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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1900

Page

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Secretary Wilson Seeks Farm Science as Investment Aid

The Secretary Wilson annual report urges deploying department scientists to aid producers. He argues funding is an investment that yields returns by boosting farmer profits, expanding markets, and improving crops through plant varieties and cross fertilization. The report covers inspections, animal health work, grain and meat programs, and disease controls.

Associated Press Washington Wilson Department Weather Bureau

Pope’s Condition Warns of Impending End

Rev Father Lacombe reports from Montreal that the pope’s health has worsened since his Rome visit. He describes the pontiff as frail and emaciated, needing assistance to move and speaking with a hollow voice. Lacombe believes the end is near after a brief audience blessing him.

Buffalo Navy Montreal Father Lacombe Rome Canadian Latombe Holy Father

Tragic Holiday Shootings Reported Across Cities

Police officer Henry Raley and Chandler Brooks were fatally shot in Jacksonville by John Baxter after a prisoner escape. Baxter was later captured. In Norfolk County a bar room quarrel left Lewis mortally wounded by Fosarty, who died. In San Antonio a police sergeant and a union worker were killed by a nonunion lineman amid labor tensions.

Associated Press Jacksonville Fla Henry Raley Chandler Brooks Thivisaml John Baxter Baxter Raley Brooks Eales Mx-polieomian Tuckerisp Norfolk I Avelock Chineh Lewis Norfolk County Lewis Thomas Pornty Fosarty Podarty Hte Deaedh Cormuner Poraris San Antonio Tex Willisim Lacey O Nolicenum Blaneton Union Tephone Linen Sani Smith Moi Killines Ft Os Nenu-Suniom Electrical Workers Labees Smith

National Good Government league ends its fourth convention

Pittsburg November reports the National Good Government league closes its fourth annual convention as Thanksgiving draws crowds away. Major George A. Hilton, the president, cites poor attendance and speaker withdrawals and cancels all remaining meetings. Hilton gave the annual address, followed by Hon. R. S. Thompson of Springfield.

Associatus Pree Pittsburg National Good Government League George A. Hilton Major Hilton R. 8. Thompson Springield

Musician George T Wolfe Dies by Hanging in Wilkes Barre

Exclusive wire reports from The Associated Press state that 40 year old musician George T Wolfe, attached to Hammelein's Ideals, hanged himself in his boarding house in Wilkes Barre after playing in the city this week. He tied a rope crafted from bed clothes to a ceiling hook, jumped from a chair, and was found dead about an hour later. His wife and one child live in Wilmington Delaware.

Associated Press Wilkes-Parre George T. Wolfe Hammelein Ideals Wilmington Del

Day's Death Roll Reports Local Losses Across Counties

Exclusive AP notice lists James McGourty of Wilkes-Barre as dying from apoplexy at 44 in Lebanon Pennsylvania. Wisburn, elder at Cornwall and Palmyra Evangelical Lutheran churches, dies at 75 in Cornwall. James Gibbons, a justice of the peace and local poll leader, found dead at the lot in Wilkes-Barre from heart disease at 65.

Asociates Press Wilkes-Marre James McGourty al- Jermain Promt Elizabeth Town Wilkes-Tyke No. 2 James Gibbons Totus Luke

Penn Defeats Cornell In Thanksgving Day Game 27 to 0

The University of Pennsylvania Quakers defeated Cornell 27 to 0 before possibly the largest crowd for a Thanksgiving in Philadelphia. Key plays included Porter’s 4 yard TD run, Morrison’s 30 yard sprint, and Hare and McCracken leading the Quaker charge. Cornell’s Purcell and Morrison stood out for resilience, while penalties and slow pace marked much of the contest. Continued on Page 7.

Associated Press Philadelphia Universiy Cornell Ithaca Penneylainke Tiercely Bhaes Pennyevivanta Quakers Ntl Starbull Hire Keril- Huntly Pennsylvania Metracken Fin Wael Potter Penn Fotler Cure Hell Porter Cornel Morrison New York State Purcell Ithacans Hare McCracken Teal Wallace Gardiners J. Gardiner Starbuck Butterfinger Gornell

Inventor Killed Stepping From Train Tracks

Yonkers New York on November 29 inventor Halcon Skinner was killed when he stepped from the way of a southbound express and was struck by a northbound train on the New York Central railroad. Skinner was famed for loom inventions in tapestry axminster and Brussels carpets and for the drum loom that influenced carpet appearance.

Yonkers N. Y Halgcon Skinner New York Central Railroad Skinner Axminster Brussels

Official Sympathy for Paul Kruger Expressed in France

The French Chamber of Deputies unanimously adopted a resolution expressing sincere sympathy to Paul Kruger on the occasion of the arrival of the president of Transvaal. Kruger visited Paris amid deputations, shook hands with deputies, and received polite expressions from officials. Merlin notes Kruger’s planned December visits to Cologne and Magdeburg.

Pring Paris Chamber of Deputies Transvicel France Kruger Thie Chamber of Depuies Merlin Cologne Magdeburg

Clerk Griffths Accused in $100000 School Board Shortfall

Exclusive wire reports George R. Griffiths former clerk of Cincinnati's board of education faces discovery of a missing funds shortfall near $100000 to $200000. Investigators link gambling on horse racing and cards to the losses while bondsmen may cover only a fraction. A special meeting is planned as Mrs Griffiths and daughter relocate to Jeffersonville Indiana.

Aesooialind Dress Cincinnati George R. Griffiths Board of Education Griffth Chicaga Oakley Grenliths Jo Vansville Ind

Report of the Factory Inspector in Harrisburg

Factory Inspector Campbell reports a prosperous year ending October 3 with 18403 workers statewide, 65440 under age 16, 2557 accidents including 113 fatalities. New bake shop and clothing laws improved sanitation. He urges engine boiler jurisdiction and fire escape enforcement, noting 2700 more facilities inspected than last year but calling for more deputies.

Associated Mells Harrisburg Campbell Covernor Brone Department Pittsburg Philadelphia

Sinking of Yosemite After Guam Typhoon Disaster

The Yosemite struck a reef in San Luis d Apra harbor Guam during the November typhoon, sank after occupants rushed to a lifeboat, with six men drowned and 26 Marines and nine officers transferred to the Justin. The Newark will sail to Guam to investigate.

San Luis d’Apra Guam Frr Associated Mead Manila Remey Ateleus United States Yosemite San Luis di Apia Newark Somaye Swinson George Aubel J. L. Mabuanefy J L. Davis Joseph Anderson Lp. i Doscing Hse Justin Temporites Agana Agiina Morajan Gauima Agua White Major White Marine Corps Seaton Schroeder Solace Herbert Winslow San Francisco Schroder

Weather and local notes headline

Fair and colder conditions forecast. General-Pennsylvania defeats Cornell. Secretary of Airgoventtiine? New cruiser plan. Seven killed in a balling incident. Carbondale department and local churches thank veterans. Day observances and editorials fill the page.

Pernsylvania Cornel, Thepfort Ayrhenttiine Uhewster Vos Teeson Oo Ballin Root

Dick Not Candidate for U S Senate

General Charles Dick, chairman of the Ohio Republican committee, will not seek election to the United States Senate. He told John Houska, president of the American Loyal Republican league, that Ohio is currently represented by Senator Foraker and Senator Hanna and both deserve continuation in the Senate unless higher duties call.

Cleveland Charles Dick Ohio Republican Committee Senate American Loyal Republican League John Houska Ohio Foraker Hanna

Unclear Arrival Notice Rumored From Transatlantic Route

Fragmentary report notes ships and passengers moving from Europe to New York via Plymouth and Clue bourg with unclear origin names and destinations. Source lists scattered place names including Hamburg Arrived and Livers pool as possible stops.

New York Toutombe Shiverwool Welt Dhemia M. Uretieti

Man Dies By Own Hand In Alcohol Related Incident

An exclusive AP report from York Pas Now details the death of about 40 year old David Sehvill who committed suicide by hanging at his home in Mune Cheater Township after excessive drinking. The case centers on self harm following alcohol abuse.

Associated Presa York Davod Sehivll Howe Mune Cheater Lave Wubulagood Iis

Guidner Wins Featherweight Clash At Metropolitan Club

Tonight in Wheeling at the Metropolitan Athletic club Kiddie Guidner defeated Matty Me’ae in a twenty round decision for the eastern featherweight title. Guidner withstood sustained punishment as McQue pressed the action and the crowd approved the result.

Wheeling W. Va Metropolitan Athletic Club Kiddie Guidner Matty Me'ae McCque

Boers Capture 400 British Soldiers in Transvaal Action

Exclusive AP report from Tendon notes Dewetsdorp garrison of 460 troops including Gloucester shire, Highland Light Infantry and Irish Rifles surrendered at 2 PM on November 2. British losses totaled 15 killed and 4 wounded. Knox engaged Steyn and De Wet near Vaalbank on November 27. Seventy Boer women and children deported to Pietermaritzburg amid Natal move.

Associated Press Tendon Lord Roberts Johannesburg Dewetsdorn Gloucestershire Regiment Highland Light Infantry Trish Rifles Anson Digby Edenburge Dewetsdorp Knox Steyn de Wet Vaalbank Klnox Stinderton Transvaal Pietermaritzburg Natal

Thanksgiving in New York a Diverse City Observes Holiday

Thanksgiving in Greater New York was celebrated in old fashioned style with rain and crowds. Charities fed the poor in missions and schools while inmates at Sing Sing and the condemned were offered meals. Sailors on warships joined the feast aboard vessels like Vermont and Massachusetts as city residents shared provisions and community dinners.

New York Jay Usl Peaple Mats We. Wester Wii EE Dodge Helen Goukl Teatthy Cripples Woody Crest Sing Sing Breaktieh Diower Turkey Broghivn Navy Yak Uitte Charles J. Train Coritndas Dea Vermont

Roof Collapse Kills Seven at San Francisco Glass Works

Nov 20 report says seven killed and about fifty injured when the roof of the San Francisco and Pacific Glass Works at Fifteenth and Bryant streets collapsed during a Stanford vs UC football game. Many were thrown onto furnaces. authorities rushed ambulances, doctors, and crowds to the scene as correspondents described survivors and hospital overload.

San Francisco and Pacific Glass Works San Francisco Piuicife Glass Works Fifteenth Bryant Streets Stanford University of California Chartul Juw Mies St. Luke's Gscketty Warlline Posal Pte Semvied la Tike Vibe Waktanelind

Lehigh Valley Rail Company Earnings Fall in October

Aimsoutated wire reports Lehigh Valley Railroad earnings for October show a decline versus the previous period. Net profit figures for the eleven months ending October also drop, with expenses rising and a weaker comparison to last year’s period.

Phildelphia Lehigh Valley SOREL Enum Lehigh Valley Coal Company Tse Ogteher Rio

Thanksgiving boxing card at Colisewim features upset

In Maryland Colisewim on Thanksgiving day 192? the Nutmeg Athletic Club hosted a 20 round bout with Jack Daly missing his match against Eudie Connolly. Owen Zeigler replaced Daly and knocked Connolly out in the second round after landing a quick succession of rights. About 2,500 spectators watched.

Maryland Conn Colisewim Nutmeg Athletic Club Jack Daly Eudie Qonnolly Los Pounds Owen Zeigler Connelly

Reception to Archbishop Corrigan

A formal reception in New York honors Archbishop Corrigan with attendees including city officials and clergy. The event features remarks on ecclesiastical leadership and community service as part of a larger civic gathering.

Archbishop Corrigan

Shot Through the Heart Tragedy Hits Local Family

A young man named Robinson was shot and killed here in a tense confrontation that involved three of his brothers and Deputy Sheriff Modellan from Ware geuutih. The incident occurred during a night of nearby activity as lawmen and relatives clashed.

Wueresa Tia Tlomry Robinson Tght Modellan Ware Geuutih

Weather Forecast for Faoston and Vicinity

Forecasters expect colder weather in Faoston on Friday night with a drop in temperature. Varying gusts and westerly winds are reported, with higher winds possible Saturday as a cold front passes through.

Washington

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