24 Mar 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1896
Page
1
A brief notice notes a special offering on silks amid a volatile market with high demand for Mint nature and scarce seasonal supply. It claims strong buyer interest and promises a share of profits, highlighting novelty and exclusivity in the current market.
A local ad lists Sarah Silks in many colors and patterns at special price 19¢ each. The assortment includes tan, brown, orange, lavender, cream, white, and more with various names like Myrtle, Keneda, and Old Kore noted.
Readable text shows a catalog of silk fabrics offered at special prices. Items include Mineh Tone Silica in various shades, Fancy Stripe Tatter, Sight Seeds color blends, Fancy Taffein Silks in limited colors, All Silk Black Pongie and Satin finish Brocades. Prices range from 28c to 79c with multiple discounted lines and new designs.
At multiple county gatherings in March 23 24 and 2 a series of Republican delegates were chosen for the state convention and national delegates toward Quay Jim Scott. Bucks and Lycoming counties reported Quay support while Lancaster and Northumberland noted strong Quay backing. Local slates also named for congress senate and state judiciary with resolutions endorsing Quay for president.
Enthusiastic crowd packed Cooper Union as anti machine Republicans in New York pledged loyalty to McKinley Prosperity and formed the McKinley League of New York. Resolutions endorsed McKinley and condemned rival candidates while committing to his November election effort.
The U S Supreme Court today upholds compelling witnesses to answer interstate commerce questions despite possible self incrimination. Theodore F Brown’s appeal fails as the court affirms the lower ruling. Justices Field Shiras Gray and White dissented arguing constitutional protection suffices.
A Towanda dispatch reports funeral services for Dr. A W Jayne of Wilkes-Barre area were postponed after an apparent error in his death notice. The physician reportedly awoke from a catatonic state before burial, prompting reversal of obsequies.
The subject, confined to bed after a severe attack of illness, was exhausted by sleepless nights and pain. A doctor notes the patient is refreshed by sleep and may recover, though burial preparations currently cause surprise.
The executive committee of the American Federation of Labor met in Indianapolis on March 22. The eight hour law dominated discussions and was referred to a sub committee of Medhuine Philadelphia Lennon Bloomington and Duncan Baltimore to decide on pursuing a legal test of the law.
London based Bolingbroke club offers 1200 for a Corbett versus Mitchell bout with travel expenses, aiming to stage the fight in London. Austin notes the gesture follows Fitzsimmons decline, while Corbett in Cincinnati says he would fight Fitzsimmons if possible, else Mitchell.
Ditchers in Eau Claire uncover a huge ancient skeleton buried centuries. Measurements include a tooth around twenty four and a half inches and an upper jaw about seven and a half inches. Parts of tissue were recovered. The find is believed to be from an elephant and draws crowds as scientists plan study.
In Lancaster on March 2 William Miller and Charlee F L Tinker faced a hearing over the alleged murder of Willi Miller and the arson at Champion Blower and Forge works. The prosecution presented a strong case and Miller was committed for trial on murder and arson charges. Tinker’s case was held under advisement as the accused’s father was the dead man.
A major blaze in Columbia on March 21 destroys all buildings along South Seventh Street up to the market, including Haremmers pharmacy. Only the Casino Swiss and the Mochic Mail office remain safe as firefighters battle the spread. Estimated forty bodies are reported.
Market notes show strawberries at 20 to 30 cents a quart and hothouse peaches at 1.25 each or 12 a dozen. The paper also reports multiple local deaths and a violent incident, including a woman struck by a poker and later dying, plus a car depot death in St. Paul and a health emergency in Philadelphia.
Chancellor Motil issued a decree granting Mrs. Charlotte Augusta Drayton a divorce from J. Coleman Drayton on the grounds of desertion. The case was filed in Trenton on March 2.
Report from Havana dated March 24 details General March's proclamation to third division troops ordering firing on night travelers and civilians. Three hundred officers request leave. commanders Weyler and others blamed for failed operations against insurgents. Foreigners face arrests in Cuba, with eight Americans and foreigners imprisoned without clear evidence of treason. U S government urged to note cases and potential trials.
The morning weather notes pair northerly winds with indications of a busy day. Reports cover a deadly mine explosion, local conventions, fires, courtroom actions, political gossip, and notable local incidents in Scranton and the valley.
Dr A F P T Grove of Dallastown York County Pa aged between 45 and 60 years swallowed aconite and then shot himself in the left temple at the Butaw house in Maryland He was taken to Maryland University hospital in a dying condition A note beside him asked for notification of Max Fulton of York Pa and expressed despair over two months of suffering and concern for his wife and children.
In Pratt county Kansas Mrs. Robert Grist lies dying from a snake bite suffered thirty years ago. The case, described as unique in medical history, shows the bite wound inflaming after years of quiet, with doctors from nearby towns converging as death is hourly expected.
Harrisburg March 23 court action targets seventeen ward justices of the peace in Sherandoah and Mahamey City who must show legal right to hold office. Governor Hastings recently appointed two justices for eel borough wood. writs of quowarrunto require show cause within fifteen days. Commonwealth lawsuits argued today with remaining cases to be decided tomorrow.
Newport Ky March 2 Jackson and Walling appeared before Judge Helm pleading not guilty to the murder indictment of Pearl Bryan. At defense request cases to be filed separately Jackson to be tried first with April 7 set for his hearing.
A six story brick and brownstone building at 1024 and 126 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia burned tonight, gutting the Thackara Manufacturing firm and two architect offices. Firemen faced snowfall hindering hoses as 250 workers escaped safely. losses reach about 100000 with 870000 insured. Building owner Willian Weighttain faces heavy damages and insurer coverage includes multiple firms.
In Philadelphia, a large crowd attends the funeral of 24 year old Motorman John Uravis held on Dauphin Street. He died after grief over a prior fatality on Ridge Avenue where a boy named Lorpy was killed, an incident Brazil witnessed and could not prevent.
A washed and wrapped infant body was found in a large Washington street mail box after late night collection. Clerks say there was no identifying mark on the wrapping and the package bore no from address.
The Senate Committee on Naval Affairs approved a manual appropriation for four new battleships and torpedo boats. One battleship to be built at a Prestle comet site, torpedo boats assigned to the Pacific coast, Gulf, and Mississippi river. Five torpedo boats to reach at least 25 knots, others to reach maximum speed.
In Rensselaer Indiana on March 20 a high school class witnessed electricity power shown by Professor Large. Mary Hates aged 11 received an electric shock and was prostrated. She has since been bedbound and her mind is thought affected. The Joliet mill in Joliet Indiana burned March 2 causing $100000 loss. Fire started by shaft friction. The mill belonged to Consolidated Steely and Wire company. Insurance covers the damage. This is the second fire at the mill within a year.
A gas explosion at the Berwind-White shaft near Dubois Pennsylvania killed thirteen men all local to the area. Four workers escaped from the north heading section as rescue teams attempted to reach the shaft and recover bodies amid dangerous gas.
Mrs Hannah Pratt Jessup a noted Society of Friends minister from Danville died reportedly of an internal disease then sought Dr Dowie in Chicago. At the Pacific Condem mission she invoked prayer and after a vocal service she felt miraculously cured and returned home well, a recovery neighbors deem extraordinary.
Omaha officials consider a new curfew ordinance targeting married men at nightfall. City council debates that applying curfew to adults resembles a burlesque and may fail to address the broader street issue, noting the ordinance mirrors a prior child curfew with only the age group changed.
Detroit report of Mabel Lemkie, the five year old daughter of Deputy County Clerk Felix A Lemkie, waking the family with a self taught musical idea. Her sister’s teacher heard the melody and labeled it an original two step, now published.
John McMahon of Mosherville Michigan received word that his brother Timothy died in Australia leaving thirty thousand dollars to John and Michael and to their sister near Hanover. The McMahons face strained finances as Timothy left Ireland six years ago and no earlier word reached them.
Washington March The ram Katahilin le to be the Irish craft of the nite States navy Under orders signed by Assistant Secretary McAdoo St Patrick day this were is to be painted an olive green This color adopted not because of any predilection for the Irish but to deceive an enemy as to her approach like the intention to color all torpedo boats with green paint for a purpose
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