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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1895
Page
1
A local report notes the era of grace brings strong purchasing power at year’s end. It highlights 19 cents as a notable value benchmark and suggests substantial coinage-era value compared to earlier periods.
We display today on our tables 7 percent pieces of the finest Imported Dimities not offered before at under two cents. The patterns are exquisite and show the delicate characteristics of French printed fabrics. At 19 cents these new Dimities represent the best Wash Goods value this early in the season.
The governor signed acts authorizing publication of school laws and decisions, free public libraries in districts, teacher certifications, and state aid for high schools. He vetoed several local measures including huckstering restrictions in Bedford county and toll charges on turnpikes. Superior Court judges meet Hastings. will take oath next week and organize July 24 with Judge Charles E. Rice as presiding judge.
Tom Smith was hanged in the Jackson jail yard at 1 pm in front of about 5 000 people after confessing to murdering Dr. Rader to obtain his money. He was baptized in the river before the execution and led to the gallows with a firm step.
The Adame Express Company sues Fourth Street National Bank in the federal court in Philadelphia claiming undervaluation of money shipments. It seeks additional commissions and asserts contents were undervalued by "many hundreds of thousands" with interest. expected excess over 2,000 upon accounting.
In Washington Kansas all church leaders urged action against maltdoxen saloons. Saloons were ordered to close and maintain their fixtures or face removal by next Saturday. Keepers were given one week to leave town as preaching intensified.
First public test of the immense electric power works in Niagara Falls succeeds beyond doubt. About 160 engineers from various locations observe the demonstration, marking a milestone in the project as construction continues.
Fragments describe a dynamo war starved project with 3 000 horsepower developed and 6 000 horsepower claimed. Parts of the machinery are not yet finished causing delays before full output can be achieved.
A nineteen year old station helper on the Memphis road at Sprague risked her safety to warn an approaching west bound express during a wind storm. Two box cars derailed onto the main line and the girl, carrying a lantern, ran nearly three quarters of a mile up the track to signal the oncoming train, preventing a collision. The incident occurred near Rich Hill Missouri on June 28.
A Lancaster boy escaped injury after a lightning strike near Millersville during a storm. Dr. B. Lyte, head of Millersville State Normal School, and his two young sons narrowly avoided death as the bolt shattered the lip and chin, with several radiating scars. Physicians could not explain the freak occurrence.
In Hazleton and Freeland Pennsylvania advocates of Quay County oppose Governor Hastings. An effigy of Hastings was hung from a rope on Broad and Wyoming streets and later cut down by authorities. Local leaders denounced the governor for vetoing the Quay County bill and residents warned of a hostile reception if he visits.
Congressman John B. Robinson urged Chairman Gilkeson to convene a meeting of the Republican state committee to resolve factional disputes. He demanded an accounting of funds and warned that failure to act could jeopardize Gilkeson’s chairmanship. The Philadelphia report notes the push to restore party unity.
The fourth convention of the Christian Endeavor Society of the Methodist Protestant church met in Pittsburg at the First Methodist Church. Paul M. Strayer of Baltimore gave the keynote address and Rev I Tage preached. A phonograph greeting feature will project messages from prominent coworkers unable to attend.
A Shamokin, Pennsylvania group of Philadelphia and Scranton capitalists formed Girard Goal Mining company to purchase the Mack Diamond colliery for 540000. The firm plans two new slopes and will employ about 1000 workers. Include mentions of Brooker slope and a slate plant project.
In Rome the Italian Interior Secretary tells deputies an American, Hamilton, was arrested June 1 as he tried to force entry during King Humbert's address. He was detained until identity papers arrived and released June 2. Signor Engel challenged the account.
Havana reports say insurgents suffered nineteen killed in an attack on Alta Girath near Puerto Principe along the railroad to Nue Vitas. Captain Coste’s detachment surprised Beallio Guerra’s band at Aguidita, with several wounded. A claim of the yacht Nepthina’s seizure by a Spanish warship is unconfirmed. De Lome has no new news.
From Constantinople the powers press for an explicit answer to their note outlining reforms for Armenia. The Turkish foreign minister cites lack of information and delay. a fixed deadline may force a definite response. British Mediterranean squadron sailed from Alexandria. In Macedonia rebels worry authorities. Paris saw a Latin quarter clash with police injuring two students and arresting five. A San Matteo procession near Ferrol led to a riot injuring forty, including the parish priest.
Pottsville police arrest Beau delah reputed Sands & Astley circus owner on bribery and resisting arrest warrants. He allegedly attempted to bribe an officer. other warrants accuse fraud. He was detained in Shenandoah after an earlier bid to bribe the officer failed.
Alonzo Huntley aged 74 arrived in Morley Michigan after walking from Council Bluffs Iowa with only a dog as companion. He crossed toward Chicago to avoid sand and says he traveled about eleven miles daily along the route ending June 8.
A Morley resident named Huntley or a variant travels by farmer’s wagon to visit his sisters Mrs Handy Mrs Palmer and Ma Russell in Bie Rapside. He left Cornell Bluffs and began the journey from Morley in a long rough trip noted for painful feet.
Washington officials respond to a citizen's complaint about the Lincoln statue before city hall. The monument is described as poorly kept with a damaged railing and ramshackle iron milling. The superintendent of public grounds plans to improve the surroundings.
The St. G Dun weekly review notes improving business prospects for the coming year despite uncertain crops. Failures decline, debts shrink, and exports rise moderately while gold imports slow. Steel demand strengthens, money flows from west, and clearing houses report rising exchange activity, signaling a favorable economic outlook.
In a forty year old frame house in Delaware an old crock was unearthed containing $25,000 in gold pieces. The home was built by Thomas Potter and later came to John Hunt through farm sales. Farmhand George Legg aided the digging and uncovered the treasure. Hunt claims he will divide the treasure but Legg has not yet received his share.
In Schuylkill County Pennsylvania farmers sue George H Myers & Co. and the Lehigh and Wilkes Barre Coal Co. for culm washing damages along the Catawissa Creek. Plaintiffs seek from $500 up to unspecified amounts in multiple cases filed June 28 in Behuylkill county court.
The report lists postmaster appointments in Pennsylvania including B A Tiffany Poyntello M H W Goff and Skinner's Moldy with wages reported at one hundred eighty to two hundred dollars for the last half of June and July. It notes trolley car growth and bicycle use affecting incomes and cites state receipts for seven months totaling about 2 095 11 83 with comparisons to prior periods. Auditor General Mylin announces appointments Samuel Matt Friday deputy auditor general FP D Bricker chief clerk John A Glenn corporation deputy Bradford Carr Philadelphia counsel mercantile license cases.
The twelfth session of the Fitzsimmons murder trial heard opening arguments and witness testimony. District Attorney Shove outlined proof that a punch from Fitzsimmons caused Riordan’s death, with expert physicians to corroborate direct causation. Outside the courtroom, Fitzsimmons bought a cemetery lot for Riordan’s burial at his expense.
Pupils of Professor BF FE Southworth gave a piano recital last evening at the Young Men’s Christian Association hall. Performers included Benjamin J. Singer Minnie Weber Gertrude Sax Elizabeth Henwool Edna K. Sandon Mason Wheeler Anna Ansley Laura Meldrum Rachel Taylor Belle Duncan Jennie O’Boyle Archbald. Mrs Dimmick and Miss Long received high praise for vocal and violin solos respectively.
C W McKinney manager of the Lackawanna Iron and Steel Co suffered a relapse yesterday afternoon at his Blattace home. Doctors Gibbons and Kearney were summoned and he revived by nightfall resting comfortably though still weak. Far eastern Pennsylvania forecast calls for fair weather with cooler conditions Sunday and possible thunderstorms Monday.
A week of special attractions in the silk department features Cheney Bros high class printed china and cashmere Shanghai silks. Dark grounds and patterns drop from 75 cents to 37 1/2 cents. light grounds 59 cents. tight and dark grounds 25 cents. Jap Kal Kal silks 25 cents. 28 inch black Jap silk 49 cents. about 50 pieces of swivel silks at special weekly price.
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