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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1902

Page

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Provisional Strike Declaration by United Mine Workers at Shamokin

The United Mine Workers meeting in Shamokin adopts a provisional strike declaration across Districts 1 7 and 9. They demand shorter workdays minimum wage and coal weighing, seek Civic Federation mediation, and prepare to strike if no agreement by April. Mitchell warns a strike appears imminent.

United Mine Workers National Civic Federation Mgr. Mitchell Associated Pres Shamokin Civic Federation United Mine Workers of America Mitchell Tt Wis Coul Consiliation Committee The Civile Federation Bourda Mitehel Ralph M. Kasley Wie Federation Presidenta Aml Mmine Themelvet Works Dowi Nowrdky Industrial Department Oor Tuelusa Dhe

Postal Embezzlers Receive Sentence

The Audentia court sentences Cuban postal fund embezzlers for fraud. W. B. Neely is jailed ten years and fined $50,203. W. H. Reeves receives ten years and a $45,000 fine. Ketes G. Rathbone gets ten years with no fine.

Neely, Reeves and Rathbone

GLOVE CONTESTS FEATURE BRUNCH OF FIGHTS

The Associated Press reports at Washington Sportive tonight fight card. Tin Callahan, from the Eli club, and Bernateli of New York headline as the main bout. Other bouts include Choyniski of Chicago facing Counter of Brooklyn in the first round.

Villadelpha Tin’ Callahan

Faint Favor Favors Rhodes in Contested Wavering

An unclear report describes Rhodes facing a shifting political or social event with brief mention of a favoring turn and uncertain outcome. The details are fragmentary, naming Rhodes and entities like Associated Meas and Pape Town without clear actions or dates.

Pape Town Marek Shefieei Rhodes

Palma at the White House Guest of President Roosevelt

Cuba’s president elect Palma met President Roosevelt at a White House dinner in Washington. The social gathering included Mrs. Roosevelt and officials. They discussed Cuba’s transfer of government to the new regime, with May 1 tentatively set but possibly postponed to a later date.

Rachielve Pres Washington T. Betrada Palma Cuba R Roosevelt White House Elect Palm Roosevelt Root Bellamy Store

Senate Debates Oleo Margarine Tax Bill

The Senate opened debate on a bill taxing oleomargarine colored to imitate butter at ten cents per pound and reducing the uncolored rate to a quarter of a cent. Senator Proctor of Vermont opened for the agriculture committee, framing it as protecting an honest product from fraud.

Proctor Washington Senate Vermont Committee On Agriculture Psec

Cholera Reported in Manila Pressed by U S Authorities

Official dispatches from Manila confirm Asiatic cholera and plague in the Philippines. Surgeon General Sternberg believes the situation not Serious and trusts medical authorities to prevent epidemics. General Chaffee’s plan to move the remaining Third Infantry battalion a week early is approved to curb spread on return to the United States.

Associated Press Washington Sternberg Manila Philippines General Chaffee Third Infantry Minili Croope United States War Department

Cuban affairs discussed at War Department conference

Washington March 4. Secretary Root and General Wood met at the War Department to discuss legislation needed to establish a sound commercial basis for the new Cuban republic. Wood favored a twenty percent import reduction to aid Cuba and talked with the president about Cuban policy. Senator Platt and Representatives Spooner and Quay attended and offered views.

Washington War Department Secrretary Root General Wood Cuba Woodhies Chiba Wood Platt New York House Spooner Quay

Drowning Reported After Lake Cuyiew Sail

Inclusive Wire reports two Cascadia Propritory School students from Meslou and London, Eng were drowned while sailing on Lake Cuyiew. They were last seen around o'clock amid a strong wind as searchers scoured the lake.

Ahaea Antonid Ost Meslou John Watson London Eng Cascadia Propritory School Ane Lake Cuyiew Lee Huse He Alwsing Etudenta

Corporations Chartered Amid Industrial Names Listed

A fragmented note details several ventures including Plisharg Piston Packing in Pitiehung with capital 919000 and Waitten Chemical in Bradioed with capital SiO. The document appears to record incorporations and capital figures, though multiple words are garbled.

Amelia Lid Fren Narriaborg Aluonh Ainte

少年工厂悲剧致命事故简讯

The report describes a young employed worker at a Pennsylvania steel plant who was fatally struck by a moving track inside the works. Authorities investigate the incident as a workplace accident with the identity of the deceased not clearly disclosed.

Mayor to Sign Public Toll Pen to Build Rail Stations

Exclusive byline reports Mayor plans to sign public toll measure to fund two railroad stations in Manhattan's borough. The bill heads to the governor for approval.

Associated Preas New York Law Tockay North Manhattan

Terror on Horseback and the Roaring Troops of Reform

A Washington banquet for the Virginia Democratic Association drew 150 guests with leaders from Congress and national figures. Col. Robert N. Harper presided as toastmaster while speakers urged unity to resist imperialism and the Republican program, warning of concentrated power and a potential presidential dictatorship under reform.

Washington Virignia Democratic Association Metropolitan Congress Old Dominion Virginia General Assembly Montague Daniel Anderson Robert N. Harper T. W. Bullock Kentucky Senator Carmack Tennessee Lewis Nixon Tammany Hall Representative Kitchen North Carolina Representative DeArmond Missouri Virginia Col Watterson

Fragmentary voice argues for constitutional religion and resistance

The passage contends expansion of power undermines republican values, invokes the Constitution and Christ, and draws parallels to Jefferson and Jackson. It hints at replacing July Fourth and January Eighth celebrations, opposing perceived centralized control and a Mexicanized government.

Jefferson Ayil Jackesn New Orleane Chia

War Tax Repeal Bill Sent To Conference In Senate

The house did not concur with senate amendments to the war revenue tax repeal and sent the bill to conference. Payne of New York, Dalzell of Pennsylvania, and Richardson of Tennessee were named as conferees. A parallel action on the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill followed with Bingham of Pennsylvania, Heminway of Indiana, and Livingston of Georgia appointed.

Washington House Senate Messrs Payne N. Y Dalzell Richardson Tenn Bingham Heminway Ind Livingston

Horsewhip Incident Hits Topeka Mayor Office

Miss Blanche Boise, a nurse not connected to Mrs Nation, horsewhipped Mayor Parker in his city hall office. The mayor grabbed the whip’s rawhide handle, threw her into the hall, and she vowed to horsewhip the governor. Boise, about 35, delivered a scolding before the attack.

Topeka Kun Blanche Boise Nation Parker Miss Boise

Musician J. H. Hahn Drowned at Engleside Home

J H Hahn director of the Detroit Conservatory of Music and a nationally known musician was drowned this morning at Engleside his Careyate near Constantine Details of the drowning are not yet received Hahn was born in Philadelphia in 1847 and began public performance at age seven He led the musical department of Cold Water Michigan Female Seminary at seventeen and later settled in Detroit in 1872 He served as president of the Musical Teachers National Association and of the Michigan Musical Teachers Association.

Detroit J. H. Hahn Detroit Conservatory of Music Engleside Careyirke Constantine Hahn Bigleshie Philadelphia Cold Water, Mich Therope Musical Teachers National Association Michigan Musical Teachers Association

Hitchcock Not To Resign From Cabinet Post

Secretary Hitchcock returned from St Louis after his brother’s death and denied reports he planned to resign or retire. He refused to discuss rumors, calling them unfounded, and stated he would not abandon duties in his cabinet portfolio or private business responsibilities formerly handled by his brother.

Poneto Javiolte di Viet Oller Dix Peos Jay Pyuel Washington Hitchcock St. Louis

Evangelist Stricken During Sermon and Dies

Mrs. Thomas Hogan, a woman evangelist, collapsed in the Co-Workers' hall during a large address. She uttered the line No man knoweth when the Son of Man shall come before she fell to the platform and died prior to medical arrival.

Millvie, N, JL Co-Workers Thomas Hogan Mii

Muddleman Deemed Thorough in Local Trade Circles

Special to the Scruton Tribune reports Mr Robert Muddleman of Fmover & Uphilesun is described as a thorough tradesman while repairing belts and handling medical tasks. The piece notes his long-standing role and reputation within the community.

Robert Muddleman Fmover Uphilesun Ile Mil

Fusion in Luzerne Stirs County Politics

A muddled report from Wilkes Harte notes a move by Democrats to cooperate with independent Republicans in the upcoming state campaign. The piece mentions a party platform shift and a strategy meeting amid local party tension and signaling possible cross endorsements.

Amociates Mires Wilkes Harte Luxerne Denonney Republians Courme Dy

Unclear: Maritime Wire Item Yields Vague Name Forms

Fragmentary text mentions ships or persons with obfuscated names and locations. The item references Gibraltar and Naples in a tangle of misread words, offering no clear event, date, or outcome to summarize.

Peace Terms Offered Boers Peace Terms Offered Boers

The report notes the mysterious disappearance of Rev J C Bennett pastor of the Methodist church at Lunsford after he travelled to Harrisburg and to Columbia for conference He was seen walking toward the river with 300 in baggage held at a Harrisburg hotel and his fate remains unknown prompting concern among his wife and church members This item reads as a local wartime era incident with fears of foul play and notes his age family and status as a clergyman.

Associated Press Lancaster J. C. Bennett Lunsford Columbia Harrisburg Susuuehnuana Bennett Fe Sh London Ritchener Schalk-Herger Gener Dee Wer Othe Howe Commons Dradtick Transvaal Lord Kitchener Breyt Orange Pree Pretoria Elreles Scehatk-Berger de Wer de Tan Rey Poesthiy Gove Peaul Bord Wittheni Schalk-Berger Orange Tower Wiless Britiels South Africa Ulleis Itehener Scohulk-Burger Lord Lainie Netherlands Paws Gniselin Schuit- Burger Ruehner

General Miles Opposes War Dept Staff Bill in Testimony

General Miles has reviewed and revised a transcript of his Senate Military Committee testimony. He argues the document is for committee use only and awaits printing after committee decision. Miles cites central opposition to the staff army bill and notes additional figures not disclosed earlier.

Washington Miles Senate Military Committee Government Printing Office War Department Inspector General's Department DHL Fia Corpes Mda Ile Phillonites China Natal Wwe

Tragedy on Pennsylvania Tracks Claims Child Life

A two year old boy named James Finney was cut in two by a freight train on the Pennsylvania railroad tracks at Lucknow. The accident occurred as the child walked along the rails, prompting a fatal end to a day of travel. The incident was reported by the Associated Press from Heartshag.

James Finney Pennsylvania Railroad Lucknow

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Convention of United Mine Workers Ty Dino Miei Answell Baer Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company Union Mr. Mitchell Appeal To Civic Federation Ralph M. Busles Ikon M.A. Hotvnd Chujiin National Civic Publcation Lani Senator Hanna Trou Washington Bishop Potter Oscar Straus Charles A. Moore Prank V. Sargent James Duncan Joan Mitchell Pranklin McVeugh Palma Mr. Roosevelt Preas Chaffee Iby Asolo Amoulated Press Asawlated Wee Sabin Wiedel Venneylvania Steel Works Sievlian Pili Dsderp Pennsylvania MR. Watterson of the Nation Kembucky Vituinia Korte Republican Party Republic Anny Feuta Uniteed States McKinius Cieatten Husevelt Payne, Dalzell and Carrie Nation Detroit Conservatory Agtoviated Press Miller Scruton Tribune Luzerne Tion Ka Heir Heim Dor Growe Brewen Piymouth Gibraltar Allen York Naples M. E Lansford Gen Associatuil Trese McKinley Cieneral Miles Congress J Miles Silti Kitchener Burger Steyn Hague Kuchner WesylVania Mortigraat Wits
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