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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1895
Page
2
A window display features a 14 466 cake Medicated Toilet Castile Soap replica of the United States Administration Building from the Columbian Exposition. The Cincinnati Soap Co. provides the soap and offers two cakes for 5 cents for a limited time.
Advertisement proclaims a universal price for a pure Toilet Soap, claiming it appeals to rich and poor alike. It touts phenomenal national sales and promises Scranton residents access to NYC and Chicago price advantages with a high value bar for the money.
Jury selection completes with Edward Gunster Jr named as twelfth juror for the Windisch murder case in Hughestown. George Windisch Jr testifies about alibi and discovery of bloodstained evidence including a chisel and boots after the fatal night.
A girl testified about a blood spot on the Row and showed torn papers to illustrate its size. She said her father, the prisoner, wore good clothes when not working. The judge questioned the prisoner as to his Sunday clothes while a neighbor, Jacob Schmaltz, described finding the body in the basket room as the day ended.
George Metzgar faced trial before Judge Bennett in courtroom 23 for the September 20, 1594 murder of John Mike, an Arabian, at the old red bridge. Defense motions to quash the indictment and to set an issue were overruled. jury selection began with three jurors accepted when court adjourned.
The finance committee and City Attorney Mc Lean report the city cannot collect the sinking fund from Rockafellow's bondsmen. The bondmen paid $34,650.65, releasing them from a $56,953.91 claim after interest, saving the city $18,274.36 as the long pending case closes. The bondsmen paid yesterday, ending a three year standoff.
Albert Newman, accused of felonious wounding of R. A. Poole, a Hughes Estate brewery bookkeeper in Pittston, was tried before Judge Bennett. With no defense, court appointee P. M. Thornton assisted. officials testified to insanity. The jury returned a verdict of insanity, and Newman was remanded to jail for transfer to Danville insane asylum.
The funeral of the late Mrs Bessie Norris Speck was held from her mother's residence on Academy Street yesterday morning in the presence of a large number of friends and relatives. The Catholic burial service was read by Rev A T Broderick of St Marys. County Commissioners Thomas Smith P T Norton and T M Dullard attended. Interment was in Forty Fort cemetery.
Zeb Bertles a city constable was arrested on Fell Street last evening after attempting to break into Julius Epstein’s residence. He threatened to kill Mrs Epstein, frightened her, and pursued neighbor Mr Sigholtz and then seized and injured Mrs Sigholtz. He claimed to act under a sealed warrant but could not produce it before the mayor.
Indoor baseball starts next Wednesday at the armory in Wilkes-Barre with Scranton also fielding a team. Notable players include Lyttle Betts Donner Freeman Alexander and others. The contest is described as scientific and interesting and should draw good pay.
A political figure cites sheriff writs as barometer of economic conditions noting Philadelphia real estate executions rise about 20 to 25 percent this year while personal executions lag 20 to 26 percent. He argues creditors show mercy in downturns as rents and wages fall behind and debtors face tighter cash flow.
A well dressed woman and her husband repeatedly ride elevators to find each other in a building. Each misreads the other's location, the elevator operator notes their chase, and both wait hours apart, ending with the hope they meet in heaven.
The New York Sun reports women are increasingly in presidencies and directorates of banks across the United States and in the West especially. It notes rising female share ownership with 70,697 women owning national bank stock and 23,146 owning state bank shares, yielding about ten million dollars in annual dividends.
A New York Herald recounts Tom Benton’s rise from humble Brighton beginnings to a trusted role in Queen Victoria’s household. As a boy he defended his pin cushions business after a beach brawl with a well-dressed peer, proving himself early in life before his death ended the effort.
A narrative recounts Tom Benton, beaten in a quarrel with a noble youth, meeting Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. The gentleman asks the prince to ensure Benton receives schooling and support, leading to Benton’s lifelong service to the crown and a lasting friendship with the future king.
Classified notices seek a reliable drug clerk, stenographer and typewriter, and an assistant for coal company in Dunmore. Positions also call for agents, saleswomen, and general agents across cities with varying pay from salaries to commissions. Local rental and real estate notices accompany job listings.
Central Railroad of New Jersey timetable shows trains from Scranton to locations including New York Philadelphia and Atlantic City. It lists daily and Sunday departures with specific times, notes about through tickets and advance purchase, signed by general superintendent and departmental heads.
A transport notice lists multiple connections for Del., Lack, and Western lines. It covers schedules from Scranton to East Trenton Philadelphia the South and intermediate stops with times for morning and afternoon departures and Pullman accommodations. Contacts include M. L. Smith city ticket office and the depot ticket office.
Trains leave Scranton at 8 a.m and 3 19 p.m for Wilkes Barre with intermediate stops on Erie and Wyoming Valley routes. Services cover Saturday and focal point times with departures from Scranton fi and nearby stations.
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