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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1895
Page
1
A quirky fragment touts unbeatable figures and extraordinary value pricing. It promises every figure is a fact and underscores a guaranteed price edge for buyers.
Neighbor Osland decided to quit corset and glove selling. He accepted a cash offer for his stock, which was considerably less than half of what he paid for the goods months ago.
The new Corset Line is declared the finest yet for Scranton, described as too fine for ordinary trade but offered at affordable prices that fit any budget, aiming to boost sales across the city.
A sale of Osland's corset stock starts tomorrow at 9 a m and runs for ten days. The event promises discounted undergarments and specialty fittings, with shoppers urged to visit the store during the ten day sale window.
The list highlights Osland corsets with prices from 69 cents to 1.25 dollars. Additional commoner makes fill the market as buyers are urged to consider reopening sizes and available options.
Mail express wreck at Manor Station near Pittsburg injures ten to twelve seriously and kills conductor John W. Miller. Eight doctors arrive from Pittsburg to treat the wounded. Sixty to seventy passengers are moved to Pittsburgh for treatment. injured names include L. H. Kunkle Thomas Donahue and others, with many unidentifiable at Manor.
At Minneapolis on October 9 the Episcopal general convention saw deputies overwhelmed by a flood of amendments on the primate question. Confusion rose as substitutions and insertions tangled together leaving parliaments perplexed about the plan for a future head of the church. A notable development was the reaffirmation of bishop coadjutor as a substitute for assistant bishop and a move toward five new provinces each led by an archbishop with provincial primates elected by their bishops.
Harrisburg Oct 9 Attorney General McCormick sought a writ of mandamus to force the secretary of the commonwealth to prepare an official ballot form for the November election allowing seven candidates for judge of the Superior court An early decision is planned before Oct 22 to permit appeal to the supreme court and challenge the minority party one of seven Superior judge seats as unconstitutional.
The Knights of the Golden Eagle adopt an amendment setting taxes at 1 cent per member in states under 2,000 members and retain a $200 cap in larger states. Reading, Pennsylvania is favored as next meeting site. Officials named include supreme chief W.C. Brown of Delaware and vice-chief A. G. Edly of New York.
A scattered OCR fragment lists titles and individuals by state including Timothy McCarthy as supreme hich priest in Ohio, William Cul bertson as supreme keeper of the exchequer in Pennsylvania, W. W. Carrada as supreme keeper of records in Pennsylvania, Howard Winslow as supreme first guardsman in Indiana, Joseph Je. Whiteford as supreme second guardsman in Maine, Henry P. Meineke as supreme medical examiner in Maryland, and Henry P. Meineke as lieutenant general in Pennsylvania.
The grand jury in Washington begins hearings on the Aug 2 shooting of 12 year old Ernest Green by Elizabeth M Flatter daughter of General Flagler. About twenty witnesses including Green's parents and witnesses with the six boys are summoned. No appearance by Flatter or friends. coroner’s statement reviewed. indictments unlikely.
Theodore Durant testified that he is 144 years old and recited his account of the events surrounding the murder of two girls. He described meeting Plynche Taumant through her aunt and accompanying her to school, with details of their travels and activities that day. The court adjourned for noon and Durant was to resume testimony that afternoon.
Port Huron Michigan reports a burial service for veteran Fred Smith at St Joseph's Church conducted by Father Spaeth. Grand Army of the Republic pallbearers were asked to remove their badges and remained outside until rites ended, sparking anger among veterans who claimed the diocese forbids unapproved societies from wearing regalia in church.
A stranger woman attacked Tawra Thayer on Pich Street accusing her of stealing the attacker’s husband. Thayer screamed for help. the assailant fled as police arrived and is described as an escaped lunatic. Thayer is in hysterics and the charges appear groundless.
Clara Kennel on a farm near Delaware O when two masked burglars broke in demanding admittance. They ransacked the house, tied up and searched for money, escaping with $1. The woman fainted and has remained distraught. her brother was away at the time and two men guard her.
Yale won decisively at Yale Field this afternoon, beating Amherst 8 to 0. The Eastern Park was the site where the University of Pennsylvania defeated Crescent Athletic Club 9 to 0. Harvard played two fifteen minute halves in a separate Boston area game with a score of 9 to 0.
Ottoman forces strengthen frontier defences and place torpedoes in the Dardanelles while Armenian churches remain sealed. Diplomatic talks with the six powers continue with no decisive reforms in Armenia, as authorities release imprisoned Armenians in poor condition and preparations for potential British naval action continue.
Immense crowds gathered at Paul’s Episcopal Church in Petersburg to honor General William Mahone. Delegations from Richmond and Confederate veterans groups joined relatives and friends as the funeral, led by Rev. John Fidout, proceeded to Blandford Cemetery. The service and procession drew thousands, with veterans from the Petersburg Greys and A P Hill Camp leading the escort.
Lexington Kentucky reports the black stallion Joe Patchen lowered the colors of rivals Robert J and John R Gentry in a five heat race. Though defeated, Robert J and John R Gentry displayed sterling effort in a fierce contest before six thousand spectators. Robert J paid 100 to 50 over the field.
A brief report notes W. J. Mease bans a struck reverne welos of coal in the mountains near Cold Spring, Lebanon county. The passage also mentions a convention of Epworth rescue of the Wyoming district at Wilkes-Harre Inet night and a miners' strike at Walton's Lower Road mines near Pittsburg for higher wages.
In Norristown Pa on October 1 1888 James Phenix colored was convicted of burglary larceny assault with intent to kill receiving stolen goods and carrying concealed deadly weapons. He was captured after a chase by John R Thayer Jr and his brother near Merion. He escaped from a moving train and resurfaced months later in Newport Kentucky then was brought to Norristown for sentencing.
J C Bancroft Davis, longtime Supreme Court reporter and former aide to Frelinghuysen, states his account appears twice in Sackville’s pamphlet. He describes the release of Irish prisoners after a Frelinghuysen request and denies knowledge of a conspiracy to kill Sir Lionel. Bayard, visiting Lord Bath’s estate, declines further comment.
Texas grand jury questioned William Delaney Dan McDonald John McVey and Joe Corbett about Corbett and Fitzsimmons fight preparations. Jury seeks indictments under common law to push the pair out of the state. Delaney and party returned to San Antonio claiming no new information.
The Execetetor Social club in Scranton hosted an opening dance and midnight supper at Wyoming avenue amid lavish arrangements by Isaac Brown, Charles Wormser, and Charles Bernstein. Officers include Simon Lauer as president Morrie as vice president W Moses secretary and Herman Langfeld treasurer with many members and guests from Carbondale and nearby towns.
J W Jordan of Jordan Bros candy dealers Providence was stopped by two men near Atherton farm who seized the horses bridles intending robbery. John B Reese, nearby, aided the rescue as the highwaymen fled toward the Delaware Lackawanna and Western tracks amid growing local fright and safety concerns for truck drivers.
The Supreme Court yesterday denied attorney Cornelius Smith's mandamus to compel Judge Archibald to admit John G. Jennings to common bail in a perjury case. Costs were placed on Jennings. The mandamus actions included allegations against Lackawanna County officials over slander with a $15,000 damages claim.
Six alleged counterfeiters Greemberg Rosengarten Friedman Friendberg Silberman and Traukel were bound over on bail amounts up to 2000 after a hearing led by United States Commissioner Craig. Firestine of Landisville New Jersey testified to the gang’s operations at his home and to secret presses and other tools found there.
Hospital surgeons in Lackawanna report Mrs Fannie Roach showing signs of potential recovery though bullet remains near her brain above the right eye. She was conscious last night and rests comfortably as investigation into the double tragedy continues with coroner's inquest.
Scranton Miocesan total abstinence members stage two processions to honor Father Theobald Mathew. Parades begin in Jermyn and Plymouth with Lugurne and Lackawanna societies, followed by a picnic and ball events. Grand marshal is M H McHale. C J O Boyle leads Plymouth march. Anniversary of Father Mathew’s birth and the 25th year of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union observed.
The final Jewish festival of devotion ends this morning after a last night service at Linden Street temple led by Rabbi J. Feuerlicht on The Mosaic Legislation. The Torah reading begins last night and continues today with Simchas Torah significance. Services resume at 10 o clock this morning.
The department presents large season stock including Ladies, Gentlemen and Children vests, pants and union suits. Sole Scranton agents tout excellent quality at lower prices due to reduced tariffs. Specials include Ladies Onelta Union Suits and Children’s Union Suits with broad size ranges, also Gents’ Fleeced Underwear and Egyptian Ribbed Vests and Pants. Full line of gloves and hosiery.
The new fee bill sets election officers pay at 3.50 for judges and inspectors regardless of counting time, 4 for clerks, and 2 miles mileage for judges to return ballots. Previously officers earned 2 per day with extra days based on vote totals. judges received mileage for returns as well.
Forecast shows warming by Thursday evening after frost on Wednesday morning. Expect westerly winds and milder temperatures as patterns shift.
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