29 Sep 1900
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1900
Page
1
Excerpt records Beveridge addressing a Mondien republican rally urging curbs on trusts and praise of farmer prosperity. He argues monopolies raise prices and tilt power, advocating state action, trust regulation, and higher wages with independence from Bryanite tactics.
Senator Hanna addresses a meeting of the Wholesale Dry Goods Publican club urging preservation laws and criticizing opposition. He frames the campaign as exposing political manipulation and stresses the need to defend American interests against alleged deceit and reform efforts.
Collated notes describe Governor Roosevelt’s Kansas trip schedules with stops at Jennings Norton and Prairie View. The laconic account mentions campaign speeches about Wherty governance and urging duty, amid garbled OCR details and unclear dates.
Dispatch from General Aimuetoff reports Rentekampf forces captured Kirin on September 24 and established headquarters there. Chinese troops reportedly disengaged as Kirin-Oulu area remains contested in the Monenhiuvia province amid rumors of further maneuvers.
Fragmentary text describes a freight wreck near a port involving multiple figures and locations. The garbled wording mentions teams, vessels, and authorities linked to the incident, but concrete details are unreadable.
An immense freight train split in two on the New York Central near Penfield causing a collision of sections. Emergency crews reported damage to the track and a temporary halt to rail traffic while repairs proceeded for several hours.
The column lists ships arriving at New York including names such as Movilipsathent, Vieteria, and Maylguerda along with port notes and ship line affiliations. It cites various vessels and the time frame around September with scattered lettered or garbled fragments typical of OCR.
Sealed dispatches report that Ching contributed three subscriptions to the Boxer aid list found by a missionary, with claims he was coerced. In Pekin, quiet prevails though no return of the court is seen. Von Ketteler’s assassin was held for more evidence as Russian and German legations await instructions.
Fragmentary OCR text references growth of cities and justice, mentioning locations and institutions. The readable fragments imply discussion of urban development, law, and governance with several proper names and dates obscured. The precise events, names, and places remain unclear in the garbled source.
William J. Bryan wrapped up his South Dakota tour in Aberdeen after a long day of travel and more than a dozen speeches. He spoke at Yankton and Redfield, with audience sizes small but attentive, and emphasized the gold standard, national banks, and the constitution in multiple stops across Beothind Mitchell Woonsocket Philip Ron and other towns. He ended with sizable crowds at Weensecket and Heron, presenting his Republican party critique and Philippine policy.
The death by his own action of Josiah Adams is reported. He allegedly left a note signaling his intent and was found in a hotel area. Adams, about 52, was the Republican candidate for judge of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania and faced party opposition over prior swindling allegations.
Fire destroyed a stable complex and hotel buildings in an urban area. Investigators cited extensive flames and smoke, with emergency crews responding quickly to prevent spread to nearby structures. No serious injuries reported, and authorities are assessing loss and initiating a street closure for safety.
The text appears garbled OCR with numerous misspellings and broken phrases. It references places and names in a fragmented way, but no clear event or people can be reliably identified or dated.
The report notes no change in the ongoing strike led by President Mitchell as miners await new information from New York. A potential conference at United Mine Workers HQ is anticipated but has yet to produce results, with talks focusing on a ten percent wage increase and a sliding scale tied to coal prices.
The morning notes indicate generally fair weather. A municipal affairs column covers local notices about town events and a public meeting related to a nearby town’s developments with residents debating permits and upcoming actions.
Reports from Shenandoah and nearby towns describe ongoing labor tensions around coal mines. General Goblin and local officials discuss renewal of the transport contract while strikes push workers to return home. Organizers from United Mine Workers stay active in recruiting miners in the area as conditions remain unsettled and preparations for further action continue.
A September meeting at the Wyoming and Lackawanna coal companies office brought together major operators including Chote Lavi and Earthy. They discussed wage plans and a proposed strike settlement draft sent by New York presidents to local representatives, with page 24 noted for continuation.
Senator Mark Hanna leverages support from New York coal leaders to push for an immediate settlement. Local operators concede as mediation looms, with union leaders and company executives watching closely for a broader agreement.
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