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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1901
Page
1
Testimony from Lieut John Hood aboard the Hawk and Capt Wise details the dispatch delivery to Admiral Sampson and the start of Schley’s retrograde movement. Capt Chadwick and Commodore Schley figures are cited as key links in the communications chain during the Santiago campaign.
The Association Mresa reports citizens of Austin joined a new secret organization named the Assemble to combat anarchists. It forms a grand lodge with subordinate lodges and vows a system of detective work to protect property and suppress anarchist ideas. Members Bind themselves to oppose anarchists in any way.
Officials, including Secretary Cortelyou, presented President McKinley’s will for probate at the Washington probate office. The document names executors and specifies provisions for his widow Ida and other beneficiaries, with readings conducted amid the emotional scene at the McKinley home.
The readable fragments describe a disrupted scene with mentions of groups and locations but lack coherent facts or identifiers to form a concrete headline or summary. Further legible text is required to produce a valid record.
The Cunard liner Tanania sailing from New York to Liverpool communicated for two hours with the steamer Tampania in mid-ocean via wireless telegraphy. The contact ranged from thirty three to fifty five miles, with messages exchanged.
Detective Captain Titus says Joseph Goldman led a large gang of burglars operating across New York, Brooklyn, and New Jersey. Goldman, a commission merchant, allegedly controlled stock and directed crews to scout targets, plan entries, and split plunder valued at about thirty thousand dollars.
A farmer's wife Mrs Perry Curtiss drowned her four children in a well at Little York near Cleveland then took her own life. The Curtiss children ages 6, 2, 4, and 9 died. the stepdaughter Mrs Curtiss had been confined recently in an asylum. Eugene Roberts found the bodies. coroner viewed the scene.
Cape May grand jury indicts twenty eight hotel operators and others for Sunday liquor selling. Thirteen first offenders cited for distributing on Sunday along with related offenses. Total bills amount to 194, the county’s largest tally.
The Boer representatives in the United States renew a plea to submit the South African war differences to the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague. They urge England to consent to arbitration as a peaceful end and warn that an unfavorable reply would imply England’s unwillingness to submit to an impartial tribunal. The document is signed by W. J. TLevd, AL Flecher, A. D. Wolndirans, A. Pheeher, and C. H. Weerelx.
The report describes a night meeting disrupted by unclear events and a noted legal matter. Names are garbled but reference to a local council or organization and a financial default of 000 dollars is mentioned amid confusion and misprints.
London reports Lord Kitchener parting from the war secretary over South Africa policy. The Pall Mall Gazette says Kitchener wants broader martial law, harsher penalties for rebellion, and stronger reinforcements, and that he is reconsidering his position after taking command with limited powers.
Exclusive wire reports that the dispute among J J Shaffer of the Amalgamated association Samuel Gompers of the AFL and John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers may be resolved. Shaffer received the offending communication and may ignore it while considering action. He asked Simon Burts to represent him if an investigation occurs and Burts agreed to do so. Details are not settled but Shaffer is advised to drop the matter.
A palace horse car on the Pere Marquette line at Plymouth Michigan derailed after shunting. Two valuable race horses died and three others were injured and later killed. The rest of the horses suffered severe injuries. A party of eight boys two women and two little girls rode in the car and several were hurt. H King suffered a broken arm. The car was traveling from Fort Erie to Cincinnati.
Report from Presidio county Texas details a cloudburst that sent a 15 foot high flood down Alaminito creek washing over two camps. Thirteen men prospecting for cannibal ore drown. six bodies recovered, seven presumed swept downstream toward the Rio Grande. Names of the deceased listed.
A lengthy Gazette page from London lists promotions and honors across various orders for military and colonial service. Major Burnham is noted as elevated to a companionship in the distinguished service, with other figures including Lady Sarkh Wil and several companions mentioned among the awardees.
Colonel Cartwright of the Cae Hachin corps is made a companion of the Order of St Michael and St George. Eight more Canadians receive the Distinguished Service Order or related honors, including Mol lar, described as the blind trooper.
The fusion candidate Seth Low was formally notified of his nomination by the Citizens Union at the city convention. George J. Putnay, chairman, delivered the notification as Low accepted the nomination. Fusion candidates Cirent for comptroller and Fopnes for board president were also notified.
Report from Willemsted Te land of Curheno cites a Cir cle formation claiming President Castro will declare war on Colombia at month’s end. Venezuelan government faces resource shortages and may seek funds by force as confidence erodes nationwide.
The Americas Cup series faces a fumbled start after a disrupted opening day. Rival yachts Shamrock and Columbia jockey for position near Sandy Hook as forecasts call for a brisk northeasterly wind and possible Thursday race. Officials weigh courses and wind shifts while crews express cautious optimism for a true contest.
Leon Czolgosz, the assassin of President McKinley, arrives at 4:15 am under sheriff guard. He is described as collapsing from fear as he leaves the train, being dragged up stairs, restrained, and prepared for transfer to the electric chair while expressing terror and sorrow for Mrs McKinley.
Fragmented dispatches describe various incidents and legal actions across Washington and nearby areas. Mentions include ship deliveries, elections, fines, and personal notices with numerous unclear names and dates.
The dispatch recounts arrivals and sailings of multiple vessels to and from New York including entries linked to Boulogne Hamburg and Cherbourg. It notes ships such as Bremen arrived in New York and mentions consignments and routes via Southampton Itwanla and Moville with geographic and port references.
A fragmented forecast notes increasing winds and rain along the eastern portion into Sunday. It mentions worsening conditions and a likely stormy weekend with elevated wind speeds and showers.
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