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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1901

Page

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Platt Amendment Accepted by Cuban Constitutional Convention

The Cuban constitutional convention approved the Platt amendment by a 16 to 11 vote. Senores Tamayo Vilbundas and Osedia submitted the amendment as passed by Congress and recommended its acceptance and annexation to the constitution. A commission will be appointed to draft the electoral law. Washington reports praise for the move and notes the island’s path toward a stable government with U.S. support.

Tamayo Villandas Quesada Congress Senor Ferrero Washington Cubrn Helths All Atom Hive Ubwes Agai Wal Consentiooe War Department

Laur Will Fight Trusts In French Metal Debate

The draft petition from Paris figures Juveli Francois Luou and associates urges action before the Chamber of Deputies to address the American steel tariff. It warns the move could disrupt France’s metal industry and seeks reprisal measures against U.S. steel products.

M. Laur United States Questa Chamber of Deputies IML Commoinys France Paris Juveli Francois Luu Tutur

Charters Granted to Eighteen Street Railway Firms in Allegheny

Harrisburg reports state department grants charters to eighteen street railway companies all based in Allegheny county. Notable is Pottstown Traction Co holder of a 1500000 capitalization to build twenty one miles of road in Pottstown with George M. Malsberger as president and local directors Sott...

Harrisburg State Department Focht and Emery Rapid Transit Allegheny County W. J. Berrman Pittsburg FL Thompson Charleroi W. Marsh Ross L. Gi. Woods Pottstown Traction Sos Pottstown Inciuity George M. Malsberger Jacob C. Sottern Do. Allen Dealy Calvin Fegely S. HH. Pridy Schuylkill Traction Company Tpottetown Company Opers Init

Dinkey Engine Jumps the Track at Paint Creek Bridge

Two men are dead and three injured in a dinkey engine accident on the Windher extension of the Johnstown Passenger Railway at the Paint Creek bridge. The fatalities are Dominick Leander and Cosmi Veelferri both aged about 30s, with several injured workers taken to Memorial Hospital. Victims were employees of the contractors, under foreman Tedder, on the construction crew.

Paint Creek Bridge Johnstown Associated Press Paint Creek Windher Memorial Hospital Domnick Leander Cosmi Veelferri Vosii Dorisis MM Owear Coe Pond Tedder

Fastest Battleship Sets Speed Record at Sea Trials

The vessel, claimed to be the fastest battleship in the world, completed a demanding four hour test, surpassing rivals in average speed. It demonstrated extraordinary rapidity by circling within tight bounds, maintaining smooth machinery with no significant issues.

Heston Iieis Prest- Kents Fords Coenieht Othe Coope Mualintiutabag Vlal Knute Lemegtly Srendiess Lerongives

Unclear Source Listing Names Corporations and Capitals

Fragmented wire service style note lists various corporations and capital amounts with many typographical errors. It references multiple entities such as The People’s Lee Company and The Felivonia Water Company, but most names and figures are garbled, making precise identification difficult.

Tie Harnehieg Tone 12 Derwld Pri Peegniation Hotesdale Capital SN Diter Dede Phage Hilo Packing Gap Seentons Mapaal Erty Vuswye Mountain Felivonia Water Sonygainy Ofeee Forks Potter Countty Allignee Water Cuinoy Ubonsyapital RO Peomlalog Rultiing Machion Manufacturing Company

Transit ordinances pass in Philadelphia councils

Fourteen rapid transit ordinances introduced Monday were passed by both branches. Thirteen grant franchises to street railway firms and one revokes privileges for noncompliance. Bills push for three cent fares. a New York offer for fares and transfers is noted. The measures favor two main firms the surface and the elevated railway companies.

Astociaims Philadelphia Harrisburg Stone Conon Counels New York A. L. Johnson Cononels Surface Railway Company Elevated Railway Company

Fraud investigations unfold into army commissary frauds

Exclusive wire reports from San Francisco say General Shafter and Inspector General Maus are probing fraud in the army commissary branch amid arrests of Lewis Abraham & Sons for buying and selling government supplies. A warehouse south of Market Street holds large quantities of stolen military goods as officers expand inquiries.

San Francisco Shafter Maus Department of California Federal Grand Jury Army Service Cita Lewis Abraham & Sons Daily Newspipers Jincob Steveley Abrahams Hall of Justice Segieur Market Street Seymour

Taylor Convicted of Murder in Second Degree

William Taylor of Washington D C was convicted of murder in the second degree for killing his stepmother on Mineo Solast during a visit to Baltimore. He received a fifteen year sentence after the jury cited his mental weakness as a factor in the crime.

Baltimore William Jenn )Taylor Washington

Notable arrivals amid tumult in European capitals

The report notes the arrival of Mrs. Brussela, wife of General Louis Bote, at a railway station near Wr Lewd, Rome. It also mentions papal reception for Mer O Connell and remarks on coal miners' protests and a renewed expedition tied to the Whine province, signaling unrest and political maneuvering across regions.

Brussela Botha Louis Bote Rome Dune Mer O'Connell Chiba Wilver

Local officials push vacancy fill after judge Yerkes death

An official meeting in Higohs County discusses filling a vacancy on the bench created by the death of District Judge M. Green of Kasten. The resolution supports nominating Judge Yerkes of Higohs for the vacant post and aligns with Blair County political moves.

Alloona Colunty Mena M. Green Kasten Blair County Yerkes

Uncertain Report From Asepeialiyt Press Sparks Confusion

A garbled report from The Asepeialiyt Press describes an incident during swimming near a canal with references to Exelonive Wired, Hareishing, Jono A lavles Theidlinger and a city in Ohio. The text is unclear with many misspellings and lacks verifiable details.

Exelonive Asepeialiyt Press Hareishing Jono A Lavles Theidlinger Ohio City

Captain Herlihy Held In Bail For Neglect Of Duty

Captain John Herlihy was held on 1500 bail by Magistrate Cornell in special sessions on charges of neglect of duty for permitting vice in the Eldridge Street precinct, known as the "Tied Ligne" district, while in command last year. The action stems from accusations by Rev. Patock of the Pro-Cathedral presented before the old police board, which previously acquitted him.

Associated New York Tmolles John Dy Pheclty Hell Sclal Court of Special Sessions Magistite Cornell Tarlem Telwie Eldridge Street Terlihy Padtock Pro-Cathedral Patlee Board

Explosions at Port Royal Mines Prompt Inquest

An explosion at 4 o clock in No So shaft Port Royal mines spurs an inquest led by Coroner Wynne Westmoreland. Witness Tom Cilensen claims the explosion followed a man responsible still in the mine. Efforts to recover the entombed workers face gas hazards and mine safety disputes as authorities consider rescue or further flooding.

Tom Cilensen Hadley Gleason Hhs Pather Carroll Smithton Burnlog Thayve Covroll Father Cowroll Father Arrvolt

Rioting at Rochester Erupts as Strikers Clash

Exclusive wire reports riotous lines of striking laborers and sympathizers marching on Portland Avenue. Officers and detectives faced welters of sticks and stones as teams were driven off still more, while Mayor Carnahan vowed to urge contractors to end the strike.

Rochester N.ooy Carnahan Good

Newport News Strike Expands Hit List At Yard Complex

The Newport News shipyard strike widens as about 300 electrical plumbing and pipe fitting workers are laid off following interference by strikers. Management expects more departments to cut back, risking a shutdown of the city’s main industry within a week or ten days unless a settlement is reached.

Newport News Vadune Hivgely Abe Wim Cloke

Henry Labouchere Fined by Exclusive Wire Front

London report states Henry Labouchere was fined for contempt of court after remarks on a trial. The Associated Press correspondent describes the proceedings and the editor of Youth as the principal defendant. judgment followed.

Henry Labouchere

Y M C A Jubilee Reports Growth Across Land

The International Y M C A Jubilee convention opens with praise service and addresses on fifty years of work. Judge Selden P. Spencer speaks on lessons from a half century, while Herbert Ames notes the contribution to city problem solutions and urban betterment.

Spencer W Flerbert B. Ames Montreal Young Men's Christian Association

Local Weather and Civic Notes Spark Morning Brief

A weather oriented morning notice reports likely local rain and general advisories. The piece mentions various civic items including a Jubilee Convention, state lawmaking activity, and college activations.

Association Address Highlights Jubilee Efforts and Youth Welfare

The report notes total expenditures of 2407 and receipts totaling 45 150 from various activities, with jubilee funds aimed at supporting a one million dollar endowment. Dr Theodore Ta Cuter of New York sent an outline due to illness, while G Stanley Hall of Clark University spoke on youth physical development and Edwin L Shuey addressed commerce and industry welfare.

Oto Sen Sprlei Theodore Ta. Cuter New York Annus Siamie Pr. Chyler Edwin L. Shuey Dayton Ohio G. Stanley Hall Clark University Worcester Mass

Dismembered Body Identified in Chelmsford Case

The dismembered body of Mrs. Wilfred Blondin, found near Chelmsford, is identified by her sister in law in Lawrence. The investigation links Blondin to prior jealousy and abuse allegations. Blondin, a former employee of Morles Hayward & Co, vanished after departing work on a morning in Lowell.

Lawrence Mass Wilfred Blondin Chelmsford Dreland Canada Goldier Boston Casey Llard Green Street

Census Expert Convicted as Principal Suspect in Seance Killings

Joseph H H Ching, a Saint Marys County lawyer, was found guilty as the chief conspirator in a federal census office plot involving a seizing of money. He faces a two year sentence in Baltimore, with Judge Morris noting the jury could have returned no other verdict. Ching immediately signaled an appeal to the U S Supreme Court.

Har Stinnere Joseph HH. Ching Saint Mary's County Baltimore Morris United States Court Ching’k Wihori Supreme Court of the United States

Odd ceremony ends with diplomas awarded in tense scene

A disrupted event concluded as graduates received diplomas while tensions rose. Community leaders, including officials and organizers, faced interruptions and murmured disputes during the closure of the proceedings.

Gettysburg Memorial Bill Faces Opposition in State Legislature

The Pennsylvania legislature debated a £250,000 appropriation to build a memorial on the Gettysburg battlefield. Democrat Mic Haag opposed the plan, arguing funds should go to hospitals, while Voorhees urged support. House and senate actions covered numerous hospital and public works appropriations with amendments and potential conference on education and butter bills.

Hang Harrishurs Gettiwenburg Sailiors Pennsylvania Wien Pascel We Tea4 Mic Haag Schuylkill DOD Mr. Voorhees Phiiladelpha Jules Senate Williamsport Province Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Home Force Cildren Pottsville Kane Hospital Robert Packer Philadelphia Orthopodice Hospital Children's Industrial Home Harrisburg Johnstown Todd Hospital Carlisle Alnilie Home New Castle O11 City Hospital Board of Public Eharlilies Free Hospital Ford House

Governor Stone Vetoes Promising Measures Amid Disputed Reforms

The governor places the seal of disapproval on proposed amendments and borrowing expedients, citing concerns over soundness and biased elites. He signs limited reforms, abolishes several bills, and reorganizes offices while creating new judicial districts and altering county clerks registrars roles.

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Unclear OCR Record From The Association News

Fragmented text presents names and places with poor OCR. It mentions individuals such as Kali Hreien Soutlunpto and Piledevich Ter Grose, with references to New York and Aniwerg Moltyndalle, but lacks coherent events or actions to summarize.

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Weather forecast for Washington region shows heat and wind

Weather outlook for Washington and nearby areas indicates continued high temperatures with possible heat and humidity. Forecasters warn of variable winds and the likelihood of late day relief as systems move through.

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