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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1902

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Ohio contest of legislature leadership in doubt

Exclusive AP report from Columbus notes a split among Republican factions over who will lead the next Ohio legislature. Six unpledged members hold sway, with Price and McKinnon each claiming support while some pledged to both sides.

Associated Press Columbus Price Mckinnon eCyist Pool McNeil Nihart Foster Bochery Qonfustam Thease Prien Iit Rensem Viva Voce Senaddy Hanna de Washington Pornker da Cinelinath Congressnin Dek Fin Avon Congressian Pay Ter Ohinybus Toledo Tor Clerk

O Connor On American Journalism Influence

London January 2 T P O Connor M P writes to an association of American publishers in New York declining a dinner invitation. He notes pride in the United States progress over the last decade and credits American journalism with expanding public discourse and human interest in reporting.

London T. P. O'Connor M. P American Publishers of New York United States

Steamship Arrivals Repor ted by Exclusive Wire

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Queemtown Vermanle New York Veronly Tran da Gavolv Cherbourg Kaiserin Maria Theresa Circo Hoengs Southampton Usth Atpaterdam Row York Licardo Pamae Wyilerlund

Public Debt Drops in December 1901 Totaling 1 etc

December 31 1901 close shows national debt excluding cash in treasury at 1 628 286 a monthly decrease of 84 The breakdown lists interest bearing debts 45 278 010 non-interest bearing notes 1228 780 other debt 888 612 568 total 1 193 261 564 offset by cash on hand 811 468 089 leaving cash balance 227 600 278 An increase of 4 502 013 in cash for the month is noted

Washington Treasury Clissiie Oy General National Bank Depositivdes Sliz BU Bot Aeabise Ssasdus Adit Hanil

Governor Hunts Annual Message Read In San Juan Theater

Exclusive wire reports Governor Hunt addressed a joint Puerto Rico legislature session in San Juan applauding free trade with the United States and noting progress in education and industry. He defended labor rights while warning against ill advised strikes and favored peaceful means to improve wages and conditions.

San Juan Porta Tau Jorissiture Porto Rico Ofelock San Wl Essage Viet Leon Aes Wike Porte Riew United States Isha Sgeal Colvre Iunierpol Srotingo Dolessus Ameriqa Federation of Labor Peacenile Piniwerthy Piartheula

Glass Blowers Strike At Cumberland Window Gilies Works

New York dispatch notes that 150 glass blowers at the Cumberland Window Gilies works in Bridgeton New Jersey walked out over a demand for a guaranteed weekly wage of 40 dollars. Separately 300 inside wiremen in New York began a strike over pay, seeking three dollars per day and refusing to handle nonunion made material.

New York Cumberland Window Gilies Works Bridgeton Glass Company Electrical Inside Wiremen’ S Union Newink Nod Wention

White girl Hannah Losaw hiding in Stroudsburg rumor

Special to the Beraviud Tribune reports Hannah Losaw aged 20 of Washington New Jersey who sought to marry Davis Lundy a colored man is said to be hiding in Stroudsburg after leaving with her mother. Local colored people deny she is present and say the intended husband was mobbed by about 40 people.

Stroudsburg Speclal Beraviud Tribune Hannah Losaw Washington, N. J Davis Lundy Washington

Corporations Chartered in State Listings

A list of newly chartered corporations appears with names and capital figures. Companies include Philadelphia Electric Light Company with $15,000 capitalization, Standard Bleed Corporation, Water utilities in multiple counties, and several other firms with varying capital amounts.

Hastivburg Dwn Ioeshortews Cariotipano Piltaaings Capital BOO Cyanide Pompyanny Wkiuad Thiogd Caglin Imia'khoy Water Company Frednansbungs Cgpital Vapionins Water Company Matiaiin Tanger Company Hanovers Capital

Editor Kills Highwayman in Chicago Shootout

Chicago financial editor Eugene Hector mortally wounds an alleged highwayman. The fallen man identified as George II Donoval of Springfield Massachusetts, based on a letter found on the body. A second letter dated Manila 1901 links the writer to a US Philippine commission stenographer.

Chicago Eugene Hector Cicago George II Donoval Bypringfield Mass Manila Dan Springfield United States Philippine Commission United States Philippine Commission. Another Letter, Daled Boston Miex ISO George TT Dondwioy Trinity Court Dartmouth Street

Cleveland bankers take charge of Everett Moore trolley and telephone lines

A Meveland committee of bankers assumes control of Everett-Moore syndicate properties across Ohio and Michigan. The holdings include Cleveland Eleeting Hallway, Detroit United Railway, Lake Shore Motor Railway, and multiple telephone companies. They report assets in good condition and solvency despite extensive debts and failed negotiations for new funding.

Associated Press Meveland Meveland Bankers Everett-Moore Syndicate Ohio Michigan Cleveland Eleeting Hallway Company Detroit United Railway Company Cleveland, Painesville and Astern Railroad Company Detroit and Toledo Shore Line Railroad Company Lake Shore Mlovtric Thailrod Company Northern Olio Traction United States Long Distance Telephone Company Cuyahora Telephone Company Cleveland Stark (Ohio)Telephone Companiung Peoples Telephone Company Detroit Qinmersus Everett-Moore Everett-Mauoee Alelie Heng Askots

Fatal Hotel Fire Claims Three At The Search Light

A hotel fire at the Search Light in Massachusetts on a Sunday night killed Mrs. Bullock the lessee and her two children. Essie Wheatley age 12 was severely burned and in critical condition. Firefighters arrived too late to save the victims.

Associated Mass Searchlight Hotel

Fragmentary 19th Century Gazette Clippings

Fragmented OCR from a New Viel publication references names and dates in a political context. The readable bits mention an image of a democratic faction and a discussion of tithe and rigger terms, with unclear attribution to Eaclaive Whig and The Ascanimiod.

Invalid OCR Fragment Headlines

A fragmented OCR reading mentions travel between places and a dated scene, but the readable text is unclear. No identifiable persons or organizations are confirmed, making it impossible to extract concrete events, dates, or locations.

Reciprociy Convention Denounced by Chamber of Commerce

A Washington meeting of the chamber of commerce sees opposition to the Washington reciprocity convention. Ex mayor Charles Lehieren objects to the action arguing tariff removal would force cheaper labor and lower American goods standards. M L Welker and Berlin observer Ludwig Max Goldberg present foreign views. The committee report and resolutions passed after debate.

Associated Pos New York Chamber of Commerce M. L. Welker Ludwig Max Goldberger Berlin Committee On Foreign Commerce and the Revenue Washington

Oil Hunters In Luzerne Start Prospecting Soon

A new outfit, Pine Brook Oil Company, led by J T D McHenry of Benton, plans to begin boring operations next week near Luzerne. Locals fear disruption as streams run dry from prior prospecting activity and look for potential paying quantities in the borings.

Asipedatiid Press Wilkes-Barre Joan Pine Brook Ol Tuntingden Waillew Onis J. TD. McHenry Benton

Arrests of Two Americans Stir Turkey Tax Exemption Debate

In Constantinople two American nationals were arrested for refusing to pay a tax tied to military service exemption. The U.S. minister John J. A. Selahman protested to the Porte, which ordered the men detained without further mistreatment and told authorities to spare American citizens.

Constantinople Jun Mipoli Syria Aarp Vrepiteseut Ois Porte United States Turkey John J. A. Selahman Amer Calegbas

Officer Huesman Declared Insane

A partial transcription reports an insanity declaration for Officer Huesman after testimony described disturbances and conflicting statements. The available text is garbled and names appear uncertain, but centers on a mental health ruling affecting a police official.

Canada religious census shows Catholics far ahead in three cities

Exclusive wire from The Associated Press reports Ottawa census figures for Montreal Toronto and Ottawa. Roman Catholics total 22 425 surpassing Church of England 96 968 Presbyterians 68 582 and Methodists 62 206. Catholic gains noted in each city with year over year increases.

Ottawa Church of England Montreal Toronto Presbyterian Church Methodists

Pennsylvania Railroad earnings and expenses November summary

The report compares November 1901 earnings and expenses for the Pennsylvania Railroad system and its affiliates with the prior year. It shows increases in gross earnings, varying expense rises, and net earnings changes for month and eleven months ending November 30, 1901, across several divisions and neighboring lines.

Associated Pree Philadelphia Pennsylvia Railrroad Company Pennsylvania Railroad Tuffalo and Allegheny Valley Division Philadelphia, Wilmington and Gyl Hmnore Railroad Company Northern Central Tieupond Company Pittsburg Civoss

Cuban Elections Revealed In Central Scrutiny

Exclusive wire reports the December 31 1902 Cuban elections returns with Tomas Watrada Palma winning presidency with fifty five electors while Bartolome Miaso, who withdrew, has eight electors. Senor Fhiinia claims multiple provincial delegations and electors from Puerto Principe and Santiago. Civil governors elected include Pereg in Pinar del Rio Nunes in Havinig Lee uonn Matanais Gomes in Santa Chivas Recto Puerto Principe and Fedevarria in Santiago.

Cubitt Tomas Watrada Palma Cuba Bartolome Miaso Denvermiic Senor Fhiinia Minilinois Sinar del Rio

Swontpadiaie Chinamen Detained for Oil Law Violation

Exclusive wire reports Gray orders detention of Chinese nationals for entering the country illegally. Applications are filed in each case. Suspects await action by higher authorities as authorities assess penalties and possible deportation.

Ogdensing Dun

Venezuelan Revolution Crushed Reported by Wire

An Associated Press dispatch from New York quotes a Venezuelan official stating the revolution has been crushed. The anonymous wire report mentions defeat and a restoration of order, with limited details and hurried signing of a note.

Beaton Dispatch Confusing Relay of Games and Scores

Exclusive wire reports a muddled summary of teams and events with unclear names. Mentions Mokarland Maya Moheon Bilin and references to mining and precious goods, with scattered phrases about Friday and evening events.

Piening Triumphs Over Turk In Tentative Tilt

Exclusive dispatch from New York reports Piening defeats the Turk in a tight winded contest. Naoko excels as the clock winds down while Cron Conte Pilawe watches. Tavood and Puck contribute early bursts as Chiriyinren and Swett Chet weigh in with key plays.

New York Dab Pidong Naoko Etlog Amin

Lady Pauncefote Heads Line at White House Reception

A confusion over precedence at a New Year reception at the White House led Lady Pauncefote to stand at the head of the diplomatic line with the British envoy’s staff. The German ambassador, Herr von Holleber, declined the dean's status to permit Lady Pauncefote to remain at the front as a gesture.

Pauncefote Washington White House Pouncefote Pauneceforte Herr von Holleber

Commandant Snyman Thanks President Roosevelt

Commandant J L D Snyman, a former Boer ally and South Africa veteran, thanked President Roosevelt for sending money to his wife via the United States consul at Cape Town. He said he would appeal to Congress for a public expression on the war, seeking cross party support and no partisan charge. The Boer leader did not discuss the war with the president.

Associated Press Washington J. LD. Snyman ren+erel Dewel South Afrilca West Roosevelt Snyman Havirng Myo Owlie South Africa Tshiall United States Cape Tew Voce Saynan Congress

Admiral Sampson Worsens As Illness Progresses

Exclusive wire report from The Associated Press notes Admiral Sampson’s illness advancing with arterial degeneration and declining responsiveness to treatment. Doctors report symptoms indicate a worsening condition and growing uncertainty about recovery.

Washington Jan Sampson

Tablet Announces New Education Commission

The Tablet reports Hie He Tak appointed a deliberial commission to consider all questions connected with the studies. Eleven consultors from different counties will join, while Car. Hine Porocchi is excluded from the commission due to difficulties in the case.

London Tablet Porocchi

Tragic Drowning As Ice Breaks in Pond Rescue

A group of children fell through thin ice into a pond at Millytonville while attempting a rescue. Joseph Kelly braved the water to save his sister but could not prevent the tragedy.

Milly Tinovi Tude Ciille Joseph Kelly

Protest Against Horse Hospital Hearing Scheduled

An exiled wire report from Thy Associated Press notes a protest in Philadelphia area residents near Thinttithi mad Syurtico iil. Attorney General Kikin is urged to bring a case against the state’s university by a veteran group. A hearing is planned at the Thirtleti ail Rte treats location.

Horse Hospital Associated Press Hurriebing Dan Mosidente Philadelphia Syurtico Iil Noytio Ceneral Kikin Walt

His Head Blown Off Noted In Local Tragedy Report

A garbled report from the era notes a violent incident resulting in a fatal head injury. The fragmented text mentions a young man age 18 and references a house and street scene, implying a shocking death connected to criminal or accident circumstances.

Queen Victoria Memorial Grant Hope Conditions Stated

Exclusive wire reports from The Acebolated Press in London describe Ruward seeking a grant for the Queen Victoria Memorial. The piece notes conditions and potential waivers affecting the funding, with limited legible details available.

Acebolated Londo Dan Dewands Keen

Three Men Killed Seven Wounded In Macon Engine Explosion

A freight engine just out of the repair shop exploded at 7 40 am in Macon Georgia shaking the city. Seven miles away the blast was heard and three miles distant houses felt the shock. Three men died and several others were injured as debris was hurled through the round house. The cause remains uncertain with a theory involving a water intake on a red hot crown sheet. A 3 000 pound piece of steel was thrown 160 yards.

Macon Associated Press Central Railroad Georgian OV Neil Henry Fox Willis Eod. Hambrick Carpenter William Wilson J. Me. Meadows Peter Hammock Weaund Wesley Clothson Peter Adams Mr. Hodges Robert Hodges Henry Ox McDonald Iknowville Tenn Cornelius John McDonald

Bank run ends as Dime Savings meets all deposits

Cleveland reports a run on the Dime Savings and Banking company prompted by the Everett-Moore syndicate. Directors Everett and Moore deny insolvency and state the bank has ample funds to pay depositors. October resources totaled 5,762,002 with a 330,000 surplus.

Dime Savings Association Associated Press Cleveland Everett-Moore Dime Savings and Banking Company Everett and Moore Watterson

Welsh Quarry Riots Intensify Across North Wales

Exclusive wire reports ongoing riots between strikers and workers at Lord Penrhyn's Bett ries in Bangor and district. Military control restored as violence escalates and cavalry are moved from Aldershot and Lichfield to restore order.

Associated Prem London Bangor North Wale Lord Penrhyn Aldershot Lichfield

Church Messages at London Service Heard by Parker

In a midday service Parker the Cit minister read messages from prominent figures. The congregation heard two messages addressed to King Edward and President Hoosewelt, each sentence met with hearty cheers.

London Parker Edward Wis

Weather Summary From Local Observation

Reported data appears garbled with scattered terms on precipitation and temperature. No coherent facts or locations are readable to produce a reliable summary.

Washington Weather Forecast Fragment

Fragmentary forecast notes show cloudy Friday colder north portion Saturday becomes fair and cold shifting to northwest. No reliable locations or times.

Washington Jao Northy Aporthwest

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