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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1895
Page
1
Importer pays 25c per yard landed on American soil for Swivel Wash Silks. Described as the highest grade, these silks are sold nationwide at 50c. The batch includes 76 pieces, 28 inches wide, representing new patterns and colorings. Guarantee claims this is the best cloth on the market.
Harrisburg May 21. The legislature defeats all apportionment measures including congressional senatorial and legislative bills. Order from Senator Quay to kill the bills foiled no one’s doubt of reconsideration. Philadelphia loses a congressman and Allegheny county would gain one, a setback for Governor Hastings and supporters of new apportionment.
A May 21 report from Pittsburg Florida describes a dramatic reversal as liberals, led by John Hall, seize control of church boards from conservatives. The home and foreign mission boards see charters changed to favor liberal nominees, with New York delegates signaling plans to pursue similar actions.
Frank Carbelle Acid of Philadelphia reports that Walter Bryant and Lewis McCoy visited a friend on Cantrell Street. While the hostess was away they poured carbolic acid from a bottle into a cup, drank it, and both men collapsed in agony. They died at the hospital despite medical efforts.
Fifteen Newark leather producers representing the largest cured-leather owners in the United States sent letters to dealers nationwide announcing an advance of 0 to 100 percent on cured stock. The circular cites scarce green salted hides as the reason. The meeting drew a capital representation of $16,000,000.
Alfred O Taylor, tied to Oscar Wilde in a joint indictment, was found guilty in London on multiple charges. His sentence awaits Wilde’s trial verdict, set to begin tomorrow.
Reports from Centralla and Bethlehem describe a death at a ball game and a trolley accident causing a fatal injury. A theft of powder at Allentown and a planned fuse factory in Royersford are noted, alongside church protests over toboggan slides and a retrenchment drive at Coxe Bros. in Drifton with twenty five suspensions.
A well dressed man rented a room above a Perry restaurant. By morning the room was found in disorder with the bed unmade and evidence suggesting a crime may have occurred. Police search for the missing man and clues.
In Hudson and New Richmond the incident near Dunbar House involved about twenty five men who tarred and feathered a 63 year old woman after breaking in, leaving her naked and smeared with tar chaff and sawdust. Authorities, led by Mayor Hawkins and District Attorney Holmes, pursue the perpetrators as a serious crime.
May 21 Pinole California rush of destruction at the California Powder works kills five white men and nine Chinese workers injuring several more. The blast scatters body parts a mile away and damages buildings within 200 yards. Estimated loss stands around 250000 with 8009 pounds of nitro glycerine on site. Rebuilding to begin tomorrow.
In Zalma Missouri a new sect gathers followers led by Rev Joe Shrader who preaches a modern code received from an angel a young girl. He declares the Bible outdated and aims to reform local Christians with messages said to come from headquarters via the angel.
Bethlehem Iron Co. sent a test ballistic plate for the Petropakovski to Admiral Verchovsky in St. Petersburg. The 1,000 ton contract plate is the first armor plate produced in the U.S. for a foreign government. In Grafton, West Virginia, miners at Monongah were trapped by a powder blast. four killed and seven or eight injured, with others escaping.
Two youths Levi Lawrence and Harry Howell said they came from Plymouth Pennsylvania and asked the police for aid in New York. They were directed to the Gerry Society for care and likely to be sent home tomorrow. They stated their parents did not know where they were as they set out to find employment.
A fragmented item notes discord among Pika members harmonizing in Buffalo New York while Mrs. Frank Leslie leases most Leslie publications except the monthly magazine.
Severe shocks hit Spoleto yesterday causing widespread damage to homes in the seven thousand population town perched above a ravine. Military units aid victims while Florence authorities and local municipalities raise funds for relief. King Humbert contributes from private funds to aid the destitute.
In Anderson Indiana on May 21 a judge and stenographer recorded statements from a dying woman under hypnotic influence. Margie Bolton previously testified against George Hires in his murder trial, but now retracts, saying her testimony was extorted by Hires to shield her son. The hypnotist Dr. Callan conducted the sessions. the judge weighs whether the statements can affect a pending new trial motion.
George Wyatt a 35 year old jeweler of West Lynn became obsessed by business troubles and religion after moving from New York in February and buying George Quaid’s shop. He is jailed at the central police station and likely to be sent to Danvers asylum.
At Anderson Inc on May 21 an unidentified man entered a hardware store, asked to buy a revolver, selected one, and shot himself. He severed his name from his clothing and could not be identified.
Kansas potato farmers and vegetable plots faced frost near Topeka on May 21. Residents kept fires burning across Kaw Valley to shield crops, with local weather observer Jennings reporting the effort saved farmers across seven states a large sum.
A warning Thursday afternoon prompted potato farmers in the Kaw Valley to secure fields. Fires along the farm's north side burned to produce smoke that, with a strong north wind, shielded the crop from frost across the area from Topeka to Kansas City.
London May 21 The American society of London now numbers over 300 with prominent Americans. They plan a grand July 4 demonstration in one of the largest London banqueting halls with about 600 attending. United States Ambassador Hayward will preside and invited U S public figures may address the gathering.
Oklahoma City May 21 Hundreds of hopeful settlers gather along the Kickapoo reservation awaiting Thursday open land. Officials warn only 650 claims can be satisfied and a new fraudulent stake scheme aims to mislead honest homeseekers. Chandler Tecumseh Wellston and Douglass City will be starting points.
Mrs. Bertha Shepherd asked Judge Eliott for divorces from Charles Shepherd and William Hickey in Minneapolis. She had believed Charles dead after years of separation and later married Hickey, who deserted her after three months. Judge Elliott granted the divorce from the first husband for desertion. the second divorce was deemed unnecessary.
In Elmira on May 21 Republicans show unit behind Morton with a county committee resolution. Platt supporters push enrollment resolution 25 to 12 against Fassett while ex-Congressman Flood and ex-Mayor Flood shift toward Platt amid local party tensions.
Secretary Gresham remains the stronger figure while Assistant Secretary Scott Wike is slated to run the treasury in Carlisle's absence. General Thomas H Ruewer reported for duty in Washington as the war department shifts personnel. Parkhouse, arrested in New Orleans, plans a legal challenge to the anti lottery law. Hichborn backs 12 inch guns for new battleships, over the 13 inch proposal. Treasury clerks Logan Carlisle Lawrence O Murray and Willam Messeroy will travel to Europe to deliver syndicate bonds.
New York reports the French liner La Gascogne remained overdue as of 12 45 this morning. The ship, sailing under the Fire Leland line, has not been heard from since departure. Searches or inquiries are ongoing by authorities.
The bulletin notes clearing skies in eastern Pennsylvania with warmer temperatures and variable winds.
Special numbers advertise the GOW A Tucked Yoke Muslin Gown at 69c each and The Fedora Cambric Gown at 1.19, down from 1.65. The ad promotes specials in children's gowns drawers and underwaists, plus gingham dresses, with emphasis on value and inspection of goods.
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