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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1901

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Senate Defeats Southern Representation Push in Historic Session

In a party line vote 81 to 83, Republicans absented or left unpaired defeat Olmstead resolution on southern representation. The Senate swapped the ship subsidy bill for an Army reorgan ization measure, while a broader reapportionment fight loomed as Hopkins pressed his bill and aimed to move it Monday.

Senate Frese Washington Senate Todas Privie Pettignew South Dakota Catendar Eenatora United States Philippines Fioure Republicane Olmstead Landis Indiana Mann Milnois Licant Boutelle Maine Bnovius Brown Burkett Calderhead Clarke New Tampatire Dalle Samuel Vavenport Fowler Gurtner New July Hawley Moleckwe Knox Oeimer Loudenslager Mel Ziegler Wilma Hopkins

Half Monthly Payments From Cranberry Crystal Ridge Mines

Exclusive wire reports that A Pardee & Co and G A Murky Co will issue semi monthly wages for January. The Cranberry Crystal Ridge collieries and the Jodie Nighland Woreale mines are transitioning to the two week payment system now being adopted by most companies.

Asochtad Haleton Jan Wis Hwe Weekdy A. Pardee & Co Cranberry Crystal Ridge G. A. Murky Co Jodie Nighland Woreale Compani We . Te

Senator Sewell Supports Amendment Amid Polarized Senate

Washington on January 3 reports Senator Sewell endorses an amendment to the bill affecting the presidency. The move aims to influence retirements and military leadership positions as part of broader legislative debate.

Cashier Remme Arrested in Newport Bank Scandal

Edward C. Remme, cashier of the German National Bank of Newport Kentucky, was arrested by U S Marshal Compton on a warrant from Bank Examiner Tucker. The bank faced a $195 000 shortage tied to assistant cashier Frank M Brown whose whereabouts were unknown.

Cincinnati Edward C. Remme Coerier German National Bank of Newport United States Marschal Compton Tucker Frank M. Brown Brown Remme Remmes Renmi

Count von Waldersee Reported Dead in Rumor Wave

Exclusive wire reports from Pekin indicate the death of Count von Waldersee, with rumors claiming an allied officer killed him. The Paris Journal notes the report is under reserve and not confirmed, with Berlin said to be buzzing about the rumor.

Count von Waldersee

New Hampshire Governor Jordan Inaugurated In Simple Ceremony

Chester B. Jordan of Lancaster sworn in as New Hampshire governor. The oath was given by Bertram Ellis as both legislative branches met in joint session. Jordan urged restraining railroad influence on the railroad commission, asked for higher Dartmouth College funding, and urged forest conservation.

Concord N.yl Chester B. Jordan Lancaster New Hampshire Jordan Bertram Ellis Senate Railroad Commission Dartmouth College

Hanna clan begins Washington stay for the session

Senator Hanna leaves Cleveland for Washington with Mire Mabel Hanna Miss Ruth Hanna and household staff. The Hanna home will close for the winter and perhaps not reopen next summer. The family will reside in Washington all winter or until Congress is in session and may later travel to Thomaston Georgia.

Associated Prew Cleveland Hanna Washington Mabel Manna Ruth Hanna Wiggieton Phelps Hobart Congress Thounanville

Governor Hill Takes Oath in Maine Legislature Hall

In Augusta the governor of Mabie India was sworn in before lawmakers and many guests. Hill promised to address taxation on interest income and ease the burden on citizens, delivering his inaugural address today.

Augusta Jan. S Bwih Ywelstor Dydole F. Hill Mabie India Goveror

Secretary Herbert B. Vierre Delivers Timeter to Netherlands

Exclusive AP report from St Petersburg with details on Mr Herbert B Vierre, secretary of the United States embassy, traveling to The Hague to deliver a timeter to the Netherlands. Stan ford Newel compiles voluminous documents in the American war controversy case drawing Pierce's long attention.

St. Petersburg Jen Herbert WH. B. Vierre United States Netherlands Stanford Newel Pierce

Jury verdict in Dowleite riots case returns walky verdict

In Manafield Ohio a Stark County jury returned a verdict in the Dowleite riot case. Indicted defendants are to appear for further trial as others charged in the riots await processing.

Irou Manafield Dan Anstows Andrewa

Donation boosts Krupp fund with large gift

An exclusive Associated Press wire reports Nerlin, Jew, added to his donation of 100 marks to the Krupp workers fund. He now contributes 500,000 marks to the Medela prison fund and 1,000,000 marks to build laborers homes, totaling 1,500,000 marks.

Prova Nerlin Krupp

Nebraska Legislature Convenes Amid Ceremony

Exclusive wire report from The Associated Prema Lincoln describes Charles I Dietrich as a former governor and a joint session of the Nebraska legislature gathering in the hall of the House of Representatives this afternoon. The ceremony proceeded with about attendees and participants.

Lincoln Charles I Dietrich Nebraska House of Representatives

Cape Town Braces as Boers Sweep Countryside

Exclusive wire reports mass movements of Boer forces and allied civilians across South Africa. Cape Town trains a town guard as Monarch lands troops to reinforce northward operations and protect rail corridors.

Cape Town Monarch Lands Jan Carnavaron Colesburge Kriteinger Middleburg Worcester Hex Aline

Cuban Postal Scandal Reply Blocks Senate Access

The President sent a reply to the Bacon resolution to the Senate regarding the Lawshe report on the Cuban postal scandal. He cites it is incompatible with public service interests to disclose the findings. Secretary Root adds that prosecutions are underway and the report should remain public.

Washington Senate Bacon Secretary of War Public Service Root

Pettigrew Pushes War Records Mediation Request

AP exclusive from Washington reports Mr Pettigrew introduces a mediation urging the president to forward to the Senate copies of all instructions sent to government officers in the Philippines since May 1 and all orders issued by officers regarding the conduct of the war and the government there.

Associated Press Washington

Mexican prison holds George V Topham contractor case

Exclusive wire from Associated Press reports American contractor George V Topham jailed in Texaitlan over killings of two Wallon masons employed on the Santa Maria railroad project. Investigation alleges tunneling work was sabotage and arson during nightly archwork demolition.

Ti Associated Mexica Dan George V. Topham Texaitlan Wallon Santa Maria Topham

Fire Devastates Stable. Three Perish In Darby Blaze

A destructive fire in Darby Delaware County destroyed a stable owned by G. Mary Snyder and its contents. Three horses burned to death. Adjacent dwellings of Edgar Mom aall and Adeline Crawford were badly damaged. Estimated loss listed as 412,001 dollars.

Philadephia Jan. S Darby Delaware County

Elmira Steel Company Receivers Appointed in Bankruptcy Case

Judge Melherron in the United States district court appointed Wim YW Smake and John M M Shimer as receivers for the Elmira Steel Company of Elmira New York amid ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. The firm was controlled by Chester N Baird of the city and former commission merchant.

Philadelphia Jen Melherron United States District Court Today Wim, Yw, Smake John M. M. Shimer Elmira Steel Company Elmira N.Y Chester N. Baird Thie Elty

Porto Rican Assembly Term Expiry and Inspection Tour

United States attorney general Mr Griges declares the Porto Rico assembly term expires January 31 while a sixty day extension from December 4 is favored. Delegates debate holiday periods, aiming to adjourn February 16 as Governor Allen begins a three day inspection tour of the island.

San Juan Porto Rico Griges United States Grigge J. HW. Hollander Allen Steptal

Allied Meeting on Health Forestry and Wildlife Policies

An allied conference of public health forestry game and fish interests met in the office of the forestry commissioner with representatives from the state board of health Pennsylvania Forestry and Game Commission Pennsylvania Fish Protective Association and State Sportsmen’s Association. A resolution endorsed Governor Stone’s biennial message on forest preservation and fish and game and public health. Proposals for acts of assembly were presented by each group and approved by the conference along with letters from supporters.

Marineburg Allied Interrat Commissioner of Forestry State Board of Health Pennesivania Forestry and Game Pennkylvania Stone

Webber Dies By Explosive Self Destruction In Maine

Lisbon farmer H B Webber, 35, killed himself by detonating dynamite cartridges. Bodies found in barnyard with limbs scattered, head and upper trunk atop barn. Notes indicate intent to end his life. He had shown strange behavior for weeks and left a note explaining the act. He was married with three children.

Lisbon Maine H. BK. Webber Lisbon Village Webber

Fredonia Horror Inquest Probes Fire Deaths At Normal School

Coroner Blood and District Attorney Green reopen inquiry into six students and one janitor dead after blaze at the state normal and training school. Testimony cites missing fire drills and escape instructions. Principal Palmer says if janitor Morris had used the fire extinguisher tube he might have saved the building.

Fredonia Blood Green State Normal and Training School Francis Palmer Morris

Emperor William's Visit to Viktoria Luise and Deutschland

Emperor William arrived at Wamburg with Count von Buelow and other officers to visit the Viktoria Luise yacht. The harbor and adjacent buildings were lively as he breakfasted with officials, viewed the Deutschland, attended theater, and plans to return to Berlin tomorrow.

Emperor William Associated Press Berlin Fovperor William Count von Buelow Wamburg

Unclear strike ends as rail workers accept wage rise

The Ploton textile workers strike collapsed after three days as operators agreed to a 12 percent wage increase. With owners not surrendering today, 1370 workers would have faced layoffs and jobs potentially lost.

Mailtax Oortiers

Dinner Honors London Roberts With British Notables

A formal dinner in London honored London Roberts with notable attendees including the Prince of Wales the Duke of Connaught the Duke of Cusbridge Prince Edward of Saxe Weimar and Mr Chamberlain among others all framed by William and John Brodering secretary of state for war.

London William T. John Brodering Ecoretiry State For War Lond Roberts Prine of Wale Duke of Connaught Duke of Cusbridge Prince Edward of Saxe Weimar Tord Wolesy Mr. Chamberlain

Morocco Clashes Reported Amid Uneasy Payments to Germany

An exclusive wire from The Associate Press Berlin notes Morocco facing three principal claims and making a 4.00 diures payment to Germany to settle other demands. The piece references a coin similar in value to the US dollar and mentions a former Spanish silver dollar as a benchmark.

Berlin Jon Morocco Moroco Gemany United States

Ex-Dennan Bank Official Arrested in Embezzlement Case

Dewport Kentucky wire reports Remmo once with Dennan National Bank was arrested on an affidavit by Bank Examiner Torker for aiding Assistant Cashier Brown in a grand embezzlement. Remmo is held on a 20000 dollar bond.

Associated Press Dewport Kydan SE. C. Remmo Dennan National Bank Fexaminer Torker Asvtant Brown Remme

Massachusetts Legislature Clears Path for Senator Nomination Caucus

A Massachusetts legislature meeting today set 4 caucuses to nominate a United States senator on January 0. It remains unclear who will place Senator George Fria ble Hors home before the caucus.

Associated Pros Beaton Can Legislatura United States George Friable Hors

Tragedy at Pine Ridge Mine Claims Two Lives

A Pine Ridge colliery accident by Algonquin Coal killed two miners and fatally injured two others after a cave in. Rescue teams faced blackdamp and firedamp as they battled to reach Williams Morgan Kariv and Fortune, all experienced men with families.

Wilkes-Barre Pine Ridge Algonquin Coal Company D. J. Willame William Morgat Wiliam Marty Martin Portune Beecome Williams

Pingree Attacks Courts in Michigan Inaugural Remarks

Exclusive report from Lansing describes ex Governor Pingree’s long address attacking the courts the legislature and the press. He urged funding to cover gubernatorial expenses noting ten thousand dollars spent in his four year term. Reading the message ran nearly four hours as Governor Bliss’ address followed.

Lansing Mich Michigan Pine Eveo Am Pingree

Northern Colorado miners strike over wage demands

In Erie and surrounding towns coal miners voted to strike in sympathy with previous walkouts at Louisville Lafayette Canfield and Superior. The union claims wage increases were refused and warns of a serious fuel famine as output lags demand, with Denver expecting some impact on supplies.

Denver Erie Loulevalle Lafayette Canfield Superior Colorado Tenver Suit

Tragic 14 Year Old Killed in Factory Machinery Shafting

Richard Earl of New York, aged 14, was caught in a varnish factory wall paper machine shafting today. He was whirled about the shaft nearly 90 times before stoppage, then fell to the floor with multiple injuries and died almost instantly.

New York Richard Earl

Chamber backs Mecklenburge Schwerin grant amid concerns

Exclusive wire from The Associated Press reports the second chamber today adopted articles approving the indemnity to Duke Henry of Mecklenburg Schwerin by 7 to 10 votes. Critics opposed the 16,000 pounds grant to Toke Weary and lamented an official allowance arranged.

Henry Mecklenburge-Schwerin Bodaliata

Navy Paymaster's Nephew to Be Interred in Canton

Interment arrangements set for Assistant Paymaster James Marher of the Navy, president's nephew, who died of disease in Chita. Remains to be transported to Canton from San Francisco next Saturday for burial. Nine Hour Working Day. An exclusive wire from The Associated Press notes a motor trades meeting in St. Louis on January 15 to discuss a national drive to adopt a nine hour day for machinists, pattern workers, core workers, trust workers, and boilermakers.

Pres Washington Canton James Marher Navy Chita San Pranghes The Associated Prem Pitteben St. Louis

Dobbs Avenue Fight Ends In Draw After Twenty Rounds

An exclusive wire from the Associated Press reports the Dobbs Avenue bout ending in a draw after twenty rounds. Details on judges and scoring were not immediately available.

Associated Pues Memphis Term Dobbs

Fatal Mine Cave-in at Wilkes-Barre

A mine collapse near Wilkes-Barre is reported with fatalities. Emergency crews respond as officials investigate causes. Local authorities warn of ongoing rescue efforts and potential updates as facts emerge.

Cape Town Chine Wey Wilkes-Barre

Congressional panel to probe Buck Booz death at West Point

The congressional investigation into the death of former West Point cadet Booz is set to continue. An executive session in Philadelphia appointed a subcommittee led by Charles Dick to gather testimony in Bristol and Philadelphia physicians will be questioned. Breth's family and physicians in Altoona have been summoned, and testing will proceed with night sessions to speed the inquiry.

South Africa Transvaal Middleburg Graaf Pennet Feixerburg Philadelphia Congress Shona Moos Weet Point Su Ie Litiona Lelieve Lee Lafayette Hotel Charles Dick Ohio Edmund H. Driggs New York Levine P. Waneer West Point Military Board of Inquiry Congressional Committee John Breth Altoona Burnham Booz Burnham Hichmond

Crime in Paris Sweeps Yields Vast Arrest Totals

Paris reports that sweeping police measures after the exposition closing led to 12,970 arrests in December. Among those detained were six murderers, 925 thieves and pickpockets, 6,879 vagrants, 2,459 intoxicated individuals, and 4,063 prostitutes, as authorities curb unemployment and street disorder.

Paris Parle

FINE DUCK SHOOTING BY EX-PRESIDENT CLEVELAND

Ex president Cleveland and his party enjoyed a propitious duck shooting day in Georgetown with Cleveland edging Captain Evans at the close after a lively forenoon chase. The group reported good health and high spirits for the outing.

Georgetown D. C Cleveland Robbey Soues Evans

Secretary of War briefs Congress on Galveston harbor channel plan

Exclusive wire report states the secretary of war presented a preliminary Galveston harbor project to Congress. The plan aims to widen and deepen the channel to a just inside the city, with a proposed thirty foot depth estimated at 1,155,000 dollars.

Washington Congress Galvertten Bar Teas Galveston

Fatal and nonfatal shipyard accidents reported in Marleton region

A January 1 report from Mine Duepootor Davin of the district notes 40 fatal and 75 nonfatal injuries in Marleton last year. In the month cited, 10 accidents occurred with 42 fatalities.

Warleton

Shipping list notes multiple transatlantic sailings

Exclusive wire reports several liner movements from Liverpool to New York and Cherbourg to Southampton with calling ports including Havre Kelner Willet and Querasytown. Additional entries mention Dermeny from Liverpool for New Sea and Spaanndan sailing to New York.

Associated Fre- New York la Queque Havre Kelner Willet Bren Cherbourg Southampton

Boston Bicycle Race Fortieth Day Results

The Amociates Pres reports figures from the six day bicycle meet. Competitors Walther Stinson McLean Ma eer McEachern Dawney Viecher and Naboouk are listed with times and distances including 7 miles 4 loops and prices like 08.7 and 70.2 as part of the event standings.

Boston Hooton Jani Walther Stinson McLean Eer McEachern Dawney Viecher Naboouk Muller

Weather Note From The Amwoociated Prem

Exclusive Amwoociated Prem report from Ciloa indicates midnight temperature one degree below zero with no precipitation or wind details.

Ciloa Jan, S Nere

General Chaffee Cleared of Looting Suspicions in China

General Chaffee has cleared himself of any participation in looting expeditions in China after his Pekin excursion. Officials in Washington received his cablegram explaining that American legation guards were not to take part in ordinary military operations and that reports of co operation with a German force were unfounded.

Washington Jan Chaffee China Pekin War Department Legation Guards Hin

Bishop Annecy Case Verdict Falls Short for Government

The Conseil d Etat ruled the Bishop of Annecy could not be forced to officiate at funerals where Free Masons appeared with ingignia. The court suspended the bishop’s stipend but allowed it to continue, a result deemed unsatisfactory to the government.

Paris Conseil D'Etat Annecy

Deaths of a Day Inaccurate Listing From The Meoclated Prom

Death notices report Everett Prosar of Orange New Jersey age fifty died after long liver ailment. Major General James E Slaughter died in Mexico City after Confederate service. William Ruesel Warren Chronicle editor died aged eighty five after fifty years in journalism. Rt Rev Dr Jacinto Lopes archbishop of Guadalajara is dead.

New York Everett Prosar United States Coroa Thin City Orange N. J Frew American Addade Association Mrmder Warren William Ruesel Warren Chronicle Jucumionio City of Mexico Jacinto Lopes Guadalajara

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