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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1895
Page
1
Buyers during the November 12 bargain period can view price lists with favorable terms designed to spur sales even if not for immediate use. The market presents nothing newer or more desirable than the splendid silk stock now offered for inspection for trimmings.
Pennsylvanians led by Governor Hastings and staff visited the Atlanta Cotton States and International Exposition. Speeches by Governor Hastings and Judge Williams praised Union ties and shared pride in Georgia and Pennsylvania, with remarks on industry, history, and kinship between states.
The National Base Ball League capped fines and will expel offenders after one warning in minor offenses. John T. Brush and Andrew J. Freedman clashed over transfers. Brush was elected Brooklyn president amid other officer changes. Sunday play is approved in the west, with constitutional amendments delaying until 1897.
New York November 14 The fourth day of the horse show drew a packed amphitheater despite drizzle. The duke and duchess of Marlborough visited Miss Dyer. society kept to the boxes and stalls as guests, while Joseph E Widener of Philadelphia won Mrs John G Heckscher’s $100 prize for the best pair of horses and best-ap pointed victoria or cabriolet.
London November 14 A verdict for Dr Conyers Herring of New York awarded him 4000 pounds for the Mohican yacht insurance loss. He plans to press further claims for an additional 2000 pounds from other insurers. Montague Eder, who sailed with Herring, says a pearl fishing trip to the South Seas will be resumed.
The London Graphic discusses North American Review articles on the Monroe doctrine and argues that if the United States values these Indo-Spanish Republics it should assume protection duties or annex the territories. It adds that England would likely object to neither solution.
Reports from St. Petersburg show cholera outbreaks in Volhynia with 1490 cases and 616 deaths between October 17 and October 26. The outbreak is spreading in nearby provinces, with 38 deaths noted in one province.
Dispatches from Boston and Constantinople report rising violence against American board missionaries in Harpoot and Erzerum as Armenian massacres intensify. Secretary Terrell presses the Porte to protect missionaries and holds the Turkish government responsible for their safety.
A cable report states Russia plans to add 100 million roubles in gold and 25 million in silver next year, plus subsidiary coinage. The move suggests a step toward redeeming paper currency and expanding trade with silver-using Orient nations like China, Japan, and Korea, with Russia seeking foreign silver sources.
Dispatches from Havana report insurgent leader Roloff at Siguaney in Santa Clara awaiting Maximo Gomez who entered the province with a large force to attack Santa Clara, headquarters of Captain General Campos. Campos moves toward Iguana as a major engagement is expected. Gomez shifts tactics to tire Spanish troops, amid revolutionary activity in New York.
Hope to obtain recognition by the United States as belligerents. Four new gunboats have arrived in Cuban waters to take part in the blockade of the coast of that island.
Chicago November 14 detectives from the Berry agency pursuing gang member Clarence White killed a man believed to be White after a bogey chase along Polk street. A companion escaped. a morgue report tied the deceased to Frank White via a mother’s identification. Police fear the Berry men fired at the wrong man, with no pistol found on the corpse.
Friction between British investors and Colombia over a railway concession from Antioquia led to a forfeiture and a $640,000 damages claim. An arbitration panel including Dr Luhrsen faced protests, with Colombian officials issuing a sharp explanation. London and Berlin push for a rebuke to safeguard British investments as British officials consider next steps.
Paul Tupper Wilkes son of Rev Eliga T Wilkes Unitarian minister fought a duel at Fort Lee New Jersey early Tuesday morning against Warren McVeigh after McVeigh allegedly questioned Wilkes about his wife fortune at Monte Carlo both Wilkes and his wife denied the reports and challenged McVeigh to a duel at the first opportunity Wilkes is connected to Oakland California and Palo Alto California while the Chronicle reports the incident.
London dispatch notes continued condemnation of the Dunraven pamphlet and the America's Cup controversy. The Chronicle admits little interest in the revival but criticizes the Defender leadership and water line changes, urging strong repudiation of Mr. Iselin and the Defender syndicate.
Newcastle reports that the Mindet crew illness is confirmed as malarial fever not yellow fever as earlier stated. Two crew members died and the ship Mindet was towed into the harbor the previous Tuesday. In New York a cab strike expanded by 700 men as the Early Dawn association presses demands amid clashes at Realds stables.
A disjointed report notes Comte de Castellane and Baris tied to a recent exchange over events at the Bourse. The article mentions a statement that Castellane was involved in one side of the dispute and is linked to a referenced affair.
In Denver on November 14 a crowd of 3000 gathered as Francia Schlatter’s room was found empty. He left a note for roommate Mr Fox claiming his mission is finished and the Father has taken him away. A U S subpoena labels him a defaulting witness in the kerchief healing case. search underway. A rumor places him at Rooney’s ranch near Golden Morrison.
European disturbances push Trappists to found a monastery in the Brooklyn diocese under Rev Edmund Obrecht with Bishop McDonnell’s approval. They will use a Long Island estate near Hicksville given by Bernard Earl, creating a retreat house and home for aged priests. The order, known for perpetual silence and austere living, operates in Rome Dubique and Kentucky with a mild Canada exception for fires and meals.
The Dallas News recounts George Francis Train rebuking fellow travelers with the phrase Shovel, tongs and poker as a form of swearing. Another tale describes a western college president who silences a swearing student by using an axe to show wood can be cut without swearing.
In Big Bay eighteen miles from Owens Sound Miss Helen Findley. educated and wealthy woman, is charged with the murder of 17-year-old George E. Green of Barnardo Home. Green died last Friday. postmortem found an empty stomach and bruises. neighbors testify Findley often beat him with a heavy stick.
A Dublin committee of the Trinity National Association approves a resolution expelling Timothy Healy and Arthur Connor from the group. The action follows internal disagreements and aims to enforce party discipline within the organization.
A damaged OCR fragment reports an attempted scandal eating plan in the Hanna River and related test of shades at Kilismaport bo tors te am, with unclear details and dates. No clear outcome.
A fragment from a Pennsylvania report notes a stern threat and the involvement of Bree in an incident. Details are sparse due to damaged text but imply a criminal or safety concern requiring investigation.
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