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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1895

Page

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Suit fashion pronounces Berge and Cheviot line

The maker’s art reaches its peak in Berge and Cheviot suits praising perfection and style. Closing price listed as $10.00 per suit with goods valued at 816.00 and $18.00 respectively.

Brigadier General Coppinger Ordered to Move Troops

Washington July 24 Indian trouble in the Bannock Indiana region prompts urgent action. Secretary Lamont directs Brigadier General Coppinger to move to the disturbance, direct troop operations, and restore Indians to their reservation, seeking force from nearby departments as needed. News from the scene has not yet arrived.

Washington Browning Teter Bannock Indiana Lamont Coppinger Department of the Platte Department of the Interior Platte War Department

Holmes Victims Linked in Bone Find and Death Charge

Philadelphia authorities hold Holmes to face charges for alleged murders as Detective Geyer seeks Pietzel. Chicago detectives uncover bones in a cellar likely belonging to a female child, possibly Gertrude Connor, Holmes victims. Toronto inquest ends with verdict of wilful murder against Holmes.

Philadelphia Mis Holmes Geyer H. H. Holmes Indianapolis Young Pietzel Howard Pietzel Chicago Nim Sixty-third Wallace Streets Central Station Gertrude Connor Julia L. Connor Toronto Ont Pletzel Johnson

Special Officers Seek Pay After Schutzenfest at Glendale Park

Thirty Queens county special police who served at Glendale Park during the Schutzenfest demand payment from Sheriff Dodt. He claims the issuing committee has not settled and promises to pay once funds arrive, noting former sheriffs paid immediately after duty ended.

Long Island City Queens County Police Glendale Park Dodt Sheriff Norton

Boatman Rescues Woman After Lake Manawa Assault

John Bell assaulted Anna McCormack at Lake Manawa near Council Bluffs. Sailor Minard Shoemaker intervened. Bell fired but Shoemaker knocked the gun away. Bell dumped the woman in the water. Shoemaker overpowered Bell and brought Miss McCormack to shore. She was unharmed. Bell is at large.

Lake Manawa Omaha Neb John Bell Anna McCormack Lake Manawe Council Bluffs Minard Shoemaker Wray's Landing Hell Shoemaker Bell Miss McCormack

Carrie A Lane Fire Encounter Off Cape Antone

The American schooner Carrie A Lane under Captain Quick arrived from Cuban ports reporting a Spanish man of war fired two shots near her off Cape Antone Cuba. A boat was sent to identify the lane's port of origin.

Carrie A. Lane Cape Antone Delaware Breakwater Del Quick Cuba

Prothonotaries Appointed for Williamsport and Scranton

Harrisburg Pa July 24 The new Superior court met with Judge Rice presiding All present except Judge Orlady lengthy orders on court practice issued Prothonotaries named EB Bentley for Williamsport and O H Stephens for Scranton Supreme court prothonotaries in Philadelphia Harrisburg and Pittsburgh will act for the Superior court

Scranton Williamsport Harrisburg Orlady Rice EB. H. Bentley O. H. Stephens Supreme Court Philadelphia Harrieburg Pittsburg Superior Court

Underground bakeries in New York deemed unfit for food

Albany July 24 State Factory Inspector Connelly reported vigorous enforcement of the new bakery sanitation law. He said surprising neglect had been found, with some New York City bakeries operating underground and unfit to handle any edible product.

New York Albany Connelly New York City

Forty Sunday Law Violations Heard In Philadelphia

Thirty seven merchants, mostly Hebrews, faced Magistrate South for violating the Sunday law of 174. Three faced full penalties and costs. others taxed with costs. several cases held under advisement.

Philadelphia

Remorse Leads to Death in Erie County Jail

August Reichel strangled himself in his Erie county jail cell while awaiting murder charges for a knife attack on friend Herman Frank. He faced probable murder charges and had expressed extreme remorse over the fatal incident.

Erie Reichel Erie County Herman Frank

Indiana Girl Kidnapped In West Indianapolis

Ida Gebhardt aged 3 was abducted Saturday morning while playing in the street with other children in West Indianapolis. A large search by almost the entire town has failed to locate her.

Ida Gebhardt Indianapolis

Minonk Dog Case Awards $76 to Clarke

Minonk Michigan July 24 a jury awarded T P Clarke 76 to compensate for the city killing his dog in a civil suit Clarke sought 200 and the verdict may be appealed as no prior decisions cover the offense.

Minonk T. P. Clarke

Murdered Child Ida Gebhard Found Dead in Stable

Three year old Ida Gebhard missing from West Indianapolis last Saturday morning was found dead in a stable near her home. Police report indicate murder with skull crushed. remains discovered in a box covered by rubbish. Authorities pursue leads in the case.

Ida Gebhard Indianapolis Ind Wesr

Wreck blocks Pennsylvania line. fireman killed at New Florence

A freight accident on the Pittsburgh division of the Pennsylvania railroad near New Florence caused derailment of ten cars and the engine when the train parted at high speed. Fireman Peter Cover was instantly killed, with the engineer and several brakemen escaping serious injury.

Pitsburg Pittebyre Division Pennsylvania Railroad New Florence Peter Cover

Robbery on Lake Shore Train Near Reese Station

Six masked men held up Lake Shore and Michigan Southern No. 37 west of Toledo at 1240 this morning. They forced the express messenger to open the safe, taking an amount estimated at 3000 dollars. No clues yet and officials suspect inside knowledge of the railroad.

Toledo Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Darling Tiernan Reese Here Blodgett Caniff

Explosive Under Hall Disrupts Massachusetts Service

In North Scituate Massachusetts July 24 an attempt to blow up Kono hassett hall during a religious meeting caused a loud explosion and panic. No serious injuries occurred as glass shattered and nearby woodwork damaged. Authorities believe dynamite was used but misplacement limited harm.

North Scituate Mass Konohassett Hall

Automatic Base Hall by Electricity at Palmer's Theater

A novel entertainment titled Automatic Base Hall by Electricity will debut at Palmer's Theater in New York. Frank Chapman of Joseph Jefferson's company created the electric stage portrayal showing a baseball game with two foot high figures, reproducing plays between the New York club and the opposing league club.

New York A. M. Palmer C. B. Thomas Joseph W. Jefferson Palmer's Theater Frank Chapman Joseph Jefferson

Battle in Jackson's Hole Claims Indian and Settler Clash

Adjutant General Stitzer reports to Governor Richards that a battle is in progress between Indians and whites in Jackson's Hole. An Indian police captain warns he cannot restrain the tribes and says they will fight settlers at noon. Interior informs that federal troops are ordered to protect settlers.

Stitzer Richards lIndian Police Cheyenne Wyo Stitger Jackson's Hole Suizer Interior Department

Miller Dies After Hiccoughs End Terrible Suffering

Charles D. Miller a huckster from Paterson Heights near Beaver Falls died after three days of violent hiccoughs following a spell of cholera morbus. Despite physicians’ efforts and various remedies the hiccoughs could not be stopped and he gradually weakened until death.

Charlies Miller Beaver Falls Charles D. Miller Patterton Heights Hiccougha Miller

Camp Curtin Thirteenth Brigade Enjoys Encampment Festivities

At Camp Curtin Mt Gretna July 24 the Thirteenth Regiment settles into camp life with crowds, drills, and a rainy but pleasant day. Governor Hastings and staff witnessed a reception. Inspector Millar impressed old comrades during a guard inspection of multiple regiments. The governor praised the Third brigade, while sand ticks plague officers. An animated valley scene showed a sham battle by the Fourth Regiment as observers watched from a distant promontory.

Scranton Tribune Camp Curtin Mt. Gretna the Thirteenth Ripple W. M. Burke Millar

Engagement of Pauline Whitney to Almeric Paget

The social set in New Port announces the engagement of Miss Pauline Whitney daughter of ex Secretary of the Navy Whitney and Almeric H Paget of St Paul Minnesota The groom to be is a younger son from a noted English family and has worked as a managing representative for a large British real estate company in St Paul He is about 30 and Miss Whitney about 20 The couple are described as well educated and handsome with winning disposition

Pauline Whitney Almeric H. Paget St. Paul New York Newport Whitney Americ H. Paget St Paul Minn Paget

Corbett Shows Bravery Rescues Fox Hound From Bear

Long Branch New Jersey July 24 1902 description of Jim Corbett the boxer rescuing Bill Brady s fox hound from a bear at the West End hotel and club houses. The bear attempted to bite Corbett as he dragged the dog to safety.

Long Branch N. J West End Jim Corbett Baest Bill Brady Jim Corbett

Pistol duel at supper ends in suspected fatal shooting

In Baltimore Maryland a father and son, William McKelvy Sr. and Jr., argued at their Willow Springs home during supper. The 65 year old fired point blank at his 11 year old son, missing, and the boy then shot his father in the abdomen, believed to be a fatal wound.

Mlaze Baltimore William McKelvy Willow Springs William, Jr

Colline Slayers Ohl Sentenced to Twenty Years

Collinge the defendant who shot and killed Frederick Ohl a Princeton student was found guilty of murder in the second degree and sentenced this morning to twenty years at hard labor in the state prison Justice Gum noted that a first degree verdict would have warranted a harsher sentence.

Collina Ohl Trenton John Collinge Aral Frederick Ohl Princeton

Will Travel in the Air Say Professor Zahm

Professor A F Zahm told a Catholic summer school audience in Madison that air navigation is only a question of proper machinery. He argued recent experiments prove flight through the air is perfectly feasible with the right devices.

Strange damage suit in Media claims $10,000 after fall

Mrs. Margaret Delaney sues Lenni grocer William MacClay in Media for 10,000 damages alleging a loose rear step board caused a fall when she visited the residence to make a call. The accident reportedly caused permanent injuries.

Media Margaret Delaney William MacClay Lenni McClay

Wright Irrigation Law Struck Down as Unconstitutional

Judge Roga in the United States district court declares the Wright Irrigation law unconstitutional. Wright act bonds totaling 50 million dollars issued to irrigation districts nationwide and abroad are invalidated by the ruling.

California Los Angeles Cal Roga United States District Court United States Europe

Stolen horse and buggy linked to Pottsville owner

Rev E J McGovern of Pottsville reports his horse and buggy were stolen. A boarding house burglary in Minersville saw several hundred dollars taken from John Rancayage. Reports of local gold finds in Schuylkill County are under verification with rock solid ore. A Berks jail escape attempt by several inmates was foiled by Warden Kinter. Alvin Bland drowned in a Galeton whirlpool, marking the pool’s seventh victim in three years. Wallie Conners, once linked to a 4000 theft from Easton National Bank, was released after a sentence of three years nine months. A man named Tim Jones was arrested in Columbia on suspicion of shoplifting from a Sheraston store. Philee

E. J. McGovern Pottsville John Rancayage Minersville Rough and Ready Schuylkill County Galeton Potter County Wallie Conners Easton National Bank Easton Tim Jones Columbia Shera Streat Philee

Cleveland’s Baby to Start Machinery at Atlanta Fair

Marion Cleveland, described as Cleveland’s youngest, will start the machinery at the Cotton States exposition opening in Atlanta Georgia. A wire will run into Gray Gankies with another into the exposition, water supply details unclear in the report.

Cleveland Atlanta Marion Cleveland Atlarta Sabeteo

Whisky misfire lands man in jail after camp meeting

Media Pennsylvania July 4 report says William McDonald drank the whisky intended for the Chester Heights camp meeting and became so intoxicated he will remain jailed until after the Methodist worship in the forest ends. It is said to be his first jail sentence.

Media Chester Heights William McDonald

Toddler Loses Finger to Hoe in Delaware Death Follows

A Wilmington boy, the one year old son of Richard Greenfield, suffered a finger amputation from a hoe while playing with companions. Subsequently he developed lockjaw, leading to a fatal outcome in this incident reported July 4.

Wilmington Del Richard Greenfield

Varied 1892 news items span labor, weather, travel and crime

Reports include union carpenters seeking an eight hour day at 36 cents per hour in Boston, proposed political campaigns in Ohio, a tea ship breaking records after Yokohama, and a drowning livestock incident in Ohio. Also noted are a New York cable line car upgrade, a Massachusetts test suit on veterans preference, a murder case in New York and other assorted notices.

Louisville and Nashville Railroad Union Carpenters Boston Brecon Summit Harrison Old Forge N. Y Springfield Victoria B. C Yokohama Asbum Tacoma Wash Professor Bakelosa Carlisle New York Third Avenue Massachusetts’ Supreme Court Washington Heights Lillie Low Les Banes France Call Jacksonville Fla Joseph Wood Wood Marble Omaha American Protective Association Partisan Board of Education George C. Kelly Truth Howard Payn Brooklyn

Blue Ribbon Meeting Ends With Near Record Pace

Detroit July 24 The Blue Ribbon meeting produced hotly contested racing as Robert J with Geers in the sulky attempted to beat his 2 01 5 record. Cheerful finished neck and neck with Geers but clocked 2 02 0, the second fastest mile and fastest of the year, as the crowd dispersed after a long day of fast times despite a brisk wind.

Robert J Geers Detroit Mich Geert Robert King of Pacers Cheerful Son Hartford

Clergyman Seeks Share of War Claim Against Government

Rev. B F Brown of New Geneva claims a $2,000,000 share of unpaid 1812 war goods bill from the United States government. His late father, a southern planter, furnished General Harrison with goods. a will directs division to Brown and his sister if the claim is settled. Brown cites congressional act intended to settle such unpaid war claims.

Uniontown B. F. Brown New Geneva United Sates Harrison Brown Mr. Brown Ore Sister

Saloon Crisis Ties Governor to Bank Pressure

In Topeka a threat to Governor Morrill claims financial ruin if saloons stay closed. Morrill, president of the First National Bank, faces a supposed conspiracy by saloon keepers and liquor dealers aiming to trigger a bank run when closing orders are issued.

Topeka Kan Morrill Leavenworth First National Bank

Exotic Parisian claims land him in custody in Indiana

A man calling himself Ezekiel Bates was arrested in Frankfort Indiana claiming to be a regularly commissioned general on his way to Washington with 700 soldiers to interview President Cleveland about a pension. He alleged $4,000 of government funds had been diverted from the mafla and distributed to Washington churches.

Paris Frankfort Ind Ezekiel Bates Bates Washington Cleveland Washington City

Is a Real Candidate for Renomination

Washington reports that President Cleveland is once more a candidate for the Democratic nomination in 1886. It quotes reliable authority that he and his friends believe he will prevail and that he would pick either Don M Dickinson of Michigan or Senator Vilas of Wisconsin as running mate if he seeks the nomination.

Cleveland Washington Don,m. Dickinson Michigan Vilas Wisconsin

Mosquito Bite Leads to Blood Poison in Shamokin Girl

In Shamokin Pennsylvania on July 24 Miss Mary Bunisa was bitten on the knee by a mosquito. She treated the wound with caustic soda but it is believed blood poisoning has developed.

Shamokin Mary Bunisa

Roberts in critical condition after being cut down

John Roberts lay insensible after being cut down from a woodshed rafters, reported as extremely weak by Lackawanna Hospital physicians. He breathes feebly and is sinking rapidly with no hope of recovery.

John Roberts Lackawanne Hospital

Polish immigrant dies from powder burn at Duryea shaft

Michael Shaduskey a 36 year old Polish miner died at Moses Taylor hospital from burns suffered in an explosion at the Hallstead shaft Duryea. He was unmarried and had no friends in this country. His body remained at the hospital morgue.

Duryea Moses Taylor Hospital Michael Shaduskey Hallstead Shaduakey

Weather Update for Eastern Pennsylvania

Rain in the southeast region, fair skies in the northwest, and variable conditions across the area. No significant storms reported. temperatures expected to be mild with shifting cloud cover throughout the day.

Pennsylvania

Finleys Sale of Scotch Ginghams Atcut Prices

Finleys offers about 150 pieces of Scotch ginghams at 19c per yard to clear stock. Includes 10 pieces Clan Plaid Silk Ginghams suitable for waists and children s wear, 25 dress patterns of Trilby Silks at 39c per yard, and assorted fine linens and Swisses with embroideries. Located at 510 and 512 Lackawanna Avenue.

New York

Also Mentioned on This Page

Malta Pietzes Dont Startles Worshippers Hastings Millars Bhut Gobin H. A. Coursen Thirteenth Co. Co. Mattes The Will Uncle Sam Sterta Roberts Weather Report Finley Lackawanna Avenue H. A. Kingsbury Charles A. Schieren & Co Spruce St Lewis, Reilly & Davies Wyoming Avenue Dorflinger Weichel’s Spruce Street
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