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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1895
Page
1
A sales note promises to provide figures that are factual and guarantees extraordinary value. The text emphasizes that numbers presented are indisputable and backed by a guarantee of accuracy. It reads like a promotional statement rather than a news item.
Osland agreed to quit selling Coreet and Glove and accepted our cash offer. The price was considerably less than half what he paid for the goods months earlier.
The new corset line described as the finest ever shown in Scranton promises exceptional value. It is priced to appeal to the ordinary trades and aims to be affordable for a broad audience in the city.
Auction opens tomorrow at 9 o'clock and runs for ten days with items from Osland's estate available for bids. Local officials remind bidders to bring identification and registration details.
Market lists show Osland corsets as the best selling models with popular options. Lower priced versions including Osland $1.25 at 90c and $1.00 at 69c, plus Si cornet at 29 or 37 are available while stock lasts. Buyers urged to act quickly.
Chicago editor Julian D Hyne of the Great Northern forecasts the eight month overthrow of the Hawaiian republic and the crowning of Princess Kaiulani with a British or American protectorate. He notes debts, tax nonpayment, and widespread support for a monarchy among officials and planters led by Spreckels. He cites opposition from Davis and others and predicts a protectorate settlement as the likely outcome.
The state council of the Daughters of Liberty completed officer elections at Johnstown on October 1 after a day of balloting. William Coyle of Philadelphia becomes outside guard. Celia Pastorius of Pittsburgh becomes inside guard. National representatives for Western, Eastern and Middle districts are named. a resolution honors State Councillor Badger with an emblem and sets the state secretary’s salary at 300 dollars per year.
Sharon Pennsylvania October 10 M Mathen a Westminster college student received a hazing beating requiring medical care by about twenty masked students who also lured a second student from the campus forcing him to sing to empty benches and giving him lampblack dose several students were arrested today.
A mix up leads to the burial of John Kelly in a Protestant plot while the Tall man, an electrician, lies in the Catholic section. The error occurred in Flower Hill Cemetery in Jersey, New Jersey, with confirmation of both men’s identities and faiths pending.
The friends of two men who died within an hour of each other in St Francis hospital seek removal from the current disinterment rule. They want permission to move Kelly to consecrated ground and allow Tallman to rest in the Flower Hill grave intended for him. Burials and handling mix ups occurred when the undertaker fetched Tallman instead of Kelly.
A widow files for 10000 against the Reading Railroad after her husband Franklin Moll, a brakeman, was killed by an overhead bridge near Tuckerton last September. The suit cites carelessness and lack of whip-lashes to shield workers from being struck.
City Controller Gourley and the city councils sub-committee did not meet today to discuss finances. City Attorney McFarland refuted ex-Cashier Scully’s claim that Moreland arranged eleven years ago for interest on Pittsburg bank deposits to go to Mr House. Rumors circulated that Assistant City Attorney House may face prosecution for receiving city funds interest, with Moreland possibly implicated as a partner by contributory negligence.
Detroit October reports a proposed theater combine led by Joseph Brooks Harry Miner and J H McVicker to centralize management of plays and stars The Fifth Avenue Theatre in New York and McVickers Chicago would be headquarters with London and Paris offices The plan aims to dominate major houses and talent with a 21 million dollar immediate fund to secure top performers and worldwide access.
In Minneapolis on October 1 the Episcopal convention postponed routine business as bishops and deputies faced a month of sessions. A joint meeting of bishops and deputies was held to discuss Alaska missions while votes rejected climate section changes and kept representation at four clergy members per group.
Allentown, Pa. Oct 10 Vito Cortese convicted of voluntary manslaughter for the killing of Vincente Vittro during a fight between Cortese and another Italian. He was sentenced to five years in the Eastern penitentiary with no fine. Vittro died as he acted as peacemaker during the altercation.
Harrisburg reports employees of Union Coal company at Shamokin petitioned the factory inspector to compel the firm to comply with the semi monthly pay law provisions. A Clearfield county judge ruled the riot unconstitutional and the law department will appeal to the Supreme Court.
Thomas Mahony of St Clair died after being squeezed between care. Joseph Pontes fell from a tree gathering hickory nuts at Dubois and was killed. A Philadelphia charter titled Shamrock Shee Recteson shows capital of 1000. John Wright of Punxsutawney faces trial for passing bogus money. State capitol announcements list John Co Prizer of Behwenkeville and other county appointments including Miss Mary Rone in Center county department.
The Porte publishes its reply to six powers on the Istanbul riots claiming Muslims were not aggressors and Armenians attacked Mohammedans. It says an inquiry will identify the guilty and notes British warships off the Dardanelles heightening Sultan's unease as diplomats doubt the note. Vienna reports Trebizond rioting with 200 killed and appeals for intervention.
Easton Pa October sessions of the general council appointed committees and heard reports from the board of foreign missions. Dr W Owen and Rev Z A Selp spoke on cooperation with the general synod and the amended home mission resolution was lost by a vote of 44 to 10. The council discussed opening new mission fields and heard a letter from the United Evangelical Lutheran Synod of the South. The foreign missions report showed receipts of £10, and expenditures of £27,093. The Rajah Mundry India school reported 14 teachers and 4484 converts. The committee on publication noted treasury balances with totals through 1895. Addresses followed on foreigner education by college presidents and professors.
The Washington convention approved raising the initiation fee to five dollars and creating a national castle to retain defunct castle members with dues. The Philadelphia supreme castle office moves to 418 Road Street upon castle growth. Portuguese Spanish translation planned for the order ritual. Fourteen grand temple officers to receive past grand templar honors. Poet supreme chief titles awarded to Daniel Zeigler Mary land Lyman P. Lewis Massachusetts and John Dickinson Pennsylvania. Next meeting date and price undecided. annual or biennial format to be chosen.
A former associate of Mr. Bayard denies Lord Sackville's pamphlet implying Bayard bore no offense to the Murchison letter. He says the pamphlet does not reflect real understanding and notes the pamphlet’s claim about Lord Ville's James River trip lacks unpublished details.
A large blaze at the Seaboard Air Line wharf in Norfolk Va last night caused about 200000 in damages with roughly 75000 insured. W W Hall longtime Old Dominion Steamship employee was forced overboard by the heat and drowned as the flames raged.
San Francisco reports Durant displays remarkable wit and composure under intense cross examination by District Attorney Barnes. Durant defends his movements and associations with Blanche Lamont while confirming his earlier belief about Miss Lamont's disappearance. The defense plans to call medical experts to counter the gas and bromide claims as cross examination resumes tomorrow.
At the Johnstown Pennsylvania Brethren convention a moving scene occurred during mission talks as Rev. R. Hasking offered his childhood watch and hundreds donated watches and valuables to a collection for mission work. Ladies formed a Sunday school union and sought convention sanction to aid mission stations statewide.
Superior and general sessions courts in October term sit this week. Trials total 112 for the week. William Brewington colored received two years for brutal assault on Miagile McGregor colored. Samuel Robinson colored got ten lashes and three months for larceny of clothes. William Wynccop larceny of clothing: twenty lashes and three months. Edward Wardell burglary and Laurel: an hour in the pillory, twenty lashes, one year. Theodore Traverse and Edwin Teck, convicted as accomplices, released on probation for two years with $1000 bail due to youth.
A garbled item notes a possible electric system for Brooklyn bridge cars and reports a gang robbing stores and houses in Greenland Center New York with substantial booty. It mentions figures from Philadelphia and Kingston and references a 116th anniversary event in Savannah tied to General Polaski.
In Little Rock on October 10 Governor Clark said he will wait for tangible plans before acting on the Corbett Fitzsimmons fight. He warned authorities to enforce laws against intrusions from out of state and noted Hot Springs as a rumored site but not yet confirmed. Local officials in Hot Springs prepared for the event with arena at Whittington Park and railroad side tracks to handle crowds.
A dramatic session in the Meinecke divorce case before Judge Bookstaver saw three witnesses intensify the proceedings. Charles Spetdell testified he visited Mrs Meinecke daily in Pelhamville and admitted wearing tights. Jotie Robinson testified he ejected Mrs Meinecke from the St Nicholas hotel for indiscretions. Mary Fitzsimmons described letters she wrote, while the wife sprang at her husband and caused a disruption before calm returned and testimony continued.
In Norristown Pennsylvania on October 10 19xx the trial of Reverend Samuel Howard Chubb charged with indecent assault on 17 year old Rachel Hilton began. Hilton testified Chubb seized occasion in his parlor while showing a hymn book. Chubb denied the charge claiming family dispute and ministerial duties as motive. Jury deliberated into the evening. verdict awaited.
The reputation of Finley's department store precedes it as a trusted seller in Scranton. This season's stock is larger and more varied, including a full line of ladies, gentlemen, and children's vests trousers and union suits. Exclusive mention goes to a highly praised item, with prices reduced due to a lower tariff and improved quality.
Ladies Onelta Union Suits three specials at 7he to 1.95 and children's suits at 49c up. Gents Wrights fleeced underwear at 60c. Ladies Egyptian ribbed vests 25c 20c and 5c. Children's vests and pants all sizes. Gloves and hosiery offered at 510 and 512.
The listing highlights eyeglasses opera glasses and spectacles as suitable gifts from a shop offering refined fall selections. It promotes eyewear as wedding season presents with a focus on quality and style.
A Wilmington Maxton dispatch reports a negro named Moe Kimmon accused of assaulting two white women and a colored girl near Maxton on Wednesday. He fled. a posse hunts him as authorities suspect an escaped South Carolina convict who recently stole a team. A separate Pittsburg fire destroyed Pax & Co tool factory and adjacent properties causing about 15000 dollars in losses with most insured.
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