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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1901

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Lusitania Struck Sea Reef At Newfoundland Shore

The steamer Lusitania, bound from Liverpool to Montreal with about 100 aboard, ran ashore near Seal's Cove Newfoundland in fog. Passengers in fear fought crew for boats. one lifeboat reportedly capsized with possible drownings, while others were rescued and taken to local fishermen's homes.

St. Johns Lusitania Elder Dempster Company Liverpool Montreal Cape Rave Seal’s Cove Cape Orient Steam Navigation Company Dempster McMey Dempster Line Laird Bros Ist

York machinists end strike after closed-door declaration

Exclusive wire reports the York union machinists ended their strike today behind closed doors with no formal statement. It is believed the parties accused ten of late demands and may return to work as individuals once accepted by the others.

York

Cleveland Transit Wage Increase For Conductors And Filomen

Exclusive AP report from Cleveland notes that the Little Consolidated Company led by Senator Maria will raise wages for all conductors and fellow workers who have served one year or more. The exact figures and effective date are not yet released.

Cleveland Cleveland City Railway Company Betner The Little Consolidated Company Maria Fmelormen T Ie Company Dore

Governor Nominates Willis Topham to Philadelphia Political Bureau

Wacksburg reports Governor Stone will send to the senate the nomination of Willis Topham of Gronmantown Philadelphia for director of the political bureau in Philadelphia for the term of one year.

Wacksburg Stone Senate Willis Topham Gronmantown Philadelphia Mliopl

Yale Commencement Highlights Endowment Drive Progress

Yale University held its 199th commencement in pleasant weather as President Hadley spoke on curriculum changes and university improvements funded by recent gifts. Ninety-six graduates received degrees plus several honorary doctorates including W M Pynes, J M Taylor, H P Beach, and Gifford Pinchot. The ceremony also marked completion of the bicentennial fund drive with substantial gifts from notable benefactors and an expected total endowment of 1.5 million dollars, with further large gifts anticipated from family donors and estates.

Mresa New Haven Conn Yale University Hadley W. M. Py F Paunes Brown University J. M. Taylor Vassar College Harlan P. Beach Yale William J. Dodge Theodore Tl. Devinne New York James Hougtelling Chicazo St. Andrews Brotherhood Mepiscopal Church Gifford Pinchot Division of Forestry Department of Agriculture Washington F. G. Newlandy Congress Nevada Elmer J. Simney University of Wyonne Felomis Het. Poni C.D. Borden Frederick Vanderbilt James Shelps Spokes Bathdine Charles Edward Harkness Pitt Dennings George Bliss

Senator Scott Named President Pro Tem in Senate Caucus

The Republican senatorial caucus in Harrisburg nominates Senator John M. Scott of Philadelphia as president pro tem for the next Senate. With 26 present, Scott is the sole candidate, and Lovett is chosen unanimously for the aide post. The committee includes Snyder Chester Keyser Philadelphia Matson MeeKeun Sproul Chester Heldelbaugh Lancaster Ware Philadelphia Stewart Franklin Fisher Indiana Stineman Cambria.

Associated Brass Harrisburg John M. Scott Philadllphia Senate Twenny Quay Republicans Melee Magee Grady Philadelphia Vaughan Jackawanna Mir Scott Snyvdey Ma. Lovett Snyder Chester Keyser Matson MeeKeun Sproul Heldelbaugh Liancaster Ware Stewart Franklin Fisher Indiana Stineman Cambrila

Glaser Performs Desperate Jump Into Susquehanna River

Glaser, a traveling salesman from Wheeling for the Blowd Brothers Wobsceo company, leapt from Market Street Bridge into the Susquehanna River in Williamsport on June 26. He struggled as bystanders, including several young men, came to assist. temporary relief followed but the motive appears linked to a failed attempt to take his own life.

Williamsport M4a Glaser Miitshing Blowd Brothers’ Wobsceo Company Wheeling Susquehnana Glawe

Transatlantic Sails Report From Bremen To New York

Fragmented OCR notes show a ship routing report with arrivals and departures. It references ports in Bremen, Liverpool, Cherbourg, and Southampton and mentions staunch connections to New York and Queenstown service.

Sow York Dove Kensington Annwe Bathoroea Bremen Bea Uretagoe Columbia Manmnburg Salled Lowia Southamplans Teuharie Liverpoal Vaderland Antwree Vie Cherbourg Southampton Bit Waal New York Saileiki Koenigwin Luts Motterdain Mugs Ballyon Queenstown Servi Liverpool

Navy Marine Drowns During River Maneuvers

Exclusive AP report from Philadelphia June 24 states Corporal Pramk Overly of Dalimon Ta a United States Marine attached to the V Yaokee in the League iniood navy sad drowned while attempting to swim the Veloraee river today. He was defeated with vimpe and wank.

Associated Press Philadelphia Pramk Overly Dalimon Vite States Marine Yaokee League Iniood Navy Sad

Deaths of a Day in Lehiah Valle Division Chief

Exclusive wire report notes the death of a Pennsylvania and New York division leader of Lehiah Valle at Lume to Punkhannock from illness starting last August. Mir. Keron, born 1891 in Maueoh Chunk, rose from apprentice to division superintendent and was widely known along the line. Funeral set for Saturday.

Associated Pres Tunkhaingk Dane Kaiser Pennsylvania New York Lehiah Valle Nailed Mir Keron Maueoh Chunk Evach Boy

Three Killed in Wabash Train Wreck in Indiana

A westbound Wabash Limited derailed on an undermined trestle nine miles west of Peru Indiana at 12 30 AM. Sixteen dead and many injured, mostly Italian emigrants bound for Salt Lake City. Names and injuries list span New York Denver St Louis and Toledo passengers. Rescue efforts mobilized from Peru Logansport Lafayette and Danville as relief trains aided the wounded.

New York Associated Presa Peru Ind Wabash Limited William Jetten Iron Mountain Railway John Ickes Salt Lake City William Catten Iron Mounttain Railway David Agnew Green Oak John O'Mara Denver Htalian Niegla Polusu Anna Tuber St. Louis Joseph Moxxa Trinidad Colo Mercert Menger Hilledate Mich Joseph Cruse New York City Joseph Crise Teorge H. Milver Dalton Mwh John F. Withiamson Bowling Green O Arma Charles Lugenbuhl West Hoboken Nydy Wilken Lafayette Walter Laid Wabash The Hey J. Mc Walsh Logansport Horne del Derwinnis Pittsburg J. B. Wood Mrewnel Baggageman Toledy N. WR Sanders Stonington Mark ‘Taylor Detroit Toledo Myer William Cotten Butler Adams Debrie Ald Ite Loginsport Danville

Breaker Burns at Delaware and Hudson Mine Wilkes-Barre

A June 26 report from Wilkes-Barre states the large No 2 breaker of the Delaware and Hudson mine caught fire, destroying the breaker and nearby buildings. Rescue operations saved most workers, but four men were feared dead until later found alive. about 650 workers were left idle, with losses around 100000 dollars.

Wilkes-Barre Delaware and Hudson Company Cornelius Cannon John Brake Peter O'Donnell Louis Dugdale

Weather Indications Today Local Rains Promised

The morning bulletin cites likely showers in the area with chances of light rainfall. No major flood alerts issued for Almtelda region and general weather updates are provided.

Railroad Wreck Kills Thirteen In Italyan Carriage Disaster

A train wreck near a culvert washed out the structure causing the collapse on the trestle. Thirteen Italians were killed with three fatally injured and eleven seriously hurt, while thirty one passengers were slightly bruised. One body identified, Fanny Mueht vie remains unlocated. Conductor Brownley uninjured.

Dren Brownley St. Louis Ramsey Fanny Muehtvie

Prohibition State Convention Nominating Candidates at Harrisburg

Exclusive AP report from Harrisburg June 6 states the Prohibition State convention will meet to nominate candidates for state treasurer and Supreme Court judge. Possible justices include W. W. Lathrop Emmet Nichol and H. L. Robinson. Lee J. Grumbine is discussed as treasurer candidate. The gathering opens at Wolcott with welcome by Rev Silas Fallow and response by Homer L. Cassel. An oratorical contest was held tonight in the board of trade auditorium with college representatives competing for prizes. A district meeting is planned for Thursday with remarks by Oliver W. Stewart and H. L. Malton.

Harrisburg Prohibition W. W. Lathrop Scranton Emmet (. Nichol Wilkes-Barre H.L. Robinson Uniontown Lee J. Grumbine Lebanon Wowelock Blaze Chaairman Jones Silas (. Fwallow Homer L. Cassel Pilsbury Board of Rade Diase Nation Oliver W. Stewart Chitago H. L. Malton Pittsburg

Victim of Pan-American Ride Tragedy

A rider identified as Andrew Jones died after attempting to ride a wheel over a forty foot bend into a lake at Pan-American. The incident occurred June 5 during a public event, with details reported by Vie Associated Prona.

Vie Associated Prona Bullalo Andrew Jones Veddyide

Governor White Seeks Public Aid for Coal Field Flood Victims

West Virginia flood disaster widens with dozens of deaths and widespread property loss. Governor White says state aid will suffice for flood sufferers while coal fields remain in ruins and restoration may take months. More provisions and outside relief flow in as communications and tracks are repaired.

White Charleston W. Va Prbdice Rowstome Aindomie Virginia A. BR. White

Plow Trust Organized by Associated Wire

A new company named Plow Trust Incorporated was formed in Trenton on June 28 1910 with capital of 5000. The organization aims to support most plow companies in the United States through cooperative efforts and shared resources.

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Washington Weather Forecast Note

Unclear forecast for Washington with distorted terms likely indicating windy conditions and possibly rain. Readable fragments suggest a Friday update with northerly to westerly winds and low visibility in coastal areas.

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