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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1895
Page
1
A town notes leftover holiday goods remain on shelves and in displays. Small items in various departments show reduced pricing as merchants clear space for new stock. Locals are reminded to check for remaining seasonal items before the sale ends.
The House voted 260 to 81 to approve a temporary revenue measure aimed at funding government expenses and addressing a deficit. Debate split along party lines with Republicans framing it as a temporary revenue fix and Democrats opposing as a broader tariff revision. A subsequent joint resolution by Rep Cannon authorized transfer of territorial property to a new state.
A large group of forty Republican representatives from twenty five states gathered at the Ebbitt House in Washington to oppose the bond bill from the Ways and Means Committee. Led by Kansas's Broderick the conference sought to shape a plan for rule action and urged a longer discussion period, warning against retirement of greenbacks in peace.
Nashua New Hampshire December 26 Mrs Hannah Livett aged about 107 the oldest person in the state died born in Kilmore Kerry Ireland June 17 1789 came to America 47 years ago with twelve children only one surviving her brother died aged 105 and ten brothers and one sister all lived past ninety Plymouth Massachusetts December 26 Mrs Mary Morey died at 101 years four months wife of Ichabod Morey who died in 1840.
Hooker Steinberger, a youth brought to Louisville on Monday night, narrowly escaped lynching after a mob formed over a murder accusation. He disclaims knowledge of the girl and says he was three miles from the house at the time, seeking safety in the city.
Steinberger faces a murder charge for firing a shot into his young cousin Annabelle Steinberger as she prepared for bed. He plans to prove an alibi. The incident stirred major fear in Glasgow with potential lynching if he remained there.
Prof L W Saunders a deaf mute and longtime teacher at the State Deaf and Dumb asylum was shot dead tonight at 7 by his nephew KR Young as Saunders wore Santa Claus garb and approached Young’s house near the Institute. The shot passed through Saunders and he died in the hall within minutes. Saunders was related to Capt R L Saunders, a fairs official from the state, and was highly respected as a teacher.
A Christmas celebration at Mariners' Bethel church on Front and Union streets faced a frightful scare when high winds lifted half the roof, causing bricks and mortar to fall and a rush to the single exit. About 600 people, including many children, fled in panic. several were knocked down or cut, but no serious injuries reported.
London dispatch notes the Daily News will say Olney forwarded a private dispatch to Lord Salisbury and seeks to defend Cleveland. It asserts there is nothing incredible in the move and that Olney intended no insult or mischief, and has since tried to undo any errors in his Monroe Doctrine diplomacy.
A Christmas celebration near Uniontown PA ends in tragedy with France, a Black man, fatally shot at a Bridgeport dance by a stranger over a disputed dance with a woman. Handel Cook dies from a Christmas salute gunfire and Alfred Johnson is wounded. In Cognethville a Black man is shot in the head during a fight and likely to die. Scottdale violence leaves Ted Collins fatally stabbed amid multiple injuries. Unclear assailants. several arrests reported today.
London reports a Vienna dispatch saying Lord Salisbury negotiates with France and Holland to align against President Cleveland. Spain is said to back Britain, with a quadruple alliance possible among Great Britain, France, Holland, and Spain to defend possessions in the Americas.
A garbled report notes county Treasurer Reed and family concerns at Ashley. C Magee makes a $100000 gift for Pittbure buildings. A Santa Claus act at a Pittburg school leads to injuries from a gas stove fire involving Josh Phillips and Clarence Nourse. A DuBois citizens commission suggests the county assumes the now 70000 dollar county poor home from the contractor amid payment dispute. J H Carpentier disappears from the Carpentree Taylor enterprise.
Reports from Managua describe a general reception at the U S Legation with President Zelaya and the cabinet as the London syndicate agrees to ad referendum terms. The deal grants export duties on coffee to secure a reduced interest rate on rails bonds issued in 1836, while Nicaragua faces potential annulment of the canal contract amid English influence.
The Pacific steamer Strathnevis, missing since October 1 after departing Tacoma for the Orient, arrived in Port Townsend at midnight in tow of the Miowera. After a wrecked propeller and a snapped shaft, passengers and crew endured a perilous voyage with the vessel near destruction off Destruction Island and Cape Flattery.
The Times reports that bankers discussed treasury department bond proposals, loan terms, and subscription plans. J Pierpont Morgan had many callers, with no formal conference, and an expected bond call of 100000 dollars.
Cincinnati December 25 Miss Emma McClow a public school teacher made a wager with a friend that detectives could not catch her while shoplifting She attempted to rob Mabley and Carew company store and was caught taking a small match safe before the chief of police who lectured her.
At the Harvard school on Fifth avenue the fourth annual Inter-collegiate chess tournament began this afternoon with big games and strong competition expected among teams from multiple colleges.
Reports from Key West dated December 26 state a battle occurred yesterday between insurgent forces and Spanish troops. The Spanish van guard commanded by Colonel Pratt was killed, and Campos directed a retreat to Jarellanos where his troops dig in. El Rouge was captured by Gomes and key figures. the Spanish residents were forced to military service and twelve men were executed for poisoning a reservoir. The town was burned after arms and provisions were seized and insurgents headed toward Quintana and Jovellanos.
Max Cohen 22 was found dead in his Baltimore area home after shooting himself. A note accused Belle Cohen of deceit and a woman from Low Street, who knew Cohen, said she ended their relationship after learning of his mistreatment of friends.
Florence Mack aged 17 daughter of V N Mack of St Trumbull avenue died after a splinter under a thumbnail caused lockjaw. The fragment broke off last Saturday. the physician removed it and advised poultices but instructions were ignored. She fell ill Sunday and died Monday in Detroit.
An eighteen horsepower boiler used for piling on the Ocean Grove boardwalk exploded in a building on the ocean front formerly occupied by Bond Wave Power. Engineer Edwin Peskham escaped seconds before the blast. debris and embers lightly injured him. The boiler shot through cedar planks and landed about an eighth of a mile offshore. cause remains unexplained though the engineer says water level was adequate.
Oxford Pennsylvania records two sudden deaths on Christmas morning. Mrs M E Collom of Locust street was found dead in bed by her daughter who had prepared breakfast. Neal Patton collapsed and died on Market Street while walking downtown about 8 a.m.
A fierce blizzard hit Indianapolis early this morning with escalating violence by noon. Streets became impassable as tangled telephone and electric lines failed. one horse died and several people were knocked senseless by live wires.
The Buffalo Traction Company received a charter to operate streetcar service in Buffalo New York with fares capped at four cents and one cent for transfers. General William M rant ee, commissioner of Brooklyn, returned from Louisiana and denied charges of buying votes for Major McKin ley in that state. Governor Altgeld of has demanded and ro of Attorney Gen-
Four armed masked men held up a Mission Street electric car eight miles from the city injuring Reuben M. Clark, John Brenner, and Policeman John Josephs. They seized $3,000, fired about fifty shots, and escaped with a pursed route after taking the money from Clark.
A festive event in Bora with crowds outside a schoolhouse turns violent when two famous shooters, Mitchell and Johnston, exchange shots leaving Johnston dead and Mitchell fatally wounded. In nearby Munfords ville a drunken dispute ends with a fatal shotgun blast. A Peach Orchard dance ends with Hattie Snowden gravely wounded. Authorities report Reed arrested after pursuing him for an attempted assault in Mercer county.
Private Custave Gluck of the Engineer Battalion received a $10 check from Major W Beebe, a retired ordnance officer, for promptly punching a fellow soldier who vowed to refuse fighting England. Gluck, once blacklisted for a month, was granted leave to visit Major Beebe in New York after presenting the reward letter.
Constantinople correspondent reports that Zitoun, held by Armenians, fell to Turkish attacks. Many defenders of the Pastry? line fled to the hills as Sultan's forces pressed the assault.
A stone mason named F. Ross was shot and killed yesterday morning in Berwin near Philadelphia. The victim, described as a drunkard by witnesses, died at the scene with Emery T as a possible suspect, while police investigate the ambush and motive.
A period advertisement highlights a wide range of ladies wear and accessories. It promotes silks, laces, velvets, gloves, hosiery, handkerchiefs, and embroidered linens. Includes dinner sets, napkins, towels, and home textiles with Luxury fabrics and umbrellas.
An 1895 advertisement urges readers to start the year with Last Busy Week featuring durable honest shoes. It highlights comfort and happiness through footwear choice.
In Tower City Pennsylvania on December 26, Harry Hessler nine slung by a catamount as he wandered with his father Paul Hessler of Clark’s Valley. The boy screamed and ran tripping on a stone allowing the animal to tear at his clothing before the father drove it off. Harry remained unconscious on arrival home but his condition listed as slightly improved.
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