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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1895
Page
1
The Globe Sewing Machine is praised for simple, automatic operations with shuttle tension needle setting and winding all self operating. It claims long life with hardened steel parts, minimal friction, and a complete range of attachments. Cabinet work and castings are noted as beautiful and durable with striking nickel enamel and gold decorations.
In Harrisburg on May 31, the house defeated congressional, senatorial, and legislative apportionment bills after protracted debate. A late push by Burrell and allies failed, seen as a victory for Senator Quay’s faction. The appellate court bill also passed 108 to 20 with Little and Merrick sparring over judges’ salaries.
Harrisburg May 1 The Pennsylvania House clears the calendar and passes fifteen appropriation bills including funds for Warren Insane Hospital Western Pennsylvania Institution for the Deaf and Dumb and University of Pennsylvania The session features heated debate over representative and congressional apportionment with votes and party lines noted as efforts collide with the Republican and Democratic sides and final passage on several apportionment measures fails.
Fred Smith of Seeleyville leaned from a baggage car window on an excursion train returning from Farview. His head struck a stone wall near a cellar hole, leaving a deep head wound and facial injuries. He regained consciousness briefly, was trepanned by Drs Burns and Foster, and remains in critical but hopeful condition.
Headlines report railroad engineers fined twenty six dollars for blowing locomotive whistles in Washington state. The piece notes thefts from Rev. M. L. Smyser in Lewistown, a beer swarm causing a stampede in Lancaster City, two young men walking to St. Louis from Lehigh County, a woman in Warrensville dying after cutting her throat, and notable appointments at the Philadelphia mint along with the death of Beulah Kennard, a Baptist calendar organizer in Philadelphia.
Three hundred members of the Christian Endeavor Society gathered in Memorial church Wilkes-Barre for a northeastern Pennsylvania convention. Dr McLeod delivered a sermon and C I Chandler spoke with other leaders in attendance. The report highlighted growth in Lackawanna Luzerne and Wyoming counties with 77 societies and 4761 members active associates and honorary.
Grand Exalted Ruler Meade D. Detweiler. urges lodges to shun the Atlantic City faction and any charters from its rebellious body. He vows to restore harmony and prevent secessionists from holding illegitimate meetings.
A midnight fire heavily damaged the Howe building on Main Street in Pittston. Perrin's news agency Berry's Jewelry store Fritch's photograph gallery and Buss' tailoring establishment occupied the site and were all destroyed. Insurance details and origin remain unclear. Losses cited: Berry $1500 Fritch $1500 Buss $1000 building value $1500.
Albany May 31 Senator Hill says he has read Sherman’s speech on silver and condemns it as a bid for international bimetallism. He argues against treasury silver purchases and urges testing international bimetallism before coining or redeeming silver, aiming to preserve the dollar’s value.
A Havana cablegram reports the bulk of the Philadelphia bound bark Carrie II Long lost near the Bahama Islands after a lightning strike. Captain Henry Rolf and two sailors killed. remaining crew rescued by the ship Havana. Captain Rolf from Bayonne New Jersey leaves a wife and child.
Pittsburg May 1 Honest Bam Keyes a veteran turfman died at his home in the city in his seventieth year He was a successful and conscientious horse owner and racer in harness inspiring respect in racing circles his passing leaves a gap in the sport.
A massive fire at the Wyoming colliery Port Bowkley in Wilkes-Barre Pa starts in the North shaft. Patrick J Duddy and Morgan Bevan suffer severe burns while mine bosses rush water lines and pumps to douse the blaze. Officials anticipate control by Sunday morning with heavy losses expected.
Dun and Co weekly review notes general optimism in trade with price rises for wheat and cotton and fewer labor troubles. It cites monetary stability and rising commercial demand while cautions about inflated exchanges from speculation and reports fewer failures domestically and in Canada compared with last year.
The Municipal league conference closed in Cleveland as chairman Charles J. Bonaparte announced that none of the resolutions sent to the committee would be recommended. The site for next year’s meeting will be decided later by the executive committee.
Telegraphic items report Atlantic mills in Olneyville resuming Monday with non union labor. A sprained knee may permanently lame John H Stalin. Wyoming cattlemen threaten action as herdsmen move 60 40 sheep from the south. Candace Root sues for 120 000 damages. Parliament rejects budget amendment for revenue tariff. George W Bamley arrives in New York to become London Times correspondent.
Far eastern Pennsylvania reports generally fair skies with continued warm weather. Light westerly winds prevailing as temperatures stay mild and pleasant.
A fragment listing various silk fabrics and textiles including Finley’s, Kal Kal, Habitual Silks, Printed India Silks, Brocade Taffeta Silks, Infancy effects for Waists, Black Brocade India Silks, Black Brocade Taffeta Silks, Armures, Peau De Soie, Satin Duchesse, Satin Soleil and related items.
The fragmentary text suggests a notice about settlement and transfer of goods between parties with differing time resources. It mentions ENOTTA and NATIONAL ITY in unclear relation to property, implying a transactional or distribution action among holders or purchasers.
Special low prices on a large line of wool dress goods this season to reduce stock. The note references items 510 and 512 as part of the sale.
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