Extraordinary values on matched skins and trim
Describes skins with perfect matching, finest trim, and expert craftsmanship. Praises finish and cut as unparalleled in this city or any other.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1895
Page
1
35 Handsome Wool Seal Capes for Winter Wear
Advertises 35 wool seal capes lined with heavy Latin Rhadame, extra wide sweep, full length with deep storm collar. Warrants value at $25, offered for $16.90. Likely a marketing brief promoting luxury outerwear at a discount.
Choicest Electric Seal Capes Offered At 26.90
No. 2 presents 25 choicest electric seal capes with latest cut, extra long storm collar and edging, superb satin lining. Ordinary prices run above 35.00, but these are priced at 26.90.
High Class Garments Sold At Remarkable Prices
There is no chance to duplicate these garments at such figures. Once they are gone, this opportunity disappears.
Detroit Journal Boiler Explosion Kills Forty in Larned Street
Detroit on Nov 6 reports a boiler blast in the Evening Journal building at 9 am wrecking 45 and 47 West Larned Street. At least forty killed and twenty injured as walls collapse and a fire follows. Names of the dead and injured cataloged, with the Journal's offices and nearby firms described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Evening Journal
West Larned Street
George J. Miller
Kate Hitler
Hattie Miller
Minnie Liese
Anna Uhnk
Rose Morgan
Bertha Weldbush
Anna Weid- Sueh
John Hieltenbecher
Adolph Schreiber
Jennie Neugaur
Charles Lind
Carrie Bauer
Rosa Bretz
Emma Lichtenberg
John Koeber
Hiller
John Bowman
Chestnut Street
Kahler Engraving Company
Michael Ward
Seventh Street
Abbott Street
Earnest Parkins
Beech Street
Detroit Journal
John Gordon
Lizah Taylor
Eugene Wilson
John Campbell
Willam Reynolds
Cornelius George
Foreman Journal
Charles Hergert
John Davis and Company
Annie O'Donoghue
Albert Weber
Preasman
A. D. Lynch
James Holt
Speaker Poynton Company
Martin Meyers
Carrie A. Boeck
Andrew Hilderschid
Thomas Williams
Agalstant Foreman Journal
Frank G. Mein
Engineer Journal
Shelley and
Larned Street
Itamalin
Lailding
John Davis & Co
Salaratus
Journal
Kohlbrand Engravite Company
W. W. Dunlap
Rogers
J. George Miller
Kohlerand Company
Malling
Davis
Troubie
Journal Company
Down Town
Apa
Fire Tragedy Roasts Victims Amid Debris Sparks
Firemen and laborers faced fierce flames as rescue attempts failed. Survivors watched in fear while workers were trapped by burning debris, with help seemingly near but unable to reach those inside.
Wells Chosen Governor as Utah Votes Narrowly
Salt Lake Utah November 6 Latest returns indicate M Wells Republican elected governor over Calne Democrat by 1000 to 1600 majority Roberta Democrat likely elected to congress over Allen Republican by about 500 Salt City vote leans Republican with a safer legislature ensuring two United States senators for the party
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Wells
Salt Lake
Utah
Wells
Calne
Roberta
Congress
Allen
Salt City
United States
Will Protect Wool Sherman Says Republicans Back President
Senator Sherman arrived in Washington from Mansfield and said Republicans will provide a remedy for existing evils along Republican lines if the president declines to accept it. He predicted Foraker will win the Senate seat in Ohio and praised Republican gains as a measure of party strength and good government. He also signaled a restored wool duty and revised schedules to meet national needs. Senator Quay reached Washington and expressed satisfaction with Republican victory and Pennsylvania gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Sherman
Mansfield
United Press
Vrey
Foraker
Oslo
Brice
Democratic Congress
McKinley
Senate
Congress
Quay
Florida
Pennsylvania
McGoldrick Stabbed by Bartender in Tammany Row
John H. McGoldrick secretary of the Tammany society and city court clerk is reported in dangerous condition after a stabbing early today by William Dowling, a Bartender. Dowling is under arrest. McGoldrick is a prominent Tammany figure and recent Democratic congressional candidate who withdrew in favor of Amos J. Cummings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGoldrick
Tammany
New York
John H. McGoldrick
Tammany Society
William Dowling
Dowling
John B. McGoldrick
The
Tamman
Debs Case Prosecutions Dropped in Milwaukee
By direction of the attorney general the Debs cases against Eugene V. Debs and officers of the American Railway union, along with prominent members in Milwaukee, were dropped. Judge Seaman dismissed on motion of the district attorney and special counsel John L. Fish. The actions stem from the 1894 railway strike affecting Milwaukee to Chicago operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee, Wia
Eugene V. Debs
American Railway Union
Seaman
Nolses
John L. Fish
Great American Railway Union
Milwaukee
Chicago
Elbe Disaster: Crathie Found Fully Responsible at Limitation Trial
Rotterdam November 4 The court hearing the collision case between the North German Lloyd steamship Elbe and the British steamer Crathie has ruled the Crathie wholly responsible. It orders Crathie’s owners to pay the total loss plus 6 percent interest and sequestration on the Crathie until payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotterdam
North German Lloyd Company
Murder and Arson Found at Shelbyville Barn Fire
A charred male body was discovered in a burned barn on Frank Love’s farm two miles from Shelbyville Indiana after an early morning fire. Authorities suspect murder before the blaze was set to hide the crime, with fresh buggy tracks indicating a return trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Ind
Frank Love
Funeral for Lehigh Valley official draws railroad leaders
Bethlehem Pa November funeral services honored John Taylor traffic manager of the Lehigh Valley railroad. Prominent railroad men attended as Rev J Lincoln Patch of the Presbyterian church conducted rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
John Taylor
Lehigh Valley Railroad
J. Lincoln Patch
The
Presbyterian Church, Ofted
Woman Hangs Self After Paying Tribute at Grave
Bethlehem Pa Nov 6 After arranging a bouquet of chrysanthemums for her mother's grave Ellen Fetter 40 years committed death by own action today by hanging herself near a saluator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Eilen Fetter
Unknown brig founder in London dispatch
A London dispatch reports a brig foundered with all aboard feared lost. Details are unclear due to fragmentary text, but the vessel and casualty status are indicated by the brief notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Yale Wins From Lo Oar Streak? Seat Fight
Yale tops an unspecified opponent in a rowing competition, ending a drought with decisive oar strokes. The report notes a standout seat performance fueling the victory and marks a key moment in the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
Vanderbilt Marlborough Wedding Seen as Union of Elite Families
New York November 6 1900 Consuelo Vanderbilt and the Duke of Marlborough wed at St Thomas Church Fifth Avenue in a lavish ceremony. Floral decorations filled the church while guests dressed in formal attire filled the space. The bride wore a cream satin tulle gown with lace and a long five yard train. Guests ushered in by six ushers and the couple received numerous valuable wedding gifts from family and friends including pearls once owned by Empress Catherine of Russia and a variety of diamond and gold pieces from the Duke and Vanderbilts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Consuelo Vanderbilt
Duke of Marlborough Blenda
Vanderbilt
Churchil
England
William K. Vanderbilt
Commodore Willam H. Vanderbilt
Duke of Marlborough
Atlantic
Louis Hamersley
S J. Thomas’ Church
Upper Fifth Avenue
Kwan
Walla
Hamilton Weeks Cary
Francia Brockholst Cutting
Reginald Ronalds
Richard T. Wilson, Jr
Herbert Robbin
Romaine Baldwin
Miss Vanderbilt
Brussels
Catherine of Russia
Freeman accused of contempt over Masonic signs in Indiana court
William H. Freeman, a hoop works manager from Hemlock Howard County, was arrested in Anderson for contempt after allegedly giving Mason signs to Judge Diven while his brother was on trial. Freeman denies the signs and faces a hearing tomorrow. the case could expose Masonic signaling in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemlock
Howard County
Underground Fire Charms Ponty Farm Lands
A smoldering underground fire spreads across one hundred acres of Ponty Farm in Eldora Iowa. Sparks from a locomotive ignited dry soil on land owned by E. El ores near the county line. The fire burned four feet deep and cannot be stopped until rain arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponty
Eldora
el Ores
Peace of the East Alliance Suggested by Powers
A Paris dispatch cites a Berit report of an interview with a major power official. The official hints at a proposed alliance among Great Britain Japan and the United States to handle a crisis in the East while avoiding a full confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Japan
United States
Paris
Berit
Questioning a US Britain Japan alliance to avert danger
An ambassador quoted notes a possible US neutral stance while preserving China trade, with Japan understanding the position as explaining the Mikado's letter to President Cleveland. The diplomat sees this as an early step toward a new international situation offering a peace guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Great Britain
Japan
China
Rueaia
Mikado
Cleveland
Electric Car Crash Kills Wagon Passenger in Dayton
A wagon with sixteen people headed to Calvary seminary for All Souls Day events was struck from behind by an electric streetcar after a horse stumbled on a rail. Jacob Kiser suffered fatal injuries with four broken ribs and a crushed chest. Mrs. Kiser dislocated hip and Kate Wartbaum fractured ankle. several others were injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Calvary Seminary
Jacob Kiser
Fiend Escapes Lynch Mob in Stroudsburg
Reese Jenkins, accused of assaulting Mrs. Miller in Jackson township, fled a mob intent on lynching him. Constables Kresge and another officer brought Jenkins to jail as armed farmers charged the buggy. A stray bullet narrowly missed Jenkins. he is held in Stroudsburg jail and identified by Mrs. Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reese Jenkins
Ars. Miller
Stroudsburg
Monroe County
William Miller
Jackson Township
Jenkins
Mrs. Miller
Kresge
Jall
Train plunges into river near South River in dense fog
Part of the Raritan River Railroad train leaving South Amboy at 9 15 a m plunged into the river at South River when the drawbridge opened for passing craft. Engineer Fred Bissett, conductor Richard Sullivan, and fireman John McGuire escaped the wreck with only slight injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Brunswick
N. J
South Amboy
Raritan River
South River
John Lott
Fred Bissett
Richard Sullivan
John McGuire
Port Jervis Brakeman Severely Injured In Yard Accident
Patrick Gibbons, a 25 year veteran brakeman on the Honesdale branch, lost both legs and broke an arm when struck by a switching engine in the Erle yard at Port Jervis. He was rushed to the hospital that afternoon and remained alive at seven o’clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Gibbons
Erle
Port Jarvis
Scranton Tribune
Hawley
Navy
M. Harracn
Wilich
Port Jervis
Gibbons
Honesdale
Jack the Hugger terrorizes Rockford women labeled suspect
Rockford police captured a man dubbed the Jack the Hugger after he embraced a well known young woman. The suspect is John Haggerty, a south side resident about years old, believed mentally unbalanced and likely to face lenient treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
John Haggerty
Night Watchman Fends Off Burglars in Earlyville Fatal Wound
A night watchman foiled a burglary at D. Gomidt's clothing store in Earlyville Illinois. A burglar named Harry Anderson was wounded by a pistol shot to the chest area and died soon after. The partner escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uis Noack
Earlyville
D. Gomidt
Harry Anderson
List Breaks Five Mile Road Bicycle Record
Fred C. List from Ayracuse Stearns team broke the ground's five mile paced road bicycle record today with a time of 11 minutes 17 seconds, aided by three tandem pacers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
List
Baltimore
Fred C. List
Ayracuse
Stearns
Fragmentary note hints at a morning house hot incident
A damaged OCR fragment describes a morning event in the city, mentioning a house and a hot situation. Names, places, or exact actions are unreadable, but the memo indicates a local incident occurring in the morning hours.
Smith or Yerkes Favor Smith as Election Returns Narrow
Multiple papers report conflicting results from early statewide returns. The Lackawanna candidate P. P. Smith leads in 46 counties with a 4414 vote margin, while The Times cites near certainty for Judge Yerkes as results come in from counties.
Bucks and Lackawanna Leading in Superior Court Race
Special to the Beranteen Tribune from Philadelphia reports Bucks and Lackawanna counties in the lead for Democratic Superior court judge. Early returns favored Smith over Yerkes, with later counts showing Smith widening his edge as missing counties reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Tribune
Philadelphia
Smith
Yerkes
P. P. Smith
Lackawanna
Superior Court
Allegheny
Magee
Bechtel
Noyes
Moorehead
Luzerne County
New Jersey Republicans gain in state races noted
Early returns from Brooklyn and Baltimore indicate Democrats will retain control of the New Jersey state senate while Republicans gain a working majority in the legislature. House votes show Republicans with a sizable edge, and a Republican governor candidate leads the Democrat challenger in Trenton. County reports vary as final tallies come in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Maryland
Brooklyn
Baltimore
Senate
House
Trenton
N. J
Grugga
McGill
Operone
N. Y
Cepia Ndrma
Umbrellas Offered at Bargain Prices in Genteel Styles
The advertisement lists ladies and gents umbrellas with modern frames and silk materials at 1.00 each. It also offers 100 children’s school umbrellas in assorted handles for 47 cents each, highlighting a broad range of styles and affordability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
An& Gents
Honest Shoe Store Keeps Busy Hours in Town
An honest shoe shop remains open with steady crowds, embodying a trusted business in the community. Patrons report reliable service and fair pricing as locals browse a range of footwear.
Footwear sale spans prices from one to six dollars
A local ad states items priced from $1 to $6 with a focus on properly fitted footwear for every family member. The listing emphasizes affordability and family sizing.
Wurster Declared Winner Despite Incomplete Session
The record notes that Wurster appears elected after a day of session without finishing business and without any public notice of discovered irregularities. The implication is that no irregularities were announced, solidifying Wurster as winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wurster
Petitions Referred to Grand Jury for Bridge Consideration
The grand jury will today review petitions from freeholders for new bridges. Judge Gungter received requests for bridges over Clifford Creek in Greenfield township, Miller's Creek in Wayrily borough, on the road from Past Benton to Scranton, over the same creek on the Stevenson's farm to Peckville route, and over High Fall Creek in Ransom township. The jury will report first true and ignored bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Grand
Gungter
Clifford Creek
Greenfield
Miller's Creek
Wayrily
Benton
Scranton
Stevenson
Eastern Pennsylvany Fair Amid Gentle Day
A brief, fragmentary note hints at an eastern Pennsylvania fair or gathering on a calm day. No further details or names are readable in the text.
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