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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1901

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Colombians Capture Colon Amid Isthmus Crisis

Washington reports the Colombian Liberal faction seized Colon as tensions rise over railroad transit. Consul Gudger in Panama confirms disruptions and U S officials consider deploying Marines to protect transit and property while authorities seek to avoid bloodshed.

McCrea Secretary of the Navy Gudger Panama Perry Trem Washington Colon Ide Shavetuy Leung Aditi Chowalishlel PM Liter Roosevelt Jouett Paani United States Gal Cohen Cenena Gudger Pram Grudger Mudnives Tiwnsit Aletogether Isthmus Cairo Sun Umhere- Toye Secretars Hill Chiptila Perry Towa Bing Panami Perrys Serosa United Buttes Catalin Terry Vonmander McCrea Meachius

Liberals Overwhelm Government Troops After Quick Battle

Reported in Colombia near Pun a and Ghovvera the Liberals routed the military after a three hour clash. General Alban commanded the attack and 160 Liberal troops under General Vatine pursued defense lines while a telegraph disruption aided their maneuver. The Liberals then advanced toward Colon, with Colonel Prederion Olivera leading forces as the engagement continued.

Breldaire Wittris Colon Colombia Generil Alban Ghovvera Puna Vatine Hota Prederion Olivera

Colombia Liberals Capture Coban City in Turbulent Clash

A political upheaval near Coban ends with Liberal forces capturing the city. Governor General Carlos Alban leaves troops behind, while General Athan expects Loyalist units to retreat. Post seizure fifty police guard Coban as Liberals claim victory and monitor railway officials for further moves.

Seay York South Aatuia Comal Chama Colonia Coban Mirigaard Carlos Album Tie Dyan Athan Golo Cheneral Athan

Janitor Steals 82000 Then Flees Toward Philadelphia

William Thomas, a recent janitor at a local opera house, found a hidden cash box containing 82000 and two revolvers. He pocketed the money, gave 100 to his father, 200 to a brother, and sent a plan toward William Penn before fleeing toward Philadelphia and Europe. Authorities pursue him as proprietor Jones Gibbons questions the books.

Shenandash William Thomas Oper Louse Jones Gibbons William Penn Philadelphia Europe Gibbons

President Roosevelt Backs Chinese Exclusion Reenactment

The president’s message urges re enactment and strengthening of the Chinese exclusion law to boost effectiveness. He spoke to Representative Needham of California about his views noting continued support for re enactment and broader policy attention to western vigilance and immigration controls.

Congress Washington Navy Roosevelt Compress Noodham California San Francoisco Orimvic Needham Washngton

State Department Tabs Returns On State Treasurer Race

Exclusive wire from The Associated Press Harrisburg Nov 26 reports official state department tabulation of election results for state treasurer and Supreme Court judge. Returns were delayed by Lycoming County officials. The tally shows the Union Party gaining a column on next year’s ticket amid confusion and unclear wording in the transmission.

Harrisburg Supreme Court Todas State Department Lycoming Lsu

Queen Drag shot rumors swirl around Belgrade

An unreliable Vienna report claims Queen Draga was shot in Belgrade streets. Competing dispatches suggest assassination or suicide by Queen Draga or involvement by King Alexander. Paris sources note a dispatch alleging she was shot while driving. another Belgrade report hints at attempted suicide.

Vienna Quen Dnb Belgrade Neue Wiele Mresse Wilk Ale Draga Wos Alexander Helgvale Paris Patel Senntin Berlin

Fragmentary OCR News Item

A damaged OCR snippet mentions Vin Timivhn and Berkel with garbled terms. It references a baglints to Melly tees and a reference to juice, cad, and a 60 amount without clear context or identifiable events.

Melly

Admiral Schley Protests Public Subscription Request

Admiral Schley sending a private letter from Knoxville says he does not agree with a public subscription to pay any sum and asks friends to respect his position. He calls the report a mistake and says the matter is too delicate to discuss.

Knoxville Tim Quire Woulill

Roosevelt Receives Members of the Reciprocity Committee

A dispatch from Washington reports President Roosevelt met with members of the Reciprocity Convention committee. The talks touched on proposed regulations and implications for poverty relief programs. The outcome remains unclear as the delegation outlined positions and awaiting further guidance from the administration.

Roosevelt Ascovlatid

Government rests in case of Semple trial

The government rested its case in the United States district court trial of John N. Semple of Camden accused of conspiring with Arthur Taylor and Baldwin Bredell to counterfeit twenty dollar notes while in Moyanvensing prison. Witnesses included Secret Service chief John W. Wilkie and operator William J. Burns, with testimony detailing how genuine dollar bills were bleached to produce the fakes and how articles were taken to prison to aid the operation.

Philadelphia McPherson United States District Court John N. Semple Camden Howver Arthur Taylor Galdwin S&s. Bredell Moyanvensing Cies Semple Eckerd P. Budd Taylor Tiers Taylor Annie Taylor Taylor Brothers Murs Cox N.J Bredon Wilkie Kinsyey Arthur ‘Tugstor Bredell Diel Coxe

Cadets at Horse Show Report From Washington

A fragmentary wire report describes cadets and a colonel in Washington involved with a horse show. Details are garbled but indicate guests and a planned event at an unnamed facility.

Washington Colonel Mills Acachina Teddy Masini

Unclear historical note on military or political figures

Fragmented OCR text references Mutfalo Ioan B. Caolgow and Muvendehaitit Mobindew with mentions of SIETHI Ge pike and Gell Woh, suggesting a garbled account of a public or military situation. The passage lacks coherent details, names, dates, or events to establish a clear record.

Mutfalo Ioan Hieartatl B. Caolgow Iain Sethi Attemesa

Steamship Arrivals and Diverse Port Notices

Fragmentary OCR lists varied ship names and ports including Boulogne and Antwerp with scattered goods and passenger movements. The text reads like a schedule of arrivals and related notes but lacks coherent events or dates.

Fire in Bullion Tunnel Claims Dozens at Telluride Mine

A fire in the Bullion tunnel of the Smuggler Union Mining Company in Telluride Colorado began in the bunkhouse area of the upper terminal near the mill. About 200 men were inside. 170 escaped via another exit while 22 bodies were recovered as rescuers finally reached the slopes six hours later. Engineer Hugh ONeill survived but is not expected to recover.

Telluride Colo Union Mining Company Todaiy Pindora Hugh O'Neill

New Long Island Episcopal Diocese Elects Bishop Nominees

Exclusive wire reports the convention at Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City Long Island to choose a successor to the late Bishop Littlejohn. Clergy and lay deputies attend worship and hear a memorial address by Bishop Potter as candidates from several Brooklyn parishes are named and discussed.

Presa Garden City Protestant Episcopal Church Diocese of Long Island The Incarnathum Petting Alt. Stewart Millon Dudee Hilton HL CG Potter New York Littlejohn Brooklyn Me. Connell Huls Trinity Ew. A. E. Kinsolvirg Christ Church Henry ¢. Bwentzel St. Luke's Church James HH. Darlington Siroaklyn Reese PM Alsop

Breckenridge Ousted After Court Reversal in KY

The Kentucky court reversed a prior ruling and voided Breckenridge's governorship bid, appointing Pratt of Popkite as the new head of the state. The decision follows a contested election where Breckenridge ran with Goebel and Pratt aligned with Tulwey. Justice Gully delivered the opinion with mixed party concurrence and dissent.

Friikforrt Nov. S Court of Aspects Pranklin Breait Sinlge Drubwelly Breckenridge Cithon Popkite Linmeenitie William Goebel Prat W. B. Tul Tiully Alec Tsior

Trial of Mrs Boninie Bonneau Murder Charge in Washington

In Washington court No. 1 the trial of Mrs Boninie Bonneau on the charge of murdering James Seymour Ayres Jr a home census clerk continued as jurors were selected and sixteen talesmen examined. The jury was completed and the case adjourned until tomorrow for the government to present its case while defense counsel reserved opening after prosecution rests.

Washington Bonine Upean Jaiis Seymour Ayres Boniie Air Doughis Atve

Fatal Wreck on Santa Fe Line Kills Seven Trainmen

Exclusive wire from Los Angeles reports a deadly Santa Fe collision on the hall road west of Farmanconia near Needles California. Seven trainmen died and fourteen injured as east and westbound trains collided at full speed blowing engines apart and igniting cars.

Los Angeles Cal Santa Pe Hall Fartanconia Amegona Switch Station Needles Ares

Dickinson Ultimatum Sent To Bulgarians by U S Diplomat

Exclusive dispatch reports Mr. Dickinson, the United States diplomatic agent, has issued an ultimatum regarding the Stone affair. The Foreign Office claims readiness to act on any suggestions, while denials surface about concealed details from Pelleruga. The latest intelligence asserts captives remain held as negotiations continue.

Sola Dickinson United States Iim Alsa Ali Jackinson Chatcehewe Venera Posur Miewaleerbiahs Bassik Pata Tor Dickinean Awa Donde Nav SheAlv Diekheson

Fragmented Wire Service Copy Spoofs Historic Event

An unclear wire service fragment mentions an event titled Dhagur and an unknown day. The read text appears corrupted with garbled references to names and locations, rendering specifics uncertain. The item resembles a brief dispatch or shorthand update without coherent details.

Football News From The Street Pie In Brief

Fragmentary OCR shows garbled football related text. Readable parts reference teams, locations, and a possible match or event but details are unclear. No full names, dates, or outcomes can be confirmed from the legible fragments.

Figures of Five Railroads Denominated as Trunk Lines

Advance sheets from Major Brown’s annual report reveal trunk line statistics for five Pennsylvania railways. Data cover capitalization, assets, passengers, freight tons, revenues, earnings, expenses, and dividends for the year, highlighting the Baltimore and Ohio, Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburgh, Central Railroad of New Jersey, Delaware Lackawanna and Western, and some others with large totals and no dividend distributions.

Lackawanna Central of New Jersey Pennsylvania Associated Press Harrisburg 1Th Brown State Bureau of Railways Baltimore and Ohio OASIS Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg Railway Company Central Railroad of New Jersey Delaware, Liekawaniae Oil Western Company Cota

Marriage of Wirven trandiffer to Miss Hester Smith

A garbled report states Wirven trandiffer of Athinib city married Miss Hester Smith of Philadelphia in Wilmington on November 20. The couple wed with Mayor Fisher officiating. Costs in the general sessions court were discharged for the groom, whose fate hinges on disputed testimony and Crownistines related to the case.

Wilmington Col Wirven Trandiffer Athinib Tity Hester Smith Phildelphia Miss Smith Fisher Ward Pittsburg

Insurrection Plot Suppressed in Yukon Region

Exclusive wire report describes a planned uprising aimed at overthrowing government and police in the Yukon. Major Wood of the Northwest Field saw the plot, acted to quell it, with American officials in Bisikgway reacting to the alleged conspiracy and its abortive outcome.

Vamcoiver Thier Serlbenner

Wordagion. Nove MheVonnst fae Whoredas and Foldays Easter Poptiesd

Easter pageant details from Wordagion mention notable figures Oirakyy and Kelday. Events feature hawrkye Wiiils and holiday activities in a community setting with focus on local participation and timing.

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