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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1895
Page
1
The notice touts premium jackets described as nobbiest mid-winter garments offered at half value. It claims scarcity with only one to six pieces, all garments reportedly perfect, some fully lined or three quarter lined, and none costing over half their actual value.
Washington December 20 The Senate approved a resolution on the Venezuelan question after a lengthy executive session debates. Lodge reviewed the Venezuela issue stressing Monroe Doctrine maintenance and opposition to British dominance. Voters split with 38 yeas 28 nays. Populists largely abstained except Kyle South who sided with Democrats. Adjournment planned for January 7 after reconsidering Senator Cockrells resolution.
Numbers of the reserves are daily deserting, taking arms and ammunition with them. Deserters threaten future brigandage. All the Christian gendarmes in Aska Minor have revenied owing to lack of Tascitaaa.
The Hudson river is ice free at Marlborough Milton and Highland while nearby ice houses remain. Ice men remain hopeful, predicting a cold spell and thicker ice later, as mild weather lowers thaw risk for January. Reports note low river water and light rains limiting open-winter conditions.
Albuquerque reporters say Schlatter, captured in an obscure Mexican settlement eighty miles away, sat reading a Bible as the three wise men tale was cited for his prolonged sojourn. Paris business man Snyder and Stanley traced his path, noting a supposed cure for paralysis attributed to the healer. He plans to pass days at an Apache reservation before heading toward Central America on a white horse.
Benjamin F. Steiner and Mrs Lucy M Chapman were committed to prison without bail on an arson charge aimed at an apartment house at 212 South Eleventh Street to obtain $1000 in insurance. Chapman ran a carpet factory. Steiner allegedly set a mattress on fire with coal oil while seventeen residents fled. He was caught trying to pawn stolen items after the plot was uncovered.
Detectives arrest George Alexander in Wilmington on a felonious assault charge against 9 year old Mary Elizabeth Harris. The alleged attack occurred on November 25 and the girl remains critically ill. Alexander, described as repulsive in appearance, is jailed awaiting hearing as Delaware law provides for the death penalty in such offenses.
Dispatch from Constantinople reports Turkish troops in Zletoun suffer extreme cold with about fifty deaths daily from exposure. Armies outside Constantinople endure deplorable conditions. soldiers lack supplies, clothing is tattered, food poor and inadequate. Sixty thousand in Syria affected by disease.
Havana reports from December 24 describe alarm among Spanish backers as Cuban forces, aided by Gomez, mount a revived challenge. Campos winter campaign is said to have failed, threatening sugar revenue and Spanish treasury payments. Fortifications around Havana are noted, with debate over possible attack or withdrawal by opposing forces.
A Chicago newspaper man registered as H. L. Jones at a Ventura Antienina hotel died by his own hand on November 1. The body was exhumed and sent to St. Louis, with exhumation expenses covered by a telegraph from that city. The undertaker was told to conceal the subject’s identity, and the death is described as wealthy and prominent in St. Louis society.
The Iowa Indians have leased 14 000 acres from the Kaw on the Kaw reservation. They will build a village and rent out their allotted lands east of Guthrie to white farmers. The Indians seek stability and independence from allotment fragmentation and the Indian bureau.
The naval bureau of inspection report on the battleship Texas was received at the navy department today. It states the Texas has not proven itself superior and recommends many changes. Secretary Herbert declined to comment on the contents.
The Terks County poultry show last week proved successful. Burgh reportedly secured notable prizes and local vendors showcased offerings. Rosvob's tailor shop in Phenix Realden reported activities. Doctor H. J. Donaldson from Williamsport Hospital realigned duties and plans to relocate to Wellsboro. Agricultural Home Reading Circle members affiliated with State College in Center County. Prominent Lancaster attorney Walter W. Pranks faced alleged embezzlement charges from a client.
Reports from Johannesburg detail rising political tension between Uitlanders and Boer authorities. Exoduses of families, crowded trains, and scarce food accompany fears of revolution aided by Anglo diamond interests. Kruger warns of dire consequences in mining and commerce as Anglo influence, diamond syndicates, and potential turmoil draw international attention.
A 1986 order limits the United States to taking evidence only on the fraud issue in the In re buttal matter, after the defendant company sought broader access. The decision narrows evidence gathering and signals a contested discovery phase.
Mary Ann Chappelle a 20 year old Pittsburg schoolteacher fell into a trance on December 16 and remained unconscious until Christmas. Neighbors gathered for nine days offering advice as her family watched. She later awoke saying she could not recall dreams or visions.
A Philadelphia meeting reports ongoing discontent among traction workers after the strike settlement. The committee demanded higher pay for ten hour shifts, enclosed car platforms, and restoration of old positions, but General Manager Beeman offered only new hires as extras and deferred platform changes pending experiments. The union awaits the final decision after more talks.
Four Schwartz brothers Joseph Christian David and Jaca along with Amish church members in southern Decatur County were arrested on alleged unlawful marriages including couples and cousin unions. The colony of about 560 Amish denies civil law and says they will let the law run its course while awaiting bond set at 5000 dollars.
Reports say Pope County wife murderer John Shumebarger is trapped in the hills east of Market City as sheriff's posse closes in. Shuttle charger tracked near Parker City, with locals stating he would rather die than surrender amid a vengeful crowd.
Detroit reports General Dyrenfurth, known as the rainmaker, offers a scheme to dispel London fog. He says 850000 could fund experiments and suggests hydrogen gas balloons and fog stations to trigger rain as fog rolls in from the sea.
Gustave H. Medick manager of the Home Dressed Beef company Wheeling West Virginia sues the Butchers and Packers Magazine and Charles J Loeffler for $25,000 alleging libel. The suit stems from articles about a Wheeling meat war in which Medick was expelled after being accused of collaborating with wholesalers.
Benjamin Luff died at Chester hospital from bullet wounds after being shot on Christmas Eve in the street. Absalom Watson is under arrest as the alleged shooter in this Chester incident.
Allentown Pa December 3 Thomas Walker aged 46 years suffocated at the Union foundry Catassauqua when a blast was turned on as he leaned over the top of a cupola the fire showered him leaving a widow and child.
A heavy snow storm grips northwestern Ohio Indiana and Illinois with subzero winds and drifts. Toledo and Cleveland report trains and streetcars mostly halted while Springfield and Shelbyville see eight to twelve inches. Traffic disruption spreads through Indianapolis Bloomington and surrounding cities as blue skies give way to blizzard conditions.
A passenger train collision on the Mis sissippi division near Cole City southwest of Cincinnati causes the death of Fireman Wilson of Louisville and injuries to several passengers including Harry Browning of Vincennes and Jacob Hourk of Lawrenceburg. The crash, blamed on an order error, halted the line as rescuers worked.
Frank Efaw of Centerville Iowa and Miss Kile Parrish of Monmouth Illinois sought to wed in Monmouth after obtaining a license. State law blocked first cousins marriage and the minister declined to perform the ceremony. The couple returned the license saying the marriage was postponed until they find a jurisdiction with looser rules.
A Berlin and London syndicate plans to take up the proposed United States loan with London bankers among participants. Public sale in London doubtful until President Cleveland fixes the issue price. The syndicate aims to subscribe to 100 million dollars.
The special committee acting as a court of inquiry on Lord Dunraven’s charges against Defender officials met all day at the New York Yacht Club and adjourned without completing its work. Defense witnesses were examined in private, with testimony described as cumulative and the fraud charges reportedly refuted.
All furnaces in New Castle Pennsylvania are closing as manufacturers demand higher pay for holidays and Sundays. The employers say they cannot meet the higher rates.
The British ambassador Pauncefote will be prevented at the first dinner by Secretary Olney for the president and his cabinet. The secretary of war has reminded army officers that discussions of possible war with England should be avoided. Kennesaw M Landis of Chicago has been named special assistant United States attorney for the Northern district of Illinois to aid in Beef Trust prosecutions.
Report details multiple poisonings and suicides including Amos Fry's family in Indiana from impure ginך matter. Lawyer C R R Borkley searches for Samuel Plomer linked to a 200000 fortune. George Porter aids moonshine arrests in West Virginia and is killed by John Owens. John C Kelly of Kentucky poisons himself after Christmas exclusion. Howan Newsome near Huntington WV shoots neighbor Biethher Fisiane after a burglary accusation. Kemp of Montgomery Alabama shoots himself after a refused meeting with Miss Cole. Disconnected note mentions Chicago distribution of newspapers and book funds.
Finley announces a seven day annual linen clearance before inventory. Bargains include table linen at twenty five cents a yard and double Latin Damasks at two dollars and a half, with napkins from one dollar per dozen. Shoppers urged to inspect stock and expect at least twenty five cents off each dollar, with a choice line of dinner sets and damasks also offered.
A New Year message from Lewis, Helly and Davies extends wishes to the peaceful honest people worldwide. The note lists numerous towns across Wyoming and Lackawanna counties and praises their prosperity. It closes with greetings from the firm, described as honest extensive dealers in oard shoes rubbers in Scranton Pennsylvania.
Dec 3 decision at general term reverses lower court ruling and grants Captain John L. Stephenson a new trial after his bribery conviction and three years nine months state prison sentence. The prosecution challenges the reversal of the lower court’s judgment.
For eastern Pennsylvania, clearing and colder air moves in as winds shift to the northwest. The forecast calls for lingering light frost and icy patches overnight with a gradual rebound in afternoon temperatures tomorrow.
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