Mich Willam Sullivan Raymond Thierry Dollar Bay Lean Sullivan Michigan

Semi Monthly Pay Days Begin In Anthracite Region

Shamokin Pennsylvania reports that the Union and Mineral Coal companies will implement semi monthly paydays starting this month. About five thousand workers across six operations from Shamokin to Mt Carmel see pay reforms following last fall’s anthracite strike. Other companies and operators in the region are adopting the system as well.

Shamokin Dan Union and Mineral Coal Companies Mt. Carmel

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Fact Sheet

A brief note touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a trusted remedy used for over fifty years by millions of mothers. It claims to ease crying fits teething pain and wind colic in children and to be the best remedy for diarrhea, sold by druggists worldwide.

Winslow

Theatrical Attractions This Week in Scranton

A busy slate of vaudeville and burlesque appears across the region with Matt Priday’s company at Academy of Music offering “All on Account of Elies” and "Boon of Life" at the Gaiety. Sam T. Jack's Burlesque returns to Lyceum with "A Haywood Soubrette" and a living pictures production, plus Sousa band concerts at Lyceum and a staged tale "Side Tracked" at the Academy.

Matt Priday Elies Ludlow Danke Pennsylvania Nesbitt Theatre Wilken Barre Scranton Duffy Lycrum Electric City Joseph Hart Carrie de Mar Aketeh Mr. Gay Coakley Husted Aonge Hart de Marr Laura Comatock Coon Kon Prouty Brothers Larelle Sebes Prince Albene May la Brant Dempscy and Mack Company Burke Companies Lyceum Witner Sam T. Jack Sis Hopkins Mabel Hazleton Pete Cirklin Luli Darrell Julia Natu Hoyt Neff Fisher Clark Mile Beatrice James Flora Simpson Litaine Darrell Wallace Allen Living Pictures Iunior New York Academy Plas

The Span of Life at the Lyceum opens with fans in mind

The Span of Life debuts at the Lyceum amid high expectations for a vivid production of the familiar work. Louis Mann and Clara Lipman headline in a wholesome comedy adapted for their talents, with Leo Ditrichstein providing the vehicle All on Account of Elis.

Louis Mann Clara Lipman Paris New York State Miss Lipman Mr. Mann Elis Leo Ditrichstein New York Wmiecesa Lyceum

Sousa Triumphs Europe Tour Shines for American Band

The season honors John Philip Sousa the March King as the leading American musician after a landmark European tour. Twenty two years passed since an American band last visited the continent, and the Krowa band’s costly venture faced risk but yielded overwhelming success under the conductor and composer.

John Philip Sousa Europe Sinc Krowa Gonposer

Mrs Hughes Alleges Bellevue Abuse Killed Husband

Mrs Edward Hughes, formerly of Pittsburgh, claims her husband died from injuries suffered at Bellevue Hospital after being admitted in June 1898. She says he was kept in a straight jacket and paraded with a metal tipped strap, later transferred to Manhattan State Hospital where seven ribs were fractured and he remained ill until his death about four years later.

Associated Pres New York P Edward Hughes P Tsburg St. Luke's Hoepital Bellevue Hospital Hughes Bellevue Bellevue Insane Pavilion Manhattan Atate Hospital

Dilcher Returns to City with Plans for Scranton Move

Frederick Dilcher of the national executive committee of the United Mine Workers returned to the city after holidays at his Nelsonville home. He plans to move his residence to Scranton soon and bring his family.

Frederick Dilcher The United Mine Workers Nelsonville Mr. Dilcher Scranton

Treasury Debt and Cash Totals Fall in January Statement

Washington January monthly public debt report shows a total debt of 1,980,208,046 with declines for the month. Cash in the treasury totals 1,100,071,052 including reserve funds and general funds, while outstanding liabilities reach 841,164,215 leaving a cash balance of 2107,? remaining.

Washington Jan Treasury United States Borw

Deaths of a Day: military and civic figures listed

A roundup of obituaries from Philadelphia and nearby towns notes Samuel V. tt, 64, general agent for the Adams Express, died of pleuro pneumonia in Westchester. Captain Edward Hoppey, US Army retired, died of apoplexy near Frayer, a Lincoln era guard and medal recipient. General Hil Wright, 71, Civil War veteran and former New Jersey officer, dies in Atlantic City.

Associated Mmreae Philadelphia Jan Samuel V. Tt. Will Adame Express Company le Wis Westchester Edward Hoppey United States Army Frayer Here Bull Run Surrain Abraham Lincvels Lincoln Washington Congress Lim Tunkhannock Dan Eureka Springs Ark Maria Sitter John A. Sittser Forty Pennsylvania Mre. Sitter Mix, Sitter CP. Miller Atlantic Civ N. J Atlantic City

Fire destroys two dwellings in Mazleton blaze

A lit Christmas candle in Dr. Eisner's Mazleton home ignited drapery just before midnight, sparking a fire that leveled two adjacent houses. Loss pegged at about 91,000 with no injuries reported.

Prom Hazleton Dr. Eisner Mazleton

Cure Deafness by Catarrh Cure Offers

The notice claims deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and that nine tenths of cases are catarrh related. It promises one hundred dollars for any deafness cured by Fall's Catarrh Cure, directs readers to send for circulars, and notes Hall's Pills as the best remedy available through J Cheney & Co of Toledo, Ohio.

Fall Cheney & CO Toledo Pilla

Markets Open Higher Then Fall on Sugar and Tax News

New York stock market opened up with buyers showing demand and then weakened as profit taking and a sharp sugar price cut by major producers unsettled investors. Shares across sectors drifted down with utilities holding up less, while top issues like St Paul and Reading stayed firmer. Toll sales totaled 1,557,000 with par value trades at $5,155,000.

New York Cig Ite Piis

Scranton Wholesale Market Prices Brief

Corrected listing from Scranton Wholesale Market shows butter creamery 12¢ per lb, cheese full cream new 12¢, onions 0.0 per bu, flowr best patent 4.60. Includes nearby state items and general wholesale offerings for butter cheese onions and flour products.

Scranton I. G. Pale Lackawanna Ave

Philadelphia Market Summary Amid Mixed Grain and Dairy Prices

A January market report lists firm to rising wheat and flour prices with steady corn demand. White and patent grades show varying levels, rye and corn products reflect mixed movement, while butter and creamery products stay high and refined sugars ease. Local livestock items and poultry prices are noted with general demand steady.

Grain and dairy prices steady with mixed futures moves

New York markets show wheat held 6 to 10 cents higher on demand strength, with winter wheat and futures advancing amid active options. Corn and oats trading firm to quiet, butter steady in creamery and dairy markets, while prairie and western packers report varied gains and losses.

New York Duluth Diige Eleavater Jan Clara Attquitttyn Cnet Wali Furtory Yaléec Yaléec.; June Camery, Wake: Mni Neon Creamery, Tigulin,; Mlute

Chicago Notice Sparks Limited Readability

Fragmentary OCR text from a Chicago page mentions January and individuals including Reeve general Es but lacks clear events or actions. The snippet references profit taking and an om on sheat cen reo, yielding minimal factual content for a complete summary.

Chicago Jan Reeve General

Agricultural Prices and Commodities Ledger Fragment

Readable fragments show cash quotations for grains and livestock including No 2 spring wheat, No 2 yellow corn, rye and flax with prices cited. livestock terms and pork, ribs, and ribs market hints appear. sugar and granulated items listed with unit prices. the text resembles a market page with unreliable OCR.

Cattle Market Report Partially Obscured By OCR

Chicago January 2 cattle market shows mixed results with higher live cattle and steady cattle tender prices. Notes include calves and bulls with prices around 202 to 2 400 per head and Texas sourced cattle.

Chicago Texas Gran Texas Bulla

Unclear OCR Notice of markets and pricing figures

Fragmented text lists prices and items such as Hloge Recelp is today and tomorrow, cattle and sheep references, varied numbers, and marks like 1008.85 and 4.76. Names and places are obscured, yielding a partial market snippet lacking coherent events or dates.

Mice Ami

Oil Market Update From OU City Amid Mixed Shipments

A fragmented report from OU City notes varying oil shipments and uncertain demand. Analysts reference several firms including Tashid and Filpmenta Hes, with figures around 4,002 and 0140 as benchmarks for early January activity.

OU City Dan Wortificaten Dam. T

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GOV. Odell Tammany County of Kings la Salle Street Chicago River William Sullivan Associated From Mrs. Winslow Academy of Music the Gaiety Burlesguers Sam T. Jack’s France Belgium Germany Holland Tts Bouna Enloiste Blanche Duffield Bertha Buck Ha Arthur Pryor Eliza Lawman Minnet Father Whalen Arta Mr. Sully Fourteenth Street Theatre Howton Sousa Edward Hughes Fred Dilcher Public Debt Statement Associated Bethlehem Bera Ache Mra. Ache Adie Tribune Jordan Wy Moara American Tobacco City Mat Btcel &W Fehee Che. & A St. Pont Mm Yel Madson Sereree Lackawanna Federal Steel Seasweear Federal Steel Tex Louis A Nah People’s Gas XN. J Norfolk N.Y Pacific Mail Coal & Iron Hubler Union Pacific Geeatenas Union Pacifice Wabash Rose Western Union Sat NEW York Produce Exchange Archeemeee Aersee Seeennee Scranton Board of Trade Exchanges First National Bank de Aseusaeneeppe Scranton Savings Bank Third National Bank Teeeewertawens Lacka Radera’ Co Erie Ir Bank Mb Oon Mossel Bolt and Ao Co Scranton Traction Philadelphia Grain and Produce Pettia Weswin Kansas Aly Southern Mulekdiing New York Grain and Produce Chicago Grain and Produce Jonas Long's MCMI Hriday Lake Scranton Donas Long East Liberty Stock Markat Prime Baki Common Wigan Rovighe
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