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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1902

Page

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Anti Imperialists Back Roosevelt Over Philippine Army War

A Lake George meeting of anti imperialists endorses President Roosevelt's review of General Smith court martial. They allege demoralization in the Philippine army extends beyond cited cases and urge full investigations, blaming officers and subordinates for torture, kidnapping, and murders in the islands.

Win Roosevelt Associated Press Lake George N. Y New York City Philippines Jacob H. Smith Charles Francis Adis Carl Schurz Edwin Burritt Smith Moorfield Storey Herbert Welsh Ithrist J. WH. Smith Smith Finnd Waller Justier United States

Insane Wife Kills Husband Then Self in Woodsfield

Exclusive wire reports Mia Everett Spence, age 1, killed her husband, age 1, while he slept and then shot herself. The couple had married less than two months and were well connected. Authorities say she may have been temporarily deranged.

Ram Thee Amociatoil Mess Woodsfield Mia Everett Spence

Bryan sails from Bridgeport aboard yacht for New Haven

Exclusive wire reports William J. Bryan left Veridgeport late this afternoon aboard a yacht owned by Lewla Nixon of New York. The party will cruise through Long Island Sound tomorrow and reach New Haven harbor, with landing expected at Block Island on Tuesday for several days of rest.

Bridgeport Conn William J. Bryan Veridgeport Lewla Nixon New York New Haven Long Island Sound Bryan Block

Deaths of prominent attorney and baseball magnate

The death toll reports Philip H. Kumb ler a noted Cincinnati lawyer district attorney and judge dying at his home from cholera morbus. In Winneconny Wisconsin Matthew Kellelen well known baseball magnate and owner of the Milwaukee American League club died after months of illness.

Associated Prev Cincinnati Philip H. Kumbler Cliy United States District Attorney Common Pleas Winneconny Wis Matthew Kellelen

Labor Federation Adjourns After Washington Meeting Plans

exclusive wire report from San Francisco says the American Federation of Labor executive council closed its sessions yesterday and adjourned to reconvene in Washington, D C, in early November.

Federation of Labor Associated Pros San Francisco American Federation of Labor Washington, D. C

New German Shipyards Planned at Coburg

Consul general O J D Hughes reports to the state department on Vulcan Shipbuilding and Engineering choosing Coburg near the North Sea for a new yard. The plan aims to build large vessels with engines and boilers partly supplied by Stettin, due to shallow water limits at Stettin and the Oder.

Washington, D. C Coburg O. J Bualtle Ibe Weilers Stettin Works

Seven Injured In Trolley Car Wreck Near Rifle Range

Five men reportedly intoxicated placed obstructions on the Rochester and Irondequoit railway track to stop an inbound trolley. Car 407 rear collided with car 447, injuring seven seriously and leaving many others with minor injuries. Police seek the five suspects who vanished after the crash.

Associated Press Rochester N. Y Rifle Range Rochester and Irondequoit Summerville Lake Ontario Leonuse

Death by Own Action Ends Life of Dr Grissom

Dr Eugene Grissom a noted alienist and neurologist committed suicide at his son residence 1227 G street N W by shooting himself He had long suffered moroseness physical and mental decline aided by strong narcotics A Granville NY native he served in the Confederate army and later led the North Carolina Insane Asylum at Raleigh for 29 years He held various roles in medical societies and authored works on insanity and expert testimony He was 71 years old.

Washington Eugene Grissom Iain G@ street N. 1S Grissom Granville North Cyrone Raleigh American Medical Society American Media) Society Association of Superintendents of American Insane Asylums

Austian Divorce Case In Vienna Ends Courthouse Row

Sensational divorce case in Vienna features Herr Pollucsek a wealthy commission agent and Count von Wurmbrand as co respondent. Pollucsek allegedly provoked dueling violations and attacked Louis Lackner. Pollucsek and Frau Pollucsek were jailed for two months. Count von Wurmbrand acquitted.

Vienna Herr Pollucsek Count von Wurmbrand Pollacnek Frau Pollacsek Pollacsek Louis Lackner Hul Frau Pollacsek Ald Inanckner

Manila reports forty eight hours cholera cases rise

Exclusive wire reports ten fresh cholera cases in Manila during the past forty eight hours. No provincial updates due to storm disruption.

Presa Manila

Paris Demonstration Sees 100 Arrests as Women Lead Riots

A 15000 strong Paris procession near Place de la Concorde and a similar crowd on the Champs Elysees backed Premier Combes’s decree closing Congregationist schools. Police used mounted guards to control clashes including protests by well dressed women and occasional fights. About 100 arrests were made and roads remained open.

Associated Press Paris Premier Combes Phnce de la Concorde Champs-Elysees Naimes Place Beauveau The Elysee Ministry of the Interior Combes Avenue Abriello Place de la Concorde Champs- Elysees

Fatal Fight in Portland Ends in Death

Frank Carlson and George Baldwin both 19 dueled over two girls in an isolated Portland area. The bare knuckle clash lasted about twenty minutes. Carlson collapsed after a stomach blow and died. Baldwin is in custody awaiting further action.

George Baldwin Frank Carlson Portland Ove Carlson Thaidwin Baldwin

Transatlantic Steamship Arrivals and Departures

Exclusive AP report lists ships arriving and sailing in late July. Vessels arrive at Astoria Clisnen Moville Cevie Liverpool Lia Gascogne Havre and New York depart for Genoa Naples and Southampton.

Associated Press New York Astoria Clisnen Moville Cevie Liverpool Lia Gascogne Havre Ueensdown Verubia Gilbraltar Iuahn Genoa Naples Aller Bouthamptonu Grosser Murfurst Bremen Zeeland Antwerp Southampton Barbarosa

Donahue Kills Dyer After Dance Dispute in Tenn

Borhy Donahue a well to do farmer near Luttrell Tennessee shot and killed Sherman Dyer after attending a dance. The two men had a feud over a lawsuit and Donahue escaped. The incident occurred while returning home from the event.

Asselated Press Knoxville Borhy Donahue Pene Luttrell Tenn Sherman Dyer Donahue

President Roosevelt Keeps Quiet Sunday at Oyster Bay

President Roosevelt enjoyed a quiet Sunday at Sigamore Hill with Mrs Roosevelt and family. He attended Christ Episcopal church in the morning and spent the afternoon with Secretary Moody. No official visitors were received and the Oyster Bay post office opened briefly on a Sunday for the first time in village history. Senator Platt to arrive next Wednesday aboard the Mayflower with Col. Dunn.

Oyster Bay Associated Tron Roosevelt Sigamore Hil Mra Emlin Roosevelt Ferguson Hough Riders Christ Episcopal Church Moody Alexander G.russell First Presbyterian Church Thomas C. Platt Oyster Gay Mayflower New York George W. Dunn Republicun State Committee of

Contract Jumpers Expelled by Players Protective Association

New York July 27 Every man in both the National and American Leagues who jumped his contract was expelled from the Players Protective Association at a meeting in New York. Delegates including Hartsel Davis Daly and Donahue noted unity against contract jumping and re elected Daly president with Davis secretary and Donahue treasurer.

New York Players’ Protective Association Hugh Jennings Pittsburg Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati Tom Loftus Washington Frank Dwyer Detroit Alex Smith Winnie Mercer Henry Hartsel Philadelphia American Charlie Irwin Harry Dolan Brooklyn George Kittridge Boston National Harry D. Davis Warner Pittsburge Clark Griffiths Boston Frank L. Donahue St. Louis American Tom L. Daly Chicago American George Bowerman New Yorks Frank Donohue McGraw, McGinnity Hartsel Alladelphia, Club Protective Association Tom Daly Harry Davis The Philadelphians Frank Donahue

Ledger coal article previews mid summer supply concerns

An exclusive ledger dispatch from Philadelphia notes coal trade remains largely unchanged as shipments lag. By end May total coal sent to market reached 18,781,879 tons, about 4,000,000 tons below year prior, with June shipments halted by the strike and ongoing worry over fuel stocks.

Philadelphia The Ledger

West Point Cadet Pendleton Guilty in Hazing Case

Exclusive report: Cadet Alexander G Pendleton Jr from Arizona is found guilty of hazing at West Point. The case marks the first hazing conviction since the anti hazing law passed about eighteen months ago. The incident occurred during camp with abusive language directed at a plebe in Pendleton’s tent. Pendleton argues he lost his temper and did not intend harm and seeks presidential review.

Washington War Department Alexander G. Pendleton, Jr West Point Pendleton Arizona Vic

Twelfth Week of the Coal Strike Tragedy at Bainbridge Street

A fatal house fire at No 1233 Bainbridge Street claimed two children while they slept. The mother heard cries and found the boy and girl writhing on their burning bed. Authorities suspect the children were playing with matches in bed.

Bainbridge Street

Sensational bicycle races at Vailsburg thrill Newark crowd

Newark July 27 About 6000 spectators witnessed sensational bicycle racing at the Vailsburg track with world records toppled in both amateur and professional events. W Fenn won the ten mile professional race in a record 21 63 1 6 while M L Hurley and Walter Smith shattered amateur marks. Smith rode five miles in 7 18 3 5 and set multiple records using pacing machines.

Newark N. J Vailsburg Wetmore Fenn M. L. Hurley Walter Smith Hurley M. Coffey Mitor Metz Brooklyn Smith Joe Nelson

Castro's sad plight in Venezuela as rebels advance

Widespread revolts menace Caracas as President Castro retreats from Arangua without a shot fired. Rebels converge on Valencia from Coro Suan Felipe Barguisimeto and Monagas leads forces toward Crituco, while the government banks on loans amid rail disruptions.

Associated Press Willemstad Curacaa Castro Venezuela Barcelona Caruacus Arangua Guyman Blanco Chaguaramas Crituco Caracas Valencia Riera Coro Salagnie Suan Felipe Mendoga Barguisimeto Mitos Monagas

Tragic Lake Erie Drowning In July Squall

Two young sisters Anna and Rose Glow aged 6 and 1d years drowned in Lake Erie this afternoon after a squall overturned a boat carrying four children and their mother. The mother and others were nearby and rescued, but the girls were unable to be saved.

Associated Press Cleveland tie-Anna Rose Glow Lake Erie

Berlin July 27 A muddled note on army maneuvers and a public procession

Berlin reports claim a warning to Riper or William auguitet traveling to Poland for September army maneuvers has failed to curb festivities. The text notes restricted celebrations and closed windows along the procession route at Moxen.

Berlin Varlovsa Riper William Auguitet Poland Moxen

Mr Schwab Convalescent Recovery Report From Atlantic City

Exclusive wire report states Judge BF If of United States Steel received a dispatch from Charles M Behwab in Atlantic City noting Schwab is almost fully recovered from yesterday's ailment. Beowad added he had not been very ill.

Associated Prods New York BF. If Gary United States Steel Cooperation Charles M. Behwab Atlantic City Uniteds Beowad Biel

Farmer Burns Wins Two Falls Over Wittmer in Iowa Meet

Davenport July 27 exclusive wire Dwight Burns defeated Charles Wittmer of Cincinnati in a wrestling match winning two falls. Wittmer took the first fall, Burns claimed the second and third via catch as catch can style in a Gruovo Roman setup.

Associated Presa Davenport Farmer Martin Burns Charles Wittmer Cincinnati Burns Wittmer

Polish Delegates Seek Aid as Anthracite Strike Continues

In Wilkes-Barre on July 27 the twelfth week of the anthracite miners strike shows no change. Three hundred delegates of Polish and Lithuanian residents form a committee to visit New York Philadelphia and other cities to solicit aid for striking workers. President Mitchell agrees to serve on the board to arbitrate disputes between Scranton Street Railway and its employees.

Men Mitchell Scranton Street Railway Company Associated Press Wilkes-Barre Indianapolis United Mine Workers West Virginia Wyoming Valley New York Philadelphia Pittsburg Buffalo Scrantor Street

National Federation of Catholic Societies Plans Chicago Convention

National Secretary Anthony Maitre reports the American Federation of Catholic Societies will hold its second national convention in Chicago August 6 and 7 with August 4 as the welcome session. Letters from archbishops and twenty bishops, plus Pope Leo XIII’s blessing, will be read. The federation aims to unite Catholic societies, protect religious and educational interests, study social life, and disseminate truth without interfering with any government.

Associated Press Cincinnati Anthony Maltre American Federation of Catholic Societies Chicago Illinois Leo XIII Maitre United States Federation

Explosion at Sans Bola Coal Mine Kills Two Men

Two men were killed and two others seriously burned by a gas explosion at a Sans Bola Coal company mine in McCurtain Oklahoma July 27. Victims were Andrew Dazell and James Brown.

McCurtain IT. T Sans Bola

King Edward Improves but Still Unable to Walk in Invalid Chair

King Edward at Cowes Isle of Wight remains unable to walk or stand though much improved. For the first time the king used his new invalid chair to move about the palace yesterday, signaling progress in his condition.

Associated Press Cowes Isle of Wight Edward

Weather report fragment for July 27 2002

Readable bits show temperatures with a high around 82 degrees and a low near 46. Humidity and precipitation data are unclear in the fragment but indicate a basic meteorological summary for the day.

My Henge

Weather outlook for Washington Monday and Tuesday

Forecast for Washington the Pennsylvania area calls for warm, falllike conditions Monday and Tuesday with night south winds.

Washington Pennsylvania

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