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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1895
Page
1
A buyer notes that the skins are perfectly matched throughout with the finest trimmings and workmanship, claiming results unmatched in finish and cut by any city or source. He stresses this as an extraordinary value.
Advertisement for 35 wool seal capes lined with heavy Latin Rhadame, extra wide sweep full length and storm collar. Capes valued at 25 dollars, offered special at 16.90.
No 2 presents 25 electric seal capes with latest cut extra long storm collar edging satin lining and rich features. Regular price would be 35.00 but a special rate of 26.90 is advertised.
There is no possibility to duplicate these high class garments at the quoted figures. Once they are gone, this bargain opportunity ends.
New York city bucked the trend as Tammany regained control while Massachusetts chose Frederic T. Greenhalge, a Republican, by 40 000 to 60 000 in plurality. Ohio reported a near 100 000 Republican margin for Bushnell with Nebraska Iowa Illinois and Utah also giving GOP majorities. Mississippi and Virginia stayed Democratic. Early bulletins show broad GOP gains in Democratic strongholds, signaling continued faith in protection and prosperity.
The Iowa legislature will elect a United States Senator to replace William B. Allison, with candidates across Democratic and People's Party lines for governor lieutenant governor and key statewide posts. The Republican lead is 76,000 to 60,000 in reported gains.
In Tu nola's Eighteenth district a special election was held to fill the vacancy caused by Freherty's death. Remann, Republican and former winner in November, won by about 3,000 votes over Democrat Pp .00) for Ri ley and other candidates.
Topeka voters chose a new Chief Justice to replace David Martin a Republican incumbent who had been renominated by his party for reelection and enjoyed broad nonpartisan support.
Massachusetts voters elect a full slate of state officers and legislators. William Cogswell’s death created a vacancy in Congress with Republican candidates leading over Democrats and Prohibitionists. Returns show Governor Greenhalge poised to win by about 65,000 in the state.
Jackson on November 6 reports Mississippi election results indicating Democratic candidates swept the state ticket led by McLaurin for governor and Nash for attorney general. The legislature will elect a U S senator to succeed James M. Whitfield with Democrats winning about 430,000 votes to 40,000 for Republicans.
Nebraska voters chose 23 Supreme Court justices and two state university regents in statewide elections. The ticket favored by the Republican column included candidates like Morrill and Kettle, with notable names such as Mrs. Bla and James Hi vie among those on the ballot.
Columbus Nov 5 Ohio voters will elect state officers and the legislature to choose a U S Senator to succeed Calvin Brice whose term ends March 3 1897 The principal candidates for state offices include Democratic Governor James E Campbell Lieutenant Governor John B Pearce Auditor James W Knott Treasurer HB Shober Supreme Judge IL Hamm Tatonney Attorney General Georanks Members card of Pa Harry B Keffert Hoo Works Asa Bashnell W Jones Auditor and others referenced in this fragment.
In Ohlu the Republican ticket shows an increased plurality. Governor McKinley meets the plurality for General Bushnell. The governor candidate is projected to reach 100000 votes, while a large majority appear on the joint ballot in the general seat.
Salt Lake City reports that Utah voters approved the state constitution and elected its first officers in preparation for admission to the Union. The Republican ticket won a majority of 9,008, with candidates listed for governor, secretary of state, attorney general, treasurer, auditor, and superintendent of public instruction, among others.
Richmond on November 6 reports that voters elected half the state senate and all the delegates to the House. Early returns show Democrats generally holding their own as the balloting proceeds at a slow pace.
A rundown from Columbus to Des Moines to Boston notes Republican gains and Democratic defeats. Majorities vary from about 10 000 to 100 000, with governors and legislatures tilting Republican in several states and Democratic wins in Mississippi.
Baltimore reports a sweeping Republican win with a United States Senate seat secured and the state ticket yielding a substantial majority. The legislature is projected to be Republican in the fall, ensuring a Republican successor to the current senator. In Baltimore city the vote favors the German-Basin ring for mayor by over two thousand.
In Washington on November 5 a court contest looms between clubs and excise officials over liquor licenses. Several clubs including Army and Navy, Acanthua, Metropolitan, Concordia, Columbia Athla teon, Home, and Washi Saengerbund failed to renew licenses after the deadline. They face misdemeanor charges for selling liquor at retail without a license.
Rockford NL November 6. The First Congregational church began a crusade against Sunday mail delivery and passed a resolution calling on other churches to join in a petition to the postmaster general to have the post office closed. The提 action followed the announcement that the new federal building would open for public inspection next Sunday.
Memphis man A. K. Ward, labeled a forger, is said to have been captured at Galapa in Spanish Honduras after defrauding victims here and elsewhere of about $300,000. He will be held until the United States can prove guilt and arrange his return for punishment.
Berlin November six German committee on polar exploration resolved to fit out two vessels from Kjuen Island for the South Pole expedition and allotted 966000 marks for its expenses.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a strike related to Kal tepell and a railway rector. Readable terms include strike actions and possible railway context, but essential names and places are unclear.
Early results show New York New Jersey Maryland and Kentucky shifting Republican with large majorities. New York City backing Tammany by about 20 000 contrasts with a statewide GOP vote surge over 90 000. Griggs wins New Jersey governor race by about 20 000, while Maryland and Kentucky GOP tickets ride strong momentum.
Albany reports New York state elected state officers aside from governor and lieutenant governor. Republicans gain in city politics amid mixed returns as Amos J. Cummings wins the Tenth district congressional seat, while Democratic and third party candidates contest key offices.
John W. Griggs, Republican, elected governor of New Jersey by a large plurality estimated around 16,000. The GOP also gains sweep across districts previously Democratic, with five or seven new state senators elected and Democrats losing ground in the assembly. Alexander T. MacGill led the Democrat ticket, William B. Bills ran Libertarian, Henry W. Wilbur opposed Prohibition, and Joseph B. Kelm ran Socialist Labor.
Baltimore reports the Maryland election with Lloyd Lowndes winning the governorship for the Republicans and a full GOP ticket carried. The day saw disturbances as ballot boxes were smashed and registration books torn, with several arrests and occasional gunfire but no political deaths.
In Frankfort on November 6, Kentucky elected a full slate of state officers. Republican gains are noted across the ticket with names listed for Governor Lieutenant Governor Auditor Treasurer Land Register Attorney General Secretary of State Commissioner of Agriculture and Superintendent of Public Instruction among others. Ballot results show party flips and transitions in several offices as officials prepare terms starting March.
Fairfield bench reports a surge of divorce petitions with Fridays labeled divorce day. Judge Elmer warns against monopolizing court time and notes most petitions proceed as uncontested if the defendant fails to appear.
A major blaze in Manhattan began near Clecker Street and Broadway, spreading across Bleeker Street. The fire gutted multiple buildings including the Manhattan bank and White's Express, with flames racing from cellar to roof. Damages reach about 3 000 000 dollars and four firefighters were injured. By 1 a.m. the fire was under control.
In Flemington New Jersey on November 5 authorities recovered stolen goods from Rev Joshua Prommer's residence after tracing items to Mahlon Loux and his family. Loux was released while his wife and son John were arrested and each posted $250 bail to answer burglary charges.
Bordentown New Jersey reports two highwaymen attempting robberies on the Mill Hollow road. Miss Elmira Reed rode to safety at Solomon Hunt's residence after being halted and ordered to hand over valuables. A farm hand with shotgun escorted her. Earlier a Trenton motorist was hailed. shots fired but no injuries.
In Wesbend Pa a 17 year old girl, Willam Munnie, lies critically ill after attempting to swallow a whole chicken heart to glimpse her future. The heart lodged in her windpipe and she began choking before a physician arrived.
The Sakie Shephard's entire crew fell ill after consuming pancakes made with tainted oil. Dennis Smith of Lexington, Michigan died, and several others are feared not to recover. The vessel wandered the lake unattended until late yesterday afternoon, when it reached port.
Surgeon General Tyron, in his annual report, cites high casualties at the naval academy from current football play and urges major rule changes. recommends banning rival games unless rules are materially modified.
Reported strange murder case unfolds in Memphis core as investigators probe a cryptic clue filled incident at a residence on Kerr Street involving Teena Hehudal and Wiy Wan omen with unclear suspect status and local reactions await further details.
Early returns from counties and Philadelphia indicate Haywood, Republican, will win the state treasurer post by 160,000 to 176,000 votes. In Superior court, Yerkes, Smith, and Noyes lead the six Democratic candidates, with Yerkes ahead in Philadelphia. Wayne and Schuylkill counties show mixed results for countywide races while Wilkes-Barre reports Bennett safely ahead by about 3,000.
An old advertisement fragment lists umbrellas for sale including children’s and large hand umbrellas. Details mention styles and handles with prices around 47 cents, referencing locations such as Acacia, Weicheel, and Oak.
Philadelphia report provides a tabulated estimate of county by county pluralities, comparing current results with 1891 vote totals for Jackson who had a 136,146 plurality. The summary highlights regional differences and overall shifts in support across counties.
Special to the Scranton Tribune Philadelphia November 6 Returns indicate Judge Orlady ran behind his ticket in Erie Columbia Fuchs Mercer Indiana Westmoreland Fayette Adame Perry Washington and Warren Judge Willard in Cent Dauphin Juniata Judge Brewer Montgomery Montour Delaware Adame Somerset and Pike Judge Wickham in Forest Venango Elk Potter and Cambria and Judge Reeden 2000 in Schuylkill Judge Smith leads the Democratic ticket in rural counties and far ahead in Philadelphia Indications are that the difference between his vote and Yerkes will be decided by the official count at the minority seat on the far court bench At 1 oclock morning the indications favored Yerkes.
A fragmentary news note reports the schooner Mary Boone enduring an earthquake near Port Townsend Washington with crew and captain reacting to the tremor. The incident is described in terse terms as a startling sea event observed by local reporters.
A brief notice notes an always busy schedule at the Noblest Works of n venue. It mentions consistent performances and steady turnout, highlighting the enterprise as a reliable source of local entertainment.
A line of Banquet Lamps and Eric-a-Brac is highlighted as a stylish addition for homes and social events. The items promise decorative appeal and practicality for entertaining spaces.
A tense two minute sea disturbance rattled a schooner as timbers creaked and waves churned violently. The following day the vessel appeared to have sprung a leak or lost water, leaving the crew shaken by the ordeal.
Patrolman McHale arrested Paul Recromey of Diamond Nom last on a charge of robbing his cousin and taking $15 from a pocket along with other coin and jewelry in a case noted by local police.
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