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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1902

Page

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Liberal Gunboats In Panama Bay Exchange Talks On Prisoners

The Philadelphia returned from Las Tablis with Liberal commanders aboard and reported Liberal gunboats Darien Padilla and Gintun moving toward Panama. Commissioned envoys from both sides met aboard to discuss prisoner exchanges, with Soto’s fate unresolved and tensions rising as Albans forces seize a vessel for government use. Heavy rain and railroad damage troubled the area as Prince Henry’s party prepared for United States travel.

Colon Colombia Jan United States Philadelphia Poni Las Tablis Tonos Daria Padilla Gintun Pescadoritis Pacilla Pini H. A. Guidger Herrer Himeself General Porras Tareas ‘Abatiero Gudner Porras Freelon Sato Fusagasugi Tiboguhi Gulf of Panama Paomamid Darien Lorenzo Cgenera Herrera

Devery Is Recognized By Exclusive Wire

An odd transcription reports Devery’s recognition by exclusive wire service from The Amsoriatedl Mess. The piece mentions Low YVork and a former deputy, noting a compilation of cargo and a broad regional response. It references Kenheation and Mollie, Gale MVD Eatla Taw in a fragmented context.

Devery Amsoriatedl Mess Radowuint Ilon Mollie

Unable to Determine Headline From Damaged OCR

Fragmentary text mentions Germany and New York City with references to a building company and measurements but lacks clear subjects dates or actions. The readable lines are too garbled to extract a coherent event, person, or organization for a proper summary.

Rock Island Train Wreck Kills Foreman and Carpenter

Exclusive AP dispatch from Wichita reports a freight train on the Rock Island Okeen branch derailed the work train at a siding near Okeen early morning. Foreman Beer and Carpenter Cobbes were killed. four work-train men and several freight crew members were injured as debris ignited. A swift rescue saved others on site.

Wichita Kan Okeen Okhivhonn Rock Island Iridee Beer Cobebs Guiva Wan Baakeman Hoop Mireman Daviess Jon Youton Trai Michalle Jackson Burke Aint Potter Cal Che Owreck Tapaneny Peat

Celebrated Coal Case Promises Long Trial Record

Exclusive wire report from Wilkes-Barre details the Dorrance et al v WOOG Payne Co coal dispute. Testimony fills thousands of pages, with a verdict unlikely soon as experts debate royalty terms and mine output versus contract obligations. The case may affect royalty and royalty collection in the region.

Associateds Wilkes-Barre III Dorrance Woog, Payne & Co Dokhonedie Davrince

Six Day Bicycle Race in Philadelphia Debuts

Exclusive report from Philadelphia notes the first six day bicycle race in the city. Eleven teams start at 2 PM in the Coliseum with eight hours of riding daily and world class riders contesting for a record time.

Philadelphia Eleven Tenme New Coliseum Ateh Ghent Pollowhng Julius Sweden Franks Belgium Mulley Trals Barclay Brooklyn Cougahty Party Wid Wilson Pittsburg Fisher Chevalier Parks Parville Lawson Sault Lake City Hadfield and King Newark

Tunnel condemned as unsafe nuisance in New Rochelle report

W Samuel W. Marvin, chair of the committee, urges abatement of the Park Avenue tunnel citing danger and health hazards after the New York Central tunnel disaster. He calls on the governor, commission, health board and legislature to act promptly to remove the nuisance and stop use of coal oil lamps for messenger coaches.

New York Jan Samuel W. Marvin New Rochelle New York Central Tunnel Park Avenue Cone Banah of Mithrand New Haven

Lynchburg Negro Janitor Arrested in Attempted Murder Case

The negro janitor of the Ployd school building, Joseph Higeinbotham, has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to murder Ralph Webber, wife of a cotton mill superintendent. Intense local feeling led to secrecy. Webber’s examination has not yet occurred, and Higeinbotham remains held for Roanoke where trial is planned.

Lynchburg Vindan Joseph Higeinbotham Ployd Cid Ralph Webber Webber Ninl Roanoke

Punish Lynchers Under Federal Law

A report from Washington outlines a bill to punish lynching participants with death or life imprisonment for those who conspire to execute lynchings. Federal courts would vindicate offenses and jurors would oversee cases, aiming to deter mob violence connected to Dallas in Louisiana old Mississippi.

Wishington Din Didnai Jun Len Dulas

Unclear Text Narrative From Imagined New York Event

A garbled OCR passage describes an event in New York with multiple misread names and phrases. The text references a visitation, a city or state body, and scattered terms that resemble a ceremonial or official gathering but contains numerous errors and nonsensical segments.

Unclear Namesshine List At West Coast Fair

Fragmentary wire copy reports a roster of attendees or participants at an event in a coastal area. The readable portions mention several individuals and place names, but many words are garbled, leaving the exact event and roles uncertain.

Fragmented OCR News Item From Unknown Paper

The readable fragments describe a regional report with names and places blurred by OCR errors. It mentions a law figure, a council or committee, and a local venue, but most specifics and clear events are missing due to garbled text.

Untitled historical note with scattered names

A fragmentary passage lists several obscure names and places, mentioning Me Ageedaiad Iron and Balk Solineoty with unclear actions. The text references Munger Modiyww and a line of Kaandid "hig tooo" of ianite, plus individuals Hult linen and Keelor and Mo Gnaor.

Kacivive Healy Homelite Munger Ianite Hiuiley Keelor Hult Linen

City officials grapple with unclear civic plan in Oct meeting

Uncertain notes describe city leaders including mayor De. S. Hane and J. Draayeat debating development at a joint meeting. Key figures Henry Wo Chait and Kowingen are named amid broader talks on city governance and future projects.

Mereshin Menai de. S. Hane Itnetauner Dul J Draayeat Wity Ous Hioller Henry Wo Chait Aseniegm ALBL UW Tivey Dapat BF Kowingen

Train Crash Claims Two Men In New Jersey Area

Two men walking along the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks near Elmwood, Balower, New Jersey, were struck and killed by an express train. Police and railway officials are investigating the incident and have not released further details.

Pres New York Dan Oho Penn Wvenia Eliuwlen Balower N. Jo Amd

German Anglophobia in German papers shocks London readers

A Times article summarized from The Associated Press describes German anti British cartoons deemed highly obscene and venomous. It notes portrayals of British figures and a Princess Victoria cross cartoon, sold in public shops along fashionable routes, sparking controversy over anti British sentiment in German media.

Associated Pres London Times Diye Eora Potsdamnt Mr Chamberlain iSing Croite Princess of Wales Victoria Wiles

Prince Henry Reception Planning in Washington

Exclusive AP dispatch notes cabinet debate over Prince Henry’s reception. A joint committee from the State Department and a naval officer will handle arrangements. No plan to recall the North Atlantic squadron from the Caribbean. some ships in northern yards may be assigned.

Schmidt von Schwindt von Egidy Prees Berlin Prince Henry Prussia United States Schmbchit von Elds von Meldy Germany New York Hohenzollern Gibraltar Cape de Verde Islands Ishand St. Thomas Count von Baudissin Caintain von Holleben Washington Dowd Flohengollern Jan Stile Department Caribbean

Danes Protest Against Sale At Local Plea

Community members object to an auction held by officials over barley field land. Residents express concern about process and delay while authorities await pending court and political decisions.

Unclear OCR fragment hints at political event or meeting

Fragmentary text lists names such as Meeks and Wit Min Wurton with references to step and Hel. Mentions St Pete and Porter party with uncertain actions and locations. No coherent event or outcome identifiable due to damaged OCR.

Moilin Din Ol Meeks Miss Mawher Santis St. Pete Iowa

Unknown Commonwealth Names Reported From New York Arrival

A garbled string from an Associated News report mentions Beulvoive Wite and Kavli Hino with references to New York arrivals, Nagilew and Bremiibe Alive Darniniadt. It appears as a fragment listing persons, places, and events without clear context or dates.

New York Jan Vie Apeived Kavli Hinonom Jaalbodd Maisertin Marka Nagilew Gero Ete Bremiibe Low York

Pledge causes notable local sports clash and figures

In a lively city scene, Pearle from this city defeats Bodie of Maltisuore in a notable round. Conigill of the Wowlingnvas Sporting wit watches as Flieger ladewigihing for his own path, Waidehing Dolly leads the field.

Pearle Old Bodie Daily Conigill Flieger

Empress Edict Praises American Conduct in Boxer Era

An imperial message from the Empress Dowager thanked American officers for protecting the Forbidden City during the Boxer disturbances. The edict, dated January 11, 1902, instructed Wu Ting-fang to convey gratitude to President Roosevelt via Secretary Hay.

China Roosevelt Washington Chiiewe Tay Wei Wu Pu Pek- In Jian Forbidden City Wu Ting-fing United States

Doings of a Day in Congress and House Debates

In the Senate Nelson of Minnesota pressed a bill creating a department of commerce, facing questions about study time and transfer of the geological survey. The bill was set aside for now. In the House discussions covered the general appropriation bill with crossfire over veteran preference and confederate home policies. Debates also touched on anti counterfeiting duties for oleomargarine and concerns about the wholesomeness of substitute fats.

Waehligton Dain Senate Min Nelson Minnesota Department of Commerce Teller Geological Survey Tinle Nelson Washington Jan. W House Grosvenor Ohloe Hepburn Iowa Inez Grand Richardson Alnabama Rixey House Committee of Agriculture Utter W. D. Heard Wisconsin National Dairy Union Dalry

Dewey's Report Approved by Local Trade Group

A Chicago business association backed Admiral Dewey's minority Schley controversy report at its annual meeting. They sent a memorial to Congress urging careful examination of events that could alter the situation. The motion passed with little discussion amid general support for the naval command report.

Chiveego Band of Trade Admiral Dewes Schley Chicago Business New Congress Jwaval Oonnilaslany

Wheeling traction wreck disrupts North Mountan line

Exclusive wire report details a wreck near Wheeling Traction tracks in North Mountan causing derailment and blocking the line. Emergency crews respond as repairs and assessments begin on the washed-out section.

Te Agsauiated Rede Wheeling Levi Paseuver Baltimore Eaek Wheeling Traction Company Arede Cooliig Mouitand Elis di Lee

Auction Chronicle of Capes and Firms in Local Market Fail

A terse report notes multiple entities and capital figures in a local auction scene. Companies named include Bullet Publishing, RW The Wynaitealige Water, WoodWell, Weydotie Cee and Gykt, Greenebyng, and Peden Mundt ler Construction, with varied capital values listed.

Mbivei Ada Bulleti Publishing Conigbs Capital Wynaitealige Byarlige Water Company Reading Ep WoodWell Company Vilishure Weydotie Cee Asd Gykt Nompany Greenebyng

United Mine Workers District No 1 Session Opens

Nearly 250 delegates from Forest City to Moosic attend the District No 1 convention in Wilkes-Barre. President T. D. Nichols presides as credential readings and routine business continue. The 8 hour day, relationship with stationary engineers, and internal leadership race color discussions before the Indianapolis national meeting.

Feeluaive Wilkes-Barre Jane Uwh United Mine Workers’ Convention Scranton Street Car Mynployes United Mine Workers

Marconi's Invention Highlighted at Engineers Dinner

Wilkin Marconi, inventor of wireless telegraphy, spoke at the American Institute of Electrical Engineers annual dinner in the Waldorf Astoria. He described timekeeping advances and ship use, noting interception risks and the need for interoperable apparatus on vessels. He anticipated future multi message sea communication.

New York Wilkin Merconi American Institute of Electrical Engineers Astor Gallery Waldorf-Astoria Senor Marconi Signor Marconi Tie

Last Official Dinner of Postmaster General

Washington January 8 Postmaster General and Mrs Charles Emervy Smith host their last official dinner tonight at the Arlington before returning to Philadelphia The guest list includes President and Mrs Hoover Secretary and Mrs Root Attorney General and Mrs Knox and many Senators and their wives in attendance

Washington Charles Emervy Smith Philadelphia Arlington Hoovevelt Root Knox Hitchcock Wilson Henry C. Payne Payne O. H. Phitt Spooner Elkins Lodge Thiritia Kean

Puddlers Wages Advance At Pittsburgh Conference

By exclusive report from the Vie Association Pines in Youngstown Ohio the monthly urban wage conference this afternoon raised puddlers pay from 5.60 to 5.70 per ton and finishers from 0.61 to 0.68 and a half per ton. The iron bar prices for November and December exceeded 30 dollars per ton triggering the rise. The adjustment impacts about 25 000 workers west of Pittsburgh.

Youngstown, O Jan NyerAt Pittebure

Deaths of a Day in Kentucky and Nearby Figures

Fragmentary obituary collection notes multiple deaths including Benjamin D., president ofMinnowsam Tinologinal jannges, Lafayette College president Warfield and Congressman W. C. Brookins ki. Mentions Beockinridge and other unnamed individuals with ages and affiliations.

Reciprocity Debate Shapes Philippine Trade Policy

Washington reports discuss Cuban reciprocity and Philippine tariff concessions. Secretary Root urges swift action to ease sugar and industry pressures while clarifying administration stance on open doors in Asia and reciprocal trade with the Philippines and Cuba.

Washington Dion United States Congress Nat Hestie Leiders Ameria Root Philippines Spain Hinduis Wt Ig

Fire in Syracuse Leaves Two Firemen Dead

An explosion and fire at a Syracuse location injured several and killed two firemen who were working on a ladder near the front windows. The incident prompted a prolonged response as authorities investigated the blaze and its origin.

Deeg

Shot by a Policeman. Foray by Associated Prods

Fragmented OCR reads as a colonial era crime note about a shooting by a policeman. Names and places are garbled but imply a dramatic incident with a fatality and subsequent inquiries. The readable bits suggest a police involved shooting tied to a weapon discharge and a possible investigation.

Baveliteliven Tone Dan Amd Alex Seb Owen Pian Lim Atex Opie Crnee

Washington Weather Forecast for Week Start

Partial and garbled forecast for Washington with mentions of sun and clouds. Forecast indicates variable conditions, some wind, and periods of cloudy skies.

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