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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1902

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Independent Operators and Miners Confer as Strike Talks Shift

In New York today independent operators meet coal carrying companies presidents to fix terms, while Washington hosts miners and attorneys for talks on strike disputes. Wayne MacVeagh summons officials to Washington for joint discussions and possible commission action.

New York Coal Road Mitchell Washington Wayne MacVeagh Scranton Iron W. JT. Connell C. BD. Simpson Independent Operators

Recognition of interest in Anthracite Strike Commission hearing

Widespread national interest surrounds the testimony and arguments before the Anthracite Strike Commission as witnesses present their cases and officials weigh the implications for labor relations and coal production.

Anthracite Strike Commission Vrib

Two Men Killed in Mineral Point Engine Explosion

Two men died and three were injured when an engine exploded near Mineral Point, thirty-two miles west of Altoona, before daybreak. The dead are Scott Shele and Davie Pringle. injured include Samuel Davis and A W Snyder, plus George Miller.

Altoona Mineral Point Here Bcott Shele Fugman Altoonia Davie Pringle Conemaugh Samuel Davis al- Lonnit A. W. Snyder George Miller Pringle Allegheny Mountain Miller Leese Davis Snyder Altooni

Hanoverian students refuse Cecil Rhodes scholarships

From Vienna a despatch reports that students at Gottingen University have declined all Rhodes scholarships established by the late Cecil Rhodes. The Rhodes will provided for Cherian birth students, with nominations to Oxford and German scholars. The German emperor was said to praise Rhodes’s broad vision in a conversation with the cabinet chief.

Vienna Gottingen Prosein Cecil Rhatives Chcil Lhodes Cherian Doreden Oxford Eineperer William Cer Inany Dro von Lares Elvil Ceeil Rhode

Bread Riots Spread as Iron Works Closer Halts Idle Ural Districts

Exclusive dispatch from St. Petersburg reports bread riots in the Ural districts where thousands are idle due to iron works closures. Students exiled to Siberia receive amnesty with some allowed to return under police supervision. Secret police force rises by a third.

St. Petersburg Ural Sibert

Judge Mitchell to Be Retired From Superior Court

A medical commission appointed by Governor Stone found Judge Mitchell of the Superior Court incapacitated to perform duties. Mitchell will be informed of the finding and is expected to retire at once or at the end of his term, whichever applies.

Aneel Cel Harrisburg Pia Stone Mitchell Superior Court Whh A Chovernor Stowe Dudge Mitchell Hudee Mitchell Ie Sodl Yuey Hia Tern Iio

Local man Burt Olson Dies After Morphine Overdose

Nov 14 report from Chittanoota says Burt Olson of Bmillhport died tonight after a morphine overdose. He was found in a dying state in the Dune tWb of celivitie hotel resisting rescue efforts. Police report showed no suicide note and mottled statements about his actions.

Chittanoota Tern Burt Olson Bmillhport Celivitie Hotel

Explosion Kills Three In Tennessee Boiler Accident

By exclusive wire from Vie Associated Hieag McMiinville Tennessee November 24 William Lowe and George Males Jr were instantly killed and John Kile fatally wounded by a boiler explosion at Clearmont Warren County The body of Lowe was later recovered on a royalty ledge of the river bank

McMiinville Ten William Lowe George Males, Jr John Kile Clearmont Warren County Lowe

Robbers Hit Postoffice in Known Valley Heist

An overnight robbery at Known Valley postoffice seen entry forced and cash taken. Perpetrators also stole a horse and buggy before escaping. No injuries reported.

Associated Preas Heaver Falls Known Valley

Earthquake Shocks Ecuador Felt at Tutunga in Tao Province

A tremor struck Ecuador late at night near Tutunga in Tao province. Reports from Parcuaive Wire for The Associated Press describe the quake being felt by residents across the area with no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

Ecuador Associated Press Qgusyaqui Ecguador Ja ‘Tutunga Province of Tao

Ministerial Alliance Opposes Smoot Election in Salt Lake

The Salt Lake Ministerial Alliance adopted resolutions denouncing Heed Smoot for Senate by citing polygamy as a violation of U.S. covenants and law. They say apostolic vows compel some leaders to defend polygamy and oppose a Mormon in Congress, urging national ministers and leaders to resist his candidacy.

Smoot Anenelandres Salt Lake Utah Bull Tavke United States Senate Heed Smoot Iosevelb United States Apostle Smoot Senate Uiih

General Chaffee Reports In Washington Arrival

Major General Adna R. Chaffee arrived in Washington to assume command of the Department of the East after service in the Philippines. He met with Secretary Root and Secretary Moody to discuss Philippine reductions and an army reduction plan, and the president congratulated him on his China and Philippines work. He will stay in Washington for several days.

Washington Adna R. Chaffee Department of the East Philippines Moot May Moody Root Department Toot General Chaffee Philipines

White House Dinner Hosts Notable Guests

President and Mrs. Roosevelt hosted the White House dinner for the season with eighteen guests present. Attendees included Justice and Mrs. White Secretary and Mrs. Knox Admiral and Mrs. Dewer General Crozier Baron and Baroness Speck Von Sternberg Mr and Mrs J S Strichey Captain and Mrs Cowles Miss Tuckerman and Miss Alice Roosevelt who returned to Washington after months away.

Washington Roosevelt White House Justice White Tour Knox Dewer Crozier Baron and Garoness Speck von Stern-berg Strichey

Wright Visits President On Commission Work

From Washington November 46 Carroll, recorder of the anthiraeliecouch strike commission, conferred with President Roosevelt. He outlined the commission’s work and said it would continue at least for a time to seek a permanent form of any agreement between operators and miners, despite differences.

Washington Carroll Wright Anthiraeliecouch Strike Commission Roosevelt Minera

Fragmentary 19th Century Notes From St Louis Chronicle

A garbled note from The Assinchateal Tess in St Louis dated November 46 describes Willie and Miss Meek after a quarrel. The text mentions an engagement, a period of fifty days, and subsequent faint consciousness. Physicians report treatments failing to restore full health.

Willie St. Louis Tralia Duper Meek Tracey

Yanger Defeats Herniche In Six Round Boxing Bout

Renny Yanger won a four decision over Kid Herniche in a six round contest at the American Athlete Club in Chicago. Yanger dominated most of the bout, scoring with repeated blows while Herniche survived until the final bell.

Chicago Nov Renny Yanger Kid Herniche American Athlete Club Yanger Herman

Loaded Cars Run Away At Ashley Plane Yard Wreck

A number of loaded cars on the Ashley plane of the Central Mailvaud of New Jersey ran away this evening, wrecking the hoisting apparatus and tearing up the plane tidy. Repairs will take several days, delaying coat shipments from all company yards in the area.

Associated Press Wilkes-Barre Ashley Central Mailvaud New Jersey

Rehearsed Gore Tragedy Under Official Forensic Probe

French officials forced De Rydzewski to reenact the fatal scene of Mrs. Gore’s death with the same weapon and conditions. Criminologist Bertillon and Consul Gowdy lead inquiries while an American medical commission joins postmortem examinations in Paris.

Gore—M. Bertillon Gowdy Paris de Sydzewski de Rydzewski Mrs. Gore Ife de Rydzewsk Chertys M. Bertillon de Rydgewski Snidenh Cie State Department Washington The Figaro Maitre Crupps Boquet

Pennesy's Team at Pocono for Thanksgiving Day

Special to the Keranton Tribune from Stroudsburg Pennsylvania November 24 The Santa's foot bath team the men who will face Cornell on Thanksgiving Day are in Mt Pocono not yet known where the squad will be taken first. The varsity squad are quartered at the Mt Alp Howe.

Stroudsburg Vmeunsvl Santa's Foot Bath Geis Cornell Mt. Pocono Alpy Howe Wim Hadi Atlanti City Water Gap Miouene Fel Aedson Thomas Jorrey Hoffman Mr. Cade Taylor Plekareki Mitchell Baird Jones Metamut Whetstone Dale Madford Weode Portiner Weschler Gard Her Marshall Bennett Sloute

Unclear arrival notes from diverse ports and ships

Fragmented wire service text lists arrivals and transfers at multiple ports including Antwerp New York Rotterdam Cherbourg and Antwerp with references to ships and destinations. The legible elements mention Kroon land Hremen Glasgow Kutth Ply mouth Wight and Bremen among others with destinations in Europe. The overall meaning is garbled and lacks coherent narrative.

New York Kroonland Antwerp Hremen Gasgow Columbia Stateemdam Rotterdam Plymouth Wilhelm Cherbourg Bremen Wight I Tlesland

Local bout ends in draw between Mohkee and Hughey

Exclusive wire from Vic Associated Foes Philadelphia reports Charlie Mohkee ver of this city and Chartie Hughey of Lowell Massachusetts fought to a draw at the Washington Sporting oink tonight. Nolteman received gaiel dame and it was generally conceded by the spectators to save Lbeecu a slow bout.

Vic Associated Philadelphia Nev. S Charlie MohKeever Chartie Hughey Lowell Masy Wasehington Sporting Oink Nolteman Gaiel Dame Speciatora Lbeecu

Blair Will Case Moves to Court Over Trust Securities

Proceedings opened in Newark by DeWitt Choton Bhai as sole executor and trustee against seventeen relatives led by Charles Scribner to interpret the Blairstown will. Dispute centers on bequests held in trust and whether stocks and bonds listed in the will must be turned over to beneficiaries.

Newark Heru Vince Kiery John J. Blatt DeWitt Choton Bhai Blairstownh UHS Blur Charles. Scribner

POSITION ON VENEZUELA

The state department is informed of how far Great Britain Germany and other European powers will push in dealings with Venezuela. Britain and Germany seek to learn if objections exist to actions to collect debts and protect property amid Venezuela's internal disturbances. Roosevelt warned the Monroe doctrine does not shelter nations from consequences of their misdeeds provided no European power seizes American soil.

Washington State Department Great Britain Germany Venezuela Roosevelt United States

Rules on Cuban War Claims

The Spanish Claims commission in Washington lays out its approach to demurrers in Cuba Spain war claims. It states the United States will pay all claims Spain could have been held liable for and that Cuban insurrection damages to foreigners fall outside Spain’s responsibility unless due diligence could have prevented specific harms.

Washington Chiims Commission Spain Cuba United States

Kansas City Bull Fight Off Cancelled by Police

Exclusive wire from Kansas City reports Chief of Police Hives announced that a Thanksgiving bull fight planned in Convention Hall would not be permitted. Promoters faced law restrictions as officials halted the event amid citywide debate.

Chie Waters City Hives Lordl Mexico Iesus Agiaiusedd

Territorial Election Board Certifies McGuaire Victory

Guthrie O T November notice states the territorial election board certifies 8 M McGuaire Republican candidate for delegate to Congress with a majority over Democrat Wy My Cisse. Crosa files protest papers to be tiled when Congress convenes. Certificates show joint assembly and preliminary action by the legislature and governor.

Guthrie O. T Territorial Election Board M. McGuaire Republic

Skuckleberry Hollow Tragedy Leaves One Dead After Altercation

An assault in Skuckleberry Hollow leaves George Bevers dead after David Bailey struck him from behind with a weapon. Both parties were intoxicated and Bailey fled on a freight train before arrest. Bevers died within minutes.

Philopensburg Smeshburs George Bevers David Bailey Bailey Bevers Bours Beyers Bailes Jas Yellimon

Arrest Reported in Threat Mail Case Involving Becker

Vaclusive Wire reports from The Resorlaved Mime New York that William Becker was indicted today on charges related to sending threatening letters to local merchants. The notes, signed with a Rusaslin Nihilists mark, warned of death in red ink.

New York H-Willam Becker

Premiere of The Sleeping Beauty and the Hiewrr in Philadelphia

The local premier of The Sleeping Beauty and the Hiewrr occurred tonight at the Chestnut Opera House. It was the first taste of the London Troupe Lane spectacle shown in this city, and the production was enthusiastically received.

Philadelphia Chestjit Ivest Opera House

President Reappoints Delaware U S Attorney Byrne

Exclusive wire dispatch from Washington reports the president reappointed United States Attorney for Delaware, Byrne, after he had resigned amid a factional Delaware fight. The message cites Byrne’s earlier service and Roosevelt’s personal regard, noting the appointment followed the election without prior disclosure.

Washington Wire House United States Delaware Byrne McKinley Roosevelt Department of Justice Congress

General Miles To Leave for China and Nations

Lieutenant General Miles plans departure from Manila at week’s end for China Japan and Russia. He notes inspecting 15 000 troops and more will be reviewed, finds them in fair condition and cites a country hard hit by war and pestilence with widespread poverty and famine risk due to war wounds and loss of livestock.

Manila Sov Miles China Japan Russia Philippines Associated Press Ishlands

Opinion in Potter case limits state power on union actions

Albany November 24 Attorney General Davies submitted an opinion to Governor Odell on the Potter case. It states the state cannot prosecute the Schenectady Painters' Union for expelling Potter due to his National Guard membership and finds no conspiracy charge if the union only notified employers that he was a non union worker. A bill to make discrimination against union members a misdemeanor is expected in the next session.

Albany N. Y Davies Odell Potter Alds Schhenectady Painters’ Union National Guard Amnion

City Officers Enforce Bicycle Speed Ordinance

Wormser office reports a wave of complaints about bicycle speeds inside the city. Police Bay orders strict enforcement of the ordinance, including fines up to two dollars for violations and penalties for passing at intersections.

Wormser Eith Pollue Bay Ebelit Howe

Police Seek Missing Man in Detroit After Brief City Stay

Police report a man identified as Gerad Rembes, 82, former resident, went missing after arriving in the city two months ago to spend the winter. He checked into a hotel suite and later disappeared while staying with a companion. Authorities believe he may have traveled to Detroit.

Gerad Rembes Melville Dewitt Iridas Joni Demlug Conmi Detroit

Electrician’s Death Sparks Inquiry in Shamokin

A partial and garbled wire report from The Associated Press describes a fatal incident involving an electrician. Details are unclear due to text corruption and may refer to an accident during work, with investigators likely examining the scene and causes.

Work resumes at Union Coal Boott shaft in Shamokin

One hundred fifty men returned to sinking the Union Coal company’s Boott shaft in Shamokin Pennsylvania today after a stoppage caused the shaft to flood. The revival of work will provide employment for about eight hundred miners as the breaker resumes operation.

Shamokin Union Coal Company Oops

Havana Strike Sparks Fatal Clash and Citywide Disruption

Conflicts between police and striking workers in Havana leave two dead and eighty two wounded, including a police lieutenant with a throat wound. Mayor and government secretary publicly back the strikers limiting police force, while the Central Veterans Union pledges support to maintain order if disorder continues. Public groceries halt sales as the strike broadens and traffic resumes under armed police presence.

Gomes Preas Hiavana Havana Greenwood Greenwood Hid Dieg Tamayo Maso Palna Meyer Trollee Taxf Central Veteran's Union Gomez Paulie Shiovana Mearning Senur Tamayo Governnion Presiddent Palma Ummyo Wusor Pioty Berton Tumayve

Weather Forecast for Washington Area

Forecast calls for rain and frost in the early hours with winds from the north. Then a clearing trend develops later, bringing cooler, drier conditions and a drop in temperatures.

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