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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1901
Page
1
Prominent figures from many states prepare to attend the funeral of President McKinley. A large display of floral tributes fills the home as dignitaries arrive and plans for Sunday services and public ceremonies are finalized amid state and national staff coordination.
A March appeal from Andrew Carnegie promises to fund the largest library buildout in New York if sites and funding are provided. The proposal would deliver libraries to teach literacy and open more facilities, costing around 60 million yet to be confirmed, with Dr John S Billings endorsing the plan as a landmark in public library history.
A garbled OCR fragment reports a court proceeding in Fort Wurgh on a Sunday mentioning a mineral claim, a sample, and local names such as Wysinge Dayton and Hutter Ah. The text is unclear but suggests a mining or property dispute with references to an exhibit and a bead or stone detail.
Paris dispatch reports President Loubet hailing the close ties between France and the United States during an audience with Leo P. Peixotto, chairman of the American Victory Committee. He lauded U S actions and reiterated France wishes for harmony among allied powers, notably with Russia, while praising Americans decorated with the Legion of Honor.
The funeral of General Harrison was announced tonight with honorary pallbearers from Morrison's cabinet and other officials. Notables listed include Iley, Woollen, Att Bay, Hobe, Beech, Reid, Tree, Winamaker, Harmon, and Harmon associates, with Willkie and other executives among the honorary pallbearers.
Fragmented text from an OCR source mentions a government matter and named individuals. Details are unclear due to garbled phrasing, but references to a postwar setting and officials like William Deliw appear amid unreadable segments.
A disputed appointment involving a Philippine Supreme Court judge and party figures in New York surfaces in a controversy over allegiance and tenure. The case raises questions about officers, salaries, and legal status of the Beolasiie Wire faction amid wartime duties and political pressures.
War Department reports the evacuation of Pekin by late April with the legation remaining, stores not required disposed, and troops withdrawn. Transports Sumner and Jodlann proceed to Taku to ferry troops from the Ninth Infantry, Sixth Cavalry, and the Hebt Battery, while two ships bring home eleven Indian troops.
Fragmentary treaty dialogue shows Count Von Huelaw and the Imperial Chancellor discussing German concessions and the fate of the province of Chi Li. The reply questions the length of occupation and the payment of indemnities, noting withdrawal from wards if terms ease.
March 1 report from Hioemfontein notes prisoners recently released by Chen say De Wet appears unhinged and erratic. Descriptions allege he violates his lines, distrusts subordinates, and rejects peace terms while his whereabouts remain uncertain after a recent operation.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions multiple names and places including New York and various seemingly scrambled terms. No coherent event, dates, or clear entities can be reliably identified for a factual card.
A translated report notes a Toledo Bridge works sale linked to Vedas and Tdienlech thar Nyse. The Porcineihe plant gestonlas becomes part of a broader corporate consolidation centered in New York. The acquisition of Dlenk strengthens Atwrrinan Hirklge’s national footprint and budget planning.
A Moscow riot that began March 1 drew crowds and police action, with reports of one student killed and many wounded amid clashes near Grand Duke Sergius. Seven hundred arrests were made as demonstrators targeted Sergius, general of Moscow, while some participants dispersed peacefully at a later assembly.
Kygioseee Way the Pie Asweinbed Piy outlines in this Dun and Mot weekly trade review. The report notes improved iron production prospects but warns steel mills lag behind orders and pipeline shipments face delays. It highlights tentative demand in pipe and drilling equipment with price instability across textiles and cot ton products, while overall export grain and leather markets show mixed activity.
A London dispatch outlines plans to open West Africa with interviews involving the colonial secretary and a government official. It notes representatives of the colonial office and an agricultural expert discuss development and governance for the region, focusing on cropland and colonial oversight.
The article outlines a private duel arrangement discussed by titled peers and officials. Two shots will be exchanged at a fixed time, with secretive oversight and protests about public attendance. One party vows to withdraw if the proximate provocation persists, signaling tension over public access to the event.
The text appears garbled and unreadable, listing names and phrases that do not form a coherent news item. No clear event, person, or organization is identifiable to summarize into a factual card.
A labor convention faced internal strife as delegates debated alleged bribery and the conduct of officers. President Mitchell announced an afternoon session to discuss why operators failed to meet miners in a joint conference. The gathering adjourned amid vows to pursue wage discussions and potential disciplinary actions.
Morning weather updates forecast fair to cold across regions. Reports cover a presidential funeral with preparations and key officials en route to Pekin. workers protest and other local items appear in the weekly issue.
A deadly fire at a front building of the Daily Advertiser and Shecard runs through the editorial room and press area. Prooffreaders Jones, Richardson, and others perish as panic ensues and occupants flee amid smoke and flames.
A garbled report mentions a wine event and a public meeting in a town. It references Mr Wimeee and a guest of a local committee in a formal setting. The text is unclear but hints at fines or penalties and a planned audience with a local figure.
A contingent of newspaper men from Buffalo, led by General Passenger Agent T. W. Lee and others, traveled by train to attend events in Clanton and Hoboken, with stops at Binghonwen and Owes. The party included editors, agents, and division superintendents, who acted as guards and officials on a long rail journey marking the exposition tour.
A derailment on the Lackawanna and Western near Blatereville caused severe delays to the D L and W line. A fuel freight and a freight train collided around 1 o'clock, with serious injuries reported to crew members. Details remain unclear as officials investigate the wreck scene and assess damages.
The fragmentary text outlines a chaotic scene with unclear names and places. It mentions a person named Marriot Brosius dying, references to Shanice Trovit Mileater, and a compressed sequence of garbled sentences about weather, hearings, and a permit. The overall meaning is obscured by OCR errors and nonsensical phrasing.
Dispatches from London and Cape Town report little optimism about peace negotiations. Wires were cut disrupting communication between colonies, while De Wet advances north and Scheepers pacts shift Boer movements toward Willowmore. Kitchener’s whereabouts remain undisclosed as Natal threats loom.
Aged King Leopold allegedly pressed personal appeals to Belgian Senate members to vote against a measure affecting the mumbling business, amid concerns over scandals tied to his support of high gambling at the Monte Carlo setup in Ostend. The affair involves Brandele and other Helahim cities.
Washington March 15 protocols signed at the United States State Department extend the time of ratification of four British West Indian reciprocity treaties. The measures affect Jamaica Trinidad Port of Spain and Guyana with a further extension to tomorrow for final approval.
Reported by wire from The Associated Press Mr and Mrs McKinley were met at the station in Canton by old friends The couple then visited the Hathaway residence where they were expected to read about the events in Washington The casual greeting underscores cordial ties during the visit.
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