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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1895
Page
1
Curtain and Drapery Department announces a cleaning up sale with marked down odds and ends. Six pairs drop from forty dollars to five dollars, eight pairs from forty two to six fifty, six pairs from thirteen to nineteen dollars.
An old advertisement lists four pairs of white tambour curtains priced at four dollars originally, now reduced to three dollars and zero cents. The text reflects a sale with limited remaining stock and simple numeric pricing.
The ad lists Irish Point curtains offered as six pairs originally priced at 20 dollars now reduced to 5.75 each. Remaining stock shows about six pairs, with other lines indicating varying future price changes.
An arithmetic-heavy ad outlines Nottingham lace curtain packs in cream and white with numerous paired quantities and bold sale prices. Multiple bundles show dramatic markdowns from original amounts to sale figures, including ruffled edge options and last-number references.
Harrisburg May 12 The senate committee to Penrose Philadelphia will meet for organization next Tuesday. Kennedy likely chairman. Quay ally and Lyon protegé influence noted. Silas W. Pent named counsel to arrange preliminaries for the investigation into municipal affairs in Philadelphia.
A Madison special reports Bradford Hampton, a Black man, shot to death by a posse in Taylor county after being found ploughing. Forty Winchester bullets struck him. Hampton becomes the eighth Black man killed in Taylor and Lafayette counties in six months amid vigilante actions tied to a white woman assault case.
English police refuse to prosecute Rev. Jonathan Bell Primitive Methodist clergyman linked to Emma Hall death in Detroit. Police say no grounds for criminal charge after inquiries from Detroit and other quarters. Bell’s whereabouts remain unknown after confessing to his wife. Public indignation rises over the decision.
Bishop Dubha Jonleht dedicated the first Evangelical church in eastern Pennsylvania at First Evangelical Church Bethlehem. The report notes oil and a flee coat valued at $100,100.
Julius H Seelye president of Amherst College dies in Amherst Mississippi on May 12 from complications of illness. The obituary notes his long tenure and impact on the college.
The report lists several fatal incidents including mine explosions near Blossburg causing deaths of Hugh Black and brakeman George Miller in Reading. Other deaths include James Gallagher in Wilkes-Barre, Hugh Knnsely struck by a train near Lewistown, Ellen Moyer found dead in Halifax, and a man squeezed during car coupling in Reading. Ordination and local disturbances are also noted.
San Francisco May 12 United Press reports from Yokohama to April 24 describe criticism of Japan for not squarely addressing Russia. Japan’s territory grows by about 25 percent with Formosa Yingko Liao Tung and Percadores populations totaling roughly 14.4 million, boosting empire to about 48 million.
In Bridgeport on May 12 a series of rhythmic rap pings at the Arlington hotel alarmed proprietor KK W Atwood and led to detective searches. Miss Lilian Paige, daughter of Andrew Paige, fainted and is now in hysteria under Dr Smith care as investigators seek the source of the unexplained noises.
A Erie freight train wrecked east of Almond on the western division after a broken wheel. Twelve cars derailed, one car telescoped with eighteen draught horses. eleven horses died. M Stewart of Mercer Pa suffered severe injuries. Robert Plater of Mercer Pa and L P Foster of Fandy Lake Pa were killed.
Brakeman Shanley of this city was injured when the track was badly torn up. No trains will pass before Monday morning and the road damage is expected to be heavy.
Duluth Minnesota May 12 The Rockefeller mine strike near Virginia grows more serious as Sheriff Butchard seeks troops from Governor Clough. Loyal deputies monitor crowds. Adjutant General Mubhlberg arrives from St Paul. Franklin Mining Company representatives on site. Soldiers expected after midnight.
Secretary Reynolds and Grand Exalter Ruler Edward Hay dispute a so called meeting of grand officers. Reynolds reports 1000 of 26000 members plan to send delegates to Atlantic City for the national convention, while Hay dismisses a fictional May 20 Jamestown gathering as disbanded and says Atlantic City will host the largest Elks convention in history.
Reports from Nebraska and Minnesota detail heavy May frost with garden and fruit damage in several towns. Some areas report only minor crop injury while others face uncertain losses and a looming frost tonight. Chicago notes fronts and cold may intensify, threatening tender stock further.
Louis Bartholomew the brakeman died from injuries sustained in last night’s Lehigh Valley railroad wreck near Newark New Jersey. Engineer Lautzenberger was trapped under his engine for four hours before being extracted and later died. Bartholomew was from South Boston Pennsylvania.
A spread of terse items notes a wrecked rail system near Munele Indiana crushing a tramp, a store boat murder of J. B. Nelson in Scioto County, a failed Tennessee House vote on a centennial exposition appropriation, the seven month mystery of Dr. R A Sihnsabaugh’s disappearance with 20000, a bookkeeper theft halted by following the mistress, Medford Wisconsin cyclone wrecking Hotel Winchester and fairgrounds with 15000 in losses, and suicide tragedy tied to a damages suit over a death in Summitville New York.
Reports from Santiago de Cuba on May 4 detail Spanish troops pouring into Santiage at 2000 to 3000 weekly while insurgents grow, led by Maceo and Go mex. Across Cuba morale shifts from doubt to confidence as forces concentrate near Jarahuna and Jamnhunsa, with 3000 to 4000 fighters under Maceo and others mobilizing in the eastern province. Jacksonville dispatches note a major battle at Borgey, Gomez’s forces defeating Spanish troops and capturing equipment. Carrier pigeons and arms movements hint at ongoing expeditions. production and industry show revival nationwide.
Thirty neighbors attended a barn dance at Mrs Mary Kelsingers farm Brady's Run area. Five gallons of ice cream were served and all guests became ill. doctors from Rochester and New Brighton attended. The ice cream tested positive for poison and the motive remains unknown.
In Rockville Indiana on May 12 Mrs. Jesse Davis was fatally shot by her divorced husband as she headed to church. The husband then returned home took morphine and shot himself under the left eye, but is expected to recover.
Dispatches from Pittsburgh and surrounding regions indicate a rising business climate across western Pennsylvania eastern Ohio and western West Virginia. The reports show booming activity and growing confidence in the economy as of May 12.
News from Chattanooga Tennessee reports that residents of Union county hanged and burned Governor Turner in effigy at the county seat last night. The act followed the election committee's rejection of ten of twelve districts in the county where Evans led four to three quarters of the vote, with many women and children present and the scene described as orderly.
Indianapolis and Fort Worth reports show Grand Army of the Republic posts denouncing calls to honor Confederate dead. Sheridan Post condemns wreaths for rebel memory and Thayer's remarks on unveiling a Confederate monument in Chicago are labeled unwise and unpatriotic.
At Strausstown Pennsylvania Abraham N De Turk and his worker William Clauser killed two blacksnakes nine feet long each on De Turks farm after a hard field battle. One snake coil attempted to wrap around De Turk and both men clubbed the second serpent after it rose.
Alonzo Miller, a Lyons Neb. farmer, sues the St. Paul Minneapolis and Omaha Railway for 75000 for failing to whistle at crossings. He counted 1078 crossings from May 4 to August 9 1904, seeking Nebraska’s 500 penalty per violation. The suit tests the statute.
Tallahassee May 2 There is a movement for a legislative inquiry into how 4 000 000 acres of Florida land were transferred to Hamilton Disston of Philadelphia amid sensational rumors. W D Bloxham, governor at the time, is now comptroller.
Cape May North Carolina May 12 Daniel Carson on the Van Gilder farm Goshen fought a colony of blacksnakes, one six feet nine inches long, with a hoe and killed the entire brood. Sheridan Drops Nerd Pittston special to Scranton Tribune keeper of a restaurant at the West ind suddenly sank into collapse about 10 this evening and died in a few seconds. Sheridan about 8 years old and reportedly married.
Gail Hamilton of Washington reports no serious illness after a stroke scare. May 12 notes Mary A. Dodge suffering a paralysis episode but health is improving, with officials attributing the event to overwork rather than a severe condition.
Reports from London Berlin and Dublin note high profile movements and honors. Queen Wilhelmina and the Queen Regent depart London for home as Fiele Marshal Von Pape funeral is held in Berlin with military honors. General Blanco of the Philippines is raised to marshal status. The Hungarian Diet questions authority while Premier Banity vows no tampering. A steerage passenger Stupel vanishes overboard en route from New York to Liverpool.
The notice advertises a May sale starting today with women’s gowns priced from 69 cents to 1.19 dollars. It highlights a range of muslin, cambric, and embroidered yoke gowns and umbrella skirts trimmed with lace and embroidery, plus various prices and former prices.
Specials in Children's Gowne Drawers and Underwaiats and Gingham Dresses for girls with Boys Gal atea and Pique Kilts featured. Examine the goods to appreciate their value and quality.
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