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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1895
Page
1
A fragment notes thoughts on half of summer travelers who have spent evenings in bunk rooms and draughty porches at seaside and mountain resorts. The tone suggests commentary on leisure patterns and discomforts faced by vacationers.
The passage reflects on home as a cherished place beyond any boarding house or hotel talk. It contrasts humble origin with idealized home, noting a momentary shift from business to reflective prose about belonging and comfort.
The ad promotes a ten day curtain and drapery sale at Belleverain offering Nottingham Lace Curtains and Irish Points, Brussels nets, and Muslin edgings at low prices. It promises the latest weaves, substantial savings, and a campaign to bring stock to the front with figures in nottingham lace and other fabrics.
Readable sale notes describe chenille curtains in plain and gore styles with reduced prices. Plain curtains with dado list $3.60 and sale at $2.75. other plain chenille options priced down from $4.25 to $6.50 with special $5.76 for gore curtains.
Reported near the Drapery Department a Wesh Goods Sale draws a steady crowd. Shoppers seem drawn by the stock and prices, while some linger daily to browse and compare, suggesting the sale’s ongoing appeal to regular customers.
A Harrisburg report notes a peaceful convention with Harmonious mood and New appointments. It discusses Senator Quay's disputed victory, his reform pose, and potential moves toward cleaner politics while considering Cameron and future strategies.
Harrisburg August 21 After a sensational night Pennsylvania politics factions reach a basis of agreement to admit only delegates and contestants to the Opera House with newspaper reporters. The temporary organization was made permanent by a motion from Senator Guay. Crowd cheers as Quay and supporters pass to Lochiel amid a 6000 strong ovation.
Senators Andrews and Penrose faced scrutiny as a Hastings administration praise resolution was omitted from platform plank. Quay leaders deny any intent to bind the Governor, while Dr. Weaver of Wilkes-Barre moved a supplementary praise plank amid ongoing adverse commentary.
The Harrisburg convention marks a rare harmony as Senator Quay wins the state chairmanship and the six Republican Superior court judges, with Beaver and Hastings forces mixing posturing for unity. Benjamin J. Haeywood nominated for treasurer. Beaver Reeder Wickham Orlady Rice Willard named for judges. McCarthy (Dem.) seated as seventh member.
Memorial gathering in Shickshinny Pa marks the Twenty Ninth annual reunion of the One Hundred Forty Third Pennsylvania Volunteers. Veterans recount Gettysburg actions reserve tablet plans for October 15 dedication and honor Captain P DeLacy and color bearer Comrade Poster. Officers re elected and resolutions grant wives and children secondary memberships for next year in Pittston.
New Brunswick August 28 Philip Weigel Jr iron and hardware merchant said three Americans including himself planned to buy Panama Canal Company interests with 160 million dollars to start within eighteen months. He refused to name the other two capitalists.
The Adirondack reports a white war cargo sloop heading for the Cuban coast near Cape Maysi on August 23. It carried powders and firearms bound for Insurgent forces, with officers observing as she anchored offshore. No Spanish warships were seen in the area amid ongoing landings of supplies to the island.
Bronx City Iowa August warrants issued for Maud Hoyle and Dan Berry a former Omaha resident and pugilist on first degree murder charges. Investigators believe Max Noack Ora Minter and Hazel Hammond were killed for robbery by a third party whose identity remains unknown. Coroner's jury heard a detective description of a cold blooded brutal murder. Imprints of a man's hand and dust on a ceiling indicate the killer escaped through a partition and back stairway.
Reports from Erzinghian date Aug 38 describe widespread terror among Armenians near Ervringham and Constantinople. Turkish authorities retaliate after a brigands attack on a Turkish colonel, with villages and monasteries said to be attacked. Armenians seek protection from foreign ambassadors.
A tornado struck near Bloomington Illinois on August 28 flooding dry beds into rivers and washing away a bridge scene. Pawnee Bill’s show tents awnings and seats were destroyed as five thousand people panicked though no serious injuries reported. A horse and carriage were drowned with two fatalities among crossing pedestrians.
The boiler of a thrasher at Owasea in TH exploded, killing Monroe Babcock and Anna Hoffman. The report notes multiple violent and chaotic incidents, including lynching threats near Little Rock, and a raft accident causing two drownings in Chelsea, Massachusetts.
State Camp of Patriotic Order Sons of America in Allentown defeated all amendments. Next year’s meeting will be in Altoona Lancaster Pittsburg Potts town and Chambersburg. Officers elected include State president RK M J Reed 253 and Clarence FPHuth 202. Other officials and trustees listed with vote totals.
The report lists Tarnopol in Galicia facing a cholera outbreak while noting American security, tax revenue declines in Spain, Ireland’s population and marriage trends, Japan planning two naval forts and a squadron deployment, a Prague physician and two others killed on Mont Blanc, and the pope urging disarmament and youth work promotion.
Inquest into the death of Gertrude Mayeston shows she once acted as Gertle Hilyer with the Gaiety Theatre company and toured the United States to 1894 under Henry EB Ab. Daughter of a naval captain she married a cab driver. Jealousy is suspected. an American named Simpson sent her money.
In Willameport Aug 2 the Pennsylvania association for the advancement for the deaf began its tenth annual session. The event runs through Friday with Rev J Koehter of Philadelphia presiding. Mayor Elliot delivered an introductory address. The proceedings appeared routine with remarks by local officials.
Eastern Pennsylvania remains fair through the day with a likely uptick in thunder later as a low pressure system shifts in. Expect isolated storms, brief heavy rain, and gusty winds pockets across the region.
Elegant new skirt fashions from London and Paris arrive in stores. The latest designs feature refined silhouettes and stylish detailing, promising a chic update for the upcoming season.
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