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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1895
Page
1
On today’s sale table we offer 96 pieces of high grade Imported Dimities not previously offered under 5 cents. The fabrics display exquisite colorings and delicate French printed designs. Priced at 19 cents per yard these new French Dimities are the best value of early season wash goods.
Harrisburg dispatch reports Governor Hastings vetoed the Luzerne Schuylkill county creation measure while approving a garb bill that bans religious marks in schools. He also disapproved an auditor general appointment bill and several local measures amid broader legislative action. He argues the new county is unnecessary and costly to taxpayers.
Harrisburg June 67 Governor Hastings signs a slate of acts approved today including employment for inmates in county jails, state road cession to the National park at Gettysburg, borough and city power to tax and acquire property for public parks, health bureau creation, corporate bonds and stock dealings, and rules on weights measures inspectors. Several bills are vetoed including banning temporary fishing structures, cattle and sheep protections, annexation of territory to boroughs, and liquor adulteration controls.
In Omaha Nebraska on June 27 preparations are underway for a Crow reservation reunion with a dog barbecue and festive events anticipated by residents. Indiana visitors and Crow participants are expected to gather for the celebration and community activities.
Yale defeats Harvard and Columbia in a three-boat two mile freshman race on the Thames. Yale finishes in 10 minutes 28 seconds, Harvard 10 minutes 3.5 seconds, Columbia 11 minutes 18.5 seconds. Yale suffers minor crab and gear issues but leads from mid first mile to win by a length and more.
Thrrisburg, Va June 27 Governor Hastings announces the appointment of twelve judges for the new Superior Court including James A Beaver Howard J Reeder John J Wickhit George B Orlady Logdon Charles I Mice Lugerne FE N Witford Henry McCarthy and Charles BE. The court convenes tomorrow to set up the organization with Judge Charles BE named president and Judge Charles EF Hice designated presiding judge in Lagerne county for a 10 year term ending 1499.
The Alpine tunnel on the South Park road, claimed to be the highest railroad tunnel, reopened today. It sits at 11 060 feet, runs 1 776 feet, and was bored nine years ago at a cost of 460 000 dollars. Reverend Edward A McGurk of Holy Cross College suffered paralysis during commencement and is in critical condition.
Reports mention a boy fatally hurt after falling from a cherry tree in Dott town. a farmer Cyrus Thumm struck by lightning in North Middleton Cumberland county. Philadelphia capitalists loaning 70 to the Pittsburg Virginia and Charleston railroad with an extension planned.
A June 27 blaze in San Francisco ravaged the Fifth and Harrison area, destroying mills, factories, foundries, and hotels then spreading to Fourth Street and Southern Pacific barns. Powder explosions wounded several firemen while more than 50 dwellings burned and about 300 families became homeless. No verified death toll yet.
Jealousy drives J D Yeo 40 to gun down wife and infant in Elwood Indiana He shoots three times wounding wife and baby then tries to kill himself Police intervene binding him over to court in 5000 bail He claims child not his and that he and wife separated over the issue but remarried three weeks ago.
Anthony Comstock and his men raid the American Bank Note premises in Trinity Place and the offices of FR Gruber. They seize 100000 lottery circulars and tickets plus plates and plans for July and August tied to the Royal Havana Lottery scheme. The material was printed by American Bank Note Company for the Royal Havana operation.
A Gretna mob hanged John Frye to a telegraph pole after seizing him from officers following a Sunday-law violation. Saloon owners had defied the law and hundreds crossed the river by ferry to participate in the vigilante act near New Orleans.
Hallatead Pa June 2 In a fight here tonight among Hungarians Andrew Lowey was stabbed over the left hip by John Pedro a fellow countryman The wound is serious but not likely fatal Pedro escaped but later captured and in village lockup awaiting hearing Lewey was injured in another row yesterday
Saloon keepers of Sioux City declare war on restaurant and drug store sellers of whiskey arguing Martin law prohibits small-quantity sales. They urge Mayor Holdenfeld to enforce the law. if refused, they threaten to act themselves.
Attackers declare they will not yield, signaling a potentially interesting and decisive confrontation ahead.
Santa Fe New Mexico June 27 The great Peralta grant in Arigoma and New Mexico covering 12 405 000 acres was decided in favor of the government after three weeks of trial The claimant Reavie appeared in court cool and collected The court held all title papers valid and concluded missing records were forged to enable the Peralta family to claim the land This ends a major fraud pursued for more than twenty five years
Memphis June 27 plans outlined after the silver convention adjourned for an Omelion of free silver men within the Democratic party. A committee to perfect a national organization calls a meeting of all silver Democrats in the nation at Washington DC on August 1 to confer and cooperate.
Racine Wisconsin June 27 George H T Masher 18 died at home after drinking soap suds and kerosene in a false remedy for stomach trouble. He had worked in the garden earlier that afternoon and grew rapidly worse after the intake, despite telling Dr Garlock of his actions.
The general sales agents of the anthracite coal companies met at the Fifth Avenue hotel in New York and adjourned to July 9. They sought to restore May circular prices located at 350 dollars gross for stove coal, about 45 cents above the then current price. July market requirement was estimated at about 75 percent of output, roughly 2,200,000 tons, a tighter projection than July of the previous year.
Vice-Chancellor Emory denied the United Phonograph Company of New York's bid to restrain the United States Phonograph Company of Newark from selling phonographs abroad. The decision marks a major win for the Edison company against claims of exclusive foreign trading rights.
Indianapolis June 27 The Indiana Brewers' Institution executive committee issued an address to saloonkeepers urging obedience to the Nicholson temperance law while a test case on all points is carried to the supreme court.
John Jermyn coal operator filed a libel suit against Editor Schubmehl of the Olyphant Gazette seeking $10,000 for an article titled Sonish the Dickson Ring published February 16, 1806. Criminal charges tied to the same articles were brought earlier and will be tried today.
A group of Choorpin fruit-growers organized to push the railroad to lower charges. In a separate incident, John Motner was hanged at Columbus, Ohio for murder, with rival in love Daniel Goldring cited as the victim. In St Louis a woman, Mrs Livele Marnes, accidentally shot and killed her daughter-in-law, Aniuio Smith, while handling a pistol.
Los Angeles and Indianapolis reports note Democratic leaders debate the silver question. Thomas Taggart, Indiana chair, refuses a state convention to decide money policy saying it would split the party.
Arthur Stanley of the Stanley tribe eloped with Missouri Wells, daughter of Chief William Wells, 16, from Rye. The couple fled on a steam launch to Bridgeport, Conn., but were captured by Bridgeport police. authorities there and Greenwich, Conn., are involved as the tribes face sharp disputes over the affair.
The U S consul at Foo Chow Jima reports the Hong Kong plague has appeared there and is established as an epidemic though confined to the city proper. He says it is identical with last year’s outbreak in Hong Kong Canton and other southern ports and notes the impossibility of salary measures to stop contagion or ease victims.
The Colerain well struck oil spraying over the derrick with a gusher piercing less than a foot. Gas escapes at about 5 000 feet a day, no drill depth changes yet. Lease values have risen sharply with offers at 1 000 dollars per acre refused and leases at 100 dollars per acre paid. A new derrick is ordered for the Starbuck farm.
Springfield June 27 Reports at the Christian Endeavor convention show about 102000 members and 2200 sacre. A sensational moment arose when Bolle K Adams of Cleveland charged that President McCauley insulted her by addressing her without introduction.
An alleged sensational clipping from Shanghai based on the China Gazette and the Atomic Press and Circular claims meat packing in Chicago is tainted with contaminated meats and foul sanitation. Connall Fowler in Ningpo, China reports the state department investigates the charges and the clipping is routed to officials for review.
In Shamokin Pennsylvania on June 27 Bella Lawrence, a pretty girl, dressed in her father's clothes, led a small group of girls in a gesture toward the pace of the new woman. She began a march with the others before retreating home in disgrace as men approached.
Brazilian insurgent leader Admiral Da Gama died by his own hand during a defeat near Campus in Mie do Sul. Admiral Oserde wounded and captured. Travers assumes command as Da Gama’s death ends his rebellion run.
Miss Rowe Marston daughter of Colonel Henry C Mareton married Baron Rudolf Schutzbar Micheline at Grace Episcopal Church. The private ceremony followed a death in the bride's family and the couple will travel to Yellowstone Park before visiting Cassel Germany.
Indiana Pa June 27 After ten years drought the court granted liquor licenses to three hotels in Indiana borough all retail applicants The judge ordered closing at 9 p m and opening not before 8 a m A special officer will oversee dealers to enforce the laws The hotels will begin business tomorrow
A stray letter to Allentown led to Lena Nickole meeting the intended recipient and a romance blossomed. The couple became engaged and married soon after, following a misdirected correspondence. In Shamokin Paolla and Tureick fought over a girl with Paola badly injured and likely to die while Tureick escaped.
The practice cruiser Bancrofta at News port hosts naval cadets as Consul General Willams plans return to Haroon after reconsidering his reehenation. Government to build its own Strall bolta and furnish ships of war. Recent naval appointments include Thomas A. Heal Braetoa BL 8 Joricketon Scrinton Ma and C Bhackford South trango Ni J.
The forecast calls for clearing weather in eastern Pennsylvania and New York with westerly winds. Expect warmer temperatures on Saturday and even warmer on Sunday, with pleasant overall conditions.
A local retailer advertises a silk sale week in the Silk Department with Cheney Brow printed china and cashmere Shanghai silks. Prices list dark grounds at 37 cents this week, light and dark grounds from 31.00 to 125.00 previously, plus Jap Kal Kal Habuta Wash Silks at 25 cents and a 28 inch black Jap Silk at 49 cents.
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