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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1901

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Four Men Convicted of Murder in Paterson Death Case

The jury found Walter McAllister Andrew Campbell and William Death guilty of murder in the second degree for the killing of Jenny Frosoehteter, a Paterson mill girl, on October 18. The maximum New Jersey penalty is thirty years. Judge Dixon said the verdict was just and released the jurors.

McAllister Campbell Death New Jersey New York Walter Mee Allister Andrew J. Campbell William A Jennie Froeeohteter Paterson N. J Linon Dixon Saal Valoon Jonnie McAltieter

First Ballot Result From Me Provincial Election

Exclusive cork from St Paul reports the initial ballot in the Me Prov regular election. Names listed include G Beare WF Clapp A Towery G McCiary Thomas Kinney Stu Clapp Tawney Blahe Jepean and Lawry with varying counts. Seventy one ballots counted.

Prem St. Paul Dan Prbloan Eytenigat Lawry Jepean McCleary

Druggist Convicted In Premature Wire Trial

A local draggist from Mahanoy City was convicted of attempting to wire a prohibited substance. The sentence was suspended pending a motion for a new trial, which is expected to be ruled on Monday.

Prem Votteville Petan T.K Wo Taylor Mahanoy City Toby

Carnegie endows Millis college with nine million gift

A report from Pittsburgh dated January 11 announces that Andrew Carnegie has donated nine million dollars to the Aur College of Millis. The transfer is described as a major philanthropic gesture benefiting higher education and local scholarship programs.

Andrew Carnegie

Hertz Arrested in Queenstown Extradition Pending

Sigmund Hertz of New York city was arrested after the Allan steamer Corinthian arrived from Halifax. He faces embezzlement charges and extradition to London. A £35 cash trace and missing bonds were found. his wife, with bank drafts, remains unsearched. He allegedly forged signatures to cash checks.

Queenstown Sigmund Hertz New York City Corinthian Halifax United States Scotland Yard London Hertz Atlantic Manu Bilefel Bacha &O Mnestine Ines Jan

Recruiting for the Regular Army Expects 1400-Strong Force

In Washington on January 18 the Associated Press reports active recruiting for the regular army aims to maintain a 1400 man strength after the 53,000 volunteers are discharged on June 30. Enlistments run three years and monthly recruits average about two thousand. The delay in enacting the army bill casts doubt on bringing all volunteers home for discharge, possibly sending some to the Philippines to keep the force at the necessary level.

Washington War Department Philippines Philippine Army United States

Democratic National Committee Draws Concept Of Standard Bearer

Exclusive wire from Kansas City reports Thomas Taggart of Indianapolis a Democrat national committee member names Zach Taylor as the likely standard bearer. Taggart says Bryan will not be a candidate and cites Taylor as a man of the Thyler stripe while noting Bryan's Chicago remarks as a private in the ranks and unable to win due to identified issues.

Kansas City Thos. Taggart Indianapolis Democratic National Committee IWE Bryan Chicago

Fire at Towanda destroys plant in Pennsylvania

Towanda Pa January 1 The plant of the Pennsylvania Chary omonans was entirely destroyed by fire causing a loss of 334,000 for building and machinery and 15,000 for dwe to The loss is partially covered by insurance Sixty men are thrown out of work The fire originated from a lamp carried by the night watchman The factory had recently started new contracts and was filled with unfinished work

Towanda

Pittsburg Lightweight Campbell Faces Terry McGovern Bout

Exclusive wire reports from Pittsburg say at the Bijou Theatre Terry McGovern world lightweight champion boxed four rounds with Pittsburg light weight Touden Campbell. Campbell was knocked down three times each round but uninjured and praised for his fierce offense prompting talk of a ten round rematch.

Pitteburg Bijou Terry McGovern Touden Campbell Pittsburg Campbell Iie Terry

Deadlock at Salt Lake Senate Balloting Stalls

Exclusive AP report describes ten ballots cast in the Utah senatorial contest with no winner after ten rounds. Vote totals show McCorneck, Thimes, Kerns, Brown, Cannon and others receiving varied counts as adjournment looms to Wednesday.

Dan McCorneck Arthur J. Thimes Thomas Kerns Arthur Brown George M. Cannon Balbebury Allison

Prize Fighting Reform Moves Held in Colorado

A bill to repeal state allowance of prize fighting was pared by the legislature today. The measure would end blood sports in Colorado once and for all, with governor's support expected to finalize the ban.

Prec Denver Conate

Venezuela Crisis Stirs Loomis Protest Over Censorship

The U S State Department protests Venezuela over suppression of official communications. The Scorpion remains at La Guira amid troop unrest near Caracas. Admiral Farquhar will keep the North Atlantic squadron in close touch with the navy department as events unfold.

Weeshington la Guira Clannoom State Department Koomis Venezuela Loomis Caracais Castro Caracas Farquhar North Atlantic Navy Department Merida

Queen's Health Prompt Quietude Under Physicians Care

An official notice from London reports the queen has endured great strain on her powers and will remain quietly at home abstaining from business. Despite concern, officials stress no alarm and say health measures aim to enable rest and possible travel to the South of France if feasible.

Tre Agweldted Press Mborne Iale Wight Prince of Wales Empress Frederick Germany Churchill Duke of Saxe South Africa Lord Tohberta Messawe Condolenes der. Creiehton London Dte France

Mather Sentenced in Jewelry Theft Case

An Associated Press report from New York says Charlee Be Mather pleaded guilty to theft of jewelry valued around 2400. He was sentenced by the recorder to several years in Sing Sing for conspiring to obtain the jewelry from wholesale distillers on a memorandum, pretending to ship it to Howard Gould. He then pawned the pieces and vanished.

New York Charlee BE Mather Recorder Sing Sing Mathers Howard Gould Fey Court of Claims William Romp & Sona Ship Building Company Kutdelpha Massachusetts Indiana Columbia Congorese McDermott New Jersey Rebb Missonel

Don's Review of Trade Signals Mixed Industrial Activity

Pocluive wire reports Don's Weekly Review of Trade notes slight improvement in general business. Iron and steel show steady demand, with new developments and unchanged quotations. Small orders rise while larger contracts lag. mills stay busy on old work, weeks to complete. Coal and coke demand grows, with shipments moving in Connellville and Pittsboro. Wool prices rise modestly in the three western markets, cotton faced war market depression with calls for halving output. cotton crop estimates still decline. Weekly failures: 155 in the United States, 4 in Canada.

Associated Prous New York R. G. Don & Con Weekly Review of Trade Iron and Steel Bexpertie Connelleville Pittsboro Carnegie Whital Cuneta

Riegel Inquest Reveals Police Progress In Priest Murder

The Associated Press reports an inquest into Father Riegel’s murder will be held tomorrow. Police indicate they have suspects in custody as two men are under arrest and two women questioned. The priest was killed after being given knockout drops, then robbed of money and jewelry. Body found in a hallway near a house.

Philadelphia Jan Father Riegel Policn Initio

Boers Routed Near Wontersboro by Kitchener Forces

Telegraphing from Pretoria on January 1 General Kitchener reports Colonel Grey with New Zealanders and bus customers attacked eight miles west of Wontersboro, routing about 800 Boers. Casualties were light for both sides. A civilian column north of Standerton was attacked the same day and driven off with heavy losses. our casualties were fifteen wounded and one killed.

London Kitchener Pretoria Das Grey Wontersboro Standerton

Mrs Nation Walks Free After Delusion Finding

Wiceatte Kansas January 15 The county attorney dismissed the charge against Mrs Carre Nation of the Women's Christian Temperance Union who had been jailed nearly a month for breaking saloon fixtures during a crusade in Peranes. County Attorney Conley said the defendant labors under a delusion to such an extent as to be practically irresponsible and further confinement would not improve her condition.

Wiceatte Kan Carre Nation Women's Christian Temperance Union Peranes Gha

Senate Passes Army Reorganization Bill 43 to 23

The Senate disposed of the army reorganiza tion bill by a 48 to 2 vote after amendments and opposition. Four Democrats backed the measure, while efforts to curb liquor sales in the Philippines failed. The bill now goes to conference committees as the House discusses shipbuilding damages and armor plate delays.

Philippines Washington Senate Senoaterninhwy Kentucky Metuwein Southavoline Mirgan Alabino Mal Sullivan Mississipud Senggier Heay Miseachusetts We Home Fenster Spooner Wirconein Hale Maine Compresa

Newspaper Summary of Morning Edition Items

Weather indicates today includes occasional snows. Reports cover a second verdict in the Bors chiter murder case and debate on the Army Bill. Notes on Venezuela, West Point investigations, editorials, municipal rules, and local election talk fill the rest of the column.

Senate Venrzuela West Point

Spain Watches Carlists As Frontiers See Refugee Influx

The Madrid dispatch reports police continuing strict watch over the Carlists. Carlist arrivals from the frontier multiply as agents operate among refugees and Spanish deserters, offering two francs daily for arms and weapons, yet with limited success. Government claims Carlist stationing in the northern province is unimportant due to precautions.

Hy Eselieive Madrid Arma

Mr Krugers Plans Denied Visit to United States

Brussels says Mr Eloff Krugers private secretary denies a circulating report that Mr Kruger has decided to visit the United States. The denial clarifies that no such trip is planned at this time.

Irae Brussels Eloff Kruger United States

General Alger Relapses, Confined to Bed

Exclusive from Detroit reports General Alger has suffered a relapse and is again confined to his bed. He left his office poorly on Monday and a chill rapidly developed into a gripping illness.

Wres Detroit

Notable deaths across fields mark era's end in New York

A jumble of obituaries notes the deaths of figures from journalism to sport. Captain George Tiehermiwn, editor of Kocher Yemnort and Chronicle, aged Teviwes, and Derdin’s plairywhooters officer, are among Civil War veterans mourned in New York. Michael O'Sullivan ex champion all around athlete dies in Presbyterian hospital after Ireland birth in 1855. Arnold Tereklin Berisg painter passes in Firsole Italy. General Andre Jackson Mackay Civil War veteran dies in New York City after brief illness.

Associated Treas Sametown Vidae George Tiehermiwn Kocher Yemnort Chronicle Teviwes Cantal Derdin New York City New York Dun Michael O'Sullivan O'Sulliven Ireland Arnold Tereklin Jon Firsole Italy Baler Andre Jackson Mackay George W. Thoron Cuombinland Uites

Infant Dies in Early Morning Hotel Incident

A two year old named Andrew C Newton died after an incident at a hotel in Altoona. The child reportedly fell asleep after registering heat down in an office, and an attempt to crow thin led to the fatal outcome.

Nebraska Deadlock in Senate Vote Reported

Fragmentary wire from Lincoln notes a deadlock in the United States Senate with multiple names listed and scattered vote tallies. The stroke of the editorial like transcription shows figures for Allen Hitchcock Crouin Cyrrie Hainer Hinshaw Meikel Rochwater and others, indicating varied support.

Lincoln Dan Fee Leinture United States

Hazing Debate Sparks Action at West Point

A national military academy debate prompts a resolution urging the Kalias delegation to push measures to suppress hazing. The article reports ongoing controversy and calls for stronger safeguards within the cadet community.

Vivian Ascovlato! Proms Tijpeka Wan Don Kalias M Ephyres

State militia stabilizes Corbin after shooting clash

Corbin faced a violent incident tied to the Shotwell and White factions. The militia deployed to restore order as Sheriff Sutton guarded James Shotwell and Raleigh White, who were arrested amid clashes. vigilante actions and funeral services followed for Susinox, Button Farris, and James Shotwell as authorities prepared charges of intimidation.

Corin Contel Catone James Slotwell Raleigh White White Williamesbure Sutton Troum Song of Jdanes Shotwell Williamsboro Miss Susunox Button Farris James Shotwell Militix Miesox Forria Shotwell

Baseball Prospects From Exelusive Wire

President Ban Johnson reports progress in American League expansion with Baltimore Washington and Philadelphia clubs. Talks address Boston and Philadelphia club plans and potential player pool as National League opposition fails to disrupt unity. Next AL meeting set for Chicago January 28 to announce details.

Washington Ban Johnson Judge Goldman John McGiw Baltimore Manning Dolphin Baron Discurad Johnson Boston American League Philiieiphnia National League Widing Hoxton A v. Johnson American Association National Ugues National Lague Chicago Philadelphia

Russian Students Exiled to Port Arthur for Subversion

One hundred and fifty students arrested at Kleff for political novitation are ordered expatriated to Port Arthur to perform military service. Similar punishments await others arrested in Cape Ital on the same charge. The student ferment continues across the country and disturbances are anticipated.

St. Petersburg Kleff Port Arthur Cape Ital

Connaught to be adjutant general to forces in Ireland

Exclusive wire report states the Duke of Connaught will assume the role of adjutant general to the forces in Britain and Ireland. General Bir Evelyn Wool will become commander in chief of the forces in Ireland, shaping command structure amid war efforts.

Tamm Dan Duke of Connaught Writemion Bir Hvelyn Wool Eliiel Ot Ireland

New Engines for the Pennsy

The Associated Press reports the Pennsylvania Railroad placed orders for forty one engines of several designs for multiple divisions. Altoona machine shop slated to build these new locomotives, with deliveries expected within the year.

Pennsy. Py Prom Altoona Pennsylyanid

Shot His Brother in Quarrel at Pottsville

Exclusive wire reports Albert Snyder age forty and unmarried shot his brother Michael three times after a quarrel at home in Mahanoy City. Michael died from wounds the same day. Albert and his wife were arrested and sent to county jail at Pottsville without bail.

Mahanoy City Jan Albert Snyder Michael Albert Knolfe Justice May Pottsville

Steamship Arrivals Report From Overseas Ports

Steamship arrivals listed with ships Patricia Umbrian Pures Biswares Archoria and others bound for New York Plymouth Havre and Naples. routes include Genoa Liverpool and Napoli with movements toward New York and Havre. Names and destinations appear in fragmented OCR.

Associated Presa New York Dano Patricia Flatbarge Umbrian Liverpool Spaaradan Rottentom Naple Arived Pures Biswares Geno Alexandris Plymouth Pretoria Haintiurg Moville Archoria Gl Pon Liced Paendra Bretagna Havre

Children Die in Fire Tragedy Reported by Press

A brief wire report from The Associated Press describes a fire in Bom jermin SUMer that killed several children aged from unknown to 1 year. A lamp explosion started the blaze, and the victims perished as flames spread quietly in their home.

Pikchert Bom Jermin Sumer

Jefferson Davis Inauguration Reported In A Woolen Era

Fragmentary text describes Jefferson Davis inauguration with an executive vice from The Awoolated Pros iittle Hoek. It mentions the oath administered by Chief Justice Bow and a ceremonial address, though many words are garbled.

Iittle Hoek, Dan Jefferson Davis Bla Bow

Weather forecast fragment for Eastern Pennsylvania

Forecast text is fragmented and unclear but suggests a weather note for Eastern Pennsylvania including Saturday and Sunday with winds and conditions. No clear dates or actionable details available.

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