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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1895
Page
1
We have only a few pieces of finer fabrics in wash goods left and must clear them at reduced prices. We planned to hold them for next season but space is limited. A large fall trade is anticipated and in two to three weeks there will be no room to store any more stock.
A fragment notes a vivid description of a maker named Lovely who figured and embossed Swieses with the daintiest printed design, priced at 20 cents. The phrasing suggests a craft item or decorative piece displayed or sold in a historical context.
Philadelphia and Williamsport Republican gatherings weigh the Quay Hastings split as delegates are chosen for the Harrisburg state convention. Quay leads in several districts while Hastings contests in a few, with no major clashes reported and a large rally expected as the institute expands across thirty five states.
The Chicago Coliseum, being erected by the Chicago Exhibition Company near Hope and Stony Island avenues, collapsed its iron roof at 11:20 PM injuring no known deaths. Armature and walls fell inward, endangering workers who had just quit for the night ahead of Barnum and Bailey’s circus opening. Estimated cost near 225000 dollars, with nearly 200000 dollars lost in the wreck.
Edward O'Brien, a ranchman near Great Falls, Montana, surrendered to jail after fatally shooting Frank Bixby during a domestic dispute last night. O'Brien said he warned Bixby away from his family matters. a struggle with a butcher knife preceded the shooting when Bixby attacked. Bixby, about 28, died within minutes.
A secret meeting at Planters hotel in St Louis led to P J Lorillard Tobacco of Jersey City joining with Long Ligett and Myers and Drummond Tobacco of St. Louis to begin cigarette production in opposition to American Tobacco Company. Seventeen planters attended and, if deemed satisfactory, many will join. Attendees included Pierre Lonnard and Robert McGionis of New York, Sorg of Middletown Ohio, Scotten and Way of Detroit, Richmond men and others from Virginia.
Remains of ex Justice William Strong arrive in Reading and are taken to Charles Evans cemetery chapel. Brief funeral service attended by family and local legal figures, with Scripture prayer and song. body interred in family lot.
London reports aboard the Steamer Seaford when it sank in the Channel passengers acted with admirable calm. State Senator Ore man of Minnesota confirms that men assisted women and children, no panic occurred, and baggage in the hold was lost. Several American passengers visited the U S embassy for aid. one woman lost nearly $10,000.
In Yonkers New York on August 21 Louis Isinger 18 a farm hand at Worthington near Ardsley used a Flobert rifle to fire at a target. His sister Mrs George Smith aged 19 or 20 crossed the line of fire with a baby in her arms and was shot in the temple dying instantly. The infant remained unharmed.
A blood smeared knife believed to have been carried by Durant, accused of murdering Blanche Lamont and Minnie Williams, was found at Mount Diablo. Nearby, after the killings, soldiers including Durant stayed at a ranch and later a bloodied knife blade and other items were discovered where they slept.
George G. Montgomery a millionaire Salvation Army member organizes an expedition to evangelize Japan with General Booth's approval. London recruits will join and the party sails in about a month from Oakland California on August 21.
Two Searles ranch children nine miles from Bryan were walking a fire with kerosene when a can exploded, burning both to death.
The Christian Union Institute of the Presbyterian church opened its seventh annual convention in Columbus Ohio with about 2000 delegates in attendance. The gathering mirrors Epworth league functions in spirit and organization and marks a significant opening for the group in the city.
One hundred thousand dollars in gold was withdrawn for export yesterday reducing the gold reserve to 101,430,000. Secret service officials announced the arrest of Birney Hawthorne of Punxsutawney Pa manufacturer of counterfeit coin. The order yesterday issued political civil service rules to include all printers and pressmen in executive departments. Senator Harris of a one was taken ill at his residence Tuesday night and is now unable to attend.
Ohio Democrats renominated ex governor James E Campbell by acclamation despite his protests. The platform emphasized sound money and Monroe doctrine support, with a slate of officers elected by acclamation and the convention adjourning at 2 40. The narrative also notes discord over currency planks and a humorous marriage license incident.
In Prairie City Illinois on August 21 William Blanchard a county farmer who had separated from his wife a year ago attempted a reconciliation but she refused He seized her by the throat and shot her twice killing her Then shot himself before dying he reportedly said he did not regret the deed A young girl is left an orphan
Official figures released in Washington show the treasury balance at 181 807 dollars, the lowest since March. Available funds remain far below previous levels as the government faces finance strain.
In Cincinnati on August 21 Mise Katte Meinshatt and her fiancé plan a wedding hosted by Rev. F. W. Adonier at Zion German Evangelical Church on Fifteenth Street. The couple, unable to share a common language, proceed with vows in a ceremony reflecting their cross language bond.
In Lebanon Indiana on August 1 William Mitchel an ex convict married Lizzie Rogers after five years of waiting. Mitchel was jailed on a charge of teeny and later released after good behavior. Rogers who funded his liberty remained undeterred and marriage followed at the couple’s cottage at noon yesterday.
Augustus Fox unearthed a box of gold nuggets and flakes on the Kittera farm near Dimondale Michigan. The treasure, reportedly buried 45 years ago by a California-bound forty-niner named Carr, is valued around 25000 dollars and was placed in the Ing ham County Savings bank vault for safekeeping.
Philadelphia August 21. Lieutenant Governor Walter Lyon Auditor General Amos Myrin Secretary of Internal Affairs James W Latta and Theodore L Flood join in a call for a state committee meeting in Harrisburg on August 26 to prepare the roll of state delegates. The seven signers helped elect BB Gilkeson state chairman. Sixty five members signed the notice sent to all committee members.
An overcharged blast at a Port Antonio quarry owned by the Boston Fruit Company hurled boulders into a dwelling, killing a girl and a man and injuring two others. The house was wrecked and the victims were rushed to hospital.
Congressman Benton McMillan supports free and unlimited silver coinage at 16 to 1 and plans active campaigning. It is unclear if he will run for re election. some friends say he may seek the Tennessee governorship.
Conrad H. Beyer, president of the Chicago Looking Glass company, has disappeared. Creditors believe he fled to Frankfort on the Main with a large sum of cash to divide among them.
Wheeling West Virginia reports Joseph Layden 74 and his 65 year old wife welcomed their twenty eighth child Monday. The remarkable birth is vouched for by Maden, the state.
The United States Commis sion on inquiry will open proceedings into the assault on the American college at Tarsus. Thomas R. Keon is named to lead the inquiry with officials from Constantinople and other involved parties.
Montrose hosts a massive turnout for the Seven County Veterans reunion with Gov Hastings visiting from Scranton. Excursion trains from Binghamton Luzerne and Bradford counties bring thousands as Montrose greets state leaders, with receptions and a banquet ending the day.
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