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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1895
Page
1
Holiday Leftovers Sprinkle The Storefronts
A note notes remaining holiday goods considered not worth carrying over. It mentions odd items in various departments and hints at clearance or disposal without specifying exact inventory.
Confedrates Forgiven Senator Will Bill Passed In Senate
Discussion in Washington on Senator Ali of New York bill to repeal statutes barring former Confederate officers from U S service. The bill passed after opposition to its reference, with Chandler urging quick approval and support for Democratic principles in relation to Venezuela. Also notes disaster updates on floods and rain across Kansas and Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasington
Senate
Ali
New York
United States
Sherman
Ohio
Wise
Chandler
New Hampshire
Venezuela
Senate considers silver standard joint resolution and adjourns
West proposed silver bullion and greenback payment terms as a senate joint resolution. Morrill moved reference to the finance committee. The Senate adjourned at 2 pm until Friday. In the House, President Silva’s Brazilium note congratulated Cleveland on the Monroe Doctrine. Ways and Means reported a Palm Beach sub port bill. Flagler plans a line to the Bahamas with first vessel due January 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Silva
Brazilium
House of Representatives
Cleveland
Dingley
Maine
Palm Beach
Florida
Romance Ends in Tragedy as Bride’s Father Kills Groom
Walter Scott and Miss Clara Dawson wed in Des Moines on December 4. After a brief chase to secure belongings, Scott was shot by Dawson, who had long opposed the marriage. Dawson was imprisoned. rumors of lynching subsided as guards stood watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Scott
Des Moines
Clara Dawson
Scott
R. Dawson
Sanity Commission
Mount Pleasant
Beatt
Chicago
Beott
Ohio
Keokuk
Dawson
Senator Quay May Back Hastings for U S Senate
Rumor in Harrisburg claims Senator Quay will declare for Governor Hastings as successor to Cameron in the U S Senate. Quay met Hastings after a morning Capitol visit and both deny political significance, stressing a friendly call with no discussion of policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriaburg
Quay
Hastings
United States
Cameron
Senator Quay
Harrisburg
Capitol
Washington
Floods Cause Several Lives Lost In Missouri
Rain began in Kansas City and continues. The storm threatens Jefferson and the Osage and Moreau rivers with rising floods, prompting alarm and potential evacuations as Missouri endures unusually severe weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Missouri
Jefferson
Osage and
Moreau River
Queen's Christmas Observed at Osborne With Royal Feast
London December 24 Christmas will be observed in the old style at Osborne Isle of Wight where the Queen and court are staying. The Duke of Connaught will carve the roast as the Queen toasts her subjects with a festive procession and royal dining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osborne
Dukes of Connaught
London
Isle of Wight
Duke
Duchess of Connaught
Prince
Princess Christian
Christmas Day at Windsor Court and Royal Festivities
The article describes grand Christmas celebrations in royal settings. A 100 pound plum pudding on a golden platter will be carried by four attendants while an orchestra plays carols and the national anthem. Toasts honor the late Prince Consort the Prince of Wales, Great Britain and colonies, and loyal subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Consort
Prince of Wales
Great Britain
Royal Household
Prince
Princess of Wales
Sandringham
Shooting stops elopement in Westminster incident
John T Harner, who arranged an elopement for Mrs. James Dodner’s daughter and her wealthy deaf mute fiancé, is recovering from a gunshot wound to the leg at the local almshouse. The planned ceremony failed when shooters opened fire as Harner approached the Dodner home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster
Mid
John T. Harner
James BE
Dodner
Silver Run
Harner
C¢Irl
Divorce and death by own action shock Kittanning resident
James Thompson, 30, hanged himself in Templeton while facing alimony suit from his wife who is sister of Mrs. James Stitt. He had just paid his attorney W. D. Patton and warned of a sensational secret he would reveal. The death followed his visit to discuss the divorce case amid prior threats of exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Thompson
Kittanning
Templeton
James Stitt
Thompson
W. D. Patton
Patton
Proclamation Making Utah a State Draws Warm Reception
Salt Lake City reacts to President Cleveland signing the Utah statehood proclamation. Utah will join the union on January 4 with a weekend of celebration planned. cannon booms and bells will mark the holiday. Inauguration day will be a general holiday and a time of rejoicing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Utah
Cleveland
Union of States
Salt Lake City
Coke Workers Receive Ten Percent Wage Increase
Pittsburg December 24 The coke workers of the Connellville region will gain a 10 to 15 percent raise across all labor grades posted by all companies. About 15 000 to 18 000 workers benefit and the higher pay is expected to push coke prices up. The move follows two months of company coordination and marks the highest regional wage level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Connellaville
Insurgent Campaign Expands Across Cuba Despite Spanish Efforts
An American observer reports Gomez’s rebels advancing toward Havana from the east, passing the Torcha trench near Colon, and controlling most of the island except Havana and Pinar del Rio. He notes insurgents are well supplied while Spanish forces have not intercepted their supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Mall and Express
Cuba
Havana
Maximo Gomez
Colon
Havanna
Trocha
Spain
Pinas del Rio
Vuelta Abajo
Tarmpa
Key West
Cuban War Struggle Hurts Cane Industry and Spanish War Efforts
The report details Cuban insurgent tactics and Spanish response. It notes cane production in ruin, tax income tied to sugar, and that Spain fields 115000 troops vs 40000 to 50000 insurgents. Guerrilla warfare is expected to persist until spring rains, then climate and disease threaten Spain's campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Havana
Cuba
De Lome Sees No Havana Move Despite Cuban Battles
Spanish minister to the United States says he has no information on a Havana approach by Maceo and Gomez forces. A cable from General Arderius reports battles near Matanzas with Gomez retreating in small groups and Guanabana as a strategic rail crossing. De Lome notes Cuban fighters resemble American Indians in fighting and doubts an imminent Havana advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maceo and Gomez
Havana
Senor de Lome
United States
United Press
Arderius
Cuba
Campos
Limonar
Maximo Gomez
Matanzas
Maximo Gosmez
de Lome
Drowning in Arkansas Claims Two Women and an Infant
News from Hot Springs Arkansas dated December 24 reports the drowning of Mrs Tennie Whitard of Bismarck Missouri her infant and her sister Ada Hardage while fording Forchee Creek. The infant’s body has been recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Ark
Forchee Creek
Mra
Tennie Whitard
Bismarck
Ada Hardage
Philadelphia Strike Ends as Trolley Workers Return
In Philadelphia on December 4 the strike by motormen and conductors ended under the terms agreed last night. Drivers from other cities have mostly returned home, and city traffic is back to normal with only a few imported workers remaining at their posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Arch Street Railway Directors Honor Strike Workers With Gift
The Arch Street Rail Way company directors praised their employes for fidelity during the strike on other lines and passed resolutions approving a $2500 Christmas present to be shared by 300 men. Some motormen decorated their cars with flags to mark the resumption of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arch Street Rail Way Company
Renewed Anxiety Over Missing Steamer Near Port Townsend
Dec 24 in Port Townsend Wash. a severe storm rages for two days. Telegraph lines are down and shipping halted. Steamers from the South and West seek shelter while others bound down wait for moderating weather. Fears rise for the missing Strathnevis of the North Pole Line and for the British steamer Danube that left Victoria two weeks ago to search for the disabled ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steemer
Port Townsend
Wash
South Report
ReVere Hale
Strathnevis
North Pole
Victoria
Wealth Over Our State Topic Preview From Latta Report
Secretary Latta will discuss salaries emoluments posts of profit professions trades and occupations in the forthcoming Internal Affairs report. The Pennsylvania non Philadelphia value totals 79 200 079 for 1895 with real estate taxed around two billion dollars and county property at over 2 2 billion. Philadelphia up sharply while several counties show declines. taxes and indebtedness figures are given but debts of Philadelphia are excluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Latta
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Chester
Northampton
Northumberland
Perry
Schuylkill
Washington
Counties Report Debt Changes Across Philadelphia Area
The text lists counties with no debt including Bradford Bucks Butler Centre Clarion Cumberland Erie Franklin Greene Lackawanna Lawrence Lehigh McKean Northampton Somerset Susquehanna Venango Washington Wyoming. It also notes counties increasing indebtedness during the year: Bedford Cameron Carbon Crawford Bik Fulton Jefferson Northumberland Perry Potter Tioga Union. All other counties held steady or reduced totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Bradford
Bucks
Hutler
Centre Clarion
Cumberland
Erie
Franklin
Greene
Lackawanna
Lawrence
Lehigh
McKean
Northampton
Somerset
Susquehanna
Venango
Washington
Wyoming
Bedford
Cameron
Carbon
Crawford
Bik
Fulton
Jefferson
Northumberland
Perry
Potter
Tioga
Union
Couple Die by Gas In New York Home Tragedy
Arno FE Korb 27 and his wife Maria Theresa attempted gas asphyxiation in their apartment at 653 East Eighty sixth Street. Korb died, Maria is unconscious with slim chance of recovery. They left a mystery surrounding motive. Korb worked as a bookkeeper on Leonard Street. they had a 9 year old son and employed a servant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Arno FE
Korb
Maria Theresa
East Eighty Sixth Street
Leonard Street
Bland advocates free coinage of silver and gold
St. Louis dispatch notes Hon. R. P. Bland wiring the Chronicle that his remedy for financial troubles is free coinage of silver and gold. He favors redemption of government obligations in gold or silver coin, prefers treasury notes on warrants, and would not issue bonds or raise taxes, stating the policy is good for peace or war. Signed K. P. Bland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
R. P. Bland
the Chronicle
Treasury
K.P. Bland
Pillage and Slaughter in Hadjin Terrible Turmoil
A Boston letter reports Hadjin in central Turkey besieged by Kurdish and Turkish raiders swelling into an armed force. The government is said to be inactive, allowing ongoing murder and pillage across villages in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Hadjin
Turkey
Corsicana Bank President Ends His Life
J R Bright president of the First National Bank Corsicana Texas committed death by his own action in his private office by shooting himself through the head. A bank run followed but funds were ample and the run was brief. No reason was given for the suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corsicana
Tex
Der
J. R. Bright
First National Bank
Nte
The Gold Reserve Reports December Treasury Total
The treasury gold reserve closed with all withdrawals out at 66,401,3%. New York saw withdrawals totaling 1,750,000 today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
New York
Henry Henry Sentenced for Mint Bullion Theft
James Henry, convicted of stealing bullion from the United States Mint in San Francisco, was sentenced this morning to years in prison and a fine of five thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
San Francisco
James Henry
United States Mint
Reed's Star Brightens as Reed Gathers Support for Presidency
Washington reports that after the House finances move, Samuel Reed gains favor for the White House bid. McKinley allies fear loss of influence while Reed is praised for guiding the Ways and Means measures without coercion. If bills pass, observers say Reed could win renomination by acclamation combining Harrison's vigor and McKinley's tariff strength with his own record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House of Representatives
Reed
Ways and Means Committee
McKinley
Mr. Reed
Cleveland
House
Harrison
Congress
Opinion Split Shrinks Speaker’s Presidential Chances
Readers question if the speaker ship’s low profile harms his bid. currently no one found endorsing such a view.
Terrible Raleigh Fate of Two Railmen on Charleston Line
An engine of the South Carolina and Georgia road plunged through a trestle into the Ashley river near Charleston. Engineer George Baxter and Brakeman Clarence Turner were killed. Fireman William Hoyle injured. Conductor Donnar unhurt. Baxter, long affiliated with the road, leaves a wife and many children. Turner from Shelby, NC, unmarried. Hoyle a Charleston resident with a wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
8. C
South Carolina and Georgia
Ashley River
George Baxter
Clarence Turner
William Hoyle
M. F. Donnar
Braxter
Turner
Foyle
Baxter
Shelby
N. C
Boyle
Obstinate Minister Refuses Salary. Trinity Church Closes
In Woodbridge New Jersey the Trinity Episcopal church will skip Christmas services for the first time since opening in 1763. Rev H Lighthipe refused to preach over overdue pay, was asked to resign, and the vestry closed the church after mortgaging it to cover his salary. He left for Jacksonville Florida to seek another pulpit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbridge
N. J
Trinity Episcopal Church
H. Lighthipe
Jacksonville
Fla
Car Crash on Metropolitan L Line Kills Likely Three
In Chicago at Forty eighth Street and West Harrison three people were probably fatally injured when a motor and passenger car derailed from a bump and plunged twenty feet. The injured include W. H. Brady motorman William R. King conductor and John Schiller passenger. Dallas reports a hurricane like storm from midnight to dawn causing railway damage and widespread delays across north and central Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Forty Eighth Street
West Harrison
W. H. Brady
William R. King
John Schiller
Schiller
Dallas
Tex
Texas
Citizens Read Gift For Highland Park Zoo Plan
Pittsburg residents receive 600 dollars from L. Magee and associates of Fort Pitt Street Railway for a zoological garden at Highland Park. The funds will fund zoo construction and related facilities in the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
L.’ Magee
Fort Pitt
Fatal shooting in Malvern ends Frank Ross’s life
West Chester Pa December 4 Frank Ross was instantly killed by Emmer Thomas at Malvern during an attempted self harm incident. The incident occurred tonight and authorities are investigating the shocking event in Chester County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Frank Ross
Emmer Thomas
Malvern
County
Finley’s Holiday Goods Store Listing
A detailed inventory listing silk dresses and accessories offered by Finley’s Holiday Goods. Includes black and colored silks and satins, Persian silks, velvets, laces, handkerchiefs, gloves, hosiery, underwear, dinner sets, linens, towels, shams, pillows, down comforters, and umbrellas in latest designs.
Freight Car Runaway Across Niagara Falls Bridge
A runaway freight car with a brakeman clinging to the top shouted for help as it crossed the Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge at thirty miles per hour. It entered Grand Trunk yards on the Canadian side and wrecked after colliding with a coach. Brakeman William Hoffman escaped unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Great Gorge
Niagara
Grand Trunk
William Hoffman
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Arkansas
Pacific Coast
Secretary of Internal Affairs
Mr. Bland
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Woodstock
J. Marston Ryder
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W. J. Weichel, Jeweler
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Dime Bane
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