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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1902

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Tartars City Affair Delays Pekin Audience Over French Credentials

In Pekin the joint audience of foreign and new Chinese ministers was postponed due to M Beau Cambons refusal to present credentials. Washington reports say French ambassador Cambon was surprised by claims and no decisive quarrel appeared, while officials suggest a dispute over precedence may trigger the stumble in talks.

Pekin M. Beau M. Gambon Washington Associated Prom Jam Chink Collieeru Dlan State Department

Wheat Yield Estimates and Sown Area Increase

The Agriculture Department reports U S wheat yield at 48 bushels per acre, with 12.4 in 1900 and 12.5 in 1890. Winter wheat area seeded provisional at 83 million acres up 5.6 percent. hard wheat area at 1.25 million acres up 2 percent. no updates on winter wheat condition after Dec 1. The department will issue no further total production estimates until census adjustments are completed.

Washington Department of Agriculture United States Hehrye

National Guard Adds Major Posts Across Eight Regiments

Exclusive dispatch from Harrisburg reports General Orders of the Pennsylvania National Guard authorize an election for an extra major in the First, Second, Third, Sixth, Ninth, Thirteenth, Sixteenth and Eighteenth regiments. Brigadiers may set the election on or before January 25.

Harrisburg National Guard of Pennsylvania

Miner Strike Ends at Midtoanwood Colliery

Exclusive wire reports workers at Midtoanwood colliery of Parvish Coal company walked out on Wednesday over labor disputes. A meeting was held and the strike was declared off. The mine will resume operations tomorrow.

Wilkes Othe Parvish Coal Fompny Setrike Wedisilay Iyer Ton-Union Winers Union

Subpoena Issued For M Lampyre By Canal Company

Exclusive wire from The Associated Mews reports a subpoena issued for M Lampyre representing the Punsrag Canal Company to appear before the committee. The subpoena was served today and Lampyre is expected to attend a committee meeting tomorrow.

M. Lampyre Associated Mews Whahipton Tan Morgan Waite Oomunll Armin Ponate Punsrag Tasnpre

Ex-president salary bill introduced by Representative Lover ng

Exclusive wire reports from Washington on June 10 that Rep Lover ng of Massachusetts introduces a bill to set a 29 000 annual salary for ex presidents. The measure proposes retirement pay from leaving office onward and applies to any ex president residing within the country under a law he seeks to secure.

Associated Frew Washington Loverng Masewchueetty Todue United

The Schley Measures in Naval Affairs Committee

The House committee on naval affairs met for organization. Representative Rixey proposed a whole committee review of Schley measures, but the panel favored the sub committee route. Ten resolutions and bills on the Schley case will be handled by the regular sub committee on organization rank and pay.

Associated Ties Washington House Committee On Naval Affairs Rixey Virginia Admiral Sehley Schley Watson Dayton Cousins Taylor Meyer Cummings Wheeler

Pan American Conference Ends. Davis Leaves for Washington

United States delegate Senator H G Davis bids farewell at the Pan American Conference in Mexico City as arbitration plans gain momentum. The session approves a publication exchange project while six delegates abstain in protest.

Mresa Mexico City H. G. Davis United States Washington Senor Carbon Bcuador Davis Senor Chavero Mexico Blest Gana Chill General Reyes Colombia Clayton Dinas Associated Press Peru Argentine Bolivia Taraguay Venezuela Santo Demings Ses- Biel

Fatal boiler explosion rocks lumber mine in West Virginia

An Exclusive AP dispatch reports a boiler exploded at the Lewis MilkKiT lumber mine in southern county, killing three men and injuring several others. The dead include Lewis Mitkif of Porm eroy Ohio and Tiart Treippett of Sale Rack Vu. Serious injuries involve Flvant Harvey, William Albert, and brothers Prank Bulle.

Associated Pres Huntington W. Va W.oa Lewis Milkkit Bodis Lewis Mitkif Pormeroy Ohio Tiart Treippett Sale Rack Benjamin Mestiver Sault Track

Ambiguous historical boxing tale from an OCR fragment

A fragmented OCR sports snippet from an exclusive wire report describes a boxing match outcome in unclear terms. Names and details are garbled, hindering precise identification of participants, rounds, or venue.

Local advisement on Santa Cruz enforcement and finance

Scrambled text mentions an adult Delaware or Dewey related matter, a vehicle or police context, and a resolution for conference. It references an officer, criminal Sohbey, and a payment obligation connected to a Santa location. The readable parts indicate a municipal governance item about inclusion, taxation, or shared costs.

Ingatey Tan Adiminal Santa

Plan to Expedite Delivery Through Supplemental Boxes

Assistant Postmaster General prepares a plan to speed special delivery by adding supplemental letter boxes to regular street boxes. Special delivery letters would be deposited only in these boxes and picked up by messengers for rapid delivery, improving service in city areas far from post offices.

Washington Jain Post Office Department Shellenderger

Pardon seekers resort to forgery in Montana

An attempted pardon petition for C Livingston, imprisoned for forgery, carried forged signatures from a New York notables list including Theodore Roosevelt Edward Moran and Edison. Governor Toole alerted by President Roosevelt and confirmed that several signers denied involvement. The scheme aimed to win Livingston release from Silver Bow county jail.

Mresa Helens Mont I C. Livingston Silver Bow County New York Livingston Ined Cub Theodore Roosevelt August Belmont Hugh Z. Cire Thomas A. Edison Jerome W. Astor ED. Moran Toole Roosevelt Dr. Parkhurst August Helmont Magh Grant

Permanent Census Bureau Fight Moves to Recommit

The House debated a permanent census bureau bill amid mixed support and strong calls to shield current employees under civil service. Rep Burkett led the push to recommit with instructions to draft a detailed organizational plan and civil service protections. The chamber unanimously approved Mr s McKinley free mailing for life before adjourning until Monday.

Mess Washington Jan Hopkins DH Census Bureau DIL Civil Service Wis Burkett Nebraska Appropriations Committee McKinley House

Everett Moore Creditors Grant Extensions

Creditors of Everett Moore arrange extensions totaling one million dollars, granting an eighteen month period for the club. Officials report communications with the committee overseeing the private affairs to ensure the extension proceeds.

Everett-Moore

Unclear OCR copy about a death in Harrisburg area

The readable fragments describe a death event involving individuals with names like Whitin and Whit Hand, in Harrisburg or nearby. The text is garbled and lacks verifiable details such as exact names, dates, or the outcome.

Unclear historic notice fragment from exclusive wire

Fragmentary OCR text describes a disjointed scene with scattered names and places, rendering little coherent event. Readers cannot confirm date or action, but hints include a home, a shift of location, and unclear figures in a historical reporting voice.

Gage Will Stay In Office Until February First

In a telegraphic report from Washington, officials say Secretary Gage will remain in his post until February first. The communication notes ongoing discussions and indicates no immediate changes in leadership at the Treasury.

Gage Wite Fron Associated Wiren

Unclear OCR Fragment on Trials and Locations

Fragmentary text appears to reference New York and Naples with unclear names and events. No coherent, verifiable facts or identities are readable to form a complete news item. The readable portions mention places and possible people but lack context and structure for a proper summary.

Local Gazette Reports Muffled Exchange At Government Exhibit

A garbled report notes officials from a government exhibit met today to discuss an upcoming event. The text names several participants and a gallery plan but is largely unreadable.

Dieletion & Cs Richmond Ilvlenn

Wreck Investigation Tests Signal System in Park Avenue Tunnel

District Attorney Jerome and railroad officials inspected the Grand Central tunnel. Tests of the signal system and observation engine showed the torpedo failed to explode due to misaligned mechanism. He announced potential charges. several injured continued to recover at Bellevue and Roosevelt hospitals.

Park Avenue Tunnel New York Grand Central Tunnel Jesrome Beker Garvan Franklin Cginwind Central Station Fifty-ninth Fifty-sixth Sixty Third Street Fifty-ninth Street Officius Sncore

Dun's Review of Trade Highlights Mixed Outlook for 1901

Exclusive wire reports Dun and Co weekly trade review noting improved transport and delivery prospects as holiday slowdown ends. Iron and steel seek stable fuel supply. wages rise in many areas. domestic inventory cuts and overhaul reduced. Cotton and wool markets firm. wheat exports total 4.18 million bushels. Atlantic exports 0.21 million. World-wide failures total 478 versus 34 prior year.

Ihe Prana New York Dun & Co Somorrtowair Joe Few Yvear Philadelphia Chicago United States Atlantic Agaldnet

Motive Power Change Planned for Park Avenue Tunnel

Wiedtley will be substituted for steam on all local trains and as soon as possible trunines will be hauled into and out of Grand Central Station by safer methods. An extra force of experts has joined the large group of electricians working in the tunnel since the accident to devise speedy plans for the switch.

Park Avenue Wiedtteley Loreal Trauna Grand Central Station

Ex-Communication Ban Lifted From Crowley

Omaha Jan 10 Father A M Coleran chancellor of Bishop Zannel s diocese announced the excommunication ban against Father J J Crowley of Chicago has been removed. He said the ban was lifted Christmas Eve and Crowley celebrated Mass Christmas morning in the convent chapel of the Poor Sisters, a feat he could not have done while excommunicated.

Omaha Neb A. M. Coleran Zannel J. J. Crowley Chicago Father Crowley

Firebug Inflicted $30,000 Damage in Main Street Blaze

Exclusive wire reports a morning fire in John Goodman’s residence set by incendiaries. Wind spread flames along Main Street destroying six frame buildings including homes, a barber shop, dry goods store, liquor store, Dr. Greenfield’s office, and threatening the Gaines hotel. Goodman and a companion escaped in their night clothes. Local bucket brigades and aid from Gulfton were summoned to control the blaze.

Games Tan Aire John Goodman Hy, Ruggles Hy. W. Jones M. M. Smith J. M. Atwell Dr. Greenfield Big Gaines Hotel Guleton

Roseberry Dies from Burns in Major Fire

Hy Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press reports Roseberry died from burns after a large blaze. Ubarfield and Mosehevny suffered critical injuries while others are injured. Superintendent Kink Zentinjor oversees the emergency response.

Roseberry

Paraguy in Revolt: police capture Kane after river culvert chase

Patrolman Finley Rose pursued James Kane of Dunmore and Patrick Carden of Pine Brook after a late afternoon spree that began with gunfire near East Market street. Kane and Carden were arrested after a frantic chase through rail tracks and a culvert, then charged with drunkenness and carrying concealed weapons.

Finley Rose North Scranton James Kane Dunmore Delaware and Hudson Sanderson Avenue Marlon Street Kane Patrick Carden Pine Brook Birtley Hose Company No. 1 Carden Ross Green Ridge Marion Street Evs Forest Hill Cemetery Fross Corden Esquare Fidler

Remarkable cure in long-delayed seizure case at hospital

Peter Relber of Binghamton, aged 382 years, was discharged from Hahnemann hospital after a rare nervous disorder. He suffered weeks of convulsions, peaked at seventy five in twenty four hours, then underwent a trephination procedure by Dr. W Hy Peek and Dr. Theodore Sureth. Membranes from prior inflammation were removed, and within a day he showed only mild seizures and soon fully recovered his vigor.

Peter Relber Binghamton Hahnemann Hospital Reiber Frannemann Hospital W. Hy Peek Theodore Sureth

French Minister Balks on Joint Audience Details

The minister declines to discuss the cabinet file details and the foreign affairs council meeting. A public note from the press bureau indicates the government remains silent on the proposed topics and possible contentious issues.

Grover Cleveland Recovered After Illness

A garbled dispatch reports Grover Cleveland recovering from an illness amid odd details. The wire story mentions a hunting trip and a gathering near Mimnerton with a party, including a reference to Googetown, but the full facts are unclear due to transcription errors.

New York Jun Grover Mimnerton Ned Danuare Elvis Tie

Paraguay Revolt in Asuncion Ends with Senator Killed

Reports from Buenos Aires say Paraguay faced a revolution sparked by presidential succession. In Asuncion a chamber clash left Senator Facando Insfran dead and several lawmakers injured as General Caballero and allies challenged President Aceval. Congress then handed power to Vice President Hector Carvalla.

Facando Insfran Congress Associated Press Buenos Ayres Republic of Paraguay Asuncion Caballero Escobar J. A. Esecurra Senor Marro Wrelitas Aceval Chamber of Deputies Pacando Insfran Hygienic Council Miguel and Corbalan Fernando Carreras Congress of Paraguay Vvice Senor Hector Carvalla

Split Thirteenth Ward caucuses clash over school controller

The Thirteenth Ward Democrats held two caucuses last night after Chair Pace refused to entertain a motion to endorse B T Jayne for school controller. Sixty of seventy attendees overruled his decision and elected James Roach as chairman. The main caucus endorsed Jayne. a separate group, led by Pace and six or seven others, nominated Maurice Brown for school controller, though he is said not to accept. Both factions named district officers.

Thirteenth Ward Pace B.T. Jayne James Roach Jayne Maurice Brown Brown

Edwardsville men held in counterfeiting case

Felix Faskavitehh and Stanley Henddricks were arrested in Edwardsville on suspicion of circulating counterfeit money. They faced Commissioner Hahn in Wilkes-Barre and were committed to jail in default of $2,000 bail. Joseph Strite testified he and the Edwardsville men passed counterfeit silver dollars at a Pittston ball and that they supplied the coins.

Felix Faskavitehh Stanley Hendricks Edwardsville Hahn Wilkes-Barre Joseph Strite Pittston

Hymns in the Night at Penn Avenue Baptist Church

Rev Dr Pierves led a sacred song service earlier using a stereopticon with pictures to illustrate hymns. A similar program is planned for tomorrow evening with a sermon on He Giveth Songs in the Night. Large crowds attend and themes inspire spiritual progress.

Penn Avenue Baptist Church Pierves Penn Avenue

Unreadable Text Fragment From Report On Governor Nish Incident

Unable to determine coherent events or entities due to corrupted OCR. The snippet mentions Governor Nish, Mrs Kuiles Memoria, and McKinley day in a defaced wire report attributed to The Associated Press but no clear actions or outcomes are discernible.

St. Paul Minti Nish

Local mystery case leads to county jail detention

A Black individual detained at McClellan county jail faces charges connected to a serious crime against a White farmer from the previous year. The incident details remain scarce but authorities confirmed the detention today as the case progresses.

Unclear Weather Brief From Yesterday

Fragmentary weather note reports precipitation none over a two hour span ending in the afternoon. Text includes numerous garbled phrases and unclear location identifiers.

Weather forecast for Washington Saturday and Sunday

The forecast calls for Saturday winds from the east and partly cloudy skies. Sunday looks colder with northerly winds and a warmer push inland.

Washington Poratwala

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