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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1895
Page
1
Despite weeks of sunshine, Globe Warehouse accelerates fall trade as first early autumn deliveries begin. The shop signals season change with new inventory and stock movement.
A bustling market signals aggressive summer stock reductions as merchants trim prices to clear inventory. Retailers emphasize decisive reductions and swift action to move seasonal goods.
Berlin reports a violent storm at Bochum Westphalia last night triggered a fire damp and dust explosion in the Pring von Preussen mine. Twenty five dead and eleven injured found at dawn with total deaths still uncertain as rescue continues. Hundreds of wives children and relatives gather at the pit mouth in mourning. Thirty two bodies recovered so far.
Don and Co report general business remains satisfactory with limited seasonal shrinkage. July prompt payments are down from spring but higher than last year. iron and steel prices rise, notably 60 cent per keg for cut and wire nabble while Bessemer pig holds steady. rails orders show growth while overall new demand slows. weekly failures total 202 in the US, 27 in Canada vs 39 last year.
A Toledo report claimed Susan B. Anthony died at Lakeside Ohio during a summer assembly. Later updates showed the rumor false as she had fainting spells that morning and delivered a lecture at the evening session.
The Sisters of St. Joseph at Gallitzin persistently decline teaching positions and challenging the garb bill, citing refusal to violate state law even if they view it as unjust or unconstitutional. The decision follows urging from school directors and patrons in Gallitzin and Lilly, Johnstown, Pa. on July 26.
Washington July 26 Secretary Morton ends the seed division of the agriculture department by formal order effective October 1. He states there will be no seed purchases for gratuitous promiscuous distribution during the 1896 fiscal year.
Morrisonville physician Dr. Richard Reasoner was murdered last night by Alfred Entrekin who believed the doctor had harmed his wife Mira by giving the wrong remedies. The attack occurred in Springfield near Til on July 26.
Washington July 4 reports say well informed Brazilians doubt England will clash with Brazil over the occupation of Trinidad. They note the island has long been viewed as no man’s land and expect no immediate aggression or war as a result of Britain's action.
In Coffeyville a saloon was raided and Sheriff Har court yesterday released thirty two kegs of contraband lager. Today two hundred spectators watched the sour beer flow into the gutters and toward the Verdigris river as the main street carried the spill.
The senatorial investigating committee gathers in Philadelphia with all members except Hardenberger. Quay arrives from Beaver and sets up at the Metropole as his Philadelphia aides plan a vigorous eight to ten day campaign stay. Gilkeson, state chairman, avoids discussing campaign issues beyond a prior letter.
San Francisco reports the execution of William Fredericks, famed outlaw linked to Evans and Sontag. He murdered cashier William A Herrick during a San Francisco Savings Union robbery attempt and killed three others in a life of crime before his death by hanging yesterday.
Mary E. Johnson, a Rochester typewriter for a prominent law firm, wore bloomers and a cap while working then rode away on a high geared bicycle. The senior partner, shocked by the attire in the office with male clients present, ordered her to go home and not return. Johnson vows to seek satisfaction while the firm calls the costume disgraceful.
West Palm Beach Florida July violence ends with Samuel Lewis a bartender killing John F. Highsmith ex tax collector and George A. Davia in a dispute. Lewis armed with a Winchester rifle halted them and demanded kneeling and pardon before shooting them both and fleeing. A posse pursues Lewis.
A bottle washed ashore at North Point near Racine containing a note reading Kate Kelley all hope gone Captain Hatch. The Kate Kelley was reported lost in a storm with Captain Hatch as its commander.
William Henry, son of a Brooklyn miser, is held for the grand jury on murder charges in his father’s death. George Robinson, Brendenburg workhouse keeper, shoots Bland Shacklett a commissioner, killing him. A gas explosion at W J McCormick’s Buffalo home and saloon fatally burns Lourne Mies. Sheriff Dougherty of Pike County Mo. brings Hm mett Divers to Hannibal after a mob pursuit. Kimball Green of Steelville Mo. survives a mob lynching attempt and will prosecute the would be lynchers.
The Fru gality coal miners strike is over and workers have returned to duty. In Bechtelville, Daniel Kaufman’s young child drowned after falling into a keg of water. Henry Brighthill died suddenly from a lung hemorrhage at a Carlisle hotel. The Union Traction Company charter to absorb Philadelphia street railways faces delays. capital stands at ninety dollars (incomplete).
Two well dressed women tell Chief Badenoch a daughter of wealthy parents, who vanished after meeting Holmes in 1893, may be among his victims. The parents, while hopeful she is alive, fear she is dead. Badenoch will investigate once he verifies the tale and preserves the girl’s name.
The Mire Ollie Corbett suit for absolute divorce from James J. Corbett heard before Referee Edward Jacobs in New York. Mrs Corbett attended with Miss Marie King while Corbett did not appear. Counsel sought dismissal citing lack of proof. judge warned testimony could be presented tomorrow. Corbett’s attorney said the husband would pay his wife 190 dollars weekly alimony. Hearing adjourned to tomorrow at 10.30.
William Schiller a lineman for an electric light company was shocked with 3000 volts while repairing a pole at Eighth and Diamond streets Philadelphia. He was rushed to hospital where doctors said his hand must be amputated and a thigh burn reached the bone. He lay across two live wires for about two minutes as the current passed through him.
General Schofield will focus on subduing the Bannock Indians amid reports of massacre in Jackson’s Hole and burning of settlers’ homes. A courier says all settlers at Jackson’s Hole were killed and a companion may reach Market Lake with details within a day.
Johnson the Hatfield county murderer was tracked for eleven hours and caught eleven miles below Hatfield town at 4 pm yesterday. He was brought to the murder scene to face punishment and may be brought back to Hatfield for public execution amid citizen demand.
The Thirteenth Regiment closed its encampment at Camp Curtin Mt. Gretna on July 26 with a grand governor review. Visitors, excellent health, orderly conduct, and high drill quality marked the day. Reveille at 4 and departure around 7 to return home is expected, with many brass buttons kept as souvenirs.
In Brocton Massachusetts Judge Reed awards W D Baker damages from Frank Winn five dollars eight cents for injuries to Bakers bicycle after Winn struck it. Baker rode on the road’s extreme right and could not avoid the crash. The court ruled a bicycle is a vehicle under public statutes and riding on the left side was unlawful.
John Browkaw 24, a bicyclist, was killed instantly in Wheeling while training for a road race. He used a trolley car as a pace maker, attempted to pass, and struck an oncoming car head on, the impact burning his skull. The bicycle remained undamaged.
In San Francisco on July 2 crowds of women besiege the county jail daily to see Durant and leave flowers. Jailers report Durant enjoys the notoriety and is now receiving a Catholic priest. He plans to convert. Funds for his defense are said to come from relatives in Canada. Of five talesmen examined, only Thomas W Sleberty was accepted.
Milford Massachusetts July 26 Rev Bryant McLellan pastor of the Baptist church was arrested on a Perley P Field complaint for fraud in selling to Field $500 of Pennock Electric stock. The complaint says McLellan falsely claimed the stock was worth 5 per share when it recently sold for 8 cents a share.
New York July 26 The July term grand jury condemns Tombs prison conditions They report nearly 600 prisoners occupy space meant for half that many The hospital is two cells Lavatory facilities exist only in name Inmates awaiting conviction are treated worse than those serving sentences The board of estimate and apportionment bears main responsibility
Statement by Haron Blane in the chamber of deputies notes that all powers recognize Italy's protectorate over Abyssinia. A bankruptcy court orders Odear Wilden to pay 83 percent, claimed by the Marquis of Queensberry for costs in a libel case. China France treaty grants consuls access near possessions and allows expansion of railways and telegraphs. Cardinal Gibbons writes to Cardinal Rampolla denying false America claims that he opposed Mer Batolll and Archbishop Ireland's school system.
Bridgeport reports Judge J B Drigge and partners bought land in the Monroe district of the Sigteraville oil field for 310 dollars. A week later oil struck on both sides and a 1000 dollar offer was refused. Today a representative of the Standard offered 10000 dollars, which was rejected.
Reports from Washington note American Wessels held 1 241 187 of Cuba's 4 700 889 in export last year. Secretary Carlisle denies remarks about Cleveland seeking a third term. Fort Hall agency telegram says Bannocks refused to return to reservation. Spanish bulls landing cannot be stopped for Atlanta fair fights. Interior approves eviction of tenants on Flournoy lands by the Omaha and Winnebago Indian agency.
London July 26 Lady Frances Rose Gunning widow of Sir Henry John Gunning fourth baronet is charged with forging a £50 bill of exchange using her father Rev William Henry Spencer’s name. He is uncle of Baron Churchill and rector of Great Houghton Northamptonshire. She is remanded.
London July 2. With nearly all constituencies heard from the new House stands 303 Conservatives 70 Liberal Unionists 14 Liberals 65 anti Parnellites and 12 Parnellites. Result outlines a large Liberal contingent and a substantial anti Parnellite bloc.
Herald's Forecast for eastern Pennsylvania calls for fair skies and slightly warmer conditions with southerly winds. The forecast notes higher temperatures across the middle states and New England, with possible light rain in northern New York and a sultry, warm western wave approaching.
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