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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1895
Page
1
An importer offers high grade swivel wash silks at 50 cents per yard while costing 25 cents landed in America. The seller lists 76 pieces of 28 inch wide fabric, claiming premium new patterns and colorings with a guarantee of the best cloth on the market.
Harrisburg May 22 final passage in the house of a beer tax bill leveling 24 cents per barrel of malt liquor. The vote 104 to 8, with foes predicting Senate defeat, amid debate on impacts to brewers and public schools. The companion company store tax bill also passed 122 to 12, with penalties for nonpayment and wage paper issues.
Washington May 22 The Supreme Court sustains tension after the recent income tax decision as dissents reveal bad feeling and hints of bad faith. Associate Justice Shiras shifts position triggering resentment among four justices who feared a trap and desired a clearer majority. Justice Jackson’s stance influenced the rehearing order and altered the court’s internal dynamics.
Governor Morton expressed strong approval of the Supreme Court ruling striking down the income tax. He noted he was pleased with the decision and argued the tax was unconstitutional and contrary to citizens' rights, calling it unwanted by the public and driven by a fanatical class.
Philadelphia May 2 Henry Disston and Sons, a major tool maker, announced a general wage advance of 10 percent for all employees amounting to 1.70 each. The move affects the entire workforce and signals broader industry wage trends in the region.
A connboat on the Lehigh canal has been named Triby. Thirteen returnees in Reading last month suffered no losses. Trampa robbed and fatally assaulted Thomas Maloney of Brinton near Pittsburg. Finecus & Co plate glass workers at Toarentum transport a truck for union wages. Three of eleven Reading builders will pay bricklayers $2 per thousand instead of $1.50. A new breaker at Shenandoah City colliery is being completed by the Reading company at a cost of $50,090. On June 9 a state convention of Pennsylvania German Catholic Beneficial societies meets in Pottsville. John and Marian Jackson, recently golden wedding anniversary celebrants at Joanna, Berk County, are now both ill unto death.
Madrid dispatch reports Jose Marti the Cuban revolutionary leader killed and identified among insurgent dead after a clash near the Contrimimestre river. Spanish forces claim victory with 20 rebels killed and many wounded and seize arms horses and camp documents. A doctor to embalm Marti's body will move to Santiago de Cuba for public viewing.
In Pottsville Pennsylvania on May 22 John Sheehan paid 11 in paper money to his wife, his dog grabbed the bill and chewed it. He shot the dog and dissected it hoping to recover the money but only one corner of a dollar was found.
Philadelphia May 22 reports a rising push for round money opposing free silver as silverites press their demands. The piece notes a responsive echo in the city with action planned for next Tuesday.
New York May 22 ex President Harrison draws attention as Sen Carter of Montana and others visit. Reports say Carter sought talks with General Harrison and direct state support while discussions hint Harrison Morton ticket plans with Platt backing. Lobby crowd at the Fifth Avenue hotel suggests a convention atmosphere.
In Pittsburg on May 2, Dr. Hears H Jessin urged support for foreign missions as the assembly raised funds for a Congo missionary. Donations surpassed 4000, enabling a bride and groom to depart for Africa, with a public centennial meeting to follow.
In Fort Wayne Indiana on May 2 a five year old girl Hattie Philahaum choked after eating a bite of beef pot pie. Despite efforts by her sister the child died within ten minutes from hemorrhage.
Grand Secretary and Treasurer William F. P. Daniels of the Order of Railway Conductors is exonerated. A special committee reported he is not guilty of charges of using his office to promote a wildcat mining scheme and of prioritizing politics over official duties.
Delegates gathered at West Pittston for the ninth Annual Congregational Association meeting. Rev J S Upton was elected moderator with Thomas Bell assistant pastor and Henry M Howden scribe. Daniel J Evans remained treasurer. A long address on Christian education followed Mrs. Benjamin of the National W C T U spoke, and several churches reported additions while some reports showed growth in Sunday schools and Young People’s societies.
A Detroit-Anin Arbor dispatch reports that University of Michigan medical students staged a grotesque cadaver ball game using a sponge ball blood and a dismembered arm as bat. The episode ended with the umpire fleeing amid protests and has drawn widespread town criticism and faculty denial.
The Austro Hungarian government plans a new monster steel plant at Cronntadt with Count Camilo Mercader as chief engineer. Mercader, recently naturalized as a U.S. citizen, was formerly head of Carnegie’s Edger Thompson Steel works in Braddock. The project budget exceeds 6 million dollars and aims to produce 100000 pounds of finished steel daily, including rails and beams, with potential armor production for the government.
Emma C. Henrick a Bethlehem public school teacher aged 20 is said to have died from blood poisoning after picking a pimple on her lip. The swelling appeared the morning after and spread, with doctors reporting no hope of recovery as she lies critically ill.
William Bush a wealthy quarry owner wins Ida Ridley after her father Mr Ridley objects to the match over politics. The lovers elude him, marry at Br Omar and board an eastern train for their wedding tour.
May 2 reports deny the Lafayette county murder and lynching tale as bogus new details emerge from Suwanee River area. Two men deny knowledge of the Armstrong crime while Bridgeton New Jersey notes a New York iron firm will roll puddle and pipe mill work, hiring IW workers as idle plants reopen.
Ex Judge Advocate General David Swailm, United States Army, retired, was reported dying at his home in Washington. The Mint director estimates 144 produced 1810.83 fine ounces valued at 3961000. Silver production tallies 40,500,000 fine ounces valued at 4,000,000. An apostolic legation released an encyclical letter addressed to Catholic leaders worldwide urging unity of Christendom to be offered before Pentecost.
Catalog notes offer GOWNE A Tucked Yoke Muslin Gown at 69c each Embroidered Yoke Cambric Gowns at 98c Former price 1 25 Empire Square Neck Embroidered Ruffle Gown 1 15 Recent price 1 50 The Fedora Cambric Gown Square Neck Handsomely trimmed 1 19 Recent price 1 65 Also children's gowns drawers underwaists gingham dresses kilts and pique items to inspect for value
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