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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1895
Page
1
Citizens praise the Globe Warehouse for a liberal Christmas display with bargains on books and holiday goods. Shoppers, children, and housekeepers express delight at prices and selection, noting the opportunity to finish home touches and find favorite editions at lower costs.
A local catalog lists a wide range of gift items including 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 in varied styles for gifting during the season.
A vivid list chronicles the vast array of toys available for children including horses, wagons, battleships, steam engines, trains, dolls, furniture, sewing machines, wash sets, cookware, Noahs Ark figures, stables and related playthings filling the shop.
A display features Home Pictures in elegant frames, Books with choice bindings, Photo Albums, Painted Plaques, Abundant Silver Ware, Cut Glass, Fancy Sets, Book Causes and Racks, Sewing Machines, Art Trinkets and many more items. The event showcases a broad range of decorative and practical household goods.
The senate session debated three proposed commemorations including a $2000 Victor Hugo statue for a Washington library, a $50000 John Paul Jones monument, and a Franklin Pierce statue in Concord New Hampshire. A separate rule amendment and Cuban belligerency recognition were discussed but no action taken. The article then shifts to a humorous tale of an elderly groom misreading a wedding check, demanding interest, and a framed 15 cent voucher in the minister’s study.
Washington outlines the sequence of steps if a resolution to impeach Ambassador Bayard passes. The House impeaches, appoints managers, and sends articles to the Senate while the Senate conducts trial. Removal and disqualification are final penalties, with possible further indictment. Congress has dealt with seven impeachment cases in history.
Charles Turnblad, a bachelor homesteader near Carney on the Chicago and Northwestern line, armed with a musket and a hand fashioned scythe blade, fought Sheriff Astrup and deputies before his capture. The sheriff escaped being shot and a deputy was slashed. Turnblad was detained for sanity evaluation and to be sent to the Newberry asylum.
In Owoaso Michigan on December 11 a local note recounts a September event when Rev W B Matteson of the Baptist church joined a couple in marriage the groom aged around 70 and the bride significantly younger. The item hints at a controversial or secretive union within the community.
Minneapolis December news reports the execution of Harry Hayward for the murder of Miss Ging. He faced the gallows with a defiant attitude, delivered a long statement, and offered a partial confession amid witnesses and death watches. An autopsy followed, with experts noting a largely normal brain. His parents later laid him to rest at Lakewood cemetery.
Barbara Aub reportedly repudiates a Thanksgiving confession of false swearing and confirms her testimony against Walter L. S Langerman. Assistant District Attorney Townsend cites Barbara’s aunt Mrs Mitchell as the source of the retrenchment and claims pressure from Door of Hope workers. Frederick B House, Aub’s counsel, says no confession was made. The district attorney declines further comment.
Senate committee resumes municipal mismanagement probe and opens police scrutiny. D. C. Gibboney testifies that law and order society fights saloons while police in uniform frequent speak easies. He notes officers shielded in court and a pattern of lax discipline.
In Monongahila county near Opekiska Hood store was robbed last night. A posse found a camp and three men in a skiff overturned in the dam eddy. Two bodies were recovered believed slain by oar blows. the third suspect fled and is being hunted as searchers comb the woods.
Lillian Russell, in New Orleans for an engagement, fell ill with acute bronchitis after a Memphis arrival in severe weather. She missed last night’s performance and was unable to appear again, with doctors warning the condition could worsen if not treated. Marie Wainwright extended her own run to cover the slot.
Saline county residents follow a district court case in Topeka where Thomas Wickersham sues Clara Ahart for 5000 dollars after being jilted and Ahart marries Thomas Cavanaugh a Colorado ranchman Ahart denies the engagement claim and asserts right to marry.
The body of Joshua Davis of Bridgeville was found in the woods near his home after a two week gunting expedition search. A party of gunners located the body late yesterday afternoon.
A shepherd dog near Somonank became trapped by a chain while seeking food. For eight days it endured snow and rails as a makeshift prisoner, surviving on scraps before a search party found it near death and returned it to its owner for proper care.
The Germanic from New York collided with the Cumbrae near Crosby lightship in dense fog. The Cumbrae sank, the Germanic sustained bow damage and rescued all aboard the Cumbrae. No lives were lost. Passengers included Lord Dunraven and Ellice Jeffreys.
Snippet from a Northwestern Ohio report mentions a snow event and local observations. The text is garbled but signals weather related notes and a regional focus with indirect references to dates and places. More readable context is needed for precise details.
Washington discussion centers on wool duties and whether to shift to a specific rate. Republicans split between pushing reform and fearing a presidential veto while a broader plan or a modest five to six cent per pound levy is debated. A proposed 10 to 20 percent pay boost tests the presidents stance as Armenia relief funds are offered to Red Cross chief Clara Barton.
In Providence December 11 court action ends as J M Ripley for Elizabeth M Colt discontinues her divorce petition against ex Attorney General Samuel P Colt. Colwell for Colt reads a statement that suit against J J Van Alen for alienation of affection is discontinued. Colt denies unbecoming conduct charges were intended.
A large fire in the St Francis suburb of Milwaukee destroys the St Amelianus Orphan asylum and risks the Catholic seminary across a creek. As winds gusted, communications failed, but by 11 40 p m the blaze was under control and the loss, estimated at 50600, was fully insured.
A Tauris dispatch reports 60,000 Armenian refugees crowding Van after 200 villages in the province were destroyed. Turks hinder relief efforts led by Dr Grace Kimball and others.
Mrs Charlotte Howell faces trial in Wellsboro Pennsylvania for the murder of Miss Elizabeth Knapp with the case largely circumstantial. Evidence closed as prosecutors allege links are missing while the defense highlights Howell’s good reputation and lack of motive. A sensational claim about detective Dupignac surfaced but witnesses contradicted the story.
London police report a sensational double suicide attempt at the Grand Hotel Sunday night. Charles Galloway of Muldvale and a sister in law exchanged revolver shots, both suffering serious wounds and considered unlikely to recover. The assailants reportedly had a prior dispute over a Hassan.
Four masked men entered the J. J. Bachar store in Carey Ohio and forced owner J. J. Bachar to stand by while three others broke the safe and took about 1000 dollars in cash and 2500 dollars in watches and rings before fleeing. Local police searched for the robbers.
Results from yesterday's pool tournament in Syracuse show De Oro 125 Keogh 125 Sutton 81. Current standings place Clearwater 6-0, Keogh 4-1, De Oro 4-2, Sutton 3-3, Stofft 4-4, Rorgan 4-6. De Oro offered to play the "Boy Wonder" for 1000 in New York after facing Eby tonight, but no agreement.
The Duckworth club of Cincinnati passed a resolution endorsing President Cleveland on the Monroe Doctrine and telegrammed Governor McKinley requesting to be enlisted as the First Ohio Volunteer Infantry to fight for the flag in case of war.
Fire engulfed the worsted and woolen mill of Crossingham and Patton at Mechanic and Morton streets Wan, causing near total loss. Insurance coverage nearly exhausted his estimates.
Four persons were fatally injured in a collision on the Kansas City and Independence Electric Railway tonight in Kansas City Missouri.
An eighty year old man in Blom eburg slept since Saturday. Michael Cronin aged committed suicide at West Cata sauqua Cambria county. A group must repay four thousand seven excess salary drawn since 1491. A second degree murder verdict was found at Sunbury for killing Antonio at Bhamonkin aries por.
A catalog style listing shows white cotton blankets in multiple weights and sizes, plus white and grey cotton blankets, all wool and shrunk blankets, plain and damask borders, California and fancy options. Also featured are bed coverings like comfortables, Sateen white cotton, silkoline, and eiderdown in assorted colors and patterns, with prices and styles for dressing gowns, bath robes, and children's wear.
In Muncie Indiana on December 11 the Delaware county commissioners ruled Sonvic must wear prison stripes after numerous escapes. The decision labels 22 inmates as plain criminals and adopts a harsh measure to curb further escapes.
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