A Krank Confession
A fragmentary excerpt states that five cases out of six reveal a truth and praises a system of deception as a long standing stock in trade. The text touts honesty in maintaining a misleading stance as part of its approach.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1895
Page
1
A fragmentary excerpt states that five cases out of six reveal a truth and praises a system of deception as a long standing stock in trade. The text touts honesty in maintaining a misleading stance as part of its approach.
A summary of the case outlines startling values in shirt waists and presents the core facts in brief. The report highlights key figures and context, signaling a focus on pricing and market implications for the garment industry.
A manufacturer offered 300 dozen at spot cash. After bargaining a large discount was achieved and delivery occurred last Saturday. On review the buyer wishes for 600 dozen but none more are available on the same terms, making the deal fortunate.
The damaged item highlights a few stains and rough seams while claiming quality cloth, patterns, cut, and make equal to current stock. The seller warrants each garment to be this season's manufacture and promotes further sale details.
The notice describes three lots of Walts with varying quality. Lot 1 shows damage or medium quality. Lot 2 consists of high class Walts with minor but identifiable shortcomings. Lot 3 contains perfect goods suitable for counters, with Walts of choicest quality. Average price range stated is 1 to 1.95 dollars.
Harrisburg June 1 The Grangers and Allianee in the recent legislature pushed through the creation of the state department of agriculture and effectively wiped out the state board of agriculture. A $2,000 appropriation and a limiting clause threaten to eject half the board by 1906 and the rest by 1907.
Major Richard Oulahan long active in Irish independence movements died at his Washington home. He helped organize the abortive Stevens Fenlan and Young Ireland efforts, contributed poems to the Dublin Nation, left Dublin in 1849, served as a lieutenant in a New York regiment during the Civil War, and later held a treasury clerical post via Horace Greeley until his death.
The International League of Press Clubs held its session in Philadelphia with new faces including Mrs. Belva J. Lockwood. General Felix Angus urged laws to protect reporters’ confidential information, and Louis N. Megargee was elected president with officers from multiple city press clubs. Buffalo named as 1918 meeting location.
The June 12 commencement at State College Bellefonte Pa drew a large crowd. Byron Horton was valedictorian and Robert Ogden of Philadelphia delivered the address. Prizes went to Henry Newell, Edward Espenshade, Frederick Hemphill, and honor men included Budd Gray and George Green. A list of 14 graduates by major followed with names and home towns. Tonight seniors held a farewell reception in the college armory.
A son of Sheriff Fullmer of Lycoming county is wounded by a bullet intended for a target. In Allentown Crane Iron Works raises wages for 200 employees by 10 percent dating from June 4. Lalance-Crosjean Agate Tron works at Harrisburg to resume all departments on Friday, about 900 men to be employed.
Memphis Tennessee June 12. The silver convention opened in the auditorium with Senator David Turpie of Indiana as permanent chairman and an address on silver coinage. He argues for legal parity between silver and gold, condemns demonetization since 1873, cites Gresham law and calls for free coinage to preserve money for daily wages and the public. He endorses Joseph C. Sibley for president of the platform committee.
One of the day’s notable society weddings joined Miss Della Peck, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Peck of Main Street, to Willis King at 8:45 PM. Rev. Simp King and Rev. Guest officiated a parlor ceremony with Mendelssohn’s wedding march and a cream crepe gown. A large guest list from Scranton to Wilkes-Barre attended, with Hertha Peck as maid of honor and many relatives among the ushers and attendees.
Chief Loftus and Oliver Withers arrested suspicious characters at the Lackawanna and Bloomsburg junction. A full set of burglars tools was found on the prisoners. They were selling clothing when arrested and held for further hearing. Authorities suspect them in recent local burglaries.
Scranton singers claim the $1,000 prize and multiple honors at the Wilkes-Barre festival, with Mrs Brundage and Miss Durkin also winning top awards. Lieutenant Governor Watres presided as guests praised the performances and adjudicators praised the high level of singing across choirs from Scranton Wilkes-Barre and Pottsville.
Special report from Wilkes-Barre Pa details the discovery of two decomposed African American men’s bodies on the Wilkes-Barre and Easton railroad line near Stroudeburg. Authorities suspect murder with head injuries and a gunshot wound, noting recent laborer unrest and a missing trio from a nearby repair crew.
The president issues a warning to all persons to obey neutrality laws amid the Spain Cuba conflict and promises vigorous punishment for violations. Princeton College hold commencement with 215 graduates in Alexander Hall, largest class yet. Richard R. Quay, son of Senator M S Quay, married Elizabeth Loring Waters in Sewickley, Pa.
Increasing cloudiness spreads across eastern Pennsylvania with thunder showers possible while temperatures remain steady. Local observers note a stationary temperature trend as late afternoon showers develop.
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