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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1895
Page
1
The notice praises skin goods for unmatched quality and finish with flawless matching, trim, and workmanship. It emphasizes superior style and value, claiming these skins are among the best seen in any city.
An advertisement touts wool seal capes lined with heavy Latin Rhadame, extra wide sweep and full length with deep storm collar. It claims a full value of $25 but is offered at 16.90.
Theodore Durant was found guilty of first degree murder in the double homicide of Blanche Lamont and Minnie Williams in San Francisco. The verdict came after a dramatic trial with a cheering audience and a planned sentencing next Friday.
In Little Rock on November 1 Corbett and Fitzsimmons dined together with no bloodshed. Corbett danced, blew a kiss to Fitzsimmons, and left after a brief show of rivalry. Both fighters’ cases are postponed until tomorrow as Arkansas issues a twenty day injunction against pugilism.
Philadelphia November 1 Democratic State chairman Robert B Wright says the campaign is nearing completion and expects a large Democratic vote next Tuesday. He cites disciplined, non demonstrative effort from Allentown and Philadelphia headquarters and urges voters to support the entire Democratic ticket.
Senator Quay spoke in Philadelphia on national politics and backed liberal funding for river and harbor works. He supported sixty eight Ohio and Mississippi river dams costing 50 million, Erie ship canal at 16 million, Delaware river dredging at 10 million, and a Philadelphia New York ship canal with Atlantic coast harbor upgrades. He proposed tariff increases on select goods to finance projects and urged data gathering for a potential Republican platform plank despite possible vetoes by Cleveland.
Fragmentary notes report a police investigation in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania with vague references to a November date and an unclear event. No clear person or organization details are recoverable from the garbled text.
In Philadelphia on November 1 Holmes halted his defense after the commonwealth rested, declaring no defense would be offered and the case would rest on its evidence. The jury trial proceeds as Mrs. Pitezel testified of life with Holmes, while prosecutors pressed admission of murder and the circumstantial chain. The defense made two missteps recalling Mrs. Pitezel and challenging her about swindle links, drawing tears but failing to derail the prosecution. Closing arguments and judge's charge loom for tomorrow as the jury hears the case.
A clash over a proposed new road in the region surfaces as Clark and allies push a route to connect Summit with Feronton. Local officials and residents debate financing, route, and impact on Clark’s Bagh area while evaluating alternative corridors.
Edwin F. Whittemore, son of C. F. Whittemore of Scranton, was killed by an electric shock at the Huston & West Works in Lynn. A dispatch said he received 2400 volts with the current entering and exiting through marks on his palm and foot. The father left for Lynn after learning of the tragedy, the remains were to be sent to Scranton, and the funeral is expected Monday. Edwin, a 1904 Scranton High School graduate, had recently joined Huston & West as an inspector of a floor with electric locomotives. He was active in Penn Avenue Church and a //Christian Endeavor, with a class meeting planned for tonight.
John W Carroll and wife visit central city with their one month old child. At a clothing store the infant suddenly vomits blood and dies within minutes, shocking onlookers. Patrolmen escort the body home as investigators are notified.
Mayor Connell faces questions over insurance tax revenue and its use for a firemen pension fund. Volunteers pressed for a legal path to allocate funds, seeking special legislation to enable city transfers and clarify the measure’s intent.
A fragment notes a stallion named Valuable Hots Cons with potential auction interest. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR text but indicate pedigree or sale context with a sire and dam not fully legible.
Private letters from Turkey describe the Trebizond turmoil beginning Oct 2 with an assassination attempt on ex-Vali of Van. A deadly homegrown massacre followed Oct 8, with Armenians targeted in markets and streets. Police and guard actions are blamed, while casualty estimates vary widely from hundreds in Trebizond to about 100 in the city, with higher village tolls possible.
Scranton Traction Company tore up pavement at Spruce Street intersection while doubling tracks on Franklin Avenue. After court intervention they left the street damaged, prompting $983.10 repairs by the city. Barber Asphalt bills the city. Traction claims only 95 of the charge is their fault and disputes costs for preexisting tracks and unrelated repairs. City Counsel Torrey's opinion supports full payment, to be reviewed by the auditing committee.
Mrs Catharine Griffin died at 1012 Jackson Street after months of illness. Survived by three children Mary John and P F Griffin of Davies and Griffin fame. Funeral from home Monday at 9 with a requiem Mass in St Patrick's Church and burial at Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery Chicago.
Advertisement listing a line of Ladies and Gentlemen umbrellas with silk Paragon frame and natural wood handles. Includes 26 inch umbrellas and an assortment of children's school umbrellas priced at 7 cents each.
Variable winds and fair to becoming clear conditions expected tonight into Veday. Temperatures likely mild with overnight lows near normal for the season.
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