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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1901

Page

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Hodgson Again On The Stand In Schley Court

Exclusive wire dispatch reports Lieutenant Commander Hodgson testifying at the Schley court of inquiry. He discusses the Battle of July 3, notes Commodore Dewey's conduct and Bolger's account, and mentions clash over the Texas remark and Spanish fleet movements.

Schley Texas Associated Pras Washington Conemander Schley Court of Inquiry William Bolger Bureau of Ordnance They Department New Orleane Dystit Horley Battle of Juily Elbet Viplain

Fragmented OCR Chronicle Highlights Unclear Local Events

An ostensible historical page fragment lists a jumble of names, places, and phrases including references to Wien Chie Me, Mab note, Kotyoting thai test wei, and Cape tol Bemily. The text appears as garbled OCR causing scattered entities without a clear single event or narrative.

Wien Tati Aire Cape Panagrad Leanne

President Low Bids Farewell to Students at City Chapel

President Low delivers farewell to Chembda TOT Veelv Cody students as the university inaugurates a new academic year. Trustees accept Low's resignation. Nichetas Mir MN Itler and Secheberd receive professional honors amid the ceremony.

Ty Uaoldaive New York Ot. T Soth Low Chemdba Academie Veur New University Anmo Afr Low Amd Nichetas Peru The Anniversite

Episcopal Convention Opens In California Sunday School Work

The annual Episcopal convention of the California diocese opened with Holy Communion led by Bishop Nichols. Officers elected include President Rev. Bethelbert Talbot and Secretary Rev. Ashur Denney. The 25-member executive board features George Thomas of Philadelphia and other clergy from Pennsylvania and Philadelphia. A discussion followed on teaching methods in Sunday School, with a closing note that future conventions will be held triannually.

San California Bithelbert Talbot Ulstiep Ceamoadh Denney Dvinks Wentucky Huther Chesham el Bas Leveson Arthur Walia Deh Willey Thie Neues McCindless Peninsyr- Vanhe Mre Phihidelphia Austin

Fog causes trolley wrecks and city weather impact

A foggy night led to multiple trolley collisions near Whitechapel. Authorities closed routes as cleaners cleared debris, and passengers reported injuries. Police urged caution and coordinated with transit crews for detours and safety checks.

Shepard Urges Good Government If Elected Mayor

A Te Aaser dated October 7 from Edward Shea of Brooklyn reports Shepard’s campaign pledge for a Better New York. He backs reform, denounces abuse of power, and defends personal liberty while criticizing Albany influence and the city’s police administration.

Te Aaser Trea New York Edward Mi Sheard Greater New York Lake George Mpathy Nin Shepard Qamidary Albany Eltigen Orimne Sevier Tilden

Shamokin Strike Ends After Company Removes Superintendent

Workers at Shamokin Nivtathe ao Hiery plant rallied with about 1300 employees to end a strike over housing and leadership. The move followed supervisor Tron Natalie Bateman’s dismissal and the decision to remove him from company housing, ending the stoppage but prompting continued tensions.

Shamokin Nivtathe Ao Hiery Shaimokin Concompro Oo Miaks Bolas Janet Tatemin Tron Natalie Bateman Batenmin Thatenian

Day of Oratory at San Francisco during Episcopal convention

A factional session of deputies at the triennial Episcopal convention debated Articles 1 and 2 of the constitution. The vote favored widening missionary work by dividing the diocese of Siligdal into two districts named Shanetadb and Phinkow.

San Francisco House of Deputes Cop Dalventes Celvme Chirel House of Denuties Sliighad Shanetadb Phinkow Dshops Bueinietts

Uncertain OCR Fragmentary Local Item

A damaged OCR fragment provides unclear readable phrases with names and places missing context. The text lacks a coherent event, dates, or verifiable details to form a reliable summary beyond noting it is a distorted historical newspaper fragment.

Unclear foreign dispatches report violence and arrests abroad

Foreign news briefs describe killings and police actions across several regions. The report mentions deaths during the Nights and police accounts, with references to various cities and ciphered phrases.

Admiral Sampson Illness Reported as Aphasia Attack

Washington reports Rear Admiral Sampson is suffering from an extended aphasia attack. He is under daily care at home with doctors attending and personal nurse support. Authorities say his overall condition remains stable and not life threatening, though the ailment persists.

Washington Sampson Tie Tie Peeenit New Hheniye Tyler Mia Banipeon Ord- Hoe Sarikgsen

Widow arrested as wholesale poisoner

Dayton dispatch reports A J Witmer widow arrested at coroner’s request on suspicion of poisoning at least nine people including four husbands and five children. Autopsy found arsenic toxins. several deaths across marriages appear similarly linked. Police note no decisive evidence yet. Witmer housed in Riverdale area with relatives and two sons in the Philippines.

Dayton A. J. Witmerowitew Wholesale Mundo Mbps Witmer Sleter Vielhm Anna Pugh Fler A. J. Witter Philippines Abel Witner William Stowe Mindleton Maystowe Browe Wit Gine Ta Fhoston Chimes I. Iseller Wernte Dacams Wenta Ciberer Beat Street Riverdale

Won't Accept Judgeship In Local Race

A city official notes the mayor and governor influence in the pending judgeship for the orphan court seat. The governor declines to appoint, while a potential alternative by a certain candidate is discussed amid a possible future nomination.

Chinese Eating Human Flesh Scandals Reported in Cochin

Fragments describe sensational tales of diners in Cochin consuming human flesh and an associate network linked to Chinese dishes. The text cites bustling markets, alleged dates, and various local names, presenting a lurid brief without clear corroboration or full details.

Fragmentary OCR record with names and places

Dialogue-like OCR string lists numerous garbled names and fragments. The readable portions mention various labeled terms and potential personal names but lack coherent events or context to establish a clear news item. No identifiable date, location, or outcome is discernible.

Kidnapping scheme tied to Law and Order group

Howard J. Sloan and three others were charged with abducting Mabel Goal Nel, proprietor of a disreputable establishment, after being identified by the woman. Sloan, Wallace, Findlay, and Dunlap faced preliminary arraignments, with allegations of planning the abduction for the Law and Order Society. Each gave varying testimony as detectives recounted the arrests.

Law and Order Society Associated Pres Philadelphia Mabel Howard J. Sloan Tienry BE. Wallace D. Koteht Findlay Oseny S. Dunlap Marniling Sloan Willace The Presse Findlay North Almertein Dunlap Goodrich Donaghy Siiterd Tourther Walhaee Mes Chooidvieh Tor Louw and Order Society Gsonde Wien Pindlas Walliwell State Dunlon

Rawls A. Wiartres Says Little On Governor Race

Lieutenant Governor Rawls A. Wiartres arrived in Philadelphia and granted a brief interview. He declined to discuss specific plans or prospects, citing ongoing party discussions and the need for unity among Republicans in major counties.

Asticiatedl Dyas Philadelphia lMx Rawls A. Wiartres Ina Esten

Japanese Fishing Fleet Lost in Heavy Seas Near Island

A damaged report describes a Japanese fishing fleet missing after a heavy gale. Rescue attempts mention dozens of boats and a rough coastal zone, with limited names and places readable amid the OCR errors.

Fragmented OCR shows unclear local item in historical text

The readable fragments mention names and places without clear events or dates. Context remains obscured, offering only partial nouns and garbled phrases. Further clarification required to identify the notable person, organization, or action represented.

Walking match in Philadelphia shows top finishers

An Associated Wire report from Philadelphia details a six day walking contest with forty nine starters. The early leader broke a hundred miles in seventeen hours and four minutes while Hegelman finished at seventeen hours and five minutes. Midway standings list Cillek Pegelmaan Carewrlaght and Treasures among the early scorers as the field logs endurance miles.

Philadelphia Oly Binthave Waslek Mark Woll Pon Hegelman Cillek Pegelmaan Carewrlaght Phaet Ty Golden Bre Dean Traces Chtedteno McPahes Plog Meeesher Miter

Superior Court Meets in Final Term Sessions

Exclusive wire reports the state superior court held a final term with most justices present except Justice Litchel. The term saw no decisions delivered and involved arguments from lawyers regarding proceedings and tool cases.

Philadelphia State Superior Court Alitchel Tioga Tigtool

The Probable Fate of Miss Stone

Exclusive wire reports from The Associated Press describe foreboding threats regarding Miss Stone. Tom T. Sweeny of Columbus Indiana warns kidnappers might demand ransom and threaten grisly acts if paid, suggesting the suspects aim to provoke U S action against Turkey.

Cleveland Gel Miss Stone Ton T. Sweeny Columbus Indiana Gwenemail Turkey Young Men's Christian Association Erthaeakeg May Siweeny United States

Dead Boy Found in Burlap Bag on West Twenty-Second Street

The partly nude body of five year old Albert Robinson was discovered early this morning in a burlap bag on West Twenty-second Street. The stepfather reported the disappearance to West Twentieth Street police, and officers identified clothing found with the remains. Rites and inquiries point to possible family connections. no cause of death yet established.

Associatics Press New York Albert Robinson iIi Twenty-first Street Wal West Twenty-Second Street Polee West Twentieth Street Patel Daniel Hogan Weer Twenty-second New York Hoegiltal Hyun Herstenhoib Alanwea Watson Wuilbor Janltrens Philorene Aleditine Peta

Fragmented State News Digest in Pervasive Jumble

A garbled state news summary lists numerous names and places in a dense, unreadable block. Readable fragments point to mentions of people, events, locations, and dates but lack coherent context or clear outcomes.

Withdrawal of Democratic Candidate for State Treasurer

A Democratic candidate announces withdrawal from the state treasurer race to back fusion with independents and the Republican Party. The letter asserts no external pressure, defends the decision as Union against the machine, and notes support from independents and some Democrats for ending fusion talk.

Elisha A. Coray Afomiville Festrondhy Tadeers Leon Cominotwetenl Vepaltivan Anatia Tan Owhiel Ashe Aleculegne Comiptlan Etishw A. Caray Cori Fae Levien Beery Sas Elastigg Alwine Lane

Death Strikes a Worshipper Amid Drowning Confusion

A mysterious incident leaves a worshipper dead as authorities investigate a chaotic scene described by witnesses. The event unfolds during a gathering linked to a religious site, with unclear details and multiple voices reporting similar-sounding names and places. Authorities continue to search for clarification and context.

Lace Mili Resume Amid Unclear Archivist Note

An unreadable OCR fragment mentions names and studies with scattered terms and dates. The legible elements include personal names and references to education and recent activity, but the overall context remains obscured, preventing a clear summary of event or outcome.

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