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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1895
Page
1
The item described as the finest ever brought to Scranton is priced within reach for ordinary trade. Store notes the goods are exceptionally fine yet affordably priced, aiming to appeal to a broad clientele in the city.
A compact ad item highlights savings on corsets branded Her Majesty's Corset. It emphasizes careful buyer choices and price contrasts, urging shoppers to compare values and quality across offerings.
The list highlights top corsets and notes cheaper makes. Osland's corsets priced at 1.25 dollars are offered at 90 cents, while 1.00 dollar corsets are 69 cents. Osland's bacca are 29 or 37 cents, with an opening sale hint implying limited time.
A runaway trolley on the West End Electric line near Carnegie crashes down a hill killing three and injuring nine. Victims include George Rothman Fred Heisel and an unnamed woman. Conductor McGuire and motorman Waddell among the injured. The brake failed after a broken rod. car left Carnegie at 6 o'clock and toppled into a ravine near McCartney street.
Senior Bishop J J Esher presided as eight ministerial members were chosen for the board of publication spanning districts from East Pennsylvania to Minnesota and Oregon. Separate lay members and additional officers were also elected along with re elections for the Stuttgart publishing house manager and new editorial chair.
Baltimore Md October 13 three national conventions will convene this week. Woman’s Christian Temperance Union workers march under white banners to the new Music Halls. Distinguished figures attend the national purity congress at the Friends Meeting House and builders from across the United States join the National Association of Builders annual convention.
In Constantinople on October 18 the Ottoman government signals resolve to end delays. The police minister informs embassies that a commission will investigate the recent riots and demands the release of innocent Armenians jailed on charges of complicity, reflecting a firmer stance toward Western pressures.
The administration appoints a commission to investigate Armenian guilt or innocence following arrests since Rept. The minister vows harsh action against torturers. Reports say many people were killed or wounded in Ismid riots.
Major Elijah Halford, secretary to President Harrison, visits Colorado Springs for the Y M C A anniversary. He states Harrison will not actively seek renomination but could become the party’s candidate if circumstances shape themselves, though he has made no inquiries into Harrison’s intentions.
Harrisburg reports the ruling that the act restricting voters to six candidates when seven judges are elected is unconstitutional. A mandamus directs the secretary of the commonwealth to prepare ballots allowing seven selections. An appeal to the supreme court is expected before October 2 as hearings proceed.
R D A Wade a Theosophical representative protests at the bishops meeting in Minneapolis urging a hearing on reincarnation and mass demand for rational teachings. The bishops reject the request and Wade accuses them of silent contempt as the convention nears adjournment.
Secretary Olney sought to let United States Consul General William in Havana present and discuss diplomatic matters with Cuba’s captain general. Havana reports say Spain will recognize him only on commercial and consular matters under the 1798 treaty. Olney counters that the 1799 interpretation denies U S citizens protection and resists narrowing the consul’s role.
The steam yacht Oneida with President Cleveland aboard reached Gotham from Gray Gables. The president left at 2:00 PM and was driven to Dr. Joseph D. Bryant’s home at 64 West Thirty-sixth Street to dine with the physician’s family. In St Paul Danny Needhem was arrested for a planned prize fight with Dick Moore and required to post a $1,000 bond to refrain from fighting. authorities named Dick Boorse in the warrant but could not arrest him.
Salt Lake City reports say President Joseph Smith and George Q. Cannon urged church members to avoid political offices without church approval. The disclosure alarms Gentiles and progressive Mormons and boosts anti statehood talk as Judge Powers pushes to form an anti statehood party with Gentile Republicans and reform-minded Mormons ready to challenge church influence.
Berlin reports trace the dispute over Louis Stern’s fine to 1871 when Bancroft held U S ministerial credentials to Prussia. The Bavarian court resented a perceived slight over recall letters and etiquette, with Washington’s stance unclear.
In San Antonio Corbett trained from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with several hundred visitors watching. he reports better trim for a fight, but no assurance the bout will be at Hot Springs. Fitzsimmons likewise attracts attention in Corpus Christi with claims of peak conditioning. A Brady telegram says Corbett should leave for Hot Springs tomorrow.
In St. Joseph Missouri on October 1 Pat Crowe the noted train robber assaulted Thomas Punshon a wife murderer in the same cell. Rioters aided Punshon prompting a riot. Deputy Sheriff Beach shot and fatally wounded rioter Jesse Stohall. Crowe was seriously hurt.
Master Workman Wilson has advised the miners to return to labor. In Phillipsburg Pennsylvania on October 12, work will be resumed in the several idle mines in the Clearfield district tomorrow.
William B. Wilson, master workman of the Independent Order Knights of Labor, urged the district to resume work after a recent strike triggered by the discharge of several miners for rule violations. A committee will seek reinstatement from company officials while operators ignore the miners convention planned in Clearfield Tuesday and show little concern for a statewide suspension.
J W Peck a leading Scranton figure died at 1 o'clock this morning at 142 Monroe avenue after ten months illness. He helped build the Peck Lumber Manufacturing Co and the Potter county timber operations. Survived by three sons and one daughter, with Dr J W Coolidee attending.
The jury found for Scranton Traction in Potter trespass suit over a May 1803 runaway injury near Makely and Drinker streets. Potter, a Dunmore butcher, suffered jaw and limb fractures and long‑term disability after his team collided with a sign post as laddered trolley work loomed nearby. Attorneys for Potter seek a new trial as defense cites contributory negligence.
Three shocks shook the Verona district yesterday with severe impact in Malcesine. Chimneys were toppled and walls cracked as residents reported heavy tremors inland near Rome.
The final heat of the Prix Du Ville De Paris bicycle race was won by Morina of France. American rider Banker finished third in the event held in Paris on October 13.
A 23 year old Italian man, alias Vincenzo Lucosale, was arrested in Boston on October 1 for the premeditated murder of Emanuel Lore in Lackawanna township, Pennsylvania, June 17 last year. Detective Bauer, from Scranton, aided by Patrolman Spillane, secured the warrant and booked the prisoner at station 1.
Rome reports in a newspaper interview that negotiations for the Italian crown prince's marriage to a daughter of the Prince of Wales have been resumed after a prior suspension. It is said the marriage could occur in the spring and that Catholic law for princes remains, but wives may practice any religion.
The synod of the Reformed church heard the Spee case of Rev. W H Bates of Philadelphia suspended from ministry by Westmoreland classis. The appeal was not sustained. Bates' attorney Rev Dr Gerhart gave notice of appeal to the general synod meeting next May at Daytop.
Reading Pennsylvania reports drought relief as showers on Saturday and today refill small streams and dozens of wells and springs. Rain fell from night into afternoon, ending months of dry spell in the area.
Union sale offers three specials including children and ladies garments at low prices. Gents undergarments like fleeced health underwear priced to 60 cents and Egyptian vests and pante 25 cents and up. Large selection across sizes and full line.
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