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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1895
Page
1
Featuring Cheney Brothers printed china with the current season patterns in an excellent assortment of colorings. Priced cheaply, the sale highlights a broad selection for the home.
Thirty pieces Cheney Brothers best 24 inch china silks in the pick of this year's designs. Light medium and dark grounds. Full value for 75 cents. Closing price 35c.
Silk sale note describes 15 pieces of Q inch fancy check silks with tight grounds and small styles in black white and brown and white. Describes price at 60 cents and notes as a leading value and strong seller.
An all-wood item described as Black Serge in blue or jet color, a fine make and perfect in every respect, guaranteed to be worth 6 cents.
C L Magee reassures Philadelphia Republicans that primary results do not alter early estimates. He cites gains in Lackawanna Luzerne and Adams counties balancing losses, with York and Center favored. Governors at Hastings headquarters express confidence and expect Hastings Gilkeson to prevail despite county contests.
New Haven Conn August 12 Newton Bradleys house on First avenue West Haven was struck by lightning during a morning storm. Mrs Bradley alone with her children moved them from the bed to the floor when the bolt hit the chimney and bed setting them on fire. All escaped without serious harm. Other houses in the area were struck but with minor damage. The storm was the severest since 187%.
In Shamokin Pennsylvania on August 12 a social gathering led to two families the Kochs and the Zimmermans consuming ice cream flavored with poison. Mrs Koch Mrs Zimmerman and a child from each family were gravely ill though others survived after emetics. The tainted extract used for flavoring was found to contain the poison.
New York coroner's jury found Edward Miller Cameron died from a pistol shot accidentally fired by himself while cleaning a pistol in his West 52nd Street residence. The shot pierced his heart and caused instant death. The findings stated he did not know the weapon was loaded.
A Warsaw Indiana dispatch reports Leroy Cardiff aged nine killed himself with a heavy dose of rough on rats. He left a note stating he could not endure taunts from playmates about his mother's recent sensational divorce. His father Maxwell G Cardiff is a prominent Cincinnati attorney and former state legislator.
An incomplete obituary fragment references Dr. F and a Philadelphia connection in Patna. The readable text hints at a medical figure with ties to Philadelphia, but details are missing.
A Spartanburg P C special reports Jennie Fowler and her brother William were struck by lightning at Fairmount four miles from Spartansburg on August 12 and killed instantly. Two other Fowler family members were badly injured, with the home shattered and others knocked to the floor. An nearby old negro woman died when struck. Captain C C Chase residence was damaged by a bolt, inmates shaken. Several trees were split by the strikes.
A massive fire in Philadelphia causes an estimated half a million dollars in damage and leaves about 100 people homeless. Several factories and numerous homes along Willow and Franklin streets are ruined or heavily damaged as firefighters and police struggle against intense heat and smoke. Dozens treated for smoke exposure, two hours to gain control with flames still smoldering in places.
Patrick Morgan 26 and Dennis Morgan 23, both miners at Laurel Hill mines, fought with knives after a tribal dispute. Patrick died at once. Dennis, critically stabbed, may die. A beer crowd watched as the clash lasted twenty minutes before companions intervened. Coroner’s office to order arrests.
San Francisco mayor Adolph Butro offers thirteen acres within city limits for university buildings and deeds another thirteen acres adjoining as a Sutro library site. The trust would hold the property for the city and provide a free library of over 200 000 volumes open to all. Value cited at 1 500 000 dollars, rising to 2 000 000 after improvements. Sutro claims ownership of one tenth of city county real estate, mostly unimproved.
Chicago residents protest a county hospital plan for a post mortem on Gee Seng claiming it will bar his spirit. Prominent Chinatown figures vow to seek Chinese consular help and government protection to prevent dissection.
Irving Beott, president of Union Works, builder of the Olympia and other coast cruisers, will travel to Japan to bid on naval contracts. Japanese interest grows after recent American ship successes, with foreign firms now paying only 10 percent duties versus 50 percent previously, aiding U S firms like Beott's in securing contracts.
Notes indicate additional land adjoining the Norristown hospital tract has been purchased for sewage purposes. The Reading Firemen's union invites Governor Hastings and staff to attend their tournament in October. Reading councils resolve a dispute between trolley companies over using both rights of way to lay track on streets.
Washington reports a $1.65 million gold withdrawal from New York sub treasury with analysts predicting further exports. Officials expect bond issues or an extra session to restore the gold reserve, now at about $101 million after a loss of over $6 million.
Senator Harris and colleagues call a Washington meeting of free coinage Democrats to plan an executive committee and shape a restrained, businesslike gathering. Casey Young of Memphis named secretary as leaders expect broad but selective state participation and possible decisive actions.
In Detroit on August 12, Ne Haas confronted his wife in the kitchen after she left him. He fired twice at her father Michael Krelg, striking him in the chest and shoulder. Krelg is expected to die. Haas was arrested.
Mrs. George H. Zeigler of Philadelphia was robbed of diamonds valued at 10000 dollars at the Washington hotel in Kansas City Missouri. The theft occurred while the family was away from their rooms after a man they had been introduced to called on them. Pinkerton superintendent Conkling said a top confidence man is in the area and this dodge suits his type.
Terre Haute crowds mobbed Indianapolis players at conclusion of the game in Terre Haute Indiana. Intense play and several umpire decisions drew protests from the bleachers as Intermediates secured the win.
The funeral of Justice Howell K. Jackson was held at Bellemeade stock farm near Nashville Tennessee with a private family ceremony at 10 30 this morning. The Reverend J H PoMalu x and Reverend R Lin Cave officiated while Chief Justice Fuller and Justice Brewer attended along with many prominent men from Nashville and other states.
Port Smith Ark August 12 Cherokee Bill was sentenced by Judge Parker to be hanged September 10 and remains under two death sentences. The supreme court has stayed the earlier sentence for investigation. Three weeks later at a single drop several others including Mia Nitten ring George Washington Richard Calhoun John Allison Eli Lucas and Frank Craver are slated for execution for murder.
Vancouver August 12 Portmaster General Ward of New Zealand says Britain will not subsidize the Vancouver to Australia line. Britain aims to keep Suez service for eastern interests. Free trade pact between Canada and New Zealand advances with limited ad valorem duties on wool and other goods. Canada imported over 3,000,000 pounds of New Zealand wool last year with low duties.
Reuters style dispatch reports Cuban insurgents led by Rego failed to seize Ingavilanito near Santa Clara as Spanish garrison held out burning a nearby house. Insurgents withdrew after five rebels killed, including a captain, and ten wounded. Nearby skirmishes at Mayari and Buabo Baracoa left several insurgents dead or wounded and several Spanish troops wounded.
A severe storm in West Chester Village New York caused a lightning strike at the residence of Charles M. Booth in Unionport damaging the roof and two floors with no injuries. A neighbor Mary Meehan died of fright and a bolt hit Woodbine hotel causing minor damage. A passenger train at 1 am was struck by lightning, injuring six aboard. Justice Strong shows signs of improvement in Washington amid hopeful recovery reports.
London August 12 Parliament opened with Sir George Gallay re-elected to the Speakership without opposition in the House of Commons. The royal address set the agenda for the new session as Parliament convened in Westminster.
Fragmentary report notes artist Rothermel in Pottstown Pennsylvania facing a serious illness or injury. The text references a person named P and possible family or associates. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
The Tribune ends its inquiry into Dr. A. N. Leete revealing a Los Angeles letter and a August issue clipping alleging a hoax harmed the Scranton physician. Wm Reginald Ream confirms delays. Wells, Lee firm defended. Leete letters show fear of public derision and family impact.
Harrisburg August 12 The adjutant general announces as of July 23 1895 new staff appointments for the Division Headquarters National Guard of Pennsylvania Philadelphia with leaders including George H North Charles S Greene William J Elliott Ralph B Culllinan Austin Curtin Samuel Hartranft A Lawrence Wetherhi Alexander A E McCandless Barton D Evans A G Campbell David Lawra and others They will be obeyed and respected accordingly. Also killed at target practice in Conemaugh Valley Edward Miller of Company D by Corporal Lymwel Clark during practice. Charters granted for the Germany Building and Loan Pett Coal with 1 000 000 capital the Taneains etna Company and the Johnsonbure Gage and Bottle by the state authorities.
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