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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1902

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Santa Maria Volcano Eruption Reaches Seaside Areas

News from San Francisco reports the Santa Maria eruption spreading devastation across the region. Refugees flee toward the coast as ash and pumice blanket the countryside and planters fear long term agricultural damage while some expect soil benefits from the ash.

Associated Brass San Francisco Santa Maria Pacific Mail City of Panama Jeff Champotica Panam Pavnama Champories Quesaltenalgo Panama

President's Bird Weighs Thirty Two Pounds At Thanksgiving

Exclusive Washington report notes President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt will host Thanksgiving with few guests in residence. A 32 pound chestnut fed turkey from Horace Vose of Westerly Rhode Island will be the centerpiece of the feast.

Washington Dent Mre Roosevelt Ginnie Kermit Groton Mass Wis Sone Horace Vose Westerly United States

Roosevelt Receives Chiefs with Gifts in Formal Greeting

President Roosevelt sent greetings to the visiting chiefs and presented each signer of the instrument with a silver watch and chain and a medal as part of the ceremony. The note notes the voluntary act of royalty by the people and the sovereign representatives at the United States event.

Washington United States Roosevelt Hug

Bank at Morgan Dynamited. Robbers Seize Loot

An explosion hidden the First National Bank of Morgan in Hassue county early today. Robbers secured about thousand in gold silver and currency before locals reached the bank. The break in appeared to occur when a low blast was heard, prompting a swift escape.

Dallas Tex First National Bank Morgan Hassue County

Pennsylvania Railroads to Spend Over 10 Million on Improvements

Pennsylvania Railroad and Panhandle directors authorize 10 million dollar program including new bridges yards and tracks. Major projects cover Shoens Mills Susquehanna bridge Marysville Charrinsboro areas and improvements from Philadelphia to Harrisburg with surveys for new lines and double tracking west of Columbus and between Pittsburg and Steubenville. Savings funds with 1 percent interest to start January 1 and a 10 percent wage advance for employees dating from November.

P. D. Prines George Stuart Patterson Susquehanna Shoens Mills Marysville Pau Charrinsbore West Philadelpha Pennsslvania Hiilroad Company Panhandle Robboly Chartiers Railroad Pennsylvania Company Puni-Handle Cassatt

Indiana Trusts Constitutional Convention Resolution by Barkus

Bar kis, state xomiter-elect of Terre Ilaute, will introduce a resolution during the cuming session of the legislature. It requests Congress to call an optional constitutional convention to amend the laws for regulating trusts. The action is to be issued on request of two-thirds of the states' legislatures.

Indianapolis Shidimes Barkis Terre Ilaute Congresa Barkus Indiana

Treasury official Theobald discharged amid seizure dispute

The Associated Press reports from Washington that William H. H. Theobald, a special treasury department employee tied to the New York custom house, has been discharged by secretary of the treasury. The dismissal follows charges of overzealous duty and bringing the department into disrepute over import seizure actions.

Associated Press Washington William HH. Theobald Treasury Department New York Custom House Secretary of the Treasury Theobald Department

Roosevelt Picture Brings 18000 At New York Auction

Veresthogin’s painting of San Juan Hill titled Come on, Boys sold for 18000 at public auction in New York. Among 31 works by the artist sold without reserve the total realized reached 43045 dollars. The twenty Napoleon canvases were withdrawn and reportedly bought by the Russian minister for Alexander III museum in St Petersburg for about 100000 dollars.

New York Ateoglated Press Verestehogin San Juan Hill Roosevelt Hlight Verestchugin Napoleon Russia Alexander St. Petersburg

Emperor William Attends Krupp Funeral in Prestige Show

The emperor led Krupp burial with indignant denials of social democratic charges linked to the maker's death. Included present were Arthur Krupp, General Von Bissing, and many officials. thousands of Krupp workers lined the route as the procession moved to the cemetery.

Eseen Prussia William Herr Krupp Panmaker Klingmann Willigt Arthur Krupp von Bissing Baron von Rheinbaben Herr Moeller Commerce Admiral von Tirpitz Admiralty Budde Gener von Plessen von Lowenfeld von Huelsen-Haeseler Dre Vor Lacnnus von Senden Clark Willam

Chile Gains Little Land in British Arbitration

Santiago reports the British arbitration commission awarded Chile a larger share of the disputed boundary with Argentina, though much land valued by Argentina remains. London observer Bertrand called the decision generally favorable to Chile while noting the verdict lacks full acceptance.

Associated Press Santiago Chill British Arbitration Commission Argentina London Nova A. Bertrand British Boundary Commission Chili Amerie

Coxe Brothers and workers reach settlement ending strike

The Coxe Brothers Co and their striking employees settled their dispute, resuming work at seven callieries on Monday. Unindicted workers and those accused of misdemeanors may return. slate pickers displaced by new machinery will be reassigned. If accused men are cleared they will be reinstated. The Coxes conclude the last major labor stand of their individual operations.

M. Otis New York Paria Olfa Chamaporicoa Mallee Biatita Maula Champorien Associipedd Warleton Cone Bros. & Co Iidicus

Journalist in Hands of the Law in libel case

William E. Draper, a Philadelphia North American correspondent, facing a fugitive-from-justice charge over a July article about White Buffalo of Oklahoma. Hearing postponed to December 15 in Criminal Correction Court with editors, a Carlisle Indian School official, and a Philadelphia judge present.

St. Louis William ER. Draper Court of Criminal Correction Draper Witchita Kans White White Buffalo Charlisle May Andrews Annie Dennis Maud Ellis van Vaalkenberg Kmory Foster HH. Pratt Carlisle Buffalo James J. Gordon Philadelphia

Job Williams Hanged for Double Murder in Bridgeton

Bridgeton New Mexico reports that Job Williams a colored man was hanged for the murder of John Tolmes a farmer and his housekeeper Miss Collarine Shuite. Williams confessed after arrest and led authorities to the scene where the bodies were burned in a barn.

Bridgeton N.d Job Willan John Tolmes Collarine Shuite Williams Tie

Violent La Soufriere Eruption Drives Evacuations

Exclusive wire reports that La Soufriere in St. Vincent produced another violent eruption the strongest since May 7. Residents of Georgetown and Chateau Belair were evacuated, telephone lines cut, and subterranean rumblings heard as lightning lit skies. Smoke had lingered since October 16.

Kingstown St. Vincent George Town Chateau Belair St. Vinecent Criter

Treasurer Charged with Larceny in New York

Lawrence Murphy former treasurer of the Journeymen Stone Cutters’ Association of New York was arrested on a larceny charge involving $26,000. A leadership change last August required him to turn over funds to the new treasurer, after which he reportedly left the city. He reportedly returned to the association’s meeting place where he was seized.

New York Lawrence Murphy Journeymen Stone Cutters’ Association Murphy England

Guard to Increase at McKinley Tomb Site

Exclusive AP report from Canton states Major Millon of the U S Army is ordered to investigate raising the guard of the temporary McKinley tomb. The plan includes moving a garrison to Arlington and expanding hospital and dispensary facilities to serve a sixty five man post.

Canton Millon United Sttes Army Department of the Lakes Heroe Matey McKinley

Wire Syndicates to Combine Across Neutral Markets

Berlin November 21 The Vosalehe Zeitung confirms United States Steel is negotiating with Austrian and German wire syndicates to ward off competition by dividing up neutral markets.

Berlin The Vosalehe Zeitung United States Steel Corporation

War Against Federation Fight Moves in Western Mines

The Western Federation of Miners executive board ordered the Huthe union to demand union membership from all eligible workers in the locality, a move seen as a war act against the American Federation of Labor which recently organized a workers’ union at Dastite.

Denver Col. Ney Western Federation of Minera Huthe (Mon Enginewm Federation Wyonpeors Dastite

Verdict in Miller Case Ends With Second Degree Murder Verdict

Bellefonte Pa November 2 The trial of David Miller for shooting his son in law Robert Roach at Osceola Junction in July ended today The jury after two hours and forty five minutes failed to reach a verdict and returned a verdict of murder in the second degree

Presa Bellefonte David Miller Robert Roach Osceola

Fire Destroyed University Museum After Suicide

Odessa reports that the university museum at Ochewen caught fire followed by the watchman’s suicide. The blaze destroyed the building and its valuable collection, with authorities investigating the incident.

Odessa Watvhimun University of Ochewen

French miners resume strike in Loire district end

The Loire coal miners federation, meeting in Saint Etienne on November 2, voted to resume work next Friday in all Loire mines. This ends the nationwide general strike declared in October that at one time involved over 100,000 men.

St. Hienne France Coal Mitters' Federation of the Loire Miners’ Federation of Nord Pas de Calais Loire Coal Miners

Climax in the Ellen Gore Case at Paris Funeral

Exclusive dispatch from Paris reports the Ellen Gore case reaching a climax with a solemn funeral at the American church in Rue De Berri. Americans and French citizens attend, a Gowdy representative leads the hearse, and Rev. Thurber conducts a restrained service before a brief cemetery rite. Gowdy plans to file his first deposition report to Washington next Tuesday.

Paris Ellen Gore Rue de Berri Imall M. Pacquet Gowdy

Erne Falls to Young Britt in Seventh Round Stopped Bout

Frank Erne of Buffalo loses his world lightweight title bid to Young Jimmie Britt of San Francisco, who floors him in the seventh round at Mechanics Pavilion in a fast, close contest. Britt dominates late with sharp rights and a strong finish, Erne grimly survives two knockdowns in the final moments.

Associated Presa San Francisco Frank Erne Buffalo Holt Jimmie Raitt Elty Brie Buffalonini Hte Vastern Lad Britt Fernie Whe Fia Kepling Erne Brith Hilaman Tor Wither Terrife Obe

Idle miners suspend relief as strike lingers in Shamokin

Exclusive wire reports at United Mine Workers quarters Lt. Wue says 1000 men and boys idle out of 51000 former workers. No relief funds have been distributed since November 6. Miners states hold small stock of provisions amid ongoing disruption.

Fries Shamokin Ninholister United Mine Workers Wue Lee

Parkside Water Supply Brief Visited by State Dept

A state department team visited Parkside Water Supply Company in Pathelde Monroe County to inspect facilities and review safety and service measures. Details of findings were not disclosed in the report issued today.

Shanvisburg State Department Parkside Water Supply Pathelde Monroe County

Cornell Wins Intercollegiate Cross Country Title

A. C. Bowen of the University of Pennsylvania won the individual cross country crown at Morris Park, covering about six and a half miles in 35 minutes. Fran chot of Yale trailed by one second, with I. E. Williams third. Cornell claimed the team title with 24 points, Yale second, Pennsylvania third, Harvard fourth, Princeton fifth, and Columbia sixth.

Asenciated Press New York Cornell A. C. Bowen University of Pennsylvania Morris Park Westchester Bowen Tim Franchot I. E. Williams W. B. Sobrett Ik. Woodward T. Newanan White Yale Pennsylvania Harvard Princeton Columbia A.J. Bowen DD. W. Franchot Kook. Williams W. RB. Sehrett I. W. Woodward Cornnell T. Newman W. P. Waldyon W. A. Cornell Lieveard Es A. White Core Nell

Furnace Blast Kills One Severs Several In Ohio Plant

Exclusive wire reports a furnace collapse at the Willhamsean Tron company in Blenningghwon causing a molten iron flood. Thomas J. Edwards general manager died. James P. McAumulles storeman and Allin Alaw a foundry woman were fatally burned. Charles Sampson secretary severely injured. Two strangers missing, diaries unknown, last seen talking with Edwards.

Associated Press Birmingham Willhamsean Tron Company Blemningghwon Thomas J. Edwards Monager James PL McAumulles Allin Alaw

Havana Strike Eases as Workers Return Except Cigarmakers

Havana reports indicate most laborers resumed work after a brief strike wave. Authorities feared further disturbances but a general calm returned though tensions linger among cigar makers and city conductors. Threats and nighttime violence were reported in outlying wards with several injuries from a patrol clash.

Havana

Unclear OCR Weathering Notes From New York Arrivals

Fragmentary OCR text lists names and places such as New York and Rotterdam and various dates. The legible items include references to arrivals and cities including Genoa Naples Geno and Naples, with scattered proper nouns and locations.

Unclear Legal Notice From Varlisive Wire Source

Fragmentary OCR item mentions Edwin Rewlenk of Pivenaih and Eiigaheth Corie Owldewi of Dabolim City in connection with a penslone grant. Details are unreadable and obscured by garbled text.

Die Associated Wiren Washington Edwin Ok. Rewlenk Pivenaih, Af Eiigaheth Corie Owldewi Dabolim City

Deaths of a Day Exclusive Wire Item From Mt Clemens

Exclusive wire reports the death of James M. Fanpstock of Pittsburgh. He died at the Agnew hotel in Mt Clemens after a brief pneumonia attack. His sister and others were with him at the time. A jumble of names and phrases follows with unclear details.

Mt. Clemens Mich Riwi James M. Fanpstock Pittsburg Agnew Hotel Alves McBridy J. M Lance Pittsbirg London John Macvilly Tuamdud Coundight

Darrow and Lloyd Comment on Amicable Adjustment Efforts

The statement explains the Telegram cancelling peace talks and notes no major friction at Washington. It claims the same man signed both telegrams and urges the commission to decide the dispute, with emphasis on wage talks and the right to hire and sell labor.

Messrs Darrow Lloyd Gray MacVeagh New York George FP Wayne MilleVeugh Mitchell Washington Its MacVeash Cray Coniact Wayne MaccVeagh Flon Wayne MacVeach Willcox Delaware and Turlgon Company Carroll D. Wright Baer Clarence Kenry D. Lloyd

Weather Forecast for Thirteies Till Friday in Eastern Pennsylvaia

Forecast calls for brisk wet conditions with northwestern winds. Expect stormy weather through Thursday into Friday with unsettled temperatures across the region.

Wishuston Priday Volder

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