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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1895
Page
1
Silks once a luxury now seen as common cloth. A dozen factors push silk costs down and up, making silk the people’s fabric. Economic block values highlighted. the Queen of Textiles is increasingly accessible.
New York May 17 The Philadelphia and Reading stock market control is reported to have reached 600000 of 800000 shares securing a majority for a syndicate led by the First National Bank party and the Vanderbilts. The plan aims to dominate the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Delaware and Hudson Canal Central Railroad of New Jersey and Philadelphia and Reading with Morgan and Drexel supporting the move. The scheme seeks to raise coal prices by restricting production and consolidating 72.41 percent of tonnage under the combine.
Boston May 17. The Jubilee celebration of Archbishop Williams centered on a children's event. Delegations from archdiocesan academies high schools parochial schools and orphan asylums gathered in the cathedral for a solemn high mass with Archbishop Williams officiating and giving blessings. The occasion included a painting gift from the Catholic union and a poem read by Hon Thomas J Gargan. A sixty voice chorus from city churches performed alongside instrumental numbers. Cardinal Gibbons departed Boston for New York en route to Europe while Monsignor Satolli returned to Washington.
Reports from Bellefonte York Bethlehem and Lancaster detail killing frost damage to corn potatoes fruit trees and garden crops across Pennsylvania. In Philadelphia next week pension charges face Edwin Bookmyer and daughter Elin as bail set and hearings scheduled. Admiral Mende slated for retirement Monday with possible investigations if duty matters arise.
A fragmented report notes Reading Baptists have concluded their association convention. Various misdetails mention mine fatalities near Lancaster and civic finance figures, plus regional meetings and public memorial observances.
A wall collapse at the Globe Molding works site in Chicago fatally injures William Mangle and critically injures James Carbine. Firemen rescue others as another wall falls, sparking panic. Contractor Morris Fegal is arrested for criminal-carelessness. Separately in Providence another two story building collapse kills three and injures seven, including Joseph Lemoine and his family.
Reading Pa May 17 The fourth and last day’s session elected officers led by Grand chief ranger George A Mayberry of Philadelphia and other officers including grand sub chief ranger Richard Lewis Plymouth grand treasurer James Bretherick Philadelphia and grand secretary M M Cashmore Philadelphia. Auditors and delegates to supreme court named with several Scranton Pittsburg Philadelphia residents. Officers were installed this evening and the next meeting set for McKeesport.
Herman Lauterback, 14, vanished last November from Addison street. Parents received a letter demanding $125 hidden at Reed and Overall streets to ensure his return. failure to comply would mean he would not return alive. Police alerted. Hall Players Fight in Louisville Hotel Dining Room.
A reported filibustering expedition departed from Kay Went, Florida, bound for Cuba. The Infanta label was detained in quarantine at Tampa. Source notes the information appears reliable and well founded.
An order announced by Adjutant General Stewart declares the rifle practice season beginning today in Harniaburg, Pennsylvania, with dates to October and accompanying rules governing the exercises.
The Katahdin armor clad ram reportedly failed to reach the required speed in test runs. Officials note the vessel was contracted to do 17 knots with 4200 horsepower, but maximum observed speed was 16.25 knots using 6500 horsepower, raising questions about future performance and necessary design changes.
The Delaware and Hudson Canal towpath near White Mills broke at 4:45 pm, releasing water from the level between two locks. The breach, about sixty feet long and several feet deep, will require several days to repair before navigation can resume.
Burglars forced entry at the Honesdale post office blowing open the safe. A registered letter containing $60 and other items were left untouched while stamps remained secure. A $100 reward has been offered by Postmaster Briggs for the capture. The door was damaged and the thieves appeared inexperienced.
In Pottsville Pennsylvania on May 17 the jury found Edwin A Walsh not guilty of murdering his wife on February 23. He was released immediately. The defense argued Mrs Walsh's drinking and a harsh home life. evidence showed she was intoxicated the night of her death and died from fall injuries.
Frank Antrim of Quincy Illinois, a baggage master for the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad, has proven his claim to be an heir of the Antrim estate in County Antrim Ireland. The estate is valued at about 75 million dollars and his expected share ranges up to one million dollars. Antrim is about 30 years old, married with three children.
A massive meteor fell near Nilss Michigan frightening farmers. An explosion wrecked Dollar Bay powder works killing Fred Shepperd. A Cleveland detective George Floyd was fatally wounded by his wife Lynchera at Marion Kentucky amid a violent spree.
In Harrisburg on May 17 the Pennsylvania House met amid vacancy and fatigue. The beer tax bill advanced to second reading with amendments including export exemption and tax certificate duties. A pool betting bill led to a quorum call. sergeant-at-arms searched for absent members and 5 were later excused. With no quorum, the House adjourned until Monday evening.
At the Pittsburgh May meeting the general assembly heard the Sabbath observance committee urge protections for the Christian Sabbath, decry secular Sunday entertainment and Sunday papers, and promote Sunday legislation. Joseph T. Smith asked to retire from the unity committee amid unresolved church-episcopal talks.
Prince Joseph of Rattenburg visits Omaha on the Union Pacific flyer and drinks a mug of local lager at the depot. He notes Americans’ lager as excellent and continues to Chicago. In Kentucky, the Brown murder case sees a grand jury ordering witnesses from the prior hearing to appear next Friday. indictment expectations fade.
Advert says special attention to Children's Gowns Drawers and Usherwaters including Abbe Children's Dresses and Boys’ Galates and Pique Buita. Buyers urged to examine goods to appreciate value.
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