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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1902

Page

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Carnegie Institution Plans for a National College

Official notice details the Carnegie gift of ten million dollars in five percent bonds to a new board of trustees. The plan aims to foster extensive university and scientific research, with commitments to support education, scholarships, and worldwide collaboration through Fellowships and staff appointments.

Board of Trustees Asmiolitedl Washington Charles D. Walcott Carnegie Abin 8. Hewitt Daniel C. Gilman John S. Billings Charles 2. Walcott Carroll D. Wright United States United States Senate House of Representatives Smithsonian Institute National Academy of Sciences Grover Cleveland New Jersey New York William O. Frew Pennsylvania Lyman J. Gage Wiinals Daniel ©. Gilman Maryland John Hay District of Columbia Abram S. Hewitt Henry L. Higginson Massachusetts Henry Hitchcock Missouri Charles L. Hutchinson Tiliela Willan Lindsay Kentucky Seth Low Wayne Min- Veagh Pennsylva

Luncheon Draws Labor Leaders With Attorney General

Exclusive wire reports a luncheon in Washington attended by the attorney general and a turnout of organized labor representatives. Sargent leads the Brotherhood group, with others including Morritay and Perhau among the assembled leaders of labor unions and railway unions.

Washington Jan. C Willy KW. Sargent Brotherhood of Tacomolive Bienieus Be Clark Opler Mallway Conduitone Morritay Hallway Vraloouens 1 U Perhau Pee Henk

Governor Shaw Receives Public Reception in Des Moines

Governor Leslie M. Shaw was honored with a public reception by the Grant club in Des Moines on January 9, marking his elevation to the U S Treasury. A banquet followed with about 200 guests, attended by leading Iowa Republicans and presided over by Governor-elect A B Cummins.

Des Moines Iowa Leslie M. Shaw Grant Club United States Treasury A. B. Cummins Allison Dolliver Charles A. Clark Cedar Rapids Smith McPherson Red Oak Senate House of Representatives George D. Perking Cabinet Lafe Young Secretary of the Treasury Leslie MM. Shaw Nebraska Edward Rosewater George F. McLean State University Shaw Jowa

Bryan Arrives in Boston for Commonwealth Club Visit

William Jennings Bryan landed in Boston from New Haven this afternoon to be guest of the Commonwealth club. A reception at the Quincy house followed a banquet with prominent locals including George S. Washburn Alexander B. Bruce and Robert Treat Paine Jr. The crowd cheered as Bryan was escorted from South Station and again greeted on the street before his address on the South African situation.

Boston Jame&—Hom William Jennings Bryan New Haven Commonwealth Club Providence South Station Quincey House George S. Washburn Alexander B. Bruce Robert Treat Paine, Jr

Liberty Bell Arrives in Charleston For Exposition

The Liberty bell led by Mayor Ashbridge and Philadelphia council delegates arrives from Savannah amid military honors. Charleston officials including Mayor Binythe, aldermen, and President Waggener welcome the relic. a 13-gun salute is fired when it reaches the grounds. The bell is later placed in the Philadelphia building as 2,000 schoolchildren sing.

Ashbridge Associated Prose Charleston Pithidelphia Council Savannah Binythe Waggener Fred Exposition Grounds Smythe Ashbyridge Philadelphia

Reported Sale Denied

A garbled AP dispatch from Hal timy details a denied sale involving a West Virginia Central railroad and the Vets Lyani a or Wabash system. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors, but the item centers on a denied sale action and railroad related context.

Haltimyy Mid Dan UL Livingstone Pets Vile Moly

Drunken Murderer Convicted in Newark Killing

Dan Bohoub, who killed his wife and infant daughter at Newark, Nod., was found guilty of murder in the Henderson Woodlay. He reportedly confessed to the crime, and his defense claimed he acted under delirium.

Presa New York Dan Monry Bohoub Newark Nod Maeder Delok

Smallpox Cases Reported in Pittston City

Sprouting from a nurse at Plymouth the Williams woman, of Wert Pittston, is linked to a new smallpox outbreak in Pittston. Six youths under twenty five years old in Nafus Street and South Main Street areas are confirmed or suspected cases. West Pittston assigns Dr Atherton to control two outbreak points while hospital visiting at Rangom home and Pittston hospital is suspended.

Pittston Jan Jennings Morgan Williams Wert Pittston Plymouth Maloney Nafus Street Thoms Day South Main Street W. W. Thomason Ralph Barnes Duryea Edsall & Clausen Burlington West Pittston

Powder mill destroyed by fire in Clearfield

An exclusive AP dispatch reports the Rickeyite Non-Explosive Powder Company mill in Clearfield burned. Two men were killed, a third died of injuries, two others seriously burned but likely to survive. Firefighters say an explosion may have triggered the blaze. five workers were inside the mill, owned by Kerr and Rickey, built eight months ago for about $40,000.

Clearfield Jan Rickeyite Hear Here John C. Stewart Roy Smith G. B. Roseberry James Bhinker F. I. Zentmeyer Stewart Hinds Stith Roseberry

Dinner to Diplomats at the White House

President and Mrs Roosevelt hosted the diplomatic corps at a White House dinner, the largest ever held there, seating about eighty. The event featured a double T shaped table, pink begonias, white roses, and extensive lighting. Guests included Lady Princefote and Senora de Aspiroz, with British and Mexican ambassadors in attendance.

Washington Jan Lady Princefote Senora de Aspiroz Mexico Mra. Roosevelt Musto Marine Band

Small-pox Appears Among Princeton Students

A case of small-pox reported at Princeton University in New Zealand. Henry H. Sauvage, 1904, of Traigston, was ill at Nassau street and moved to the infirmary contagious ward. Eleven students in the building were quarantined as vaccine efforts were underway. The theological seminary students were vaccinated that night.

Princeton N. Z Henry H. Sauvage Traigston Nassau Street Theological Seminary

President to Visit Gettysburg for Memorial Day Events

Exclusive wire report from Washington states the president plans to attend Memorial Day exercises in Gettysburg. The invitation faces delays and the president hopes to respond soon despite delays and conflicting schedules.

Execution Dates Fixed by Exclusive Wine from The Associated Wiren

Mor risburg reports dates of cascathun for Avon Stirling Philadelphia Thunder and others. Jacob Vesendorfer of Philadelphia is listed for Thuweaday March 19 Lone.

Associated Wiren Morrisburg Jan Avon Stirling Philadelphia Thunder Bee Eugene Cletiouis Wmhiladlelphia Trewley Jacob Vesendorfer Thuweaday

National Guard Report from Inspector General Sweeney

The report from Inspector General Frank G. Sweeney on Pennsylvania National Guard camps last summer notes improved discipline and sanitation but criticizes off duty conduct by some officers and soldiers. It praises cavalry drill and horsemanship while urging tougher officer candidate exams and better sword drill practice.

Scranton Sweeney Associated Press Harrisburg Padua Frank G. Sweeney National Guard of Pennsylvania Stewart Mar

Army Legislation Hearings Highlight Philippine Role

Secretary Root told the House committee on military affairs that the army serves as a strong moral factor in Philippine civil administration. He said proposed measures by Lodge and Cooner could allow a substantial reduction of the 40,000 troops. He favored abolishing the naval department’s wing Deaneapoart service and noted an emergency item of 1,000,000 would be omitted from the bill due to inadvertence.

Washington Jan Root House Committee On Philippines Lodge Cooner Congress Jalanda

Student Commits Suicide At Seminary

Exclusive wire reports a student at the Coton Theologiou Seminary in New York City died by self-inflicted action this afternoon. The deceased, identified as an 8 year old, reportedly graduated from Moe Clyetee University and spent a year at Harvard before entering Union seminary. Further details are unavailable.

New York Jan Mexunider Tulwlabil East Twelli Street Keio Coton Theologiou Hianour Ley Gale Lige Ecaurtoadier Aoid University of Moe Talunt Harvard Actalniey Union Veateabeut Seminary Iit Teats

Arrivals and Voyages Marked by Ocean Lines and Ports

The report lists ships and travelers arriving or sailing from various ports including New York Liverpool Rotterdam and Southampton. Notable names include Sapir Kubser Wilhely and Branenwid with routes touching Liverpool, Livepool and New York while mentioning Ocean lines and maritime routes.

New York Jan Pylesland Amtecp Dal Southamphony Teatomlo Liverpool Heuteriland Rotterdam Suileds Li Aveaidulue Haver Tlambug Cormaik Liveapool Fn

Election expenses detail in Montague city race raises questions

An exclusive Associated Press wire reports loader Alla Ver da Montague, recently elected, certified to authorities that his campaign spending totaled 92,000. The funds allegedly supported the Republican general committee.

Alla Montague Loader Myigrenaui Sovniuh Dbtiel Couten New York

Gallup Still In Jail In Descention Proceedings

James D Gallup of Northmoreland township remains jailed in Durand county for contempt in desertion case. He refused to bond to support his wife and child, with the court denying insolvency relief. His heirs status and estate value loom as attorneys seek records and possible habeas actions while Gallup appears content in jail despite his troubled situation.

Scranton Tribune Tunkhannock James D. Gallup Northmoreland Township Court of Quarter Sessions Northmoreland Gallup James Durance Scranton John Manning John Tt. Jones

Investigating Cause of Tunnel Wreck

An exclusive AP report notes that District Attorney Jerome opened a closed inquiry into yesterday's fatal tunnel wreck. Witnesses from Norwalk and White Plains answered but revealed little as the investigation continues and may involve the grand jury.

New York Jan Jerome Franklin, Jungineer Doherty Barnum Sweeney Norwalk Fyler White Plains Garvan Baker Flo John Wischow Wischow Law Department New York Central Railroad New Rochelle Mayo

Nelson Rosa Arrested On Murder Charge In Towanda

Nelson Rosa was arrested today in Towanda charged with the December 19 murder of Vespallan Mills of North Towanda. Police and officials visited Itova's premises. details remain sealed until the hearing. Mills was found shot in the back of the head in his barn and robbed of about four dollars.

Towanda Nelson Rosa Vespallan Mills North Hollon Miller Pratt Itova Milla Rows

Cornelius SN Elevated by Union League Honor

An exclusive wire from The Awovlated Press notes Cornelius SN is elevated by the Union League, with honorary committee head George 8 presiding. The individual has long been an active member, continuing his service in Washington.

Awovlated New York Dan Unionm League Elvetid Cornelius SN Donight George 8 Tern View Tembor Wighitoon Yoo

Pensions Granted to Men A White and Valington Langenburg

Exclusive report from The Associated Press states pensions have been granted to Man A White widow of Secumton and to Valington Langenburg of Dunant.

Associated Mens Washington Jan A. White Secumton Valington Langenburg Dunant

Deaths of a Day in Wayton Ohio parish scene

An obituary note reports the death of a local church editor and amiable official tied to the Meligione Velescupa denomination. The funeral is planned near Monday in Pekin. The deceased served with the American regation and died of typhoid fever.

Associated Prem Wayton Dan Wy Hott Rik Ehyeel Ted Meligione Velescupa Hye Lok Pekin Jum Tile Eungwon

Nicaragua Canal Bill Passes Amid Liberal Peace Plea

Exclusive wire from The Amoclaton Press London reports James Bryce MP Aberdeeen urged generous terms with the Boers in a Aberdeen constituency speech. He said he sought national peace over party aims and would back any ministry capable of ending the war honorably.

Amoclaton Press London James Bryce Aberdeen Liberal Party Bryce

Mayor Gener of Havana Suspended Over Incompetence Claims

Exclusive wire report from Havana states Mayor Miguel Gener faces removal after twenty three Havana councilmen sign a petition. Civil Governor Nunez and Secretary of State Diego Tamayo back the investigation into his alleged incompetence and inattention to business as Second Assistant Mayor acts as interim leader. Gener leads the Maso faction and supported General Bartolome Maso, stirring enmity with Cuban officials and local press. La Lucha defends Gener while predicting his removal.

Associated Mins Havana Jan Wood Miguel Gener Huvind Senor Nunez Diego Tamayo Nunez Gener Maso Bartolome Maso Democratic Party Cuba Gener Hue la Lucha Havank

White's Body Still In Limbo At Springville Cemetery

Relatives of Ralph J. White seek a court restraining the Springville cemetery trustees from removing the murder victim's body and to enforce precautions against grave tampering. White killed a nephew and wounded another, was sentenced to 15 years, then died by his own hand. The case has sparked a regional dispute over final arrangements.

Wilkes-Barre Ralph J. White Springville White Sheriff's Posse

Crew of the Sparta Rescued After Loss Off Atlantic City

The Southern Pacific steamer Eldorado arrived in New Orleans with Cape tain Silas Bolce and nine others from the fishing steamer Sparta, lost off Atlantic City January 2. They were rescued January 3 after a heavy gale left the Sparta sinking.

New Orleans Southern Pacific Eldorado Prescott Capetain Silas Bolce George Cummings Wilton Brown John Stewart Theodore Vansant Silas Song Albert Sooy Edward Berke James Bowen Sparta Athaetic City N.wl New York Bolce Somera Point N. J

Tragic Wagon Collision Claims Four in Linwwtone Township

A farmer named Qeduines Cromb and his four year old son David died instantly when a wagon from Linwwtone township collided with an eastbound train near Loch Aver On the Veins at 6 o’clock this afternoon. The wagon was demolished and the horns killed.

Wiye Wutyontown Fun Qeduines Cromb David Linwwtone Towiship Momioup Moauls

Unclear OCR fragment reports a crowded scene and escape

An OCR fragment from Vive Associated Vrena New York describes a crowded scene during a war period with a subject escaping. details are fragmented and unreadable. No clear persons or organizations can be confirmed.

Vrena New York Binthwyeni

Democratic caucus nominates United States senator

The Associated Press report states Frankfot of Belldvenne and Me Chiwm received the Democratic caucus nomination. The vote was 1 to 0, and the nomination is essentially equivalent to election.

Frankfot Belldvenne Dames B MeChiwm United States

Hepburn Cannon Clash Marks Debate on Nicaraguan Canal Bill

The House passed the Hepburn bill authorizing a Nicaraguan canal, with final passage by 102 to 70 after a debate clash between Hepburn and Cannon. The measure authorizes federal control of needed territory, construction from the Caribbean to the Pacific, guarantees for Costa Rica and Nicaragua, and a total appropriation of 180 million dollars. The Senate opened its session with routine business then adjourned to Monday after executive confirmations.

Hepburn Cannon Washington Jun Messrs. Fletcher Rep. Minn Laselter Dem. Va Panama Tiineis Atuma Pepburn Appropriations Committees Costa Rica Nicaragua United States Caribbean Sea Cireytown Lake Nicaragua Pacific Ocean Brito San Juan Treasury Senate L. M. Shaw Oe Secretary of the Treasury Henry ©. Payne

Conspiring Against Colombia Invites Central American Leaders

An exclusive wire report claims General Albay of Colombia has learned President Zelaya of Niodragas invited four Central American presidents to a Corinto conference with the aim of forming a coalition against Colombia.

Colin Colinhia Albay Hie Zelaya Niodragas Hae Central America Corinto Niverugua Cie Ecoret Colombia

Weather Forecast for Washington Friday and Saturday

Forecast for Friday and Saturday speaks of warmer spells with light southerly winds. The text is garbled but suggests variable precipitation and mild temperatures across the period.

Washington

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