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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1895
Page
1
The notice argues a rare early season price reduction will aid women of moderate means in achieving good attire. It stresses novelty and broad appeal, noting this is unprecedented for the season and could be advantageous for shoppers seeking affordable fashion.
An advertisement notes a sale of elegant jackets starting Friday after November 7 with items priced to clear. The event runs through the day the stock is exhausted.
General Miles reports that Atlantic coasts lack modern guns and coast batteries, leaving Philadelphia to New York and San Diego and Puget Sound exposed. He urges rapid construction of high power guns, coastal fortifications, and better defense plans while advocating a larger army and lighter transport aids like bicycles and motor wagons.
A mob of over a hundred armed men broke into a jail in Miss this past night and released Will Purvis who faced a death sentence for murder. Guards were held at bay while Purvis was hurried into a ready buggy and driven away. Supreme Court had set December 12 for his hanging, but supporters vow he will not be recaptured.
Princeton Foot Ball players rest at Kittatinny hotel Delaware Water Gap Pa after light practice. The team aims to regain stamina in bracing mountain air before their final push toward the Trenton game.
A late night robbery was reported at the express office on November 11 at 11 45 p m. Details are sparse but authorities noted the incident as a train robbery connected to Colorado Bee origin. No injuries reported at this time.
Celso Caesar Moreno was convicted in the criminal court on charges connected to libel against Doron Fava. He was sentenced to ninety days in jail in the case, reported from Washington on November 11. The proceedings and exact location of the court are noted in the dispatch.
The text notes that a long running dispute involved persistent attacks on Baron Fava through the press. The United States government finally ordered prosecution of the individual responsible.
Washington November 1. Senator Hill of New York and Senator Murphy met with Secretary Lamont at the War Department and later with Attorney General Harmon at the Department of Justice. Rumors say a New York candidate may be submitted for the vacant seat on the Supreme Court.
Montreal November 11 Mrs G Drolet an inmate of Notre Dame hospital awoke after a sleep of thirteen days. She had been in a cataleptic state with no nourishment and a death like odor. She rose at night and, surprised to recall her long slumber. Previously in August 1804 she slept fourteen days. Medical staff call the case extraordinary and of interest.
Charles W. Coreless, a Coldwater farmer and former county auditor, leads a four-horse 10 by 15 foot cottage caravan toward Wildwood Florida with his wife and 2 year old daughter. The unit includes a bed and stove and aims to cover 1409 miles by Christmas. If Florida pleases, they will stay.
Wesley Mines a Republican voter at Kinney precinct in Vanceburg Kentucky on election day mistook the Populist device for the Republican ballot and broke down in tears after his ballot was cast. He later refused nourishment and was confined to bed with concerns over permanent mental impairment.
The Boston and Albany railroad won a victory in the United States circuit court over George R. Lyman administrator of H. C. Ives estate. Lyman claimed damages for injuries from a Cheaster accident and argued lack of state penalty jurisdiction. Judge Carpenter sustained the demurrer.
Minnesota. Rev. O. J. Gary a Methodist minister in Virginia on the Mesaba iron range faces threats from whitecaps amid clashes over his preaching. Authorities warn of potential violence as he refuses to flee and vows to stand his ground.
A head on collision of two Chicago and Eastern Illinois freight trains near Veedereburg Indiana occurs after an engineer nods off at a meeting point. One engineer is seriously hurt and both crews suffer severe injuries.
Will Scott of Portsmouth was struck in the face by a stray bullet while a boy fired from a passing wagon. The missile tore through his hand and lodged in the root of his mouth, and doctors have not yet removed it. Scott lies seriously injured.
The navy department ordered the San Francisco to Alexandretta and the Marblehead to Mercine near Alexandretta with Admiral Selfringe to fly his flag over the San Francisco. The two vessels will represent the United States in Turkish waters and may be joined if needed. An English mission near Jerusalem was attacked by a mob. missionaries escaped but several servants were killed.
A large Maspeth crowd watches Maher defeat Steve O'Donnell in the Empire Athletic Club arena. Maher lands a quick first round knockout at one minute three seconds, sending O'Donnell to the dressing room. Corbett hails the Irish fighter as he congratulates Maher in the ring.
Nassau New Hampshire November 11 collision between the steamer Niagara and the bark William Males. Five sailors drowned when the bark sank within minutes after being struck amidships. Seven crew saved including Captain Coombs. Niagara unharmed. Survivors to sail north on the Santiago.
The National Horse Show opened at Madison Square Garden with a daytime ring display and an evening crowd of elegantly dressed society. Boxes and prime seats sold at high prices as 3,600 balcony seats filled and promenaders gaped at the dazzling fashion and spectacle.
The Western District of Pennsylvania court ruled for Edison, with the judgment affirmed. The Sawyer-Mann patent is declared invalid and Edison’s patent expired a year ago, aligning with the Bate Refrigerating case decision.
Philadelphia November 11 Ex Secretary of the Commonwealth and DNC Chairman W F Harrity denies rumors he led a movement urging Catholics and Irish groups to vote only for P P Smith for Superior Court. He says he urged support for the full Democratic ticket and challenges parties spreading the claim.
Governor Daniel H. Hastings issues a proclamation designating Thursday November 28 as a day of thanksgiving and prayer. He urges worship, family reunions, gratitude for prosperity, and support for the needy, with blessings for the commonwealth and future peace and prosperity. The proclamation is dated November 11, 1895 from Harrisburg.
In Allentown Pennsylvania Mia Elias Gildner a mentally unstable woman strangled her three week old infant in bed authorities report the coroner's jury blamed the mother and urged confinement in an asylum. The mother had shown long mental illness and had previously lost a one year old boy to a railroad accident.
The Lexow Committee appointed by the State Senate opened its Philadelphia investigation at the Hotel Metropole with counsel Angelo T. Freedley outlining a rigid inquiry into municipal contracts and required remedial legislation. Agent Addis of the Citizens Municipal Association was the first witness before adjournment until tomorrow.
Washington on November 11 reported no presidential bid by Senator Quay. A pamphlet with his portrait and praise surfaced, but it dated from his 1890s senate campaign defense against Harrison. Quay is not pursuing the presidency.
Governor Hastings and a large Pennsylvania delegation depart Harrisburg on a special Pullman train for Atlanta. The trip includes cabinet members Supreme Court officials and military aides. They will spend a week away with Pennsylvania Day ceremonies planned.
Washington November returns to the agriculture department show the corn crop as the largest on record though the yield rate at 26.2 bushels per acre is preliminary and likely not final. Principal corn states yields noted include New York 46.6, Pennsylvania 33.5, Wisconsin 91.5, Minnesota 31.2, Iowa 95.1, Missouri 36, Kansas 24.3, Nebraska 16.1.
Mr and Mrs C H Bair arrived in Macon after a 1100 mile wagon trek from Iowa City Iowa taking five weeks and three days. They paused to inspect farming land for possible purchase and learned Mrs Bairs parents Mr and Mrs R H King live in Macon. They then continued to Atlanta and settled there.
The U S Supreme Court sustained the Edison incandescent light patent against Consolidated Electric Light's use of the Bawyer Mann system. Justice Brown read the opinion holding the Bawyer Mann claims too broad to sustain infringement against Edison.
Troy, N Y Nov 1 Bat Shea, convicted of murdering Robert Ross at the polls in the spring election of 184, and whose appeals failed, was brought to Troy and resented by Justice Edwards to be electrocuted at Clinton Prison during the week of December 23, 1886.
In Orwell township Towanda Pa on November 11 Agnes Maynard 18 burned when clothing caught fire near a wood stove. Her mother rushed to strip the clothes away and was burned losing both hands in the attempt.
Washington November 11 special to the Scranton Tribune lists fourth class postmasters appointed today in Lackawanna county. Albert Perry and Emma are named along with other appointments including Ney Aug Mra, reflecting federal changes in local mail service.
Joseph Campbell died by taking morphine in Moline Illinois on November 1. He left a will requesting burial in a red box a band at his funeral and that friends stamp the dirt over his grave. He was fifty five years old.
Two cases offer men's heavy natural wool shirts and drawers at 97 cents a suit and Case Ladies heavy Egyptian fleeced underwear at 75 cents a suit. Full lines include Stutt garter sanitary underwear for ladies gentlemen and children.
An unclear Berlin dispatch states that item authority and claims of an adverse faction are unfounded. The report offers no concrete names or dates beyond a November 1 dateline.
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