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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1901

Page

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Legislature Adjourns After Prolonged Session and Broad Reforms

Harrisburg reports the 1910 legislature adjourned after a record long session begun in January. It approved about 287 appropriations, including funding for schools and the capital, passed a major charity package, created new courts, and enacted the famed Ripper law. The body also rewrote tax, railroad, and election provisions and proposed constitutional amendments on vote machines and political reforms.

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Informal Reception Fetes Senator Snyder With Clock

The final session of the senate adjourned after elections and committee reports. Senator Snyder of Chester received a large half clock and a watch during an informal reception, with gifts also presented to him from state officials and staff.

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Closing Scenes in House Highlight Gifts to Speaker

The Harrisburg house session ends with speeches and gifts to Speaker Miershadh and other officers. Key presents include a silver dinner service for the speaker, a silver tent service for Journal Clerk Shaver, and various jewelry items for other officials. The session adjourned after greetings and a concurring vote on a resolution honoring the speaker's rulings.

Harrisburg Trists Davies Crambria Hoth Lehigh Allentown Fair Dales Messrs. Koonta Somerset Hoy Clarion Walton Stone The Hose Miershadh Metlam Lancaster Girvin Shaver Tuber Chie Paige Cooper Lie Ehlefeloch Sendie Bricker Ehair Corny Laverne Spyenker Marehall Ehtaly Mo. Voorhees Philadel Phila Muloney Veringe Coruay Voorhees Vive Voce Messe Coray and Paul Philadelphia Paul House

Parle dune 27 pope and Visionary musings

Fragmentary OCR text mentions the pope and a discussant named Pir Lopipeent with unclear context. It references a Lug page and a potential public or religious discourse, but the meaning is severely garbled and specifics are unavailable. No clear events, dates, places, or organizations can be identified.

Philadelphia rally denounces public crime and backs Rothermel

In a packed Academy of Music gathering, Col. McClure and others attack city officials and organize reform. A telegram from Postmaster General Amith sparks chants as ex District Attorney Graham is greeted. Rothermel is urged for reelection while Weaver is criticized. Resolutions name reform, appoint an executive committee, and pledge support for honest government.

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Pennsylvania Bar Association Pushes New Divorce Law

The Pennsylvania Bar Association approved forming a committee to study state divorce law with aims to standardize procedures. The move seeks uniformity in divorce cases, not changing current grounds. The session closed with remarks, a vote of thanks, and a banquet for about 400 members and guests.

Bedford Pennsylvania State Bar Association Lucien Fr. Alexander Philadelphia Committee On Harmons J. BR. Callahan

House Burned by Blackmailers Claims Life of Mrs Carson

Blackmailers demanded 5400 from W. C. Carson, a Cowley County farmer, and threatened to burn his home. While Carson was away, a fire started and Mrs. Carson burned trying to save a valuable violin. She escaped once but died from injuries after returning inside. No arrest information is given.

Carson Associated Press Topeka Kan W. C. Carson Cowley County Oxford

Prize for Historical Essay by Pennsylvania Society

The Pennsylvania Society of New York announces an annual prize for the best historical essay on Pennsylvania history. Open to senior students of the University of Pennsylvania Lehigh University State College and the Western University of Pennsylvania. First prize 375 and second 200. Essays due by April 1 1902 and to be sent to secretary Barr Ferree 7 Warren Street New York.

New York Pennsylvania Society of New York Bishop Potter Barr Ferree Pennsylvania Theniversity of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Lehigh University South ‘Hethlehem State College Western University of Pennsylvania Pittsburg

Maritime Arrivals and Departures Noted at Ports

A scrambled report lists vessels arriving at New York and Cherbourg and ships sailing from Cherbourg to Bras, with names like Steqmigo, Joanie, LiverQent, Urivotetawa Baileys Steamers, and Stoner Koenigen Tonle. It mentions Oceanke, Montageon, and Kreamer Tove among others as ports of call and origins.

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Morrison Found Guilty in Murder Trial

Jessia Morrison was convicted of murder in a sensational case tied to the former relationship with a city resident. The jury delivered a verdict after a trial marking a dramatic turn in the ongoing legal saga. Morrison faces potential sentencing with appeals anticipated by her defense.

Doors of Big Bank Closed and Seized in New York

In New York on June 27 the Seventh National Bank at Broadway and John Street suspended payments. Forrest Raynor was appointed temporary receiver, amid fears from a $983,000 clearing house debit and loans to Henry Marquand & Co totaling about $1.6 million. Depositors gathered as the cashier shut the doors.

Forrest Raynor Henry Marquand & Co New York Seventh National Bank Broadway John Street National Bank Examiner George W. Adama National Bank Fixaminer Samuel Thomas Kimwall Edwin Gould William H. Kimball Lorenzo Semple William Nelson Cromwell Cromwell Gilpin Clearing House Adams Mr. Cromwell Seventh National

Five Men Fall 80 Feet in Tank Elevator Accident

A temporary platform on scaffolding failed inside a large tank elevator, sending five men plunging eighty feet. Four were killed. one wounded severely and not expected to live. Victims include John Keefe Jr of Buffalo, W Kruse of Greenville, John Corbett Jr of Hartford, Peter Krozinger of Fremont. James Curl of Belfast is hurt.

Enffalo John Keefe, Jr Buffalo W. Kraise Greenville John Corbett, Jr Hartford Conn Peter

Temperance Legion appoints new officers in June meeting

The Temperance Legion elected officers including Grace Tagye as president and Cullen as vice president. Marganet McMillum was named corresponding secretary Mia Lodretta Rie received the recording role and Lily Linville became treasurer. The treasurer reported a balance on hand of one dollar after payments for expenses of the past year.

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Weather and Proceedings Mix in Early Morning News

Partly cloudy conditions forecast with local government notes on suspensions and meetings. Reports include city fiscal strain, court activities, and educational contest results amid regional financial and industrial updates.

Yale Wins the Boat Race in a Gutsy IVs Victory

Yale gains the inter university rowing title on the Thames by a slim length margin over Harvard in a four mile race watched by about 20 000 spectators. Yale also wins the Freshmen contest while Harvard claims the varsity four, and officials note a slow time due to a light cross wind. Coxswain Chittenden praised for strategic push as Goodall faces collapse in Harvard boat and Yale's stroke Cuneron motors the finish.

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Statement corrected on Seventh National Bank affair

The Evening Journal prints a corrected bulletin regarding the Seventh National Bank matter. It states the Associated Press did not issue the bulletin or carry any dispatch related to Perry Heath and the political friendship claims.

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Knights of St John Hold Annual Convention

Officers of the Knights of St John met in Roelimater New York for their annual convention. Delegates reviewed the constitution and elected a new grand line of officers and changes to the order.

Knights of St John

Prohibition Convention Affirms Purpose to Divorce Government from Liquor Traffic

Harrisburg June 67 Isaac Monederat Meadville attorney and J J Porter Plasburg merchant nominated for supreme court judge and state treasurer at the state Prohibition convention Charles T Jones Philadelphia reelected chairman. $500 raised for campaign. platform denounces party corruption calls for ballot reform and direct legislation endorsing Prohibition aims. Delegation 177 with 40 percent women.

Harrishburg Isaac Monederat Meadville Supreme Court J. J. Porter Plasburg Charles Tt. Jones Philadelphia Prohibitory Amendment Association of Pennsylvania EH. T. Ames Williamsport Silas C. Swallow Harrisburg Swatlow Prohibition Party Pormaytsanit Cline Olimena Keystone Theo United States le Dineih Coffler Evih Nathlanal Oliver W. Stewart Chicago Rev W. J. Baton Pittsburg

Weather Warmth Delays Bris Hoy and Litivle in Pa

The report from Wosthington dated June 7 notes unsettled conditions in eastern Pennsylvania. Observers cite foggy morning, light to moderate wind, and forecasted showers affecting upcoming events.

Wosthington Bris Hoy Litivle Pennsylvania

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