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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1902

Page

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Senate to vote on ship subsidy and related measures

Washington dispatch reports the Senate will begin voting on the ship subsidy bill at 2:00 PM with no speeches after voting starts. After this, the presidential protection measure and oleomargarine and Chinese exclusion bills are planned for the unfinished business slot alongside the canal bill. In the House, the river and harbor bill and the Moss-Rhea contested election appeal are on deck with revenue cutter service retirement also under consideration.

Associated Press Washington Senate Hoar United States Republican Steering Committee Proctor Penrose House Moss Ve. Rhea Kentucky Revenue Cutter Service Rhea Revenue Cutter Service di

Wayne County Primaries Decide Delegates in Narrow Race

Special to the Semmion Tribune Honesdale shows Wayne County voters selecting congressional delegates amid scattered results. In ten districts only four reported, with Lymer Greene 19 votes and Duvlind 12, a decisive result in a contest that could influence the state convention and Colnel J. A. Watres.

Honesdale Qienbighen Wattie Ivey Wenntetad Momor Geeen Don Durland Chitty Ieee Etop Lymer Greene Duvlind Twelbe Faye Colmel J. AL Watres

Coal Trade Hopes For Early Lake Navigation Revival

Exclusive wire reports prospects of an early spring opening of lake navigation boosting anthracite markets in the Wyoming and Southill districts. Dealers expect better supply as shipments resume after ice, with hopes for improved conditions and fewer delivery delays, despite lingering supply tensions.

Philadelphia Enal Porta Trave Ber Jong Sebouthill Wyoming

Fire at Bryn Mawr Dormitory Denbigh Hall

A lamp overturned by a Bryn Mawr student caused a fire in Denbigh hall on the second floor. The Bryn Mawr fire department and Philadelphia companies fought the blaze. no injuries were reported. Denbigh hall, built in 1919 at a cost of 190000, housed seventy two students and suffered about 5000 in contents loss.

Prom Philadelphia Bryn Mawr College College Bryn Mawr Denbigh Hall Firyn Mawr Thames Isid

Bellamy Storer Not Resigning From Madrid Post

Bellamy Storer arrives aboard the St Louis from Southampton and denies reports he has been recalled as United States minister to Spain. He says he is on ninety days leave, notes treaty progress with Spain, and expects to return to Madrid in June. He defends his relations with Spanish officials and deflects rumors about the young king.

New York Bellamy Storer United States Spain American Line St. Louis Southampton Storer TE Tuwe Mo Ale Storer Madrid Porto Hivo Midtrid Council of State Kling Raguata Crue

Weather Report From Michigan Amid Strong Winds

A fragmented notebook-style note reports powerful gusts in western Michigan tonight. The text mentions gale conditions and unsettled wind while a child is described as being towed by the tone of the wind, indicating a stormy scene.

Mich Mars Western Michigan

The New Pension Bill Advances Through Congress

Exclusive dispatch from Washington reports a pension appropriation bill nearing passage as lawmakers seek relief from private pension pressure. The measure would criminalize compensation for services in private pension bills and criticizes claimants and attorneys for exploiting the process. The bill sits with the president for signature.

Washington Congréss Bil Congress

Kidnappers Active at Pittsburg

A Pittsburgh magnate Alexander F. Peacock, former Carnegie Company official, faces threats of kidnapping his three children unless $25 000 is left at a North Highland avenue spot. Detectives are said close to arrests as the family moved to New York for safety after two menacing letters.

Associated Prov Pittsburg Dispatch Today Alesander FR. Peacock First General Files Carnegie Company Lexington Avenue Holliened House New York Walty Lexington Avenue House Peacock North Highhind Avenue Peacoulk New York City Dhvek Kenmath Diay

Watres Causes Arrests In Political Ad Row

The Enclusive Wire frame and Altoona, Py report Colonel Watres filed 10 informations against HH and W. OH. Blep publishers of the Altoona Mirror. Wichelin Publishing aided the event. warrants served, bail posted. The matter, political in nature, was paid as ads but appeared in the news column.

Altoona Alarehti Welock Watres W. OH. Blep Altoona Mirror Wichelin Sleps

GIVERA'S PROCLAMATION IN HISTORIC NOTICE

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a proclamation by Givera and a discussion about a stream of events involving Samar and American influence. The text references a planned act by authorities and a possible shift of control or naming, with unclear details and names obscured.

Dock laborers accept deal after strike talks

An exclusive AP report says dock laborers and employers reached a settlement after a meeting with delegates from allied groups. The workers' union and the employers accepted terms, ending the strike and restoring operations at the port.

Te Astociated Ha Hoeholle

Schley Leaves for Boston

Admiral ships for Boston to fight for nation. Arambling text reports martial ceremony and departure with limited readable facts from the Associated Press.

Schley Boston

Local Puncher Fight Ends In Injuries At Nevada Clover Strip

A brawl at a Nevada strip of workless land left Evans and Sh hehea injured after a dispute with Whielosten at eight yard distance. Authorities report unclear motives and injuries described as non fatal.

Hepee Evans A. A. Sh

Providence Disaster Victims Recovered From Lake

Wreckage bodies recovered from Lake Mallivee include Dr. N. A. Lancaster and several city victims. Officials report grim task ongoing as coast guard and divers search for more remains with authorities confirming identities as they are established.

Prem Vicksburg, Wie Lake Mallivee N. A. Lancaister

Powderly Removal Linked to Sargent Promotion

A Washington dispatch says Terence Powderly faces removal as immigration commissioner while Frank P. Sargent, grand master of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, is favored to succeed him. President Roosevelt reportedly offered Sargent the New York immigration post. Sargent's prior declines and labor leadership record are noted.

Fitchie New York E. F. McSweeney Roosevelt Mr. Powderly Washington the Times Powderly Terence V. Powderly Frank P. Sirgent The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Hoosevelt Sargent Thomas Fuehle Times Mrr Hind McKinney Bureau of Engraving and Printing Edward FF. McSweeney Treasury Department Pitehie vAssistant McSweeney Frank P. Sargent Brotherhood of Wovemotive Piremen East Orange Orange County Vacatilon Arison Arizomi Sseddle Brotherhood of Locame- Live Firemen Sttle Wes Supreme Council of Railway Employes

General Chaffee Signs Land Purchase for Army Site Near Pasig

General Chaffee signed a contract for the purchase of land for an army site about seven miles up the Pasig river near Manila. The tract spans roughly 1.25 miles wide by 2.5 miles long, bounded by the Pasig on one side and Suiguina de Bay on the other, on elevated ground overlooking Manila. Construction will begin once congressional approval is obtained.

General Chaffee Pasig River Kaekaky Manilla Suiguina de Bay Manila Congress

Navy arsenal location and funding report details

An obscure dispatch from March covers the Vallardien naval arsenal with 91000 figures and a referenced denedenetteged act. It notes involvement by The Associated Press and Jods Li plage, highlighting political debate over defense allocations.

Manbiage de Chili Naval Arsenal Vallardien

Unclear OCR Entry Hints Names and Places

Fragmentary text lists New York and multiple place names with March. No coherent event or outcome is readable. unlikely to identify persons, organizations, dates, or actions for a proper summary.

Miles Plan Rejected by Roosevelt and Root on Philippine War

Exclusive wire reports that Lieutenant General Miles proposed to end the Philippine conflict with a set policy change, but President Roosevelt and Secretary Root rejected the plan as unfair to officials and troops who have contributed to pacification.

Pree Washington Gener Nelein A. Miles Arioy Heat Mile Indore Howe Roosevelt Root Miles

Blizzard Paralysis Grips Northwest Railways

A fierce blizzard blankets North Dakota and the Canadian northwest halting rail traffic. Northern Pacific and Great Northern trains halted for 36 hours, lines to Winnipeg and beyond blocked, Winnipeg cut off, and Canadian Pacific routes immobilized. Detroit reports a 24 degree drop to 26 above zero with high winds and snow flurries.

St. Paul North Dakota Canadian Northwest Northern Pacific Great Northern Winnipeg Canadian Pacific Continental Detroit Mich

War in Colombia Guards and Rail Line Tactics

Exclusive wire from Vie Ascociateid reports Colon fortified with small troop detachments. Government builds embankments in central Colon as 200 soldiers patrol the rail line to thwart possible insurgent attacks similar to last November. Parana faces shortages of provisions while Panama receives beef via Cartagen through Colon.

Colon Columbia Minareh Parana Panama

Jute Storage Fire Smolders in Greenpoint Brooklyn Depot

Exclusive wire reports a jute storage fire at the Ameen Manufacturing Company in Greenpoint Brooklyn. The warehouse held about 97,000 bales of fate as authorities investigated the incident and the curious blaze drew attention from local onlookers.

New York Greenpoint Motion Brooklyn Ameen

Notable Deaths Highlight Late 19th Century Figures

A jumble of obituaries notes Marcia Welker a former U S district judge and Ohio official dying at home aged 72. Other mentioned figures include a New York divorcé Willian Way and Kansas City physician Major Mlake M Woodson among several noted deaths with scattered biographical details.

Mlake M Woodson Helfast Leeland Hily New York Jorceline Vandooblly Oru Compiuulury Jils Miemy Formeaston

Minooka Burglaries Hit Five Local Properties

Minooka Wisconsin residents report a bold burglary spree Friday night. Four men seen in town are suspected as the burglars, who entered three residences and two hotels and stole a small amount of cash and valuables. The Gibbons family of six was reportedly drugged, and the thefts included a cash register, batteries, and clothing. Police have been asked to help locate the suspects.

Charles Delmuth Christopher Barbers Michael Gibbon Michael Tenne Peter Mullen Mr. Gibbons Christopher Hearher Main Street Michael Tenry Charles Deluth Iochbarn Minooka

First Catholic Total Abstinence Regiment Organized

Delegations from mine societies formed the nucleus of the proposed First regiment of the Catholic Total Abstinence movement in America. The meeting in St. Teo's hall West Scranton elected officers led by Colonel D. Phillips and Major Walter McNicholls and approved forming nine companies with more planned to reach full strength.

America St. Teo’s Hall West Scranton St. Paul's Pioneer Corps Father Whitty Society North Scranton St. Leo's Battalion St. Aloysius Society South Scranton St. John's Society Minoanka Young Men's Drill Order Wilkes-Barre Plains Father Mathew Knights of Rutcher Mayhew Carbondale St. Joh's Sociem Pine Brook St. Aloysius Sociery Wingston Aew John's Society Bouth Scranton Scranton Diocesan Union Major Phillipe Wilkee- Barre Thomas Early Weat Varlowa 4. Phillips Wilkes Harre Walter McNicholls Weat Scranton JV. Morlan W. J. T. Davis West Becranton

Welsh champion Jimmy Michael sails to training in Washington LA

The Welsh boxing ace Jimmy Michael leaves New York for training quarters in Washington LA. The move aims to lower the natural pace record set by the challenger while local promoter C. Kennedy plans the next steps.

New York Morel Pomuiy Uyll Noght Iwiplon Oveliat Dames C. Kemnudy Lowes Jimmy Michael Washington, L. A

Methuen Posts Distress as Boers Disguised in Khaki

Dispatch from Lord Kitchener reports Lt Neasham killed after refusing to surrender during a Boer assault. Methuen’s rear guard held briefly. ammunition exhausted, two dozen mounted troops routed. Boers wore British uniforms causing confusion. Cape police and garrison terms noted amid heavy fighting.

London War Office Lord Kitchener Pretoria Lord Methuen Tle Metheun Thirty-eighth Lord Metheun Attick Hurd Wand Wittery Burt Neashianm Neasgham Turd Methuen Rosiliers Butters Lor Aiethoven Ilsu Clare Cape Police Tn Perlail Vegnanry Cape

Charles Kollо Surrenders in Hy Vaeltinite Case

An article reports the surrender of Charles Kollо amid a complex legal matter. Details are fragmented but reference to a family, a trial, and related legal actions appear, with names and dates obscured by OCR errors.

Cold Wave Hits Kalamazoo In Unclear Report

A terse AP dispatch reports a cold wave affecting Kalamazoo with mentions of freezing temperatures and strong winds. The text is garbled, referencing Mick Kuluvanas and vague dates, but implies unusually low temperatures and windy conditions.

Cecil Rhodes Weaker But Nation Still Faces Strain

A fragment from The Anookalled Pires in Cape Town reports Cecil Rhodes is weaker and in poor condition. The piece notes his health remains unstable while other state matters show no change.

Weather forecast for Washington area two day outlook

Forecast for Monday and Tuesday calls for clearing skies in eastern portions with warmer conditions. Tuesday turns fair and cooler with a cold front sweeping north to west, bringing chilly conditions across the region.

Washington Wesmishlvania

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Wayne County Homer Greene Wattes Ledger Coal Mr. White Berlin Uw ‘Mbington Andrew Germany Female College Henorett Gale Grand Rapids Tracy S L)ness Associagts Pres Mrs. Alexander Peacock Case Givera Lukban Samar Han Lublin Preas Lily Moston Deodly Winchesters Bodies of Providence Victims Valparaiso Andred la Gagusny Haver St. Jeoult Philippines Dakota Colombia Vie Ascociateid! Press Methuen's J. F. Phillips Walter MacNichalls Aveeno Tommy Hall Neasham Charles Kollo Batavia Longey Charlie Mollogasia Westerdax Merinnas Miss Stone Gratified Suloniey Manel Jay Tie Suaidin Poivos Titan Kalamazoo Vadlosiin Kuluvanas Mick Manele Moshe Demteen Cecil Rhodes
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