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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1895
Page
1
A silk sale informs readers that fancy silks shift with fashion like a Paris bonnet. The article urges firms to maintain up-to-date silk departments through rapid and complete stock turnover to avoid lagging in public favor.
The Silks are described as modern and well presented, not allowed to age. They are constantly rotated to prevent aging looks, with items removed quickly as small odds and ends accumulate. The emphasis is on rapid unloading to maintain fresh stock on silk counters.
A large assortment of Silk and Taffeta pieces offered at steep discounts. Includes 60 cent quality cuts dropping to 35 cents and 65 cent closing lots. Lot I and Lot V present Stripe Sarahs waists trims and heavy grace silks with iridescent effects. One item called a Magnificent Silk sold at 1.25.
A wooden platform at the Loraine Ohio cornerstone ceremony for St Marys Catholic church collapsed trapping about 200 to 800 attendees in a pit. Dozens were killed and many injured as crowd rushed to escape. the old church was turned into a hospital and priests continued services. Names of victims include Rosa McGee and Nicholas Walter among many wounded. Officials and contractors faced blame as the town mourned.
A Mexican horseman halted a Florence bound stage on a dry lake crossing near Casa Grande. Passenger A. J. Boran aided by grabbing the pistol barrel as the robber tried to fire. The highwayman fled on a horse. a sheriff’s posse pursues him after similar incidents in the area.
Berlin October 6 A sad scene in the elyll court as Eugen d Albert and Teresa Carreno see their marriage dissolved on the wife’s application for desertion. Both cried bitterly and left separately with counsel after the decree.
A monument marking Washingtons crossing of the Delaware before the 1776 Trenton battle will be dedicated in Bucks County under the Bucks County Historical Society. The two brownstone blocks, gifted by Mia Letitia Twining of Yardley, rise six feet high and feature inscriptions on one side.
Lewsey of Philadelphia notes religious exercises begin at o clock in the afternoon. After the exercises, the Society of Cincinnati of New Jersey will unveil a memorial tablet at Washingtons landing on the Jersey shore, with Pennsylvanians in attendance.
Justice Sebastian Newberger releases the identity of the Tafton shooting victim as Christian Nonseman Ex, who died after a wound from a bullet lodged beside the skull and passing through the brain. A large posse pursues March Houseman, still at large.
Report previews a Corbett vs Fitzsimmons bout with both camps pursuing a date and location. Corbett arrives in San Antonio with Brady and others, aiming to train and possibly push for a quicker fight. Talks of venue extensions and negotiations surface in Dallas and Oklahoma.
In Jefferson Market Court this morning Mary Meehan of 72 West Seventieth Street was charged after she threw a lighted lamp during a confrontation with neighbors. The lamp struck another woman, causing a blaze that engulfed the victim and scorched the room before helpers contained the flames. Meehan was removed to New York hospital with severe burns.
Buffalo N Y hosts the fourth annual Convention of the Commercial Travelers Home Association of America starting tomorrow. A key vote on leadership looms as Horace Hady declines to run. possible successor includes George F Green of Binghamton. About 700 members belong with 1000 expected. next gathering planned for Binghamton in 1906.
Fire at 1.90 this month was blamed on burning an old barn behind Daniel Plan neghan’s home on Putnam Street near the Vorn Storch hoort. The barn was old and ruined with little value, owned by the Telawtre aml Hudson Canal company. A passerby reportedly tossed a match to view the blaze. The other note mentions Rev. T De Witt Talmage’s farewell sermon at Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church in Brooklyn, with estimates that 20 000 people sought entry and about one tenth gained admission.
Reading, October 6. Annia, a year old daughter of Farmer Benjeis Droah near Hambure, caught fire while her father butchered. The child died from burns while attempting to reach the flames. her age and spelling are uncertain in the report.
London reports focus on the Armenian propaganda backlash and Britain’s leverage over the Porte. Kiamil Pasha is recalled as grand vizier, with his proven crisis handling praised by many for guiding the empire through mounting threats to unity and the Straits.
Reports say a rumored discovery near the State university has stirred excitement in the city. Land values are rising as speculation heats up around the sight of the supposed find and nearby properties attract attention.
In Leadville Colorado ex-Police Justice Powers killed Sheriff Patrick Kennedy last night. Kennedy, a Lake County candidate, faced opposition from Powers. Mrs Kennedy, daughter of the killer, fears reactions from both families, while Powers is connected with the city police.
The veteran Harry Wright founder of the hall of fame and longtime league umpire chief was buried at West Laurel Hill. A crowded throng heard readings as clubs from Philadelphia Baltimore and Brooklyn honored him with elaborate tributes and wreaths.
A boiler explosion at Howell & Sons in the annex district fatally killed Frank Thorne, 47, the night engineer in charge. The engine room collapsed, fire followed but firemen saved the town from a larger blaze. The accident left a widow and ten children.
Prairie fires north of Ipswich last Wednesday escaped control and devastated a rich farming region. Great stock ranches were burned, many farms destroyed, with damage surpassing £100,000. Families are homeless and seeking shelter as rain is awaited.
Canandaigua N Y October 6 Judson Cornell a Northern Central brakeman at Firma met a terrible death in railroad yards while switching his foot caught in a frog He could see the car coming but could not move His body was mangled and had to be jacked out. Philadelphia Inquirer offers a cup for Princeton Penn game series with three year ownership if arranged Captain Lea comments on impossibility of a current year match due to no open date
A Great-Grandson of Patrick Henry seeks permission to touch the Liberty Bell as it travels a scenic route through Virginia and East Tennessee. Crowds greet the relic with reverence from Bristol to Knoxville. a venerable woman blesses the bell while schoolchildren sing.
Charles Williams aged seven, adopted son of Thomas J. Williams, died after his head was crushed between two cars at the William A. colliery in Duryea. He was between the cars while uncoupling them on a curve and died shortly after reaching home by ambulance. Funeral is set for 2 this afternoon.
Frank Marshall, a Peckville line conductor, was required to post 500 dollars to appear in court on a charge arising from an incident on a Scranton Traction Street car. Michael Hughes and his wife were aboard the car and claims include abuse and a forceful ejector action at Bull's Head after being carried past Court street. A separate report notes Erastus Puller, wealthy western New York farmer, killed by a New York Central train in Middleport while driving home.
Reading, October 6 Robec Frank Anthony a young man employed in Carpenter Steel Loc this city died by taking poison in an act of self harm. Ill health attributed as cause of death amid local concern.
The department offers a large stock of Ladies and Gentlemen's undergarments along with Children's vests and union suits. Sole Scranton agents advertise lowered prices from tariff cuts, featuring Union Suits at $1.00 and $1.25, Children’s Union Suits from 4 cents, and Gents’ Fleeced Health Underwear at 60 cents per pair. Full lines of gloves and hosiery are also highlighted.
Wake A B Wakeman of Binghamton obtained judgment from Alderman Wright for the exclusive right to use and sell Wakeman's Improved Time Detector. The case mentions N Thomas of Pittsburg and Pelena of this city as defendants. Master painters plan a local union with a meeting at George A Briegel's store on Penn Avenue to discuss organizing efforts.
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