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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1895

Page

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Noisy sewing machines annoy the Globe home

A rattling sewing machine in a home is described as a nuisance though a well kept Globe is expected to be quiet when operating.

Globe Globe Sewing Machine

Quay Forecasts Defeat of Apportionment Measures at Harrisburg

Senator Quay and allies press to block state apportionment bills as the legislature battles over reapportionment. Union with Lieutenant Governor Lyon and Senators Andrews and Penrose oppose the measures while administration forces push them. A chaotic caucus scene shapes the deadline for adjournment with threats to extend the session and a looming final vote on the apportionment package. Memorial Day ceremonies in the House mark a brief interlude as lawmakers navigate bills and deadlines.

Quay Lyon Andrews Penrose Durham Philadelphia Dave Martin Chris L. Magee Flinn House Senate Quay People Hackenberg Thomas Caucus Thomas Perry House of Representatives Smith, Riter Seyfert Walton Douthett Butler Moore Chester Moke Indiana Gobin McQuown Grady George Handy Smith Yeas Venus Messia Becker Prewer Coyle Lackawanna Hospital Ecranton Pittston Hospital Committee On Rules Lytle Huntingdon United States

Municipal League opens session with city condition talks

The first session of the National Municipal League convention delegates met in Cleveland. President J C Carter of New York presided. Papers covered Omaha New Orleans Chattanooga Columbus Seattle and more with remarks from Lucius B Swift Walker Spencer George W Ochs J Blandin and others.

Cleveland National Municipal League Chamber of Commerce J. C. Carter New York League Omaha Trev Gregory J. Powell Lucius B. Swift Indianapolis New Orleans Walker KB. Spencer Ballot Reform League of Louisiana George W. Ochs Chattanooga Tenn Honorable J. Blandin Civile Federation of Ohio D. BE. Williams Columbus A. Graves Seattle

Confederate Monument Dedication Highlights Blue Gray Fraternization

In Oakwoods cemetery Chicago May 30 a Confederate memorial for prisoners of war at Camp Douglas was unveiled amid harmonious ceremonies with General Wade Hampton delivering the keynote address. Southern leaders and families attended a reception at the First Regiment Armory afterward. Jessie Bartlett Davis improves after pneumonia during Philadelphia performance week.

Chicago Oakwoods Camp Douglass Wade Hampton First Regiment Jessie Bartlett MI Philadelphia Mies Jesale Bartlett Davia Postonian Opera Company

Counterfeiter Captured and Other Local Notices

The alleged counterfeiter Danilo Yelk was captured at his home and taken to Reading Jail. A religious fanatic calling himself St George the Son of God was jailed at Easton as a vagrant. Bethlehem Iron shipped fifty tons of material for eight and 12 inch guns to Watervnlet arsenal. The Washington Square hotel and ten tenement houses at Norristown were sold by Joseph Boyer to KK and P Felgul of Atlantic City. United Presbyterian assembly at Pittsburgh ruled professors in seminaries face court before dismissal for heresy.

Danilo Yelk Reading Fanantic St. George Easton Bethlehem Iron Company Watervnlet Arsenal Washington Square Norristown Joseph €. Boyer Kk. & P. Felgul, of Atlantic City. United Presbyterian Assembly At Pittsburg

Memorial Day Observances Across Cities Highlight Patriotism

Across Philadelphia Gettysburg and Washington memorials, Decoration Day events drew thousands. Parades schoolchildren and veterans laid flowers at graves while d rums, guns and hymns marked ceremonies. notable attendees included Gov McKinley ex president Harrison and military posts.

Philadelphia Grand Army of the Republic Gettysburg Post 9 Soldiers’ National Cemetery Sons of Veterans The Patriotic Order Sons of America Edward McPherson A. Tt. Steck Marlott Brosius Lancaster Itis Washington Baltimore Harrisburg

Ship Gelima Foundered Off Colima Fifty Miles at Sea

The Gelima foundered fifty miles off Manzanillo on May 27 at 11 am. Pacific Mail reports from Manzanillo say a vessel was sent to the scene and full details will follow. L R Brewer, a wealthy coffee planter, and his wife and three children were aboard. rescuers are finding shipwrecked people in rafts and boats.

San Francisco Pacific Mails Company Manzanillo Collme L. R. Brewer Asn

Belmont house proprietor shoots wife and stables keeper

In Portsmouth on May 20 Joseph I. Roberts shot his wife in the head and wounded Edgar D. Stoddard, a stablekeeper, in a room where both men were present. Roberts then fired at Stoddard before turning the revolver on his wife, who was hospitalized in critical condition.

Portsmouth N. H Joseph I. Roberts Belmont House Edgar D. Stoddard Stoddard Mr. Roberts Roberta Roberts

Colombia Press Pushes Mosquito Territory Claim

The Colombian press broadly urges the government to claim Mosquito territory in Colim Colombia as discussions intensify. Sources indicate a national push for assertion of sovereignty and possible diplomatic activity this spring.

Spain Mosquito Coast Santa Fe de Bogota Ttta Colombia Mosquito Julio Rengifo Costa Rica Colim

Walter Q. Gresham Interred at Oakwood Cemetery

The funeral train arrived in Chicago and Walter Q. Gresham secretary of state was laid to a vault at Oakwood Cemetery with civic and military honors. Troops fired salutes as the procession moved from Woodlawn station through Greenwood Avenue to the cemetery. The service was brief with a prayer, scripture reading, and a hymn, then the body was moved to a crypt while the final burial site remains undecided, possibly Tos Hill cemetery or Corydon Indiana.

Chicago Walter Q. Gresham National Capital Eivic Oakwood Cemetery Woodlawn Station Greenwood Avenue Sixty-seventh Street Cheshem Washington McPherson Second Presbyterian Church Tose Hill Cemetery Corydon Ind Rumley Gresham United States Thin

Joyful reunion after decades at graveside visit

In Portsmouth May 630 Iris sister alive after fifty years apart. Emily Wey mer of Portsmouth and her brother Jesse McEfresh a farmer from Towa met by chance this evening. Each believed the other dead for long spans. He came from Chicago on business and went to Ohio to see her grave. Joyful reunion followed.

Iris Sister Portsmouth Afra Emily Weymer Jesse McEfresh Towa Chicago Ohio

Will Make Tin Braddock May 90

The Edgar Thompson plant’s high grade rail mill will be rebuilt to serve the plate mill. Workers struck over a 10 percent wage cut, Mor rison failed to resume with new men, and Welsh recruits are expected. plant to operate within a month. Kid Victorious: Lavigne defeats Iverhardt in twenty rounds at Coney Island.

Braddock Edgar Thompson Carnegie Company Kid Coney Island Kid Lavigne Saginaw Jack Iverhardt New Orleans

Diverse 19th Century Incidents and Deaths Reported

Seventeen year focus found in central Lowi. Ex congressman John F Andrews of Massachusetts dies in Boston. Six incendiary fires at Danville tied to gang seeking revenge for lynching Halla and Royce. Durant arraigned in San Francisco for Blanche Lamont and Minnie Williams murder, pleads not guilty. Maryland diocese division question to be raised at Washington convention. John Sallies discharged in St Augustine after shooting Rudolph Ligon over wife. Kokomo poster attempt results in fatal wagon crash injuring James L Straughn and his wife. Erasmus Fredericks shoots J H Lewis superintendent Benton Manufacturing in St Louis during wager dispute.

Lowi John F. Andrews Massachusetts Boston Danville Halla Royce Durant San Francisco Blanche Lamont Minnie Williams P. BK Maryland Washington, D D. C John Sallles Rudolph Ligon St. Augustine Tia James L. Straughn Kokomo Ind Straughn Erasmus Fredericks Benton Manufacturing Company St. Louis

Governor Morton Overcome by Heat at Parade

New York May 20 Governor Morton fainted while reviewing a parade at the Worth monument, likely sunstroke. He received rapid aid from Dr Williams and was taken to the Fifth Avenue hotel where he recovered. Later he attended Grant's Tomb ceremonies at Riverside Park, cheered by spectators.

New York General Grant Riverside Park Grant Post Grand Army of the Republic Brooklyn U. S. Grant Circle Ladies of the Washington, D. C George C. Mendepust Philadelphia Cleveland America Jacobs Herman P. Smith A. S. Grant Farragut Grant Fred Grant Mia McKinley Harrison Cincinnati Porter Morton Worth Monument Williams Ashley W. Cole Fifth Avenue Hotel Mr. Harrison Mra. McKee Morten

North Carolina Judge Indicted for Drunkenness

Judge W B Norwood a Fusion non partisan superior court judge in Lambertson NC faces grand jury indictment for drunkenness after a court week where he appeared intoxicated causing missed sessions. He was unable to preside at the opening and adjourned repeatedly.

North Carolina Littlo Long Lambertson N. C W. BR. Norwood Norwood

Train Jumps The Track Near Springville

A passenger train on the Montrose line jumped the track near Springville, spreading rails caused a coach to overturn and plunge down an embankment. Ten passengers were aboard the overturned coach and were shaken but not seriously injured. the express car was wrecked with contents scattered. Railroad men call it a miracle no lives were lost.

Montrose Springville Wilkes-Barre

Burglars Bind Elderly Thomas Maguire in Home Invasion

In McKean Township, a gang of two masked burglars forced entry into the home of Thomas Maguire who, aged over 70, was bound with cords after they seized him. They then compelled him to reveal Iris money from inside the residence, while his brother Anthony Maguire was subdued with a blunt impact.

Thomas Maguire Erle McKean Maguire Anthony Maguire

Burglary Victim Bound as Looters Take Cash

A county burglary report describes armed intruders who tied the victim and forced him to reveal the hidden money. They found $60 or $700, depending on account, and departed. Captain Sullivan, the county detective, is on the trail.

Sullivan

Murderer Hanged by Lynchers in Trilentt City Md

Jacob Henson condemned for the Shea murder was hanged by a mob at about 1 a.m. They broke into the jail after vanquishing the officer guarding the doors. As he was led to death Henson prayed and cursed then was dragged to a tree in Terrick's lane where a flagrant note accused Governor Brown of forcing the law.

Trilentt City Jacob Henson Daniel Ff. Shea VanZant van Zant Hensin Shea Terrick Henson Brown Editixens Miun

Decoration Day Wheel Races Draw 75000 at Asbury Park

Seventy five hundred spectators watched seven class A races at Asbury Park on Decoration Day. Winners included Joseph H. Harrison and John M Hague with multiple top finishes, Ruppert of New York also placing in several events. Times ranged from 2 08 6 5 for the mile to 5 52 5 for the two mile handicap.

Asbury Park John M. Hague Bloomfield G. E. Ruppert Jacob Ruppert New York G. EB Underhill Riverside Fliat Linford Jefferson George A. Oakes Bloomfel Joseph H. Harrison John MM. Hague Reecond George TE Ruppert George E. Ruppert B. Brown Monmouth County Iwan Cubberly Lone Ranch Yuna G. A. Underhill L.C. Bach Brooklyn John M. Haste Linford Seferson G. B. Wert Long Branch

Gail Hamilton Rally Marks Improvement in Health

Washington May 30 Gail Hamilton shows marked improvement tonight after days of peril. Her pulse neared normal levels this morning and she regained consciousness and took nourishment for the first time in days. Miss Dodge offers renewed encouragement to the family as the rally continues.

Washington Gail Hamilton

Missing A. W. Wright Alleged Flight With Bonds

The St. Louis paper reports A. W. Wright of Wright & Warner has been missing for nearly a week. He is accused of taking about 200000 in negotiable bonds and deeds to lands. Wright’s partner, Prof. Clarence D. Warner, says he is unaware of Wright’s location and expects a personal loss near 100000.

St. Louis A. W. Wright Wright & Warner Wagin Clarence D. Warner

Macedonian Question Reignites Bulgarian Invasion Fears

Reports from Athens confirm rumors that Bulgarian brigands plan to invade Macedonia as tensions rise. The Turkish government orders ten regiments to guard the frontier in case of emergency. In Louisville Kentucky Mike Dernberger breaks a bicycle record at Fountain Park, cutting the previous mark by almost three seconds. In Constantinople a Bedouin attack near Jeddah Syria leaves the British and Russian consuls wounded and the French secretary injured.

London Athens Macedonia Loulevillee Mike Dernberger Syracuse Fountain Perry Park A. Quad Bodonius Constantinople Jeddiah Syria Consu

Bomb Found in Rome Socialist Quarter Sparks Sensation

A bomb discovered in a Rome socialist quarter is thought to target an election day sensation. H. J. O'Merne, third secretary at the British embassy in St. Petersburg, is named to the British embassy in Washington. The czar honors Prince Lebanos with the Order of St. Andrew for his fiftieth entry into the diplomatic service.

Rome H. J. O'Merne St. Petersburg Washington Prince Lebanos Order of St. Andrew

Eastern Pennsylvania Warm Spell Continues

The eastern Pennsylvania region enjoys extended warm weather with above seasonal readings, light winds, and minimal precipitation. Forecasters expect gentle warming to persist across Monday and into the early work week.

Pennsylvania

Finley’s Silks and Swivel Silks Offer Quality Assurance

A fragment outlines Finley’s silk variety including Kal Ka 73 Silks and various brocades and satins. It hints at questions of nationality of fabrics and promises consistent, quality offerings across the range.

Low Wool Dress Goods Slashed at Specis 1 Store

Specis 1 announces reduced stock with low prices on a large line of wool dress goods this season. The sale aims to clear inventory and attract shoppers seeking affordable fabrics.

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