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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1902

Page

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Boston labor crisis eases as freight resumes

Boston labor turmoil shows progress as 20,000 workers vacate posts and employers hire back union men. Governor Crane mediates with presidents of major railroads and labor leaders, signaling a path to resumed freight traffic under ordinary conditions despite lingering tensions.

Associated Press Boston Allied Freight Transportation Council R. 8. Brine ‘Transportation Company Crane State Board of Arbitration Kini Workingen Cimen Mew State House

Street Car Strike Worsens With Vandalism And Arrests

Exclusive wire reports the Norfolk street car strike remains disrupted with cars running unscheduled and attackers stoning vehicles, especially in dark suburb areas. Two former employees BE. L. Allen and H. A. Ruth were arrested for shooting and stoning and are held for the grand jury as defendants, unable to post bail.

Aeoulitell Tess Norfolk BE. L. Allen H. A. Ruth

Governor designates Arbor Days in Pennsylvania

Governor Stone issues a proclamation declaring April 4 and April 18 as Arbor days to promote forest preservation. The note cites water quality, forestry needs, and public duty to protect headwaters and streams, urging citizens to participate in this statewide observance.

Harrisburg Stone Pennsylvania Ware Commonwealth BK Wiliam O A. Stove

Coal output bought by Osborne led group in Pittsburg district

F M Osborne a former Pittsburg Coal president is said to head a firm that has purchased the river district coal output amounting to about one million tons yearly. The absorbed Osborne firm may be reorganized to compete with the trust in coal handling. four Pittsburg officials have resigned to join Osborne.

Cleveland F. M. Osborne Pittsburg Coal Company Pittsburg Osborne, Sueper &,Co Osborne List Weelk

Farmers Repel Robbers in Hila Howes County Incident

In Vyasa at Howling Green a group of farmers repelled an attempted robbery. The assailants fled after a brief confrontation with locals. The wounded or fleeing party did not stop the residents from defending the site until police arrival.

Howling Green Hila Howes Fedite Delos Thule Eotwil Willows

Senate ratifies Hague Conference treaty

The Senate ratifies the Hague Conference treaty of 1800. The accord governs laws and conduct at land war and applies to the laws and governance of war. Exclusive wire report notes ratification by the body and outlines treaty reach.

Senate Hague Feam Persa Ruth Ted Duly Gu Wilk Seepiet Guntoma Wir

Unclear text event reported from March in Philadelphia

Fragmentary report discusses refining building activities and cocoa butter processes with references to a death and a large uninsured amount. Limited readable names and numbers hinder precise reconstruction.

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Ovation to Elkin at Bellwood Station

Gubernatorial candidate Elkin received an enthusiastic welcome in Duncansville and Bellwood this forenoon. A public reception followed at the Lewin house in Altoona with a crowd on the sidewalks. Later Watres met supporters at the Altmont hotel and delivered a speech attacking the legislature and the Stone administration, targeting the trolley franchise and Ripper bills. Elkin is expected to win Blitz county by a large majority.

Altoona Fikin Duncansville Bellwood Lewin Watres Altmont Hts Stone Elkin Blitz County

Political Curfew in Cartagena Marks Liberal Limits

An exclusive report outlines a Cartagena curfew granting Liberal residents daily street access from dawn to 6 pm. Those seen outside curfew face imprisonment until order is restored, while war minister Fernandez issues a circular praising government gains and urging unified effort to end the revolution.

Associated Press Colon Colombia Cartagena Ba. m Fernandez Norweelin Lion Dire Mois Tenerils Castro Ort Agia Dulce Hocus del Toro Simon Pumiccis Castro Ortixs Herrera Ortiz Panama Agua Dulce Herren Terrera Enthusiaes

Robbery Strikes Chicago Mail Wagon On State Street

An unknown thief used a duplicate key to open a mail wagon in front of the Masonic Temple on State Street. A registered mail sack worth about 1700 dollars was taken while the wagon guard I A Hunnan briefly left the vehicle. A clue to the robber exists.

Chicago Masonic Temple State Street I. A. Hunnum Temple

Prohibition State Convention Set for Newcastle May Second

State Chairman Jones arrives via Altoona from Newcastle after arranging for the Prohibition convention to be held there on May 2. Attending are prominent candidates, including Governor candidate Kmaya and Rev OC Swallow, with others named from Wildlaintports and Helen.

Altoona Say Jones Prohibition Party Newcastle Eave Ty Winleed Weloyaton Kmaya Dee OC Swallow John Gill Venaigoy Mangell

Hy Excliglite Wire from The Ascowlaiad Mines

Fragmented OCR lists locations and names such as New York Liverpool Staten tom and Boulogne with several places and persons. The readable items hint at a trade or transport mention but lack coherent actions or dates to confirm a clear news event.

Ascowlaiad New York Girmanie Livepool Lucania Liverpool Staten Tom Boulogne Mrnypriite Willen Sit Bretet Boulognie Wyndham Foam Jean Paeed Southwark Anteerp la Bretagne Muvre

Water polo match details from Ellwood and Nashville

An evening pool tourney report notes Clarwater of Ellwood Pa defeats Teving Lou of Nashville Tenn by 25 to a score near 25. The article highlights the world class event and names competitors and location in a terse sports brief.

Associated Views New York Manh U Meoulyu Wish Clarwater Ellwood

Pensiona mnantodt Sam and Willieeelkaree chosen as jurors

An exclusive wire report from The Awovlated Mies in Washington states that Samuel took a seat as juror along with Willieeelkaree, proceeding in the dhijaan Ashley case.

Mies Wiehington Mars 1 Pensiona Mnantodt Sam Mimaanel Willieeelkaree Iy Jurgee Dhijaan Ashley

Amendment to direct Senate election by population plan

Senator Penrose proposed an amendment to the direct Senate election resolutions. It provides that each state shall have at least two senators and an extra seat for every 500000 people, elected by direct vote for six years, with vacancies filled as in the House. The plan outlines apportionment and duties for census results.

Associated Prem Washington Penrose United States Senate of the Senate House of Representatives

Permanent Census Change Heads to House Vote

The house committee on census voted five to four to report a bill amending section 6 of the permanent census act. It would place all census office employees on the rolls as of March 7 1902, except unskilled laborers, into the classified service to retain workers slated for discharge under section 5. Vote: Heatwole Stewart Hay Kluttsz Burleson for. Crumticker Hughes Russell Griffiths against.

Washington House Committee On Census Today Hig Virginia Heatwole Stewart N.Y Hay Kluttsz Burleson Crumticker Hughes and Russell Conn Griffiths

Court ruling overrules Philadelphia custody in disputed enlistment

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court reverses a quarter sessions decision ordering the release of a marine recruit, Phillip Wade Smith, who joined the U S Marine Corps without his father’s consent. Captain Smedley Butler challenged the writ of habeas corpus as federal authorities contest state power and illegal enlistment charges.

Myeo Harrisburg Marcel W State Superior Court Taiy Quarter Sessions Court Philadelphia Ilegally Smedley Butler United States Marine Corps Phillip Wade Smith Marine Corps Smith Courthind Ohio Corpea Talred States State Court

Effort to Form Policy Circulates in Cadet Debate

Fragmentary notes show representatives discussing policy aims at a Washington meeting in March. The draft proposals touch on wages, duties, and formal duties for cadets, with emphasis on collective action and organizational aims.

Innest Philadelphia Report Cites Odd Names and Figures

Fragmentary OCR text lists a string of obscure names and numbers such as Uewanauih, Gh. Teney, Ohh Dy, Havens, Mast, Nolen, and a 278 figure, with minimal readable context. The passage appears to be an unreadable wire service snippet from The Associated Press filed by Reclusive Woe.

Mr Bryan at the Capitol draws attention in Washington

William Jennings Bryan returned to Washington from Culpeper Virginia and met many prominent Democrats as he discussed the coming congressional campaign. He visited the Capitol and the members lobby while Henry Watterson of Kentucky drew notice on the chamber floor. Bryan then left the city for Harrisburg Pennsylvania at 8:30.

Washington William Jennings Bryn Culpepper Capitol Bryan Henry Watterson Kentucky Richardson Tennessee Harrisburg

Dun's Review of Trade Summary

Exclusive wire reports Dun and Co Weekly Review of Trade notes outside Massachusetts labor calm, coal mines quiet, spring goods distribution rapid, and iron and steel demand uncertain for three months. Pig iron output declined from February, with resumption of idle plants hinting at new highs. Steel bars bought for agricultural implements, billets, pipes, tubes active, and fuel stocks easing. Labor unrest strengthens textile tone. farm reserves seen low, corn and wheat stocks disappointing. Exports and domestic grain movements show sharp declines versus prior year. Pailures total 2 in the U S and 0 in Canada.

Associated Ire New York R. G. Dun & Co Massachusetts United States Atlantic Canada

Superior Court Decisions From Harrisburg March Session

The Superior court announced a batch of decisions and adjourned to meet in Pittsburgh. On April 14 the court affirmed several cases including Canfield v Murowich and Egar v Cullemier, with multiple counties and parties named in the verbatim list.

Thre Associated Press Harrisburg Superior Court Today Pittsburg Kulp Ve U. PF Itveorne County Alfri Abington Turnpike Larkawanng Hotmeay Ve. Alinwook Aulumibia Vouriety Affirmed Canfield Va Muroi Kacdor Ve. Butler C. BP

Two Local Workers Die in Mur rishung Incident

An Associated Press dispatch from Harrisburg reports two men killed by asphyxiation in Mur rishung during the previous night. Daniel Mer Hea died while working in a tile shop and Charles Gilda fell asleep during a furnace mishap at Pulse Evivan in Cicel company’s plant.

Harrisburg Mareh Murrishung Danlyl Mer Oharles Gilda Uo Fiartiui Cicel Company

The Queens Reception at the London Court

A late evening court gathering in London featured the Queen and officials, replacing a prior ceremony amid tensions and mutiny rumors. The scene unfolded in a formal hall with notable attendees and royal protocol observed.

Harvest of Death Reported in Private Cable

A private cablegram from Lake Village Adh Daltiionw reports the oath ceremony yesterday for General Clinton P Valine a prominent Atlanticist figure once active in Uemograyiy yellow hn May Lash the news notes his death and high profile in Maine background.

Little Mock Aik Lake Village Adh Daltiionw Marlea Clinton P. Valine Maine

Police Chief Strikes Patrolman in City Hall Brawl

In Williamsport on March 14 a quarrel at city hall between Chief Frank F. Stryker and Patrolman A. B. Simmons led to a violent fight. Simmons, critical with a brain concussion, lay hospitalized after the beating. Stryker fled. a warrant reportedly to be issued for his arrest.

Williamsport Frank F. Stryker A. B. Simmons Simmons Simmone Stryker

No Conclusion on Reciprocity Reached by Ways and Means

Members of the Ways and Means committee differed on Cuban reciprocity and held a conference from 2 to 4 pm. Chairman Payne said no conclusion was reached and adjourned until tomorrow at 2 pm. Individual members saw potential for agreement, but no single plan showed clear advantages. no votes were taken.

Washington Ways and A Means

Beresford Presses Naval Reforms in London Speech

Rear Admiral Lord Charles Beresford told the London chamber of commerce that Britain’s defense organization lacks efficiency and warned that early naval reverses would cause irreparable, eternal damage. He urged a naval warlord, coalfield acquisitions, ship speed improvements, reserves reorganization, and a full mobilization test of the fleet. He cited coal shortages at key stations including Colombo and Malta.

London London Chamber of Commerce British Organization For Defense Lord Charles Beresford South Africa Admiralty Lord Beresford Cubraltar Malta

Pekin Society Event Hears Dignitaries At Tulin

Mrs. Conger wife of the United States minister entertained at Tulin with eleven princesses and court ladies from the American Legation and missions. The gathering marked an unprecedented departure from Chinese court exclusivity and the dowager empress sent her greetings hoping friendly ties endure.

Pekin Marth Conger United States Tulin

Four Barns Destroyed by Fire at Shiprsich

Fire destroyed four barns and damaged two more at Shiprsich. The blaze started in the hands of William Bhenyets and Chat Nilgin, spreading to nearby holdings. Local men investigated and the loss is estimated at zero dollars?

Soniaowns Muteh Uf Puur Lange Shiprsich Willian Mur Hortelette Perea

Writ of Quo Warranto Seeks Charter Repeal

Judge Simonton issues a writ of quo warranto against the Girard Coal Company of Serafton to show cause why its charter should be revoked. The matter is set for March 20 before the Commonwealth court.

Lannchung March Simonton Ta Commonwealth Girard Coal Company Serafton

Burleson Resolution Demands Facts On Hay Subsidy Case

In Washington March 1 the Senate discussed the ship subsidy bill as the House passed an important appropriation amid several measures. The Burleson resolution was adopted calling on Secretary Hay for details on Dr Thomas and wife who sought to use relief funds for South Africa.

Burleson Thomas Hay Senate Messrs. MacLauren Harris Tre Washington House Buffalo Savannah Pittsburg South Africa Hitt Committee On Foreign Affairs Marre Thoms Mes Atriga

Gompers Addresses Lehigh Students in Bethlehem Speech

Samuel Champers of the Amurinut Federation of Labor spoke at Lehigh University about strikes. He warned against compulsory arbitration and urged preserving manhood while noting organizing unsiitter labor is tough. He cited the Boston strike caused by the teameters’ union firing workers and unions joining in solidarity.

Bethlehem Marehi Lehigh University Ramuel Champers Amurinut Federation of Labor Boston Teameters

Weather summary for March 24 in local area

Weather data for March 24 shows limited readable details with many garbled terms. Usable items include date and general note of 24 hours ending times, but specifics on temperature, precipitation, or conditions are unreadable.

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John M. Hall New York, New Haven and Hartford Tuttle Boston and Maine Samuel Hour Boston and Albany W. BE. Chamberlain New Haven Road Easley The Civic Federation Basley Bourgent McNeill New Griest Company LYONS Witte Porky John Tyes Cutient Kbene Vendlon Vyasa Fran Associated Prace the Agsorlatins Trea Prohibitionist State Convention Senators PRO Rata Mr. Penrose Prue Neretary National Bank the Associates Otte MR. Bryan Orator Watterson Associated Pree Dun’s Review OF Trade Wite Dium King Adwanl Tpadee Atexamdra Aw Gel Maddy Welly Ways and Means Committee Ives Beresford NAVY Foraker McLauvin Muansas Nierine MeLaurin Vars Joldis Varvis Gompers Poreragt Ranier Penieyt Voula Loewaslng Cloudliim Babinday Sualay
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