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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1895
Page
1
Swivel Silks cost the importer 25c per yard landed in the U S. They are the highest grade of Swivel Wash Silks sold nationwide for 50c. The supplier has 76 pieces, 28 inches wide, representing the cream of new patterns and colorings, guaranteed to be the best cloth on the market.
Secretary Carlisle argues against free and unlimited coinage of silver and the plan to legalize silver at a 16 to 1 ratio with gold. He asserts such a policy would ruin the nation’s credit, hurt labor, hamper commerce, and devastate the South’s economy while urging adherence to a single gold standard. He cites historical evidence from France and others to show double standards fail and warns of broad economic disruption.
Special to the Scranton Tribune reports Chairman Marshall urging a moved adjournment date to June to avoid shattering the calendar of appropriation bills. The House debates Senate adjournment plans while Rep O Malley of Scranton recovers from a neck injury at the city hospital.
The Great Council of Pennsylvania Improved Order of Red Men met at Harmonie Hall Philadelphia on May 2. officers named Henry J. Henver Janes Allison John Duker and a new officers list. a home building was purchased in Cheltenham for $000. next Great Council to be held in Columbia. concluding session planned for tomorrow.
A committee from the grovers and importers exchange reports that silver should be added to gold as money of final redemption. The goal is to curb disordered trade and falling prices. The exchange postponed further action until next month.
Babylon trustees issue order by Captain Henry Oakey authorizing arrest of covert riders on Sundays. The constable fears enforcement with fifty or more riders in the village and only one constable. Local wheelmen tally in hundreds on Sundays.
Eyollite from New York and Brooklyn reports that a number of deputies will be sworn in. The item notes expected ceremonies and local officials involved in the oath-taking.
Washington May 2 without a schism in the order Edwin B Hay grand exalted ruler of the order described the Buffalo grand session as a junket and merely a party gathering. He said the meeting at Buffalo would not be recognized by the national body over which he presides.
The frame dwelling of Leonard Hines on the old Owero turnpike burned to the ground tonight. Fire department responded promptly but the fire had made such headway it caused complete loss. Home furniture saved. Loss estimated at 1000 dollars with 9000 insurance.
Rev J C Hogan of Forest City spoke at the Montrose prohibition convention held at the court house attended by about thirty men and a boy. He denounced liquor influences in church and politics, urged anti salon action, and announced plans to launch a Scranton morning paper named the Morning Call with an anti saloon policy.
Nogh Mullin Jr of Philadelphia was nearly murdered by four swindlers in a Lindhurst hotel while attempting to recover 300 of his money. Accompanied by Janis Graham, he was beaten and escaped through a window. his companion was knocked down the stairs. Mullin is expected to recover. Also noted is the Epworth League conference in Philadelphia with delegates arriving and 126 members present from eight districts.
In St Albans Virgin Islands a fire cleanup plan will start under stricter fire codes. Prince Francia Jiepps of Baltentwig arrived in New York during his tour of the work. A series of robberies and crimes are noted including a man fed to a tree in Findlay Ohio and a two fatal blaze in Gate City Alabama. A New York syndicate arrestee and a prison tunnel scare from Ohio highlight the day.
At Pittsburg Union Seminary May 23 conservatives in the Presbyterian assembly move to humiliate Professor Briggs but will not depose him. The body suspends ministerial duties for Briggs while placing a boycott on Union Seminary students, framing action as policy rather than church duty.
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows Pennsylvania grand lodge met in Philadelphia May 20 in a new temple with Grand Minister Neall presiding. A tax plan for Odd Fellows Home was debated, ritual use discussed, and a vote chose Pittsburg as next year’s meeting place after ballots among Philadelphia, Pittsburg, Easton, Harrisburg and Wilkes-Barre. Rebekah lodge officers were elected and Pennsylvania Beau Afled work shown in the temple with a banquet to follow.
Report from Guthrie Oklahoma May describes settlers approaching Gardnoettaville on the Kickapoo reservation being overwhelmed by quicksand in the South Canadian river region. Many wagons and horses sank. three or four persons are reported drowned.
The total fire loss in Pottsville for the year was less than 1,000 dollars. Worm damage threatens clover near Port Clinton. A bill to raise Pottsville borough officials’ fees was killed by Burgess Nichols. About 99,000 young shad from the United States Hehory were dumped into the Delaware River at the Gap. Mina Agnoa Orr appointed Forest County schools superintendent, succeeding her late brother. A reunion of the 158th Pennsylvania volunteers was held at Carlisle. Descendants of Hans Herr met at Lancaster to plan a monument for their ancestor. Daniel Yell, accused of counterfeit coinmaking in Berks County, located in the West Mountains. authorities proceed. Reading Traction may run cars over Penn Street Bridge, deemed unsafe by an engineer for Berks County court.
The catalog lists a cambric gown with square neck trimmed in a neat fashion selling for 1.12, with a recent price of 1.69. It mentions Brecinis, siren gowns, drawers and undervalue items for children, Glugham dresses, and petite gal outfits as part of a broader fashion sale.
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