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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1895
Page
1
Look at the old and new price tags on our parasol stock and see the clearance bargain at a glance. We did not cut prices recklessly but concluded the bulk sold at fair prices, leaving limited remaining stock to be sold off to complete the clearance.
The Navy Department reports difficulty filling vacancies for the Texas and Maine, with many applicants preferring private yachts. High standards and summer conditions reduce enlistments, though autumn employment shifts may refill ranks. Pay rates and career limits are noted, with emphasis on the apprentice system for future strength.
In New Orleans on August 11 a rally of Republicans and Populists agreed to a fusion effort against the Democrats. F Benoit, a Populist who narrowly lost to J Boatner for Congress, is seen as the strongest gubernatorial candidate, with the rest of the ticket to be decided between the two parties. They will maintain separate organizations and conventions while endorsing each other’s candidates, ignoring the Black vote as white voters are deemed sufficient to win. They differ on finance, Populists favor silver, Republicans lean sound money, but will unite on honest elections and office division, hoping the silver issue harms the Democrats.
Early last evening two masked men raided the Gordon Mine twenty miles from Leadville. They knocked down manager P. Brown, took a sack of rich ore destined for town, and fled toward Leadville. Mrs Brown and two visitors in the house were relieved of diamonds worth about 100 dollars. The ore was nearly pure and valued in the thousands.
A group of missionaries from St Louis sail August 13 for the Orient aboard a steamer. The travelers include Dr George Worth and wife of Wilmington North Carolina, Mary Torrence of Charlotte North Carolina bound for Japan, Rev L L Little of Little Milla North Carolina, Rev W M Buchanan of Richmond Virginia, Pauline Dubose and Florence Potter of Mexico Missouri, and Annie Dowd of Aberdeen Mississippi, all headed to China.
The Spanish minister in Yokohama states that he has observed attitudes parallel to those in Manila and the Philippine Islands, noting the time and place of sentiment as he describes the regional stance amid ongoing events in the region.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Archduke Franz and Archduke Carl Ludwig as heir to the throne of Austria Hungary in Vienna on August 11. The readable portions are unclear about events or actions surrounding the figures.
Charles J. Twist’s body was exhumed at his mother’s request and autopsied by Drs. Barnes and Scott. A bullet wound between the shoulder blades, exiting at the breast, was found and doctors rule death from the bullet. Twist was run over by a cave at Stairway on Aug 2 and remains sent to Geneva for burial. Justice Balch is censured for not ordering autopsy.
A gang led by Rufus Buck was chased to near Okmulgee and captured after a fierce confrontation. Five were taken alive and sent toward Fort Smith while mobs attempted lynching and multiple escapes were thwarted by federal and Indian authorities.
The North Carolina State Farmers alliance会 meets at Cary on Thursday with about eight thousand attendees expected to hear Concresuman Bibley discuss silver. Sibley canceled a New York engagement to accept the invitation and will speak almost entirely on silver. Fort Jervis reports a new pest harming vines and pumpkins, found in great numbers under loose stones, causing sap loss and plant death. some oat crops are also said to be affected.
At Asbury Park auditorium an afternoon crowd heard Mayor Strong of New York and ex Governor Tillman of South Carolina speak on a national service. Tillman, famed author of South Carolina dispensary laws, drew particular attention. Crockett dies at 102 in Crisfeld Maryland. Farmer Crockett died at Sykes Island. he was 102, never ill, father of fourteen with five surviving children.
Nassau authorities order fourteen day quarantine for vessels arriving from Cuba. The quarantine aims to safeguard public health as transport links resume. Nassau reports general health conditions as excellent despite travel restrictions.
A fragmentary report notes Pottsville directory figures for Pottsville mail delivery area at 2121 and outlines Lehigh Valley trainmen required to live within the district or pay round trips. It also mentions a seashore rate war affecting travel to Coney Island and related rail movements and a shipment of two gray mules from Quinn's stock yard to Austin Corbin's model farm on Long Island.
News from New York Aug 11 reports the Cuban revolutionary party declares a Cuban republic with General G. Masso elected president and Camaguey named temporary capital. Delegates from the eastern district and a Niagara agent involved in insurgent communications are described, along with secretaries planned for interior war and foreign relations.
Dispatch from Santiago de Cuba reports Martine Campos arriving August 1 and urging removal of celebratory decorations. Manzanillo hospitals overflow amid July yellow fever deaths at 211, with 85 soldiers dead. Insurgents clash near San Luis, Guantanamo, and Ti Arriba as Spaniards suffer losses and capture ammo. Liberal landslide in Orkney and Shetland concludes with Lyall elected by a 7,TM margin, Liberal majority down 26 from prior.
Barber B A Smith died suddenly in Jacksonville Florida leaving seven living wives. The Jacksonville wife buried the body and claims the estate while a New York woman claiming to be the first wife travels to contest for the property. one wife resides in Columbus.
Reading Pa Aug 1 William H Schit ler aged 41 a well known citizen shot himself with a revolver during a period of joblessness. The act occurred while his family was away and followed his becoming indented by lack of work.
Aug 11 near Cara Realing Pa a man identified as Wileon Klein age unknown was killed during a stagecoach journey. His body was found on the roadside with injuries indicating a violent death. Local authorities investigated the scene and began inquiries into the circumstances of the fatal incident.
Wellsboro Pa Aug 11 Mrs Charlotte Howell 27 was jailed on murder charges in Tioga for the death of Libbie Knapp on May 20 detectives from the Wilkinson agency report enough evidence for conviction The case follows a deathbed poisoning claim and possible past poisonings in the Howell household with the husband and son also linked to sudden deaths
Marshall T. Greene of Chicago, president of the Chinese Lumber Company, and his coachman Soren Sorenson drowned at Highland Park when their boat capsized during a dog bath attempted in darkness. Greene aided Sorenson, both sank, bodies recovered about an hour later.
Norfolk Virginia report recounts the death of William C. Murdaugh of Portsmouth and Arthur R. Gatewood of this city in a Ocean View railroad trolley accident. Both youths, about 18, attended the Virginia Military Institute. Gatewood led his class academically.
The Epoca denies a Spanish squadron at Tangier signals an entente with Britain. At Tangier nine warships arrive including the Arethusa and Chanzy, while London notes British and Spanish vessels are present as other powers demand equal residency rights for a French consul following authorization of a French consul at Fez.
Miss Alice Jewett daughter of broker Charles H Jewett leaped from a third story window into the Windsor hotel's inner courtyard this morning. She was insane at the time and was with her mother who tried to intervene but could not prevent the fatal plunge. She had long been under treatment for insanity.
Statistics from the Indian bureau show about 10,000 Indians engaged in farming and stockraising with 1,373,000 bushels of crops valued. They own 206,000 cattle and 1,294,008 sheep. around 22,000 voted in the last election, about 20,000 church members, 187,000 self-supporting, and 26,000 paying taxes. A second item reports Reading, Pennsylvania, water dispute where Gring diverted the reservoir, prompting an injunction against interference with borough supply.
Four women in Lexington Kentucky nominate candidates for the board of education under a new law. The article notes local civic action and voting rights for women in school governance.
In Montgomery York Adams Perry and Juniata counties and Schuylkill influence, Quay secures most delegates while administration momentum falters. Schuylkill selects seven delegates for Quay. Perry County delivers one. York uncertain but administration claims all five. Reports note Quay injury flare and ongoing Philadelphia primaries on Aug 20.
In Marion Indiana a city suburb clash between a mob of tramps and a citizen posse left Otto McFreely and Charles Webster mortally wounded. The running fight lasted about an hour as tramps fired from concealment and fled when exposed. several tramps were arrested but deny shooting.
The 1909 Shanghai foreign census reported 328 Americans, with Hanken housing nearly two thirds of English and American residents. British led total foreigners at 1936, Americans were third at 38, Germans 314, Eurassans 260, Japanese 20, and Indians 119. The opium hulks housed 24 foreigners, including two Americans and two British men. The sole child among opium hulk residents was American.
Acting Secretary of State released a telegram from Terrell in Constantinople confirming Turkey’s promise to investigate the Tarsus matter. Terrell has instructed Consul Gibson at Beirut to conduct a personal inquiry, though cholera quarantine may hinder. No new advisories were received from Minister Demby on the China situation.
A plan may authorize a line of steamers to run between Cardiff and New York. Justice Hawkins in London advised that the unsavory scandal case involving Mrs. Jacoby and Countess Cowley be dismissed from court.
Fragmentary OCR text appears garbled with no clear events or identifiable names. The readable bits do not provide specific person, place, organization, date, or outcome to summarize into a coherent news item.
Finleys Midsummer Sale advertises closeout pricing on Empire Gowns at 98 cents, with Cor set Covers at 25 39 50 75 cents, down from 38 cents to 1 25. Also featured are skirts drawers and chemise among other items as stock clears.
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