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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1902

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Congress Passes War Revenue Repeal and President Protection Bill

Exclusive AP report from Washington notes two major actions by the Senate and House. The Senate approved the repeal of war revenue taxes and a bill to protect the president with harsh penalties for threats or attacks while detailing a guarded presidential protection force. The House passed the river and harbor bill without adding funds beyond committee provisions, maintaining the measure's original scope.

House Congress Associated Press Washington Senate United States Tillman Patterson Colorado Fairbanks Secretary of War Regular Army Sulzer New York Smith Louisiana Puggerald CochraneAlssouri

Reverend Pearce Transferred to Philadelphia Conference

Exclusive report from Lancaster indicates Rev. W H Pearce has been transferred from the Wyoming conference to the Philadelphia conference. The move, announced by Bishop Chittiston in executive session, will take effect when the new appointments are announced by the conference leadership.

Lancaster Chitiston W. F. Pearce Wyoming Philadelphia Sven

Marconi Selects Site for Transatlantic Telegraph

An early report describes Marconi choosing a test site near Cape Breton for wireless telegraph experiments. The piece notes rivals and proposed stations at Table Head or Chez Bay, with plans to power and test equipment before a bid to New York and beyond.

Table Head Glace Bay Halifax Marconi Adios Cape Birton Phat Me. Shields Mininioe Marconi and Tube New York

Deputies Adopt Proposed Credit of 600 Francs

Deputies approve a proposed credit of 600 francs for the party department today. The measure was introduced by the committee dealing with budget costs and is tied to support for local manufacturing and related duties.

Tunnel Hearing On NYC Subway Link By Pennsylvania Railroad

A public hearing in New York before the mayor discussed a bill to permit a tunnel under the North River by the Pennsylvania Railroad and its Long Island line. Counsel John G. Johnson said permanent franchises are needed for the costly project, which involves billions in expenditure and real estate already valued at over six million dollars. Jefferson Levy and others urged the tunnel as essential for New York City.

Pennsylvania Associated: Press New York Pennsylvania Railroad Company North River John G. Johnson Pennsylvania Railroad Long Island Pennsylvania Company John R. Dos Passos New York and New Jersey Railroad Company Jefferson M. Levy

Court Martial of Marine Officers Declares Jurisdiction

The Manila court martial for Major Littleton Waller Lieutenant John H A Diy and Major Waller decides jurisdiction exists and proceeds with trial. Major Waller pleads not guilty to murder but admits eleven killings occurred during the Samar operation and orders to shoot prisoners are disputed by defense.

Associated Press Manila Littleton W. T. Waller John H. A. Diy Marine Corps Samar General Chaffee Waller Robert H. Dunlap Gridley Quick Cargadores Day Arthur T. Marix Love

Immigrants Kidnapped in New York Harbor

A report from The Associated Press states Deputy Commissioner Mcsweeney filed an alert with Police Commissioner Partridge after several Calabese immigrants were seized on landing at Souci Pier from the Wills Island ship. They were moved to Nath Catalina under alleged forced labor terms. Officers were increased at the Klis Jehan ferry amid the incident.

New York Mcsweeney Partridge Souci Pere Wills Inlitl Wil Shippel Nath Catalina ODT Ath Ting Inovy Vallioud Mcsweeney Dee Klis Jehan Tien Ceveral

Tug Lost Her Tow In Fatal Sea Disaster

An exclusive Associated Press wire report from Boston dated March 21 states tug Edward Lukenbach under Capt. Keane parted from Newport News towing the barge Hamilton off Highland Light on Wednesday. The tug foundered and Capt. John A Schoemunker and his four crew members were drowned.

Boston Edward Lukenbach Keane Newport News Hamilton Highland Light John A Schoemunker

Unclear excerpt from Berlin era text prompts puzzled read

Fragmentary OCR text from an old European document mentions Ansulatoad trees Berlin and various garbled names, with no clear event, date, or identifiable entities to anchor a summary. The passage lacks coherent facts suitable for a standard news card.

Keogh Beats Eby in Narrow Victory

Keogh defeats Eby by a close margin in a competitive matchup. The result reflects a tough contest with both players showing strong performance.

Keogh Eby

Fragmented protest text from an old federation article

A garbled OCR fragment references a protest related to the American Federation of Labor and an anti injure action dated the seventeenth. It mentions Gompers and events in Wantington with unclear details and attribution to the Associated Press.

American Federation of Labor

Cambridge Crew Favored In Annual Oxford Cambridge Race

London March 21 Exclusive wire says Cambridge odds 3 to 1 and Oxford improves enough to threaten a closer race than expected. Both crews finished heavy training and attended Queen’s Club events with two Milburn brothers in Oxford lineup.

Oxford Associated Prec London Cambridge Queen's Club D. Milburn J. G. Milburn

Trade improves with labor settlement progress and steel demand

R G Dun and Co sees further trade improvement with settlements easing labor strife and higher wages. Bottlenecks ease as deliveries improve while iron and steel demand remains firm. Open weather boosts merchant pipe traffic. weekly U S failures total 200 versus 220 last year. Canada 40 versus 40.

United States Canada

Franco Russian Press Sees Declarations Easing Anglo Japanese Tensions

In St Petersburg March 21 the Russian press says the Franco Prussian declaration will resolve misunderstandings and reassure policy. The Novoye Vremya notes the alliance restored balance in the Pacific and Russia’s free hand aligns with its interests as Cossacks reach the Far East and mobilization continues.

St. Petersburg Novoye Vreniya Pacific Rusela Far East

Missionaries Safe in China Reports From North China

Executive wire from the Associated Press notes Dr. Peck of Pou Ting Fu reports a payment on the indemnity for native Christians. Wilder in Pekin says the mission area is safer than in years. Galt, after a tour, says the region is quiet and officials speak well of Dr. Ament and his reconsolidation efforts.

Associated Press Heston Miavehht North China Peck Pou Ting Fu Wilder Pekin Mr. Galt de. Ament

Boxers Clash in Six Round Fight in Philadelphia

An exclusive wire report from Philadelphia describes a six round bout where Maher lands on the jaw after Rublin pushes forward, while Gardner outcharges and Mayol appears before the Central Antone weight class for a six round bout that evening. Spinnner faces Quinn as Balk Dans refuses to fight, citing poor condition.

Pirse Philidelphy Math Pater Muhon Rublin Malior Ikwuge Aber Erne Caner Gardner Philadelphia Mayol Eigene Spencer Califfenia Sealdy HI Apt Williamspart Californany Quinn Olafining

Murder at Astor Duin Stirs City Inquiries

A six year old boy named Marley, reported in a New York notice, was kidnapped near the Astor building and later found dead as authorities investigate a liquor-related murder. The case, tied to Liquor at the time, prompts officials to track the suspect who fled the scene.

New York Mardi Kuwami Marley Astor Duin Muder

General Miles Retirement Questioned After Senate Testimony

Washington March 11. Cabinet discusses General Miles senate testimony with moves toward retirement. President plans to read the record and consult lawmakers before deciding action. Secretary Root and the attorney general met the president as the inquiry continues.

Associated Press Washington General Miles Senate Committee Committee On Root Roosevelt White House Military Affairs Committee Senate Spooner

State League Meeting Ends Abruptly In Hazleton

Hazleton reports the State League meeting closed suddenly with several managers leaving for home. President Witman announced the league will open with six clubs and transfer plans for Hazleton’s team to Williamsport. The league will move to class C and remains a National Association member.

Awl Linson James McCabe Scranton Wilkes-Barre Witman Stead- Inn Mingleton Lancaster Lebanon Reading Wim Abbott Witman Hasleton Miller Willrransfer Williamspore Ile Williamsport Hazleton

Random garbled notice from Assolated Areas press

Fragmentary OCR reads like a political or legal squib with names and quoted phrases but lacks clear event details. The text mentions a person named Francisn and an appeal or award decision, plus references to New York, a press response, and a call to action, all in a disjointed format.

Farlalve Wite Ovid Manist William Dolimen Himnager Dames Jo Tries Aid Todas Daifilog New York Mark

Incomplete source text cannot determine title

The readable fragments are too garbled to extract a coherent event, names, dates, or locations for a factual headline or summary.

Danish West Indian treaty stalls as election vote looms

A Copenhagen interview notes Danish West Indian pact hinges on Premier Deuntzér stance and a plebiscite. Opponents push to delay ratification via access to correspondence, delaying settlement until after Easter. Local sentiment among negroes favors sale hoping for voting rights and higher wages.

Copenhagen Landathing Deuntzér Tts

Jeryl and Hyde Burglar

Exclusive wire reports a shooting tying Joseph Hopkins to a $76,000 postoffice robbery. Hopkins, shot by Dan Ripley in self defense, is in critical condition at St. Luke's Hospital. Ripley claims the burglary links are not yet proven and police seek motive.

Chicago Joseph Hopkins Hopkins Dan" Ripley Ripley Lillie Arlington St. Luke's Hospital Palos Park Martie

Dutch steamer Wilhelmina linked to smuggling three Chinese

Port Townsend officials report several crew members swear captain of the ship Wilhelmina secretly carried three Chinese men from Manila via Hong Kong and Aimoy, concealing them beneath the engine room. He allegedly helped their escape by launch at night. steps to seize the vessel for exclusion act violations are being considered.

Wilmington Department of Justice Port Townsend Manila Hong Kong Aimoy Taylor Treasury Department United States

Troops Join Chinese Rebels in Annam Border Vicks

Exclusive wires report Canton credibly says viceroy received telegrams from Lung Chan near the Annam border stating Marshal Su’s entire force has deserted to the rebels. The rebels gain 20 000 foreign trained troops and a ripe rebellion country with drought and robberies.

Hong Kong Canton Lung-Chan Annam Marshal Su

Park Avenue Accident Signals Transit Line Work

Dramatic description of a Park Avenue collapse in New York with brownstone façades buckling as foundations are exposed by rapid transit construction. The piece notes the event occurred today and references exclusive AP reporting from March 21.

Autociated New York

Maritime Arrivals and Cleared Ports Noted in New York Log

Backaive Wire reports arrivals and clearances with ships named Aquitalur and Boulogne sailing from New York to Liverpool and Queenstown. Entries list ports of call such as Anoclaud Prom New York Mirchat and New Work for Liverpool with arrivals at Lucanta and related movements.

Backaive Anoclaud Prom New York Mirchat Inpaupia Livnapoal Quenstown Masai Rotterdans Sla Moylownes Piahiericedliony Gietlin Naples Didie Aquitalur Boulogne Bower Crowle Liverpool Queenstown Lucanta

Deaths of a Day. Notable editors and agents pass away

Willabana Meury Vast longtime editor at the Newer View Verbane dies at home at age 93. Edward A. Wobkedfeld a male cate afent of all dives of the Peninsylsanla age tem weel of Pitteburg dies today at the Grand Pacific hotel.

Wwire York Willbana Meury Vast Sears Brown Ghlvermill Page Edward A. Wobkedfeld

Mine Workers Face Divisions Over Strike and Union Plan

In Scranton and Shamokin Pennsylvania the United Mine Workers convention debated the scale report with President Mitchell saying part of the plan was adopted but details unclear. Delegates discussed drastic action to settle grievances while P J Shea and TMdnareds urged miners to back the street railway strike.

Mitchell Messrs. Shea and Edwards The Street Railway Union Scranton Associated Press Shamokin United Mine Workers of America Mitchel P. J. Shea T. Mdnareds Pendace Amalgamated Association of Buréet Railway Scratton Street Miiners’ Union

Meeting of Methodists Opens Private Joint Commission

A private session of a joint commission of the Methodist Episcopal church and the Methodist Episcopal church South began at the Women's College in Baltimore. The group will discuss unification of foreign mission work, stronger church posts, economical operations, a joint foreign seminary, a China book firm, and secular and religious papers abroad. The commission includes bishops, pastors, judges, and professors from multiple states.

Associated Press Baltimore Methodist Episcopal Church South Women's College Tnflay China John (. Granberry W. W. Duncan Rh. KK Wargroves Bn. KB. Hoss Nashville Tenn G. A. McDowell Walter Clark Haleigh Nrey Tm. W. Jones Oxford Miss Asa Holt Abilene Texas S. M. Merrill J. H. Walden Cyrus PD Foss John F. Coucher HW. G. Jackson Chicago RK. J. Cook Chattanooga Thomas H. Murray Clearfield BR. T. Miller Cincinnati T. B. Sweet Topeka Sun

Salesman Arraigned in Embezzlement Case

Charles E. Merrick of Stanhope New Jersey was arrested at his home by Constable Texter of Belvidere for embezzling company funds from the Surroundsboro Brewing Co. He posted bail of 200 dollars in Belvidere after a review showed his accounts 600 to 700 dollars short. Merrick claims the company owes him salary and commissions that offset the alleged loss and intends to fight the case.

Stroudsburg Charles E. Merrick Stanhope N. A Sbroundsboro Brewing Company Wierren County Texter Belvidere Herrick

Missing Child Found in River After Long Search

A report describes a five year old boy who disappeared near a river and whose body was later recovered ashore. The incident prompted a wide search along the river with authorities and local observers in attendance.

Jandasier Murch i.Law Bran Vallepport Huinbridge Tee Lianna Yorkeuvindy

Sharkey Substitution Requested in May Fight Plot

Confused report from Los Angeles describes Sharkey seeking substitution as Hy Kacluelve Wire identifies amputated pies. The event centers on a May city fight where Leadfather from Fiteimmony negotiates a larger pie and higher percentage than initially offered.

Sharkey Los Angeles Cal Marelli Plive Fiteimmony

Murder trial verdict pending in Wilcos case

The Wilcos murder trial entered its second day with the jury at 4 50 this afternoon. A verdict is expected to come soon as the jurors consider the case involving Nell Yopees.

Neghothity Ns.c Dimes Wilcos Nellyopees

Mysterious Burglar Shot in Jersey City Residence

A burglar was shot at the home of Jeremiah Vanderheek in Jersey City while attempting to identify a man named Howe. He was taken to a hospital and claimed to own James Wilson with no home or occupation. A pin reading International Correspondence School was found in his clothing.

Miles New York Jeremiah Vanederheek Jersey Che Howe James Wilson Seruntah Port Wake George 8 Beall & Co Columbia, Olle

Revolution in Albania Sparks Fast-Spreading Upheaval

Exclusive wire report from London cites a dramatic Albanian uprising. Militias and government forces clash as shootouts and killings occur in major cities and provinces, with rumors of widespread unrest and international concern rising.

London Manel Albania

Widow funds new assembly hall at Haverford College

An announcement at a meeting of village leaders reported by Eaclisive Wire states the widow of the late Chartes Protects will contribute toward a new assembly hall at Haverford College to honor her late husband. The project seeks $40,000 in funding.

Weolly Vibe Wittig SN. Rive Merwe Haverford College Chartes

Cecil Rhodes Heirlin Patient Deteriorates At Midnight

Exclusive report notes Marek the Cecil Rhodes to uit broviling heuer and took nourishment but his heart weakened. At midnight the patient was reales and devidedly weaker.

Cape Town Marek Cecil Rhodes

Portcast Brief for Weekend Weather

Washington reports a weekend portcast with increasing cloudiness and light to northerly winds. The forecast calls for thin conditions by afternoon on Sunday with easing night and Sunday outlooks.

Washington

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