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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1901
Page
1
The Beacom bill and related measures move through routine proceedings. Reports on patent medicine regulation, general appropriations, and calendar actions reflect irregularities in editing and copying of corporate power discussions in the legislature.
A historical notice outlines how private policemen may be appointed to boards and railways within county lines, granting them full police powers in the county. It states sheriffs and jail keepers must receive cases and upholds the authority of appointing bodies under commonwealth law.
The fragment notes provisions for police officers on duty to wear metathetic bodies except when acting as defectives and states that costs are to be paid by the company applying for their appointment. It mentions duty and payment arrangements within the regulatory text.
The Senate, in session about twenty minutes, recommitted the capital appropriation bill to the committee on public grounds and buildings. The measure, to fund 5 million for completing the state capitol, was returned on motion by Mr Fox of Dauphin to secure a hearing before final passage.
Washington reports a leading foreign relations committee member predicts a new canal treaty with Great Britain before Congress meets, aiming to replace Hay Pauncefote terms. He argues the Clayton-Rulfer plan may be pursued, while Hay’s amendment blunders delayed the project two years. Secretary Hay views reopening talks as essential, with Morgan and other leaders' discussions ongoing.
The assembly debates a patent medicine bill and related measures as Pennsylvanian legislators consider fees and registration rules. Several remarks cover watch formula registration fees and secretary duties, while others discuss attendance, quorum, and calendar placement before adjournment.
A chaotic wire dispatch out of Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania reports plans for United Mine Workers leaders led by President Mitchell to travel to the city tomorrow. Officials refuse to disclose the citation details while framing unions as chartered bodies versus an unchartered organization.
A major blaze in St Louis destroys the ice storage plant of Anthwauser and the Rounders company shop along with Style and Companys pickle factory and more. Damages total about 100000 pounds with most covered by insurance. Fire threatens adjacent buildings on Zepp Utah Fire and Knox streets while nine rooms and sheds burn. Estimated losses list Anthauser Hosch storage 7000 and 315000 for Style and Companys.
Senate and House committees prepare to leave Washington tomorrow for Pennsylvania, with a long list of names including Ponrom, Caay, Neott, Martin, Catling, Lynn Dilsell, Grow, Olmetend, Butler, Thayer, Malinehute, Combett, Lewlemsinger, Talbert, Sha tae, Pes Mittitienatas, and Stephens among others. The event centers on sending a commission to the Penne...
The discussion records William Redmond opposing tithes on English coinage, arguing no earthly right to the tithe of the defender of faith. Questions arise about whether tithe would apply to a new coin and which year. The chair replies that the matter hinges on the stated unit and duration, with further protest from Redmond.
Fire destroyed several houses leaving many homeless in Jeffersonville after a spark from an old smokestack ignited flames. The blaze caused about $200 in damages and disrupted the Memphian area.
Damaged OCR fragment describes a New York event or filing involving multiple entities, dates, and places. Readable bits reference a company, individuals, and a procedural matter but key nouns and context are garbled, making precise identification impossible.
Fragmentary OCR notes a shutdown of several cotton mills including American Linen and Meta vomet caltan mills. Indications suggest planned operation with limited machinery today under a tentative agreement, while workers face uncertain hours and resumed production remains contingent.
Explosive dispatch from Marinduque reports the Taft Commission favoring a separate province, with Macinduque to become its own province capital at Thowblon Rom Bien Harbor. Major Evan M. Johnson will be governor and Captain Albert S. Williams treasurer, amid still-present insurgent activity and local moves to establish municipal laws under American sovereignty.
A Yokohama dispatch reports a brutal assault on Major H.H. Mulford of the Thirty ninth Infantry and his wife aboard a train near Kyoto. The attackers struck the couple despite resistance, leaving the major in uniform. The incident is linked to broader anti-Chinese violence in New Chywne and conflicts along allied colonial routes.
Three boys near Shawville fall ill after ingesting a substance described as Polina Vereiow or similar chemical. The victims Claude Morford, Milley Waewamd, and Tt. Thayer are hospitalized within an hour with severe symptoms. The event is treated as a dangerous poisoning with rapid medical response.
Fragmentary OCR describes a dispute at Backwire with local individuals and a noted suspect facing jail. The report mentions Wat foster and Bhienprikie WAatanie with unclear roles, plus references to Wendin and Prather. details remain obscured in the damaged text.
Fragmentary text from The Aegorated Brow Washington includes garbled lines about a statue, a Carnegin syed party, and a patent process. Readable names or events are not identifiable. content appears corrupted.
The report from Pacluaive Wire describes Pittsburg ball team prospects with Zimmer and Witdipgls featuring as expected stars. It notes preparations for the frame and aiming to shine in upcoming season games at Me Spering.
Weather indicates increasing cloudiness and warmer conditions. Report mentions various named officials and events, including local industrial updates and a note on a discharged worker. The page references financial and competitive topics and a local dealer preparing for market activity.
A morning blaze swept through the Williams McAnulty carpet firm building on Woo Ming avenue, destroying the four story structure and causing extensive loss estimated over seventy thousand dollars. Firefighters confined the flames after two hours, with the elevator shaft and nearby warehouses severely damaged. No injuries reported as fire crews battled the inferno and hotel guests were awakened by the alarms.
A brief item reports on developments regarding the Chinese crisis centered in Tien Tsin. No further details provided in the fragment.
A local obituary notice reports the death of a Michigan man aged in his forties with connections to a firm and a city burial. It notes funeral rites and the planned service at a specified venue, with a March date referenced and a mention of survivors or family connections.
The readable fragments mention a list of names and places with obscure terms. The passage hints at maritime topics and local titles but lacks clear events or outcomes. No definite persons, dates, or actions can be established from the fragment.
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