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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1895
Page
1
A retailer touts a bright hopeful collection for the new season, highlighting Persian Brocade Stripe Taffetas in eight colors, double brocade taffetas with antique embroidery, seedless chameleon stripes, and dozens of weave varieties. The note promises diverse patterns for both staple and high fashion buyers.
A Harrisburg dispatch reports Senator Quay may seek Pennsylvania governor in 1898 beyond his current Senate term. A friend asked if governorship is next, and Quay responded with a rare smile. The bid would use his term as leverage to name a successor.
Judge Thayer denied the injunction and dismissed the bill with costs. He ruled the bell is the absolute property of Philadelphia and that sending it to Atlanta was lawful and laudable.
The Defender of the New York Yacht Club won the third trial race over the Vigilant to secure selection as the America's Cup defender. A strong 16 knot breeze and heavy seas tested the boats as Defender out sailed centerboarders and proved a weather boat with taller rig. Lord Dunraven’s Valkyrie watched from afar as Defender demonstrated superior handling and speed in a brisk headsea and on the run. A. Cass Canfield announced the choice for Defender.
In Sullivan Missouri on August 30 three children of widow Mrs Jenkins died after a rattlesnake hidden in a hen's nest bit them as they reached for eggs. The mother nearby with her infant fled in panic and a drowning accident occurred when a child fell into a well.
The First brigade wins the Mt Gretna rifle match with First brigade scoring 1000, Youngs of the Thirteenth regiment secures the state championship with 99 and tops the week's average by sixteen points. The Interstate and Hilton trophy team for Sea Girt, N J is named from the combined brigades including W W Youngs and others.
The steamer Bertha from Unalaska and Behring Sea brings a cargo valued between 750000 and 1000000 dollars. It includes seal skins fur hides whale bone and gold dust. Passengers report whaling fleet near collapse and seals scarce around Pribilof Islands. The ship plans to return toward St Michaels with miners supplies.
Timothy Driscoll, a laborer in Alton Illinois, unearthed a mastodon skeleton while digging a sewer at St. Joseph's hospital. The discovery occurred at a fifteen foot depth on a graded hill, revealing monster teeth and a twenty five pound molar among the head and neck bones. The trunk rests in clay and is ready to be removed. a similar find was once made nearby by Professor McAdams.
Kansas leaders spearhead a scheme to establish a cooperative colony in Montrose County Colorado modeled on Looking Backward. Anna Diggs and S McLallin return from Colorado with plans including 8,000 acres to be homesteaded and a Midwest teacher to run the colonial school.
Judge Thayer of common pleas court No 4 refused to grant an injunction and ruled the city could take the Liberty Bell to the Atlanta exposition. Citizens and taxpayers had sought to stop the transfer. The decision was announced in Philadelphia on August 9.
The Democratic state convention set for September 11 in Williamsport will nominate six candidates for judges of the new superior court. At least thirty Democratic attorneys statewide seek spots, while interior Democrats oppose Henry J. McCarthy fearing a strong Republican vote against him. National Chairman Harrity avoided comment on both the convention lineup and the platform.
Philadelphia moves toward a party shakeup as James McManes opposes Rep John F Reyburn in the Fourth district nomination while William L Elkins enters the race in the second district against Rep Robert Adams Jr Elkins and his partner P D A Widener are key Philadelphia political influencers and Elkins presence could threaten Adams seat
Coroner's jury after a six day inquiry into the Gumry hotel disaster finds testimony conflicting and cannot pin blame on a single person. It faults owners Peter Gumry and R C Greiner for forcing a sixteen hour work period on their engineer and hiring an inexperienced, drunk engineer. The city boiler inspector is censured for not inspecting the boiler after repairs.
Buckhannon West Virginia hosts the Fifth West Virginia cavalry reunion with honored guests Mrs Laura Jackson Arnold sister of Stonewall Jackson and J H Quimby Ohio Woodmen of the World organizer. Mrs Arnold is about 70 years old and previously named mother of the regiment at a past gathering.
Ex Postmaster General Hissell spending time with family at Marion was seen en route to Gray Gables to visit the president and Mrs. Cleveland. He rejects Buffalo reports that the president offered him a Supreme Court seat and says there is nothing to them.
The final iron buckle plate was set yesterday at the Linden street bridge, resting on the last binder. Riveting and bolting remain for about a week. Scranton Iron Fence Co began installing the hand rail and outside guard railing, while concreting for the asphalt paving is about half completed.
Nicholas Thees of 6044 Hampton Street was injured yesterday afternoon while riding in the Delaware Lackawanna and Western mines. He suffered a fractured leg and a broken wrist and was taken to Moses Taylor hospital in Hampton Street.
R G Dun & Co notes continued improvement in markets and prices but cautions against too rapid expansion. Wheat prospects wobble with a 14.5 cent drop amid rising Western receipts and Atlantic exports. Domestic trade up 18.8 percent year over year, railroad earnings near 30 percent above last year but below 1892. Failures: 186 in the U S and 42 in Canada.
Heavy trading on the Lehigh Valley Railroad stock at the Philadelphia Exchange pushes price from 29 to 41 today amid reports dividends may resume in October. The firm has not paid since severing ties with Reading two years ago despite improved six month earnings. Officials decline to comment.
San Francisco August 90. Parker Valentine may claim $100,000 by coming forward or risking a fatal incident. He is sought in Minnesota over a serious case, and the will of his mother Mrs Lucy A Valentine would be estate to him. A 20 year trust was set for the missing son during his absence and may be redirected to St John’s Home MU.
Valentine, aged 17, quarreled with his mother and left home. He traveled to Chicago where he speculated and amassed 960 000. He then moved to Minneapolis, married against his mother’s wishes, and months later killed a man found in his house.
A coal train of the Pittsburg Chenango and Lake Erie railroad derailed on the Girard bridge. Engineer William Dunbar of Meadville died from escaping steam. Head Brakeman John Coridman of Greenville was fatally injured. The engine had been repaired last week and killed engineer John Beaver on its first trip.
Secretary Lamont proposed advancing $50,000 from his private purse to Paymaster General Stanton to cover officers and men unpaid June salaries due to army pay limits for the year ending June 20. Officials question treasury approval and potential deficiency funding. Senator Harris pledged support for a deficiency bill if the loan proceeds. Enlisted men feel less impact than officers who must support homes and families.
Washington Aug 30 United States Minister Ransom faces pay delays as Willis acting treasury auditor rules his salary for Mexico cannot be issued until Senate confirmation. Ransom sought clarity on payment timing before leaving for Mexico to arrange finances. Congress must cover the July 1 hold up through confirmation date.
An excursion train of nine cars carrying Macon Knights of Pythias and friends wrecked at Popes Ferry near Macon on August 10. The engine left the track and four cars derailed. Mrs. W Hancock of Americus died after being found wedged between seats, and James Kennedy of Macon was killed outright. Twenty seven aboard were injured. Several named individuals were expected to die.
Milwaukee report of the first bloomers wedding in the city. Rev. Dr. Huntley of Summerfield church officiated at a Chicago couple who rode in a whaleback to his residence. He filed a certificate naming James Gill and Regina Benson as the married pair.
A crude dynamite bomb was placed in a jewelry box delivered to Sheriff Servis in New Brunswick New Jersey. The box was opened by the sheriff and the device was placed outside the office by a deputy. A Rutgers chemist called to assess the device deemed it a crude but lethal bomb. Authorities suspect links to David Barry, jailed for arson. Knights Templar in Boston prepare to return home as their Atlantic shore stay winds down.
Loura Wilish publisher of De Lanterne and editor of Die K Zoltan a German poet and journalist in the United States died at his residence this morning aged years The death was caused by a carbuncle He was editor of the American neverbund organ and a well known figure in German journalism in St Louis
A fragmentary note from New York describes a person named Bainbure and an incident at a precipice with unclear details. The readable text hints at a dramatic event but provides no clear date location or outcome. Further context is needed for precise reporting.
United States marshal Lanman led a Wilmington posse and two Pinkerton detectives to Penn's Grove New Jersey where twenty Cuban suspects were arrested en route to Cuba to assist insurgents. They face charges under the revived 6286 statute and a hearing is set for tomorrow morning.
Spokane dispatch reports James Stewart known as Captain Paul Webb died from injuries after a July 4 log chute accident. While sliding a 1,600 foot barrel he struck an obstacle, jumped the chute, and landed on rocks 100 feet below breaking his back. Stewart was nephew of Nevada Senator Stewart and planned a Niagara Falls barrel stunt.
William A Harper of Allegheny committed death by own action at the county jail in Pittsburg on August 1 while awaiting trial for assault and battery. He stood at his cell door on the fifth range and leaped to the stone floor below as prisoners were released, striking his head and dying within minutes. Warden McAleese was nearby and was struck by Harper as he fell.
Reports show several shipments of exhibits sent from Pennsylvania to the Atlanta Cotton exposition. Western Pennsylvania endures its worst drought in twenty four years. Including a counterfeiting case against Harvey G Hawthorne of Punxsutawney awaiting trial. A Lebanon woman, Mrs Joseph Smith, attempted suicide but was saved. Plymouths Willam Edwards, outside superintendent of the Gaylord mine, died after a forty foot fall. J M Clark named chief of the organ of industrial stagnation at Harrisburg with T L Eyre succeeding him. Cardin, son of Justice J J Cardin of Shenandoah, has vanished after attending Letia on Tuesday.
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