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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1895
Page
1
A dozen factors drive silk prices up and down worldwide, turning silk into a widely affordable textile. The article argues the silk value has shifted, challenging its luxury image and elevating its status among consumers.
In Covington Kentucky Secretary Carlisle spoke to thousands at Central Garden with many more outside the gates unable to gain admission. He condemned free coinage of silver and urged examination of the issues with a steady hand while praising his audience and affirming his non candidacy. He traced the panic to foreign and domestic monetary policy, contrasting Harrison and Cleveland administrations and outlining the monetary question as the era’s hinge issue.
Attorneys and witnesses admitted in the afternoon after a panic among the public. Some persons were hurt in the rush, and the judge kept the court in session to avoid further disorder. The session faced disruption but continued with restricted access.
Admiral Meade is placed on the retired list with a reprimand after a lengthy career. Secretary Herbert and President Grover Cleveland endorse the recommendation noting subordination and violation of discipline led to the retirement. Rear Admiral Richard W. Meade leaves active service under section 143 of the revised statutes.
The 6 to 4 decision led by Chief Justice Fuller overturned the income tax law. Dissenters led by Justices Harlan Jackson Brown and White delivered fiery orations, with Justice Jackson reading aloud amid illness. Spectators filled the bench area as the lengthy session drew parallels to a grand congressional debate.
Mrs Cleveland christens the American line steamship St Louis in Philadelphia using International code signals. The vessel will display red white and blue flags to identify name and home port to passing ships and stations. St Louis is 11,628 gross tons and 6,893 net tons under new measurement laws. will move to New York for permanent documents.
Pittsburg May 20 The Presbyterian general assembly voted 432 to 98 to back seminary control, recommending changes to seminary charters to allow the church to supervise endowments and faculty as a quasi corporation. Three home board directors facing dismissal are named as Briggs men including Hastings Brown Thompson and Ivison. Corbin named as possible replacement.
Isador Meyer was killed in 1891 by John W. Graeter on the St. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern rail line at Bald Knob Arkansas. His widow, later Mrs Greenthal, sued the railroad and Pullman for 360000. After 12 hours deliberation the jury awarded 11908.17 to Mrs Meyer Greenthal. appeal likely.
Luther H. Beckwith aged 65 a long time railroad plumber for the New York and Erie and Wyoming Railroad company dropped dead at his Port Jervis home at 5 30 this morning heart failure. He is survived by a wife a son Charles of Syracuse and an adopted daughter married of Buffalo.
In Covington Kentucky Emma Slaughter sues Dr Jarvis Mc Collum for 26000 damages over betrayal in a criminal court hearing. Her father Henry Slaughter drew a large dirk but was restrained by the sheriff and jailer. He then drew another knife while on the stand and attacked the defense attorney, prompting a tense scene.
Three Smith brothers Charles Robert and Andrew were killed in a Winfield West Virginia coal mine accident. A diphtheria outbreak in Akron Ohio was traced to a milkman s dog. Pilot Gideon Napes 70 suffered a paralytic stroke while steering the steamer Cufic toward New York harbor. Winnie Davis daughter of Jefferson Davis left Washington for a Confederate veterans reunion in Houston Texas. Gettysburg battlefield visit by Brigadier Louis Fitzgerald and staff. Arkansas official town marshal of Greenway A R Stevens arrested three men despite injuries and the drunken crowd dispersed.
Washington May 10 The experiment of reviving the income tax has cost the treasury about 100000 for enforcement blank forms and deputy collectors. By May 1 receipts totalled about 80000 with refunds possible under the revised statutes. Extra session may be needed if revenue cannot be sustained. President Cleveland has not signaled a change in policy.
New York on May 20 a widow, Hattie Tausig, died by self induced gas suffocation at 125 Third Avenue. Her two daughters Leah and Blanche awoke to the scene and were rescued by their father John Tausig. The infant had died recently, and authorities note the mother had been near mental collapse.
The Boston Globe reports interviews with New England Republicans on whether the region will back Honorable Thomas B Reed at the next national convention. Maine and other states show support for Reed with Connecticut uncertain and Rhode Island leaning to a Western candidate. Dingley and Cleaves stress solid New England backing for Reed as the party leader for 1896.
The Knights of Labor sold their Broad street headquarters in Philadelphia for 40000 to J Stow the conveyancer. The property had cost the order 45000 and served as the general headquarters for several years dating back to Powderly era.
Pile socials are a Lancaster fad. A tetter box thief operates extensively at Allentown. Erie’s centennial may fail due to low support. Greater Bethlehem talks to join three boroughs across two counties. Northampton County expenditures rise from 100700.24 to 2017094 in ten years. A trolley collision near Columbia injures a wagon driver while Ex Senator Lewis Emery sails to Europe for the Oil Pipe Line. Reading hat makers discuss restoring wages to end a strike.
Infar eastern Pennsylvania the forecast is generally fair with slightly warmer temperatures concentrated in the northern portion. Expect light winds and a dry pattern with daytime highs rising modestly above seasonal norms.
BEGINS TODAY with postal numbers in GOWNE. A Tucked Yoke Muslin Ruffle Gown at 609c. Embroidered Yoke Cam bric gowns 98c, former price 1.23 Empire Square Neck Embroidered Ruffle Gown 1.15, recent price 1.50. Children s Gowns Drawers and Underwaists praised with Kilts, Dressex and Poys Gal atea.
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