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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1902

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Witnesses for the Opposition in Strike Hearings

Dr Peter Roberts, chief witness for the miners, is shown as a controversial source with published writings cited to bolster opposition arguments. Cross examination reveals admissions on wage variability, union spirit, and violent incidents, while physicians testify on mine health.

Dr. Roberts Peter Roberts John Mitchell United Mine Workers Ntew Roberts The Outlook Yale Theview Mitchell Henry JD. Lloyd Walter Weyl Hele Welverton Reading Company Sau Italijan Kk. OH Thomas Evie's Board of Wolverton Roberta Dr Roberts Yale Ieview Schuylkill Wolverton Esserted Espeus Judge Gray Yoine Wis True Mr Wolverton

Socialists Battle for AFL Convention Control in New Orleans

Demonstrations and long speeches marked the AFL gathering as Socialist proponents nearly won control. The decisive roll call ended 4744 to 4444 against the Wilson amend ment. miners united behind a socialist resolution. Gompers excused in a committee report. debates stretched into the evening with no other business.

Committee of Investigation Gompers-Shaffer Gompers Associated Press New Orleans Lia American Federation of Labor D. A. Hayes James Duncan Compers Vickor Berger Max Hayes W. B R. Wilson United Mine Workers Berger Wilson Victor I. Berger Milwaukee Scranton Hayes Thas Delagy

President Roosevelt Returns Home in Southern Swing

President Roosevelt's special train reached Knoxville at one o'clock with a cordial welcome from locals including Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson, sister of a local friend. The journey continued through Asheville and Chattanooga with handshakes, cheers, and a final mile by mile rise in public reception as the president waved to crowds.

Knoxville Tenn Roosevelt Aril Mlivabeth Anderson Chaverior Braddy Armond Enghies Asheville Tooverell Washington Smelick Dig Alrost Newport Tent

Chicago Slim Acquitted in Boston Fatty Murder Case

The jury found James Gram Shepherd not guilty of killing John Shepherd known as Boston Fatty at Columbia on September 16. He testified the quarrel over money led him to strike Shepherd with a stone in self defense after Shepherd allegedly attacked with a knife.

Boston Fatty Lancaster James Gram Shepherd John Shepherd Boston Fatty Coloubla Gham Shepherd Feat

Transatlantic Shipping Movements Mixed by AP Report

The AP dispatch from New York details ships arriving and sailing at multiple ports. Vessels listed include Graf Waldorf arriving Hamburg Boulogne Ply mouth and La Vouraine sailing Havre Antwerp with La Lorraine arriving New York. Other entries note Teu tonic Mayville Erhionia and Patricia Plymouth Cherbourg transit.

Associated Press New York Nev Graf Waldorf Hamburg Boulogne Plymouth la Vouraine Havre Antwerp la Lorraine Southampton

Lynching in town after mob assault and pursuit

A mob lynched a Black man after an assault on May Davis of Balivian county and two others, Jobin Lemon of Kies county and Lewis, as deputies attempted restraint but released the suspect. The mob dragged the victim through the streets and into the country, then displayed him by a telegraph pole before the crowd dispersed.

Jess Lickowannik Mars Davis Balivian Ales Jobin Lemon Kies Fle Roblin Veaterdin Gil Shievii Nha Vnvey Tlewis New Lemon Guiktowi

Miners Strike After Motorman Fired for Rabbit Hunt

Two hundred miners in Athens Ohio strike after Mine Motorman Lawrence Bunsell was discharged for rabbit hunting instead of reporting to work. Other local committees in the Hocking and Sunday Creek valleys may join.

Athens, O Larence Bunsell Hocking Bunday Creek

Danish Steamer Koud Foundered After Collision

An exclusive wire report from The Assested Press in London says the Danish steamer Koud, captained by Hianewon and the Dilneh steamer Swale dale collided at the mouth of the Pray. The Koud foundered immediately with the captain and seven crew members drowned.

London Koud Hianewon Copenhagen Swaledale Huns Munger

President May steer trust law list of pardons readied

The board of pardons recommended numerous individuals for clemency including John L D Jones in Lackawanna for embezzlement and Albert Tinishead in Philadelphia for fraud. Other names span Allegheny Bucks Philadelphia and Luzerne with charges from manslaughter arson larceny and burglary. Some cases remain under advisement as authorities review potential pardons.

Resoohized Jakisburg Board of Pardons John LD. Jones Lackawanna Embezalement L. Barlow Allegheny Embersalemen Albert Ly T DA. Glick Lnteeny William Fox Payettte Thoms Litwisey Bucks Inteeny Elmer Ague Mioroor Cassalt and Battery Alexander Willen Oscar Dunlap D. Knight Iiets Philadelphia Alxluetors Mabel Goodrich Stanishivus Skrozki Armstrong Oesault John Pendergast Joseph Wille Charles White Pauphin Willam Stevenson Charles Owens James RR. Griner Luzerne Stockton S. Shivers Philadelphiia Joseph Keller Lack

Carrie Nation causes scene at New York horse show

Mrs Carrie Nation created a sensation at a New York horse show on November 20. She harangued attendees in the Vanderbilt box over fashion and dress, then targeted a champagne bottle and wine party before being escorted from the venue by police.

New York Carrie Nation Vanderbilt Alfred G. Vanderbilt Reginald Vanderbilt Miss Nielson Alfred G. Vnderbilt Mrs. Nation Ratio Poltes

Lehigh Valley Railroad Seeks New President Choice

A Philadelphia clipping reports the Lehigh Valley Railroad Co. will not appoint a new president until the board selects a successor to Walter. The executive committee of the Erie and related groups will not assume the role before a new Lehigh Valley head is chosen.

Philadelphia Lehigh Vidlow Railroad Gomieny Walter Ole Company Thamas Erle Company Ohademia Tetfeh Valley Company Lehigh Valley

Freight Congestion Hits Shamokin Coal Transport

The Shamokin region faces freight delays as Pennsylvania Railroad systems curb coal movements. Collieries shut down due to curtailment, several train crews suspended, and some locomotives sent west amid rising congestion.

Shamokin Associated Press Pennsylvanis Rallioud

Scranton Widow Frederick Funeral Plans Announced

Exclusive wire from The Associated Seas notes John Frederick idead of Scranton and Anna KB Frederick widow of Scranton with Carbondale arrangements and a $5 sum mentioned, details sketchy. The report references John u Brandon and local connections in Scranton and Carbondale.

Associated Seas Washington John Frederick Scranton Anna KB. Frederick John U. Brandon Carbondale

Roosevelt to push Sherman act amendments this session

President Roosevelt plans to press for amendments to the Sherman anti trust law during the short congressional session. He favors Attorney General Knox proposed changes and will seek broad support from key Republican and Democratic lawmakers to avoid weakening protections or delaying justice.

Washington Nov. C Roosevelt Congress Know Knox Department of Justice Judiciary Committee House Senate Sherma Edmunds Hoar Supreme Court Senate Committee On Judiciary Platt Connecticicut Clark Wyoming Fairbanks Simon Nelson MacComas Depew Representative Jenkins Wisconsin Parker New Jersey Overstreet Indiana Alexander New York Warner Illnois Littlefield Maine Kahn California Thomas Iowa Powers Massachusetts Nevin Ohio Benator Platt Connecticut Pairbanks

Local Weather Data Snapshot

Yesterday's local weather data shows a high of 02 degrees and a low of UL degrees. Relative humidity was ZU percent, with unspecified readings for precipitation and conditions due to incomplete OCR.

Washington Friday Saturday Weather Forecast

Washington and surrounding areas expect slowly rising temperatures Friday and Saturday. Winds shift to light to fresh southeast, bringing gradual warming through the period.

Washington

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