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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1902

Page

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Cornell Falls to Pennsylvania in Thanksgiving Classic

Pennsylvania defeated Cornell 11 to 10 in a dramatic Thanksgiving Day game at Franklin Field. Pennsylvanians scored twice in the second half while Cornell led 10 0 early, with Tydeman scoring for Cornell and Coffin kicking for Cornell, Gardiner adding two Penn goals. About 22,000 spectators watched a daylong rally filled with spectacular runs and tackles as Pennsylvanian defense strong late in the game.

Pennsylvania Tim Associated Press Philadelphia Carnell Pthoeans Pennsylviania Franklin, Fietch Cornell Peninsylvania Tydeman Coffin Bennett Torres Pennsylvanian Gardiner Lancaster Pao Oaeroend Franklin and Marshall Gettysburg Kilheffer Bill

Thanksgiving Banquet in London Draws U S and English Elite

Nearly 600 American citizens and a sprinkling of distinguished Englishmen attended the American Society in London Thanksgiving dinner at the Cecil Hotel. Ambassadors Choate and McCormick, plus Asquith, Lords Reay and Fairfax, Field Marshal Lord Roberts, and Sir Henry Norman were among the guests. Toasts honored King Edward and Roosevelt. Choate praised the Atlantic partnership while noting Columbia’s independence.

London Cecil Hotel American Society Ambassador Choate Choate Robert McCormick Russia Evans HW. H. Asquith Lord Reay Lord Wairfax Lord Roberts Henry Mr. Choate Mr. Asquith Atlantic America Columbia Sulora Queen Elizabeth Roosevelt Hoosevelt

Thanksgiving in Berlin dispatch from The Agrocigtud Press

Three hundred Americans gathered at the Kaiserhof to celebrate Thanksgiving with Matie leading the event. Retiring Ambassador White proposed to honor the German emperor and President Hoovervelt, noting similarities. Consul General Mason toasted Ambassador White and to Boers, Jary J. Jackson departing for Athend. A telegram of good wishes was sent to President Roosevelt.

Berlin Kaiserhof Ambassador White Hoogevelt Mason Outoast Jary J. B. Jackson Athend Roosevelt

Observance of Thanksgiving Day in Manila

The first general Thanksgiving in the Philippines was marked by a Catholic observance led by Bishop Gracia. A solemn high mass at the cathedral featured Archbishop Guidi and Governor Taft among attendees. A united service followed with Bishop Brent delivering an address urging duty and reflection on American authority in the islands.

Manila Navy Philippines Gracia Roosevelt Taft Apostolic Delegate Guidi Brent George Pentecost United States

Eastern cattle in quarantine nationwide spread feared

The Associated Press reports Secretary Wilson issued a sweeping quarantine on cattle sheep and other ruminants and swine in New England. Export to Boston banned pending orders as foot and mouth disease spreads through Connecticut Rhode Island Massachusetts and Vermont with experts urging immediate action. Local outbreaks noted in Littleton Massachusetts and statements from New Haven Connecticut indicate concern but some officials report no confirmed cases.

Washington Wilson United States New England Boston Department of Agriculture Connecticut Rhode Island Massachusetts Vermont Mohler Leonard Pearson University of Pennsylvania James Law Cornell Hudaun River Littleton Masa Brighton New Haven Conn H.C. Averill State Cattle Commission

Havana Editor Sued Over Street Car Shootings

Two men wounded on a Havana street car died today. Mayor orders police to arrest occupants of neighboring houses from which shots were fired. Special judge orders Arnauto Cervantes editor of Reconcentrado held on sedition charges.

Presa Havana Cura Arnauto Cervantes Reconcentrado

Do Not Fear Roosevelt Morning Papers Note Change Since Crisis

Exclusive wire from The Associated Press London Nov 29 reports London papers discuss yesterday's Thanksgiving event and praise U.S. policy under President Roosevelt. They note the fading old animosities with a sense of improved relations and contrast current conditions with the Venezuelan boundary crisis era.

Mersy London United States Choate Roosevelt Provident Cleve

Youth Killed Grasping Trolley Car in Trenton

Oscar B. Ray of West Hampton Illinois aged nineteen a student at Lawrenceville Preparatory School was fatally injured in Trenton when he was caught between two trolley cars as he attempted to board one of them He was returning to Lawrenceville from Camden where he had spent the day at a fellow student home

Trenton N. J Oscar B. Raynor West Hampton Lawrenceville Heayner Camden

Second Yorkville Woodmen trial ends in mistrial

Exclusive AP report from Charleston 8 C November 27 describes the second trial of S W Critchell against the Woodmen of the World over injuries from initiation. The goat used in the initiation again produced evidence, leading to another mistrial.

Associated Press Charleston 8. C Yorkville W. Critchell Mitchell

Roosevelt Expresses Determination to Appoint Capable Men

President asserts he will not bar qualified men from office because of race. He cites past colored appointments in Mississippi Alabama Washington New Orleans and Pennsylvania and notes most appointees are white. He says door of opportunity should remain open for all who prove character and service.

Roosevelt WhiteHouse Washington Dr. Crum Charleston Crum Hind South Carolina Mississippi Alabama District of Columbia New Orleans Pennsylvania oMec South Caroina Offee New York Ae Io Calor South Wanlon

Cigar Merchants Pay Fines for Sunday Open Shops

Five of sixteen cigar and candy shopkeepers appeared before Magistrate South in Philadelphia for violating the Sunday closing law. They paid $650 in fines and costs and walked free, while others received suspended penalties. Merchants say open Sundays is profitable and a new push may seek to revive the law.

Philadelphia Costa Retail Clear Dealers' Association

Nord marches 10,000 toward Port au Prince in Haiti

Reports say General Alexis Nord with about 8,000 to 10,000 troops is moving on Port au Prince from Gonaives and St Marie. He denies seeking the presidency but demands election of his candidate, while Cape Haytien press favors Nord and followers await his exact aims.

Port-au-Prince Hayti Alexis Nord Gonaives St. Marie Cape Haytien General Nord

Disturbances in Santo Domingo Bring Government Crackdown

From San Domingo, AP reports northern Santo Domingo facing revolution disturbances. The government arrests many, General Wes Gil and ex-minister J. D. Pichardy held as prisoners. City remains quiet but business stagnant. Minister Powell pressed Dominican foreign affairs for immediate resolution of the improvement company claims.

Associated Press San Domingo Republic of Santo Domingo Santo Domingo Wes Gil J. D. Pichardy Powell

Soufriere Eruption Destroys Sugar Works and Towns

Exclusive wire from Kingstown reports La Soufriere eruption at Rabacca head, releasing a raging torrent from La Boulriere that swept Hebacea and destroyed the sugar works. Heavy deposits blocked rivers since last May while sand fell on Georgetown and nearby areas.

Kingstown Bt. Vincent Rabacca la Boulriere Georgetown

McNish Inherits $1,000,000 From New York Relative

Exclusive Wire reports John McNish a 16 year old miner at Phoenix colliery Duryea has fallen heir to $1,000,000 from the estate of Rish and Tigue of New York. The estate is valued at $4,000,000 with another heir living in Hyde Park Scranton.

Wilkes-Harre John McNish Phoenix Duryeu Rish and Tigue New York McNish Hyde Park Scranton

Two Bridgeport Men Die In Hotel Room Gas Tragedy

Exclusive wire reports from Indianapolis state two men identified as BE Pollock and Marion Tierson from Bridgeport were found dead in their Arlington hotel room. They arrived at 4 PM and retired immediately. Gas leakage caused by gagging valves led to their deaths before discovery.

Sie Asceated Tndianapolis W. Pollock Marion Tierson Bridgeport Aringtoun Thess Welock

Shipping News Arrivals and Departures in New York Harbor

By Associated Press. New York dated November 21 reports arrivals including Celtic from Liverpool and Queenstown, Deutschland and Norse Queenstown, Cymric from New York, and Teutonal from Liverpool. Also Auguste Victoria bound for Naples and Kla vre arriving in Tolurine New York.

Witerem Proas New York Celtic Liverpool Queenstown Lamburg Detsehland YorkQueenstown Cymric Teutoule Genoti Auguste Victoria Naples Klavre Tolurine

Trains overturning near Hatfield kills boy and injures many

A Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley Traction car overturned on a curve near Hatfield twenty seven miles north of Philadelphia. Wallace Crouthummel of Hiafield died, while Joseph Detweiler of Souderton and John Esser of Souderton were seriously hurt. Perkasie High football eleven aboard escaped serious injuries as brakeman failed and the car toppled.

Philadelphia Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley Traction Company Hatfield Wallace Crouthummel Hiafield Ares Joseph Detweiler Souderton John Esser Perkasle Lansdale Ita Crouthummel Detweller Kaser

The Blanket Indian Is Disappearing

Washington reports Estelle Reel, superintendent of Indian schools, submitting a progress review to the commissioner. She notes advances in industrial training and agriculture for Indian youth and improved home duties for girls. The outing system and pupil transfers are urged, with a push for district day schools shared by both races. Enrollment in 1902 stood at 28,610 as the Drinket Indian’s decline continues.

Washington Estelle Reel Commissioner of Indian Affairs Reel

Thanksgiving reception at Rome embassy draws many dignitaries

The United States embassy hosted a brillant Thanksgiving reception with about five hundred guests. Attendees included the diplomatic corps, Italian government figures such as Foreign Minister Prinetti, and several American officials and clergy. Countess Pecel attended, wife of the pope's Cuban nephew, a notable presence after last year's papal relative debut. The pope reportedly reprimanded his nephew, making the wife’s solo attendance notable.

Rome United States Diplomatic Corps Prinetti St. Louis Fair Cridler and Ives Monsignor Seton St. Joseph's Jersey City Dennla O'Connell Dean West Princeton University William Potter Bishop Potter Countess Pecel Bueno Gagon Havana Quirinal Fays

Thanksgiving Service Unites Diverse Detroit Churches

In Detroit on November 2, a union Thanksgiving service drew participants from Catholic, Episcopal, Protestant, Baptist, and other congregations. Mayor Maybury attended, praising shared faith and gratitude amid diverse beliefs.

Detroit We Union Minne MM. Frankiin Tempoe Hetheldidge A. Go Murphy Tee Corders Thoma Cathollc Chergymei Woo Maybury Nolscomal Clinch

Watchman Sets Fire and Commits Suicide at Odessa Museum

A museum watchman at the University of Odessa set fire to an Odessa institution today then killed himself. The blaze consumed the building and a valuable collection, with witnesses reporting the fire and the watchman's death by his own hand.

Odessa Museu University of Culesen

Banquet Tendered President Mitchell in Wilkes-Barre

Exclusive AP report from Wilkes-Barre notes President Mitchell was hosted at a Hotel Hart banquet. Sixty covers were set with Holy Saviour Church choir providing music amid ad lib remarks by Mitchell and several guests.

Asociated Press Wilkes-Barre Nov J. J. Curran Holy Saviour Church Mitchell Hotel Hart Gucute

Uncertain Heir to Roberts on Witness Stand Dominates Hearing

The article notes no definite successor to Dr. Roberts has been chosen with District President Nicholls often expected to testify next after cross examination. The hearing saga includes debates over whether union recognition is before the commission and clues about witness schedules and wage figures from operators.

Dr. Roberts Nicholls Darrow Roberts Skellhood

Weather forecast for Washington weekend

Forecast for Friday and Saturday calls for cooler temperatures in eastern Pennerlycuts Palr with fair conditions Saturday. Northwesterly winds noted.

Washington

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