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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1895

Page

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Pick of Irish Point Lace Curtains at Half Price

A selection of Irish Point Tam Bour and Brussels lace curtains described as very choice styles is offered with a sale price at half. One pair per pattern.

Notting ham Lace Curtain Sale Improvised Pricing

Readers are invited to a sweeping Notting ham lace curtain sale with multiple patterns and colors. Prices range from 45c to 5.00 per pair, including Ecru White and Cream options. The offer features three patterns and various quantities, highlighting substantial discounts.

Washington Topics on House Offices Races and New Members

Washington dispatch details the struggle for house offices with McDowell for clerk Glenn for doorkeeper and Russell for sergeant at arms. Henderson seeks clerk or sergeant at arms. Reed stays silent as McDowell fends peers. Senate fate, Cleveland message previews, and Morton abolishes seed division amid political shifts.

MR REED S PLANS FOR NEW CHAIRS REPORTED

Washington at a late hour tonight reports Mr Reed will allot two chairmanships to the New York delegation. James Sherman of Utica is named for Indian affairs, with Ho man of Indiana last session presiding. Charles A Chickering of Copenhagen may head railways and canals. Serena Payne of Auburn may not get Ways and Means, possibly Dingley of Maine. Daleell of Pittsburgh could take the Judiciary chair.

Washington Reed New York James 8. Sherman Utiea Holman Indiana Charles A. Chickering Copenhagen Serena Payne Auburn Committee On Ways and Means Dingley Maine Daleell Pittsburg

Charlotte Howell Trial in Tioga County Murder Case

Tioga County court hears the case of Mrs. Charlotte Howell charged with the murder of Miss Elizabeth Knapp last May. Detectives pursue a motive amid threatening letters. testimony centers on printed letter copies and alleged New York detective pressure. The verdict hinges on motive to poison, with circumstantial evidence dominating.

Wellsboro Charlotte Howell Elizabeth Knapp Tioga Miss Knapp Libble Knapp Commonwealth

Wedded While Hypnotized Woman Alleges Forced Marriage

Mrs George Paltridge of Ann Arbor claims she was hypnotized by Paltridge, a student named Weir allegedly in the law department, and forced to marry him under the name Mary French. She sought a divorce after returning to her father's home. The incident allegedly occurred September 9, 1896, in Ypsilanti with subsequent treatment.

Ann Arbor Mich George Oe Bas Svengali Paltri Mary Lurfield Weir Paltridge Ypsilanti Mary French Shen Kalamazco

Fort Worth and Dieter Tale Night Incident Near Child

A belated Bon Kil breakfast report from Fort Worth area describes a northern Texas event two miles north of Child. The note mentions a disturbance at a local establishment and refers to a temporary situation at a general location near Choree Siete.

Louis Bon Kili Fort Worth Child Temp Bey Basta

Spanish Officials on American Soil Active in Navel Case

Warrants served on Norwegian steamer Leon officers for violating neutrality laws. Captain Svanoe and chief mate Christianezen arraigned in Wilmington. security posted for next court date. Other reports describe Cuban insurrection acts, dynamite sabotage near Ramblazo, and Spanish reactions amid peace rumors.

Wilmington Del Navy Jose Cangosia Frederick Svanoe Rangnan Christianezen Leon Theso Nathaniel Benson Buitling Firm Federal Building United States Staith Benson Philadelphia Wiborg Pedresén Johansen Lorra Bell Spain Horsa Carl Armston Cuban John D. Hart Hart Armston Penes Havana Madrid la Epoca Cuba Martinez Campos Neuvitas Puerto Principe Ramblazo New York Thi City Convnul Senor Arturo Baldanaro Y. Topeto

Evils of Hungarian Diet Duel Sparks Minister Resignation

In the Hungarian Diet Herr Andreansky accused Interior Minister Von Perczel of electoral abuses. The minister denied the charges and the president intervened. Afterward Andreansky issued a duel challenge which Von Perczel accepted, resigning temporarily to contest the duel.

Buda Pest Herr Andreansky Herr von Perczel Andreansky

Weeks Leve 77 Contin of Mr Harrison Wald Ne Unwise

John D. Weeks editor of the American Manufacturer and Iowa World says the nomination of Benjamin Harrison would be unwise. He cites strong enmity from party leaders in Pennsylvania and notes Reed McKinley and Allison oppose Harrison.

Weeks Harrison Chicago John D. Weeks Pennsylvania Republican National Committee Iowa World Benjamin Harrison

Pacer Smith Hanged for Murders in Decatur Ill

C N Smith known as Pacer, a professional baseball player, was hanged in Decatur Illinois for the murder of his daughter Laulee and his sister in law on September 23. The crime was premeditated and carried out at his father in law house. The execution occurred at noon and the neck was broken, with death pronounced fifteen minutes later.

Pacer" Smith Pennnslvania Pardon Board Decatur Illa C. N. Smith Balt Pacer Laulee Smith Smith

Augusta plans southern cotton exposition in Chicago

Augusta moves to include the entire South in a Chicago cotton exposition. The aims are to create customers for current products and promote regional cotton trade, though some wording in the notice is garbled.

Augusta South Chicago

Willard Howard Safe After Armenian Mission

News confirms Willard Howard, sent by the Christian Herald to distribute a relief fund of 12000 dollars in Armenia, is alive after reports he was murdered by Kurds while aiding destitute survivors in Van. The item notes his mission began months ago in New York and Van.

Relef Fund New York Christian Herakle Lssue Willam Willard Howard Armenia Howard Van Christian Herald of New York

Dunn and Company Review of Trade Signals Slow Market

New York November review shows weekly failures rising to 279 in the U S and 47 in Canada, with little price gains and cautious demand. Exports edge up modestly while raw cotton and railroads show mixed shifts. iron and barbed wire markets weaken and bar association prices hold. Western wheat receipts exceed last year as Atlantic exports stay small, underscoring limited movement and unchanged exchange prospects.

New York R. G. Dunn and Company United States Canada Chicargo Bessemer Pittsburg Grey Forge Philadelphia Bar Association Atlantic

Bullet in Skull shocks Queens office stairwell

Albert Stern, 24, was found with a bullet in his skull and another near his heart behind a stairway to the Queens county jail offices in Long Island City. He told investigators he shot himself and crawled there to die after being discharged from Bellevue Hospital following an operation.

Long Island City I. S Albert Stern Queens County Jall Stern Bellevue Hospital New York

Rival Butcher in Des Moines Demonstrates Incredible Strength

Des Moines Iowa November 29 Charles Lloyd Barney a local butcher adult rare strength noted by intimates. He reportedly kills cattle with a single blow and can lift a beam supporting eight men overhead. He recently hoisted an 800 pound horse on his shoulders and performs further remarkable Stunt like feats.

Des Moines Iowa Charles Lloyd Barney

Accidental Shooting In Cumberland Details Emerge

Cumberland today reports an accidental shooting at Thomas J. Lowery’s Paca street residence. George Seay, 19, son of Charles A. Seay and brother of actress Frankie Haines, allegedly shot Walter Caror, 23, inflicting near fatal injuries. Seay has been arrested and is jailed awaiting further proceedings.

Cumberland George Seay Charles A. Seay Frankie Haines Walter Caror Thomas J. Lowery Paca Street Mr. Lowery Soret Re Rocae Sea Jali

Local ball club formation eyed in York meeting

John J. Hanlon a York resident announces plans to form a 2A sight club with involvement from York Carbon Lancaster Reading Philadelphia and Harrisburg. A meeting is scheduled here tomorrow to discuss the club’s formation and membership.

York John J. Hanlon Carbon Lancaster Reading Philadelphia Allentees Harrieburg

Death by self inflicted gunshot in Pittsburg

James Ralleg of Isylor Avenue Amay Pittsburg shot himself this morning and died a few minutes later. Despondency from unemployment led to the act. He was 0 years old and leaves a widow and two children.

Pittsburg James Ralleg Isylor Avenue Amay Theenure Raleigh

Duel to Death in Kentucky Gashed by Fatal Duel

Mt Eterling Kentucky November 2 John Wil stock died in a savage duel at Hagel Green. Rose was fatally wounded a short time later. The dispute arose over a trade matter between the two men.

Mt. Eterling John Wilstock Hagel Green Witame Rose

Fragmentary Riverside Fire Report From Twin Forks

A damaged OCR fragment describes a nighttime blaze near Johnstonstown Pennsylvania and a distant mine site disturbance. Details are unreadable but suggest a local fire incident at an industrial area with possible mentions of twin structures and regulatory concerns.

Disaster at Tilly Foster Mine Traps 35 Men Underground

A cave in at the Tilly Foster mines in Carmel New York traps about thirty five men at the bottom of a pit three hundred feet deep. Foreman Patrick Lynch leads the rescue as crews recover several bodies and identify the dead including Michael Gannon and Patrick Murtha with many more feared.

Michael Gannon Patrick H. Murtha John Fagan Thomas Dennis James Smith Gannon Fagan Murtha Tompkins Foreman Lynch

Schlatter Healer Heads South For Albuquerque On Forty Day Fast

Francis Schlatter, the healer, rides a white horse south from Denver toward New Mexico and Albuquerque to begin a forty day fast. Reports place him along trails near Walsenburg and Greenhorn with neighbors confirming sightings and his intent to heal by laying on of hands as he travels.

Albuquerque N. M Denver Col Francie Schlatter Chicago Schlatter Horace Walsenburg New Mexico Elizabeth Overton Greenhorn George Sears Francis Schlatter Greenhorn Country Graneros Bears Rouse Francia Schlatter Walsenberg Gras Tedianapolis Tadianapolis Ind George W. Bunting Bates House D. F. Whitcomb Union Beltway Company South

Finley’s Wool Blankets and Sateen Linens On Sale

A catalog advertisement lists various blankets of white cotton and wool, including 19-4 white cotton, 11-4 extra heavy white, and 12-4 California damask borders, with prices from 2.00 to 7.50. Also offered are silk and sateen fabrics, down filled comfortables, and Eiderdown options in assorted colors.

Esanianeaalinenses van Ceuwene’se California, Plain and Damask Border California, Plain’ and Damask California

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