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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1901

Page

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Name Erased From Senate as Levi McCauley Succeeds Him

The senate committee reported on key bills and the session adjourned with the auditor general election in focus. Senator Wasne resigned as editor Chittendenburg noted his farewell, as Grady and Philadelphia lawmakers eulogized Hyerdenbergh and memory of soldiers. The capitol relocation debate featured Voorhees and local leaders arguing Pittsburg and Philadelphia sites. a vote failed 22 to 15, but the bill later passed second reading.

Senate Levi McCauley Westchester House Mena Harrisburg Ehogvinien Wilks Tordenbergh Te Ene Generes Hollen Snyder Dusiness Eahendan Cauboindiate Geneboge Philadelphia Seliter Chithtenbergh Reid Min Vialenbergh Messrs Grady Wroshelain Crawford Wilmans Thatchers Higgins Cumberlands Lee Monde Heinle Centre Aml Korht Union Anspesses Hyerdenbergh Harensbure Pittsburg Allentown Lancaster Hharton Somerset Voophees Commonwealth Philmedelphia Nesbitt Allegheny Mir Mecluin Tanister Jocus Conestoga Creek Franklin and Marshall College Clickeney Taick Chester Koonts Harrishire Roth Lehigh Hind Ulrich Diuphin Supreme Court

Harrisburg May 1 Senators pass school and bridge bills

In Harrisburg today the Senate advanced multiple bills to final passage. Provisions include salary scales for superintendents and clerks, bridge project funding, increased school district budgets, and annual county historical society support.

Harrisburg House Senate Minotoliinia Cine Benen Kant Lewioliniyg County Commonera

Aftermath at Jacksonville Prompts Forced Labor Order

In the ruined Jacksonville area many homeless are being cared for as relief work proceeds. Lumber supplies and other materials are moved to rebuild while surveyors mark property lines obliterated. An order was issued mandating local black residents to work or leave the city, sparking tensions within the affected community.

Jacksonville Pridia’s Tire St. John’s River Carrhal

Wages Rise Report From Wenatvania Steel Works

A terse Associated Press dispatch notes wage increases at Wenatvania Steel Works. The report mentions a shift in payroll, a notable rise for workers, and comments from a supervisoryOfficial regarding labor costs and production pressure.

Thirvinbong Wenatvania Steel Works Isitia Steel Works Johor Weil Vic Company

Conger May Resign as Pekin Mission Ends

Exclusive dispatch reports Secretary Hay eyeing Rockhill as Conger successor while General Chaffee withdraws from Pekin. Conger arrives in Chicago denying friction with Wo Ting Pung and plans remarriage in Washington before returning to Iowa for vacation.

Hay Conger Chaffee Pekin Ishington Sts Department Mat Yenger Rockhill Rhockhill Democratic Party China Denby Greece Chicago Washington State Department Wo Ting Pung

Open Door Moves Put China Trade Debate in Spotlight

Washington May 7 The push to open China to foreign trade gains traction with major powers backing it though Chinese officials and the empress dowager face limits from a new state council. Russia’s stance creates concern as plenipotentiaries advance negotiations with China’s authority structures in play.

Washington China United States Russia

Episcopal Convention Opens Sixty-First Annual Session

The 117th annual convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Pennsylvania opened with Holy Communion celebrated by Bishop Whittaker and an address by Dean Miyoten. Special committees were named and deputies will be elected to the triennial General Convention meeting in San Francisco starting the first Wednesday in October.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Whittaker M. ‘Iyoten Divinit Soho San Francisco

Southwihh to Southampton voyage updates and arrivals

Shipping notices list arrivals and sailings from Southwihh to Southampton and other ports. Vessels such as Mussel Nomadic and Liverspanl Moeville report arrivals at various ports while ships from New York proceed to Ant Wergr and London routes with several port calls and departures noted.

Eveloiee Hank the Associated Prys4 New York Southwihh Antwor Southiampton Meartonduas Rottenduins Antweerps Ripioo St. Tand Southampton Beoclead - Mussel Nomadic Liverspanl Moeville Aneleile New Sadie Tilt Row Carl Bromou Aerive Baisay Houthweigston Shatin Vismoviles Ventoria Beachy Hhelw

VALUABLE LUMBER BURNED IN COUNTY FIRE

An extensive forest fire in Williamson County destroyed thousands of feet of valuable lumber. The blaze started yesterday afternoon and raged through the area causing heavy smoke and disruption to local operations. Fire officials report the lumber yard and nearby storage were heavily damaged with containment efforts ongoing.

Taking the Veil Large Class Enters Religious Life at Wilkes-Barre

A May 7 ceremony at Malinckrodt convent Wilkes-Barre marks many women taking the veil and joining religious life. Names of new postulants from Michigan Iowa Minnesota and New York are listed alongside their current cities. Rt Rev Hoban of Scranton presided with numerous visiting clergy and a German sermon delivered by Rev C C Von Cudenis of Buffalo New York.

Wilkes-Barre Associated Press Malinck= rodt convent Weyers Margaret Kester Gertrude Kellen Mary Kellen Westphalia Michigan Mary Steinkenig Sioux City Towa Mary Hirsch New Ulm Minn Gertrude Reihle Detroit Mich Consalaniine Flier St. Louls Tmilizabeth Gut Scranton Agnes Schaeffer Lanmuars Town Buffalo N.Y

Explosive Accident At Lehigh Valley Coal Mine

Ten kegs of black powder and a box of dynamite exploded during hoisting at Henry colliery causing three loaded cars to be blown apart. Several workers were injured including Patrick Sharpe severely and John Burke with burns and eye loss. Fire and debris injured others.

Wilkes-Barre Henry Lehigh Valley Coal Patrick Sharpe John Burke James Burke Inday Thoma Vuify David Mor Hop

New Gun to Fire Twenty Miles Revealed for Exposition

An exclusive report claims a new 16 inch caliber gun, weight ten tons and length over 1,000 feet, capable of destroying ships at twenty one miles, with shell weight 2470 pounds and high elevation. Built for the army at Waterville factory, it is to ship to the American exposition in July.

Washington Waterville New York Harbor Pike's Peak Mont Blanc

Dewey Owning a Bakery and Sheriff Sale Reported

Dewey family leads a bakery business in a three story brick shop on South Thirteen Street. A mortgage tied to the property prompted a sheriff sale action. the Dewey kin, including a Montpelier, VI resident, are named in the transfer of ownership papers signed by District Judge Satelle.

Omaha Neb Tiovee Dewey Dotghiss County Tollys Bakers South Thirteenth Street Dewey Det Bowghe Montpelier Ganiat Widchard Secon Judes Satelle

Slate Pickers Face Job Loss Amid Looming Shakeup

Unclear text indicates workers fear mass layoffs as a merger or closing impacts employees. The report mentions the Revaluh ollion and pickers possibly transitioning to new roles with a break in employment.

Boiler Explosion Kills Two at Wharton Distillery

In Wharton township near the West Virginia line the old Dennis distillery exploded, killing two men named Frank Pear a worker and Barn J Thompson owner of the distillery. They were the only occupants at the time as others had left for supper.

Uniontown Dennis Wharton Township West Virginia Barn J. Thompson

March Preparations Postponed by Associated Wire

President John Pahy of the United Ming Workers notified President Thomas Winfiy of the Uvaleton division to make further preparations for the proposed municipality of idluets to tie tule capital.

Wiese Hualeton John Pahy Disteiet No. Wo United Ming Workers Marvels Thomas Winfiy Uvaleton Diviviet Aleud

Charlton Mine Started

A short wire report notes the Charlton mine commenced operations amid sparse details. The dispatch provides no clear dates or additional context about participants or location beyond the mining onset.

Cuba and the Amendment Havana Acceptance Probable

A Cuban constitutional convention special commission returns from Washington on May 4 and will not issue recommendations. The radical faction expects the convention to accept the Platt amendment to the U S army appropriation bill, while the session remains secret this afternoon.

Special Commission Washington

Resignation Considered in Knights of Maccabees Meeting

Pittsburg May 7 The executive board of the Knights of Maccabees state commandery met at Iriswold hotel to discuss the resignation of Wilkinsburg great finance keeper R K Campbell. The group did not disclose whether the resignation was accepted amid reports of a $4000 shortage found by auditing. Campbell could not be reached after the meeting.

Pittsburg The Knights of Maccabees Iriswold RK. G. Campbell Wilkinsburg T. H. Lawry Oakdale W. E. Blaney Oll City E E. &. Watson Williamsport George Reidel Hawyer Campbell Ciumphell Ftan Joans Thanes

Prohibitionists Nominate Governor Candidate in New Jersey

The New Jersey Prohibition convention at Trenton nominated Joel W. Brown of Jersey City for governor. Delegates adopted a platform denouncing liquor as a great evil and chiding both major parties for unfriendly Prohibition stances. They favored prohibition and supported electing U S senators by the people and broader representation.

Trenton NL. d New Jersey Joel WW. Brown Jersey City United States

Train Crash At Thayer Injures Dozens and Kills Engineer

Burlington passenger train collision at Thayer injures twenty five and kills engineer Robert Brown and passenger Simon McKenna. Both locomotives and cars wrecked. Dining car and sleepers stay on the track while other cars were damaged and equipment derailed.

Burlington Thayer Robert Brown Simon McKenna Tve

Elizabeth woman dies after long illness at Newark hospital

Julio Ludwig of Elizabethport wife of a shoe merchant died from exhaustion yesterday at Michael's Hospital Newark after six months of illness. She was thirty twelve years old and had been treated at the Elizabeth hospital prior to her death.

Julio Ludwig

Chief Clark's Asidress

Fragmentary OCR text references a person named Chief Clark and an event at a convention with mentions of Ben, Blige, and a ceremony. The readable portion is unclear about dates, locations, or outcomes, providing only scattered proper nouns and associations.

Effort to repeal the wage laws and McKinley visit noted

The morning issue reports an effort to repeal wage laws led by General Conger who may resign. President McKinley visits a gold mine as Cobá weighs the math amendment in general departmental matters.

Conger Mckinley Coba

Philadelphia Times Change of Ownership

The Philadelphia Times announces sale to Adolph Ss. Oehs, owner of the New York Times and the Chattanooga Times, with a pledge to an honorable business policy and a low price. The paper says it will publish all the news fit to print for one cent and remain free of factional influence or private interests.

Philadelphia Times Adolph Ss. Oehs New York Times Chiattanooga Times Philadelphia Times Sia

Cramps deny paying fee in Turkish cruiser dispute

The Cramps deny claims they paid 80 000 dollars to the Turkish government for breach of contract over a cruiser order. A Philadelphia report says the firm sought 30 000, but the shipbuilder calls the report unfounded. Charles H ramp declares the report without foundation and asserts the right to pursue damages.

Constantinople America Kgypt Cramps Philhadelphie Philadelphia Cramps Lowe Bredehi Tian Charles H.ramp

Coronation Naval Review Planned Off Spithead

Exclusive AP report says the King Edward coronation will be followed by a vast two day naval review off Spithead. The spectacle aims to be among the largest sea displays of modern times with royal family members attending.

Spithead Associated Press Birminghamm Spithedad

Duke of Cornwall’s Levee Draws Long Line of Viewers

Melbourne May 7 The Duke of Cornwall held a levee at Government House this evening. Admiral Remey and other naval commanders were received separately and presented their officers. Civil officials were then welcomed, followed by an audience of the general public. A line three hours long formed as they passed before the Duke, ending with addresses by prominent assembly members.

Melbourne Duke of Cornwall Remey

Britain Firm Voices No Change in Intermediary Policy

The British commissioner Alfred Mile ner addressed a mass meeting in Astonatedd Priest ape Town in May saying there is no reason for anxiety about any shift in intermediary policy toward the south. He warned against drastic actions and affirmed Britain’s stance remains intact despite concerns.

Sir Alfred Milner Ape Town May Alfred Milener Atros Bingeerdad Britain

Two Men Crushed In Industrial Accident

A pair of workers were crushed during a tie construction incident on Grant Street near IEDC Avenue. Emergency crews transported the injured men to area hospitals as investigators began examining the machinery involved and the timeline of events.

President McKinley Tours Arizona Gold Mine and Stamp Mills

President McKinley visits the Congress area mine and stamp mills near Phoenix. He observes ore crushing and a red hot gold bar valued at $25,000 while smelter Richmond sustains burns but shows courage. The tour includes the Vulture mine and local officials greet the presidential party.

McKinley Richmond Ploonts Ariz Paso Deming N. Mo Tucson Marinopa Congress Phoenix Wilson FL. D. Gare Cynamde Mr. Gage Andialls Vulture Mountains Arizona Ale Kinley Uml Parity Severa Justice Street

Review by the czar details massive Marsfield army

An army review by the court at Marsfield lists fifty four battalions of infantry thirty seven squadrons of cavalry fourteen sotaviions of Cossacks and twenty seven batteries of artillery with 158 guns totaling eighty thousand troops Grand Duke Vladimir led and Grand Duke Paul followed in command at the event.

St. Petersburg Marsfield Cour Grand Duke Vladimir Paul

Trade Board Figures Show April Imports Rise Exports Fall

England's Foreign Trade report for April notes imports increased by 4.711 million pounds while exports decreased by 0.6581 million pounds. The Board of Trade provides the month’s figures from London dated May 7.

London Board of Trade

Delaware river captain hospitalized with typhoid fever

The Associated Press report from Philadelphia dated May 7 says Count De Tamey, commander of the Preacheruiver DBs trees, lies at anchor in the Delaware river and has been taken to a hospital with typhoid fever. He spent nine months in the West Tudiee, where his command faced medical issues related to that climate.

Associated Press Philadelphia de Tamey Luge Delaware River

Untitled fragment hints at wartime officers and training notes

Vague OCR text references troops under arms and a training setting. Mentions May and an American listing, with unclear names and roles. The source appears damaged and lacks coherent events or identifiable entities to summarize precisely.

Fragmented OCR: Local Notice About Pet Adoption

A partial OCR read describes a local animal story involving a shelter or adoption event. It mentions pets or animals and a nearby location, with names that may refer to people or staff. The text is garbled but implies a public notice about humane care or a cage event.

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