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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1901

Page

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Vaughan Bill Surprises Supporters in Harrisburg Vote

In Harrisburg on May 21 the Vaughan bill faced an upset as supporters’ confidence waned and opponents gained ground. The bill, tied to Scranton and Dunmore interests, saw surprise votes and was recommitted, with final passage expected the next morning as lobbyists push for needed supports. The measure would affect city classifications and funding, with Scranton resisting perceived special treatment.

Vations Elemente Dunmore Carbondale Lions Crete Ieee Yale Keenia Upwin Scranton Oorlock Wales Mvenviers Iepresentative Jones Useborough Bonin House of Representatives Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas of Lavhenaune Commie de Manel Pebrivery Cald Ehall

Connell Sells Scranton Coal Interests Amid Labor Talks

Congressman William Connell disposed of his interests in the William A. and Lawrence collieries near Scranton for about 1 million dollars. The Connell Coal company will become part of the Lehigh Valley Coal system as output, with 700 workers per mine, continues in the Tunka wanna district. Union leaders sought recognition, but Connell declined to intervene, noting broader policy and a 10 year renewal for miners’ wages through April.

Philadelphia William Connell William A. and Lawrence Scranton Connell Connell Conl Company Jehigh Valley Coal Company Wanehington Cons Hell

Flood Damage Report From New York States Wide Inundations

A dispatch from New York reports widespread flood damage across the state caused by melting snow and heavy rain. Rivers and tributaries overflow, threatening property and possibly lives. culvert washouts and railroad washouts cause injuries but no major disasters yet.

New York Norwich Mephawick Littl New York Centura West Shore Road Frankfort Rochester Villigen Cortland Binghamton Watertown Micon Madinon

Pardons, trials, and transfers ripple through courts and votes

The record details multiple legal actions including manslaughter cases, indictments, and pardons. Names like Aaron J. Valin and Mark Whemas Waves appear amid a series of judicial proceedings, with references to votes, centers, and authorities across several regions.

Biden Julies A. Flotienser Miladelphis John Comutt Aaron J. Valin Solenon Enon Mark Whemas Serra Fies

Tyler Gets Five Years

In a recent trial at the Safety Syn Natienal bunt, Tyler was sentenced to five years for an alleged offense related to statewide pitchbing. The hearing was held in Rosen, with Matrh Site the Melton States de noted as context.

Rosen Melton Todas Trier Pitchbing Wileltut

Fire Sweeps Through City Buildings Net Loss Reaches 0

Exclusive wire reports a blaze destroying multiple establishments in the city. Estimated value of losses runs into thousands, with February figures cited. Authorities are investigating the cause as fire crews battle stubborn flames overnight.

Turmoil Grips Ottoman Empire as Insurgents Gain Ground

Dispatches from London report Ottoman finances in chaos with salaries unpaid, war debt rising, and military spending surging to counter Yemeni and Macedonian unrest. Insurgents defeated imperial troops and proclaimed Mohammed V as Sultan's figure, while arrests rise in Constantinople and shipping to Asia Minor increases.

Sultan Mohammed V Macedonia London Constantinople Yemen Arabia Mohemmed-Kesad Effendi Mohammed Young Turks Abdul-Hamid Wieculian Izzet Bey

Call for Meeting of Mine Workers

President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers calls a joint meeting of the national executive board and district presidents in Wilkes-Barre on Friday. The session aims to act on the report of Mitchell regarding New York talks with coal operators and the potential strike, following the Haslenon convention.

John Mitchell United Mine Workers of America Haa National Executive Board Mitchell New York

Fruit steamer Ashore at Dane Beach

The steamer laden with cargo of lanai ran aground near Dane Beach, E. I., and is reported to be a total loss. Passengers aboard include El Hiten of Schenectady and family members. the General Electric company crew assisted, with other names in the party.

New York Merc Y Dane Beach Partenges EL Hiten Sehmectady Oveanpiuany Babs Willen Yorkes Ff Nonilev Thia

Reform Needed in India Debated by Lord Curzon

March 27 report from The Associated Press quotes Lord Curzon of Kedleston, viceroy of India, urging reform in many areas amid a debate on the budget. He defends military needs and surplus management, saying more ore and spending could keep India secure, and stresses India cannot endure unrest.

Valentin Cypraon Kodlestan Tadltt India Curzon

Japan's Position Outlined at Parliament Meeting

In Yokohama Premier Manials Lee addressed the parliamentary adherents noting Japan has secured a position to protect its legitimate interests. He warned of external pressures and said Japan will take necessary steps in response to current exigencies. The premier acknowledged growing influence from neighboring powers and potential shifts on the horizon.

Yokohama Mateh Manials Lee Japan Tiona Fer Wolshbor

Postmaster General Smith Denies Resignation Rumors

Washington March 27 Postmaster General Smith emphatically denied rumors he would resign. He stated repeatedly that he has no intention to resign and sees no reason to change his service to the nation, despite persistent speculation.

Washington Smith Siddh Aernrney Reehrnae

Denmark’s Price for West Indies Sale Reported

A Copenhagen dispatch claims Denmark proposed to the United States a four item plan to sell the Danish West Indies. It includes a fleet loan of four hundred thousand dollars to Denmark a population vote on union with the United States and immediate American admission of residents plus duty free fruits. The proposals face likely rejection for items three and four.

London Daily News United States

Mob Attacks Silk Superintendent Speare in Wilkes-Barre

A mob of breaker boys and sympathetic workers brutalized Superintendent Speare as he traveled through Wilkes-Barre on March 27. Police fired revolvers as officers contained the crowd, while mud and stones were hurled. The assault followed tensions over a wage agreement between the Silk Company and labor leaders, and related strikes.

Wilkes-Barre Batiford Willis Speare Cmd Spears Wagner Farinier Ericina Fron Bhoomaker

Conference Adjourns as Appointments Read

The Methodist Episcopal conference in Ware closes after devotional led by Bishop Joyce. Mountain Home adds Wikewatver to the superset and Humerry Het is listed with others. Rev. H. J. Fores joins from East Maine. Treasurer Kirkpatrick and Secretary Groves present the year’s statistics.

Strider Methodiat Episcopal Conference Bhishoy Joyce Ieee Fox Wikewatver Mountain Home H. J. Fores East Maine Joyce Trev Marie Groves Trenamrer Stev Homan Kirkpatrick

Mohawk River High Water Delays Night Travel

High water on the Mohawk River delays passenger travel and river crossings tonight. Officials warn travelers to seek alternate routes as conditions affect the New Work metal and Molewk Willey crossings and nearby services.

Mteal Willey

Mine worker resignation shocks Suburda plant board

An executive wire from The Associated reports a mine worker at Peceldont Minehell tendered resignation effective the next Suburda. The move comes amid plant management changes and unsettled labor tensions.

Volieveapelle Tal Mawel Sets Janina

Aguinaldo Capture Reported by Funston's Men

Manila dispatch says insurgent leader Emilio Aguinaldo was located in Luzon Province and captured with Task force commander General Funston on the Vicksburg voyage to Manila. Washington and Chicago reports note early confirmation and mixed official reactions.

Province of Isabella Island of Luzon Funston

Allotment of Pennsylvania Stock Set at 33 1 3 Percent

Philadelphia March 2 The new issue of the Pennsylvania Stock Company will allot to shareholders at 33 1 3 percent of present holdings. Old officers are reelected and stock to be issued June 1 to August. Value of new stock may exceed £500 000. The plan marks a historic shift for the company.

Philadephia Newls Pranttey Bank Stallroad Company Ueber Pooneyivania Pallyaed Company Hermofore

Weather and Turbulent Times Highlight Morning Edition

The morning edition notes fair weather with northwest winds. The text mentions events including General Geneal Ponden capturing Meine olibe Vaughan Mil Hug, an uprising in Turkey, and various reference to mining, industry, and financial news.

Geneal Ponden Meine Olibe Vaughan Mil Hug

New York Cruiser Ordered to Manila Amid Court Revisions

Reported orders directed the cruiser New York to proceed to Manila. The move follows tension over a court case and potential overland travel for U S officials. Officials anticipate further communications with the Moroccan government and possible a meeting to address the matter.

New York Manila

Casualties in Babington's Action Reported

The wire from Akai dated March 27 lists two killed and seven wounded among the casualties. The article notes a number of dead and wounded, with heavy fighting near Hart and Lavuntontedn as New Zealand and Russian forces push forward. The pursuit continued as enemy resistance eased and a cautious advance was made by allied troops.

Paenetee Marels Kitchener Pretoria Manehot Suse Katies Broad Lavuntontedn

Callout for reanondent of the Exily Mull sows

A distressed report from Lomlon dated March 28 notes a severe outbreak in Bengal with thousands dying in the week. Calcutta and surrounding towns are deserted while relief efforts begin amid widespread fear.

Lomlon Bengal Calcutta

Unclear OCR text yields fragmentary report

A garbled OCR passage describes a home entry and an implied violent incident. Names and specifics are unreadable, with multiple misspellings, making it impossible to identify persons, places or exact actions.

Untidy OCR fragment hints at global names and places

Fragmentary text lists many proper nouns and locations such as Liverpool New York and various unfamiliar names, suggesting a distorted news item or parade of entities without clear action or context. The readable parts imply a travel or event narrative but lack coherent events or dates.

Suspects Arrested in Bank Burglary Ring

Four men were arrested today in Thornville on suspicion of involvement in a bank burglary at the Semeret bank. They were armed with improvised tools and attempted to flee with stolen goods. Newark authorities report the arrests as part of the investigation.

Tlie Newark Math Sie-Pour Thornville Totay Enypielon Semeret Bank

Unable to extract clear headline from fragmented text

Fragmented OCR text describes a meeting or conference with religious or sect information and names but lacks coherent events or outcomes. Key entities are unclear, dates and places are obscured, preventing a precise summary.

Pennsylvania Pen Building Commission Delivers Action to Philadelphia

Exclusive wire report from The Associated Press states the Pennsylvania commission to the capital stripped toMall Philadelphia for a policy measure. Officials discuss system reforms and funding plans affecting state construction and public works projects in the city.

Pennsylvania Pen Vaerrlaborg Peleevivania Commission Alfalo Tlapia Palladelphia Sat Aleulu

Local Police Officer Involved in Fatal Threat Incident

A troubling report describes Officer WL KEL Vert being threatened and later firing at a suspect after a domestic threat. The incident ended with the assailant dying, while officers responded and secured the scene tonight.

Molunlow Tillie Sean

Mr Knox May Be Attorney General

A wire from The Associated Press reports Mr Knox is a likely candidate for attorney general. Colleagues believe he could accept the post if offered and would seek to avert the Santos matter.

Mr. Knox Prom Pitta

Allied Powers Protest China Convention Amid Chinese Troubles

Washington reports show United States Great Britain Japan and Germany united in opposition to China signing any treaty with another power until China resolves its internal troubles. The British protest via Sir Ernest Lane at Pekin mirrors similar U S objections to the Manchurian agreement, with diplomatic leaders questioned about a direct approach to Russia and the status of the pact remains unclear.

United States England Germany Japan China Washington Vie Associated Mess Ching Pope Ernest Latew Pekin Bnt Hay Great Britain Neal State Department Russia

Russian Courtesy in Pekin Honors Marines Buried

The bodies of six American marines killed during the siege of the Temailians were removed for shipment to the United States. Russian and American troops shared in the disinterment ceremonies with guards and honors, as General Chaffee and Me De Clerices praised the joint effort and wartime brotherhood.

Pekin United States FE. W. Wise Aoale Russia Chaffee I M. de Gilera de Clerices

Egyptian records found unearthed at Abydos reveal early kings

Exclusive wire reports Rev Dr Winslow confirms Prof Petrin has uncovered Abydos records dating before Mena founder of the Ket dynasty around 4800 BC. Names cited include Narmada Ka Pla Del and Sam with inscriptions and a long strip bearing the name Alta iMenay among about thirty inscriptions.

Alta iMenay

Deaths of a Day. Associated Press notices from March

A mass of garbled obituary notes reports the deaths of church leaders and prominent figures. Names appear jumbled, but references include a pastor of St Patrick's and a veteran, with ages and places unclear due to OCR issues.

Weather Forecast for Washington Manh District

Forecast calls for rain and shifting winds with northeasterly to northwesterly directions. Expect Friday to bring unsettled conditions with possible showers and cooler temperatures across the area.

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