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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1901

Page

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Strange Case of Rathbun in Louisville Revealed

Newell C. Rathbun an Army deserter was arrested in Louisville linked to a plot to kill a man in Jeffersonville and fraudulently collect $4,000 in life insurance. He reportedly conspired with Ten Eyck to fake a death, ship a corpse to Little Rock, and burn a hotel to destroy evidence. Authorities question identifications and seek the corpse as part of the case.

Ten Eyck Rathbun Tre Louisville Newell C. Rathbun Jeffersonville Ind Tathbin Tinthbin Polics United State Army Tathbunen Detroit Skinner Detfeveenville de Tad Mente Tie Little Rock Ark Plattehure Ny Comipg Ellis Omni Manis Delforsanville Mick Grobler Kbiblins Wolerewnville Arlee Newell Armilaiomwil Aestlenae Vannebergy Gaedie Mir akViletien Te Fumathe Polive MeSioahio Wordwatl Tila Qaafernoon Telemiyina Pollow Tanheyine N.C. Dtuthiin Petine Hove

Unclear troop note about Thithbut Titties and corporal

Fragmentary report mentions a corporal drugging a violin and not knowing his location. It identifies Thithbun as Low tout, born in Detroit, with J. Brown of De- Drie, Mich as a penitive contact, and notes his printer trade and age.

No College Chair for Wu Minister Unlikely at Columbia

Exclusive New York report states trustees said no truth to a report that Chinese minister Wan Sineefang was offered the chair of Chinese language and literature. Trustees doubted the possibility due to exile and salary considerations, noting Wu’s uncertain ministerial pay while guessing the professorship would exceed 25,000.

New York Ecotomnybl Liniversits Wan Sineefang Mrnness Prince College Cineles Moman United States

Secret session begins for Schley court of inquiry

Admiral Dewey leads the Schley court of inquiry in secret talks at the McLean building. The nine members discuss evidence from the prior investigation, meeting in two small rooms as sessions run daily from ten to twelve. The court plans to continue with careful, nonpublic proceedings until its findings are ready.

Washington George Dewey Remar Deohwin Raonisas Sehlen Court of Inquiry McLean Cenrk Dowes Dt Lum Haiad Admiral Sacs

Fragmented OCR summary with garbled names and places

A messy OCR fragment lists unclear names and locations with no coherent event. It mentions people such as Willey Amato and Mixon, and references a timetable or incident now unreadable, lacking concrete dates or outcomes.

Forest Five at Lawncaster in unclear report

An obscure and garbled text fragment mentions Forest Five at Lawncaster and names such as Patuane Wire and The Associated Pivas. The readable portion provides no clear event, date, or outcome to summarize into a coherent local news item.

National Crop Report Shows Corn Yield at Record Low

The Associated Press reports the preliminary national corn yield per acre at 1.4 bushels, the lowest on record, with declines across many states including Ohio Indiana Iowa Missouri and Kansas. Buckwheat and potatoes also show yields below long term averages while quality indices fall.

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United States Court Opens First Session in Potensi District

The United States court in the Pontesi district held its first session with Judge Archibald presiding. The initial case involved Wies Uel of Wibod A Fyes. Jury selection began as other cases were continued to the next term.

Harrisburg Archibald Thacgisiure Aiidale Pontesi Motrert AW Archibald Sominton Presidins Wits Phau Alend

Untitled Municipal Remark Sparks Confusion in Bildurport

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Bildurport Con Paula Mulwoull

Change of Danish Ministry Delays West Indies Treaty

A Danish government shift delays the planned Gossion treaty with the United States on the Danish West Indies. Officials say major principles were settled, but a new ministry’s stance has reset negotiations and future conditions for island residents are in question.

Copenhagen Washington New Danish West Indies United States Congress State Department Denmark

Thompson Captured After Prison Break Near Council Grove

Frank Thompson, leader of the mutiny at Leavenworth Federal Prison, was captured eight miles north of Council Grove after a gunfight with a posse led by Deputy U.S. Marshal Prescott. Thompson was wounded but alive. one fellow convict, Lawrence Lewis, was mortally wounded fleeing deputies. Twelve convicts remain at large.

Topeka Ianeus Frank Thompson Leavenworth Council Grove Sherritt Michael Thompson Tmt Ofivers Fie Lanwrence Lewis New Quenenme Sainsas Accordon Lewis Owas Adergo Tie Ort Leavenworth Owith Hiim Hirge

Government action against Carter outlined in court filing

The government pursued further proceedings against the property of Berriny M. Carter. Attorney O.G. Stone described a recent agreement earning over 60,000 in railroads and a $11,000 fee. The assets will stay with the receivers pending federal court settlement, with about 400,000 in total value potentially at stake.

Berriny M. Carter Giaken Circuit Court Todiw Attarney Thetiee OG. Stone Theooroy Esu Phis Nana

Impossible input deciphered in echoing phrases

A garbled OCR fragment presents no clear event names places dates or actions. Readable bits reference a tragedy and a family, but specifics are indiscernible. No verifiable entities or outcomes can be identified for a proper news item summary.

Filipinos Routed in Abra de Log garrison clash

Exclusive Manila dispatch reports Major Pitcher’s Mindoro expedition routed insurgents at Abra de Log where five Filipinos were killed and one American wounded. Captain Noses seized a deserter Richter, an insurgent lieutenant. Bucher adds captured officers and armed troops. Suspected illicit munitions supply noted.

Mees Manila William T. Pitcher Eighth Regiment of Infantry Mindoro Abra de Log Senocos Noses Thirtieth Infantry Richter Sixth Artillery Bucher

Samar Insurgents Yield as Surrender Spreads

Nov 11 report from Culbologan Samar states insurgents move northward and suffer famine. Many bolo men surrender but fear of Luklan's death decree delays full submission. authorities expect general surrender within days.

Culbologan Samar Luklan

Letter From Miss Stone Abducted Missionary News

Exclusive wire reports from The Associated Press describe Miss Ellen M. Stone enduring hardships with fortitude for her companion Miss Isilka. She avoids complaint about treatment, laments confinement and harsh weather, yet remains hopeful. Brigands fake distant dates and prices to mislead, while Bulgarian authorities press for a frontier transfer.

Scotia Bulgaria Ellen M. Stone Isilka Miss Stone Macedonia

Dynamite Explosion Damages Sheridan Home

A blast at 8 pm in Wilkes-Barre damages Patrick Sheridan’s Lawerme home near Tallatten. The explosion blew out a side wall and shattered a room, with no injuries reported. Investigators consider a dynamite cartridge placed in the house as a possible cause. The attack appears to be part of ongoing threats against Sheridan.

Wilkies-Hare Tallatten Patrick Sheridan Lawerme

Boer War Claims Settled Amid Disputed Disbursement

A late 19th century reportedBoer War claim settlement. The commission ruled in favor of Martha Tee a New Work claimant for 230000. Government officials announced the payout aligns with national wartime compensation policies amid procedural questions and disputed allocations.

Tondon Marth Chara Billy Malilaes Denen Sin Ardaghti

Knights of Labor Convention Reportedly Aims at Reform

The Knights of Labor convention convened with delegates from various localities. The meeting discussed the empanlement plan and anticipated revolutionary ideas to influence the movement. Influential figures and sessions highlighted in the report suggest strong steps toward organizational renewal.

Guest of the President in Washington event noted

An unclear wire report from The Associated Press describes a visit by a high profile guest to the President in Washington. The text contains garbled phrases and illegible names, but references to Milsons, Wilsons, and Mullatu suggest a ceremonial or diplomatic setting with unspecified dates or outcomes.

Acheivted Woshington Wilsons

Bravery Rewarded for Mountain Runaway Rescue

John Reilly, a railroad engineer, saved a Pittsburgh division train from a runaway fuel car on a mountain west of Altoona. He received a watch and check from Pennsylvania Railroad officials, including General Manager J. I. Mouteh and Superintendent Robert Pitcairn, in recognition of his courage and leadership. The incident saved the company substantial losses.

Altoona Nov John Reilly Juehk Barly Pittsburg Moutehinvon Robert Pitcairn Engineer Reilly John Treilly The Pennsylvania Railroad Treilly

Fuller denounces political plunderers in prison reform speech

Otis Fuller, president of the National Prison Association and Michigan reformatory superintendent, warned that honest humane prison management must outpace political brigandage. He urged lawmakers to end the pernicious fee system funding arrests and feeding inmates, calling for education of lawmakers and a distinction between offenders and hardened criminals.

Kansas Clio National Prison Association Otis Fuller Michigan Fuller Justice of the Peace

No Trace Of Lost Boatmen In Sound

No trace was found this morning of two men who drifted from a small boat in the Sound after leaving harbor yesterday. Nearby vessels and passing ships were sighted near the mouth of the harbor, but no sign of the boat or occupants. Francis Littl of East Street and Christopher Steffens of Dugpert Street are believed to be the missing fishermen, reported to have returned home, though details remain unclear.

New Pwaven Dargestow Pollo Francis ‘Litt East Street Chrisztopher Steffens Dugpert Street

Another Convict Wounded in Topeka Pursuit

Exclusive dispatch from The Roftsted Pro reports Fort Leavenworth officials say convict Sheawbs, the thirteenth escapee, was wounded in a fight with deputies after a breakout near Topeka. Three convicts were reportedly on the run with deputies chasing fugitives near Alma.

City McChinghry Fort Leavenworth Gutiti Topeki Leavenworth Iheria Alma Tate Kalbe

Unclear text about election question and team fate

Fragmented OCR creates a garbled historical note mentioning a vote on a question, possible ratification, and a reference to a team. Readable entities include Hib, Havige, Mew, Love Cayete, and Wht Tilecats, with no coherent narrative or clear dates.

Moniygomein Alu Albin Siotdal

Monroe Teachers Institute Special to Scranton Tribune

A distorted clipping reports on Monroe Teachers Institute with garbled names and unclear details. The fragmentary text mentions Stroidesig and Modanened Tikentherneen amid references to events, likely meetings or notices, but lacks coherent facts or dates.

Death notices from a day in a church district

A cryptic obituary list notes several individuals tied to a local church community, citing deaths and memorials. Names appear with unclear spellings, suggesting a regional or historic record of the deceased and related religious figures.

Iglesias and Gompers Clash Over Arrest in Porto Rico

Samuel Gompers, AFL president, met with President to protest the arrest of Santiago Iglesias sent by the federation to organize workers in Puerto Rico. Iglesias says he was seized ashore without a warrant after thrice summoned, facing conspiracy charges tied to prior labor actions and a 1900 strike.

Iglesias Mr. Gompers Associated Prise Washington Samuel Compers American Federation of Labor Todimy Santiigo Iglesias Porto Tico Miv Iglestius Lomitain Gompers Thuntus San Juan Porto Rico Santhigo Tglesias Lise Philadelphia New York Ta Guyra Porta Cabello Tee Teva Federation of Liver Labor Committee Lyleshis Didi New York City Thunt Tole

The Sun Rescued Pekin Novel Event

A garbled November item from Pekin notes a foreign office action and a capital gathering at a national board. Mentions a troupe and a ceremony with various neighbors and sisters referenced amid confusing phrases.

Pekin Foreign Logatilona Board of Nation Reycine Wiley Pucelotiony Alvutins

Fragmentary AP Wires Reveal Donor Variant Details

Incomplete AP wire data from Cypotihogen hints at a distinctive donor sequence linked to Deaiate. The fragmentary notes reference unidentified foxes and a looming timeline, with key facts obscured by OCR corruption and missing names.

Weather Outlook for Willington City Area

The forecast predicts cloudy conditions Tuesday with possible rain. Wednesday brings wind from the northwest and weakening, turning brisk and breezy as a high pressure system moves in.

Willingtom Porecast Peneylvagia

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