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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1902

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LoaLdale Collery Resumes Operations In Strike Era

Lehigh coal operators restart No 12 mine near Pottsville as unionists denounce nonunion work. Locals report most old engineers and pump runners back, while firemen remain partly out. Wider industry turmoil includes relief plans and court actions affecting miners.

Wilkes-Barre Delaware and Hudson Coal Comny Wemen's Association Coal Company United Mine Workrs J. F P. Mullahy Firemen's Nen Nicholls

Gas ignition evidence in Rolling Mill mine disaster inquiry

The inquest confirms the explosion was due to gas that had accumulated but not reached its peak. The ignition source remains unknown, with foreman and fireboss witnesses unable to explain how it lit. About 10 percent of the 600 miners are seasoned, and safety practices include lantern rules and daily fire boss checks. The hearing will continue with state mine inspectors as witnesses through Saturday.

Dentence Mother Jones Thomas Haggerty Chicago John Mitchell United Mine Workers of America Jackson Roosevelt United States Supreme Court Mitchell Wilkes-Barre Indianapolis Ind W. B. Wilson Parkersburg Wilson Johneatown Miller Willl Henry L. Rogers Thomas Ll. Foster Griffith Powell M. G. Moore al. G. Prosser George T. Robinson Jefferson Tne Republican Party

Lieutenant Hickman Trial Ends as Acquittal Expected

The court martial of Lieutenant B. A. Hickman over ducking natives in Tabayas during pursuit of insurgent Cabellas ends with an acquittal anticipated. Defense admits specifications with dispute over unlawful wording and cites general order 10. Telegraph from General Chaffee urged locating Cabellas despite risks. Witnesses claim the third man died from injuries, not ducking or molestation, while the prosecution questions credibility of that claim.

Manila Liieutenant B. A. Hickman Tabayas Cubullos Tayabas Chaffee Cabellas Coballos Hickman

Manila TV cigar makers strike for higher wages

Cigar makers in Manila have gone on strike demanding a material wage increase. The industrial action affects television related production and labor conditions in the city.

Manila

Captain Strong and May Yohe Headed for Europe

Enclusive wire from London reports Captain Putnam Bradlee Strong of New York arriving with the St Paula passeng ers and staying at a West End hotel while May Yohe sails for Europe aboard the Fierkt Bismarck. Strong denies wrongdoing, says he pawned Yohe jewels with her permission and that all proceeds went to her. He claims he travels to restore his name and repudiates theft of Yohe’s safety deposit.

London Putnam Bradlee Strong New York St. Paula West End May Yohe Lord Francis Hope Europe Strong Associated Preae Jagan May Yoke Ivy Ifate Knickerbocker Trust Company

Venezuelan Battle Hourly Expected Amid Provisional News

Exclusive dispatch from Washington reports Captain McLean aboard the cruiser Cincinnati relaying Topeka's alert of an imminent attack on Puerto Cabello Venezuela. The note also says consuls elected the American president of the conference as Caracas prepares for renewed hostilities.

Puerto Cabello Associatedress Washington McLean Cincinnati la Guaira Topeka Venezuela Marietta Cuman Carupano Barcelona Falke Coningia Rejentis Gazelle Suchet Castro Caracas

Racing at Cleveland Sprints and Times Highlight Grand Circuit Meet

Exclusive AP report from Cleveland July 24 notes three favorites and one outsider winning amid tight finishes and fast times. You Bet was unseated in heat three but advanced again. attendance reached 11,000 as multiple races showcased best times such as 2.11 and 2.00+ in various pacing and trotting classes with drivers and horses including Daphne Dalls, Don Budy, Charley MA, and Avions among others.

Cleveland Ohio Frank Erwin You Bet Wentworth Kine Lee Darwin Hallie Hardin Lord Marsh Boralmi Gold Bug Rose Daphne Dalls Antioe Od Gmscomme Ansell S . Aggle Dan Wilkes Charley MA Dorothy Redmond Glory King ‘Chimes Anthella Edna Cook Viessecsie E Ispestecaseccesecsas Tertimin Geor Ccpratrasaaccta Arecsonexeanteness Wihons Blaxa, Snitz Prank Powell Cubanola Sylvianne

Pan-Handle Express Wreck Near Dayton Strikes Fatal Blow

Indianapolis July 4 The Pan-Handle express was wrecked tonight eight miles out of Dayton Ohio Two are known dead and several others missing The disaster sent shock through the region as rescue teams scrambles to locate survivors and secure the wreckage.

Associated Press Indianapolis Dayton

Overseas Shipping News From The Atlantic Sitters

Exclusive wire reports Havre sailing Lu Savole bound for Havre and Fuerst Bismarck departing Hamburg. The La Touraine arrived New York from Havre and Potsdam sailed from Boulogne via Boulogne. The Teutonic arrived New York from Liverpool aboard the Teutonic.

Associated Proas New York Lu Savole Havre Fuerst Bismarck Hamburg la ‘Touraine Rotterdam Potsdam Boulogne Liverpool Teutonic

President Roosevelt Addresses New Jersey National Guard

President Roosevelt visits Sea Girt to address the Second Brigade National Guard of New Jersey. He praises citizen soldiers, urges modern arms, and stresses duty day by day while noting government aid to state guards and recalling Spanish-American War service.

Roosevelt New Jersey National Guards United States National Guard United States Senate Tampa Fla

Island dispute over Marcos Island title sparks diplomatic move

A Japanese cruiser will transport a diplomatic agent to Marcos Island to assert Japan's possession claim. Japan says the island was annexed in 1898 and discovered by a Japanese subject, while the United States notes Captain Rosehill sparked a prior claim by landing there thirteen years ago and planting a flag. The State Department warns Rosehill to avoid resistance as Japan moves to secure control amid guano interests.

Yokohama Kusaugi Japan Marcos Island Rosehill Washington State Department United States Treasury Department

Wreck on Ohio and Little Kanawha Kills One, Feeds Many Injured

Exclusive wire report from McConnellsville Ohio July 4 details the worst valley railroad wreck in memory. A rear coach jumped a trestle forty feet while the train rode at thirty miles per hour. Miss Gertrude Sherwood of Patton's Mills is dead and six others fatally hurt. About a dozen more are seriously injured.

McConnellsville Ohio Little Kanawha Gertrude Sherwood Patton's Mills

President’s yacht Mayflower delayed by dense fog

Exclusive wire reports William Loeb Jr says the Mayflower was detained by fog off Staten Island after leaving Atlantic Highlands at 4:40 p.m. with the president’s party en route from Camp Franklin Murphy at Sea Girt, aiming to anchor for the night and return home tomorrow morning.

Associated Press Sea Girt N. J Roosevelt New Jersey Atlantic Highlands Pier Franklin Murphy Kean National Guard Alice Roosevelt W. Emlen Roosevelt Christine Roosevelt Loeb Sagamore Hill Mayflower Murphy President Roosevelt Associated Ross Oyster Bay William Loeb, Jr Tompkinsville Staten Jsland Staten Island William Loeb Jo’ Nowlaymia Atlantic Highlands

Judge Pennypacker resigns effective August first

Exclusive wire report from Harrisburg states Judge Pennypacker submitted his resignation to the state department with effect August 1. The notice arrived today and ends his judgeship.

Harrisburg Judge Pennypacker State Department

What Democracy Must Do to Be Saved

A terse statement from Governor Stone’s private secretary refutes a public dispute over who christens the battleship Pennsylvania. It confirms the ship will launch after the governor’s term ends and supports Miss Quay as the honor recipient, noting Senator Quay’s role in securing appropriations.

Harrisburg Executive Department KB. C. Gerwikz Stone Miss Quay Bnattleship Pennsylvania Senator Quay Miss Stone Mise Quay

Daring Hold Up of Mexican Central Rails Net $50000

A Mexico US train robbery on the Mexican Central near Permijilo at 2 30 am aboard a progressing express car net $50 000 in currency for Banco Minerco Chihuahua. Two robbers rode outside then entered the express car and forced Messenger Buckner to surrender. The trio fled into darkness as the train slowed. A passenger dispute over fare led to the stop and the same man blamed as a conspirator.

el Paso Permijilo Buckner Banco Minerco Chihuahua

Fierce Race War in West Virginia

In Womelsdorf near Phillipps two unknown black men were lynched by a mob of several hundred. One victim died in a station house, the other was hanged in a park and mutilated with bullets. The killings follow the murder of Chief Bud Wilmoth on July 23 and sparks fear of further violence as both races arm and flee.

Bud Wilmoth Bollington Ilkins

Quebec Monastery La Trappe Destroyed By Fire

A large fire devastated La Trappe monastery in Oko Quebec destroying the building. The blaze began around 5 o clock and burned until 1 am as monks priests and villagers fought it. Ninety seven monks escaped and are housed nearby. Fire destroyed sacred vestments and wine supplies while four chimneys remained. Two monks were rescued from the top floor in dangerous conditions.

Oko Quebec la Trappe Don Marte Antonio Agricultural College Seraphim

Taft Leaves Italy on Ocean Steamer Journey

Governor Taft sails from Naples on the German steamer Princess Irene bound for Maunth with Judge Smith and Secretary Carpenter among its passengers. Captain Strother of Taft’s party was aboard and prepared to depart for New York on the steamer Aller today.

Associated Press Naples Maunth Taft Judge Smith Carpenter Strother New York Aller

Lightning destroys barn and farm buildings in Eden

Exclusive wire reports from Lancaster July 4 that Jacob Ayok’s barn at Eden was struck by lightning this afternoon and totally destroyed along with a tobacco shed other buildings and crops on the hundred acre farm. Logs valued at about 100 dollars were burned.

Lancaster Jacob Ayok Eden

New England Democratic League Hear Bryant at Nantasket

In Nantasket Massachusetts on July 24 a large crowd heard speakers from across the United States discuss Democratic principles. Bryan argued for genuine harmony based on Jeffersonian ideals, contrasting the aristocratic Republican factions with democratic leadership responsive to the people.

Associated Press Nantasket Mass Massachusetts Bay United States New England Democratic League P. A. Collins London Boston William J. Bryan Edward M. Shepard New York Senator Carmack Tennessee Senator Bailey Texas Federal Express Mr. Bryan Rockland House

Weather Record For July 24 1902

Local weather data shows high temperature around 90 degrees with low humidity. Relative humidity estimated at 70 percent and precipitation recorded at 0.3 inch for the 24 hours ending 8 PM.

Forecast for Washington weather Friday and Saturday showers

Weather forecast from Washington July 4 calls for Friday and Saturday showers. Expect variable winds turning west with occasional showers. The forecast notes uncertain details due to garbled OCR text.

Washington Masten Pennsyvania

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