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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1895
Page
1
A promotional note extols silk fabrics as affordable luxury rivaling spring and summer wear. It claims silk has become a people's fabric due to a price revolution driven by multiple market factors and promises readers the economic silk values that follow.
Harrisburg May 16 The House passed on second reading the congressional senatorial and legislative apportionment bills. the move now goes to third reading and final passage. The Quay county bill lingered as lobbying continued. Governor Hastings signed the Parr compulsory education bill after three attempts. several appropriation measures were finally enacted or defeated as the session stretched toward adjournment.
A Hallstead resident, E Lewis, departed for an unspecified future after selling his horse, drawing money in Binghamton, and packing his trunk with his wife’s belongings. He sent $6.50 home and took a milk train, with traces leading to Watertown before vanishing. Mrs. Lewis heads to her father’s in Central New York.
This morning a frame house in the Notch was totally destroyed after a fire alarm from box 84 at 2 o'clock. No water was available to fight the flames.
Colonel John Macomb Wetherill a gallant soldier and wealthy Potteville citizen died this morning at age 7 from paralysis. He was a great grandson of Bamuel Wetherill founder of the Free or Fighting Quakern.
Philadelphia detective Joseph A. McManus of Gimbel Bros was arrested on charges of stealing diamonds and jewelry valued at $1,000 from the firm. He confessed and was held in $1,000 bond for trial.
Pottsville health board recommends purchasing a crematory to burn garbage. Commodore W. T. Sampson inspected government armor plate at the Hobhlohon Tron works. Two of Schuylkill county's three judges have been sick for months and cannot hold court. In Pittsburg thick smoke obscures Carnegie Whrary carvings. Norristown may seek legal help to stop removal of General Hancock's remains to Arlington. Reading junior mechanics raise flag and hoist Stars and Stripes over main tent.
The 107th general assembly of the Northern Presbyterian church met in Pittsburg at Third Presbyterian Church. Ex-Governor Beaver backed Dr. Booth for moderator after a sermon by Samuel Mutchmore. Booth won 300 votes to Page 165 and Adams 83, amid calls for peace and focus on seminary questions.
F W Whit ridge counsel to the Reading reorganization committee states no known ownership change and no shift in the 21 percent production demand. He says reorganization will not be actively pursued until next fall or winter and competitors have not stated their demands.
Washington physician Dr. John H. Seiffert of Washington D C sends a caustic letter to Rev Father Phelan, criticizing his remarks on the Society of Christian Endeavor. He calls Phelan's article a hell born insult and vows retaliation.
A father denounces insults aimed at his daughter Keanya an En deavorer and vows to respond if provoked He defends her sincerity and modesty saying she does not attend Christian Endeavor meetings to mingle with men The remark stings him and he hints at retaliation next fall in Louis.
In Paris on May 16 exclamation of Thomas O’Brien, the notorious bunco steerer, described his motive for killing Reed Waddell on March 27. He told the magistrate that Waddell deserved to disappear and that he acted to neutralize a dangerous man. O’Brien was committed for trial at the next assizes session.
Ex president Benjamin Harrison received a solid gold Washington Centennial Medal at the New Jersey Historical Society in Newark during its centennial celebration. The event featured speeches by Rutgers president Austin Scott and Princeton’s Woodrow Wilson, with Harrison departing for New York that afternoon.
In Quincy Florida on May 16 Louis Dorneck marries Margaret Gore inside the morgue as a murder inquiry unfolds. Fred Cox was killed in a morning affray by Ed Higgins. Coroner Pittman, with blood on his hands, conducts the hurried ceremony, attended by the bride and groom's families amid a morgue-like scene.
Montrose May 16 The third muster and inspection of Company 4 occurred tonight. Colonel Courtren and Adjutant Millar the inspecting officers were present. Colonel Coursen said he was gratified that Company G will live and praised their appearance and numbers. Fifty four men responded to roll call.
A native tribal assault on the British post at Kambat India leaves seven roolles dead. The report notes accompanying global items including French naval budgets and European political moves.
Harrisburg May 16 Judge McPherson sustained objections to usury in a case where New York building and loan firm New York building and Lowy vs Slaughter faced a $3600 loan. The jury awarded $740.44 principal plus 6 percent interest, with a reserved legal question on recoverability. The judge denounced intruder corporations and urged foreign lenders to leave Pennsylvania.
In Honolulu on the Australia voyage, Minister Hatch sent his reply to Minister Willis regarding Thurston. The lengthy document denies charges against the Hawaiian minister and upholds his conduct. Thurston will not be returned to Washington. no successor named. Lord Kimberly rulings on Walker and Richard protect British subjects, though Hawaii questions their status as naturalized residents.
Philadelphia grand jury finds a true bill against Jeptha D. Howe Marion Hedgepeth and Hermann Mudwett alias H W Holmes for conspiring to cheat Fidelity Mutual Life of about 10666 dollars related to an alleged false death claim tied to a Callowhill Street scene. Benjamin Puel, insured for 10000, is said to be alive.
Rosaie Bellwood ordered to pay 200 dollars to a doctor for services to the late Marquis of Allenbury in London. The music hall singer, once the mistress of the Marquis after leaving the duke of Manchester, faced another assault claim tied to the case.
Denver reports over the next sixty days railroad trains will move 200000 cattle from Texas and New Mexico to feeding ranges in Wyoming and Montana. The Union Pacific Denver and Gulf routes will carry the stock to destinations awaiting shipment.
Rochester May 16 Dr H M Smith chemist of Syracuse university testified at the Clyde inquest into Ray M Culver death that tests showed arsenic in the stomach but the form and significance remain disputed.
Fragmentary report notes a body found in the Clyde river with a rope and railway fishplate anchored, a handkerchief around the neck, and suggests death by own action is disproved. An inquest proceeding remains in progress with uncertain conclusions.
Private letters received from Honolulu via the steamer Australia claim a government change is imminent. Passengers report the republic relies on arms to quell unrest, and Thurton’s shifting stance hints at efforts to restore a monarchy amid mounting opposition.
In Boston on May 16 the jubilee for Most Rev John Joseph Williams archbishop of Boston marked the fiftieth anniversary of his ordination. Priests and laity joined in grand services reflecting high esteem from Pope Leo XV who sent a gold medal and autograph letter via papal delegate Monsignor Sattol to the archbishop.
The Lemont village faces sour milk due to heavy blasting on the drainage canal. Milkmen and citizens believe blasts act like thunder, ruining dairy. Milk cannot be kept beyond twelve hours, a problem scientists may need to study.
Ohio society in New York plans to leverage Governor McKinley's Decoration Day visit to boost his presidential prospects. Prominent Ohio society friends in the city are quietly organizing to raise his profile and advance his candidacy.
Nina Cooper of Davidson Station sues Sanford W. H. Westcott principal of the village schools in Flint circuit court for $10,000 claiming breach of promise of marriage. She is daughter of Rev. John Cooper of Millington and niece of Rev. Bryant of Davidson, with whom she resides.
A collage of brief items: The Southern Cotton Oil Company cuts capital stock. Plymouth Connecticut marks a century of wife celebration. Italy plans naval retrenchments. a Rock Run Creek flood damages John Cole’s property. a New York jury deems John Garvey insane. tug Magul wreck near Cape Flattery causes losses. a Beehive Powder mill explosion kills Chauncey Lolines and injures Charles Chim. eloping couple Donald McNalta and Miss Scott urged to return home. South Dakota officials facing damages over 25,000 tied to ex State Treasurer Taylor theft allegations.
Ex Speaker Reed left Wishing ton Tuesday night and is said to have his committees outlined for the upcoming Congress. Commissioner Rice became a civil services member yesterday and began duties immediately as Secretary Lamont played down rumors of a homecoming rearrangement involving ex-Representative Outhwaite of Ohio. Admiral John J. Almy, retired, died at his city residence yesterday. born in Rhode Island on April 24, 1815, he joined the navy as a midshipman and served forty-seven years and eleven months before retirements in 1877.
For eastern Pennsylvania the forecast calls for fair skies with warmer temperatures and southerly winds. Winds shift to variable later, bringing milder conditions across the region.
Special attention to the GOWN department featuring A Tucked Yoke Muslin Ruffle Gown at 69c with embroidered yoke cambric gowns 98c. Empire square neck embroidered ruffle gown now 1.15, Fedora cambric square neck trimmed 1.19. Also children's gowns drawers underwear and gingham dresser and boys pique goods described for value.
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