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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1895
Page
1
A reflective prompt asks which of many pleasing items would appeal most to a viewer revealing a pastime of judging beauty. The fragment hints at inspection and personal preference without detailing specific people places or events.
The article highlights new printed fabrics with plain whites creams and many tints as grounds and an endless assortment of sprays floral styles and figures. It emphasizes the light graceful elegance characteristic of items of French origin.
The article highlights Bilk Finished Brilliants fabrics in spotless white. It notes their novelty in vibrant color combinations and praises a fine delicate weave with a silky luster. It marks the season as their first.
The listing shows fabrics under Among the Old Favorites including Victoria Lawns and others. Entries note prices for Plain Nainsooks, English Longcloths, Dotted Swiss, Indian Dimities, and French Mulls in white, cream, and black, with price ranges from 4 to 42 cents.
A wide range of stripes sprays floral and dot dimities and organdies shows a new ness on fabrics. Seventy inch White Organdies will be much sought after. Our line lacks nothing in excellence and prices run from 42 to 65 cents.
A description extols white and dark grounds for children's wear and silk fabrics, noting fast colors and vast wash goods variety. The piece urges readers to view the stock while prices and selections are at their peak.
The Pennsylvania House narrowly defeated defeat of a Memorial Day liquor prohibition bill after debates over honoring veterans and a split among Grand Army of the Republic members. Legislators also debated the Grigsby telephone bill and postponed other measures including the Quay county bill and the Smith school fund restitution bill as sessions continued.
Old Bailey opens with Wilde's trial. Judge Charles finds no conspiracy and outlines corroboration in witnesses. Jury cannot agree after three and a half hours and is discharged. new trial ordered. Ball for Wilde and Taylor denied.
San Francisco May 1 coroner's inquest into Blanche Lamont's murder at Emanuel Baptist Church began with Mrs. C. J. Noble first witness. She testified she attended prayer meeting the night of the murder and identified rings found mailed to her as having been on Blanche's fingers. Durant denied marriage proposals and was later named as murder suspect by the jury after two hours of wrangling over testimony.
James McCudden may die from blows in a boxing tournament at Pitte ton. Adelbert Richter's neck broken by a bed fall at Roaiing. There were BOT28,771 clears made in Lancester county last year. A devrenwe of 101,000,000. Charles Holmes of Altoona says he was chased by a ghost last night. Forty thousand trout fry distributed among Broad mountain streams. Reading city hall condemned as typhoid breeding ground. West Chester colored conference ends with forgiveness for Pastor Ashley Simith of Newark for assaulting three members.
Washington reports fear of a hitch in the Nicaragua settlement as Britain negotiates assurances for indemnity payment. London authorities finally indicate readiness to settle with guarantees from multiple sources including Nicaragua itself, banks, Guatemala, and the Nicaragua Canal Company. Corinto evacuation and fleet withdrawal clock the final terms, with fifteen days after fleet sails for payment. A separate incident notes a violent lunatic at a church stable.
J. K. Holland fled from Charlotte to Savannah in an express box marked for Savannah. He is believed to be in Gaston county and may be arrested tomorrow. The district attorney aims for a severe sentence, possibly ten years, after a potential two year term if not fled. Holland reportedly had a confederate, having stolen $46,000 in eight years. This update notes bank officers planned arrest but were persuaded to wait.
A Philadelphia woman Mrs Gessler visits South Bethlehem seeking her husband who eloped with a nurse. The pair allegedly checked baggage to Allentown after a brief stay. Mrs Gessler, armed with a pistol, tracked toward Allentown claiming the nurse had replaced her.
A wildly insane tramp seized the Funk and Gerhardt creamery stable for three days in Spring City Pennsylvania and fled yesterday after a desperate struggle with would be captors. He spent the time jabbering at the horses and resisting capture.
Horace Lewis a 26 year old colored man was shot and killed at Ninth and Maadli Bon streets in Springfield by suspected shooter Gertie Harris his mulatto sweetheart who is jailed. He fell after leaving a group of three others as gunfire erupted. Harris denies involved names and says she was in the house.
Reports state Russia invited France and Germany to join a note opposing the Shimonoseki treaty with China and Japan, warning armed intervention. Li Hung Chang sails to Pekin for the emperor’s ratification. Ito and Myok depart for Chefoo to exchange ratifications on May 8. Captain McClure reports survival and partial experiences after Wel-Hal-Wel. An assailant of Li Hung Chang is sentenced to life imprisonment. Chinese ships Tai Yuen Chen Chung and Chen Flen are added to the Japanese navy.
Attorneys argued over origin claims for Trilby with the defense asserting the original tithe and book appeared in France in 182 and then in England in 1847. The court postponed the hearing until Wednesday morning to allow communication with clients in New York.
The Iron steamship Howard for Merchants' and Miners' Transportation Co. of Baltimore was successfully launched at 4:00 PM in Wilmington. About 1,000 Baltimoreans watched as Maud Miller christened the vessel, a stage constructed under the bow, wine bottle breaking on the stem as the ship moved.
The New York Assembly passed a resolution condemning the national administration for its handling of the Nichragzua trouble. It accuses the executive and state department heads of betrayal of American principle and failing to counter foreign invasion, with copies sent to the president, the secretary of state, and New York's congressional delegation.
In St Joseph Missouri May 1 Burling ton officers were tipped about an Omaha bound hold up at St George. Richard Rau was shot in the stomach by Thomas Farrell who intended to kill motel keeper Nang. Farrell surrendered after a running chase. he later died from a chest wound.
Fargo N D May 1 settlers near Turtle Mountain reservation fear a massacre as Marshal Cronan orders deputies with Winchesters and small arms to arrest timber thieves. Deputy Schindler warns Indians are building breastworks and will fight if warrants are served. Olney withholds troops until another arrest attempt. Cronan to depart with twenty deputies hoping to avoid a clash.
Deputy Coroner Dugan presided over an inquest in Philadelphia into the 1978 murder of Johanna Logue found beneath a 1550 North Eleventh Street kitchen floor. Jury named Alfonso F. Cutajar Jr as the killer. Wimmy Logue, her husband, is recommitted to jail and will testify.
Charles J. Belk Bulknap, manager of the Auditorium Theater Bridgeport Conn, was found unconscious in a White Plains Keeley Institute room after drinking a quart of whisky. He died without regaining consciousness. doctors suspect drug use and note he sought chloral earlier but did not obtain it.
Miss Grice Chisholm has earned the philosophy degree at the University of Gottingen with approval from the Prussian ministry of education. This marks the first time a woman has taken such a degree there since Gottingen became a Prussian university. The act signals possible policy shift toward broader higher education for women and has stirred German academic circles.
L R Jerome, committed to county jail in Presentt Arizona, in default of 500 dollar bonds, awaits grand jury action on grand larceny for alleged loss of a gold watch. Once a New York prominent citizen and relative of Larry Jerome and Lady Churchill, his drinking sprees are noted though he was industrious when sober.
At noon on a farm three miles west of Woodstock Illinois W W Ellsworth a Poland China swine breeder killed his hired man George Fillwebber aged 26 then shot himself ending a quarrel over a trivial matter. Ellsworth aged 65 died instantly.
Important advices indicate termination of the war between China and Japan. While negotiations details are incomplete, information suggests the war is practically over.
Mrs Parnell's condition deteriorated by noon as she became more dull and drowsy in Bordentown New Jersey. Her daughter Miss Annie Parnell arrived from Ireland this evening to be with her.
Advices from Roanoke Va report a large coal strike affecting Norfolk and Western lines in the Pocahontas Elkhorn and adjacent fields. Estimates say up to 15 000 miners may have walked out though two operations at Pocahontas and other regions remain active. The stoppage follows new rate reductions by the company and operator actions.
In California Pennsylvania a group of waitresses at the Southwestern State Normal School walked out after a new steward barred male visitors and ordered white aprons and caps. The strike reduced service to only two waitresses for about 200 students.
In Guardalajara on May 1 the Coima volcano remained active, forcing valley residents to abandon homes and flee. Lava and ash destroyed crops and valuable property while crater fires blocked the night view.
In Denver on May 1 the case against Harper Bros and A M Palmer sought an injunction to stop the Lyceum Stock Company from producing Trilby. The defense contends that Du Maurier did not write the book. The sensational issue centers on alleged authorship and literary rights.
In Toulaville Kentucky Judge Smith refused immediate trial and bail for Altun Gordon after he confessed to shooting his wife and an associate. Gordon’s defense sought a fast hearing while Mrs. Gordon and young Arch Brown were buried or taken home. Also reported death of Robert Klotz a longtime Democratic leader and former congressman.
In Havana on May 1 Lieutenant Valentin Gollega Gontiles of the government army was shot following a court martial finding after he capitulated to insurgents. He commanded the fort at Ramon De Las Yasues and surrendered it during a charge by the enemy.
The Pennsylvania Railroad awarded a contract for 2000 tons of steel rails at 2 per ton. The work is split among the Carnegie Pennsylvania Steel and Cambria Iron companies. This brings PRR orders for the year to 47,000 tons.
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies over eastern Pennsylvania with little or no rainfall. Temperatures are expected to rise and winds shift from easterly to variable as the day progresses.
Finleys announces full stock and new designs highlighting revived inventory. The retailer cites strong business as proof of customer interest and ongoing demand for attractive offerings.
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