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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1895

Page

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Fur Ideas Abound in Cape Focussale

The feature highlights capes as the season’s key fur item with a promise of wide styles and competitive prices. It claims the store has every likely fur need covered and suggests more items may follow.

The Shapes and Te Aé Cuts In Touch With Fashions

We placed our orders long before the rooks bloomed this year and when you were thinking of ways to escape the heat of summer. Busy brains and deft fingers designed and fashioning these handsome and perfect garments which we now submit for your inspection.

Pennyworth Fur Capes Reduced For Short Sale

A local retailer announces a brief sale on premium fur capes. The items are described as high grade and clearly marked with quality at every point, inviting customers to take advantage of the temporary price cuts.

Fashion cape sale with special prices listed

Readable text notes airings and fashion capes with distinct items. Astraxial models priced at 24.90 and 18.49. Russian Seal Capes and Electric Seal Capes highlighted with special prices and value mentions.

Finest Selected Skins Sold At Special Price

The listing offers the very finest selected skins in stock at a special price of 32.48 dollars. It notes ST Roam crafted items and trimmed finishes, highlighting value for shoppers seeking premium skins at a reduced rate.

Two Equal Value Specials on Item Nos 1 and 2

Both items are offered at special prices. No. 1 lists a value of 49 dollars with a 32.75 dollar sale. No. 2 lists a value of 45 dollars with a 36.90 dollar sale. The expert may distinguish the better value based on final price and features.

Britain demands Venezuela reparation amid border dispute

London reports Lord Salisbury has sent an ultimatum to President Crespo demanding payment for arrests of Venezuelan policemen and outlining terms to settle the frontier dispute. U.S. officials deny a diplomatic mission, while Venezuela threatens to resist and may mobilize forces near La Guayra and ports if indemnity is demanded.

London St. James Lord Sulebury President Crespo Venezuela Uruan Andervine Great Britain Veresuela Tle Deen Lord Salisbury Mr. Chamberlain Chamberlain Aid Ted Washington Ame Bascader Jillian Pauncefote Atte Real Olney Ile Pute Julian Lord Saliehury Olney Hienrath Sali Jaeuwe Waa Tuvan Satebury Hehrene Ji Uruan Behreng Hils Cartes Venetualan Sovernmento Behrens Vemiavelin Miresver Schomberie Tiew Venesuela Caracas United States Pata Crespo Preellentreepo Jenes Plutueto Veterin Trong Tillaigh Corinto tIneldeni la Guayra Porto Catellon Martslabe

Miners Vote to Continue Work in Osceola District

In a Clearfield convention, Osceola district miners pledged to keep mining and ignore nearby meetings. Beech Creek region mines including Royal Acme Forest Gear Decatur Battle Lancashire No Land Pardee also voted to resume, with about twelve Osceola mines affected.

Hastings Spangler Clearfield Berwand-White Goal Mining Company Morrisdale Bloomington Orhanter Laincashine No Beech Creek Phillipsburg Osceola Royal Acme Forest Gear- Decatur Battle Lancashire Pardee Cambrianty Patwn

Madman at Bay Holds Off Police With Repeating Rifle

Chicago October report details aarmed man named Merwin who barricaded in his Woodlawn Park home. He menaced his family and fired at officers who surrounded the house as four lawmen attempted entry. The siege ended with a plan to enter the back door and remove him safely.

Chicago Gatus & Merwin Mer- Win JA Oman Wodlland Park Howe Lewie Finsie Street Secur Pahledenen Gael Teutenant Ponto Stinhur Merwin Constante Stronrevat Dhimie Ract Mencore Omemdine Athensoo Enery Warlongechools

Strikes and Lockouts Survey in National Report

The annual report of Colonel Carroll Wright shows the largest number of establishments involved in strikes in two cities, with New York and Pennsylvania following. It notes 9,904 strikes nationwide, 1,889 successful, and 2,940 employes changed by lockouts, detailing wage and hour disputes and union recognition motives.

Washington Carroll Wericht Theo Ornmovers Lowoet Howra

Fire in Dunmore destroys Patrick Lyons dwelling

Early morning blaze in Dunmore Charred Lyons home at 2:30. A defective flue sparked the fire, neighbors and bystanders escaped with belongings saved. Thomas McDonald adjacent house narrowly saved by fire brigade arriving promptly.

Patrick Lyons Dunmoore Thomas McDonald

Sublime Porte in Danger and Constantinople Turmoil

London reports turmoil as the Mohammedan Reform Party seeks to depose the sultan. Secret missions to Constantinople raise alarm among Greek residents. Allied powers consider support for reform as tensions rise and palace guards prepare for potential action.

Mohammedan Reform Party Greeck Constantinople London Diplomatie and Politieal Vires Bey Seborubers McDonnell Lord Balisbury Constantinopie Ontelde Mont Elrele Liepreener Mir McPhonnell Sallaburs Grant Bretiain Mohamemwn Reform Party Elangedl

Mennonite Church Sets Poor House Stance at Davisdale

In Davisdale Somerset County the Mennonite conference voted to maintain their own poor and refrain from supporting outside congregations. Members urged self reliance and criticized external influences while planning study on modern school progress and secular instruction.

Tehnstown Pal Tavisvilhe Somerset County Mleeliy Joretle Wain Davidaville

Plea for Waller prompts Chicago lawyer visit to President

Chicago colored attorney John G. Jones with Senator Cullom presented a petition to President Cleveland in Washington on October 20 seeking action on behalf of John L. Waller. The effort reflects ongoing advocacy by Chicago legal professionals.

Waller United States Tamuatave Madagascar France Chicarto Bar Cleveland Washington Mra Baltimore Young Aray Nim John G. Jones Chicago Cullom Ohn L

Fight Still In Court Over Corbett Fight in Arkansas

Governor Clarke faces legal challenges as managers threaten to pursue forfeited purse if a planned match between Corbett and Fitzsimons proceeds in Hot Springs. Floridian and Arkansas officials debate postponement and contract changes while legal actions loom.

Hot Springs Ark Get Martin Julian Fitzsimons Clank Tirther Dulin Coral Pheemmione Arkanens Leatherman Witernos Kingworthy Cerbeti Vaitile Rock Iterview Clarky Crie Urbett le Wineries Arkuttttas Indie Teatherman

Capture of a Naval Weasel Near Christo Cuba

Fragmentary column describes clashes near Guantánamo Bay with rebels under Cutone. American forces retreat after a brief engagement leaving several wounded. Spanish positions fortify Malonirl and rail lines face threats. yellow fever delays operations. Dr Talmones farewell sermon in New York noted.

Mace Portillant Ceoorsh Ganeta Navarre Malonirl Acuecoan Mining Company Rete Alee Guantanamo

Grand Union Hotel incident involves Supreme Court official

A disjointed OCR item reports a person in hotel rooms on the Grand Union building with a small incident resembling a minor disturbance. The note mentions a Chief Justice Willer of the United States Supreme Court in a confusing context.

Vanie Grand Union Chicano Dot W.—Tire Grand Union Hotel Quente Pearborn Street Justice Willer United States Supreme Court

Sinking of the Kung Pal Recounted in Graphic Dispatch

The Daily Graphic will publish a Shang dispatch noting four rooms aboard the transport Kung Pal, an explosion occurred on Oct. Wi the vessel sank soon after and only twenty four persons are reported saved.

London The Daily Graphic Shang

Railroad switch sabotage blamed for near wreck

Railway official Kirklyine reports the Cincinnati Jackson and Mackinaw line switch was deliberately displaced on Friday night, nearly causing a collision involving engineer Simrace o Kinlati and General Bushnell, as the laboring Work of a Flood in Van Wert notes.

van Wert Railroad Commigntoner Kirklyine Cincinnati, Jackson and Mackinaw Simrace O Kinlati General Bushnell

Terrible Prairie Fires Sweep Dakota Minnesota and Manitoba

A Chicago dispatch reports two days of arid winds from Arizona and New Mexico driving dust and sand across Minnesota, the Dakotas, Iowa and Manitoba. Prairie fires devastated farms, barns, stables, grain and stock, with at least a dozen deaths and widespread losses along the Red River and Turtle River basins.

Chicago Arizona New Mexico Nortwest Minnesota Iowa Dakotas Matikota North Dakota Manitoba South Dakota Armel Tred Kilger Miantol Muntey Northwest Takota Hea River Min- Weel Hed Wake Falls Fosston Tiden Lorem Krenteanvills Rae Crocus Mowe Lake Thnetiek Perma Matitsba Elm Creek Pacifa Hoeneez Hayes

Fire Rages Through Alglen Losing Hundreds of Homes

A big fire in Alglen opposite New Orleans destroyed about 1200 houses, most damage in residential area. The blaze, suspected incendiary, began near an Italian store and spread overnight. One person was arrested in connection with the fire as relief efforts began and homes offered shelter to affected residents.

New Orleans Alglen Atea Orhvins

Fire destroys twelve houses in Stockton area

A blaze consumed twelve houses at No 8 Stockton, with a high wind aiding spread. The origin is unknown and firefighters battled the flames as residents lost all personal effects. The Stockton Coal Company owned the affected buildings and total losses run into a substantial sum.

Mosleton Slovekton Wil Stockton Coal Compming Mra MM. Mylores Patrick Ho Con. Show Adam Klick Jacob Rushman A. W. Miller Thomas Miller John Maulhern John Taster Samuel Meyer Joshua Wooting Thomas Burgees Patrick Gomera

Fire destroys Hoffman saw mill in Hawley

Fire at Benjamin Hoffman's saw mill near Hawley flats Saturday morning consumed the entire building. Two large piles of mine tires nearby were damaged. No insurance covered the loss. About fifteen men lost their jobs.

Benjamin Hoffman Scranton Tribune Hawley Oct Haavieylass Company

Wedding Guests Fight Ends in Stabbing in Hazleton

Det. 20 William Miller and Willia Paisley quarreled after a Humboldt Street wedding. Paisley stabbed Miller, causing a likely fatal wound. he escaped. Paisley had been acquitted years earlier of killing a woman and wounding her husband.

Hazleton William Miller Wiia Paisley Humboldt Paisley Miller

Fuhrman Sets New 200 Mile American Road Record

Buffalo reports F. C. Fuhrman established a new American road record for 200 miles with a time of 11 hours 58 minutes and 15 seconds, breaking the previous mark of 12 hours 14 minutes and 45 seconds set by R. P. Gearle on October 13, 194. He was paced the entire distance over the infield.

Buffalo F. C. Fuhrman R. P. Gearle N. Fe Eens

Fall Stock Offers Deep Discounts on Ladies and Children Apparel

The department advertises a large season stock with extensive varieties of Ladies and Gentlemen s and Children s garments including vests pants and union suits. It highlights special prices on Union Suits and Underwear and promotes The Stentte Khe Syngerter Seeng yinl as sole Beranton agent with improved quality at lower prices.

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Elegant Specimens Suite for Gifts and Eyewear

Elegant Specimens Suite showcases wedding gifts and birthday presents including eye glasses opera glasses and spectacles as specialties. The catalog highlights a range of optical items presented for personal and ceremonial use with emphasis on quality and selection.

Mrs Mackay Prostrated by Son's Death in Paris

Paris report says Mrs John W Mackay mother of John W Mackay Jr arrived grieving from the news of his death from a skull fracture after a horse accident. Clarence Mackay and Evelyn Fitzgerald will receive the body at 10 PM and the Mackay mansion will be reopened for the funeral.

Paris John W. Mackay John W. Mackay, Jr Clarence Mackay Evelyn Fitzgerald Mackay

Eastern Pennsylvania Sees Warm Spell Timed With Watters Event

For Eastern Pennsylvania a warm spell lifts temperatures while Watters festival or feature proceeds. Readers note milder weather ahead with rising temperatures and local activity centered around Watters events.

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