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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1895

Page

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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.

Startling Values in Shirt Waists Case

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.

Dealer's 300 Dozen Purchase Nets Big Discount

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.

Bargain Shirt Waists Offer Mixed Grades and Stains

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.

Conditions of Sale for Walts Lot 1 2 and 3

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.

Grangers Influence Buys Way to Create State Agriculture Dept

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.

State Board of Agriculture Department of Agriculture Scranton Tribune Harrisburg Granger Allianee State Department of Agriculture Board of Agriculture House Appropriations Committee Appropriations Committee Ander Somerset Bradford Chester Walding Pattison Hastings UIA Edge J.T. Rothrock West Cheater BR. H. Warren Rothrock State Forestry Commission University of Pennsylvania Warren Senate Academy of Natural Sciences Philadelphia Leonard Plernon Gabriel Helger Dauphin Joel A. Herr Clinton A. ©. Sisger Lackawanna Senator Critchield

Major Richard Oulahan Dead Leader of Irish Liberty Movement

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.

Washington Richard Oulahan Stevens Fenlan New York Horace Greeley Treasury Department

International League of Press Clubs elects officers and approves Buffalo meeting

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.

Philadelphia Bohemia Pen and Pencil Club Internatonal League of Press Clubs Belva J. Lockwood Washington Women’s Press Club National Capital Online Assion Ts Howell Fellix Agnus Baltimore International League of Press Clube Smith Buffalo Louis N. Megargee Joseph Howard, Jr New York Press Club John W. Kellar Felix Angus Journalists’ Club Louise M. Gordon Georgia Woman's Press Club John P. Ltampman Reading Press Club W. V. Alexander Boston Press Club James 8. McCartney Harry D. Voight Buffalo Press Club Thomas J. Keenan, Jr Pittsburg Press Club P. C. Doyle Western Pennsylvania Press Club Robert 3. Cramer Pen and Penell Club

State College Graduates Prize Winners at Commencement

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.

Frederick A. Hemphill Allegheny Budd Gray George Green Edwin Harder James Marshall Robert Wieland Charlies Burkett Hyron Horton Melvin Kiefer Ralph MacDonald Warren Smiley

Local Industry And Sheriff’s Son Hit as Wages Rise

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.

Fullmer Lycoming County Crane Iron Works Allentown Lalance-Crosjean Agate Tron Works Harriinburgy

Free Silver's Champions Senator Turpie's Address

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.

Memphis Tenn W.N. Brown Bimetallic League Shelby County Pennsylvania Casey Young David Turple Indiana Ailver Chase Turple London Germany United States Francs G Orelook Joseph C. Sibley Sibley Cleveland Carliste

Peck-King Wedding Gala at Peckville Honor Social Ties

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.

Mendelssohn Fred Benjamin Lyman Peck Scranton Harry Peck Frank Benjamin Peckville Prof W. A. Beck Elmburat Growmaman A. F. Kelzer Hertha Peck Frank Day Wilkes-Harre W. F. Brows Bhekely Edson Peck C.F. Peck Blimhuret Steidler Wilkes-Barre Katerline Berawith Schenk Florence Brouller Mine Frederick P. Travien Robertson Sareth Williams W. J. McCormick George Treverton FP. Snedicon Blishie A. A. Bwingle Sickler Mes Ridward Muller O. Travina MH. H. Hoffecker D. W. Brown G. A. Bell W. Simpking Blerb McCormick W. Arnold Belle Benjamin Grace Butler Lena Barnes Dora Simpkins Beatrice McCormick Maud Treverton Emma Barnes Jensie Hoffecker Kate Bell Sophia Simpking Maud Doud Anna Taylor Nicholson Annie Doud Aliee Well Stella Arnol May Anna Gummore Mamie Peck Emma Etta Myre Peck Jennie Benjamin Myra Hoffecker Messrs. Guerme BH Reed G. M. Pierce Sprahton Elmer Swingle Robert Ed. Barnes Bert K. Benjamin Josaph Hnelsh Florence B Swingle Leonard Simpkins

Burglars’ Tools Found as Suspects Seized in Pittston

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 Tribune Pittston Loftus Oliiver Withers Lackawanna Bloomsburg

Scranton Choir Wins Big Prize At Music Festival

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.

Watres Dr. Mason Will Watkins Morrisburg Broom Pottsville Rev T. Co. Edwards Tolone B. T. Griffith Sarah Schmidt Ties Idsale Mughes-Hrundage Scraunton Henderson Brundage Hensenick Este Cohen Wilkes-Barre John O'Malley Avoca Annie Durkin Scranton Tusa Miss Durkin Mason Minerville David M. Miles Heyer Krehbiel Minersville Annie Laurie Dudley Buck Heckle Wilkes Tarre Maggie Lewis Pittsburg Samuel Ingram L. iPanry James Wilkes-Barre Heights Littl Misa Lewis Edward Lewis My. Henderson Ap Madoc Charles A. Miner M. G. Williams Edwards David R. Roberts William J. William Addres Wilkes- Barre Wilkes Burte Fenator M. G. Williama Toad Selavtlona Meethoventy Magaine Suirl Buy MacKenzie

Murdered Negroes Found by Railroad in Wilkes-Barre

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.

Wilkes-Barre and Faston Wilkes-Barre Wilkes Tierre Astern Stroudeburg Bors

Proclamation Warns against Neutrality Violations

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.

Pilhusterers Washington Spain Cuba Princeton N. d Princeton College Alexander Hall Mrinceton Richard Quay Pittsburg Richard Rk. Quay United States M. 8. Quay Elixabeth Loring Waters Sewlekley

Far eastern Pennsylvania Weather Update

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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