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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1899
Page
10
Special Tribune correspondence from New York describes evening hats as varied in size with extravagant embellishments. Notable trends include tulle or chiffon crowns paired with fur brims, chinchilla edges, rhinestone buckles, and raised velvet flowers. Hair ornaments feature ostrich tips, white aigrettes, and butterfly motifs with pink roses, lace, and netting.
A textile and dress guidance piece describes rhinestone hair ornaments, patine velvet fabrics, lace dresses with panne velvet panels, hand-painted satin, and crystal buckles. It notes trends in white blonde lace, chiffon drapery, and beaded slippers, with price hints and gift suggestions such as Florida Water perfumery.
The executive committee overseeing the Alumni Association banquet for the University of Pennsylvania in Northeastern Pennsylvania met in Dr. Lewla Frey’s office. Sub committees were named for Entertainment, Banquet, Invitations, Printing, and Music with members from Scranton Wilkes-Barre and this city. reports expected within a week.
County Detective Leyston concludes Daniel Donahee died from a fall from a bridge while under the influence, no foul play suspected. He toppled about five feet from the crossing, landed on his back, and the coroner reports neck dislocation of the top five vertebrae.
The National Council of the Junior Order United American Mechanics wins a Supreme Judiciary opinion sustaining the national council in a tax dispute with Pennsylvania. The ruling threatens expulsion of any state council that again refuses the 15 cent per capita tax, after a September decision set a 9 cent rate.
Frank Mattch a laborer at the Dalph mines in Peckville died from injuries after a large coal fall struck him yesterday afternoon He had only two days of work in the mines and was married living on Church street Jessup He was en route to Lackawanna hospital when he died from internal injuries and a broken leg.
The article reports that eleven odd ward selectmen and ten even ward councilors will mostly seek re election with Colonel George Sanderson of the Thirteenth ward being the sole one not yet committed. Others like Finley Ross John Kearney and Democratic and Republican figures are discussed as potential contenders or incumbents seeking another term.
Fresh import olive oil in new crop. absolutely pure 75c quart, 8.50 per dozen. Finest French olive oil 86.75 per dozen, 2.25 per gallon. Nut meats and marmalade, 30c per box. Stuffed prunes and dates 25c per box. New English walnuts. Plum pudding 23c. Florida oranges 35c per dozen. Sugar peas 1.50 per dozen. Maine corn 10c, 1.00 per dozen. Coffee special Coursen’s “Hest Coffee” 5e per lb. Best goods for least money.
The article lists pending bids for ward Democratic nominations with Nogell in the Tenth ward and Wenzel in the Fourteenth ward seeking successors. Coleman will chair the Democrats in the Sixteenth ward to renominate, Danner aims to back Morris in the Eighteenth, Moran contests there, Williams seeks the Republican nod, and Cusick plans to run for a third term in the Twentieth. The piece notes Meo as a Democrat.
Alderman A C Bailey veteran magistrate of the Thirteenth ward will seek re election in February. Alderman Moves of the Fifteenth ward will run for renomination. Republican candidates in the Fifth ward will gather at Henne s hotel North Main avenue to set caucus time.
A turkey supper drew a large crowd at the Second Presbyterian church last night. The event was organized under Mrs. E. M. Tewksberry with many women assisting in serving, including Mrs. Pred Hand and Mrs. F. P. Brewster among numerous others.
Coroner Roberta investigated the death of Hersia Keenan's daughter in Winton yesterday and found the child died of meningitis from a whooping cough attack, not poisoning by the mother. The earlier claim by Mrs. Cairns that the child was poisoned was proven false.
Harry FE Worell a clearmaker living on Lackawanna avenue was brought to Lackawanna hospital after overdosing on morphine from Barber Townsend drug store. He was unconscious on arrival but recovered to some extent. about thirty nine year old widower with one daughter.
John Tadick, a miner at Mount Pleasant, was hurt by a roof fall yesterday morning. He was rushed to Lackawanna hospital with concussion, a broken back, a broken nose, and facial injuries. In convulsions on arrival, his condition was dire and recovery not expected. Tadick is a Russian single man.
The undersigned promise to refund money if Seent Gatch Tar Warranted Syrup fails to cure coughs or colds. A recent bottle is required to prove satisfaction or refund. Names listed include J. G. Tene Ben Dunmore GW Davis Providence Renniman Co Avoca W K Manners Mouale F A Kane Minooka and local firms P F M T Howley Steam Heating and Plumbing at 241 Wyoming Ave.
A regional advertisement from Klein Creamery Butter and associated brands touts broad United States presence with over 26 stores. The message emphasizes value and quality for money and promotes a Thanksgiving table setup featuring butter and related product lines.
County Detective Leyshon reports Angello Pelozi, suspected in the murder of Antonio Spinello near Moosic and Old Forge, has been taken prisoner aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm II at Naples Italy. Authorities will extradite Pelozi to face first degree murder charges. Leyshon had tracked him via Italian ports and steamer lines after a fatal shooting on Oct. 26.
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