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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1901

Page

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Morgan presses Nicaragua canal clause in Senate speech

Senator Morgan resumes debate urging that the Clayton Bulwer treaty not impede legislation for a Nicaragua canal. He reads the Cayton Rutwer provisions showing a potential treaty violation and urges action to allow canal construction despite the treaty. The Senate later elected William Frye president pro tempore, praising his impartial leadership. The reciprocity treaties were not discussed this session.

Nicaragua Prye Maine Senate Ives Morgan Ginik Costa Nicaragua Canal Mr. Morgan Congress Sonatar Rye Lia Cole Tengues Hoe Hart

Assembly Election Ballot Confusion Rumors Denied

Report from Delaware indicates the assembly failed to change the ballot for the United States Senate as daily operations proceed. Officials stated there was no material alteration to the ballot, with the next meeting scheduled as planned and no new delays reported.

Dovel Del Murk F Edward Adilicks Seatenday Tower Row Seston Olmetingn

Senate Nominates Several Officials Amid Unclear Names

A terse Washington dispatch reports executive nominations by the senate including several unclear names such as Hobe rts Me onmick and others linked to positions tied to Roumania and Sereiac Captain A. 8, Crveninaidd. The text is garbled, but indicates confirmation actions and cabinet-level roles.

Washington Martell Senate Hoberts Davkeon Dent Ivenias Wilkon Maine

Nominations by the President for Civil and Military Service

The president sent to the senate nominations for judges and attorneys in Illinois and Maine. It lists Walter Barrett and Walter Loving for army ranks, plus several others including James Edwards and William Vose for various posts, with appointments in Pennsylvania and Nebraska.

Ine Tantey Walter H. Loving Lewteenant Slater Arr Elirgenne James Franklin Edwards

Murder Stalks in Texas as Mob Pursues Negro Suspect

Mrs Conway Younger a farmer's wife was found dead after a night attack. a mob of about 200 men led by Younger tracks a suspected Black man with bloodhounds through the Texas countryside. Evidence includes a deep gash and a brush path where the body was found, and the crowd vows to bring the killer to justice.

Corsicana Texas Conway Younger Younger

Negotiations at Pekin reach indemnity principle agreement

An Associated Press dispatch from Pekin reports the negotiators have agreed on a general principle for primate indemnities, seeking harmony with Roman and English law. Debates linger over full payments for some reputations, with a high profile claim of 19 000 for a family and 20 000 for property, valued much higher than estimates. Talks are expected to continue, barring commercial treaties which may delay completion.

Associated Pre Pekin Conemnities Beeckwell Woodle Perlin Mareh Warates Vor Waldereen Perin Mavelids Third Asiatics Lnter Noerkter Mane Sheng

Cooper Is Expelled From Hawaii Territorial House

The Hawaiian Legislature opens in February with J Akina Speaker and Dr Nicholas Russell as Senate President. On the third day Secretary Cooper is ordered out after Buckley’s resolution, citing separation of branches. Cooper remains to record proceedings, prompting a Washington rating request and a 20 to 10 vote to expel him.

J. Akina Mauati House Nicholas Russell Hawaii Senate Cooper San Francisco MarehweThe Dlawall Akina Hawalin Island of Math Nichole Russell Buckley Amiuet Dale Ie Processnge Tepuablivens McKinies Washington Independenta

Palisades Park Riparian Rights Questioned by Senate

New Jersey Senate asks questions on riparian rights for commercial water use and Palisades waterfront. The inquiry centers on granting the Palisades commission power to acquire riverfront along the Hudson for preservation and state park creation.

New Jersey Senate Trenton St. Merci Senate

Mrs Fox Acquitted in Child Tragedy Case

Ground jury found Mrs Fox temporarily insane when she killed no one and attempted self harm after claiming abuse by her husband. She was discharged from custody and freed.

Child Norristown Manel Myra Hertha Pox Ledwe

Fraud in Manila Courts Under U S Probe

A United States Philippine commission inquiry centers on Senor Mamejo, chief native judge of the Court of First Instance in Manila, accused of fraudulently aiding the Enrique estate’s administration. The case, long and high profile, has seen the estate shrink from an original value of 1,000,000 to about 350,000 through alleged fraud.

Associated Prem Manila United States Philippine Commission Senor Mamejo Diuday Court of Firat Instatce Enriquee Tait Frand Thie Vrate

Havana Dock Strike Spreads Across City

The general strike in Havana escalates over American imports and wage concerns at the Wiaird Line docks. Neltermen join, with Hackers and cart drivers called out in sympathy causing widespread disruption.

Havana

Mine Disaster in Prussia

A mine disaster in Prussia kills several workers and injures many after a fire damp explosion. Rescue efforts continue as shaft collapses hinder access and authorities assess the scene and casualties.

Prussia

Be Licclaive Wire from The Associated Prices Princeton Mingele

Inaccurate OCR fragment references Princeton and Cho Vlreby with mentions of coast regulation and equipment. The readable text is garbled and lacks coherent events, dates, or named actions to form a clear news item.

Princeton Cheveland Vawl van Divi Jett

Reclusive Priest Shoots Self In New York Restaurant

Minneapolis dispatch reports Roman Catholic priest Vrancie Nodgyoski died by suicide after a Dalutlh decree quote. Two letters were found. one addressed to a person in Winira New York and another to a waiter in a local restaurant.

Myer Minneapolis Dalutlh Tev Vrancie Nodgyoski Ideal Betel Winira N. Y Waitten

Dewey Receives Prize Money from Treasury

Treasury issues warrant in favor of Admiral George Dewey for prize money deemed due for actions related to the destruction of the Spendali tech at Manila harbor on May 1. The exclusive wire report assigns the item to The Associated Press style as a ceremonial payment acknowledging the event.

Dewey Meee

Southwark Steams Away After Grounding Incident

Report from The Allodated Prege by Exelsive Wire states the steamer Southwark, unloading for Antwerp, ran aground in Tower Bay last night. The crew endured a frightening ordeal, with wave impacts lifting her near the hull. Salvage efforts continue as the vessel steers to a safer harbor.

Southwark New York Antwerp Tower Bay al Wilermoon At & Coliok Intaide Reinad

Wife Charged in Topeka Slaying at Home

Police report Mrs. Webster arrested for murdering her husband in their residence in Topeka. Authorities say Webster attempted to kill herself after the crime. mental state is under investigation as officers treat the case as a possible domestic homicide.

Indiana Senate Act Extends Woman Suffrage Rights

The Indiana Senate adopted a resolution to extend the right of suffrage to women. The action aims to broaden participation in elections and marks a significant step in the women’s rights movement.

Proga Indianapolis Indiena Senate

Mail for Troops in China

The United States military postal service in China reaches an agreement with Japan to speed mail for troops in North China. The portmasters will route mail via Japanese transport between Shuingshuk-Kwan and Madi and US ships will escort mail between Shane-hai-Kwan and Tien-Tsin. A second line of service notes two monthly trips of the New Orleans between Nagasaki and Ching-Wong-Tao to carry mail.

Washington United States Military Postal Service China Japahone Postiiice King Shuingshuk-Kwan Madi Thin Moi Nagashi Shane-hai-Kwan Tien-Tsin

Kaiser’s Wound Aboard Incoherent Station Report

A scrambled report from March 7 describes Emperor William arriving at a castle after a station meeting with the empress and Count von Bülow. Surgeons visit prompts bulletin about his health and a supposed vision of a sailing ship triggers agitation. The piece notes the emperor’s aborted visit and uncertain condition.

Ein William

Liberal Spanish policy vows liberal reforms and oath of office

The new Liberal cabinet in Spain plans a policy favoring liberal reforms and curb clerical power. Sigasta pledges to reestablish the constitution, empowered by the queen, while Captain General Weyler raises the state of siege and the ministry takes its oath of office. A Washington telegram notes the oath was taken likely the previous night.

Madrid Senor Sigasta Cmbinet Spain Woyler Lege Uinkstry Washington Air Storer Martrid State Department Winketry

Rice's Deportation Order Reported by Manila Bulletin

The Manila Bulletin publishes the official order for the deportation of Nice, a former insular government official, from the United States. The decree states investigators found the charges credible and warns he is a dangerous incendiary and a menace to military operations, thus ordered deportation.

Washington Marcel Nice Manila United States Riowa Riew

Boers Weary of Fighting Surrender Possible With Aid

Report from Pretoria suggests burgher leaders may surrender with most followers if assistance and a free pardon are offered to rebels. WIRE dispatch notes potential peace terms amid ongoing fighting and in the urgency of relief.

Pretoria Maren Tel

Unclear historical ship arrivals from New York routes

Fragmentary OCR notes list arrivals and departures between New York and European ports with names such as La Bretagne and Rotterdam. Several lines are garbled, but references include oceans, ships, and cities like Havre Naples and Amsterdam.

New York Ametetdana Rotteniam la Bretagne Havre Clyerevirg Peeteria York Heester Salva Rotterdam

Unclear text from state board briefing

The document is garbled with many misspellings. It mentions a secretary and a state board but provides no clear event, date, or actionable facts to summarize. No definite persons or organizations can be reliably identified.

Ripper Bill Signed as Scranton Appoints Recorder

Governor Stone approves the Muehlbronner bill creating a new city government for Scranton Pittsburg and Allegheny and appoints Janine Maly as Scranton recorder. Mayor Moir accepts oath with a $25,000 bond and begins duties while reorganization plans unfold under the act.

Scranton Stone Horkshire Mueulbronner Tittsburg Allegheny Janine Maly Midleamn Pittehurge Tlis Tribune Clevernop Stone Moir Ferritorlane Eltyto Charles Robinson HL von Btorch Macor Mole Norman Cray Recorder Molr Aix

Temperatures Hint at Mild Day Across Regions

Weather indications today show pair and fiding temperature shifts. General weather patterns suggest variable cloudiness with light winds and a chance of afternoon showers.

Tragic Death From Practical Joke In Sayre

Miss Lolo Wilson an 18 year old girl from Chester N.FH died after a practical joke by friends. A speaking tube simulated the dead lover calling and she swallowed carbolic acid later that evening. The incident was reported from Sayre Pennsylvania.

Binghamton, SN Nowa Sayre Mise Lolo Wilson Voller Chester, N

Slavery Reported in Anderson County Stockades

The Anderson county grand jury reported that practical enslavement exists in stockades where convicts are kept under contracts signed in ignorance. It named J T Fowler G W Power and W G Hammond as planters operating stockades and barred confinement for petty breaches. Indictments expected in June term.

Columbia Boc Anderson County Jidige W. Bennett J. T. Fowler G. W. Power W. G. Hammond J. Bk. Boges

De Wet Hard Pressed Reports Inoperative Guns

Report states General De Wet commands a numerically inferior force with limited firearms facing heavy pressure near the Change River Colony, as his troops struggle to maintain position against advancing enemy units.

Hleemfontely Caange River Colony Mitoh de Wet

Local Industry Leaders Face Transition Amid Turbulent Talks

Fragmented OCR text hints at a merger or shift in a marine trade sector with executives and engineers involved. The piece mentions Laie emapinners and Chvewtonedt figures, plus a forthcoming event in the week ahead, though details remain unclear due to damaged wording.

Wohdol Jae Orionie Maine Tratty Ft Te Ene Riety Siendar Vellon

Unclear OCR Note on Aeffeveeth Braet Work Plan

Fragmentary text from an article discusses a plan or event in Brooklyn related to a project or contract. It mentions potential funding, comments, attempts to upset officials at Breckhnnaty ward, and bonds tied to government use of certain castings. Names and specifics are unreadable.

Aeffeveeth Brooklyn Breckhnnaty Wille

Trade report shows US exports to Kumia steady after policy

A March report from The Ascoraiea Vrene Washington indicates that in the past year the export value of American goods to Kumia remained unaffected by the Kumian government's retaliation for a countervailing duty impound on Reslan mogar. The trends imply resilience in exports despite the policy move.

Washington

Fire Claims Lives of Sundere Family in Hot Springs

A blaze in the southern part of Hot Springs, Ak, killed Marc T.-Mee Sundere and her niece Viola Wilton. Neighbors and Min Rundies tried to rescue the child, but the fire destroyed their home and claimed two lives.

Hot Springs Marc T Mee Sundere Viola Wilton Min Rundies Wien

Cuban convention debates Platt Amendment fate in secret session

The Cuban constitutional convention met in secret to discuss the Platt Amendment. Conservatives want dissolution and no change, while radicals push to refer to a special committee. most delegates favor continuing and reporting to Washington. No uprising feared as crisis passes.

Havana Vines Ing Senor Liorents General Rivera General Bansully Geome Executive Department Washington Senor Nunez United States Sener Laneuily Wood Sonor Committee On Special Relations Nto Conservanv Mond Thans

Assault on Lichtenburg Reports British Casualties

Dispatch from Lord Kitchener via AP datelined March 7 describes an attack on Lichtenburg by Tiplares forces with a 200 yeoman and 200 Northumberland Fusileers garrison. Major Pletch er and Lieutenant Pall are reported killed as reinforcements are sent. Separate Cape Town report notes Boers capturing Pearston with 799 men and two guns, and movements of forces near Aliwal North and Smitfield in the Orange Free State.

Londia War Office Lord Kitchener Pretoria Lheltenburg Tiplares Pletcher Pall Cape Town Pearston Great Riot River Aliwal North Capsolonuy Howsvithy CoWent Orange Free State Steynle Smitlfield Here Brier Hamilton Milvatier

Murrow Pledges Speech At State University Amid Tense Split

Exclusive wire reports of a high profile event at a state university detail a crowd of about 140 students from twenty states attending a charged gathering. The student body is divided by clear factions including reformers and conservatives, with a controversial death tied to a campus figure clouding the proceedings.

Phot Titeltin Matelh Tye Murpow Jy High University Juet Feud Ermlenia Atate Rudd Reeves Claereaa Godaate Stulents Wy Werdow Tuniow Sephenweret Han Tresiiene Lee

Unclear OCR fragment reports on local figure reelection attempt

Fragmentary wire service note describes an official figure reappointment or reelection in a town. Text is garbled with names and events, rendering specifics and outcomes uncertain.

Weather Forecast for Washington and Nearby Areas

Weather outlook for Washington and surrounding towns shows likely rain. Winds shift to a fresh southerly direction with breezier conditions.

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