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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1895

Page

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Sun Umbrella and Parasol Stock Prices Fall

Cold wave trims prices on our sun umbrella and parasol stock but keeps styles and quality intact. Buying 50 units becomes much easier despite the weather.

Cool Weather Sale Opens with Marked Savings

In tropical heat, retailers promote 18 still excellent assortments with late arrivals added to the markdown. The price cuts are striking and should hasten brisk sales as buyers seek value in a lively market.

Parasol and Sun Shade Choices by Taste and Fancy

A lighthearted note suggests parasols and sun shades are chosen by whim and fancy, and that the shop can satisfy diverse tastes regardless of style. It highlights personal preference in accessory selection.

Colored Silk Preparations for Soles in Six Shapes

A note describes correct colored china silk for soles in six shapes with precise shade matching and high grade materials. It lists six form options and emphasizes uniform quality for each point of construction.

Price Breaks for Ruffles Show Slight Increases

Pricing for ruffles lists 1 for 1.98 2 for 2.39 and 3 for 2.79. An additional pair value would be about one third higher than the single item.

Special Value White China Silk Parasols

A terse offer advertises a limited run of white china silk parasols with enamel sticks and Dresden handles. Only a few dozen remain and they are described as selling out quickly.

Dresden

Umbrellas Offered in Collectible Dresden Handle Set

A listing promotes 15 dozen two inch black Gloria Silk Sun umbrellas with natural sticks and inlaid Dresden handles. Sold as a light, serviceable accessory in a vintage merchandise catalog style.

Gloria Dresden

Best Thing Out 18 The Ladies Grip Sack Umbrella

An advertisement touts a compact umbrella labeled best thing out 18, offered in black and colors. It promises ready service when needed and easy stowage in a grip, satchel, or handbag.

No Time to Say More Voters Panic As Clock Runs Out

A frantic push to cast ballots as deadlines loom amid sparse polling data. Officials warn voters to seek available options and avoid last minute bottlenecks at crowded precincts.

Republican League Chooses Dowling Secretary in Divided Convention

The National League of Republican clubs elected J. Dowling of Minnesota as secretary amid factionalism and no definite stance on the Silver Question. The vote followed a contentious process with three defeated rivals named, and the convention adjourned sine die.

Cleveland National League of Republican Clubs J. Dowling Minnesota Dowling John Byrnes Colorado William Chaint Eden Hlinois T. B. Walker Nebraska Delaware Thuratan Republican League of the United States Horuth- Hein Party Republicins United States Republican National Convention W. K R. Moore Tennessee South Sto

Bucknell University Holds Fortieth Fifth Commencement

Bucknell University awarded multiple degrees at the Lewisburg commencement. Masters of Arts and Philosophy went to several graduates including G W Wazenseller, L Phillips, A R R Wyant, and Minnie Cotton. Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees were conferred on numerous men and women from Lewisburg, Philadelphia, Pottsville, and other towns. The Ladies Institute diplomas were also awarded to a list of graduates, alongside music department honors. Total graduates reached twenty eight with 1, and attendance is expected to rise next year.

Scranton Tribune Lewisburg Bucknell University G. W. Wazenseller Middleburg Charles Koonce Youngstown Harriet O. Staulft Scottdale L. Phillips E. Wyant Chicago G. Shaffer Opelousa Fla Mary L. Cartel Mary E. Hirris Hara Aden Coudersport William A. Crawford de Lancey Thomas J. Hanna Pottsville William T. Harris Frankford Philadelphia Frank W. Jackson William A. Kauffman Strade’a Mills Andrew G. Loomis Kate T. McLaughlin William T. Paullin Herbert I Pease Jackson David Phillips Plymouth L. G. C. Riemer Brookston Franklin I. Sigmund Hbromley Smith Wilker Barte Benjamin M. Waegenseller Seninsgrave Minnie Cotton Lewisture William T. Shildon Pottsgrave Benjamin K. Erick Marston N. J Joseph C. Carey Glen Loch Peter B. Cregar Annandale N. d Nelson FP. Davis Bridgeton Corn FR. Perry Eagleville Herbert & Schuyler Turbotville Frank M. Sim Edith E. Shaffer Jerry Church Alice Snowden Thornton Mary &. Wilson Lewisaburr Ella Bender Neta Moyer Myrtle Smith Driftwood Minnie Visick Mount Carmel College Institute For Ladies School of Mule Academy For Hoye

Governor Hastings Wins $3000 Slander Verdict

Governor Hastings was awarded $3000 in a Johnstown court against city attorney Francie Joseph OConnor for slander. The five hour trial produced a verdict at 6 o'clock, with rumors of an amicable settlement before trial. Hastings sought vindication and reportedly accepted the judgment as satisfactory.

Johnstown Hastings Francie Joseph O'Connor Alander

Explosion on US Cruiser Columbia injures four at Kiel

A boiler on the United States cruiser Columbia exploded at Kiel causing one cylinder head to blow off and parts to be cast overboard. Four crew members were injured and transported to the naval hospital for treatment.

Holler Kiel Fa Plodes London Kiel Kaye United States Columbia Foor Hos Geil

Murder suicide in Philmont man shoots father in law

In Philmont New York the 48 year old Harry Kroose, an Harlem railroad agent, killed his father in law George Jacobs by shooting him twice in the back and then killed himself with a pistol. The motive remains unknown as both men were reportedly on good terms. Kroose leaves a wife and four children.

Philmont Wis Ofelock Kroose George Jacobs Harlem Read Jacobi Jacobitt Krooze Win Kroore Kroone

Price One Trial In Sensational Grand Central Case

The trial of Pred MH Pierce owner of the Grand Central hotel on alleged keeping a bawdy house opened before Judge Lynch in Wilkes-Barre. Prosecutors led by Mell. defense by AreGovern Shea and Hanks. Testimony depicted the hotel’s immoral activity with several female witnesses and a 17 year old male. The judge interrupted heated exchanges as Colonel Orr clashed with counsel. adjournment followed with continued testimony planned for the next morning. A separate item notes Spanish minister De Lome relaying a Cuba news dispatch denying General Martinez Campes being wounded.

Scranton Tribune Wilkes-arre MH. Pierce Grand Central Hotel Lynch Kittie Schroedy Commonwealth Astriet Mell AreGovern, Shea Hanks Tlihacee Generrlly Mary Ann Bmart Mlorene Walter Sucian Stookey Mrr. McGovern Orr Price

Repair shop opening at Mt. Carbon yard reported

The Pennsylvanian raihandle schedules a repair shop opening at the Mt. Carbon yard. A rally drew about six thousand young religious workers from Lycoming Clinton and Center counties to Melleforte. Anna M. Holaton of Montgomery county reelected regent of the Valley Pore Memorial asvocation. A dynamite cartridge exploded at Bridgeport injuring two individuals. George Crealin and Powell Hampton are named. Charion Ff McCann was ordained a Baptist minister and installed pastor of Olivet Baptist church in Lancaster. A verdict of one thousand dollars was awarded to J. N. Walker for land cut by the South Chester Trolley road. Naval Cadet Stuart F. Smith, Pennsylvania, fresh from the Naval Academy with distinction, will pursue a two year course in naval architecture at the Heule D Application Gevre Maritime in Paris.

Pennsylvvania Raihandle Mt. Carbon Yard Lycoming Clinton Center Counties Melleforte Anna M. Holaton Montgomery County Valley Bridgeport George Crealin Powell Hampton Charion Ff McCann J. N. Walker Marcue Hook South Chester Stuart F. Smith Pennsylvania Naval Academy Seademic Board Herbert Heule D'Application Gevre Maritime Paris

Emperor William lays corner stone for Kiel Canal monument

Kiel June 21. Emperor William I laid the last stone of the Battle and North Sea canal in a public ceremony watched by thousands. The event followed a naval review and feast at Holtenau, with displays by American and German ships, including the Columbia. A boiler explosion on a Columbia steam launch injured four sailors.

Kiel United States Columbia Holtennu Willigun North Sea Canal Hghthouse Ulrat William I Frederick I William LI William Tis Emperor Willam 1 Baltle Canal Germany Baron von Vol Berenberg Relaistag Jona William Kaiser Wilhelm Canal Willam Holtenau

Meeting of pressmen elects officers and funds

At the International Printing Pressmen's union meeting in Philadelphia officers were chosen for the ensuing years. Theodore F. Goloskowaly of St. Louis was named president for a fourth term. Jesse Johnson of Nashville is first vice president. James A. Archer of Milwaukee is second vice president. James A. Patton of Toronto is third vice president. James Geleon of Brooklyn is secretary treasurer. A death benefit fund was established and payouts were outlined. A proposal to move the union's official publication from Omaha to Chicago was approved due to central location.

Philadelphia International Printing Pressmen’s Union Ensiine Theodore F. Goloskowaly St. Louie Tat Jesse Johnson Nashville Chicago Wee Ameren Preesman Union Omaha

Indictment Abandoned Not Guilty Verdict In Tron Hall Scandal

In Philadelphia on June 2 the commonwealth dropped the bill of indictment against Freeman D. Somers James H Kekers Charles H Barber and Joseph Galding officers of the defunct Tron Hall revelation of thin city and a verdict of not guilty was returned by the court of quarter sessions after district attorney Graham stated the charge rested on a double transaction.

Tron Hall Philadelphia Freeman D. Somers James H. Kekers Charles H. Barber Josiph Galding Ostcern Thin City The Commonwealth Today Jude Arno Graham

Mutual Banking's Insolvent Order Faces Liquidation Doubts

A cautious liquidation inquiry reveals 170 pleaded dollars tied to the Mutual Banking company of three les and two defendants allegedly involved. Officials indicate an unauthorized transaction traced to the orders council. The matter centers on the legality of the fund movement and the extent of the authority claimed by the involved officers.

Mutual Banking Company of Thre Ely Effeem Lnvetention Eran Counell

Scranton Traction Conspiracy Arrest Reported

George W. Perigo of Scranton was arrested by the Barring & McSweeney agency on conspiracy to sue Scranton Traction and Wilkes-Barre and Wyoming Valley Traction companies. Ferrigno acknowledged links to the scheme and Watron & Ahern were named as originators. Warrants for Watton & Zimmerman attorneys were anticipated, with John T. Serahie retained for the companies and Scranton attorneys possibly to be arrested.

George HH Perrigo Wilket-Barre Gear W. Perigo Scranton Barring & McSweeney Scranton Traction Company Wilkes-Barre and Wyomling Valley Traction Company Ferrigno Olive of Watron & Ahern Tribune Barring Warrinis Watton & Zimmerman John T. Serahie

Coroner's Inquest Probes Grisly Murder Case

Witnesses describe a man shot in a Johnson’s teacher area and a possible woman connected to the case. Coroner’s inquest resumes next Tuesday night as investigators seek a clear link to the mystery surrounding Gurd’s death. Funeral services for Gurd were held yesterday with lodge members present.

Cam Wan Ian Roberts Whch Gurl Church Gord Roberts Gund Johnson Dnnrmore Chin Louis Biaten Frank Raymond Garyald New York Ash Stret

Howard Houston Dies at Whitem Abbots

Henry Howard Houston longtime Pennsylvania Railroad director and philanthropist died suddenly at 1 am from heart failure at his Whitemickon Heights country home near Philadelphia. Born October 18 18..., he traced family roots to Ireland and Lancaster Pennsylvania with Revolutionary War ancestry.

Philadelphia Henry Howard Houston Pennsylvania Railroad Whcahickon Heights Houston Episcopal Church Henry Howandl Houston Wrightsville York County Ireland Lanastar County Pia

Robbery at Rainy Lake Bank Reported

A Rainy Lake City messenger says two masked men robbed the Rainy Lake Bank near the Canadian border. They knocked out the cashier and bound the teller, escaping with about 40,000 dollars. A posse is pursuing the robbers and they will be shot on sight if found.

Duluth Minn Rainy Lake City Rainy Lake Pirault

RIO TICKETS AND ACQUITTALS REPORTED IN MULTIPLE CASES

Rikers released and hearings set across several districts. Harrisburg board grants pardons for John Gadoer John Deobao Joseph Burney and George Her math with cases of malicious mischief and other charges. In Wilkes-Barre Captain Williams acquitted after defense and prosecution arguments end with a not guilty verdict. New York jury awards Jacob Wilson 14000 in a suit over his father estate with drugged travel and abroad context.

Harrisburg Board of Pardons John Gadoer John Deobao Joseph Burney George Hermath Lackawanna Dempsey Captain Williams Scranton Tribune Wilkes-Barre Wiliams McGahren Jommy Fuller Grand Central New York Jacob Wilson Supreme Court Wilson

Rising tide of trade and industry boosts US economy

From New York reports June activity shows manufacturing and trading recoveries with weekly failures falling vs last year. Two weeks totals reach 14 421 841 dollars with gains in manufacturing and trading. crop prospects improve while stocks replenish. Prices in iron and steel rise as demand surges and producer bear movement fades.

New York R. G. Dunno Angain SOTA United States Canada Texas Bessemer Pittsburg Bar Association Wire Nail Association

Reception at St Peters Cathedral for Sodality and Sacred Heart League

Forty young ladies of the Blessed Virgin’s sodality were received at St Peters Cathedral along with postulants and promoters into the League of the Sacred Heart. The ceremony on the Sacred Heart feast featured sermons, hymns, and a Te Deum as Father McNally preached on Mary’s role as intercessor and mother.

Sodality League of the Sacred Heart Tita the The E. J. Melley St. John's South Side F. P. McNally St.Patrick's West Side Daniel McCarthy St. Mary's College Baltimore Reilly, Campbell Quinnan Millanew Feeley Mary

Congress and State Chairman Gilkeson Gambit in Pennsylvania

Congressman Dal sell i gives interview at the Quay Hastings Magee Martin mix in Pennsylvania politics. He hopes the state convention in August will re elect State Chairman Gilkeson. Also notes a postponed race in Poughkeepsie due to a shell stown by a wave against a boat, delaying action until Monday night.

Favors Gilkeson Pittsburg Congresaman Dalsell i Pennsylvani Gilkeson Poughkeepale Pennsylvania

Weather Outlook for Far East Pennsylvania and New York

Herald's forecast says today will be partly cloudy with less sultry air. Sunday to Monday bring warmer but fair weather with light westerly winds, followed by further warmth and clear conditions.

Herald New York

Finley Silk Sale Offers Bargain Silk Fashions

A week of special attractions in the Silk Department features Cheney Brow high class Printed China and Cashmere Shanghai silks put on sale. Dark grounds and patterns move from 75 cents to 37 1/2 cents, with Latin strip cashmeres and other silks offered at deep discounts. Choices include Jap Kal Kal and Habital Wash Silks at 25 to 50 cents and a 28 inch Black Jap Silk at 49 cents. 50 pieces of the best swivel silks offered at 10 50 and 12 50 at Lackawanna Avenue location.

Shanghai

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