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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1901
Page
1
A massive blaze in Philadelphia's business district fatally trapped two men and a woman on a fire escape as crowds watched. The fire caused building collapses on Market and Thum streets with extensive property loss and dozens injured, while firefighters battled exhausting, dangerous conditions to rescue victims.
A garbled OCR passage mentions various odd terms and names with no clear event. It reads like a jumble of words including personal names and possible places but offers no coherent facts, dates, or outcomes to report.
Moe Lani Wier reports on a pacing wagon record set by The Apelized Piooag team, highlighting the performance of Wie MMe ee and Mapehie in a key event. The article notes altered tracks and a focus on speed, with athletes aiming for a new era.
Dun's Review of Trade notes mills and shops expected to run into year end with steady demand. Iron and steel orders surge, rail production to rise, and railway bridge work shifts from wood to steel. Failures in the week decline from last year, with overall improving industrial outlook.
Delegates to the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues gather at Fifth Avenue hotel, spanning most issues and approving an agreement framework. They vow to uphold the new pact with provisions on salaries and penalties for players violating contracts, while minor leagues unite to deter intervention by the major leagues.
The Pennsylvania chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution met in Harrisburg for the annual conference. A resolution approved reporting to the national congress to consider state incorporation and membership review procedures. A tribute was issued for Mrs Gillespie of Philadelphia, a granddaughter of a D A R member. The exact meeting place and further plans were left to the committee.
Fragmentary OCR reads about unrest in Cadiz with scattered phrases on a crowd event and authorities. Names, places, and details are garbled, leaving an unclear account of what occurred and who participated.
A corrupted excerpt mentions various nonsensical proper nouns and phrases, offering no coherent event, dates, or identifiable organizations. The readable fragments do not establish a clear person, place, or action for a concise news item.
Fragmented OCRText conveys a nameless speech by Bourke Cochran with unclear details. The garbled lines mention a speaker and possible political context but lack coherent facts to identify a date location or outcome. No clear entities beyond Bourke Cochran are legible.
The readable text mentions names and places in a jumbled order with no clear event or outcome. Details are incomplete, with scattered references to people, locations, and times that do not form a coherent report.
An explosion at Fitton Wood mine near Wilkes-Barre injures several workers and kills five miners. Rescuers recover bodies by evening as investigators blame a single Hungarian laborer for carelessness that sparked the disaster.
Williamsport Pennsylvania delegates, led by President Mrs Pye erick Sehot of Philadelphia, report on the Pennsylvania Mothers congress activities. A keynote on juveniles sparks discussion of a new Juvenile court and potential lectures for tomorrow as officers are to be elected.
A disrupted event led to a crackdown as authorities seized numerous suspects connected to a large-scale criminal network. The operation targeted Levte’s underworld, with a focus on key figures and a broader civil inquiry. Investigations continue across Samar.
Unclear text describes the Berlin Produce Exchange issuing an order on July 2 prohibiting the quotation of time bargains in wheat and other grains. The note references futures delivery on a specified day and mentions a grave incident involving multiple parties including a person named Glen.
An explosion in the dust catcher of furnace No. 1 at Carnegie Steel’s Mankin plant injures four workers John McAllister Harry Bey Donel Mecarthy and John Mecurish. initial reports of five deaths proved false with over fifty men nearby. Damage totals about 40000 with furnace and boiler house destroyed and a gas tank ruined.
Exclusive report says Leon Czolgoss, killer of President Mi Kinler, received a one hour visit from Father Henerith Fudsinski of Buffalo in Auburn penitentiary. The priest said Czolgoss remains a Christian, though past statements on faith are unclear.
From The Awontated Pass Minihi Jul. 25, Ishind of Suing people are being concentrated in the town or be labeled public enemies and face harsh treatment. Troops are tense as they move to trap the enemy in the open, echoing reports of brutal acts against dead American soldiers by Fili forces.
The Fall River Manufacturers Association executive committee refused to raise wages by WW percent. With no concession expected, the outcome hinges on a labor meeting next week where operatives are likely to vote for a strike.
Steamship arrivals list vessels and routes, noting ships like Geralis Liver and Kina leaving Boulogne and Liverpool, with Victorian Victoria and other lines sailing to New York. Several ships reported arrivals and departures including New York bound and other European ports.
A garbled report describes a late evening event at a Michigan center station with traders and local figures. Names and places are obscured but imply a train related gathering and evening activities.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a garbled note mentioning New Jersey corporations, a mill, names like Geethiae Weomipts and Vinited Bhatt Steel, and vague references to dates and entities. Content is incomprehensible and lacks coherent events or facts.
The obituary notices the death of a 73 year old woman, name partially garbled, with references to a probate event and family connections. It notes the date and place of death and mentions survivors and funeral details?
Exclusive wire from The Associated Myers reports a shooting in Rockton involving Charles W Morse. Joseph E Sullivan of Brockton lingers dying from a gunshot wound after sheltering Morse’s wife sister Mrs Morse. Morse arrived last night, hired a carriage, confronted Sullivan and shot him, then fled. Morse was later arrested.
A 12 year old boy dies after a friend’s older brother uses a sewing needle during a street quarrel. The attacker, David Bernstine, allegedly stabbed by in his thigh then killed him with a further wound to the heart. Police report Bernstine was later arrested.
Telegraphed from Shanghai on October 23 by Enclusive Wire reports reliable sources say 600000 people in Aneta and 90000 in Krisngsu are near starvation. Famine widens and funds are scant. Chinese contributions are minimal as aid committees formed by foreign consuls seek relief.
Five new business entities received charters as part of a state department decision. The list includes the Muninun Cooking Council with capital listed at 100 dollars, Monae Wotey Education, Colin Machine Tool Company, and Power Company. The document notes capitals and locations in Harrishinrg and Alunmilinni.
Miss Starr wins the women's golf championship at the distinct course in Mexico City. Kitshy Caesatl leads late but Starr secures the title as the final round concludes amid strong competition from MerianOricket and Vito Tie Ente.
unreadable OCR fragment from The Apprecated Tens. mentions copper processing, pylons, and heat but lacks clear events, dates, or names to determine a definite action or outcome.
The fragmentary text describes a fast time by a Russian ship with references to names and dates, but the readable content is scant. It mentions measurements, locations, and a possible event timing, though many words are garbled and unclear.
Washington Oct 25 Admiral Schley gave his narrative of the battle off Santiago to a crowded court of inquiry. He described the Brooklyn engaging four Spanish ships and fire from the batteries, denied claims about a Texas exchange, and answered questions as the session adjourned for the day.
Citizens voice concerns about a proposed project and its timing while officials weigh a plan in the wake of a military event. The report recounts fragmented remarks and unclear details as authorities scrutinize what actions to take next.
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