Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Scranton Tribune in Scranton, Pennsylvania

Page 1

We have 17,918,174 pages in Pennsylvania

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 33 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1895

Page

1

Irrefutable figures in extraordinary value price guarantee

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 Sells Corset and Glove Stock for Cash

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.

Osland

Corset Line Priced Within Reach Drives City Trade

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.

Scranton

Sale of Osland's Corset Stock Begins Tomorrow

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.

Popular Corsets Spark Market Listing Overview

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.

Wreck on Pennsylvania Express Near Pittsburg Kills Conductor

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.

Pittsburg Johnstown Pennsylvania Railroad Manor Station Manor Manor Valley Railroad John W. Miller Miller John Baker Pitteburg Elcht L. H. Kunkle Thomas Donahue Greensbore Margaret Metzger Irwin, Pa Mr. James F. A. Pape Washington Street Allegheny P. Nester Wilkinsburg George Robinson Roadstown N. J Kelly William M. Webb G. Vansant New York AH. K. Late Altoona John Troby Beaver Falls Fannie Washington E. R. Allison D. Shanahan Butler County Martha Black C. E. Strong C. G. Montague Wall Staton R.G. Gamble M. D. Messner Canton George W. Lewis Robert Johnson D. R. Stewart Milas Maggie James Merchante Mies James

Episcopal Convention Parlia mentarians Confused by Primate Debate

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.

Minneapolis Minn House of the House of Bishops

Muddle of Six and Seven in Judicial Ballot

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.

Harrisburg McCormick Dauphin County Secretary of the Commonwealth Superior Court M. EB. Olmsted Stranahan Seceretary of the Commonwealth Supreme Court State Department

Controversy Over Tax Adjusted for Golden Eagle Knights

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.

Washington Reading Knights of the Golden E Eytie Pennepivania W.C. Brown Delaware A. G. Edly New York

Fragmentary list of ranks and names across states

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.

Ohio Timothy McCarthy Pennsylvania William Culbertson W. W. Carrada Indiana Supreme First Guardsman Howard Winslow Maine Joseph Je. Whiteford Maryland Henry P. Meineke

Grand Jury Examines Killing of Ernest Green

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.

Washington, D.D Grand Jury Elizabeth M. Flatter Flagler Ernest Green Green Richard Green Martha Thomas Treasury Department

The Californian Fiend Recites His Own ATIBI Trial

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.

San Franciis Theodore Durant Dickerson Plynche Taumant Twenty-fleet Micelon George BR. King Ming Larkin Street Sutter Street Gowric Street Webster Street Cooper College Thirant Honeht Clay Street Webster Broadway Carter Mit O'Dante Elaes Meins Meir Turgat

Veterans refuse to remove badges at funeral service

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.

Port Huron Mich Fred Smith Whian Sorhorn Grand Army of the Thepublic St. Jnseph's Catholic Church Father Spaeth Grand Army of the Republic Trather

Assault on Tawra Thayer in Pottstown Street Attack

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.

Pottstown Tawra Thayer Dein Dpd Royer Pich Street Mise Rover

Delware Farm Woman Frightened By Burglars

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.

Delaware Clara Manine

Yale Defeats Amherst 8to0 at Yale Field

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.

New Haven Yale Amherst Yale Field Eastern Park University of Pennsylvania Crescent Athletic Club Cambridge Mass Harvard

Turkey Defiant as Dardanelles Tension Rises

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.

Constantinople Sofia Bulgaria Dardanelles Great Britain Armenia Poice Zantieh Althinens Trebizond Turkey

Funeral for General Mahone Draws Vast Crowds in Petersburg

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.

Petersburg

Joe Patchen King Dominates Five-Heat Pace Show

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.

Lexington Joe Patchen Robert J John R. Gentry Coleridge

Mease ban atruck reverne welos of coal in mountains

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.

Cold Spring Lebanon County Epworth Wyoming Borun Wilkes-Harre Walton Lower Road Pittsburg Royersford Spring City Sane

Conviction in Seven-Year John B. Thayer Case Shocks Norristown

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.

Norristown Dames Phenix John B. Thayer Merion John R. Thayer, Jr

Mancroft Davis Recounts Sackville Romance and Irish Plot

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.

Washington J. C. Bancroft Davis Supreme Court Frelinghuysen Lord Sackville London Lord Granville Dord Sackville Lowell Sonieutenant Treland Wow Fritieth Sir Lionel Lord Lionel General Sherman United Press Ambassador Bayard Bath Longleat Warminster Wiltshire

Texans aim to oust Corbett and Fitzsimmons in land jury

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.

Austin Texas William Telaney Dan McDonald John McVey Joe Corbett Corbett Fitzsimmons Delaney San Antonio

Excelsior Social Club Opens With Dance and Supper

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.

Execetetor Social Club Scranton Wyoming Avenue Bauer Iaaae Brown Charles Wormser Charles Ternstein Simon Lauer Morrle Vic W. Moses Herman Langfeld Fred Mores Mr. Singer Carbondale Jefferson Freeman Lewis Marke and Mira Ben Samter Simens Wii Moses Corin Milas Nettle Nye Missusele Bernatein Charles Bernstein Joseph Levy

Highwaymen Encounter Near Taylor on Returning Trip

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.

Taylor J. W. Jordan Jordan Bros Providence Atherton Seistitee John B. Reese Delaware, Lackawanna

Supreme Court refuses mandamus in Jennings bail case

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.

Supreme Court Cornelius Smith Archibald John G. Jennings Mr. Jennings Smith Lackawanna County Effich I

Counterfeiters Arrested In Philadelphia Case

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.

Philadelphia Greemberg Rosengarten Friedman Friendberg Silberman Traukel David Firestine Landisville N. J United State Craig Greenberg Firestine Brabo Dremer George A. Barker Secret Service United States Newall Ball United States Marshal's Office

Mrs Roach Hopeful After Head Bullet Injury

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.

Fannie Roach Lackawanna Hospital J. A. Kelley M. FL Wymba’ Undertaking Establishment Jackson Street Alex. McTaggart Luzerne Etrestone Richard Phillipe Joan A. Lynch Tribune Messrs. McTageart Lynch Dante O'Conner Luckles Wymber Morgue

Parades Honor Father Mathew With Temperance Gatherings

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.

Theobald Mathew Scranton Miocesan Union Lackawanna County Jermyn Plysmouth Delaware and Hudson Lackawatena Avenue St. Pauls Pioneer Corps Hyde Park Plymouth St. Vincent's C.J. O'Boyle Father Mathew Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America

Final Jewish Festival Ends This Morning Simchas Torah 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.

Linden Street J. Feuerlicht

Fall Stock Expands At Scranton Department Store

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.

Scranton Onelta Ec. Up Wright Sc. Up

Election Officers Pay Under New Assembly Bill

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.

Weather forecast for far eastern Pennsylvania

Forecast shows warming by Thursday evening after frost on Wednesday morning. Expect westerly winds and milder temperatures as patterns shift.

Pennsylvania

Also Mentioned on This Page

Warner’s Corsets Redfern Episcopal Convention Golden Eagle Knights Miss Flagler G A. R Misa Rover Shopweod Vmarine Neretars Gen. Mailone Joe Patchen King John BR. Gentry J.C. Mancroft Davis Mr. Bayard Corbett and Excelsior Social Club Mrs. Roach Finley The Stuttgarter Lackawanna Avenue iKcorrect Wyoming Ave W. J. Weichel Jeweler Dime Bank Spruce St Act of Assembly
Search Courier

Search the Scranton Tribune Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Scranton Tribune?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication