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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1895
Page
1
The balance of our regular lines for the present season were offered in a sweeping tail end bargain. Trade in these silks has been exceptionally large and assortments are not complete, yet colors and patterns remain satisfactory. Late buyers will find extraordinary silk values unseen before.
The best Kai-Kai wash silks available at 20 cents. Demand is high yet a wide range of 20 to 30 colors remains. The weave is popular and buyers can choose styles that compare to higher priced options.
The advertisement touts Cheney Bros Bilka printed China Silk with a faultless present season’s patterns and excellent shades and designs. It highlights the high quality and claims customers obtain the highest class printed silk with about 60 pieces available.
About 30 pieces of extra choice printed silks including exclusive novel ties and cream patterns. The best item is Cheney Bros finest 24 inch silks, widely sold at Toc. and $1.00 previously, now offered at a special price.
Special to the Scranton Tribune reports from Philadelphia on July 1 that Senator Quay’s latest figures on election probabilities are described as fake by insiders. Friends suspect the numbers came from Andrews or Leach and fear the figures reveal weakness and political risk for Quay and Hastings supporters in Lackawanna County. The controversy raises doubts about Quay’s camp and hints at miner turnout opposing his faction.
In Marriebure on July 11 Charles Emory Smith C L Magee and others met Governor Hastings. Magee rebutted Senator Quay’s figures from United Press dispatches claiming 1546 delegates with 1 for Quay and 34 for Hastings and Gilkeson. He argued Gilkeson has 68 of 195 delegates, with 45 more outside Philadelphia and Allegheny, totaling 193 votes near the majority.
Philadelphia July 11 The Initiative for a 95 000 000 endowment fund for the University of Pennsylvania received a second major gift as Thomas McKean of Philadelphia pledged 50 000 at a trustees meeting. This follows a similar 50 000 contribution made a few months earlier.
Ex President Harrison reached Broad Street station Philadelphia at 1 25 this afternoon on the Atlantic express from Indianapolis. After a brief delay he proceeded to New York and then to the Adirondack mountains to spend the summer, avoiding political talk.
An American traveler arriving in New York recounts the fate of J. Weber, held in a Turkish prison after an April arrest on a Western Asia journey. Weber, who carried a U.S. passport at Constantinople, died from hardships endured while in custody.
Ezeki Sher traveled to Brusa for a five day journey. He became ill or assaulted, was placed in a springless cart and jolted until reaching Brusa. There he was jailed and died within hours.
Poston July 1 early reports from Christian Endeavor meetings show the United Society of Christian Endeavor added 7 790 new societies in the past year the largest increase since founding. Total world societies 41 229 with 2 470 740 members. In the United States Pennsylvania leads with 4 199 societies. Rev J Tyler J D of Cleveland chairs the meeting and notes the 1847 convention may be held in San Francisco if railroad rates are secured.
Washington letter reports Uta treasury officials deny any fraud in Librarian Spoffard accounts while auditors curb advances until quarterlies are settled. Spoffard, long disbarving officer of the congressional library, is described as careless and slow to forward retirement and other estimates from the book of estimates.
Governor Hast issues a proclamation inviting Pennsylvanians to cooperate with the Cotton States and International Exposition to be held in Atlanta. Citizens are urged to participate in September through December and contact Thomas J. Keenan Jr in Bartlesburg to offer views and assistance.
Minnie Inger eall aged seventeen was murdered by John Hoch at Nicholas Strife's farm near Martinsburg Utica New York. Hoch fled to his brother in law's home then killed himself with a forehead wound. he had previously served time for shooting a woman.
In Allegheny Pennsylvania July 11 Lena Roesner supposedly killed her 8 year old daughter by tying a rope to a bed post and hurling the child backward. She then attempted to kill her 7 month old baby with a cloth tie around the throat before hanging herself from a cupboard hinge. Two other children were away.
Minneapolis, July 11. The supreme court issued an order granting a further stay of execution for Harry Hayward from July 21 while awaiting the appeal decision to be heard in October. A definite hearing time was not set and, if moved in regular order, may not occur until next winter.
A genuine bull fight will feature at a Gillette California carnival of sports this fall. In other news, Alexander Bimma was hanged in Jacksonville Florida for the murder of Policeman Minor who tried to arrest him. Professor W J Haasey of Standard university will succeed Professor Barnard as aetronomer at Lick observatory California. A gold mine near India Aris is believed to be at very near development.
Atlantic City reports a partial collapse at the Casino building. The center post failure caused the floor to give way injuring fifty to sixty people, with several in critical condition. Mayor Stoy condemned the remaining structure and ordered its demolition as relief efforts continued.
Closing session of the Grand Lodge of Elks in Atlantic City New Jersey on July 11 elected officers led by Grand Exalted Ruler W G Myers of Philadelphia and appointed the by laws committee Hon Martin A Faran Cleveland Peter J Campbell Baltimore and Jerome B Fisher Jamestown plus draft resolutions for accident victims. The meeting adjourned sine die.
Toronto reports stir as Conservative administration faces resignation after French Ministers balk at Manitoba school law. Ministers refuse cabinet or Commons attendance, signaling potential disapplication of parliament within 24 hours and a likely early general election with a Liberal victory likely.
Duluth Minnesota report reveals a confession fragment saying I killed the old man and the boy as a guide vanishes. Recorded line cites hunger and intent to starve, attributed to M. Jackoon amidst puzzling disappearance case.
A charred birch bark note found at Henry Brock's mining camp near Rainy Lake reports that a man named Stone, his young son, and their guide Mose Jackson were last seen days after passing through Duluth en route to the Seine River gold country. Jackson later returned alone claiming the old man and boy were several miles north, but no trace has been found after exhaustive searching.
Kate Field and George Riddle lost their bid in the Sanford will case. The trial, famous for its contestants and sensational May proceedings, concluded with a jury verdict supporting the will of Milton H. Sanford’s widow, Alla Newton as beneficiary, and no appeal is expected.
Special Agent Farrell reports ongoing investigation of land grants in Duluth and Twin Cities areas. Judge Austin N McGindley to hear testimony on alleged pre survey arrangements granting swamp lands to lumber interests and railroads. Claims describe mislabeling steep or timber-rich tracts as swamp to favor holders.
Harrisburg reports rapid growth in public transit and utilities. Eight years ago about sixty street railway corporations existed. now over 500 chartered street railways, alongside 400 steam railways, nine canals, and twenty five telegraph and telephone companies. Delinquent notices are being sent by the bureau of statistics for fiscal year ending June 30.
Rockville Indiana July 11 the Shanks death mystery deepens rather than clears Coroner re tried verdict of death by own action but civilians sought three physicians for another exam They agreed with the death by own action theory but claim crowd influence prevented a murder verdict Con stables attempted arrest of young Shanks was blocked by the crowd Shanks said he was ill and would surrender once recovered
Philadelphia July 11 The American prints another batch of Morton and Stern letters on the silver question. Stern ends the exchange by saying a postal card to the Baltimore association in Philadelphia will obtain a free copy of the full correspondence.
Harrisburg Pa July 1 The National Guard inspections at the brigade encampment this summer will be in light marching order. The change was agreed upon at a conference between Adjutant General Stewart and Inspector General Morrell. Previously inspections used heavy marching order. The modification will be welcomed by guard members.
The governor granted a respite for A W Woodley the Allegheny murderer from July 18 to Oct 2. Young William Murphy shot himself in the right lung while playing with 4 revolvers in Dubois. General McCormick collected 250074.60 in the last quarter with a 1 022 3 commission. Revenue Inspector Ji of Philadelphia investigates Schuylkill county tobacco dealers. The moulders at Marietta Hollow Ware and Marietta Casting staged a 10 percent wage strike affecting about 170 men.
Harrisburg July 11 A modest stenographer named W Russell has risen to prominence in the state Republican committee race. Russell, a Presbyterian Scot, heads the administration’s literary bureau and is praised for honesty and practical politics. Colonel Henry Hall and Colonel George Nox McCain run the bureau’s literary work. Andrews of Crawford leads Quay’s headquarters and is famed for party organization influence and legislative tactics.
The report reawakens on Mrs P T Barnum's marriage plans. Her Marina mansion may be sold and a wealthy English suitor is named as the favored partner. Barnum aide notes her Italian travels and back home wealth including Marina valued at 300000 and an annuity of 40000 plus a million in assets.
Indianapolis July 11 A pioneer of Franklin county Martin Quick who recently turned ninety nine years old is now cutting his third set of teeth. He remains vigorous both mentally and physically and takes pride in the unusual milestone.
Burglars looted a safe at the Exchange Bank of Milton located twelve miles from Pittsfield Illinois on July 11. The thieves took contents from the safe and escaped. Local authorities investigate the break in and seek leads.
The intruder entered the burglar chest without powder or tools and took its contents. The chest was resealed and the combination broken to prevent reopening. The telephone wire was cut to hinder contact with authorities. Mr Bolin refused to reveal the stash's value.
In Slatersville yesterday afternoon three boys Edward Rippett aged 8 John Keegan aged 5 and John McGill aged 6 lost their lives by drowning. Their hats were found near the mill dam and the reservoir was dragged with bodies recovered late at night.
Landlord's warrant brought Mrs. Edwand Ford to Em Met street where Constable Jeff Roesler and an associate allegedly broke down her door. Ford says she was assaulted and jailed while her two children and herself lacked clothing and care. Alderman Millar held a hearing and promised action pending checks into the constable’s conduct.
J H Laine narrowly escaped jail yesterday over an accessory to gambling charge. County Detective Leyshon led the prosecution and Laine must secure a bondsman by night fall or be taken to the county jail. He had been freed on $500 recognizance with Wednesday to Thursday deadline. friends failed to help. Alderman extended recognizance to morning.
Board of Health members inspected the Scranton Gas and Water reservoirs at Elmhurst and the high service dam No 7. They praised the Elmhurst reservoirs as magnificent and noted clean streams with no polluting points and no tannery pollution in Elmhurst.
John Moran filed a $25,000 damages suit after Mrs. Moran was killed by a Scranton Traction car on Main Street Minooka June 26. The incident near P C Connolly's store involved crossing the electric car track. A coroner jury urged slower speeds and fendered cars but did not assign blame. Moran is represented by I H Burns and M J Donohue.
At the State Board of Health meeting in Marietta Pennsylvania on July 11 Pemberton Dudley of Philadelphia was elected president for the coming year succeeding Dr. T. Davis of Lancaster.
Far eastern Pennsylvania sees fair and warmer conditions with light southerly winds. The Herald forecasts a pattern of clear and warmer weather in the middle states today. Saturday will bring fair to partly cloudy skies and open weather, followed by partly cloudy and fair conditions on Sunday with more sultry warmth.
Finleys proclaims a special sale on 150 pieces of Scotch ginghams at 19c per yard to clear stock. Includes 10 pieces Clan Plaid Silk Ginghams for waists and children's wear, 35 dress patterns with lace stripes brocade silks at 39c per yard or 4.68 per pattern, plus Irish dimities French corded piques organzes and white lawn assortments with matching embroideries. French linen batiste offered in natural color.
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