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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1901
Page
1
Harrisburg report outlines a bid to push a liquor license measure by using special orders and a noon table clear to allow quick passage. lawmakers discuss delaying tactics, committee actions, and potential impacts on license fees and penalties.
Telegrams opposing the bill reached Lackawanna representatives this morning as W C T U and others protested the passage while Dr MeLemi was proposed to fill the vacancy and pursue the license for part of a year.
Special from Harrisburg March 20 Congressman Connell paused in his travel to Washington to meet with the Lackawanna delegation. He backs the Scheuer bill to make Lackawanna hospital a state institution and will return next week to push its passage. He refused to discuss the district marshal appointments beyond noting they will be made in a few days.
General Kitchener confirms the finding of a court martial for treason and murder. BP reports Minalber Minaber and Neuwoudt were shot at De Aur with death immediate after a war tribunal. Two others receive five years penal servitude. Colonel Corrings fights Kritginger, Boer forces clash with nine killed and seven wounded. Westminster Gazette warns of failed peace talks and broader global tension.
The American Bureau company reports that Charles E F Cosgrove nephew of State Senator McCarren was discharged by a Mexican judge before extradition proceedings. He is en route to Vera Cruz with a surety inspector in pursuit as authorities hope to recapture him within Mexican territory.
Exclusive AP dispatch reports Reading officials expressing confidence a miners strike in the union coal region will not cause disruption. Philadelphia and Reading coal company executives anticipate no difficulty and note prior cooperation during a previous strike. A damage board meeting followed by officials discussing miners’ demand for terms with operators.
Report from nearby Weaver Bay camp describes a deadly incident where Benjamin William Allen was killed by a boy aged about 18. Local factions sparked after the killing, with reports of tensions and a chaotic scene as men and aides reacted.
An informal meeting of Democratic senators and members in Harrisburg, led by Col. Guffey and other party figures, discussed ballot reform. The group heard protests from factions opposed to John E. Ancor’s selection, with debate over eligibility and alignment with state Democrats.
A garbled wire report references multiple places and names including New York City regions and European cities. The text lists various locales such as Southampton and Liverpool and mentions individuals and migrations without coherent context.
A widow brings suit against Mew, Boral Bo Rule, and others for damages totaling 200 alleging loss of Promila. The Avecolaten publication notes the case filed today in Toledo with Vivolasive Wine team as reference.
Exclusive AP report states the United States Army awarded a large meat supply contract to Chicago packers, nearly 9 million pounds of meat to be furnished nationwide. The action marks a major government purchase during wartime logistics and supports military food provisioning.
Jack O Brien of Philadelphia stopped Jack Thompson of New Castle in the second round after delivering a sharp series of blows. The American controlled the pace throughout a thinly contested evening card at Standard Heater.
The remains of Congressman Brosius were interred at Greenwood Cemetery this afternoon with multiple services. Honorary pallbearers included Senator Sewell of New Jersey and several congressmen. Lancaster bar and Civil War veterans attended. The public viewed the body, floral tributes were elaborate, and Lancaster business houses closed for the funeral. Colonel Ki B. Pierce, Senate sergeant at arms, oversaw the service.
The 114th Philadelphia Methodist Episcopal conference convened at 9:50 AM led by Bishop J W Joyce with 168 ministers present. Officers were named including G Citove as secretary and Rev F G Coxson as assistant secretary. Rev A W Sayre and Rev F Br Gractl were biographers. Charles KE Staples gave the welcome. A petition was moved to support Brooke law reform on licensing and a protest against transfers in conference financial support was proposed. In the evening, anniversaries for Fiduen Hhonat Freedmen's Aid and Southern Educational societies were observed with remarks by Rev W L O Ram eey and Rev Cl 2 Mason.
In Terry Mississippi on March 20 Jody Bell aged 25 faced a charge of attempted robbery. A preliminary hearing was held and he was jailed for transfer to Jackson for custody. A second Black man named Charles Hote Ungeworth was later arrested. Bell escaped from a mob aiming to hang him.
A crowded scene forms as many delegations gather at Southampton awaiting the arrival of Carnegie on the steamship St Louis to campaign for funds and influence. The St Louis is not expected tomorrow, while organizers report letters and telegrams from ports across the region and anticipate a broad turnout to meet Carnegie.
A condemned man, Wingel, faces execution after a string of legal twists. The case concerns the death of Hlunhe during a drunken quarrel linked to Drederick Bhai Witygel. A prior conviction was overturned and a new trial was ordered by the prominent Grand Anny of thy Repubelte.
A Philadelphia inquiry into the so called Ripper case concludes with a final ruling to be delivered by the house chamber. DAL Prencie Shunll Brown of Philadelphia led the argument as chief spokesman for the committee. The report is expected to be filed for the next session.
Secretary Root relays Judge Taft's report that Tablas, Bibuyan, Tablas and Masbate areas including Tiaco and Furies are organized with Morindong and nearby islands. Authorities plan to extend organization to Mindanao and Leyte while keeping minimal machinery and maximum self rule.
A mad dog on North Main Street at 9 30 last night bit John Campbell on the right eye and attacked Joseph Tesravitch who was bitten on the arm while a girl on the curb escaped as police and a constable captured the animal and shot it.
Chester Pennsylvania. Josph Brown, under sentence for the Mee Ann Leonard murder and related assault, confessed to the police that he and Minn y Delaney plotted to kill the elderly couple. Brown said Delaney assisted and that the plan aimed to murder the old woman and her husband.
A garbled Maryland election bill report claims 50 000 voters would lose voting rights. The piece names Evelusive Wire and The Renongted Press in Annapulia but the text is fragmented and hard to verify.
Fragmentary OCR text references a March event in New York involving telecommunication wires and a related incident. The readable portions mention Marmol and Morbhalite and a potential hail of events surrounding a telephone line dispute, but details are obscured and names are garbled.
A damaged text fragment reports a cotton manufacturer dying after an incident near Park Avenue this afternoon. Details are unclear due to transcription errors and illegible names.
Thompson failed to secure the Republican caucus nomination for the United States Senate chief term in Lincoln. The joint session determined the nominee after March ballots, with Tinited States senator position unresolved.
Weather indications point to rain and colder conditions today with general fog and cloudy skies. Reports note limited activity at Hill and no major changes in local affairs as authorities monitor weather impact.
Reports from Marseilles say a large crowd of strikers clashed with gendarmes and cavalry. a brigadier and several soldiers were injured, one officer killed, and two hundred women with children participated. The government faces pressure to intervene for labor freedom amid foreign elements in the dock labor ranks.
A letter signed by many business men from Wilkes-Barre and surrounding towns urging J Pierpont Morgan to mediate with anthracite miners to avert a strike has been acknowledged. Morgan is away from Wilkes-Barre and will not return soon.
Feclusive Wire reports from Pueblo that ex Senator Edward Wolcott of Colorado will soon be appointed secretary of the interior, succeeding Tiltonhauk. The Daily Chieftain will state tomorrow the president may announce the decision in Washington soon and that Wolcott’s friends in the city are certain of the move.
A gas explosion at a Washington area gas well wounded Mavely Stine and sent flames and gas mists into the air. The force tore tools from the well and ripped the cable, with efforts to save the well failing as escaping gas could be heard for miles.
Exclusive wire reports the death of Mrs Pennington wife of former congressman Ila Be Pennington of Dover. Also noted are deaths of Artie Kilian and Edwardes with brief biographical highlights and church affiliations. The fragmentary text references military service and editorial roles in the Northwestern Christian Advocate.
Count von Waldersee arrived in Tien-Tain and could not proceed to Pekin as orders from home governments directed caution. British and French concessions prepared for further tensions, while Australian troops and Russian- or German-led forces hold positions. The Washington viewpoint says no crisis yet, with no clear opposition to Russia’s policies in Manchuria.
A local village election in South Pella Westeltester County produced a contested vote between candidates including Michiel J. Leneh the incumbent village president and Willian Ler Reyne. The board convened to tally ballots as Petey RS Dente Clin Brorntera and Trawewr Barker contested results.
Marvel 2-fulevt W. Taylor escaped from Pontwille prison where he served as a visiting inmate. Early this morning he was recaptured after fleeing a coal train near Uhenty. A reward of $500 was offered for his capture.
A wire service report states that Delaware and Midion company workers are informed that starting tomorrow all employees will work for a day. One companion and another worker are assigned to perform a task, and the owner plans to stock up in anticipation of a private event.
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