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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1895
Page
1
A full set of rubber soldiers sailors cowboys and other figures for making battle pictures offered at a new price of 25 cents. Includes figures for creating dramatic scenes and dioramas. Ideal for children and hobbyists seeking affordable, durable miniatures.
A two piece set of collar and cuff boxes, described as plush and silver mounted, is offered at a new price of 1.39 after previously selling for 2. The notice emphasizes the attractive packaging and discount.
New price 85c Britannia metal tea sets full number of pieces large size 6c extra size 79c.
Washington reports on a Republican wage and means committee plan to amend tariffs, projecting about forty million dollars in annual revenue. A separate bond issue to support the gold reserve is also proposed, with two measures to be debated and likely passed soon.
Washington notes show the senate not in session and the house ad journed after an hour as Ways and Means mulls a response to the presidents financial request A Henderson resolution seeks immediate floor action on the bill The day sees bills on McKinley era duties wool and cotton silver coinage for bullion soldiers telegraph operator pensions and a 1400 appropriation to secure naval projectiles with a stated lack of reserve stock in the navy.
The commission will be composed of three men chosen by President Cleveland. The aim is to appoint non political figures who command respect on both sides of the Atlantic and are recognized for statesmanship, science and letters. It is noted that none of the currently mentioned names will likely serve.
Anderson Ind Dec 23 Herron Richardson former leader of the Scatterfield white era who turned state's evidence against his old associates was charged in the circuit court today with having stolen several articles another of the gang was sent to prison Judge ordered that
Prosecutor Scanlon refused to try Richardson claiming he promised immunity. He left the courtroom and Judge appointed Bartlett Campbell to proceed. Sheriff Starr warned Scanlon could face contempt and vowed deputies would not jail him.
Laula Goffinet a 40 year old French cook residing at 1418 Cherry street shot his landlady Mrs B H Neafie 20 in the head then killed himself. Neafie not seriously wounded and expected to recover. Goffinet recently unpaid for three weeks of board and left a letter saying he was tired of love unrewarded. He had worked as a chef at Broad Street Station Penn RR.
General Nelson A Miles told about 950 descendants of the Pilgrim Fathers at the Continental hotel that the United States must enlarge its standing army and build coast and harbor defenses. He argued for long preparation in peacetime to deter war, citing China as an example of misplaced confidence.
Canton reports marriage licenses issued to Harry Parison aged 60 and Peter Pariso aged 4. Harry will wed Mary Yoder aged 28 of Robertaville, while Peter will marry Anna Schramm aged 39 of Maximo. Both brides recently divorced, adding notable social twists to the quartet of nuptials.
A Texas militia board investigated a Dallas artillery clash involving Captain Houston who ordered a parade salute to Governor Culberson at the state fair. The crew refused, Houston used raw recruits, and was later voted out. Rumors link the dispute to Culberson’s stance on the Corbett Fitzsimmons fight. court-martials possible.
The river rise at Pittsburg surpasses forecasts with nine feet one inch at noon. Nineteen boats carried about five million bushels of coal to southern markets, while harbor stocks reach twenty two million. An additional ten million bushels are due to be shipped today and tomorrow from the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers, signaling a first class boating stage in the Ohio.
A Grand Army post at Bharon endorses the president’s Venezuelan policy. Berks County almshouse dinner requires fifty five turkeys. Schuylkill County tax burdens anger residents amid judicial cost concerns. Fourth class portmasters named in Pennsylvania include G N Doyle West Nicholson Wyom ing County. Alvin M Stewart assigns liabilities of 10000 and assets of 15000 to J S Hague. Tulpehocken residents sue for 8000 damages over school teaching rights. H N Boose case against bidders dismissed by Alderman Kinnaird. Heavy rains halt Pennsylvania Railroad water trains at Altoona. Attorney General McCormick refuses quo warranto against James Severn but directs writ against Schuylkill County auditors. Governor Hastings names Judge Eichler of Carbon fraudulent in a related matter.
After seven days, Union Traction workers accept terms. the company will not recognize the Amalgamated Association. Disruptions peak with car attacks on Seventeenth Street, police fire on rioters, two laborers wounded, and a two-million-dollar cost to city and merchants.
Senator Male plans a joint resolution to direct the secretary of the navy to accept the ram Katahdin and add it to the U S Navy. He believes the measure would override objections by congress and notes the president’s comment that the vessel is superior, despite a speed trial and contract issues. The navy secretary may then present a recommendation to Congress.
Booker Steinberger, accused of killing Anna Belle Steinberger, escaped immediate mob action in Glasgow Kentucky. Col Robert Steinberger, father of the deceased, urged neighbors to leave the boy to the law. The suspect, who faces a Monday hearing, protested his innocence as he feared a lynching. Anna Belle had warned of a threat to her life the prior Sunday.
Mrs Wescoe of Mintonville, daughter of farmer William Sherard, faced a gang of White Caps near dusk as twenty youths pelted her house. She seized a gun to defend herself. the assailants retreated then shot through windows. Warrants were sworn for several suspects, including Dan Daugh, pitcher for the Brooklyn club, wintering in Mintonville.
Colonel C. A. Lincoln cousin of Abraham Lincoln emerges as a Populist orator in southeastern Kansas. Former Cowley County farmer, he announced one hundred meetings in Bourbon County schoolhouses. He imitates the elder Lincoln and travels a bay mare, claiming 35,000 miles across the continent.
A despatch from Caracao reports the Nanamond capt Laksy sank after a collision with the Spanish steamer Mexico near Aruba. Seven drowned, including Captain Laksy, with thirty five saved by the tug Augusta. Bank Wreckers Sentenced. Charles W Raymond and Howard M Raymond jailed seven years and five months for misappropriating Middletown National Bank funds.
The United States court of claims dismissed W. W. Hubbell of Philadelphia from a $200,000 patent dispute over cartridges used by the U S Army. Reports note minor chaos from a Philadelphia street railway strike but no disruption to streetcar service. House Ways and Means chair Dingley urged telegraph notices to absentees as a financial measure moves toward consideration Thursday. A bill would invite American republics to send plenipotentiaries to Washington within a year to discuss Monroe Doctrine acceptance as international law. Treasury guidance suggests no new bond issue until relief legislation passes or executive approval is clear. Cleveland indicated uncertainties in pending actions.
Harrisburg dispatch reports Governor Hastings did not summon the National Guard nor back Philadelphia authorities. The Union Traction Company claims unlimited power under earlier acts, with capitalization raised to thirty million by the 1893 act signed by Governor Pattison, not by Hastings.
London December 23 Sergius Stepniak a noted Russian refugee and author was killed at Chiswick while crossing a railway track to visit a friend. He did not see an oncoming train and was instantly killed as it struck him, his body severely mangled.
Dr. W. P. Palmer a famed Richmond figure and Civil War commander was struck by a mysterious affliction while denouncing President Cleveland's Venezuelan message. He became unable to speak and remains in critical condition with little hope for recovery.
In Bellefontaine Ohio on December 23 seven members of George Wheeler’s family were bedridden with poisoning after eating mince meat. Father and mother could not summon help while children were seriously affected. A physician treated the family and reported some improvement though the cause remains unknown. Eugene V Debs left Terre Haute for Philadelphia to aid striking carmen in their dispute with the traction company.
Flash from the wires reports Miss Katherine Clemons arriving in New York from Paris amid renewed talk of an engagement to Howard Gould, Judge Speer. In Montana, a district court strikes down the state license law as unconstitutional, with plans to appeal to the supreme court. The Hiawatha crew battled a twelve day sea fire off San Francisco after arriving from England. A 16 year old from Marne West Virginia is connected to an oil company worker case.
A long list highlights silk dresses and a wide assortment of ladies and gentlemen items. The catalog features black and colored silks and satins, Persian silks, laces, handkerchiefs, gloves, hosiery, underwear, dinner sets, napkins towels table scarves bedding and umbrellas in various designs. It markets embroidered Delft pieces and decorative cushions and shams with an elegant stock of umbrellas in latest styles.
Masaillon Ohio December 23 Steven Ross famed possum hunter and former slave who came to Ohio before the war was buried this afternoon at age 108. His ghost stories and possum cooking formula with mystic gibberish were well known in the Massillon area and he will be mourned though penniless and childless.
A fragment notes cloudy conditions with four threats and showers. Southwest winds are mentioned.
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