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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1901

Page

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Captain Sigsbee Refutes Schley At Santiago Inquiry

In Washington a court of inquiry hears testimony from Captain Sigsbee commander of the St Paul and from reporters and Yeoman Becker. Sigsbee describes communications with Schley on arrival at Santiago and weather conditions while detailing events around the Brooklyn loop and the Texas incident.

Santiago Schley Sehley Sigsbee Brooklyn Philip Texas St. Paul Dienwede Becker Semipeon Sehtey

Schwab Funds Church of St Michael Consecration

A ceremony in Loretto honors Prince Demetrius Galluvin and marks the formal transfer of St Michael's church to the Schwab-funded parish. Archbishop Ireland and other prelates attend as Archbishop Treland accepts the gift. Consecration services begin next morning at 6 o clock with Bishop Garvey presiding.

Associated Press Johnstown Loretto Charles M. Schwab United States Steel Corporation Demetrius Galluvin Allegheny Mr. Schwab St. Michael's Church Schwab Archbishop Ireland St. Paul Ryan Philadelphia Garvey Altoona Hoban Scranton Shanahan Harrisburg Treland

Croker to Quit English Turf After Suspension

The Jockey Club withdraws Lester Reiff’s license and bans him from Newmarket after a hearing on alleged suspicious riding of William Whitney's De Lacey in a race won by Richard Joker's Minchie Dee. Trainer Wishart supported the owner’s position, suggesting Croker may retire from English racing after this season.

Associated Press New Market England Jockey Club Today Lester Reiff Newmarket Heath Jockey Club Reiff William ©. Whitney de Lacey Richard Joker Minchie Dee J. Reiff Dlugging Mr. Whitney Wishart Mr. Croker Treiff

Abbott Fails to Break Record at Grand Circuit Meet

Terre Haute Ind October 1 The Abbott failed to exceed world mark during the closing grand circuit meeting on day two drawing a larger crowd. The event saw the Canadian horse Ele arald H set a 2 07 pace in the last heat unfinished from Monday with a 204 finish in the second heat. A 28 second third quarter and a 1 4 last half marked the froat half.

Terre Haute Ind Todiay Abbott Elearald H

Gas explosion at Indian Ridge colliery injures many

A noon gas explosion at the Indian Ridge colliery in Shenandoah, Pa., fatally burning Patrick Foley and injuring about a score of others. The blast blew doors and batteries, threw miners to the ground, and caused widespread panic while authorities work to determine the cause.

Associated Press Shenandouah Pa Indian Ridge Patrick Foley

Pierpont Morgan Arrives in Frisco with Episcopal Delegates

Pierpont Morgan and his guests, delegates to the Episcopal conference, arrived in Frisco after a pleasant cross continental trip. Morgan was driven to the Dricker Mansion, which has been placed at his disposal during the convent.

Sun Prancino Pierpont Morgan Wolnosday Morgan Ion

Foreign News In Brief From Linlich Gunboat Incident

The Linlich gunboat Moon practiced today and drifted toward mid channel near the middle ground. Reports mention a marriage wager between Miss Helen Morton and Chunk Hoek Merigon, with details disputed by officials. A Russian prince’s wife was noted as dismissed from service, and a London college fund pledge was announced to reach a $250,000 goal. A steamship ran ashore near Mull of Galloway with no loss of life.

Helen Morton Tevi Morton Furmer United Rial Chunk Hoek Merigon Twlletidherigend Ohare Hannelin Layin Maly Lin Isangichl Julie wuaNelint Ridelan Sakavhinko Lotes Cvap Trun Fake Lonton Feuvla Tele of Man Glasgow Galloway

Palm Ready to Withdraw and Fusion Moves

Representative A J Palin plans to resign from the Democratic state ticket to push a fusion with the Union party. Moses Coray of Luzerne is expected to replace him within a week as Democratic leaders largely back fusion. In Harrisburg the People’s party filed state papers for Atwood and Watkins while the Public Opinion party backed Harris and Potter. The Municipal League joined with Union party nominees Yerkes and Covay with a midnight filing deadline.

People’s Party Harrisburg Iressa Pittsburg A. J. Pali State Central Committee Union Party Mlisha A. Coray Luzerne Palin Coray Democratic Papers State Department Nathan L. Atwood Girard Erie County Justus Watkins Sullivan Township Tioga County Supreme Court Public Opinion Frank G. Harris Clearheld Willian P. Potter Maxwell Stevenson Common Pleas Court No

Cable to Manila Under Treaty Debate

Washington October 1 five cabinet members attended the meeting to discuss a proposed cable to Hawaii Guam and the Philippines The issue is whether the United States can authorize or encourage a private party enabled cable under the Spain Paris treaty terms and if landing at Manila or another Philippine port would violate the treaty The Attorney General will draft a memorandum for the president outlining the questions involved.

Washington Knox Long Hitchcock Wilson Smith Hawaii Guam Philippines San Francisco Spain United States Paris Manito Philippine

Mrs McKinley’s Condition Reported Stable

Dr Rixey departed for Washington to monitor Mrs McKinley’s health who is described as bearing up well and in as good health as a year ago. Local doctors will attend her as needed and Rixey may return periodically if necessary. Secretary Corl eyou returned to Washington on the same train.

Canton Rixey Washington

Industrial Commission Deliberations Quietly Continue

In Wallington on October 10 the industrial commission spent the day in secret session, discussing transportation policy. The final report is to be submitted to Congress in December.

Wallington Industrial Commission Bigal Ie Mi Delo Fimal Congress

Mine Workers Session Sparks West Virginia Speculation

United Mine Workers leaders from coal states met at the Van Winkle hotel Parkeraburg West Virginia for two days and left with secrets kept. Operators guess talks touched West Virginia relief for the Thacker district and potential nationwide mining district moves. Proceedings likely remain secret until local unions report from Indianapolis.

Parkeraburg United Mine Workers van Winkle Hotel West Virginia Thacker Indianapolis

Monroe County Offers 200 Reward for Strunk Murder

Monroe county officials raise the reward to 200 for the killing of Adam Strunk. A suspect in a burglary the day before is in Flemington New Jersey prison and may not be brought to Monroe for trial, as New Jersey can imprison for a longer period for a stick up. This could spark a cross state dispute over jurisdiction.

Stroudsburg Monroe County Adam Strunk Flemmington N. J Monroe New Jersey

Seymour Named for Governor

Mayor James M. Seymour of Newark won the Democratic nomination for New Jersey governor on the second ballot at a turbulent Trenton convention. The anti-Seymour forces rallied behind ex-Congressman Thomas M. Ferrell but Seymour secured the nomination as 1143 delegates voted, with a platform condemning Republican conduct in state affairs.

Trenton N. J James M. Seymour Newark New Jersey Seymour Thomas M. Ferrell Gloucester County

Shamrock Ahead But Not a Race

Reading, the present Incumbent, and Marlon Verbeke of Harrisburg Bradford McKean county will be the next meeting place. One feature was the hall clock presented to Chief James Baxter Jr. Representative Joseph In Mayne of Allentown gave the speech. Mayor Ashbridge welcomed the delegates. He was warmly received and praised the firemen. An address of welcome was given by Assistant Chief George Nullinger for the local fire department.

Reading Marlon Verbeke Harrisburg Bradford McKean County James. Baxter Joseph In Mayne Allentown Ashbridge George Nullinger

Treachery at the Bottom of It in Philippine Incident

An Associated Press cable from Manila reports General Chaffee confirming a surprise attack on a U.S. infantry company by bolo men early. General Hughes cites native assurances of friendship as a factor. Missing enlisted men to be identified as investigations proceed.

Washington War Department Chaffee Manila Hughes Corbin Ninth Infantry

Public Debt Statement Shows September 20 1901 Balances

Exclusive AP report states the public debt after cash adjustments stood at 1 951 516 244 dollars with a decrease of 4 820 401 for the month ending September 20 1901. Gold reserve 150 million and trust funds 788 082 089 are offset by cash 1 197 827 478 against 87 407 595 liabilities leaving 519 919 579 cash on hand.

Washington Treasury

Firemen's State Convention Nears Official Balloting

More than 640 delegates representing 28 000 firemen gather at the Academy of Music for the Pennsylvania Firemen's Association twenty second annual convention. Abraham J Lacy is nominated for president as officers and six representative men compete for vice presidents and other offices in afternoon proceedings.

Associated Preas Philadephia Academy of Music Milinger Pennsylvania Firemen's Association Abraham J. Lacy Philadelphia Alexander Morrow Catasauqua Peter Snyder Pittsburg H. J. Hoyer Pottsville George A. Bucke Nanticoke Max J. Hermann Houtzdale G. W. Bernthelsel Volumbia James A. Green Cour- Miele

Pattison Heads Philadelphia Democratic Committee

Ex Governor Pattison was elected chairman of the newly formed Philadelphia Democratic Committee at its first meeting. John Sensenderfer named secretary and John Taylor treasurer. Magistrate Eisenbrown Gordon Bromley and E Clinton Rhoades tasked to draft a ward and division organization plan. Democratic State Chairman Creasy planned to set up headquarters in Pattison's rooms.

Philadelphia Pattison Democracy of John Sensenderfer John Taylor Eisenbrown Gordon Bromley E. Clinton Rhoades Creasy

Admiral Dewey Expands Real Estate Holdings in Des Moines

A decree signed by Judge Hales grants Admiral George Dewey a lease and lot in University Prime, Des Moines. The admiral previously held a mortgage on the property and the foreclosure was upheld against the estate administrator.

Dew Moines George Dewey Hales University Prive Admiral Dewey Holmes Holile

National Farmers' Congress Sessions Open in Ontario

The twenty third annual meeting of the National Farmers' Congress opens this afternoon for a ten day session. Delegates arrive mainly from northern states with southern representation weak. Debate centers on a proposed law banning oleomargarine.

Sioux Bally National Farmers’ Cotegrees Tennys Sesson South

State News Briefs From Pennsylvania and Nearby

Union party leader Witter urges Pennsylvanians to rally to Yorkes and Corayall. Shet Mailway Co seeks a $48 million long bridge between Corapodin and Mehees Huahe. Reading reports a $48 capital. Bussero Pennsylvania conference of United Behrens church opens with over two hundred delegates. Stroudsburg sees court ruling in Bast Stroudsburg Glass Co. injunction case. State Treasurer Harner reports September balance of 7,355,000 with receipts of 2,170,000 and expenditures near 1,701,008.00. Education funding distribution expected to finalize within days.

Vijledelpia Witter Union Party Pennsylvania Yorkes Corayall Vaorrubure Orapotie State Department Corapodin Mehees Huahe Stroudsburg Dude Crole Bast Stroudshong Glass Company DM. Moyes William Doughty Aller Bast Stroudsburm Glass Company Glass Company Harrisburg Harner Flumnett

Yankee and Shamrock Clash in Fickle Light Wind Race

New York October 1 report on the second international yacht race off Sandy Hook. Captain Barr aboard Columbia led Shamrock for two hours in light shifting airs before Shamrock’s breeze and luck turned the tide, the race declared off after four and a half hours with Shamrock crossing three minutes eight seconds ahead of Columbia and then twelve seconds faster on time.

Barr Shamrock New York Sandy Hook Shamrock ST Sir Thomas Columbia Flo

Weather summary for Gotolar 1 reports midnigh t temps

Today’s data shows low temperatures around GD degrees and precipitation details from the prior 26 hours. The report notes conditions near morning units and general humidity levels without clear measurements due to garbled OCR.

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