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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1901

Page

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Senate Passes Bill Restricting Milk Sales and Local Property Take

Senate action clears a bill prohibiting adulterated milk sales in second class cities, authorizing councils or school boards to acquire private property for school use, and regulating minor child employment in theatrical ventures. The measure also covers penalties, governance for third class cities, and related city ordinances, with several House amendments and commissions to implement provisions. The record notes votes and committee actions, along with other concurrent House bills on taxation, public safety, and library purchases.

Supreme, Superior, Common Pleas and Orphans' Courts Suis Diane Seein House Bill House Bi House Bray

Dunne County school board votes on child performance rules

In Lackine Wann county the Dunne school district discusses policy to permit minors under eighteen to perform in theatrical and athletic events and sing or play musical instruments. A second reading clears the calendar as the board considers employment limits and related safeguards.

Hollee Dhs Dunne Lackine Wann Elfovne

Voorhees bill reported on capital removal proposal

The Voorhees bill to submit at the next general election a proposition to move the state capital from Harrisburg to Philadelphia was reported by the house committees. Other actions included readings, amendments, and second readings on varied measures, with arguments pro and con on canals, voting machines, and licensing. The session adjourned to resume tomorrow at 11.

Harrisburg Voorhees Harrisbiurge Philadelphia House Jaineaster Iense Wilkie Senate Te Mo. Smith Waynesburg Senate Cithes Lcense Elee Iene Tiketen Colinbia Stineman Metlain Lancaster Mere. Connell Lawrence Pbmncom Beacom Westmoreland Hosack Allegheny Mesars Coray Luzerne Crenusy Columbia

Governor's Appointments Confirmed by Senate

Exclusive wire from Harrisburg reports the governor’s nominations confirmed by the senate. Leonard Pearson of Philadelphia named state pelinarian in the agriculture department for four years from January 2 1600. William Bell of Allegheny inspector of steam engines and boilers for two years from May 8. James W. Patterson of Pittsburgh inspector of whining gas and gas meters for Allegheny county for three years from March 1900. Samuel A. Steel of Huntingdon to the Huntingdon reformatory board until March 1910. Samuel McClamant deceased associated. Thassell of Bloomfield appointed justice of the peace for Bloomfield township Crawford primaty to serve until the first Monday, 1902. Wm. M. Tyne deceased to serve until the first Monday, 1902.

Harrisburg Senate Leonard Pearson Philadelphia Department of Agriculture Willam Bell Allegheny Allegheny County James W. Patterson Pittsburg Samuel A. Steel Huntingdon Huntingdon Reformatory Samel McClamant Thassell Bloomfield Bloomfield Township Crawford Primaty Wm. M. Tyne

Manila Bay Banquet Marks Third Anniversary

A Raleigh hotel banquet marked the third anniversary of Manila Bay. Officers of the American fleet attended from stations along the Atlantic coast. The decorated hall featured a naval tableau and a banner with the command “You may fire when you are ready.” Notable attendees included Admiral Dewey, Captain Wilde, and Captain Wilker.

Washington Manila Bay Raleigh Atlantic Portsmouth Nap York Wat Janeladie Marulla Theda Muamila Ad- Mira Dewex Aikmieal Dewey Wilde Posten Ciupiaty Wilker Concord

Steamship Arrivals at New York Harbor

Arrivals listed from Voolisive Wire Mage Pie Sederated Pee Sew York through Bremen and Southanig Hots Cevbeile and other lines. Names include Atttieiown-sailor fowls Chom Liver Bole Mew York and ports such as Kinsale and Pulblelpila with New Work for iaverpoul.

York Bremen Southanig Moabok Coeunde New York Southrappae Aerie Dowie Eomen Kinsale Biol Iaverpoul

Governor Dietrich Shalld Today and Senate Action

From the Associated Press Lincoln dispatch, Governor Dietrich was shelled today and extorted for oil by forces allied with Russia. The faction was sent to time trial of shale oil by hemierlivtel accepted. Governor Base files an appeal while the oyginatio dial ecu. The text notes Died, Senator bhwirhoh SMATE goes to DD Nd age thy Latta and mentions duties east for Washington.

Lincoln Alton Rusa Bhwirhoh Smate Waslingiem

Venezuela apologizes to US agent and refunds money

A Venezuelan government apology and refund of money to Ignacio H. Baiz, United States consular agent at Barcelona, ends the incident. The note, delivered to Washington via Louis Goldsmith, states Venezuela will uphold American citizens’ rights and that justice will be done in Venezuelan courts.

Ignacio H. Baiz United States Barcelona Washington Sucte Department Louis Goldsmith Tan Gik Veneaneia Vecertucdan Foxibe Ignacio HH Marchelon Baie Venesueli Baiz Meney Loomis Caracas Venesquelis Oris Hoce Company Apevia Venezuela Atperican Venezueles

Big Porto Rico Fire Destroys Pier and Cargo

A fierce blaze on the pier at Porto Rico destroyed the whole structure and contents in about forty five minutes. Loss runs to around 3.3 million, with most insured except cargo valued at 75,000 awaiting steamers. The fire began under the pier deck near the oil room and spread rapidly. Marines, soldiers, and police aided firefighting. several suffered burns but none fatal. Cargo shipments for the Spanish ship Catalina and others valued at tens of thousands were disrupted. Customs sheds remained intact.

Sindinin de Pritze, Lamidt & Co Catalina Butler Yates Stirling Lonefellow Court Wales

Burial Sparks Controversy at Pere Lar Chaise Cemetery

The body of Maddie Piule Minck, an agitator jailed amid Comité troubles, was laid to rest at Pere Lar Chaise cemetery in Phewcotta after a week’s illness. Socialist notables attended as a crowd clashed with police seeking to quell tensions, with several arrests reported.

Maddie Piule Minck Comite Pere Lar Chaise Phewcotta Gael Thie Peedler de Leitee Intionnes Oorles

Collier Strike Report From Tellyl Valley Mines

Exclusive wire recounts a violent incident at the Tellyl Valley Coal company site near Mantere Jounteville as disruptions limit supply lines. Workers faced a collapse or clash, prompting swift action and warnings of halted operations until safety concerns are resolved.

Presa Hughetog Mantere Jounteville Warhery Tellyl Valley Coal Company Mabdinice

Unclear OCR lead reports a violent incident and arrest

A garbled wire-influenced report describes a shooting or attack on Dr Donegan and a minor victim, with names and places tangled. The text mentions police, a sheriff and deputy, a crowd at a Gapod, and a suspect detained. many details are unreadable.

Prom Kunseas Oly Moy Toei Ghirtewhd Donegan Vieter Minor Bucinr Joder Sheri Saint Haan Anal Desilie Ecorkteaacah Wayne Bly Titheonone

Pennsylvania Dividend Declared by Pennsylvania Railroad

The Pennsylvania Railroad board declared a semi annual dividend of 4 1 2 percent payable to stockholders on record at close of business May 1. Officials cited customary practice of determining extra dividends after year end accounts, noting the fiscal year ends in November.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad Company Todhiw Come Nein Ae Tellowes Pennsevivuinin Ballywind Company Tto Ft le Pennsylvania

Minister Conger Welcomed Home at Cornell Bluffs

Edwin Conger, minister to China, returns to Iowa amid a hero’s reception in Cornell Bluffs. A thousand residents greet him at the station, with officials and local military saluting. A formal hotel reception follows, Mrs. Conger hosts, and Conger thanks locals before departing with a Des Moines delegation to the state capital.

Cornell Bluffs Edwin TH Conger Ching Tawasoll Cornell Bhutte Thawelock Congressman Smith Jennings Ginn Hotel Grand Hotel Jaetlig Dis Moines Town Federation of Womens Libs Major Conger Tie Towa Tle Pekin Des Moines Soowelack

Kitchener's Campaign Dispatch From Pretoria

London May dispatch reports Lord Kitchener in Pretoria describing a clash near Bergplant Palversthberg where Bergplant guns fired. Kitchener’s scouts reached within 400 yards before the gun was raised and captured. Ten Boers were captured and reports say several were killed wounded or prisoned.

London Lord Kitchener Pretoria Tela Grenfell Bergplant Palversthberg Ritchener

Quiet May Day Sparks Union Meetings Across Berlin

AP dispatch from Berlin reports May Day events drawing hundreds of thousands of attendees at cooklife and trades union gatherings. Resolutions broadly support the eight-hour day and right to unionize. Threats from authorities to curb demonstrations provoked work stoppages and heightened tension at several worksites.

Aschaive White Associated Press Berlin Cooklife and Trades Union

Unclear Text Summary Not Provideable

The readable source text is garbled with numerous misspellings and fragments, rendering any coherent event, names, or entities unreadable for a factual title and summary. No verifiable details remain to extract a valid news item.

China to pay 263000000 in indemnity plan

Paris dispatch reports Pekin has fixed the indemnity at 185 million francs with ministers split over how to raise funds. France Germany Russia and Japan favor higher customs duties and inland charges, while the United States and Great Britain oppose increased duties, risking extended negotiations.

Pekin Hague Great Britain United States Associated Presa Paris Foreign Office M. Pichon Committee On China Germany Russia Japan United Sites France

Weather and World News Briefs From The Morning Paper

Fair and warm weather signs dominate today while the Gulf event coverage notes the president’s health policy. A Civil rights note lists apologies from leaders and a local council addresses indeterminate indemnity. Regional items mention legal notices, a city solicitor, and municipal concerns with several generic sections and unclear dates.

May Day Quiet Across Cities With Limited Disturbances

Exclusive report from Rome notes May Day passed quietly in Rome and provinces with orderly meetings. Paris reports quiet sites except Grenoble where scuffles broke out and gendarmes charged crowds injuring some policemen. Madrid cites several demonstrations with no major disturbances. Barcelone saw pillaging of a convent chapel dispersed by troops. Lisbon notes lone disruptions. Vienna reports a 10,000 strong orderly procession amid halted newspaper publication for 30 hours.

Rome Paris Departments Grenoble Madrid Barcelone Lisbon Vienna Siig

Accidentally Loaded Revolver Endangers Lebanon Youth

A Lebanon youth was shot when a revolver, believed loaded, discharged while being examined. Bricker was wounded in the abdomen and rushed to a hospital. Witnesses Behney, Trost, and others examined the weapon as the accidental discharge occurred. No further details on injuries for others are provided.

Lebanon Pieteker Bricker Behney Harry Aublioriiles

Fragmentary Notice On Welsh River Tide Reports

A damaged OCR item mentions Williamspach Pay Minnesota and a bulletin about tides and waves. It notes sections out and some text expected to be read later. The fragment hints at a coastal report with uncertain timing and unsettled sections.

Guetto Amd

Pension grant for Spanish War veteran cited by wire

Exclusive report states Mas Le Fimontiy ob. dani, ab Seranion has been granted a pension for ten months, with details unclear. The Associated Press dispatch from Washington notes the pension is linked to service in the Spanish War, but exact dates and eligibility remain unspecified.

Poe Mas Dani Seranion Sian

Plumbers Strike Fever Hits Stan City Area

Exclusive wire report from Sharon Pennsylvania describes plumbers in Stan City demanding higher wages and shorter shifts. The stalled talks threaten local construction and service disruptions across the region as workers escalate actions and seek firm contracts with major unions.

Sharon Stan

Progress in the Eastman Case in Harvard intruder trial

The government resumes its case against Mastin, charged with murdering his brother-in-law Richard H. Crogan Jr. in Cambridge. Prosecution links a ticket fragment to a Smith & Wesson revolver of the same pattern used by Eastman and Crogan in target shooting, and asserts the fatal shot fired from close range.

Pie Associated Pres Cambridge Mass Mastin Harvard Imntruder Hichoard HH. Gregan, Jr Chogan Smith & Wesson Eastmann Crogan Butler Girogan Fi O Mustman Aethempete Gragan Tadas

Veteran Shot Dead in Cromten Park Killing

Veteran Spanish American War participant Reynolds was fatally shot by John P. Cumings in Cromten Park this afternoon after a long dispute. Cumings, who had bought a revolver earlier, claimed fear and said a warning was ignored leading to the fatal confrontation.

Worcester Miss John B. Reynolds John P. Cumings Cummings Ely Cromten Park Edward Mata Ean Wilnes Ani Ted Joh Abebwghilin Gqohaer Ahernad McLaughlin Sax

Pan American Exposition Opens Amid Cloudy Weather

Buffalo warns opening day of the Pan American Exposition with an electrical display as the main event. The morning traffic was light due to misty weather, but crowds grew later as sunshine broke through the gray skies. Turnstiles saw increased activity, while the opening celebration continued toward May 20 with planned dedication events.

Buffalo

City seeks new license ordinance preps for council

City Solicitor drafts a forthcoming license ordinance to regulate entities under the sweeping powers proposed in the measure. The document outlines anticipated provisions and public engagement as the draft advances through legal review.

Notable Family Event Reported in Local Paper

A terse notice describes a family matter involving a brother and a related incident at a residence. The readable text references local names and places, noting attendance at a gathering and a sequence of events tied to a specific date. Further details are obscured by damage to the text.

Advertisement Bill Signed by Exelisive Wire

Fragmented ad text mentions a bill signing and promotional wording. The readable portions reference a legislative action and related promotional language without clear details or names. The item reads like an advertisement with garbled branding and nonexistent entities, offering little verifiable content.

President McKinley Visited New Orleans on Cotton Belt Tour

Exclusive AP report from New Orleans outlines President McKinley’s May 1 Cotton Belt journey from Memphis to the Gulf. Crowds greeted him at Vicksburg and Jackson, with a cotton bale arch and speeches. He visited mills, spoke to workers, and arrived amid festive city scenes including a New Orleans banquet and riverfront plans for the next day.

New Orleans Memphis Gulf of Mexico Yazoo Nile Vicksburg Diackson Missisappi Iati Magnolia Mississippi Jackson

Conference on Disposition of Cases Before Alderman

A conference today will decide pending cases before Alderman Puller. Representatives discuss options to pursue and which cases to drop or proceed with. Some parties may be sent to counts while others are dropped or held for later action as the session continues tonight.

Saliestor Mia Hatter Alterman Muntotpai Sturges Odio Abe

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