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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1901
Page
1
In Harrisburg the House adjourned to save key appropriation bills from defeat amid party fights over the judicial apportionment and other fiscal items. Debate centered on funding for hospitals, social services, and county court counts as leaders pushed for final action before closing hours.
Exclusive AP report from Harrisburg June 40 notes the defeat of the Guffey ballot bill. Wave of opposition ends prospects for immediate ballot reform. Strong entities include Harrisburg and the Associated Press.
Report from Havana quotes General Nunes praising improved relations since the transition. New companies with American capital have located in Havana and investor interest grows, while some Cubans remain wary, fearing renewed U.S. dominance.
The Devine brothers were arrested in a alleged mobbing and torture plot near Dewees, with their sister Livine reportedly held as a prisoner. One account notes a $1,000 payment and a $200 returned, while four men allegedly entered the house to seize money hidden with claims of a violent outcome if not freed.
Exclusive wire reports Kane Clidine and William J. Stone discuss a third party movement in Missouri. The Associated Press notes calls for a new convention to adopt party principles and challenge the current Democratic leadership amid calls for reform and split loyalties within the party.
A bridge collapse on the Dry Park area near Honideleks wrecked a work train and injured several laborers. Reports list master mechanic Wesnarkgrers, fireman Crawl, and laborer Morrison among the deceased and injured, with Samuels later reported out of danger.
An exclusive wire from The Asdolites Pree reports that Wo Ting-fang, China's chief minister, will be reappointed to his post by the government. The decision reflects his role in negotiations over the Pekin occupation and indemnity questions amid delays and customary terms.
Philadelphia delegates selected a Republican ticket led by Willis as district attorney and Walton for recorder of deeds, with other nominees including Brooks and Rathmell. A separate correspondent report covers the Barker murder case, detailing Keller on the stand and witness testimony on Barker’s sanity amid court drama in New York and Jersey City.
Fragmentary text references a meet and various names and places but is unreadable. The readable bits point to a school or club event with participants and locations, lacking coherent details to form a complete report.
An unclear Washington notice refers to an agency action involving interior department powers. It mentions Protoper the Biownk and a Crewtes context with references to Covad and Apictio, but the details are obscured and no clear outcome or dates are identifiable.
Local rains expected with notices of school night activities at the Wikh School. General statements reference community figures and a town contest with contestants and standings. The piece notes approval status for a committee and lists developing civic topics and local organizations.
Rioters were fatally shot during an attempt to enter a maritime mine complex where non union workers labored. Sheriff Hatcheld mobilized fifty deputies as miners planned a renewed push amid bloodshed and warnings of further action by authorities.
Miss Spring, a young woman from New York en route to a sanitarium in Danville, fell from the Queen City express near Henryville. She sustained injuries and died shortly after at a hospital. officials feared internal wounds.
A discussion of urban street railway projects and key figures, including mentions of Hyde and Harrisburg, with references to capital, development plans, and proposed routes. The piece cites potential investors, city officials, and companies shaping midwestern transit expansion.
A long report from Pekin outlines indiscriminate shooting and looting by foreign troops and the mistreatment of civilians including women and children. General Kaitee and General Chuffee discuss restraint of American troops, the prohibition of loot ing, and the broader impact on civilians amid the Boxer and foreign military actions in the region.
A terse report describes Chinese forces being permitted to reoccupy places evacuated by Allied troops. The dispatch notes joint operations, leadership, and ongoing tension as military positions shift amid neutrality threats and postwar arrangements.
Fragmentary text from a historical page mentions names and places in garbled form, with no coherent event, date, or outcome readable. No identifiable persons, organizations, or locations can be confirmed from the readable segments.
The local board scheduled a planning session after a council vote. Officials cited budget framing and project milestones for the upcoming quarter.
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