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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1895
Page
1
We offer seven percent pieces of the finest Imported Dimities priced at 19 cents. The fabrics show exquisite colorings and delicate French printed designs not offered before at such low price. These new French Dimities are described as the season’s best wash goods value.
John E Mundy capt ured at his St Louis home and brought to Toledo where he confessed to killing his wife Lillie Morrison in January 1904 with a butcher knife. He described chaining and hiding the body under the house after dragging it through the floor, then fleeing to Detroit and later to St Louis with his niece Linnie Mundy.
Five teenagers and a 21 year old from New York were arrested in Little Falls New York after a burglary. James Henneckey 18 Thomas Riley 16 Thomas Ryan 21 John Pinovkle 16 were among those taken into custody following the break in. The report notes the suspects’ ages and origin and the arrest location.
A June report from Washington notes a treasury warrant for one cent in favor of Grover Cleveland, president, issued after correcting his salary account for three years. The process involved the auditor, warrant division, Wyke, Comptroller, and Morgan with monthly payments of 500 a year. The error reduced to one third of a cent for the current month.
A bow legged men's club organized in Wilmington Delaware opens with twenty members. It grew from an informal gathering at Praderick Hock’s bakery corner Linden and Adams streets last week. Frederick Mock, a native of Wuertemberg born in 188, promoted the group and recalls a past athletic contest of bow legged men that inspired the club. An athletic exhibition is planned for next month.
A locomotive and fifteen stone cars sank into Lake Erie at Kelly's Island yesterday after the engine lost control on the stone docks, connected to the ble quarry railroad. Fireman escaped uninjured while engineer Louis H. Cover fatally injured. several train hands were seriously hurt. The train lying about thirty five feet below the surface will be retrieved.
Secretary M J Dowling of the National Republican League backs a weekly newspaper to serve as the league official organ. Sam Phillips is cited as the editor or publisher in St Paul Minnesota with support from Minnesota members and notable New York figures in October.
A Lehigh Valley freight train found the mangled bodies of three Hungarian workers near Green's Bridge on the tracks from Philipsburg, New Jersey. They had been intoxicated and warned to stay off the line two hours earlier, and were identified as Alpha Cement workers from Whitaker, New Jersey.
San Francisco June 10. Police devote effort to Durant murder case with detectives holding significant background evidence. Prosecution aims to surprise defense with unexpected testimony and venue change appears unlikely.
Mrs Ellen Lrase appeared on Wichita's main street yesterday dressed in a Syrian costume with large trousers buckled as she rode a bicycle. She said she abominated bloomers and believed the Syrian attire was proper while noting bicycle riding is the next thing to having wings.
Chicago June 20. A natural gas explosion at the Edison Plant endangers the Newberry Library area. Engineer Jenkins crawled twenty feet through six inches of scalding water and turned off the gas, likely preventing further catastrophe and saving lives despite severe injuries to the engineer and a fireman.
New York on a dry Sunday with saloons mostly closed and entry limited to known patrons. Only one excise arrest reported, while enforcement rumors suggest a wider crackdown could bring in the famous "apoake eagles" known in other cities.
Washington June 30 General Master Workman L F P Sovereign and secretary reached the new Knights of Labor headquarters and announced a sixty day plan calling all members to a day of protest for Debs release. They accuse Debs of conviction without evidence and jury trial, and say President Cleveland will not pardon him.
Washington report notes Robert Strong known as Colonel Strong passed away in the city after a long career as a district jail official. He executed eighteen criminals over nearly thirty years, including Guiteau the assassin, with the last execution occurring about a year ago as he neared his ninety year life.
In York Pennsylvania a young grandson of County Commissioner Don Hughim found a gun and cartridge while parents were away. He pointed the loaded weapon at his one year old sister, reloaded it, and the charge struck her chin shattering her lower jaw. Her face was badly lacerated and several fingers on her left hand were shot off. She is not expected to recover.
Lancaster Pa June 30 John Hildebrand a young man was probably fatally stabbed early this morning by Frank Casidu an Italian who was intoxicated and insulted some remarks made by Hildebrand and friends Casidu was arrested and locked up Hildebrand’s injury is a terrible wound near the heart with precarious condition
In a June 20 incident near Youbhi Washington a man named Lewis Berry struck another man with a baseball bat during a dispute over a woman at Carlin Springs Virginia. The victim's identity is not confirmed but is believed to be James Newsom of Memphis Tennessee, an former Capitol Building employee.
Luther Gerard a fish peddler was held up by two men on a lonely road near Holbrook while driving with a companion. The incident occurred in the early morning and the assailants demanded the money and fled without harming him. Authorities investigated the scene for clues.
On the road a man named Gerard avoids a costly fight after handing over a counterfeit bill to robbers. They shoot at him as he retreats, he equips a boy with a revolver, and a riding pursuit ends with Gerard reaching the village battered but in motion, his wagon bearing bullet holes.
John Lenthan survived a cave in at Airlen's quarry in Conshohocken and was brought four miles to a Norriatown hospital. He calmly smoked a cigar during ambulance transport, astonishing the surgeon.
The opening ceremonies of the National Schnotzenbund of the United States began at Rehutzen Park Glendale New York. Rain faded crowds but by afternoon about 8000 spectators attended the shooting and parade events with Governor Morton and Mayor Strong reviewing the procession at Union Square.
Tacoma residents report a clash over Independence Day events with the Kleenes Celebration planned in the north, a Hibernians display of flags, and the American Protective Association vowing a separate morning parade with about four thousand marchers. Tensions rise among Irish groups and citizens backing the main celebration.
In Hichmiund Virginia on June 1 Miss Minnie Wilkinson about 25 was found dead in the Infant class room of the Second Presbyterian Church after a self inflicted shot through the heart. The tragedy occurred during the hymn Awake My Soul Stretch Every Nerve and Wilkinson, a devoted church worker, had recently disclosed she did not wish to live due to mental cholia.
William Dewees, a young newspaper boy, died after a fastball struck his chin during a informal game in Philadelphia Reflecting on the incident, McDonald the policeman faced the ball that caused the fatal blow, and Dewees died from brain hemorrhage the following day.
Media Pennsylvania June 30. John Heine and Henry Landy sat beside a railroad track near Chester Heights and fell asleep. A train struck them, killing Heine instantly and fatally injuring Landy. Heine died in Philadelphia and Landy died at Chester Heights. both were young men.
Chicago June 10 Minne Lynch 19 a Lake High School pupil who was due to graduate this week died by taking carbolic acid after failing the final examinations authorities report. A tragic note on a student’s failed path to graduation and a fatal act.
A three story building at 1 Basekett court housing Hubley Manufacturing and supply company run rag shop and mattress factory collapsed after a fire. Deputy Chief Engineer George Coleman and Captain W L Avery among injured. Lt John Boyle and Hoseman Wilson Hihgam killed. Fire losses estimated between 8000 and 310,000.
A two week prospecting party led by an experienced Colorado prospector located gold twelve miles from Dougines. News of the find sparked strong excitement as over 100 claims were staked, with ore believed to be payable and potentially increasing in value.
Washington June 20 report says Insurgent general Maceo capture unconfirmed. Spain plans to crush the insurrection in Cuba with an iron hand after the rainy season ends, expected early September. Coalitions block major military moves until weather improves.
New York and Boston fighters George Tixer and Billy Plimmer from Birmingham are slated to clash in Dallas for the featherweight championship with a $7 purse. Promoter Jie Wendling has pressed for a meeting amid Corbett and Fite Simmons discussions. Past negotiations failed over weight allowances with Dixon preferring 125 pounds and Fimmer favoring a lighter class.
Grand Master Sargent condemned sympathetic strikes and urged the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen to limit use of strikes. The June 1 convention in Binghamton, New York, gathered members from New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey to discuss initiation and union actions.
The queen’s health lifts amid cabinet crisis as she faces ministers with renewed energy. She shows pleasure at Rosebery resignation news and wires it to ex-Empress Frederick and the creator. The Prince of Wales had bet Rosebery would last past June.
The Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor holds services at the Clove of the Convention in Pittsburg Pennsylvania on June 30 as part of the citywide gathering. Members from local chapters participate in prayer and public devotion.
June 2 report says preparations are complete for the execution of Dr. Buchanan the wife murderer and witnesses are summoned for early tomorrow. If a stay is denied the sentence will be carried out with minimal delay otherwise further action will be pursued. Mrs Buchanan left for Albany to petition the governor for clemency.
Chattanooga hosts the Epworth League Conference closing with large turnout. Churches from river to mountain joined visitors for an all Church surrender of their city. Bishop E R R Hargrave led an elaborate watch night service at Lockout Mountain Inn assembling the crowd.
Iron manufacturers and the Amalagamated Association of Newls plan to meet this week to set a scale wage. A recent settlement at Youngstown boosted iron price by one and ten to twelve cents per pound, lifting the rate per ton to about 4.25 with a likely further one tenth cent rise. Both union and non union mills in the area are expected to pay the new rate, influencing prices across the Mahoning and Shonans Valleys.
Mollie Mason and Isaac Adrian drowned when a boat was upset by Mollie’s husband Warry Mason on the Allegheny near Brilliant Station. Mason is jailed on murder charges after the incident followed a day of tension and quarrel during a picnic ride.
Heralds Forecast from New York predicts fair skies with gradually warmer conditions today. Tuesday expected to be fair and warmer or sultry, followed by Wednesday fair to partly cloudy and sultry in the forecast.
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