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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1895
Page
1
Fortune favored us in our ready to wear Salt and Skirt trade this season. Our styles pleased all comers and fitting posed no trouble. Our size range covered the standard measurements and materials were carefully selected with guaranteed quality. Tailoring received closest inspection.
Advertisement notes full lined wool serge skirts in navy available in all sizes with closing price of 2.89 dollars.
Luxurious Serge and Cheviot suits for vacations priced to move. Salts average value $12.50 with closing prices at $8.00 then $10.00 for premium pieces. Maker’s art and finish praised as finest, reflecting current fashion.
Special to the Scranton Tribune from Camp Curtin Mt. Gretna July 23 Governor Hastings and Major General Snowden arrive from Saratoga with staff. The Thirteenth Regiment shows high drill proficiency and clean health with no sickness reported. Lieutenant Colonel Mattes named officer of the day as inspections begin tomorrow.
At Allentown Pennsylvania on July 2 the state Saengerfest drew 3000 visitors as Scranton and Carbondale choruses competed in two classes. The Concordia of Faston Germania of Carbondale Liederkranz of Reading and others vied for seven silver cups with prizes awarded the next day.
Governor Hastings announced at Saratoga that General George R. Snowden is reappointed as commanding general of the Pennsylvania National Guard. Snowden, first appointed five years ago by Governor Beaver, earned praise for handling the Carnegie steel strike at Homestead, preventing a bloody clash between workers and troops.
William Roth files a $13,200 suit in Allentown against Newkirk and Roth, a furniture manufacturer, naming Roth as father of one of the firm’s executives.
Robert Welch a Philadelphia pigeon shot resisted arrest in Reading Pennsylvania with a woman companion. He held up two officers as they tried to serve a warrant at the Hotel Penn. After a struggle Welch was seized and turned over to Philadelphia authorities. The charge cited desertion and adultery brought by his wife.
Philadelphia July 22 Chris Magee says Allegheny primaries were held under party rules at the proper time and delegates elected to the state convention. He dismisses Quay challenge and Cooper compromise talk as against the party and asserts they will win.
Ballefonte July 22 John FB Shaffer a retired farmer and politician living at Madiesonburg Center county near this place went to the field to bring in cows. A violent storm drove him to shelter under a large apple tree and a bolt struck the tree causing his death and severely burning his companion who was leaning against the trunk.
William Will lamas, an expert rigger, was killed today while placing outer petites and cornice on the tower of the public building. He fell forty feet from a scaffold to a platform below after losing his hold during the job in Philadelphia on July 23.
Detroit and Philadelphia dispatches report District Attorney Graham has not set a definite plan for prosecuting H W Holmes the alleged multi murderer. The case may be tried in Canada and Holmes could be convicted there, with Howe of St Louis suspected of involvement. Detectives in Detroit and Philadelphia report no conclusive evidence of Howard Pietzel’s Detroit visit and Chicago workers uncover a discolored cellar area at the Holmes residence.
New Orleans reports two more murders in St James Parish linked to Italian gang violence. A Sicilian killer shot a husband and wife near the highway with buckshot. both bodies showed powder burns and no robbery motive. The woman was pregnant. locals fear Mafia involvement.
The Independent union of Mine Workers of America approved resolutions calling for a coal price increase to ensure fair miner remuneration. They urged a three-member delegation from each mine district to attend the next coal sales agents meeting in New York to push for an advance. Operators said conditions do not justify higher wages and likely will not attend.
Governor Hastings was elected a delegate to the Republican state convention at the Center county gathering. Hastings and Bennison led with 108 votes to 12 for Dale and Gray, the Quay slate, and the motion to make the result unanimous followed. Senator Quay urged a primary vote on state chairman preference ahead of the August 4 primaries.
Wealthy backers of Mia Kate Chase Sprague have raised about 50000 dollars to secure her comfort for life. Senator Brice, John Wanamaker and C B Sorg each gave 6000 dollars, with other prominent Republicans from New York, Washington, mereland, Cincinnati and Providence listed among contributors. Whitney reportedly gave the largest single amount.
William Brennan alias Reddy Larkins was identified by Miss Davia as the burglar who murdered and assaulted her during a cottage robbery in Allande City. The attack left the young girl in critical condition for several days at Philadelphia.
The Pittsburgh Leader reports that Harry H. Robinson of Saltsburg and Steele G. Hartman of Indiana County handed funds to Quay opponents to sway Republican delegates. W. C. McKinley and William Flinn are named in connection with the allegations. Quay says canvassing of this type is occurring in many counties and that boodle remains plentiful.
Miss Allie Frature of Albion aged 15 dies after a large gun misfire at the home of Nathan Bidwell. The six year old son pointed the weapon and warned I ll shoot you the discharge enters her eye and penetrates her brain she dies within minutes.
Two men vanish in Duluth raising alarm. Matt Hannon, an Iron Range railroad conductor, was last seen in a demented state at the Soo bridge days ago. Daniel Palmer, brother in law of ex Mayor Stephens, is feared to be mentally distressed over his wife’s death.
Police in Covington Kentucky investigate a strange episode on the Licking River where unidentified youths beat a man with switches, then the man fled naked into the woods taking his clothes. The boys claimed he paid them to whip him as part of a macabre bargain.
Harrisburg common council member Slents swore an affidavit alleging H T Duke of Cumberland Water offered $300 to sway a vote for a water plant ordinance and city purchases. An investigation committee was formed and Duke may face prosecution.
An electric street car on South Main street was halted by a lone highwayman at six o clock in front of at least fifty witnesses. Fred Miller of Kansas City was forced at gunpoint to surrender seventy dollars. The conductor lost his gold watch and small change before the robber fled through an alley.
George Banick of Ebervale, who saved $75 to buy a cork leg for mining work, found the leg useless and, amid unemployment, despondency led him to shoot himself. The July 23 incident reflects a tragic outcome of a failed prosthesis purchase and ongoing hardship.
Acting Secretary of State Mr. Adee received a telegram from Josiah L. Pearcy United States consul at Colon reporting a labor strike on the Panama railway and feared serious trouble. Pearcy also requested a United States naval vessel be sent to Colon to protect American interests.
Reports from Jackson Hole and Ho Black canyon describe a growing crisis as Bannock warriors mass on the Hoback river and settlers flee. Cavalry speeds to the region while detachments arrest violators in a tense, escalating frontier situation with rumors of a broader uprising.
report from Pocatella Kansas dated July 23 claims fierce fighting between settlers and Sattlers in Jacksons Hole country. four Indians reportedly killed, White Bear leads Indian police, and Agent Tet era may request troop aid from Fort Russell or Boise. Ranchman J Houtz says Indians killed a white man his wife and child while settlers killed six Indians.
Dayki Huston and Frederick Hollowell, 60, longtime neighbors near Rockdale, North of Cincinnati, clashed over a quarrel. Huston fired. Hollowell ducked a third shot to the forehead and died within an hour. Huston surrendered, claiming self defense. Hollowell was cousin to the wife of Attorney General Harmon.
Deputy Sheriff Higginbotham of Nassau County confronts a negro outlaw in a Callahan Florida house. After a warrant, the man refuses to surrender and a pistol duel ensues, both men dying from multiple bullet wounds.
The Phoenix Savings and Loan association of Pittsburg was seized by the state and placed in the hands of the Union Trust company. State Bank Examiners Niles and Cochratt led the seizure. About 200 shareholders, who invested over $2,000 each, face loss as assets consist chiefly of office furniture and fixtures.
News from Hattiesburg reports a negro named Tom Johnson killed three white women in a Hattiesburg area home after brutal assaults. Victims include Mrs. George W. Hartefield and her two daughters. a mob pursues Johnson with a rope as authorities investigate the crime.
A union of furnacemem is forming at Sharon and will embrace 100 members. Brakeman W. McDougall of Boston was killed while couping cors at Falls Creek near Dubois. A passenger and freight train at East Bethport collided at full speed with no severe injuries. John Welamiller of Palo Alto was bitten several times by a copperhead while huckleberrying. Constable Emmanuel Bestck arrested on charges of impersonating Roy ereford councilman to obtain money from B. Plush.
Elwood merchant Minnick travels to an eastern Indian spiritualists camp to learn if James Myers of Gem is dead. Myers is insured for 9500 payable to Dr. Cox. a corpse was unearthed but yielded only dental fillings. Minnick hopes spirits reveal whether the body was moved to the family cemetery.
Montgomery Fayette county, at Montgomerry, and a miner named John Carney who had been blind for about four years. Mayor J C Montgomery used mesmerism to focus on Carney’s eyes and, after repeated sessions, Carney reported seeing again and later regained full vision.
MINOR WIRINGS Watt Fidridege a noted California stage robber was arrested at Pokewama Cal The Taylor brothers are on trial at Carrolton Mo for the murder of the Meeks family Charged by his daughter with trying to burn his house Anthony Moran was arrested In New York Police Commissioner Grant of New York City saved 19000 in the purchase of a dozen new patrol wagons George McFadden a former crook who has acted as a police spy was mortally wounded at St Louis Mo Governor Budd of California will permit semi military organizations to parade only if they take the oath of allegiance to the state and country Dr Maurice Francis Eagan author poet lecturer who has occupied the chair of English literature at Notre Dame has accepted the position with the Catholic university in Washington DC
The United States schoolship Saratoga sails from Southampton to Havre. Ex Chief Justice Daly of New York visits London courts. Archbishop Langevin of St. Boniface Canada travels to Rome in September. The Earl of Cadogan as Ireland viceroy will enter Dublin on August 2.
Herald's Forecast reports far eastern Pennsylvania enjoying fair skies and cooler air with northwesterly winds. In the middle states and New England today expect fair and slightly warmer conditions with northerly to westerly winds. By Thursday these regions should see warmer, fair weather with varying winds, mainly southerly.
Finleys offers about 150 pieces of Scotch ginghams at 19c per yard, plus 10 pieces Clan Plaid Silk Ginghams for waists and children's wear and 35 dress patterns including lace trim brocade silks. Also listed are Irish dimities French corded piques organ dies Persian lawn white fabrics and French linen batistes with matching embroideries.
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