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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1901

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Queen Victoria Still Alive as Death Looms at Osborne

News from Cowes reports Queen Victoria's condition unchanged with no further bulletin. Doctors admit only slow signs of rally, noting stimulants and nourishment kept her alive while the Prince of Wales and Emperor William arrive to await the end at Osborne House.

Cowes Cowen Isle of Wight Queen Victoria Osborne Wouter Prince of Wiles Prince of Wales Emperor Willian Torve London Arrayiee Menta Enormoua Osborne William England Hilleenelas Guardeip Austratiaa Duke of Connuphth

Visitors at Osborne Amid Crown Health Alarm

Reports from London on January 22 describe Queen Victoria ill and housed at Osborne with crowded accommodations. Royal yachts at Cowes are pressed for visitors while public anxiety mounts over posting bulletins and rumors spreading from Liverpool to Chelmsford. International papers praise the queen and Britain, noting American sympathy and the shared royal heritage.

London Osborne Lord Gort Cowes Castle Cowes United Kingdom Chelmeford County Court Buckfighaum Yallaee Marlborough Hese Maoloty Wueion Ito New York Studenta Eljege Daly Hishop Washington Daly Telegraph England The Daily Chronicle United States

Global reaction to the queen’s death including Belgium’s dissent

Dispatches from Europe and colonies report sympathy for the queen’s death but Belgium offers a critical view. Pro-British papers attack Britain’s South Africa policy while Vienna notes a court ball cancelation and public events are postponed across the United Kingdom. Royal figures defer social engagements and private dinners are delayed.

London Europe India Australia Belgium Great Beltain Protine Saya Nesta Stoelal Muyers Bfrauncie Joseph Vienna Cabinet Winistore United Kingdom Duke Duchess of Devonshire

Dowager Empress Frederick Unable to Attend Osborn Meeting

Exclusive wire from Berlin reports Dowager Empress Frederick is too ill to travel to Osborn to meet her exalted mother. The news worsens the reaction to Queen Victoria and affects her eldest daughter.

Associated Berlin Norneuteche Alleeinen Zeitung Frederick Osborne Queen Victoria

New Pennsylvania Second Class Cities Charter Bill Emerges

A Senate bill to create a three year mayoral term and limits on reelection proposes new executive departments in Pillsburg and Scranton. It outlines appointment powers, impeachment rules, and a two year cooling-off period after term ends, with governor appointments to replace mayors.

Harrisburg Allegheny Scranton Pennsylvania Senate Muehlbronner Shelvet Council Department of Public Safety Department of Public Works Department of Assessors Tne Cannoel Aimee Department of Charities and Correction Sinking Fund Commission Select Council Ettiw

Senate panel backs bill as committee reports favorably

A special senate committee, awaiting standing committees, met tonight and favorably reported the bill back to the senate as committed, noting it aligns with the act and supersedes laws inconsistent with it.

Senate

Congress Proceedings Show Little Business in Senate and House

In Washington on January 21 the Senate met in open session with no major actions. An executive session of over two hours wrapped up with portions of the legislative, executive and judiciary appropriation bill completed. The House focused on District of Columbia matters and deferred several bills, including proposals to fund a home for aged and infirm colored veterans, establish a soldiers’ home in Johnson City Tennessee, raise Porto Rico education commissioner pay, and allow foreign nationals to sue in the Court of Claims for indemnity, all facing suspension or defeat.

Washington Senate House District of Columbia Treasury Johnson City Washington County Tenn Commissioner of Education Porto Rico Court of Claims State Department

Mrs Nation Torches Wichita Saloon Rampage Returns

Carrie Nation and two local women wrecked James Burns and John Herrig saloons in Wichita on January 21. Glass, bars, and windows were shattered. Nation slapped Sheriff Simmons and twisted his ears before arrest, while a crowd watched. Estimated damage 1500 to 2000 dollars.

Wichita Carrie Nation Nation John Evans Lucy Wilbolt Lydie Muniz Woman's Christian Temperance Union Organization James Burns Douglas Avenue Carey Hotel Jalil David Nation Mya. Nation Simmons

Jealous waiter shoots waitress then kills himself in Philadelphia

Clara Nichols a 20 year old waitress at a Chestnut street lunch cafe was shot by Ralph Helms a kitchen helper who then killed himself. Nichols was wounded in the shoulder and taken to a hospital. Helms died instantly from a self inflicted gunshot.

Philadelphia Clara Nichols Chestnut Street Ralph Helms Th Place Heime Fielm

Officials Selected for Philadelphia County and City Posts

A lengthy list details officials appointed to various county and city roles including clerks postmaster doorkeepers janitors and engineers across multiple counties and the Senate Smirey. Names such as Arthur Witgate V. Sitti James W. Crowder Herman P. Miller and George Hilbush appear among the appointees with roles from executive clerk transcribing clerk to janitor elevator operator and fireman in the basement.

PaDelphia Arthur Witgate Werripeland V. Sitti Unio Poreaane Arte Witwer Lantadter County W. Th Amum Dofferen Comity Doorkreser Jers Kirk Washington County Aaeisant Doorkeept James WH. Crowder Wayne Counkys Doxistant Coorkeeper E. Shani Kitchen Backs Collite Crawford Monty Youn William T. Kivikwwedl Buck Lancaster Connie Bond Warsey Solulkill Alexander N. Hart Philadelphia George Hilbush Siler Senate Smirey Litratian Herman P. Miller Dwuphen M. F. Vaughan Jackewanna W. Mf. Schwarte Marshall J. Case DL FA Wheelock William R. Whiten Hubert Young Williaw Davia EL PL Macking Netman Moor Daniel Collins Pose We Murry Baker Pares Frank Rupp J. DeWitt Crow Josph Campbell Roberts George Thory Hingland John Urhon Ding Strumner Janes Wel Lay Fox Charles Murphy Coearge W. Sellers

Trouble in Kentucky Mines Tangle Over Nonunion Work

An Associated Press style report from Karlington Kentucky describes union tensions as a mine train moving from Boxtown toward Carbondale encounters a small posse of five aimed at stopping it. A clash ensues leaving several wounded and a few dead. Officers search for suspects as unrest spreads to Lapkins County mines.

Karlington Jan Union Boxtown Carbondale Lapkins County Bourne Terobere

Hixclusive Wire Reports Fight Plans in New York Meet

The report states Jeffries and Gos Rublin will fight at OCymvention hell on Feb. 16. Jeffries arrives in New York for training with Billy Betatny and Jack Jeffries assisting. J. D. Fagan serves as secretary. Cincinnati manufacturers offer a $70,000 bonus to relocate the fight to Vane City if insured attendees travel to Kutiea City.

Cincinnati Dan Daniard Jeffries Gos Rublin Ocymvention Hell New York Hia Agron Tealneme Billy Betatny Jack Jeffries Hia Scretary J. D. Fagan W. J. Burkowita Kinios Oliy Manufacturers’ Club Cincinnati Manufacturers’ Club Saengerfoot Dublin Vane City Kutiea City

Hay Pauncefote Treaty Updates Reported by U.S. Senate

Washington correspondent for the Daily Mail reports that Great Britain is expected to accept the amended Hay Pauncefote treaty terms as described by the Associated Press.

Great Britain Associated Plan Towlon Jon Washington Daily Mall United States Senate

Trial of William M. Mott Postponed to April

Exclusive wire reports from Lancaster indicate the trial of William M. Mott for the slayings of Madame Albert a palmier and Miss Elizabeth Stein, conducted by Major A Reinohl, has been delayed until April. The case centers on a boarding house incident at Columbia.

Lancaster Jun William M. Mott Hiv Ministrems Madame Albert Mier Elizabeth Stein Bauer Columbia A. ©. Reinohl Muleide Mott Courmel

Maritime Shipping Notes From The Port

Exclusive wire report lists multiple ships arriving and clearing at major ports including Rotterdam Genoa Naples Alexandria and New York with vessels named Mamlurg Gibealtar and Balbalé Aller among others. Additional entries mention movements to and from Naples Genoa and the Tag areas with several ships bound for Boglogne and Rotterdam.

New York Rottendam Rotterdam Cnlambia Genoa Naples Alexandria Mamlurg Pretoria Moymouth Gibealtar Kaimrin Maria Theresa Vik Balbalé Aller Jeen Gerpa Wight Pueed Motedam Boglogne Iotterdam

Weather and civic notes from regional morning edition

A scrambled morning summary lists weather cues and governance items, noting a general climate warning, Manila department setup, local meetings, board of trade matters, court actions, ward elections, paving warrants, and regional notices. It also references financial and criminal sections, and a global news brief.

Senate in mourning for Senator Osbourne death prompts session

Harrisburg January 21 the Pennsylvania senate opened in mourning for the late Senator Frances A Osbourne of Philadelphia whose desk was draped in black. A memorial prayer followed by tributes and condolences led to appointments for funeral arrangements and resolutions. The body was to attend the funeral in Philadelphia Wednesday and a special session was scheduled for later.

Harrisburg Senate Frances A. Osbourne Miiladelphia Billa Common Pleas Court Philadelphia Commonwealth Grady Oabourne Scott Granshuch Ware Sproul Delaware McKee Perry Haines York Miller Cumberland Williams Butler Benalor Osbourn Williama Stoker Lancaster Washburn Crawford Cummings Warren Stineman Cambria Stiles Lehigh Boyd Fayette Lee Monroe Osbourn

Delaware Deadlock in Senate Election Stalemate

Exclusive Associated Press dispatch from Dover reports no change in the U S Senate ballot during a noon joint session of the state legislature. Long term tallies show Addicks and Dupont leading with scattered Republican votes. short term totals favor Addicks and Richards with Republicans dominant in the mix.

Associated Pres Dever Del Willard Silabury John Edward Addicks Union Republican Chas FP. Richards Republican Scattering Planet Ellen

National Grange Encampment Set for Cleveland

The national council of administration of the Grange Army of the Republic met and decided to hold the next encampment at Cleveland. Denver had been chosen earlier but rail rates prevented travel, so the decision was rescinded. The encampment date is set for September.

National Council of Adminisration of the Gram! Army of the Republic Cleveland Denver

Fire devastates nail works and shop complex

Fire destroyed the ninecdieh tails and workshop near the hall works. The total loss included 690,100 in finished ships and fittings. The fire location is given as Milwaukee with the owner unnamed and the cause undetermined.

Milwaukee Jun Hore Hall

Deaths of a Day: Warren Leland Jr dies at Hotel Grenoble

Exclusive AP report says Warren Leland Jr. died today at the Hotel Grenoble where he owned the property after long Bright's disease. The Leland family tragedy continues as his cousin Warren Leland Sr. ran the Windsor hotel and his wife died from shock after the Windsor fire. he died soon after.

Associated Press New York Warren Leland, Jr Grenoble Leland Bright Warren Leland Windsor Hotel

Milaneville Chemical Works Destroyed by Fire

Execlutive Wire reports a large chemical works in Milaneville County burned last night. The factory owned by W. & Brandt & Oy of Binghamton New York was erected about a year ago and loss is estimated at 80 000.

Horndale Milaneville Thin County W. & Brandt & Oy Binghamton, N.Y

Amendment Prohibits Religious Instruction in Philippine Schools

The Philippine commission approved a bill establishing the department of public instruction. Commissioner Moses offered an amendment to bar teaching religious doctrines in school buildings, arguing separation of church and state. Judge Taft proposed a substitute allowing tri weekly visits by priests and ministers toPu pasa with parental consent, plus penalties for biased teachers and disloyal or disruptive teachings. The substitute was rejected, and the bill passed unanimously.

Mosen Taft Manila Department of Public Instruction Philippine Commission Moses Judi@e Taft Wus Purila Uae Central Catholice Ide

NO CHURCH AND STATE Baptist Ministers Speak on Separation

Exclusive AP dispatch from New York reports a city meeting where Rapist quindeters adopted a resolution asserting the complete separation of church and state. They urge the president to defend this principle in dealings with Porto Rico Hawaii and the Western Pacific islands.

New York Quindeters Aoul Hberty Euthy United Statos Porto Itigo Hawaii Pine Islands

Warrant Issued for Cuba Surrender of Neely

The state department issued a warrant for the surrender to Cuban authorities of C. F. W. Neely on embezzlement charges. United States Marshal Henkel in the Southern district of New York will custody Neely and arrange delivery to Havana authorities. The prisoner will not be moved to a government branch before next Thursday.

Washington, Dun State Department W. Neely Anda United States Henkel New York Neely Havana

Philadelphia Bacteriologist Appoints New Chief

Kadwire Wine reports that William M. Copeland is chosen to head the public works bacteriology division in Philadelphia replacing William G. Toplin who recently resigned. The move comes from Haddock, director of public works, noting Copeland’s credentials at the Pittubure laboratory.

Philadelphia Dan Pobite Works Haddock Today William Ft. Copeland Proesent Bare Tevichagiat Pitubure Department of Publi Works Plice William G. Toplin Eblet

No Telegram From Kruger Reported By Inclusive Wire

A garbled notice from The Ascvlated Prous states no telegram of sympathy arrived for Ove bone howe and confirms no confirmation by MR Kroger by late evening. The ambiguous report leaves unclear the status of expected messages or official response.

Kruger Hagwe Kroger Ove Bone Howe

New Milford Dairy Co Chartered in New Milford

The state department granted a charter today to the New Miller Dairy Co of New Milford with capital of 97000 dollars. The firm is newly formed to operate in dairy production and distribution in the region.

Associated Press Harrinburg State Department New Milter Dairy Co New Milford

Weather Forecast For Washington Two Day Outlook

Eastern Pennsylvania will turn colder today with brisk northwest winds. A chance of frost tomorrow with continued chilly conditions across the region.

Washington Pennsylvania

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