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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1901

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The Heat Extend Hot Wave Amid Strong Breakaway

The Heat continue their streak with a commanding run as key players drive a steady attack and build a widening margin. A strong start and relentless scoring pace push the team deeper into the hot spell.

Heat Wave Breaks City Records Across Mid Atlantic

Philadelphia records 102 degrees on the post office thermometer amid a blistering heat day. Baltimore reaches 102 by noon with a string of heat prostrations and fourteen deaths reported. Lancaster and Wilmington report record highs as a strand of hot weather moves east from the west.

Eselisie Wire Agnelatad Pree Philadelphia Viennite Efts Keoneington Crampe Baldwin Midvale Steel Works Weather Bureau Rocky Mountains Baltimore Werther Bureau United States

Record heat and horse deaths in New York City

July 1 reports show temperatures around 90s with 100+ on street thermometers. In Manhattan and The Bronx, 57 deaths and 41 prostrations occurred, ambulances overworked, horses collapsing, and crowds seeking parks and beaches amid extreme heat.

Heatwave Continues as City Records Heat Up

Washington reports ongoing extreme temperatures with the hottest conditions of the day building toward a peak in the afternoon, as local records face further challenge from the unrelenting heat.

Heat Wave Hits Harrisburg With Record Temperatures

Harrisburg endured a sizzling day as the mercury topped the 4 PM mark breaking the year’s record and nearing last year’s peak. Rolling mills in South Harrisburg and street cleaners halted work in the afternoon due to extreme heat. Pennsylvania railroad watchman Martin V. Grafting collapsed from heat in his watch box but no deaths were reported.

Harrisburg Mercury Martin V. Grafting Pennsylvania Railroad

Hottest Day in Wyoming Valley Records 144 Degrees

Wilkes-Barre reports the hottest day in the Wyoming valley history with temperatures reaching 144 in certain areas and 104 in lowlands. The heat caused widespread fatigue and some prostrations but no fatalities were reported.

Wilkes-Barre Wyoming Valley

Williamsport Sees Wettest Day Since August 12 19

Williamsport observed its wettest day since August 12 last year with the official city thermometer atop City Hall recording 86 degrees and street meters showing 95 to 101 degrees. Alderman J. F. Moorehead collapsed from heat while cycling. no other prostrations were reported.

Williamsport City Hall Alderwan J. FP. Moorehead

York Weather Records Shatter as Heat Tops 104 Degrees

The official weather report records a temperature of 104 degrees in York tying the all time high. Humidity stood at 44 percent with a city center reading of 15 degrees noted.

York

Heat Eases in Johnstown as Humidity Rises

Johnstown on July 1 reports high humidity with a cooler peak temperature of 95 degrees. No prostrations have been reported.

Johnstown

Heatwave Stops Work as Temperatures Hit 100 in Wilmington

July 1 Wilmington Delaware sees 100 degree shade readings with many workers collapsing from heat. Prostrations reported and several shops halt operations. Abraham J. Mowrer, engineer at the Diamond State brewery, died from heat effects.

Wilmington Del Abraham J. Mowrer Tmamond State Brewery

Arrival of Pingree family in New York after voyage to England

The Pingree party and the late Mr Pingree arrived aboard the steamer Aertwnd in New York. Hazen Pingree jr accompanied his father, with plans to transport the body to Detroit if the preparations by the committee are not complete, and Frank Pingree and others await at the dock to receive them.

New York Lower Cinvernor Frank Pingree Mr Pingree

Acheson to Become Penalen Examiner Next Week

Feclusive Wire reports Harry Acheson will assume the role of penal examiner next week. He has served at the White House since General Garfield’s presidency and will oversee charges tied to a recent incident on the Macife coast involving Charles J. Posey of Maryland, the Pullin conductor who led the train tour.

Washington Hary Acheson Wn Wehor Caffeld Charles J. Posey Maryland

Big Steel Strike Threatens United States Steel Works

A nationwide strike order targets United States Steel firms American Sheet Steel and American Steel Hoop, involving about 3,000 workers at 30 plants. The walkout centers on wage scale signing, with details on mill locations, union status, and expected peaceful settlement efforts under Shaffer and Jarrett.

United States Steel Corporation Iain Presilent Behwak Pittsburg Jarrett Schwab Eerviem Shaffer Himmself

Political conference hears reform views in Detroit

Ex congressman John W. Lents of Ohio argues political reform must come before social and economic reforms as party machines vow to resist change. Mayor Jones of Toledo denounces parties and conventions, while J J Plowarth of Detroit previews a talk by ex governor Pingree associate George Williams and other reformers from Massachusetts Louisville Springfield and Detroit.

Detroit John Wa. Lents Ohio Mir Lente Lewis Jones Tole J. J. Plowarth Chouverner Pingree George Fred Williams Massachusetts J. A. Parker National Party of the Middle of the Road Populists Louisville S. Thompson Springfield Fred FE. Britten Seymour Steadman Calrman Executive Board of Social Democrats

Strike Talks At Plant To End Labor Dispute

A conference between Lairdlaw Dunn Hordun representatives and striking machinists at the plant, with Augier Herriman as arbitrator, resulted in a amended proposition to be reviewed by the union executive. About 50 machinists work at the plant and a settlement could spur other agreements.

Canton. O Anton American Sheet Steel Company Tle Scottdale Old Meadows Leechhure American Steel Sheet Company Shaffer Zug &O Milla Amalgamated Association Baltsburg Sheet Steel Scotsdale

Divorce Bill Vetoed By Governor Stone

Governor Stone vetoes the bill to qualify a wife for divorce as a competent witness in all matters related to the case when subpoenas have been served. The veto cites fear of opening a wide door to obtaining divorces, in disputed proceedings with two returns of subpoenas and publication notices required by law. The decision is reported by the Associated Press from Harrisburg on July 1.

Harrisburg Stone

Columbia Beats Constitution In Thirty Mile Yacht Race

By Associated Press Newport report notes Columbia defeated the Constitution by about three quarters of a minute in a 30 mile windward and return race off here today. A southwest breeze aided Columbia while the Constitution lagged after a jib issue delayed her. The Constitution closed the gap near the finish but Columbia held on to win.

Newport Bob Columbia Constitution Windward Tearle

Deaths of a Day

Pittahure daily Rev. Willian SMeeenant of this sty died suddenly today from an illness after a few days vacation. The obituary notes his work as a phleatipopist and lists hospitals and charitable endowments connected to Kipitaly Paxavent. The report also mentions Senator Kyle and Charlow PL Athert’s death, with cremation planned and survivors including a widow and two daughters.

Pittahure Willian Smeeenant Dave Vacathii Kipitaly Tsing Pittehurm Jacksonvitte Milwaotie Tiompital Milwaukee Chivasot St. Philadelphia

Ten Die on Pier as Lightning Strikes Shelter

Ten people die and one boy is fatally injured when a lightning bolt strikes a rain shelter on the Lake Michigan pier at Montrose. Victims included six boys and four men. Willie Anderson, 12, survives. Names listed include George Brahi rit and Meyer Jacobs among the deceased.

Chiclan Bose Lake Michigan Montrose Boulevard Willie Anderson George Brahirit Meyer Jacobs George Dreeks Frank Coosey Carol Sruse Edward Blowd Broderick William Anderson

Latrobe Storm Rips House and Grounds August 1

A severe electrical storm struck Latrobe Pennsylvania causing extensive property damage. Lightning hit a house owned by John Pencatore tearing it apart though occupants escaped injury. A tenement owned by Alex Chambers was struck, chimney demolished and roof damaged with no injuries. Large hail damaged windows and gardens while Loyalhanna area saw heavy rainfall.

Latrobe John Pencatore Alex. Chambers Loyalhanna Here Hall

Tug Fern Foundered Off Eagle River Coast

Exclusive AP report from Detroit notes the tug Fern of Algonac Michigan foundered off Eagle River Saturday morning with five crew members missing. Three from Aronie and two others Frank Johnson of this place and Will Anderson of Eagle Harbor are named. Bodies believed trapped in the thirty foot depth boat. Diver to inspect wreck when weather allows. The yacht Marguerite of Hancock also found between here and Eagle Harbor with two presumed lost.

Detroit Eagle River Houghton Mich Fern Algonac Alronie Frank Johnson Will Anderson Fagle Harbor Marguerite Hancock Augle Harbor

Corporations Chartered In Pennsylvania Amid Diverse Ventures

A Harrisburg report lists numerous newly chartered firms including the Alaw Apartment Hotel Campaine, Venonge counter, and Pinion bedding company with capitals ranging from £1,000 to 900,000. Other incorporations mention Alleahwins, Oswaye Water, Aseenmateh Steel, Evening Journal Publishing, Murphy Company Mile War, Black Hun Coal, Sreemaneburg Water, Easton Coal, Masten, SeAtn Coal and Coke, Petre Time and Bie hal, Brad ford Conny Toluece Grower Association, and Pine Creek Water in Clinton County.

Kielveive Tie Associated Prost Harrisburg Chantera Campaine Franklin Venonge Capital Teein Pittabory Pinion Kevetone Alleahwins Capital Oswaye Water Companis Manny Porter Aseenmateh Steel Company Philadelphias Petre Time and Bie Hal Company Pitteharme Bradford Conny Toluece Grower Aseociation Towanda Rate Water Company Pine Creek Clinton County

Weather and events mix headlines from morning paper

Fair and warm today with multiple dramatic items including a lightning death, steel industry strike, and regional news across the Philippines and Northeastern Pennsylvania plus local notes on officials, laws, schools, and labor events.

Reading Strike Is Settled After High Level Conference

The Philadelphia and Reading Railway announces a settlement of the shop strike. A joint committee of supervisors and workers will set wages with a plan for a new scale to be effective upon adoption. If no agreement is reached, Baer will meet with the committee after September 1. Increased wages and other concessions are anticipated. the iron works strike may also end soon.

Boottdale John Jarrett Hibor Bureau The Sheet Steel Company Scottdale Amalgamated Shaffer Salzeburg Amalgamated Association Vandergrift Rebins Baltsburg Philadelphia George F. Baer Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company Meading Mhilmlelpna Fod Reading Relief Association Theerplowes Ham George F. Mauer Philadelphia and Reading Mailroad Company Baer Reading Railroad Beecher

Quietlynched: Virginia Mob Hangs Joe Walton Quietly

A mob of about fifty men took Joe Walton from Lawrenceville and hanged him at a county bridge four miles away after arresting him for alleged assault on Miss Kate Clark. The incident occurred Sunday night with the mob riding into town around midnight and forcing the jailer to open the jail.

Virginia Joe Walton Associated Peon Richmond Kate Clark J. H. Clark Tripperler Bronswick Lawrenceville Danville Mitchell Wualton

British crews backers argue over Henley prospects

London reporters note rowing expert W C Woodgate discusses Henley regatta forecasts in the St James Gazette. He favors Leander, questions Pennsylvanias speed in trial heats, and contrasts American rigor with English training styles. He and The Times discuss key crew conditioning and discipline.

London W. C. Woodgate St. James Leander Thei Attle Woodgate The Times

Steamship Arrivals Report From Coastal Ports

Steamship arrivals list various vessels and routes including Genoa, Naplow, Gibraltars Zeeland, and New York calls. Mixed fragmentary lines mention Chaser Kurtart and others with port names and voyage notes. The terse wire service style records ships, origins, and destinations with sparse details.

Fem Associated Press New York Miler Genoa Naplow Zeeland Anivern Marnieu Chaser Kurtart Vea Cherhouge Southampton Kalerr Wyheim Det Growe Brenyen Plaatel Mitterdam Moulage Railton

Public Debt statement in Washington July

A July debt ledger from Washington shows a total outstanding public debt at 806 809 14, with figures Georgia and other treasuries listed under the current BIT TIT allocation. The report notes discrepancies and adjustments during the period.

Washington Tye Pile Leeiprel Tye Lowe Ag

Civil Officials To Take Control Under Taft As Chaffee Assumes Command

Exclusive dispatch from Manila reports Civil Officials under Judge Taft will run island affairs while General Chaffee assumes military command on Thursday July 4. Chaffee prepares to press Malvar in southern Luzon, orders troop shifts, and appointments include Adjutant General Halt and others. The Albany cruiser sails to the Mediterranean.

Taft Islanda General Chaffee Malvar Luzon Pres Manila IVT Calne Batian Adams Atbay Volcano Island Lake Taul Gongales Hie Banens Brown Rigeley Garfield Coast Artillery Chaffee Mindoro Hughes Samar Davis Mareshal Hioneral Chaffee Wiliam P. Halt Charlee V W. Humphrey Joseph P Siongrer Grote Hutcheson Calipan Mindere Dune Oy Board of Health For Philippines Nnied Albany Mediterranean

President Signs Civil, Interior Appointments in Washington

The president issued commissions for multiple federal posts including War department appointees Williams Taft of Ohio as civil governor of the Philippines and Joseph Davidson as quartermaster captain. Interior appointments include Kinwand Widding as receiver of public moneys, Woodward KE, David Fleming as land office receiver at Borling Colorado, Charles Tinderlake as receiver of public moneys at Sterling Colorado, and Percy Kirk as receiver of public moneys at Del Norte Colorado.

Washington War—Williams Taft Ohio Philippine Islands Joseph T. Davidson Kinwand Widding Woodward David GC. Fleming Brorling Colo Charlee H. Tinderlake Pilin Sterling Solo Percy ‘Hobekirk del Norte

Pennsylvania Earnings Report From May 1901

The Astordati front reports earnings and expenses for a Pennsylvania division through May 11, 1901. It lists month end figures for May with net earnings and operating costs, noting Buffalo and Allegheny Valley operations are excluded.

Whiteetpina Sania Radieiadi Titem Hilt Buffalo God

Pennsylvanian Postmasters

Announced appointments include new postmasters in Stasyy Lake Carey Wyoming County and surrounding areas as part of Pennsylvania assignments by the postal service. Names and exact districts are listed in the Associated Press report.

Washington Lake Carey Wyoming County

Weather summary from yesterday's report

Yesterday's data for May 1 shows the Wat area with the highest temperatures and relative humidity readings. Precipitation details are unclear. the report notes the 8 pm ending time and mentions general conditions and wind but lacks precise figures.

Weather Forecast for Eastern Tennessee

Fragmentary weather note for Washington and eastern Tennessee predicts rain likely midweek with winds increasing. The garbled OCR hints at a wet pattern and changing conditions through Wednesday, but specifics are unreadable.

Washington

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