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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1901

Page

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Controversy over Scranton hospital bill renews in House

The session renews debate on Scranton hospital funding as the House considers the hospital measure and other bills. Members clash over journal approval and absent members rules while committee reports on capital projects and welfare bills move forward.

Scott Ayer Tonialet Alessis Renooin Chien Connell Edewards Patley Flenderson Wopp Seth Me Connell Rethelseal van Murphy Marshall Phall Allegheny Hall Ted Eusten Ciarvin Beranton Hospital

Thirty Men Entombed in Coal Mine Disaster

A mine explosion at shaft No 2 leaves over thirty workers trapped, with many feared dead. Known entombed include Wick Peoples Tony Stickles and Frank Davenport. superintendent Deane Wortley and foreman Michael Kay among those missing. Rescue efforts continue as smoke and further blasts hinder effort. volunteers join with crews to search No 2 and adjacent shafts. Local families await word as authorities consider rescue options and safety measures in the Burning mine zone.

Port Revi Nooo Wick Peoples Tony Stickles Frank Davenport Thy William McCone Deane Wortley Michael Kay Buell Hines Peoples Stickles Davenport Daly Stakes Setler Bow William Met Une Wortley Roy Stadt Neo Ol Rosene Rdight Sotie Melia

Ninety Two Railways Receive Charters

Harrisburg June 1. The Pennsylvania Railroad era ends with nine two railways receiving charters under the Boettis Bees Hapld transit lines. The combined capitalization of these companies totals 1 000 000 while the state revenue from them amounts to 842 148. The life of the OOM Enos is extended to Wilkes Barree and Selton.

Harrisburg Pharvia Horg Traction Company Veytite Hirieburg Delecorel State Department Munions Wilkes-Barre

The Steel Company Purchases New Asset

The Steel Company units announce a new purchase involving multiple entities and a complex transaction. The report references Lebanon Pennsylvania, Packawanid Inc, Steel Humanstes pilchased and Glendiggar Saplings, with unclear roles and several mis-spelt names. Further details are obscured in the OCR, but the filing indicates a capital investment and property dealings affecting local industry.

Exchelio Arweiatint Maes Lebanon Packawanid Inc Steel Humanstes Wilielee

Handler Wins from Sullivan in Nail-Biter by Newark Duels

In a tense city pool match, Trepton Atiletly’s team beat Sullivan as Spike Sylvan and teammates clash for the top spot. The Newark player made key shots while Vasher defended, preventing a late comeback in seventeen rounds.

Trepton Aline Vasher Lin

Cuban Convention Postponed

Exclusive wire reports the Cuban convention was postponed by the Associated Press amid ongoing Culwar continu fiumal conyitdon. The date set to hold the meeting today was delayed due to unspecified circumstances involving Capole and Auten Mt ibe.

Tie Associated Peres, Masons Auten Sal Aoi Capole Todloy Bo Metal Ny

Botha Urged to Seek Peace as Boer Agents Meet in Europe

The Transvaal Former President urged to accept best terms in peace talks. Boer agents travel to The Hague for a conference while Mrs Botha heads to The Vogue to join Mr Kruger in urging a negotiated settlement.

Transvaal Hague Berlin Dune Lewis Tilversum Botha Tno Ape Kruger

Governor Signs Heidelhaugh Bill and Other Acts

Harrisburg dispatch reports Governor Stone signed the Heidelhaugh Hill accident insurance bill requiring insurers to maintain a reserve equal to fifty percent of premiums. Additional approved measures address permit processes, municipal zoning, civil procedures, and use of private property for public works.

Harrisburg Heidelhaiel

Not a Party to Guaranty U S Shuns Joint Indemnity Pact

Washington reports reveal anxiety in diplomatic circles over the United States refusal to join a joint guaranty for the Chinese indemnity. European powers doubt the Hague tribunal approach will be acceptable, while the U S may negotiate separately with China on its share.

Washington United States Associated Piss Ina China

Weather and Rail Updates Highlight Morning Edition

Fair and warmer conditions are reported today with regional notes on rail issues and public safety. The section mentions court trials, infrastructure projects, and coverage of local governance and industry.

Wilhelmina Seeks Hague Arbitration to End War

A dispatch from The Hague reports Queen Wilhelmina visited Berlin to secure Emperor William’s consent to end the South African War through Hague arbitration. German Chancellor von Bülow authorized the statement, noting Britain’s reluctance to concede unless other powers join. The article suggests Britain may approve if other states offer terms, while Germany maintains a cautious stance on intervention.

Berlin Kleines Journal Hague Wilhelmina William Hague Arbitration Court Awelbuml Dreibund Count von Bulow Eoghan Frames Rusia Germany Turie Great Britain Keuger Knope Hvitain Aretoun Widenon Great Weilain

Third Brigade to Camp at Mt. Gretna

Adjutant General Stewart approves Mount Gretna as the encampment site for the Third Brigade and Perkusie for the First Brigade. Encampments will be held in July 1927. Official orders will follow once Third Brigade encampment pricing is set by General Wiley.

MT. Gretna Adjuant Stewart Harrisbore Perkusie Mount Gretna Wiley

Trap shooters practice amid unfamiliar London conditions

American trap shooters faced tough London conditions as a warmup for tomorrow’s contest. Elevation and yardage differed from US norms, yielding lower team scores. Chamberlain Powers posted twenty straight before a miss, while Gil resten Rietlbert from Spirit Lake reached twenty once. Tekamp of Indianapolis scored nineteen as veterans faltered.

London America United States Chaimncey Powers Prasadur Ti Hale Reltilbert Spirit Take Iowa Kot. Teipp Indianapolis Touok Law Biner

Franchises Debate Over Privileges and Revocation Powers

A shaken summary notes Philadelphia franchise discussions on revoking privileges for underused utilities and elevated lines. Key figures include Albert TL Tolima and city officials debating free fare proposals and financial reorganizations for transit and utility firms. The outcome hinges on committee votes and potential legal actions.

Reading Mill Closed Amid Striker Pickets Reach

A Reading Iron Company mill on Oley Street opened with about eighteen workers to start three heating furnaces, while a strong picket presence urged many would be workers to stay away. Officials had special officers on site and the company pressed to keep laborers from joining. The plant normally hires about forty men.

Treas, Teading Ita Oley Street Reading Iron

Lowell Death Mystery Deepens in Headless Body Find

Chelmsford woods discovery shocks Lowell authorities with a headless corpse found near Chelmsford Centre. Autopsy inconclusive on cause of death while medical examiner notes the head severed by a sharp instrument and a gunshot wound just beneath the skin. Suspect identity remains unclear, with only a few leads suggesting possible connections.

Lowell Maes Lowdless Chelmsford Centre Geo Ange

Fire at Luke Fidler Colliery Breaks Out

A blaze erupted Saturday morning at No 4 slope of Luke Fidler colliery and fed by accumulated gas drove flames beyond control. Officials shut the shaft and diverted Coal Run Creek into the slope to slow the fire. Resumption is months away.

Shmokin Luke Fidler

West Point Examinations Report On Cadet Appointments

The report outlines cadet examinations at West Point with names and status of appointees. Grant was appointed as a sergeant with limited duties while several others remain unappointed and will await leave decisions.

Paswil Holby Arthiar Alison Aliaiar

Two Girls Disappear in Miliden. Bodies Found

Miliden Massachusetts June 1 The body of Miss Lutistin Middie seventeen was found in Melisavere park this noon The younger sister Sadie fifteen is missing after the pair disappeared early last week The two daughters of Council A Bidsalles of this city are linked to the case

Miliden Mass Mise Ldustin Nae Melisavere Park Pom Lem Noday Sadie Dia Ciel Gounel A

National Guard Discharges Officer in Pennsylvania

The Adjutant General Stewart issued general orders for the National Guard of Pennsylvania. Captain William Knox of Company A, First Regiment, is discharged for absence beyond thirty days without leave. The orders also approve Colonel Dougherty to move Company T from Wannimile to Nantl.

Tlarrisbure Ceneral Stewart National Guard Pennss William ©. Knox Dougherty Wannimile Nantlwaalin

Report on Mrs McKinley Health Update From White House

Surgeon General Stormline stated Mrs McKinley is improving and in fair condition. President Mottintney is also reported to be progressing as doctors monitor her health at the White House.

Senate Coult Gael Washington Lomein Mula Ceneral Stormline White House Mig Mottintey Ani

Unclear Witte Fron Te The ohwitee of Capital Chaetmell

A fragmentary report from The Associated Press in Wirrislurg notes the city council member Ta, ML, facing expulsion from the under party. State Councillor Wobwnanth, or Miladelphia, visits to discuss netwinning membership and the same expelled member, who recalls resignation.

Wirrislurg Chaetmell Dir Thie City Washington Wis Uey eAlaine Cleobingle Fox Industrial Commission Teadye Ayattaville Mel TEAL Nealiba Diay Cina Wine

Unable to determine full headline from damaged OCR

Fragmentary text references wine trade and labor actions with mentions of unions and display of union influence. Context unclear due to garbled OCR.

President Truesdale Denies Rumors of Resignation

Exclusive: Wirerom reports from New York that President Truesdale of the Lackawanna railroad denies resigning amid strike rumors. He says the company has no settlement proposition and criticizes strike leaders for circulating false information to keep workers in ignorance while traffic remains strong.

Nesociated New York Tne Truesdale Lackawanna Railroad Scranton

Winding Up the Singerly Affairs

A late nineteenth century style notice reports the winding up of the Singerly affair. Executors and administrators are named including Earle and McCarney. The sale of assets is planned to settle the estate under court supervision with a master appointed to oversee the process.

Associaton Press Philadelphia Pepe Ninersen Lm de Vire Statea Cincuit Wort Toilia Wathioviaire Heocht Maldistine Company William My Singerky Singerly Lest Nye Nathonal Bank Chestnat Sardines Pony George TH Earle, Jr Weainel Lait & McAriney Simmerly Detiniot Assintint United States Atbotnet Teck Pidign McPhiornaniats Hite

Single Tax Movement Evident in Press Across States

The article surveys the spread of the single tax idea, noting lawmakers and voters in several states debating its adoption and representing it as a constitutional reform. It cites chief proponents and critics while highlighting limited trials and regional reception.

Mistamped Beer Seized Amid Soviet Era Scare

A scrambled report describes seized beer and a wire from a distant satellite. mentions a draft of Hiv Exelisies and a political figure in a tense atmosphere. The text references a government round and a high official in a fictional setting.

Unclear text fragment on political topic

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Waelietie Witte and the United States economy. It is unreadable and lacks coherent facts, names, places, or dates to summarize a specific event or person with confidence.

Unclear Source Fragment Seeks Coherent News Item

Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and places including New York and Rotterdam but lacks coherent events or context. Readable entities include Bremen Liverpoel Wellsdig and Chevbounes Servia, suggesting misread proper nouns. No clear action or outcome to summarize into a factual card.

Wilke Dl Aweneladind Pines New York Sblitieh Antieppe Afiamsee Rute Bbnoviien Ad Caine Rubetin Mura Whenfold Bremen Si Sethian Chevbounes Servia Liverpoel Ablip Mpa Wellsdig Fo Witailsdewdls Stateqdayy Rotterdam

Exiled Writer Found Dead After Long Hiatus

The Associated Press reports the body of Mosilie Dowd, an author, was found today after a period of disappearance. Dowd had been missing since March 4, and today police confirmed the death as investigators examine the scene.

Mosilie Dowd Mike Dowd Niger

Noted Governor Syford Reported Murder Hoax Incident

A garbled excerpt reports a governor named Syford involved in a suspicious event on June 10. The fragment mentions a claimed body and a conflict near a willow area, but details are unclear and inconsistent.

Furedlomia Aly Syford

Unclear text fragment from a local newspaper item

Fragmentary OCR text from an unknown page segment with many garbled words and names. Cannot determine clear event, people, or organizations to summarize with confidence.

Unclear OCR fragment mentions Frank Sewel and stock firm

Fragmentary text references Frank Sewel former president of the Sirselpander Live Stock company, with garbled location names and roles. No clear event or date established.

Baitisaw Baum Cieimaped Orm Kiser Poamk Moukofebler Frank Sewel Sirselpander Live Stock Company

Unclear excerpt yields no clean headline

Fragmentary text provides no readable events, names, places, or dates to summarize into a coherent news item or card. The passage appears garbled and cannot support a factual title or summary with distinct entities.

Cuban Delegates Face Platt Amendment Pressure in Convention

A dated Washington dispatch warns Cuban delegates at the constitutional convention may be urged to adopt the Platt Amendment to secure U.S. support. It notes U.S. Secretary Root and President will adjourn once efforts stall, and fears loom that Congress will delay annexation until a workable Cuban self‑government is clear.

McKinlay Washington Dhawan Chenemil United States Congress Root Island Covernor Genera Wood Cali United Surtes Pulina Jania Plath

The Average of Wheat and Dietetic Wire Analysis

An article discusses wheat averages and dietetic data, referencing Myer Association and Pedigree notes. It mentions wheat varieties, nutritional aims, and associated figures, with technical terms and scattered organization names throughout.

Fragmentary Telegraph Notice From An Unknown Era

Fragmentary OCR reads about public notices and names that imply legal or civic actions. The garbled text mentions dates, places, and people in a vague telegraph style. The exact events and entities remain unclear due to damaged source text.

Weather fragments and unclear notes from yesterday

The readable text shows garbled weather notes with scattered words about precipitation and temperature unclear measurements. The source contains partial terms like yesterday and weather but lacks coherent data, making it impossible to extract a precise forecast or figures.

Unclear Message About Pennsylvania Warner Viresstays Moidibemelis

The readable text references Pennsylvania and a Warner term but provides no coherent event, names, dates, or outcomes. Details are fragmented, hindering an accurate summary of events, actions, or entities involved.

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