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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1897
Page
1
A damaged advertisement describes a semiannual sale opening March 18. Prices advertised as low as possible and quantities limited in one or two lines. The sale is expected to run for about ten days though a shorter window may occur.
A catalog of damask table linens bed spreads quilts towels and sheets outlines items with measurements and prices. Bleached and unbleached cottons include damask table covers napkins crib linens and linens with hemstitching plus fuller sheets pillow cases and linen towels advertised in bulk quantities and various sizes.
In Carson on March 17 James J. Corbett defeats Peter Fitzsimmons after a fierce fourteen round battle. The Californian and Australian exchange hard lefts and rights with both scoring near the heart and jaw. Corbett emerges with a knockout threat finally prevailing as Fitzsimmons collapses to his knees and cannot continue.
Reports from Crete and Thessaly over March 17 show Col Vassos shifting headquarters to Buhakin as Greece resists recall of troops. Frontier clashes intensify with Turkish and Greek sentries within fortoises. reinforcements, blockades, and naval actions are debated among powers.
Harrisburg March 17 The consolidation of the iron and steel interests of the McCormicks and Baileys in the city will take effect May. The merged firms are the Bailey company Central Iron works Paxton Rolling mills forming Central Iron and Steel Company. The plant includes three rolling mills a silver mill and a hanging play. Capacity for shipbuilding bridge and construction work will be large. Two mills are among the largest in the country. Incorporators: Charles J Malley J Donald Cameron James McCormick Maward Bulley Vance McCormick G M McCauley William A Wallace J Frederick Kernichan.
In Paris on March 17 the 8th Quen race course hosted a public sword duel between Italian champion Sltnor Pini and amateur M. Thomeguex. Eight spectators watched as both displayed skill. through five attacks no one was hurt, but in the sixth Thomeguex was slightly wounded in the lip amid a quarrel over language and perceived slights. The public exhibition caused a sensation.
West Chester priest Heathonte Hills sues for divorce from his wife amid accusations of criminal intimacy with three choirboys. Mrs Hills fled to New York with their children but Hills intercepted on station platforms, forcing a dramatic confrontation as bystanders intervened. Tonight the child remained with Mrs Hills at a friend’s house, with further scenes anticipated if she attempts to leave for New York again.
Eva Burden a 1 year old heiress to 100000 vanished from her grandmother’s house at 5032 Minerva Street after leaving Dogler school Monday afternoon. Her father Abraham Burden seeks every avenue for knowledge of her whereabouts and offers a large reward for information leading to her recovery.
The female committee on foreign relations today ordered no favorable report on the arbitration treaty and amended it. Chairman Live Vik urged pushing consideration of the convention with all possible speed.
A fragmented death notice describes an individual’s death by self-inflicted action at an unknown residence. Names and exact places are unreadable, with date and identity left uncertain. The item appears as an obituary snippet from an old newspaper page.
Local gossip and society notes cover Corbett Fitzsimmons and related figures in a broad Valley roundup. The column includes weather hints with rain and warmth, legislative mood in Pennsylvania, and scattered community notices.
The Scranton Tribune reports Pennsylvania figures rail against patronage as state hopes for ambassador roles fade. Senator Penrose and General Bingham press for Charlemagne Tower while William Taggart seeks internal revenue post. Dr Frederick aims at Philadelphia drugs inspector. W S Hammond predicts Interior post. Hicks pushes for gubernatorial bid. Col Thomas urged for public printer by Penrose and Bingham.
The Knights of Labor executive board meets in Washington for a quarterly session with members Sovereign McGuire Martin Beet and Hayes present. They deny reports of dissatisfaction with Secretary-Treasurer Hayes and say no resignation is planned. Suveresen and McGuire head to New York to oppose arbitration treaty at Monroe League meeting in Cooper Union. We do not oppose arbitration in principle but fear a king with power to destroy republics.
In Norristown Pa on March 17 the fate of Charles O F Kawiser Jr. hinges on a jury after the Commonwealth failed to reopen the case and the court denied a visit to the scene. Prosecution and defense presentations concluded with closing arguments and the judge to give the charge before deliberations begin tomorrow.
Editor Gwynne reports that Mayor Cudor of Salem and County Prosecutor Movin John Aleta plan to vacate their offices after a city council session. The Democratic county results are noted as a strong showing for the party, with Gage and Walkior named in the county slate and the new administration described as able and fearless.
Christopher Poymer, a worker at Warner Foundry with Machine Works in Whillipepburg Nid, was pulled from a living tomb when a moulting pile toppled. Fellow workers freed him quickly after the fall. He suffered a broken leg and injuries to a finger but received medical care and is said to be doing nicely.
A newspaper shopper notice for Finley's Dress Goods highlights two tone grenadines, snake skin novelties, pure French mohair, lace mohair, two tone checks, eping lines, Endora's and Emiennes covers, plus related fabric offerings.
A brief notice lists Lewis Reilly and Davies Ltd associated with the 116 Wyoming Agenus Telephote project. The fragment outlines a corporate name and a product or location code 2452. No further context is readable.
Frederick Franks aged 37 shot and killed his son Willie Little 15 and wounded his wife Armelia 6 and daughter Sliothlinsdlf 6 in Goo'dock Philadelphia. He then shot himself dying later in hospital. Wife absent at bakery heard shots and found the front door broken with the family bodies.
The Herald's weather page notes unsettled conditions with southerly winds and fog in the forecast. Friday may bring stronger southerly and easterly winds, along with damp and misty air across coastal and inland areas.
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