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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1902

Page

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Prince Henry Sails Away After U S Visit

Prince Henry of Prussia sails from New York aboard the Deutschland at 3 45 pm after a warm visit. Farewell scenes include Mayor Low and U S officials, with Admiral Evans and dignitaries expressing friendship between Germany and the United States. The Hohenzollern steams toward Bermuda as the German party departs amid cheers.

New York Admiral Evans Hohenzollern Hleboken Maneleth Bodes United States Roosevelt Heinrich Prince von Drougsen White Mouse Washington Maretti Tod Kchrs Mm. Roosevelt Misa Roosevelt Tiendore Roosevelt Prince Henry Prussia Germany America Low Hohengollern Admiral Evins Atlantic Corbin Hill Deutschland National Letter Carriers’ Association Lincoln Garfield McKinley Admiral von Seckendorff United Singing Societies Hudson County N. J

Reinforcements for Africa rise after Methuen setback

Exclusive AP dispatch from London reports British resolve after General Methuen's disaster. Lord Rosebery told Glasgow students that blows strengthen us and urged equanimity. War Secretary Brodrick pledged 6000 yeomanry and large drafts of cavalry and infantry for Lord Kitchener, with full support.

London General Methuen Lord Rosebery Glasgow Brodrick House of Commons

Stolen Goods Found Hidden in Barn Loft

A quantity of goods valued at 200 were found last evening under a pile of hay in the loft of A Y Zimmermoat's barn at North Waterlo Stroudsburg Pa. It is believed the goods were stolen by burglars and placed there. The plunder does not belong to local residents and consists of fancy articles of fine quality from a luxuriously furnished home.

Stroudsburg A. Y. Zimmermoat North Waterlo

Cabinet Discusses Irish Situation Amid Nationalist Indifference

London report says the British cabinet met with Lord Salisbury presiding and George Wyndham detailing Irish conditions. A. J. Balfour advised on handling agitation as nationalist leaders claim suppression would end Irish self government. Russell criticizes boycott and misery in Connaught, noting rents paid from New York and Chicago.

London Lord Saliebury George Wyndham Ireland Dublin Aa. J. Balfour Treasury United Irish League Thomas Wallace Russell Tyrone Thanes Russell All Ireland Tie Treland Evercion Connaught Europe New York Chicago

War Revenue Repeal Bill Faces Senate Committee Revisions

Washington March 11 The senate committee on finance did not complete its consideration of the war revenue repeal bill today. Several amendments were adopted mainly on wording and tobacco tax provisions were adjusted to restore the prewar rate of six dollars per hundred, with contention over bucketshop tax remaining unresolved.

Washington Senate Committee On Finance Finance Committee Senate

Cabinet Discusses Open Door Policy in Philippines

Washington dispatch reports the cabinet debated preserving open door features in the Philippines and in China and the East, with Cuba reciprocity also discussed as an administration measure tied to Meixin ley’s pledge and Roosevelt’s efforts to aid Cuba.

Associated Press Washington Philippines China East Cuba Roosevelt Meixinley

Important Bills Reported by Judiciary Committee

The House Judiciary Committee directed reports on two bills. One tightens penalties for train robberies with death or 5 to 10 years imprisonment depending on death. The other shields trade dispute agreements from criminal conspiracy charges and from injunctions or restraint of trade actions.

Washington, D. C House Committee On Judiciary Today

Governor Taft Undergoes a Surgical Operation

An exclusive wire reports President Taft underwent surgery today in Manila. The operation was performed successfully with a New York expert in attendance. Taft will remain in the hospital for several weeks for recovery.

Taft Cineiawl Williamy Gavie Noroot New New York Manila

Wreck on Watts Station Tracks Wrecks Cars and Merchandise

An accident near Watts Station, Lancaster, pauses traffic as two cars derail after a wheel failure. Fifteen freight cars spill merchandise, some reduced to kindling, with only minor injuries reported.

Lancaster Watts Station

Eugene Clements Hanged for Murder in County Prison

Eugene Clements, a hired cook, was hanged today in the county prison for the murder of John Coates, a colored waiter, on February 2. The suspect, driven by jealousy, shot Coates at the restaurant where the two men worked and where Coates allegedly paid attention to a woman named Mix.

Philadelphia Eugene Clements John Coates Clements Coates Ole Coutes Mix Walter

Philadelphia Walking Match Ends Overnight

Exclusive AP report from Philadelphia details a pedestrian walking event where about half of the seventy entrants remained at midnight. Leaders listed include Cavanaugh, Gle, Cities, Fabey, Mont, Musnier, Barnes with scores ranging from roughly 2060 to 164.10.

Philadelphia Associated Press

Disturbances Reported Across Italian Regions

Exclusive wire report from The Associated Press Rome notes disturbances in Italy with sightings in Vercelli and Padua province Modena area. Police and local authorities respond as protests and clashes are reported in multiple cities. The dispatch summarizes unrest across northern provinces during March.

Italy Associated Fron Rome Vercelli Plidmaout Modena

Boers Seek Fair War Conduct Not Intervention

Boer delegates C. H. Wessels and A. D. W. Wolmarans met President Roosevelt after a cabinet session to state they do not seek foreign intervention. They request civilized warfare in South Africa and say they can sustain the war for years, noting English press criticisms of methods and urging humane conduct.

Mr. Wessels Mr. Wolmarans Roosevelt South Africa Associated Press Washington C. H. Wessels A. D. W. Wolmiurans Faurope Chicago Wessels United States General Methuen General Scheepers Scheepers England Kruger Europe

Evangelical Conference Announces Consolidation Plans

At the United Evangelical conference in Lock Haven on March 11 action consolidated the College of Eastern Pennsylvania with the Pittsburg conferences. A joint meeting is set for the 25th to finalize the consolidation. Appointments across districts include Lewisburg elder N Young and many other pastors listed by location.

Lock Haven United Evangelical Conference Today College of Eastern Pennsylvania Pittsburg Lewisburg N. Young Presiding Elder J. W. Thompson Milton D. Ll. Kepner Milton Elr

Fear Another Disaster In Debated British Theater

Exclusive AP report from March 11 describes a panic over a potential new disaster following reports of General Methuen's defeat. It mentions General Grenfell and forces moving toward an engagement, with speculation of De la Mey attacking Grenfell's column.

Loni Methuen Cheneral Grenfell

Unclear 19th Century Ship News Fragment

A fragmented OCR item lists ships and routes such as Vaderland Antivorp Majestic Riverpaol St Paul Routh ampion Dwulachland and Marburg, with arrivals including Rotterdam New York via Boulogne and Oceanic New York bound for Liverpool and Hamburg. The text remains garbled and lacks coherent events or dates.

Piya New York March Wo Vaderland Antivorp Majestic Riverpaol St. Paul Routhampion Balled Dwulachland Marburg Plymguth Cherbourg Rottendaus Rotterdam Boulogne Sursex Futemstown Unived Oceanic Liverpool Billy

Danish Treaty Ratified by Exclusive Wire

Copenhagen reports the Polkethiang committee voted to approve the cession of the Danish West Indian islands to the United States. The decision, greeted as decisive, marks the formal ratification of the treaty amid executive discussions.

Associated Popes Copenhagen Polkethiang Whielead Lange Masonry

Boston Strike Expands to 16000 Idle Workers

The second day of the major strike sharpens demands on railroad and steamship firms. About 6000 more unionists joined, raising idle workers to roughly 16000. Night votes by unions with 6000 plus members push plans to join the unemployed next morning.

Associated Press Boston Fr. &. Brine Transportation Company Coal Teamsters’ Union Lumber Teamsters Boston and Maine Railroad New York, New Haven and Hartford

Pennsylvania Railroad votes to raise pension fund to 300000

The annual stockholders meeting approved the increase of the pension fund appropriation from 280000 to 300000 dollars. A seven shareholder committee was authorized to select directors for the March 25 election. John P. Green outlined plans for 25 million dollars in equipment and tunneling under the North River to reach New York.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad Company John P. Green New York Captain Green New York City North River

Aged Woman Cremated In Fire At Flyte Home

In Stroudsburg, Mrs. Flyte aged 70 was burnt to death when an oil stove in her bedroom toppled and splashed burning oil. Twelve other inmates escaped in night clothes, Mrs. Woolbert was badly burned, and the house burned to the ground with no insurance.

Stroudsburg Phillip Flyte

War on Spalding: Supreme Court Hears League Injunction Demurrer

In New York on March 11 Justice Truax heard a demurrer to a temporary injunction blocking A G Spalding from acting as president of the National League of Base Ball Clubs. Defendants include John J. Rogers John M. Ward F W Northrup and W W Kiddle representing the Philadelphia Brooklyn Pittsburg and Chicago clubs. Plaintiffs New York Boston Cincinnati and St. Louis clubs opposed the demurrer. Decision reserved.

New York A. G. Spalding Justice Truax Supreme Court John J. Rogers John M. Ward F. W. Northrup W. W. Kiddle Philadelphia Brooklyn Pittsburg Chicago Demurrer Delancey Nicoll New

Killed Fiancee and Self Near Chicago

Exclusive Associated Press report from River View, twenty miles from Chicago, describes the double tragedy. Edward Desnita, twenty two, killed his fiancee Lila Dutann, teen, with a pistol and then shot himself. He died later in custody as bystanders watched.

Preas Chicago River View Chivago Eadward Desnita Aliot Ine Dutann Taneex Ming Deanitz Amol Ionelithe Diesnitia

Molders Will Strike Says Exclusive Wire Report

Cleveland dispatch reports a planned strike by around 400 mall workers from local foundries after a recent meeting. The walkout aims to demand wage and working condition improvements, with a tentative start date announced by labor organizers.

Cleveland of &i

Deaths of a Day in New York Area Hotels

A day’s list reports the death of Hy Kachwire in Amsterdam and Marek Luleb, among others, noting many hospitality figures tied to famed properties. It cites several hotels including Jaypee in New York, Tits House in Budulo, Palmer in CMloao, Laterpaiional in Niagara, Mlarendon in Saratoga, and Delevan in Albany. The Adirondack Joo at tavandage Park is mentioned as long-time proprietor.

Amsterdam Marek L—uleb Dewdit Harlin Sf Jaypee New York Tits House Budulo Palmer Cmloao Niagara’ Palla Mlarendon Saratoga Delevan Albany Adirondack Tavandage Park

Senate delegates draft constituting Pennsylvania State Federation of Labor

Delegates at Wilkes-Barre work on a constitution and by laws for the Pennsylvania State Federation of Labor. Representation is set at one delegate per 200 members, two for over 300, and three for unions of 600. Annual conventions to be held the second Tuesday of March. Scranton delegates named to rules, resolutions, and constitution committees. The convention runs 9 to 12 and 2 to 6.

Wilkes-Barre State Federation of Labor Pennsylvania Washington Senate Mallory Florida Tlis United States Treasury Herry Arkansas Committee On Hour Legislative Assembly American Assembly Supreme Court United States Senate Pope Lin

Ord's Terrible Fall in Hyde Park Shaft Fatal at 9:30 A.M.

William Ord aged 28 percent years son of Mr and Mrs John Ord of 803 Quay Avenue died after falling 105 feet down the Hyde Park shaft while pushing a coal car. He was unconscious at the sump, died soon after reaching the surface. A well known Keyser Valley resident and organist of Simpson Methodist church he will be buried after funeral arrangements are announced.

William Ord John Ord Quay Avenue Hyde Park Young Ord Ord West Side Keyser Valley Allis Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church

Protest Against Exclusion Restricts Chinese in Pacific Islands

Chinese officials protest U S re enactment of exclusion laws, citing extensive commercial interests and familial ties in the Philippine and Hawaiian islands. They urge maintaining free intercourse to avoid hardships.

Pekin United States Conger Philippine Hawaiian

Government orders Enghind constriction of two Watthessips

Exclusive wire reports that the government orders construction of two Watthessips each yielding 12,000 Fons. One ship to be built by Armaringer, the other by Vickers Baga and Monxiui. Total cost about 21,000 GOD url.

Presa Santiago de Chili March U Cine de Armaringer GOD

Weather report for March day with incomplete data

Fragmentary weather note reports March 01 conditions with vague temperature and humidity data. Mentions GAR Cepal and GP Me aypspaseeycaveravenesere GL Bet Gent and precipitation at 21 toward evening, degree readings unclear.

P. m

Weather forecast for Washington region shows rain north and colder wind

The forecast predicts cloudy conditions in eastern Pennsylvania with rain in the northern portion on Wednesday. Thursday will be colder with cooler temperatures and stronger north winds.

Washington Penuolvanld

Senate Debates Post Office Bill and Cuban Reciprocity

The Senate reviews a ship subsidy measure with Mallory opposing its aims and denying benefits to private interests. In the House, Thayer’s division strategy on Cuban reciprocity fails, while debate focuses on direct senator elections and foreign relief issues tied to South Africa.

United States Treasury House Thnoyer Sugar Trust Mrr Whayer Massachusetts Bringan Fleming Georgia Medellan New York Thayer Brantley Mayer Mgr. Him Connecticut Harrison Hay Hiram W. Thomas South Africa Illinois Hill Lillianois Foreign Affairs Commmittes Mhurleson Texas Hitt Red Cross Nea

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