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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1895
Page
1
London reports a shocking case from Plaistow where two boys aged 11 and 13 confessed to murdering their mother ten days earlier. They pawed valuables, toured by river, and played cards beside the decomposing body while the magistrate ordered mental examination. The case links juvenile depravity to sensational fiction.
The Monongahela and Alliance left Funda Madeira in an ocean race toward Virginia capes. The Monongahela carries naval cadets bound for Annapolis while the Alliance with apprentices heads to Yorktown. Alliance drags an unused propeller. displacement differs 1375 tons versus 1200.
At Iron Mountain Michigan on July 18 nine miners were trapped by a cave in at the Pewabic mine as rescuers worked through the night. Heavy ore and timbers slowed the effort and feared all are caught. A prior incident at the same mine left eleven men imprisoned briefly but unharmed.
San Salvador reports fevered mood following the murder of four police officers guarding the city. Additional killings spark predictions of a broader outbreak as troops stay under arms and suspicious officers are dismissed. General Rivas warns of action against suspected traitors while General Regallado is slated to command the army.
The Flint Glass Workers in Toledo wrap up an eleven day convention. All general officers were re-elected W. J. Smith of Pittsburgh as president and treasurer William Dooling of Millville New Jersey as vice president John Kunzler of Pittsburgh as secretary and William Clare of Pittsburgh as assistant. Alton NL was chosen as next meeting site. A coop factory plan was endorsed though timing deemed unsuitable to start.
In Bainbridge New York on July 18 Thomas Foote a two year old boy fled his home seven miles from Hancock under peculiar circumstances He was affected by what he ate and when he ate beef he became restless wandered out and bellowed in a distressing pattern
Ex minister Stefan Nicolas Stambuloff dies at 80 after a death struggle last night. He had led Bulgaria as a liberal chief and dictatorial figure, clashing with Russia and its allies. His career included opposition to intrigues, a national loan campaign, and periods of isolation under Ferdinand's rule. The government planned a state funeral, and his widow received condolences across Europe.
Baltimore July 18 thousands gather for the fifth International convention of the Baptist Young People's Union of America. Delegates from across the nation come to praise, vow to advance the organization, and inspire broader Christian work beyond denominational lines.
Albert Roberts died at 2 30 Monday in Nashville Tennessee at age . During the Civil War he was famed for the Confederate humor as John Happy. He worked with Henry Watterson on the Chattanooga Rebel and later edited the Republican Banner with Watterson. He held a consular post in Canada during Cleveland's first term and married a near relative of Professor Huxley.
Bernard Caney a moulder of Zanesville QC was struck by a Delaware Lackawanna and Western engine at the Lackawanna bridge at 3 o clock this morning suffering a severe fracture of his shoulders and was taken to the Lackawanna hospital.
In Newark on July 4, a cave-in collapsed 400 tons of earth at 12 feet deep in a Jeray street sewer. Two men Dennis Rywn and George Villaude died, two others were fatally injured or maimed, with eleven saved by timber bracing as earth and debris engulfed workers under Conractor Thomas J. Renan’s crew. Injured include James McDonald James Larrady and Thenne Brenan taken to hospital.
Major Poole denies a claim that General Harrison made an explicit avowal he would not seek the presidency. Poole says he did not tell anyone Harrison refused candidacy, though he reports Harrison’s remarks to friends after a visit. Sayles declines to discuss the matter while Harrison avoids political talk.
The Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Good Templars elected officers for the coming year at the final session in Philadelphia area. George H. Jones becomes Grand Chief Templar and B N Edmonston is Grand Councillor. Other posts named for Lavina J. Coale, Charles E. Steele, Hella Odenolt, J J Davis and more. Next meeting location set for Reading Pennsylvania.
Honolulu dispatches report the capture near Pearl City of Manuela the famous leper outlaw sought for years. He was surprised in his home by C A Brown and surrendered his rifle and ammunition. Manuela, a half caste Portuguese, lived in Walawa Townships and roams the hills with his family resolved to exile in Molokal.
Citizens near Cheyenne Wyoming urge the governor to send troops as Indians mass and an uprising is feared. Several bucks are arrested for violating the game law and scouts are locating other hunting parties the posse plans to attack and capture.
The jury found John Collins guilty of murder in the second degree in the case tied to Ohio. The verdict arrived at 11.45 tonight after the panel began deliberations at 4.40 this afternoon.
London reporting a sharp Liberal loss as John Morley falls in a political shift. The Unionists claim momentum across English counties and the Scottish and Welsh electorates, brushing aside earlier Liberal gains and signaling a major setback for Gladstone’s camp.
The Liberal party suffered a severe setback with the news that Right Honorable John Morley, former chief secretary for Ireland, has been defeated. The political loss dominates headlines as party leadership braces for impact.
In Traverne City Michigan on July 14 the jury found Woodruff Parmelee guilty of first degree murder in the case of Julia Curtis. Parmelee, about 40, a wealthy farmer, faced accusations after Curtis vanished in April while gathering ferns. Her body was found with clothing arranged and laudanum detected. post mortem showed strangulation and pregnancy. The coroner's jury implicated Parmelee, who had courted Miss Gurths.
William Freeman and John Good, both colored, were hanged at 10 08 this morning by Sheriff McCarnn in Grevieburg Pa. Witnesses, count 200, watched as the two men walked to the gallows in firm gait. Freeman killed his mistress Gertrude Smith alias TimbiHake on July 25 over money. Good killed MacSlaughter in Morwood Oct 29, 1894 over a game of craps. Both were pronounced dead within minutes after the drop.
The young commercial traveler from Clinton Springs New York reappears with his father John Miller of Syracuse after vanishing May 1. Miller was found wounded in Buffalo on May 3 and saved by a Sons of Veterans member. He had no papers and his bag was missing. Doctors trepanned his skull and he recovered enough to return home.
Johnstown Pa July 18 Robert O Grady filed charges against the Fourteenth Ward Fire company alleging members used the fire department house for entertaining females from 11 p m to 4 4 m The company faces arrest and trial tomorrow evening Six drowned boating accident near Yarmouth reports six deaths Mary Barberi sentenced to electrocution in New York for killing her lover
Brownstown Ind July 14 John Boone veteran engineer rushed his switch engine 28 miles to reach his son Melvin who lay dying after a freight accident. He drove at 83 3 19 miles an hour for 19 minutes, reaching the scene just as Melvin expired, though both men faced danger from passing trains and a potential boiler explosion.
Walter Bonney, son of James Bonney, a South Bend photographer, vanished in August 1894 during a Kansas trip for a commission house. He had remitted $200 and left his vense behind, with no trace since. a mileage book unused portion was later found in a Denver scalper’s office, fueling belief he was murdered for the money.
Capt. J. M. Trayer Lieut. Reesgo and Lieut. David Hughes of the Arizona National Guard face general court martial for insubordination after refusing to march behind a bicyclist company in the Fourth of July procession. Company F was disbanded by Gov. Hughes for mutiny in Tucson, Arizona Territory.
State Department received details of Formosa independence from Charles Denby, the US minister to Pekin, noting the declaration signals a fragile new status for the island and shaping immediate diplomatic considerations.
Detroit July 14 customs officials halted a Wagner sleeping car from Cavinda crossing the river. Four Chinese passengers were found with Herbert Johnson and were arrested with the conductor and porter. All held in $1,000 bonds each.
Perry Oklahoma July 18 The band led by Bill Dalton and Doolan robbed a Gainesville Texas train two years ago. Belle Bailey a passenger on the same train later befriended Doolan who as Bullard won her confidence. After leaving school she followed him and is said to be his wife now amid pursuit by authorities.
Lower portions of a man's body were recovered from a box sunk in Mitch ell bay off Algonac Michigan. Capt. Raymond and an associate found the box and speculated the murder occurred elsewhere with the box dumped from a passing vessel. Police will search the bay for the missing upper body portion.
Pinckney Michigan July 18 delegates to the Christian Endeavor report C G Cady a leading figure who vanished to evade a June 29 store fire inquiry. He fled with Miss Jackson daughter of his partner and married in Erie Pennsylvania before sailing to Scotland with the couple headed to Cady’s old home. Officers had sought to arrest him in New York.
Harrisburg July 1 Attorney General McCormick says the Farr compulsory education law registration for children aged 8 to 13 can be delayed until next spring effectively delaying the law from taking effect this year. Also notes National Guard orders granting Col Louis W Head leave and Lt Claud C Conkting discharge, plus Supreme Court adjournment to meet in Pittsburgh in October.
Fair skies over Far Eastern Pennsylvania with cooler temperatures and northerly winds expected. Summary notes stable conditions across the region with no precipitation anticipated.
Leys offers about 150 pieces of Scotch ginghams at 19 cents a yard and 35 dress patterns of Trilby Silks at 39 cents a yard. The sale also features Clan Plaid Silk Ginghams, Irish Dimities, French Corded Piques, Organ dies, Persian lawn, dotted Swiss, and French Linen Batiste with matching embroideries.
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