This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 33 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1895
Page
1
Buyers will have price lists their own way with values designed to induce sales even if not for immediate use. The market offers nothing newer or better than the splendid silk stock submitted for inspection. For Nobby Linings, for Trimmings, for anything that silk weaves were ever used for, look our stock through.
A London bulletin notes British and foreign fleets at Salonica Bay sway the Ottoman government toward reforms in Asia Minor. The Sultan dispatches commissioners, courts martial reportedly occur, and forces are called up as powers seek to restore order without widening chaos.
The grand trustees of the Catholic Mutual Benefit Association of Pennsylvania met in the St. Charles hotel in this city for a full day. Key business focused on investing part of the reserve fund. Grand Secretary J W Sullivan reported strong growth in Pennsylvania and a healthy treasury with 49000 in reserve funds, 35000 in mortgages and 11000 in banks.
A health board summary states last week was among the healthiest of the year with only twenty six deaths and infection reports low. Six deaths came from contagious diseases including typhoid fever twice scarlet fever twice and consumption twice. three new typhoid cases seven scarlet fever cases and three diphtheria cases were reported.
Frederic Archer, Carnegie Library musical director, was denounced at a Christian Patriotic Association meeting in Veteran Legion Hall. He had called Moody and Sankey gospel hymns vulgar or immoral in a prior interview. Rev Steele Smith urged discussion at next Sunday’s meeting. his remarks received applause.
Charles F. Ritter, a paying teller at Tacony Saving Fund Title and Trust in Philadelphia, disappeared on a Saturday night after leaving a note for his wife implying he would not be seen alive again. A company warrant has been issued for his arrest, but his whereabouts remain unknown.
Philadelphia November 18 Miss Elizabeth Kelly Latona street heiress remains calm after news of inheriting 15 million dollars. She faces tidal requests from charity to loans while her brother William Jr quits his job to enjoy wealth prospects and her father William Sr plans farming or Florida winter. The transfer of funds is expected from Australia to banks in New York.
At the annual Christian Alliance meeting in Harrisburg on November 18, officers were elected including President W. F. H. Senft of Altoona, vice presidents Mrs. S. G. Beck Philadelphia and Dr. G. N. Clark Harrisburg, and secretary Mrs. F. H. Senft Altoona. The list also names a long general committee with clergy and lay members from multiple Pennsylvania cities.
Camden, N J November 18 Lim Sing a Chinese laborer was arrested after allegedly attempting to assault Mrs Anna Wright at the Front street laundry The woman screamed and escaped Her husband pursued to confront the Chinaman Police officers secured a warrant Justice Schmitz issued the document Lim Sing initially resisted then yielded A criminal court ape session is expected to hear the case
In Ashland Kentucky on November 18 Bettie Wooten, 16, fled with Marshall Black a Black man from the Mississippi region. They crossed the Ohio River after a clash with Wooten's brother’s party. Black's 12 year old brother James was killed in the encounter.
Report from Santa Clara says four Spanish columns clashed with insurgents led by Maximo Gomes at Taguasco near Espiritu Santo. Spanish forces also dispersed rebels near Cabaiguan and Abrous with eight insurgent deaths, captured colors, and weapons lost. General Garcia arrives in New York to rally support for Cuban independence before returning to Cuba.
A Knights of Labor assembly in Washington introduces a resolution to amend the U S constitution to remove presidential appointment power for Supreme Court justices and replace it with election by the people. Supporters say it would democratize interpretation of laws and curb court injunctions seen as favoring big corporations. A related measure favors recognizing the Cuban insurgents as belligerents.
Ex President Harrison allied with John C. Wright and others to invest in a mining venture in South Africa. Mining expert H S Sherard examined the property for a $25,000 option and received a quarter share. The mine later sold for cash and stock worth about $100,000 to Harrison from a $5,000 investment.
Mrs. Harry Bonda in Newark fights a tramp who tries to take her pocket-book. She defends the door, retrieves a revolver from her husband, and the thief flees after the pistol is aimed at him.
Washington November 18. Admiral Kirkland on his way home from the European Station will answer charges the Department will prefer. He was relieved by Admiral Selfridge due to indiscreet statements about the Armenian affair and his conduct toward the President and Department may lead to a court of inquiry or court martial.
The commander of United States forces in Europe accuses the Admiral of insubordination in his correspondence with the Department. The officer reportedly shows a readiness to ignore Naval Regulations and has used language not befitting an Admiral. The allegations center on disregard for established rules and decorum.
A west bound freight train cars ran away near Alto Hill six miles from Birmingham on the Southern Railway. The caboose and two cars jumped the track gaining speed to eighty miles an hour and struck the Corona accommodation. Engineer Brown and fireman fled unharmed while Conductor Ruffin was killed and passengers were shaken.
In Philadelphia on November 18 the Oyer and Terminer court heard the appeal for a new trial of convicted murderer H. H. Holmes. Attorney Shoemaker faced subornation of perjury charges after an affidavit alleging Pitezel’s planned suicide was proven false and a paid perjurer testified. A bail of 1500 dollars was set for Shoemaker as the judge questions the evidence.
Maggie Keegan, 22, and Annie Lynch, 24, were fined 2 dollars each after publicly kissing Osias Drexler on Allen Street. Magistrate Wentworth condemned the incident as a breach of public decorum and ordered two days in jail if the fines are unpaid. Police explained the suspects as “new women” who insult respectable men. Drexler, a Houston Street clothier, identified the kiss moments before fleeing to avoid further trouble.
Pottsville Pa November 18 After two years waiting Mrs Henry Haberly of Cambola was granted a widow's pension by the department at Washington. Haberly was thrice widowed and buried two husbands in England before arriving in this city. A clergyman officiated at all three weddings and two funerals at Wolverhampton England. The remaining husband who served in the late war died in the mines at St Clair and his wife aided hospital and field nursing services.
A young German named John Schneider hid in a box left at a transfer office to be shipped to San Antonio Texas. The box contained provisions and Schneider hoped to save about 25 in fare. Police arrested him with 70 in his possession but released him as no charge could be made.
Fred Krieger died in Toledo after fifteen hours of agony following his act to stop a runaway team. He threw himself between the horses and an elderly farmer and his wife, was trampled, and died this morning. The farmer and wife escaped uninjured.
In Zanesville Ohio on November 19 Deputy Sheriff Keyser surprised a four man robbery gang at Woods field Monroe county. They bound and gagged him for four hours while attempting to break the bank vault. The only loot found was $50 taken from the deputy.
Fragmentary OCR notes reveal a private event at Messina where someone spilled liquid during a meeting. Details are incomplete, but the scene hints at a casual disruption rather than a formal disclosure or outcome.
A Washington dispatch reports rumors that President Cleveland favors annexing Hawaii. Officials deny any decision and say he has not addressed the matter. The Cuban question and potential recognition of insurgents loom as factors influencing policy. Spain hints at how recognition could change obligations and trigger a blockade affecting American commerce.
Coroner's jury in Johnstown Pennsylvania returns a verdict charging John Ward with murder in the death of Lizzie Duggan of Wilmore. Ward, longtime suspect and presumed poisoner, disappeared after the crime. Post mortem shows the poison matched that which Ward had purchased. The jury implicates unnamed accomplices.
Governor Altgeld returned from Atlanta with the Chicago delegation and denied plans for a vice presidential run. He vowed to resign from politics after the next fourteen months to restore a strong state government and resume his law practice. He called rumors of refusing a parade with federal troops malicious and contemptible.
Two more bodies recovered from the river in Cleveland bring total to eighteen after Saturday night's tragedy. Identified victims are Martha Sauerneheimer and Edward Calahan. Officials expect all missing persons accounted for as coroner plans investigation to start tomorrow.
Victorio Reuffee, an Italian laborer, was fatally shot by William B. Wilson, a Lanadale boss employing many Italians, in Norristown on November 18. After an argument, Wilson produced a revolver and wounded Reuffee. fellow Italians rushed to the victim and Wilson fled, with no arrests reported.
In Denver on November 18 the Methodist bishops devoted the day to a heated debate over the unsuccessful Bulgarian missions. They discussed various reform plans and considered mission work among Germans in the United States as part of the agenda.
At Shawnee on November 4 a state hood convention named a dozen delegates to travel to Washington and lobby for the enactment of the Seitiere measure. The event reflects Oklahoma City and Oia discussions on the mission and goals.
Disjointed notes describe a Belgian municipal matter and socialist gains, a German leader Dr. Ahlwardt to lecture in the United States, a Te Deum for an embassy in Berlin, and a Russian royals tribute. It mentions a French chamber vote on an arrest related to Hole one, and a Panama First Superior Court decision in Philadelphia with Judge Wickham delivering the opinion.
Fragmentary weather note reports conditions in the Eastern Segre area. Details are unclear due to missing text but imply a meteorological update with potential rainfall or wind notes.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.