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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1901

Page

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Chinese Viceroy Successors and Li Hung Chang Death

Yuan Shikai is named viceroy of Chi-Li with Wang Wen Shao as deputy in a reshaped Qing leadership. Li Hung Chang dies after a dispute with Russian minister Lessar over the Manchurian treaty, prompting Imperial mourning and prep for a military revival under the empress dowager and new provincial governors.

Li Hung Chang Associated Deca Washington Yuan Shika Kai Li Hing Chang Chi-Li China Rockwell United States Pekin Hunan Kore Shun Tung Kiae Chow Yoon Yuan Wang Wen Shao Tung li Wane Tsung Ii Yamen Nov M. Paul Lessary Iinister Li Hang Chang Jari Manchuria Tokio Ld Wang Chang M. Lessar Li Wung Ching Li Hung Chane al. Teesiy EL Hine Chow Fu Lad Pao Ting Seubs Purl Tf Ign Lowation Wealeners LA Hung Weeuthanen Yamen Hung Chang Yuan Bhi Kai Len Tive Porithany Wen Shuo Plateanum Ching Whe Wang Wen Shiv

Complications in Miss Stone Case Stirs Officials

The government detained a man visiting United States Consul General Dickinson on suspicions of being an emissary of brigands. He was released, amid fears the move aimed to frighten delegates visiting Dickinson and deter gatherings in Bubgarhin territory. The brigands refuse to engage with Turkish authorities, hindering Dickinson’s work.

Sotiu Nov. S United States Dickinson Ellen M. Stone Trege Turker

Wife of Salt Company President Dies In Bathroom Accident

Mrs Archibald S White wife of the National Salt Company president was found dead in her bathroom on West 6th Street in New York City. A fall from a towel rack or similar ledge fractured her skull after slipping on the floor. The maid and a nurse aided before the body was found. She was about 40 years old and survived by her husband and a five year old daughter. Charles White traveled from Chicago upon news of the death.

New York Archibald S. White National Salt Conmany Westightys Sixth Street White Mies Minney Brooklyn Chicago

Yankee Arrest Report From London Confused OCR

A garbled UK arrest report mentions a Yankee in London facing charges. The text references a bank, city names, and unclear dates, with possible ties to a financial crime in Washington or a related U S bank.

Scarcity of Money in Russia Reported by Wire

A Soviet money shortage is described as banks collapse and citizens face cash limits. The report notes tighter credit, repeated withdrawals, and public anxiety amid economic strain. A brief mention covers state controls and shortages across major cities.

New Warship for Turkey Keel Laid in Philadelphia

The keel blocks are being laid at the Cramp shipyard in Philadelphia for Turkey’s new warship. The project proceeds under wartime production controls with the government overseeing construction and delivery timelines.

Cramps Philadelphia

Railroads Admit Cutting Export Rates Tying Up European Grain Markets

Inter state commerce hearing reveals railroads east and west conspire to lower export grain rates. George J. Grammer of Lake Shore lines testifies that export rates are routinely cut and kept secret while domestic trade suffers. Witnesses also allege European markets were effectively closed to American flour, spurring possible Cullom bill amendments.

Associated Press Chicago Interstate Commerce Interstate Commerce Commission Ines Central Freight Association Western Trame Tine Commission George J. Grammer Lake Shore Row Grammer Prouty W. Bb. Biddle Santa Fe Seaboard New York City

Drowned in the Philippines Amid Insurgent Activity

Exclusive news reports Lieutenant Robert Crawford and five others drowned while crossing the Taeboun river in Samar. Insurgents growing bolder on Leyte. Matalom attacked. telegraph lines cut at Taopu. American troops repelled a brief insurgent skirmish as repairs continued.

Caihalogan Sanar Nov. S Pirse Robert "Ty Crawford Fleet Infantry Taeboun Samar Leyte Matalom Taopu Ean

To Fight the Cracker Trust

An exclusive wire reports a call for a meeting of Independent cracker bakers to organize against the cracker trust. RB Kreger of Cincinnati denies plans for a broader trade group and says the firm will not change its competitive stance.

Cracker Trust IL Kreger

Lord Mayor's Day in London Celebrates Formalities

Report from the Guildhall details the Lord Mayor's Day in London with traditional ceremonies and elaborate formalities observed by officials and attendees. The event marks the elected Lord Mayor's duties and includes classic city rituals and pageantry.

London

Unclear OCR records multiple firms and capitals in a damaged notice

Fragmentary wire service style notice lists numerous companies and capital amounts across towns such as Pittabiung New Kensington Street Mallway Vardegyllt Up and half tules lone 913.000 Aiubo Poriie Water company Vouter township Toveming county Plum yok Klintea county Clinton wounteGrepaishire Realty company Ravensbiigs capital.

Horckhuig Eastor Pittabiung Capital Sion Pe Vandearit Amt New Kensington Street Mallway Company Vardegyllt Nae Apotla Vuaidegylit Ain Deeehleirg Birbet Baila

Exclusive Wiction The Associati Pius Aims Subtle Change

An unclear report from Uy Exclusive Wiction describes the Associati Pius and other named figures planning a political move. Details are fragmentary with scattered names and a month end reference to Sipteide.

Associati Pius Poltog Yerkes

West Point Rule Changes Stir Federal Education Debate

A report from Washington notes proposed alterations to college and high school admission rules. The piece mentions revisions affecting matriculation standards and departmental actions, with emphasis on state and federal oversight and the impact on institutions nationwide.

Pennsylvanian and Harvard Prepare for Big Four Football Clash

The Associated Press reports Harvard and Pennsylvania set for a Franklin Field game. Cambridge players arrived in strong condition while the Quakers boast fitness and calm confidence. Coach Woodruff promises a new attack to revolutionize football, hoping to outwit Harvard’s famed guard back.

University of Pennsylvaniand Franklin Cambridge Jrere Harvard Pennsylvania Cuinson George Woodruff Gittack Furaive Woodrutt Thirvard

Big Blaze Destroys Bradford City Hall and Livery Stables

Exclusive AP report from Bradford details a morning fire that leveled a dozen buildings including the $35,000 city hall and the $12,000 library of Trown & Schoonmaker. Thirtyseven horses perished in the livery, three firemen were seriously injured, and losses total about $150,000 though city records survived in fireproof vaults.

Radford Pan Frank P. Deu Wier Sind Trown & Schoonmaker Kenney Boylston Patent Avenue Josses Tre James Butler Charlies Flick Melville White

No New Trial for Captain Carter

Cabinet discussions reveal concern over further proceedings in Captain Oberlin M. Carter’s case tried by a military court. Attorney General Knox explained Carter will not receive a new full trial. focus remains on property tied to the case and potential questions about the conviction.

A. Washington Chicago Oberlin M. Carter Leavenworth Am Attormey Knox Todia Maplin Carter Rohlsaat Muipliln Iohlsaat Captain

Complete Election Returns From Philadelphia Nevada

Complete returns from every county in the late race have been received though some figures remain officially uncertain. Leading candidates for state treasurer and supreme court justice are listed with fusion and party affiliations. totals show notable regional splits and early tallies across counties.

Philadelphia Nev Etate Supresius Court Allen Troumuter Mariie Topo Hlvisss

Military promotions and appointments announced

Exclusive AP report lists numerous officers receiving promotions and new assignments, including majors, captains, and specialists across artillery and medical corps. Key names appear with units and potential wartime roles as of the latest update.

Decree Closes Tie Oeloher Lat Ube Atherton Williamson

An official decree closes the Oeloher Lat Ube Atherton Williamson route amid confusion over der clothing and ossigtiles. The Lehigh County Navigation board, along with Pxuluetve Witu and The Aesocrateds Pyosa, issues the order affecting V4 and Opelek commie projects locally.

Hiway Sao Beri Ossigtiles Die Lehigh Cou Opelek Commie Plese Solitylski County

Local Officials Target Tax Cases Amid New Hearings

An updated report notes officials examining tax disputes and court actions affecting public funds. The piece highlights key figures and ongoing proceedings, with dates and parties involved in the state’s fiscal oversight efforts.

Peppy tilt pectigelons appointed toelaes

Officials in Wieliliggital appoint Vianklindale and Dredd to key posts. Dredd dudnis and BT. H. sellecks join Munige counte in Hy WY Altenpliee region, according to the Excluive Wire report from The Awoolsted Paces.

Wieliliggital Vlas Igie Fouvili Vianklindale Dredd Dudnis H. Sellecks Hy WY

France gains full triumph in Turkish dispute

Paris reports the sultan yielded to all French demands aside from form of executing enlargements. Adm Caillard will leave Mitylene within days. Delcasse announced satisfaction. the sultan’s order to transfer the island expected in 1-3 days. The Temps notes gains for French schools and religious institutions. Tevik Pasha acknowledged the Chaldean Patriarch recognition. Vienna circular notes Turkey satisfied French demands and hopes for resumed relations.

Paris France Foreign Office Catthard Mitylene Loubet M. Delcasse Porte Caillard Constantinople Cultan Tevik Pasha Frances Vienna Neue Freie Presse Tewfik Pasha Turkey Perte

Schley Court Moves to New Consulting Quarters

The Schley court of inquiry transfers its effects from the gunners shop to the McLean building at Vermont avenue and TI streets in Washington DC. Members will rest until Monday. Captain Lennly, judge advocate, travels to Kansas City for the National Prison association meeting where he handles naval prisons duties at Beostean, Norfolk and other locations.

Associated Wives Washington, D. C Sehley Court of Inquiry Navy Yard McLean Building Vermont Avenue TI Streets Lennly Kansas City National Prison Association Beostean Norfolk

Prison Break Out At Mounilaville Penitentiary

Exclusive wire reports two inmatesWilliam few and Jd. FY Walt escaped Mountiville penitentiary by using a rope ladder through a forty foot wall. They left after beating the wall and injuring guards. A searching party with bloodhounds hunted the fugitives.

Associated 'Press William Few Methivell Jd. FY Walt United States Washington Peo Fen Yeits Mounilaville Leo Jason Tye Troll

Unclear OCR Item With Mixed Place Names and Detention Notes

Fragmentary text lists multiple cities and destinations with weather and detainment notes. Mentions include New York and several European place names, plus references to fog and transport routes. Content lacks coherent narrative or verifiable facts for a complete summary.

Deaths of a Day and Civil War Hero Mentioned

A desolate death notice recalls a renowned Civil War figure and a long list of military service details. The item notes a funeral in Philadelphia and a forthcoming memorial service in Sundey, with references to a military unit and a captain.

Memorial plans discussed for McKinley monuments

An informal Washington conference between Senator Hanna and Secretary Cortelyou for the Ohio organization and H M MacFarland of the Washington Memorial association reviewed two memorial plans for McKinley in Canton and Washington. Both groups agreed to avoid conflict and to coordinate fundraising while pursuing the same goal of honoring the late president. No formal action was taken.

Associated Prov Washington Provident Melkinley Canton Hanna Cortelyou Ohio Organization MacFarland Washington Memorial Association

Last Echoes of the Cudahy Kidnapping Verdict

The jury found James Callahan not guilty in the Cudahy kidnapping case after thirty six hours deliberation. This marks his second acquittal on kidnapping charges and the judge discharged him amid nervous strain and crowd reactions.

James Callahan Omaha Neb Cudahy Callahan Edward A. Cudahy Packer Cullahoan Baker Pat Crewe Oni Callinan Crowe Shields

Horse and Mule Stables Burned at Gallitzin Fire

A blaze at the Webbter Coal and Woke company stables in Gallitzin destroyed ten horses and twenty mules. Wagons buggies sleds homes and feed were burned. The coal tipple and plant were briefly threatened but saved by the fire department and Gallitzin tre department. One person was injured. Damage listed as 15 dollars?

Altoona New Gallitely Tire Othe Gallitzin Tre

McGuire Released After Appearance on Warrant

McGuire of Camden former secretaries treasurer of the Brotherhood of Carpenteers appeared before a Philadelphia magistrate and waived a hearing. He was released on $5,000 bail after being charged with depositing $10,000 in his accounts. McGuire had been suspended from the office previously by the general executive board.

Vhthidelphia McGuire Camedon Hie Brotherhood Carpente White Weligeelon Philadelphia McGhrire Aeepelurs Genetl Beard

Successor to Merriam Named in Missouri Colorado Duties

Exclusive wire report states General John Mater will assume command of the Department of Colorado upon General Merriam’s retirement. General MacArthur will oversee the transition and command changes occur in both departments during the latter part of the year. The shift follows orders from Central States headquarters.

John Mater Department of the Missouri Department of

Cornwall's New Title and Towns under Scramble

A garbled OCR fragment mentions Cornwall and York and Wales with unclear names. Readable entities include Cornwall and York and Wales. no coherent event or dates. The text lacks a definite action, person, or organization to form a proper news summary card.

Convicts Beset by Pursuing Posse Near Leavenworth

Federal convicts, twenty six in all, escaped from a Leavenworth stockade prompting police deputies and farmers to scour adjacent districts. Casualties and captures unfolded near Nortonville Kansas with five dead or captured including James Hoffman J J Poffen horn John Green Willard Drake and Fred Moore. The fugitives from Oklahoma and Indian Territory were pursued across flooded crossings as farmers offered rewards.

Associated Press Leavenworth Kaw Hurt Nortonville Kansas James Hoffman White J. J. Poffenhorn John Green Willard Drake Fred Moore Fay Weishaar Weishaar Quinn Bort Ap Vidhin OkMinheme Arier Wale Katia Noughies Lawrence Kaas

Pan American Congress Debate in Mexico City on Arbitration Treaty

Delegates meet in Mexico City to discuss a proposed international court of arbitration. The session includes remarks by De Barra of Mexico and outlines modifications based on prior U S objections as the committee reviews treaty terms and related projects.

Mexico City Nev Darby Horatio Hepes Invita Minaice Mnantoue de da Barra Mexico United States

Fragmentary Chester County Ballot Snippets Emerge

A partial OCR from a Philadelphia area wire copy shows fragmented names and numbers related to county official voter listings and constitutional amendments. The garbled text hints at candidates or measures with dates and codes but contains many unreadable segments.

Weather Brief From Yesterday in Local Data

Yesterday's weather report lists high and low temperatures with precipitation details. The readable fragments mention wind, humidity, and conditions for the day, but the core data is obscured by garbled OCR.

Weather forecast for Western Pennsylvania fair weekend

Forecast from Washington now predicts generally fair conditions through Sunday. Light west to northwest winds shift to variable later, with mild temperatures and no precipitation expected in the near term.

Washington, Now

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