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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1895
Page
1
Sale lists discounted textiles with patterns in Ecru White and Cream. Prices drop from 25 to 69 cents and up to 5.00 for larger lots. Multiple color and pattern combos are offered, including Wallace and White options.
Washington dispatch reports preparations for the opening of Congress with foreign affairs to lead the president’s annual message. Cleveland and cabinet met at the White House. Olney stayed to discuss foreign policy with the president. Contests for House offices and committee assignments also dominate discussions as Reed’s speaker nomination gains momentum.
Testimony in twenty nine electoral disputes has been filed with the clerk. The cases span Alabama Kentucky New York North Carolina South Carolina Virginia and other states with districts listed for each contest. The outcome will shape the early program of the new House.
Washington observers reported a banquet at Reuters marking the completion of steel engraved world’s fair diplomas by the government printing office award division. The diplomas, long in progress, symbolize a civilised nation’s official output after months of work by the division.
A note indicates the delivery of diplomas will not be ready before February, with preparatory steps ongoing to finalize the distribution.
Damage to the battleship Texas may be serious and costly to repair. The ship, funded under Secretary Whitney’s plan, has suffered multiple incidents since construction, including a fatal lightning strike last summer. Navy officials hint costs will be high and full details may take time to emerge.
Washington observers say new members may challenge Secretary Morton over seed distribution policy. Critics call the scheme a humbug and fraud after decades of allocating ten to twelve thousand seed packages to urban districts, despite an acting law and January tenth delivery deadline.
A trunk stored $2,750 in U S currency, with ten $100 bills, one $500, one $1,000 and five $50 bills. Mice nibbled the edges but left enough to be valid. A hole under the trunk led to a nest where five pink and white young mice lay on the money pile.
Henry Harrison of Leesburg Virginia presented a Thanksgiving turkey to President Cleveland's family in Washington. The gift may or may not be served at the White House table on Thursday. A Rhode Island leader sent a large turkey but has not yet replied this year. last year's birds went to White House servants.
Miss Edith Rockefeller and Harold F. McCormick married in the Buckingham Hotel apartments due to Mr McCormick’s pleurisy. Only immediate family present. Rev. Dr. Faunce officiated. Bridesmaids and groomsmen included Alta Rockefeller and John D. Rockefeller Jr. Guests noted a large but reduced church invitation list.
Reports from November 26 describe a severe wind storm across the Midwest and Northeast. West Michigan reports 70 mph gusts, unroofed houses, downed trees and telegraph lines, and St Clair River water drop. Cincinnati and Buffalo detail wrecked buildings, sunken barges, and telegraph outages. Conditions hinder river traffic, with high lake levels and widespread telegraph disruption.
Pittsburg November 24 The Anti Cruelty Society investigation resumed with Charity Commissioner Francia J Horrence presiding and Dr J O Flower as principal examiner. Testimony exposed alleged misconduct by Dorrent family and others at the society including a former matron and ex agents. Prosecutions and subpoenas followed as missing defendants remained unlocated and private testimony was taken.
A Pennsylvania railroad wreck near Richie west of Lima Ohio on November 26 split a freight train in two and caused a disastrous collision. Stockmen A S Welson Marengo Ta N C Vance Martin's Ferry O J D Weber Decatur Ind and conductor J P Herron were seriously injured. Flagman Watt was thrown about seventy five feet and injured internally.
In Newark Ariington Heights a shooting wounded Thomas Colt and Miss Carrie Plate, daughter of the late Henry D Plate. Colt fired at Plate, then fatally shot himself after the second round. Plate's corset and dress saved her, and Colt died at St Michael's hospital with poor prospects. Colt had previously threatened to shoot Plate over alleged jealousy and refusal to marry.
Pittsburg Rivermen rush to float coal as Allegheny River height rises likely by tomorrow morning. Harbor stockpiles total thirty million bushels after seven months drought, with many tows and crafts activated to move coal to southern markets amid high water. Heavy rainfall hit the Allegheny district overnight.
In Anderson Indiana on November 2 the spiritualists and anti spiritualists clash as the Indiana association invites Moses Trull as top lecturer to debate. Covert has booked the Grand Opera House for all Sundays and both sides trade accusatory claims about each other and their families.
George B. Chase's funeral took place yesterday at the house 626 Quincy avenue. Rev James McLeod and H C Logan led services attended by Lackawanna lodge No 291 Independent Order of Odd Fellows and delegations from Robert Burns and Globe lodges. Pallbearers from Lackawanna lodge included John T Howe George F Fratchey Freeman Frederick Israel Ruth John Hale Wesley Lanning. Burial was in the Odd Fellows plot at Forest Hill Cemetery with services by the Odd Fellows.
The funeral for Henry A Hess will be held at 2 PM from his mother's home at the corner of Quincy avenue and Walnut street. Interment follows in Forest Hill cemetery beside his father. Surviving relatives include George W Hess, William S Hess, C F Hess, and Miss Amelia Hess. he was not married.
Court appointees J Alton Davis Thomas H Kelley and Charles Kocempel filed their damage assessment report for properties abutting New Street between Capause and Washington Avenues. The report, submitted to the Prothonotary, lists recommended compensation totals including 371.21 dollars for BaF M F Gisey and Lackey.
Harop C. Maggarian, an Armenian newcomer to Concord, recounts the Constantinople massacre where Turkish policemen and soldiers killed and wounded about 140 Armenians. He details the attack on an Armenian building, the ensuing six hours of firing, and the recovery flight to safety aided by foreign consuls.
Three cars left the Delaware and Hudson Railroad track near the steel works station yesterday morning blocking the down track until evening. A box car loaded with lumber and two flat cars toppled from the rails while being moved into a switch. One car struck a culvert railing but none fell to the ground and no injuries were reported. The noon passenger train was delayed about thirty minutes and all other trains used the north-bound track.
Patrick Campbell 28 died yesterday from injuries in the Johnson No 2 colliery collapse at Dickson City. A roof fall crushed him and drove his pick into the stomach. both legs were broken. He leaves a wife and one child and was a prominent Dickson City citizen and president of Ancient Order of Hibernians Division No 14. Funeral at 2 30 Thursday from Carmel street home.
A nine year old boy attempting to cross in front of a moving coal train near North Taylor at 11 am yesterday was fatally injured. He died an hour later at his parents home on Railroad street. The incident occurred during recess near the Delaware Lackawanna and Western line beside North Taylor Public School.
A circular from the department outlines how school holidays should be determined and observed under law. It notes that holidays vary and payment of wages may be affected when holidays fall on school terms.
Finley offers extensive blanket stock this week with sizes from 11 4 to 12 4 in white cotton white and grey and all wool versions. Prices range from modest cotton blankets to luxurious down filled options, including fancy robe and dressing gown setups and assorted eiderdown colors for children.
Always Busy announces all locations will be closed on Thanksgiving Day November 28. The notice directs customers to plan purchases around the holiday and ensures staff time off.
Yesterday marked the second anniversary of Hiram Marshs conversion celebrated at the Rescue Mission on Franklin Avenue. A turkey supper for Marsh and families followed by an 8 PM chapel program featured song, solos, and readings led by Marsh with participation from the YMCA glee club, a quartet, and local officers including J A Lansing and Luther Keller.
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