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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1901

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Jury Convicts Man in Murder Attempt Trial

Thomas Parker of Armiston faces up to seven years after a jury found him guilty of shooting at Rev. John Keller. Barker denied his wife Mrs. Barker's testimony, while Keller denied assaulting her. Barker's bail set at 100, with sentencing likely Thursday. his counsel plans to appeal to the Supreme Court. Keller issued a post-trial statement denying the claimed outrage and asserting his innocence.

Keller Barker New York Thomas 4. Parker Armiiton N.o de Ware John Keller Miere Dahl Terry Ain Aequiteble Elinegord Eaansel Supreme Court Killer Theough Trowne Mra. Favker Alps Toomon Tohn Keller

Monroe Escapes in Jewels Theft Trial in Washington

After an hour of deliberation the jury found Lewis Frage Mortimer Monroe of New York not guilty of stealing jewels valued at $6,000 from Mrs Olivia Sturling of Massachusetts venue. Monroe was freed as Mrs Monroe greeted his acquittal and the couple left the courthouse together.

Washington Lewis Frage Mortimer Monroe New York Olivia ©. Sturling Massachusetts Liberty Monroe Himo Court House

Steamship Arrivals June 2 From Exclusive Wire

Arrivals include Belgravia, Naples, Columbia, Cleopatra, Glasgow, Liverpool, and others. Cleared ships listed with origins such as New York, Glasgow, Southampton, and Liverpool. Sailed vessels include Monville from Chicago and ships from New York to Liverpool and Southampton. some entries show partial routes and destinations.

Associated Press New York Belgravia Iones Naples Columbia Klimbing Unebia Liverpool Holwncollern Sayles Genin Glasgow Tottendim Bulogne Hunguria Miamabure la Lorraine Monville Astoring Clicgow Southampton Puesa Mavens Thanhnga Campania

Brotherhood of treinmn hold mortgage fidel line

Exclusive wire from The Associated Press in Montreal reports representatives of the brotherhood of locomotive engineers hold the mortgage on the line. The event signifies adherence to the traditional windlia path and the condition governing the section.

Proaa Montreal Brotherhood Treinmn Windlia Pail

Harry Allen Baxter Released From Jail

Harry Allen Baxter of Great Neck L I was freed from Mt Holly Jail after paying 1000 cash security. He had faced charges for attempting to shoot Judge Willis and married Miss Mabel Wills in Camden with her mother and two attorneys present. They departed for New York to start life together.

Philadelphia Harry Allen Baxter Great Neck L. 1 Mt. Sfolly N. C Bop Witb Mabel Wills Baxter Mt. Holly Judge Willis Miss Wills Camden Delaware River Aster Wills Hone Wille Fivearsall Breather William T. von Horn Marrige New York

Doings of the lawmakers pass bills and drop others

Harrisburg report notes the senate spent the morning on reports and readings. The general appropriation bill covering executive, judicial, and legislative expenses moved forward with amendments, while many House postponed bills were dropped from the calendar and cannot be considered this session. Detention houses were approved on second reading, and several specific appropriation measures were finalized.

Mros Harrisburg Senate House Committee Polk West Pen Hospital Pittsburg Milusville Hospital Mr. Voorhees Philadelphia Tatoa Ag Bureau of Industrial Statistices Croan Orlock

Frightful Tornado Devastates Omaha Area Report

Exclusive wire reports from June describe a deadly tornado near Naner and Stuart Nebraska last night. One Anderson family of six suffered multiple fatalities and injuries while other households lost members. Nagust Andersen was away at the time.

Associatid Cross Omaha Neb Naner Vine Stuart Sis Dicoh Greening Dacel Greening Peete Te Dive Gren Greening Margate Greaning Moveie Geeenng Alin’ Uirewerntiite Faed Anderson Wholyen Tda Chitra Dhvngeh Ter Pertha Thendore Nagust Andersen Tiene

Japanese Minister Hoshi Toru Assassinated in Tokyo

Exclusive wire reports from Yokotaima say Hoshi Toru, minister of communications in the Tha cabinet, was stabbed today during a city assembly meeting and died shortly after. A veteran diplomat and former Washington minister, his career stirred controversy and led to calls for reform. He leaves a wife and one son, nine, and a 60-year-old assailant claimed the act was in the country’s interests.

Yokotaima Hoshi Toru Washington Fof Widoon Digi Lame Wapiti Hoshi Hoxbhl Toru Hle

Reading Shops Strike Bursts Over 1000 Go On Strike

Exclusive wire reports in Reading show over one thousand machinists at the Reading railroad shops quit work, leaving the Philadelphia shops operating with some still at work. Delegates from Tamaqua to Philadelphia drafted grievances to President Baer demanding a 10 percent wage increase, union recognition, and an end to tolling and piecemeal penalties. A letter outlining terms was delivered in Philadelphia, but no reply arrived by deadline, prompting a citywide strike extension across the system.

Reading Philailelphia Wit Reading Tife Tamaqua Pahadelphia Baer Witwee Elaimed Philadelphia

Disease Outbreak Hits Horses Feared Tens of Thousands Affected

An exclusive wire report cites Superintendent Hankin describing a new equine disease spreading rapidly through the area. Reports indicate up to ten thousand horses may be affected or dying, with veterinarians alarmed by the quick onset and severity of the illness that appeared last Saturday.

Hankin Mary

Northfield Victim's Body Found Near New York Dock

Exclusive wires report the body of a man found near the Nation storage company dock at Communiaw today. Papers on the body suggest the deceased may be It Stovemy of New Worp, with some uncertain identifiers noted.

Northfield Associated Pras New

Theodore Vo Walle Granted Pension in Rooovelt

Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press reports Theodore Vo Walle of Rooovelt has been granted a pension. Details are sparse due to the brief dispatch. The outcome centers on eligibility and the pension amount indicated as small.

Associated Press Washington Junk Theodore Vo Walle Rooovelt RIL

Grave Situation At Mattewan Coal Fields Sparks Unrest

Exclusive wire reports from Mattewan Wisconsin describe a tense strike crisis at Thacker Mattes coal fields. union agents arrive as nearly 20 Minges miners rally. leaders threaten to use force to oust non union workers if persuaded fails. Guard presence strengthened. potential ejectment of strikers Monday risks renewed clashes.

Associatid Preke Mattewan Wi Via Minge Lambert Hatfield Monde

Quaker City Democrats Meet in Mass Reform Meeting

A Philadelphia mass meeting of dissatisfied Democrats urged reorganizing the city party. Speakers condemned current leaders, called for primary election reform, and proposed a 41-member committee to map a plan for purification and equitable representation in upcoming Democratic national and city conventions.

Philadelphia Tegielatiiee Peeveshata Demu- Cruey Kod Bowen Iite Donnelly Thomas Jivan Arghalanthon Mayne Welters Hoch Berks Moyer Lehirh Center Tierbst Terkes Wentz Montgomers Theler Columbia Frank Miller Northampton Owen Widl Weil Poole

Mine Cave at Pittston Threatens Shaft Abandonment

A Pittston Pennsylvania mine collapse endangers a 30 acre coal section. The cavern formed near Pillar poles by Millntt, McClure & Co. Thirty workers escaped as the shaft is likely to be abandoned after the cave in while pillar gobbing progresses.

Pittston Piller Poallerny Millntt, McClure & Co

Ground Floor Store Fire Kills Fourteen in Paterson Tenement

A Paterson New Jersey blaze sparked by fireworks in Abraham M. Rittenburg’s ground floor store tore through a four story frame tenement. Fourteen bodies recovered or feared dead. many others injured as flames and collapsing timbers trapped occupants and scattering burning debris across the street.

New York Alraham M. Rittenburg Paterson N. J

Dixon Gets Portion of Amerman Estate

Boston June 21 The settlement of the estate of Mrs Ela Amerman who died in Shrewsbury over a year ago has been concluded out of court Rev J K Dixon gains 10000 and his children receive 10000 The remaining balance of about 55000 goes to the heirs The probate and supreme court actions conclude after years of litigation and a petition for executor by H Champlin is noted with his decline to act as trustee

Boston Mass Ela Amermian Shrewsbury J. KK. Tixon Bian Equity Middlesex Superior Court Mast Cambridge Amermin Scranton Wood & Wood H. M. Knowlton Atmerman TH. I.hamplin Rider Walt Worbes Knowlton Amerman J. W. Dixon Dixon Supreme Court Champlin Worcester Dey Dixon

Weather and Local News Briefs From The Morning Paper

Morning weather forecast indicates showers with scattered breezes as regional reports cover a shooting incident in Pateraon and a court case in Gulty. State lawmakers consider new measures while Carbondale and Scranton reporters note local events and education updates across multiple districts.

Anthony’s Body Found In Susquehanna River

The deaf Maward Anthony, 64, of Wilkes-Barre, was found dead in the Susquehanna River opposite Plymouth. He had been missing since Monday. The death is under investigation with a murder theory favored by some. foul play is suspected due to head injuries and possible robbery.

Willams Daniel Dooley Rittenburg Dante Cape Joim Allen Wilkes-Barre Maward Anthony Susquehanna Palit Plymouth Pollo

Manhunt Continues After Sheriff Killings In Texas

A Texas manhunt for Mexicans blamed for killing Sheriffs Morris and Cilover continues. San Antonio’s Juneth Adlapateh says trail remains active despite fatigue among Kerr County Sheriff Van and his posse, who report worn horses and an abandoned pursuit. A new posse is to replace them tomorrow at noon.

Presa Dalits Texas San Antonio Morris Cilover Sucess Sheri van Kerr County Van

Mrs McKinley Condition Updates From Washington

Exclusive wire report from Washington states Mrs McKinley’s condition continues unfavorable. Probability voiced that she may be moved to Canton early in July.

Washington McKinley Camion

Wanamaker Renews Offer for Philadelphia Franchises

A detailed 19th century telegram reports John Wanamaker renewing his bid to acquire Philadelphia street railway franchises. He offers two and a half million dollars to the city, plus a $500,000 bonus to Foerderer and associates, plus reduced fares and potential franchise seizure terms, arguing no hidden strings in his proposal.

Philadelphia Ashbridge Cheeni John Wontinker Robert J. Foerderer Poedderer C. Wanomuiker Wanumiaker Foerderer Ander Delaware River

Agoncillo Leaves Paris Amid Philippine Ties

A European representative of Aguinaldo, Agoncillo, vacated his Paris apartments over a week ago and plans to return to his own country. He had been inactive in Paris for a month yet acknowledged limited news from the Philippines and sought permission to travel to Hong Kong for private business, choosing to stay away from Europe for now.

Oss Varia l-Agoncido Aguinaldo Marseilles Asonelllo Paris Hong Kong Ife Europe Flo Veldam

Be Kachisive Wire from The Associated Peoas

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Washington Oregon

Local Weather Update With Humidity and Temperature

A brief local weather note reports yesterday's conditions with humidity and temperature details. The data appears garbled but indicates measurements of relative humidity, heat index, and precipitation likelihood.

Weather Forecast for Rantori Pennslessia

Washington forecast notes June 71. Showers likely, partly cloudy with southerly winds. A brief outlook predicts the day may include rain showers and cool temperatures, with sky becoming overcast in the afternoon and winds shifting from the south.

Washington Rantori Pennslessia

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