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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1901

Page

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Treaty signing replaces Hay Pauncefote pact on Nicaragua route

Secretary Hay accepts the new treaty for the United States with Lord Pauncefote signing for Britain. The agreement amends the earlier Hay Pauncefote convention to decide the Nicaragua route while the British government declines to notify the changes. The document remains subject to Senate review and possible public release. LAWYER SEMPLE IS PLACED ON TRIAL Hy Exclusive Wire from the Associated Press Philadelphia Nov. 18. John J. Semple, a Camden, N J lawyer, faces trial on charges connected to counterfeiting schemes linked to the Lancaster counterfeit operation. Prosecutors outline how Semple aided conspirators in producing and distributing $20 counterfeit notes, with several co-defendants already sentenced or awaiting trial.

Hay United States Lord Pauncefote England—Commission Nicaragua Associated Press Wshington May Cataritada Ita Nementhitions Phew Tard Tunnedote Inine Senate States Senate Thedrawal Great Britain Beitain Csi Utes Nice Alvemdytas Uinde Surat Atute Depiartoent Dinformaitie Wii State Department Mie Blole brIite Miessenaers John J. Sem Camden United States District Court McPherson Witte Olding Arthur Nistor Bildowhy Della Tnited James M. Beck Semple Wolhind Hollind Taylor and Tredell Cel Taawyer Semple Snow Hill New York Isa Benile Sad Brededd Taylor Uey James Dey Hisengereag Cotreuhellom Gadope Trees Department Cit Serkes Servier Onenilives Bredell Forrests Dyer Lited Bellere US Tiaghiem Ted States Ina Side Taw Fote Assistiit Tel Harvey We Newitt Ave Mt. Tenmiptinge Te

Deaths of a Day Exclusive Wire

A dated wire notices multiple obituaries and death announcements. It references individuals such as William Piser Nore Vince Meidoly Isniwar and others, with scattered mentions of institutions and locations. The piece reads like an ossuary of names and dates without clear biographical detail.

Muladolphiag Tyr Willian Piser Vince Meidoly Polite Wiley Ab Wiraiaal Ecdabei Ed

M'Kinley Death Mask to Be Shown in Washington

A plaster death mask of President McKinley, created two months after his assassination, will be exhibited in Washington for a time before being placed in federal custody. The artifact weighs about twenty five pounds and is praised as a notable likeness.

Washington Associated Press Buffalo Mehinins Toles A. Tne

Freight Train Collision Near Norton Yard

A freight train collision occurred near Norton Yard as the morning light faded. The incident halted rail traffic for several hours while investigators and railway officials inspected the scene and coordinated emergency response. No detailed casualties or causes are confirmed in the readable text.

Union Trading Stamp Company Chartered

Unclear OCR text appears to report a union trading stamp company being chartered. Names and details are garbled with multiple repeats and misspellings, making the exact entities and dates uncertain. The fragment suggests a formal corporate filing or charter notice.

Union Trading Stamp Company Chartered

William Ryan Reappointed to State Board

An unclear wire service item reports William Ryan being reappointed by a state board of charity or similar agency. The text mentions various garbled place names and dates, but the main action is Ryan's reappointment to a governing state board.

William Ryan George W. Mya Ayedhe Ua Sta Board of Charition

Horse Show Opens at Madison Square Garden Show United

The seventeenth annual National Pleasure Show at Madison Square Garden opens with a grand entry of high priced horses. Judges led by Colonel De Laweer Waa and George Peabody Wet oversee saddle horses, hunters, and thoroughbreds as fashionable crowds fill the arena for the opening day.

New York National Plerses Stunw Association Prommibee Ts Familier Arens Tuntverk de Judlees Hirth Fourth Avenue de Laweer Waa George Peabody Wet Messrs John Cowdin Miichlux Une Ring A. L. Ekin Anington Botiwnin Ely Erithint el John the Wels Beranton Pia Fost I. A Yoore Jaume W. Volt Genesee X.Y

Conspiracy story questioned by Washington officials

An internal U S report doubts the claimed conspiracy story reported from a source in We Anaehital Pees. General Randall is said to have reported to the War department from Viiah Gouwer about a plan involving engineers from Fort Bayberi. The incident is described as possibly a scare to influence Alaska return.

Wieshington Port Mide Randall War Department Houdatarlove Gouwer Yuirs Uidiaf-psa Engineers Valdes Bayberi Secur Alaska

Steamship Arrivals Details From Yard and Port

Steamship arrivals reported from New York during the period noted by the Argnlated Prom article. Ship names, origin ports, and passenger or cargo details are summarized from the London and New York dispatches.

Berkman Seeks Liberty After Frick Assassination Attempt

Alexander Berkman, who invaded the office of Abe Frick, then Pittsburg Steel Company president, in 1882 with intent to shoot Frick, and who is serving multiple consecutive sentences, petitions the Superior Court for release under a new commutation law. The court reserved ruling, with returnable date set as December 22. He contends three indictments involve no offense under state laws and time served plus new law should count toward release.

H. C. Frick Liberty Associated Press Philadelphia Alexander Jorkinabn Ofice TLC Prick Nunesice Steel Company Pitts Buts Abe Brick Conusvivanie Penitenthirs Berkmann Herkman Tag Tern Iranrigament Pee Hilion Berkman Sigs Neooffense Neiisk

Mission funds approved for international missionary work

Exclusive AP dispatch from Mitsburs reports the Methodist Episcopal general missionary committee approving a 177000 total donation for global missions with allocations to Europe Africa Asia and the Philippines. The panel expects adjournment tomorrow with several aspirants for future meetings.

Associated Press Mitsburs Consideriathion General Missionary Committee Methodist Cleve Switzerfard Norway Sweden Southern Asia Tidla Malay Asia Philippines Wibang M. Y Wilkes-Turre Bangor Maine Knoxville Tenn Wheeling, W

Atrocious Crimes of Filipinos in Insurrection Trials

Washington reports detail brutal war crimes in the Philippines. Generals condemn the massacre of Spanish prisoners and insist insurgent forces hinder U S efforts to repatriate captives. The investigation cites a Filipino officer ordered killings, sparking moral outrage.

Washington Qosvon Pilipinas Thiwessen Philippines Francesco Ibate United States Spain Cinoneral Chuffoo

Ambiguous November Wire Item From Ti Asociated Press

An unclear text reports loaned items to state departments across several stations and capitals including Skevetone, Mitishyn, and South Sharon with figures like 93,000 and 51G noted, plus mention of The South Shas Vurniture and Suppl company.

Whiteisluig State Department Skevetone Mitishyn Capital Manaluee Tihapa Witteburg Sin South Sharon S1g Tan

Be Esclusive Wire from The Associated Myess

Vague clipping text mentions dates and events but is largely unreadable. Names and places are garbled, offering no clear persons or organizations to anchor a coherent summary.

Myess Hurrisiwig Rilsand

Unclear fragmentary foreign note from a South Africa source

A garbled text fragment mentions South Africa and appears to reference names and places in a distorted way. The readable elements show no clear event, date, or identifiable persons to verify a news item.

Negro and Union Men in the Fight in Hopkins County

In Madisonville Kentucky on November 18 a battle near Providence left two Union men Garrett Givens and Bud Couch dead among others wounded. Troops guard Providence as authorities pursue alleged attackers and warn of further action as countywide unrest spreads.

Madisonville Providence Garrett Givens Bud Couch Morgantown Tumber Madisonville Company Hopkinsville Company Thomas Hopkins County Empire Christian County Hall Sutton Providence Toal Company St. Barnard United States Union Allicinik Wood Nortonville

Faith healer Dowie accused in lace business dispute

Samuel Stevenson, brother-in-law to John Alexander Dowie, seeks a receiver for Zion Lace Industries alleging Dowie withheld wages and offered large stock bonuses for effective control. Stevenson, arriving from England, says he was given only supervisory roles while Dowie signed him to a document transferring ownership.

Associated Press Chicago Samuel Stevenson John Alexander Dowie Suil Zion Lace Industries Dowle Eneland Stevenson Hisbi

MISS STONE IS HOPEFUL

A readable note from Miss Stone expresses hope despite illness while letters concern ransom talks with US diplomatic agent Mr Dickinson. The brigands demand a high price and immunity from prosecution, challenging the US government’s ability to bind Bulgaria or Turkey.

Bas Dithave Ian Sola Miss Bilem Dickingone United States Bulgaria Turkey

Bevhiy Sox WS Peshai Petline Report

Bevhiy Sox WS Peshai Petline reports a payment of about two million units due shortly. Western Pestewlit labeled the deal as priority and indicates a quick delivery timeline for the outstanding amount.

Bevhiy Sox Peshai Petline Sgh Nowa Ae Uso Western Pestewlit Lisa Inetiaiphiten

Irish agitators visit the President at the White House

Par‍liamentary leaders led by Mrs John Redmond meet President Roosevelt in the White House cabinet room. The visitors tour the mansion and share a private conversation with the president before being shown into the red parlor. The meeting highlights Roosevelt’s grasp of Irish affairs.

Washington Nev. i Tileh Caine Roosevelt John Redmond Psa. Midtugh Iho Donnell Edmond Teal

Vaccination scare rattles Philadelphia officials

Nine tetanus cases after vaccination in Camiten SN GT prompt city actions. The health and education boards meet. vaccines paused and compulsory vaccination for students rescinded. Seven deaths, two in critical condition. A three member committee to investigate. court cases cited on compulsory vaccination. Coroner to probe Bristol death linked to vaccination. More patients in critical condition and a Philadelphia music teacher in critical risk after recent vaccination.

Philiadelphia Camiten SN. GT Board of Heatth Board of Education Physicias Nuade Board of Health H. H. Tkivis Statiug Philadelphia Dugan Tas Ameriodk Joseph Tidldte Bristol Eoronems Drivigeton Hilla Iocap

Two Boys Poisoned By Carbolic Acid In Household Incident

Nov. 18, Mrs. Manuel Stoatistreet punished 10-year-old stepchild Teal for truancy. Teal and his brother Willian aged 8 drank carbolic acid from a medicine chest after the incident. both boys collapsed. Teal survived and is recovering, while Willian was revived with first aid. Police and doctors treated them, and the case remains under observation.

Wiltken Manuel Stoatistreet Eliy Stepaom Tie Ae Thay Elie Williana Seligol Thaleuve Ini Wal Tia

Express Messenger Arrested by Wire Bot In Ma

An arrest report notes the Express Messenger was seized amid an investigation by officials in Massachusetts and related police units. The incident involved multiple agencies and a suspect identified in connection with the coded operation.

Coroner's finding cites negligence in diphtheria antitoxin

The coroner's verdict pins blame on the St. Louis health department for preparing and distributing diphtheria antitoxin tainted with tetanus toxin. Dr. Armand Ravold, city bacteriologist, contests prior statements and says serum from September lacked proper testing before use, contributing to seven deaths from lockjaw.

Armand Ravold Associated Press St. Lewis Cornner Funke Lowser Todas St. Louis Dearingites Separa Phan Woogher M.D. Oni Fiteatintmoens Famkhouser Ule Ely Health Department

Detective Taft Fendrick Arrested After Shootout

Nov 18 A detective Taft Fendrick was arrested after a morning shooting in Coal township. He confronted Joseph Mihigse and his brother Nicholas over alleged peddling without license. Nicholas Mihigse critically injured. investigation ongoing into the events of the arrest attempt.

Shignoku Taft Fendrick Joseph Mihigse Nicholas

OBrien Defeats Craig in Narrow Bout

OBrien defeats Craig in a notable match described by Radance Wire. The report notes a tense contest with strategic advantage shifting, highlighting OBrien's decisive 40 points and strong performance by Paneeti and Nie OWS while misprints obscure some names and details.

O’brien Craig

Weather fragment notes incomplete from yesterday

Fragmentary weather record with unreadable proper nouns and broken phrases. Mentions percentages and several garbled terms suggesting miscellaneous meteorological observations or corrections without clear locations or times.

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