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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1901

Page

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Mexican President McKinley greeted in Chihuahua celebration

President McKinley and his party received a warm welcome in Chihuahua with Mexican cabinet members and ladies present. President Diaz sent greetings through Hernandez and spoke on imperialism. The visit included a breakfast, a military parade, and speeches emphasizing friendship and the United States sovereign people. The journey continued westward toward New Mexico with a large crowd and a Welcome banner.

Several Hernandez Mr. McKinley Chihuahua Texan Mass Americain Anl Cothedel Howe Hernandez Stemidine McKinsey Uhihvahwua Also Watbiady Ftn Ginande Po Juarez Juan Ochoa McKinley Onoon

Explosion obituary and legal claims in wartime wreckage

Exclusive wire reports a blast attributed to a defendant named McCann affecting Abe Mable Maita and Catherine Munn. It notes $10,000 in damages and mentions Kinipeahene as connected to the explosion. The piece references Hailey at a Marvel in New York and a Marwel event with alleged responsibility for the blast.

Nrexe Waelington Mav Malta Herr McCann Stamian Ois Mable Maita Apola

Remains of Fire Victims Recovered in Jacksonville

Body of Harry Hennetheau a real estate dealer recovered from the St Johns River. The bodies of two African American victims were also recovered. Rumors of further losses circulate as city departs. Mayor Bowden orders sightseers to remain away. Martinlyn continues strict enforcement.

Jacksonville Fla Harry Hennetheau St. Johng Bowden Martinlyn

Miners in Harrisburg March Stir Sparks Military Talk

Reports claim anthracite miners plan to march on Harrisburg to press mine bill passage. Officials deny National Guard deployment though Arsenal activity rises. measures considered to avert trouble if march proceeds. Colonel Wilson investigates truce prospects as secret orders loom. No sheriff militia request noted.

Harrisburg Stone Stewart House Senate State Omielils National Guard State Arsenal Pottsville Mielmvilson Richardson

Where Negroes Cannot Vote Election Test in Baltimore

Exclusive dispatch notes the May 7 ballot in Baltimore under a new Democrat designed literacy test law. Readers expect a controversial city council result as Republicans challenge a Democratic majority amid intra party rifts and disputed black vote turnout.

Baltimore Hayes T. Pyreenutu Husin buUilt

Junk Dealer Sentenced in Dollar Fraud Case

A confused dispatch reports a junk dealer, with names garbled, facing sentencing for alleged dollar fraud tied to a wire transfer scheme. The messy text suggests multiple defendants and a court outcome, noting extensive false claims and a push to recover funds.

Milvuilies Convention Report Highlights Long Widespread Tensions

The article records a two week emergency action and notes protests and parliamentary dispute at a central convention. It cites named officials and organizations while detailing local reactions and proposed measures affecting governance and policy.

Brooklyn Man Wins Decision In Defect Case

Brooklyn man Carter was awarded a verdict tonight in a defection suit against Samet WN in a dispute over damages. The decision was reported from Louisville with reference to the presiding judge and court action.

Louisville May Ricl Carter Brooklyn Duck Honoe Samet Manis

Legislature Debates Bills On Railways and Capitol Move

In Harrisburg the Senate adjourned after first readings of multiple measures including a passenger railway bill and a plan to move the state capitol from Harrisburg to Philadelphia. A special committee is proposed to handle all railways bills and an auxiliary commission for the Pan American exposition is set for consideration.

Ponsa Harrishbure Senate Scott Philadelphia Phins DIM Cummings Warren House Voorhees Harrisburg Mr. Reynolds Lackawanna City Passenger Railways Committee Pennsylvania Bliss Delaware Rubs Pomeroy Franklin Addiiou Stone Coray Luzerne

Jacksonville Relief Efforts Expand Amid City Turmoil

A wire report from Jacksonville details a widened relief committee to fifteen, with five new financial committees, and a temporary urban recovery plan. Reports describe bodies found in the river near Market Street and at a ruined Home, while authorities report unrest and gunfire with casualties and shattered homes.

Jacksonville Relief Association Chaymer Pearbernt Booth Parrott Hayes D. Bothmeaju Wat Clark Market Street Atlanta

Unclear wartime report from Asmolsiathes source

Fragmentary wire copy reports individuals Exehsive and Salih linked to a war with Spain. Details are garbled. no clear events, dates, or outcomes are identifiable.

Asmolsiathes Washington May John J. Salih Senanton Lown Coorg Daves Seaanton Sal Spain

Senator Hardenbergh Declines Resignation Amid Succession Debate

Senator J B Hardenbergh of the Susquehanna-Wayne district did not resign to allow his move to auditor general. He seeks to retain his senate seat for party reasons as Auditor General MecAuley’s term ends tomorrow. He asked the attorney general for advice on whether Deputy Auditor General Sam Matt Friday can act in the interim.

Senate Harrishure J. B. Hardenbergh Wayne Digttiot Auditor General MecAuley Harden

Ballot Reform Conference Fails To Agree in Harrisburg

A meeting of Pennsylvania Republican and Democratic leaders failed to reach a formal plan for ballot reform. Key figures included United States Senator Quay, Governor Stone, and party chairs. Democrats push for ending party circles and restricting assistance, while Republicans oppose affidavits of disability.

Harrisbore Pennsylvania Manson United States Quay and Penrose Stone Durham Pocht Senate Election Committee Senate James M. Guffey Pittsburg Polk Montour Skeler Columbia Billinge Creasy Miller Cumberland Quay

Cuban editor shoots in Cuba theater clash

Santiago de Cuba May 6 Senor Corona editor of the Cubay Libre shot and slightly wounded Ricardo Miranda in a theater after an article accusing Miranda and two companions of drunken disorderly conduct. Miranda and companions earlier went to Coronas home and were refused entry. At the theater Miranda tried to assault Corona with a cane. Corona drew a revolver and wounded Miranda lightly. The incident reflects Cuban factional strife and rising tension among Republicans.

Associatas Santiago de Cuba Senor Corona Cubay Libre Ricardo Miranda Cuban Libre Miranda Corona Coron Tentel Coronas Mate

Multinational Names Meet in Unclear Drafted Notice

Fragmentary OCR text lists numerous city names such as New York Naples Genoa and Rotterdam with scattered parenthetical names and vague references to people and places, creating an incoherent brief without a clear event or outcome. The readable items suggest a transit or correspondence note but lack concrete actions or dates.

Unclear OCR Text Summary

The readable fragments describe names and places in a formal notice or news snippet. Entities include Washington, Mab Whit, Amy GE, and Tile, with references to elevations and possible official actions. Content is fragmented and lacks a clear event or outcome.

Washington May Gianna Peta

Deadly confrontation at Bobr unit during May event leaves soldier dead

Reports indicate a violent incident at the Bobr facility during a May event. Leena Polkeels is alleged to have struck the victim with a tile, resulting in a soldier's death amid chaotic scenes. Further details remain unclear as investigations continue.

Vion Vain Mertenant Tellnebsie Bobr Leena Polkeels

Hidden U S Senate Views Shape Nicaragua Canal Pact

London dispatch reports that U S senators views on essential treaty features guide negotiations for a Nicaragua canal settlement. Key points include canal neutrality guaranteed by the United States and equal access for all ships, with formal talks unlikely before Lord Pauncefote's June 11 departure.

Associated Press London Lord Pauncefore Hong Hay West Lord Pauneefote Lord Pauncefote United States Newport Gerard A. Lowther Lord Paincefote

Lace Curtain Operatives Meet in Philadelphia Convention

The National Association of the Lace Curtain Operatives opened its three day annual convention in Philadelphia with delegates and key business. Radically changes in the association laws are planned, heralding a new era in the trade as about 600 members from Philadelphia Wilkes-Barre Scranton Chester and Tariffville Conn attend amid widespread good business reports.

Philadelphia National Association of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Chester Tariffville Conn

Cost of the War Reveals South African Losses

War Office official tally shows 714 officers and 14,204 men dead in the South African conflict. Four officers and 314 men invalided home later died. Additionally 2,493 noncommissioned officers and men have been discharged from service to duty or awaiting reassignment.

South Africa Associated Mee London War Office

New Federal Court Establishement and Local Affairs

Weather today shows partly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures. The issue lists topics from the new federal court to Mexican greetings for President McKinley, plus a Catal treaty discussion. It covers state lawmakers actions, local court notes, a strike, editorial notes, and regional financial and industrial updates.

Generales Archit Organi¢n Federal Court McKinley Mexico

Miners Press For Action On Mining Bills In Harrisburg

A miners committee led by John Fahy Me United Mine Workers met with Senator Sauvder in Harrisburg to discuss mining bills. Sauvder pledged to push committee reports while miners signaled a possible delay and deferred march. A late telegram urged district leaders to remain on standby and avoid further contact.

Harrisburg John Fahy United Mine Workers of America John Williams John P. Kearney Thomas J. Richards T. WW. Glenellyn Siyvder Chester Senate Committee On Mines and Mining Myr. Savyter Senate Fahy Hagleton Shamokin Pottsville

Constitution Christened Amid Water Jet and Cheers

The yacht Constitution was christened by Mrs. W. Butler Duncan as wine touched its bow and the vessel slid into the harbor. The ceremony drew the Duncan couple and guests while the Volonia steamed nearby and searchlights lit the scene.

Constitution W. Butler Duncan Dunvon Oruiniogne

Ex President of Peru Dead in Apparent Death

Fragmentary report notes the death of a former Peruvian president and mentions involvement in anti government activity. The text references several individuals and political events, but is garbled with many misspellings and unclear connections. Further verification is needed to confirm names, dates, and affiliations.

Factory Doors Locked Strikes Distract Local Industry

Workers at the Benedict Manufacturing plant report locked doors and a stalled shift as disruption spreads. A small group of men believes national reform hinges on a new union, prompting protests outside the factory.

Unclear text fragment from Virginia Lake area incident

Fragmentary OCR text reports a night time incident near Virginia Lake with mentions of a festival, a possible car or assault event, and scattered names and details. The legible items point to a local disturbance or accident, but specifics are obscured by garbled characters.

Coal Tax Oppressive Taxation Sparks Debate

A garbled report describes opposition to a coal tax in a parliamentary setting. The text references Meclisive Wine and several entities, noting discontent with fiscal measures and possible public protests. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.

New Middle District Polerak Court Opened at Dauphin

Ceremony marked the launch of the Polerak court for the Middle district of Pennsylvania with Judge Archbald presiding. Lyman D Gilbert delivered welcome remarks on behalf of the bar. officers and clerks from Scranton and Harrisburg took official roles. Branch officials named include A J Colborn and George D Taylor. extensive appointive lists followed for deputy clerks and referees across multiple counties.

Lyman D. Gilbert A. J. Colborn George D. Taylor Charles A. van Wormer Scmanton Judge Archbald Dauphin County Tlarristurg Polerak Court Poeunsylviankt Dophin Cotet Judes Robert W. Archbaird Soninton Lemon Ty Gilbert Harrisburg Jaaphin Cibert Archbald Tar Lembleroul Andaenquet Dauphin County Biot Association Acheson Pittsburg Willi DD. Crocker Will Faimsport Ge Eiaeuit A. A. Colborn Scranton Wold Alephahn IRTM Searbe Montrese Sudgries Marrishinig Tomisioners Taylor Scruntens Guster Shilin Wilkes-Barre Wy Mis Towenelas Menthe William Sperts Fouls M. Mall Towanda Bradford A. OW. Dus Moonset Columbia County Wai, G. Thetis Manel Clank Carton Commit Moa Tuangart Simla Norehin Lerlind Monlonr Snyder Gank Sullivan Counnties Alonzo BR. Moore Coulersport Potter and Cameron Citap

Death by Own Action Counts Him a German Noble

Joseph Joerg, who died by his own action in Hoboken Sunday night, is described as newly titled a count in the German nobility. His sister lives in Maine Germany and his brother in law Count Voo Aurlich is said to be a Kaiser privy counselor. He came to the United States years ago and had served in militancy roles. a pension of about 700 dollars was said to have been sent to him recently, which he reportedly surrendered within a week.

Mexican Republic Sinter Dios Cou United States Caphiame New York Joseph Joerg Hoboken Maine Germany Voo Aurlich Kaiser Joerg

His Eminence Still Defends His Title at Clark Stakes

Eis Mininence, winner of the Twenty-seventh Kentucky Derby, dominated the Clark Stakes. He triumphed by a clear margin as the field faltered behind him, with The Purltan dhilsled second and Widell Vigivcoll third. The race was run on a fast track before a sizable crowd.

Louisville Eis Mininence Faeilene

Actoelaned Darnes: Delaware Pike Across the Delaware

The fragment references a route or act related to the Delaware region including Morrisville and Trenton. It mentions a connection to a river crossing near the Delaware and a possible move toward New York, with unclear details and several garbled names.

Weydon Mertisville Vassily Vuielley Delawane Delaware Trenton

Weather forecast for two days in Washington

Variably cloudy for two days with warm temperatures. Southeast winds are expected and a chance of showers late in the period. Another warmer day is forecast for Wednesday with likely gusty conditions in spots.

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