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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1895
Page
1
The notice touts a timely bargain sale of winter goods described as mostly this season's styles. It notes one exception, a suit believed to have been on the market prior to current wearers, with emphasis on the cloth not aligning with trendy chestnut varieties.
Ad offers 12 piece set in fancy mixtures with tufted black fabric in full winter weight. Describes desirable fabric line with quiet color combinations. Priced at 75 cents during special sale. regular value about $1.30.
A two toned set features Bluet and Mack, Bluet and Garnet, Olive and Black, Garnet and Black, Light green and Brown, Brown and Black. Includes seeds and rechile figure coffets. Offered at a surprise value price of 42c.
In a lovely blend of two tone designs featuring Pin stripe effects and combinations such as Plum and Olive Tan and Brown Olive and Brown Slate and Black Old Rove and Olive this fabric set was previously 76 cents per piece. The sale price is 50 cents per piece.
A special sale offers storm serge fabric by the piece. Navy and black shades priced at 55 cents per item with wool content and trusted quality highlighted.
A rush sale offering 50 pieces of fine all wool Henriettas in varied shades. Descriptions mention colors such as Shader, Slate, Nut, Tobuc and Seal Browne with hues like Myrtle and Bottle Green. Special sale price offered to clear stock.
An assorted lot of 35 pieces offers color effects and fashionable weaves at special sale pricing. Items have lingered in stock but are expected to move quickly with the reduced price of 37 1/2 cents each.
A damaged OCR note announces bargains opening Tuesday November 19 with unclear times and warnings. It mentions competing offers and cautions about guarantees, but the fragment provides few concrete details or names.
A Sofia dispatch reports the Sultan of Turkey has been poisoned with no details. Threats against his life and ministers have circulated amid revolutionary activity. Other items note raids at Harpoot with looting by Kurdish raiders allied with soldiers, and European officials reacting to Turkish reforms and diplomacy.
Secretary Herbert, working at home for two weeks, plans an annual report urging reorganizing the navy and increasing the enlisted force. He may seek retirement after thirty years for officers, authorize construction of twelve torpedo boats, several one ship battleships, two training ships costing 260000 each, and enlistment of 1000 men to commission battleships under construction.
In Harrisburg on November 19 John E Stott a Chester ex cashier now corporation clerk of the state treasury was attacked in the new executive building corridor by Eben Allison a Beaver clerk in the auditor general department and brother in law of Senator Quay. The assailant rushed the official and struck him unexpectedly under the waist.
Allison and an unnamed man exchanged blows in the capitol with a round arm left, both rising to resume after a lively exchange until a policeman separated them. Stott cannot explain the motive. The men, longtime Capitol colleagues, have always been friendly. Allison departed without explanation. The arm created great excitement on the scene.
St Louis Globe-Democrat and Republic cut price to one cent per copy for city buyers after Nov 10, ending five cent standard. The Republic announced its move with a leading editorial, while the Globe-Democrat matched city rates and offered two cents to mail subscribers and six dollars yearly, down from twelve.
John F. Peak, a Kansas City lawyer of means and culture, was nominated to be minister to Switzerland. He has never held office, aligned with Representative Tarsney, and is described as a friend of Senators Cockrell and West and ex Governor Francis. His appointment is seen as satisfactory to Missouri’s congressional delegation.
The grand lodge of Pennsylvania met in Philadelphia in a semi annual session at the Odd Fellows temple. Hight Worthy Grand Master Charles Chalfant presided and presented a six month report noting dispensations granted to reissue charters for seven new lodges. During the period six Rebekah lodges were chartered.
Eleanor Duse will appear in the United States this season under manager H Miner. Health concerns delayed the contract but improved, and she telegraphed from Venice that she is ready to fulfill the agreement if Miner accepts.
Abbott L. Whitney, claiming cousin to W. C. Whitney of New York, was held in San Francisco police court on attempting to pick a woman's pocket. The case was continued to tomorrow and he was released on his own recognizance. His father works as an insurance agent in the city and he used an assumed name upon arrest.
San Jose reports Professor J M Schaberle says a bright comet was discovered in Virgo by B D Perrine at Lick Observatory at 6 40 this morning with a short tail and stellar nucleus about seventh magnitude, seen in morning twilight from Mount Hamilton.
In Muncie Indiana Reuben Bun ner a 67 year old Arcadia resident was knocked off the High street bridge dragged from the water and beaten by highwaymen after the robbery He regained consciousness at daylight and is fatally injured The Philadelphia trial of Baldt and Anderson ended with a not guilty verdict in a US District Court on gun casting contract allegations.
Harrisburg conference of the East Pennsylvania synod discussed whether a nation should pay the expenses of its delegates to the synod. No action was taken.
Joseph Hodgetts was sentenced in the second criminal court for the death of his brother William Hodgetts. He was found guilty of murder after shooting on March 1. Judge Financier imposed a twenty year term in the state penitentiary.
At Rome New York three youths aged 11 to 19 were arrested after Fast Mail No 6 derailed. Wreckers removed track spikes using a wrench and crowbar then aimed to rob cars. A confession tied J Watren Hildreth Fred Bristol and Herbert Plato to the plan with Theodore Hibbard later captured.
Columbus Ohio reports Colonel A B Colt will be retried for the killing in the Washington Court House riots. Juror Whitsel's heart disease forces discharge, a new jury to be empanneled December 2. all old jurors favored acquittal. Trial costs already reach about $12 000 plus lawyers fees to be paid by the state.
A captain named Hughes of the steamer Lauranda is reported missing following a voyage incident. The event occurred along route 19 and the crew, including Captain Hug, were involved in the inquiry with Tel Symtoey noted in early communications.
The Fourth day of December was set for the preliminary hearing of the case to be tried before Judge W. H. Brawley of the United States District Court, with security in the sum of 8000.
Washington reports the United States has not indicated a plan to release Ex-Consul General Waller as a grace gesture. The State Department presents an offer to Waller and his lawyers for release conditioned on dropping all indemnity claims for false imprisonment. Waller’s health and family input influence the decision, Mrs. Waller opposing the course. France withholds key court martial documents but may provide them on friendly request for St. confidentiality.
A Great Northern express train near St. Cloud Minnesota was halted by robbers who cut away the second car. The engineer then resumed speed and reached St. Cloud with the express car. A special train with city detectives departed at midnight for the scene. no loot reported.
Officials of the Tacony Savings Fund Safe Deposit Tithe and Trust Co examined the books of Charles F Ritter the late assistant secretary and paying teller who disappeared last Saturday. They found he had systematically pilfered for about three years with an embezzled amount not exceeding 1 00 dollars according to sources Ritter remains at large.
In Fultonville New York on November 19 a state commission examined former State Comptroller Edward Wemple. They declined to label him insane but said he acted like a man of long debauch and unsound mind. The erased verdict led County Judge Wendell to refuse endorsement of the commitment. Wemple was recently arrested for incendiarism.
Special to the Scranton Tribune Montrose Nov 14 two barns on the road between New Milford and Montrose owned by Gib Stevens were destroyed along with the corn house. Loss about 3000 with nearly 1000 insured. A tramp who was refused food and tobacco reportedly gets the credit for starting the fire.
A morning blaze on Purcell Oklahoma’s north side destroys much of the town. It is reported the fourth of Purcell is in ashes and several persons have died from burns as winds push flames from the north toward the South Canadian River bluff.
A foggy morning collision on the Brooklyn bridge injures a conductor and several passengers. Conductor Thomas Cooper loses both legs and dies later. Student Thomas Grannis, of the College of Pharmacy, dies from his injuries. Cooper dies tonight after the crash.
Orville Hickok, Yale’s top hammer thrower, is suspended by the Amateur Athletic Union after prior reinstatement for participation in YMCA events in July. He questions how the union will compel handing over medals won since the dispute.
The funeral for Dr F Smith the author of America's na which recalls his contributions to literature and public discourse is reported with emphasis on his works and influence in the field. Friends colleagues and admirers gather to pay tribute and honor his memory.
The article reports Hon. John G. Carlisle addressing the New York Chamber of Commerce banquet at Delmonico's on Our Currency Question. He argues against legal tender silver and warns that retirement of notes without replacement would push the U S toward a silver standard, urging clear party platforms and vigilance by supporters of a sound value.
A brief ad notes new Tucked Yoke and Sailor Collar designs in a 60s style collection. Five dozen items announced for shipment, highlighting casual wear and neat detailing.
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