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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1895
Page
1
Odd specialties in all departments are being picked up while stocks stay complete for now. A week from date the festive display will depart, and expert buyers are racing to secure items before they vanish.
A catalog style notice describes a generous display of children friendly goods and household items including strong toys in metal wood and wicker along with desks chairs sewing machines and small crafts.
Our art collection remains well regarded but duplicates of top pieces exist. The warning recalls last year's Inte buyers who suffered losses, urging careful, restrained bidding this season.
President Cleveland urges a commission to investigate the Venezuela Great Britain boundary and protect American interests. He argues Monroe Doctrine must guide U.S. actions and calls for congressional appropriation to fund a thorough inquiry, warning against submission to injustice.
The correspondence outlines Olney's Monroe doctrine arbitration push and Britain's rejection of binding arbitration by a foreign judge. Lord Salisbury defends Britain's stance, arguing the Venezuela dispute involves British territory and should not be decided by another power.
The Daily News, Chronicle, Standard and Times publish Britain’s cautious reaction to Cleveland’s plan. They note Monroe Doctrine limits, warn against unrestricted arbitration, and discuss possible commissions or war risks. The Times urges firm defense of imperial interests and international-law rights.
Riots broke out as Union Traction workers began a strike in Philadelphia on December 17. Mob violence blocked almost all lines, wrecked about 300 cars, and injured a policeman. Police restored order as 190 rioters were arrested and unions claimed they acted independently of the violence.
A three year old from Larksville near John Kelly’s home stopped breathing and was pronounced dead. The body lay prepared for burial until a nurse found the child moving after a bath. The infant quickly recovered and is now in a fair way to recovery, with doctors citing the warm bath as the likely revive factor.
A water spaniel infected with rabies ran through Sedalia Missouri biting children and women and several animals before police killed the dog. The spaniel mauled the five year old son of Mrs G W O Daniels tearing his face and arms. Mrs Dan Brown and Mrs C W Clapton were bitten and the child was taken to Clinton for treatment.
Lansing reports a state literacy bulletin from the secretary of state detailing that 95 097 persons in Michigan cannot read or write English. The data cover 21 and older voters 652 920 with 4 445 illiterate. Native born illiteracy 28 per 1000 foreign born 62 or over 9 percent.
In Washington on December 17, Congress displayed strong, bipartisan support for President Cleveland’s Venezuela message. Senate applause and firm statements urged action to define the Venezuela Guiana boundary and oppose British land claims. In the House, Cantons amendment on elections committees sparked partisan debate before passage, with the Venezuela message read to open foreign affairs consideration.
The Eastern League of Professional Baseball Players met in New York Dec 17 to settle standings. Wilkes-Barre won third place over Syracuse after a dispute over a missing game. Shannon was ruled Wilkes-Barre’s player. Officers elected include President Powers and directors Stean Simpson Leingruber and Chapman. Har ry Wright day set for April 25 to benefit the Wright memorial.
In Wichita Kansas on December 17 Justice of the Peace Mathias Closen of Stillwater Texas made a bold ruling in a cow price dispute. After hearing two lawyers with technical points he admitted confusion and paid 29 to the plaintiff himself to avoid injustice, then dismissed the case.
A historical catalog item advertising Silk Dresses and a wide range of luxury fabrics and accessories. It lists silks and satins, velvets, laces, embroidered handkerchiefs, gloves, hosiery, dinner sets, linens, embroidered shams, down quilts, pillows, cushions, and umbrellas in various colors and designs.
George Tinford known as George Washington, a veteran of the 102d United States Colored Troops, was found dead in bed at the Bloomington poor farm. He drifted to the area after the Civil War and avoided signing a pension application, fearing slavery might be imposed again.
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