Gift buyers warned of better presents and savings
If you have not yet done your gift buying both you and your friends are in luck because presents are likely to improve and everyone is set to save money in the process.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1895
Page
1
Separate Boxes In Pluck Sold Cheap for Two
An advertisement notes a pair of beautifully mounted pluck boxes in silver selling as a set for two dollars with a new price of 1.39.
Wee Tots Dollar Furniture for Dining Room and Parlor
New price offer highlights Wee Tots Dollar Furniture items for dining room and parlor in large size. The listing emphasizes a low-cost option with a five cent threshold for customers seeking affordable furnishings.
Committees Formed as Reed Names House Panels for Congress
Washington dated December 22 reports Speaker Reed announced the full committee lineups for the new Congress. Key picks include Ways and Means led by Nelson Dingley and major chairmanships across Foreign Affairs to War Claims. Sworn in members Bankhead and Hutcheson attended session. The Venezuela boundary commission funding and holiday recess were placed before the Ways and Means Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Reed
House of Representatives
Committee On Ways and
House
Messie Bankhead
Clark
Dems
Ala
Hutcheson
Dem
Tex
Oan Hich
Pruden
Senate
Eed
Mules
D. B. Henderson
Iowa
John Dalzeil
Pennsylvania
C.F. Cry
Georogia
Kenton McMillan
Times- Bed
Wiss and Means
Nelson Dingley
Dr. Maltin
Sereno Ki
Mayne
New York
John Dalwal
Albert J. Hopitie
Illinois
C. A. Grosvenor
Ohio
Chiaries A. Russell
Conneticut
Sags di Luna
George Brewle
Initiana
M. N. Johnson
North Dakota
Walter Evans
Kentucky
J. Ak. Towne
Minnesota
Charles PF
Kap
Georgia
Benton McMillan
Tennessee
Henry G. Turner
John C. Vareney
Alissouri
Joseph Wheeler
Alabama
J. J. Mctaurin
South Carolina
G. Cannon
Ullnots
H. H. Hingham
W. W. Grout
Vermont
A. Northway
William A. Stone
W. C. Arnol
Rhode Island
E. J. Hainer
Nebraska
Richard Blue
Mahlon Pitney
New Jersey
James H. Hemmingway
Indiana
John BE. McCall
Joseph Db. Savera
Texas
A. M. Dockery
Missouri
L. A. Livingstone
Samuel Stobertson
Louisiana
F. J. Leyton
J. Bartlett
R, KR. Hitt
W. Draper
Massachusetts
R Adams
Lemuel E. Quiles
Robert Cousins
Charles FP. Taft
William A. Smith
Michigan
Joe
Francis G. Newlands
Nevada
John K. Cowen
Maryland
Arine and Fisheries
Ween
G._D. Perkins
Iownaa Hopkins
Minolta
L. M. Strong
Griewell
J. Simpkins
It. &. Miner
Wisconsin
A. 8. Berry
G. A. Robbing
Alabang
M. Cooper
Florida
J. F. Fitzgerald
M. Crowley
Hivers and Harbors
W. B. Hooker
Herman
Oregon
M. Stephenson
J. K.leyburn
Ek Nla
H.C. Cooper
T. I. Burton
W. E. Barrett
W. Reeves
Milneis
Co A. Towne
Doverer
West Virginia
T. Cc. Catchings
Mississippi
KB. Lanter
R. H. Clarke
Apeucete
Arkansas
A. §. Berry
Kenucky
Charles A. Poutelle
Maine
John B. Robinson
George W. Hulick
Ohilo
Co. Hilborn
California
Melvile Bull
Martin N. Johnson
Co. A. Hartman
Montana
Henry C. Brewater
W. F. L. Hadley
Addison 8
McCline
James H. Southward
Eens Benjaminsl. Fairchild
H. Loudensinger
Dolewata
Frank J. Cannon
Utah
John W. Allen
Miselneippi
J. Bankhead
Town
Newton M. Curtis
Ew York
Benjamin
Marsh
Fiphralm W. Woomer
Marshall Griffin
Georra N
Virginia
Georre
McClellan
Toserh J. Hart
Percy
Vacaames A
Selling Our Stocks Speculators Profit as Berlin Markets Nigerian
Berlin reports ongoing public interest in the U S Great Britain dispute remains low key while financial anxiety grows on European exchanges. Berlin Frankfurt and Vienna show active selling of American stocks driven by speculative activity Lenders expect gold outflows from the United States amid doubts about American railroads and industry and hopes for a tariff war fade as agrarian interests push for protectionist policy in Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
United States
Great Britain
Frankfort
Vienna
Siow
Berne
London
Germany
The Man Responsible Schomburghk and the Venezuela Boundary
The article outlines how Schomburgk, born in Germany, migrated at 22, worked as a clerk in Boston and Philadelphia, joined a Richmond tobacco firm, then drifted to the West Indies. His botanical work drew London Geographical Society attention, guiding Orinoco explorations, Victoria Regia Lily discovery, and the Venezuela Guiana boundary commission. He was knighted and served in British consular service until his death in 1865.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Schomburgk
Germany
Boston
Philadelphia
Richmond
West Indies
London Geographical Society
Orinoco
Venezuela
Guiana
Schomburek
Funeral of Captain Isaac Basement in Washington
The funeral service for Captain Isaac Basement, longtime assistant doorkeeper, was held at the First Presbyterian Church in the afternoon. Attending were senators Gorman Sherman Hawley Peffer and Mitchell as a senate committee, with interment in the Congressional regional cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hassett
Washington
Isac Baaset
Sermie
Firet Priterian Church
Am Thone
Gorman Sherman
Hawley
Peffer
Mitchell
Senate
Wee
Philadelphia Quiet as Traction Strike Halts Cars
Philadelphia sees a citywide lull as the Union Traction strike suspends all cars. Negotiations fail to produce recognition for the Amalgamated association. Mayor Warwick tightens security while Welsh vows not to arbitrate.
Conference on Pennsylvania Railroad Strike Near Settlement
Company officials left the Eighth and Dauphin offices after a late meeting with strikers' representatives. General Manager Beetem is believed to have authority to act. By 1 am the strikers committee had not returned. Earlier, a mayoral conference with Wm. J. Latta, Wanamaker, and Wm. Singerly sought a settlement. talks were ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth
Dauphin Streets
Beetem
Wm. J. Latta
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wanamaker
Wm. M. Singerly
Three Italian laborers killed in New Rochelle dynamite blast
In New Rochelle on December 22 three Italian laborers Antonet Prello John Rose and Frank Hroke were killed when dynamite cartridges thawed near a fire exploded. Foreman James Avery was taken into custody for questioning as the blast shattered nearby windows and damaged buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Rochelle
Antonet Prello
John Rose
Frank Broke
James Avery
Dean Street
New York and Hartford
Prello
Frank Hroke
Rose
Foreman Avery
Michael Parker
Larchmont
Mount Vernon
WRECK OF THE WILLOWBANK
Plymouth reports British cruiser Blake sighted the Berlin after the Willowbank collision off Portland. Berlin had a hole in her bow and no sign of the Willowbank. the Kerlin is identified as the ship that collided. All 39 Willowbank crew saved except the pilot who perished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mer
Plymouth
Blake
Chatham
Portland
Berlin
Willowbank
Glasgow
International Navigation Company
Antwerp
New York
Dover
Southampton
Colwision
International Company
Kerlin
Hurst Castle
Solent
Herlin
Duluth Teacher Fatally or Wounded Highwayman
Miss May Grier a Duluth public school teacher shot at and wounded a highwayman on a deserted West Duluth street as he attempted to rob her of $75. She carried a revolver for protection and fired as he fled after grabbing her pocketbook. Police seek the assailant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Minn
Higthwayman
Miss May Grier
Miss Grier
Archie McMillen
Queen and the Trouble Over Venezuelan Difficulty
The Queen shows keen anxiety over the Venezuelan issue as Lord Salisbury meets at the Foreign Office and dispatches a long message to Osborne House. Her memory of Prince Consort's memo on the Trent affair may push her to intervene to prevent a rupture between Britain and Venezuela.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dee
Lord Salisbury
Foreign Office
Osborne House
Isle of Wight
Prince Consort
Trent
Spain Seeks 60 Million Peseta War Loan From Banks
Madrid December 22. The government is endeavoring to raise a loan of 60 000 000 pesetas from Spanish banks to fund the Cuba campaign. General Martinez Campor is authorized to cut duties on imported railway material to speed the Cuban railway system, deemed vital to Spain’s interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Cuba
Martinez Campor
Spain
Italy as peacemaker offers to arbitrate in BritUS dispute
Rome reports Italy offered to act as arbitrator in the conflict between Great Britain and the United States. Britain has not replied. In Colon, a US Monroe Doctrine demonstration drew large crowds at the American consulate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
The
Temps
Rome
Italy
Great Britain
United States
Colon
Tariff Law Revisions and Silver Debates Ahead in Congress
Congress plans holiday sessions to push financial relief measures. The Ways and Means Committee will fast track tariff amendments possibly extending thirty months, issue three percent bonds, and adjust national bank notes to bolster revenue. Senate debate likely limited with pending House and silver issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
Congress
Cleveland
House
Ways and Means
Secretary of the Treasury
Committee On Banking and Currency
West
Treasury
Butler
North Carolina
Altogeter
No Recruits Sought for Armenian Relief Expedition
Washington reports a flood of applications from nurses doctors and others to join the Red Cross for the Armenian relief effort. The national relief staff is considered sufficient for now though offers are on file for future expansion. Clara Barton President Red Cross offers thanks for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Red Cross
Red Crocs
The
Clara Horton
American National Red Cross
Struck It Rich in Marietta as Oil Men Rally
Marietta Ohio December 22 excitement runs high among oil men over a potential county gusher. The Glendale Oil Co reports a Berea Grit strike on the Becker farm six miles east of Marietta. Indications point to a big well likely yielding hundreds of barrels per day, signaling overwhelming county impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
Ohio
Glendale Ol Company
Becker Farm
Powder works rush orders for government contracts
Unelo Sam Powder reports rapid use of an order for 125000 pounds monthly for government needs. Men are working under pressure due to war scare, with sites in Banta Cros Cal noting the rush and lack of preparation for the surge.
Finley's Holiday Goods Silk Dress Offer
Finley's Holiday Goods promotes a Silk Dress as an ideal gift for ladies. The ad highlights quality and appeal as a seasonal fashion option for shoppers seeking a tasteful present.
Vast Display of Ladies and Gentlemen Accessories
Very attractive black and colored silks and satins, elegant Persian silks for waists, laces and handkerchiefs with embroidery, gloves, hosiery, underwear, dine and lunch sets, napkins towels and tableware, pillows and cushions, down comfortable textiles, and an elegant stock of umbrellas in latest designs.
Warm S Sun and Slight Warmth in Pennsylvania
A brief weather note indicates fair conditions with light winds in Pennsylvania, followed by warmer temperatures and a southerly breeze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
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Britannia Metal
Earth
GLOBE
Committees
MR. Dingley
Grow
Congressman Scranton
Wiliam P. Hepburn
E. T. Lowd
Charles Daniela
H. J. Johnson
Rampel W
Metall
Mavenchusette
Orbite Bhulldines
Erounda
L. Milliken
Pacific Ralroada
Richard Barthardt
Navy Department
H. PF. Thomas
Post Office Department
H. Bingham
Interior Department
Charles Curtis
Kansas
B. Hermann
G. W. Ray
J. A. Pickler
South Dakota
T. M. Phillips
T. M. Draper
D. Apskey
Masaachusetts
Bo FF. Mareh
G. W. Smith
Lano
M. Brosilla
W. W. Bowers
Chicago Times- Herald
Nelson Dingley, JR
Ways and Means Committee
Bears
Schomburgh
Traction Company
Traction
Amalgamated Association
Union Traction Company
Eighth and
Strelkers
Mahon
Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employes
Lutz
George Chance
Typographical Union
George Griffith
Welsh
John Lowther Welsh
Amalgamated Association of
Street Raiway
Market
Chestnut Street
Lancaster Avenue
Warwick
Couny
Aur
Neetom
Weldh
Union Trastion
Trouble
Red Cross Society
Marietta Oil
Finley’s Holiday Goods
Our
Lackawanna Avenue
Oliday
W. J. Weichel, Jeweler
Bpruce
Ordnance Board
Army
Chief of Ordnance
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