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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1895
Page
1
Readers describe the holiday goods display at the Globe Warehouse as the best Scranton has seen. Children cheer Santa wishes, book lovers praise new editions, housekeepers plan returns, and bargain hunters note unusually low prices. The overall verdict: a generous, well arranged showcase that pleases every visitor.
A varied collection of functional and ornamental items offered alongside Dry Goods. Handkerchief boxes, collar and cuff boxes, manicure sets, sewing companions, smoking sets, card cases, pin and card trays, pocket albums, photo frames, pocketbooks, jewelry, writing desks, fans, puff boxes, toilet sets, and bric a brac of many sorts are described as potential gift ideas.
A historical report notes widespread ransacking of Toydom, with horses wagons battle ships steam engines pleasure yachts express trains mail carts and dolls furniture and many toy goods stolen or scattered. The scene includes wash sets ironing sets cooking utensils Noah's Arks and a vast array of playthings emptied from stands.
A showcase of items including pictures in frames Books with choice bindings Photo Albums Painted Plaques abundance of silverware Cut Glass Fancy Sets Book Cares and Racka Sewing Machines Art Trinkets and many more distinct pieces described to entice viewing.
Washington reports St Louis Missouri won the bid to host the Republican national convention on June 16 next year. San Francisco Chicago and Pittsburgh trailed as the four-city contest narrowed after ballots, with Missouri leaders led by Kerens and Filley driving the push. Ex congressman Warner spoke, Missouri Democrats pledged cordial welcome, and measures to expand territorial representation were approved. Mrs Ellen Foster urged women’s suffrage efforts to aid Republican principles. The convention arrangements committee was formed for the event.
A 25 year old woman registering as Carrie Brown in Beatrice Nebraska is found dead in her hotel room with bullet wounds, amid a cloud of mystery. A tall stranger named A F Turner stayed at the Grand Central, bills and papers bearing Turner’s name found with her belongings. The coroner's jury ruled death by self infliction, though many suspect murder.
The clerk of the house made appointments to positions and fourth class postmaster roles. W J Browning of New Jersey became chief clerk with a 3600 salary and Richard Theopilus of Pennsylvania became petition and resolution clerk earning 2000. Fourth class postmasters included E H Bal ley for Waverly in Pennsylvania.
Robert and Arthur Stroud father and son were jailed on an unconsummated charge after a tape linked the elder suspect to the case. Josiah Quincy Clover of Boston is mentioned in the same brief notice. Also noted is an election result with Hon. J elected mayor over Urin Bagubilen in Shout Ki.
Washington December 10 Congressman Beranton failed to push through a bill to let the state Superior court and county courts use the federal building in Scranton. Scranton sought immediate action by introducing his own measure but it was referred to the public buildings and grounds committee which has not yet been appointed. Secretary Curtis heard witnesses and referred the issue to the supervising architect. approval awaiting congressional action.
Washington notes the senate worked about two hours with Mr. Cullom leading a Monroe doctrine defense. A house debate on impeaching Ambassador Bayard adjourned after Barrett’s privilege resolution, later amended, and a recall inquiry was sent to foreign affairs. The chamber adjourned at 3.06 until Thursday.
Excitement at Cottonwood camp thirty miles from Denver grows as claims abound in Clear Creek county with ore reported up to ten thousand dollars a ton. Residents send for shotguns to defend ranch claims while 1600 armed men camp on their holdings. Captain Hutchinson vows to hold the town site.
In Bridgeford Maine on December 10 Alfred J Hurd a young man killed his father James M Hurd at their Oak Street home. The motive cited is the youth’s preference to go to work rather than stay at home. Local authorities investigate and report details remain unclear.
In a heated moment Burd killed his father after his demand to seek steady employment. He stated the razor used was not the weapon but claimed the actual tool lay under a place where he discarded it. The elder Burd had urged employment and warned him to leave town if needed.
West Chester Pa December 10 Thomas Elwyn in jail here describes killing his two children at their Phoenixville home. He reveals he first tried poison with arsenic in coffee before slitting their throats with a razor. He recounts the girl’s plea Oh papa dont kill me and says he will be tried at the January term.
The American Federation of Labor convened in Madison Square Garden with a vote denouncing Secretary Carlisle for alleged eight hour law violations and urging Cleveland to press charges. The executive council reported no proof against John McBride from Columbus inquiries, stating Mark Wild failed to substantiate his charges.
Advices from Honolulu report on Thanksgiving day the government freed seven political prisoners, five natives and two whites named Walker and Rickard. Remaining inmates include Gulick Seward Bowler Bobe Wilcox Bipekane and John Wise. Public sentiment favors an early full release as 600 volunteers staged a large drill in Honolulu.
News from Sharon Pa reports that committees of Shenandoah valley blast furnace workers notify officials at seventeen furnaces of a wage demand. They seek one and a half days' pay for Sundays and legal holidays and double pay on Christmas and the Fourth of July, a 16 percent increase. Officials refuse and a strike is imminent with about 6,000 workers involved.
Edward Le han, 19, of Senecsville, was killed in a shooting by a friend amid a signals misunderstanding. The incident occurred at the airport in Allentown Pennsylvania and involved two young men seeking a revolver.
Minneapolis dispatch reports Harry Hayward has confessed to the Catherine Ging murder, stating he acted as instigator while Claus Blixt was his tool. He describes a doomed escape plot and details the night of the crime as authorities tighten the case before his execution.
Miss Rosna Gottlieb of Richmond Virginia traveled to Toronto with her New York bound husband George Seymour Maxwell a Louisville physician. She learned at a visit that Maxwell had another wife and his father knew of the prior marriage. Maxwell admitted deception and offered no excuse.
The new Hamburg-American Line steamer Pennsylvania will be the world’s largest freight carrier. It has 20 000 tons displacement and 19 000 tons dead weight with 660 by 82 feet hull, triple expansion engines totaling 6600 HP, and 15 knot speed. Accommodations include 200 first class and 1500 steerage passengers, with completion expected in early 1896.
Philadelphia December 10 three candidates publicly announced for the United States senate seat held by Cameron. Lieutenant Governor Watres of Scranton ex Attorney General Palmer of Wilkes-Barre and Jack Robinson the Sixth district representative in Washington joined the race. Robinson may not win but if serious will push the others in a hard fought contest.
A syndicate of American capitalists obtains a concession from the Chinese government to build a 200 mile railroad from tidewater to Pekin tapping a coal region. Construction and operation will be under Chinese supervision with American capital and engineers as principals. Prominent figures listed include Senator Calvin S. Brice White law Reid and ex Secretary of State John W. Foster.
Cyclists in Mexico form a fund to prosecute brutal coachmen after dusk in city streets. The death of Paymaster Hill of the Mexican National Railway and a separate incident where a French cyclist was run down have sparked public outrage and a popular subscription to capture those responsible.
The board of general appraisers ruled the twenty cent per export certificate fee charged by customs collectors illegal, affecting thousands of dollars yearly. The treasury department instructed collectors to stop collection. A separate report from Cariale Pennsylvania notes a Reading trail collision in Mt. Holly involving Farmer Michael Gleim. the wagon collapsed and horses veered, with Gleim injured.
Finley’s advertises a wide stock of blankets and comfortables in multiple sizes and materials. White cotton blankets range from 8 to 12-4 with various patterns, all-wool and shrunk items, plain and damask borders, and extra heavy options. Also offered are California fancy blankets, dressing gowns, bath robes, and assorted down filled comfortables plus imported sateen and eiderdown varieties in multiple colors and finishes.
Bridgeton New Jersey records note John Lake of Port Norris collapsed and died while cutting corn fodder on a Saturday afternoon. His brother Captain Ry Tako, a prominent local figure, also died suddenly nearby shortly after. The events follow years after another Redesport resident, Robert, died in an unrelated incident.
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