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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1901
Page
8
Citizens gather for a public viewing as a tall man with a red mustache lies in a casket. The crowd watches in sorrow two weeks after a life in health, the president’s face looking more worn than expected. pallbearers move forward in a swift, solemn procession past the bier.
Fragmentary report notes a competitive tape president removal to a Kinley home this afternoon with plans to meet again this evening. details are obscured and identities are not readable.
Senators rush to attend the funeral of President Meledine as the nation mourns. Delegations depart from Washington and the West, with trains carrying officials toward Chicago New York and Philadelphia for the services. Messages report slow departure from the Capitol and security details guiding the somber procession.
An OCR corrupted report describes a violent incident with a claim of a suspect threatening the President and a crowd forming at a square. It references a rescue, police protection, and a militia in a political turmoil setting, with unclear identifiers.
Chaos at the Capitol front as crowds pressed toward admission. Debris lay across the pavement including garments and accessories, with some articles of value scattered. Officials cleared the area, leaving the scene with little usable evidence for identification of individuals involved.
The Bel Telephony company announces a forthcoming headquarters relocation to Huareoburg, with involvement from Dauntin tennis Welepiene and Cumberland Valley Telephone. The shift includes a new panel Adame Counts Pelepline and aims to strengthen regional telecom infrastructure in the area.
A city committee examined several candidates for mayor, weighing intentions and leadership. Morse Lew and others were mentioned in the discussion as part of deliberations about the leadership transition and the organization’s direction.
The report describes a political move in Belgium regarding a stated aim to shutter all motor facilities. It notes opposition from a stated base and references a broader international context. No clear dates or named organizations are provided in readable text.
A garbled report from Berane recounts a dispute involving Frederick Thivie of 005 Farmer Avenue and a Laekaewontic Steel company. The text mentions disturbances, fatigue, and a medical or legal matter with references to witnesses and a trial-like setting, though many details are unreadable.
A cryptic hoax letter from Hoboken warnings circulated in September, claiming threats against Voorhees and promising violence if demands are not met. An unnamed state detective and the Secret Service monitor the situation as investigations continue.
Commander in Chief Coryell names his staff in a detailed roster of officers and assigns duties. The document lists Willian Lith as an assistant agent and includes multiple names such as Therrien, Ahensterlis, and Hilger among others, reflecting a formal appointment process within the veterans’ organization.
A garbled wire report describes violence against union miners in a Kentucky resort town. The text references officials, a presumed investigation, and chaotic scenes, but many phrases are unreadable. The piece mentions violence, authorities, and possible responses, with unclear names or dates.
Exeustee Wire reports York receives warm welcome in Montreal during a midweek gathering. The article notes friendly exchanges, local reception, and mentions attendees including York and visitors from nearby communities.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe ships sailing from New York to Boulogne Sur Mer and Amsterdam with routes via Queenstown and Cherbourg. Mentions Rottenlaw and pooredy, unclear dates, and several ship names or destinations.
A pale text note records aid from the state department for a Harrisburg firm linked to the Cohaurh Colliery company of Vortevifie with capital listed as 10,000. The brief item cites the associate IRS Harrisburg office and references Sept. timing and agency savings.
The Second Presbyterian Church of Scranton formally severed relations with its pastor at the request of the presbytery due to health issues. The minute, presented by Dr McLeod, notes the resignation took effect and summarizes the disconnection and subsequent memorial service plans for the late president.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a chaotic scene with a superintendent and others fleeing at a comet event. The text mentions various names and actions with unclear connections and many garbled phrases.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a dated meeting and local names. The readable parts mention New Haven and potential figures like Wil and Mee tiow Wee, suggesting a historical city context with unclear, jumbled phrases.
An unclear OCR fragment from The Associated Press about Washington and a September date. No coherent event or names readable to form a proper summary or identify an outcome for a news item.
Railroad schedule lists frequent trains from Scranton via D and W and Lehigh Valley lines to Buffalo Pittsburgh and New York with multiple daily departures and Sundays services. It notes connections to Bethlehem Reading and local intermediate stations, plus through trains to Albany Syracuse Rochester and Wilkes Barre.
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