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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1895

Page

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Fur Ideas This Season Offer Wide Cape Selection

The store promises a full range of furs with stylish capes at attractive prices. They claim to have every likely need in furs and emphasize abundant styles and affordable options for today.

Shapes and Cuts of Our Capes

The article proclaims new cape designs with precise shapes and carefully selected skins. It notes preplanned orders and early preparation to combat summer heat, highlighting dedicated workmanship and fashionable garments now offered for inspection.

Price Cut on High Grade Numbers Sparks Short Sale

A local retailer announces a temporary reduction on several high grade numbers. The promotions highlight the distinct quality stamp and promise significant savings for a few days only.

Astrakhan Capes Theme in Latest Fashion Model

A fashion listing highlights Astrakhan capes as a premier selection with the choicest skins on display. The piece notes the approved model and lists a special price drop from 30.00 to 24.90, inviting shoppers to take advantage of the offer.

Russian Seal Caves Tich Sale Special Price

A sale highlights the Russian Seal Caves Tich model in serviceable condition with original price $25.00 and a special price of $18.49. Item emphasizes value and discount for buyers seeking a fit for purpose.

Electric Seal Capes Deservedly Popular at Special Price

Electric seal capes are praised for their many good qualities and are offered at a special price of 24.98 dollars. The item emphasizes value and appeal, targeting buyers seeking warm, stylish outerwear.

Finest Selected Skins Special Price Highlight

The notice advertises very fine selected skins, sewn and trimmed, offered at a special price of 32 dollars and 48 cents.

Two Equal Value Specials Listed With Different Prices

An advertisement touts two equally good numbers with expert only guidance to differentiate. Item No 1 shows a value of $40 now offered at $32.75 while No 2 lists a $45 value at $36.90.

Evidence in Durant Case Tests Failing Schemes

San Francisco reports focus on Durant trial where defense closes after a day of testimony aimed at undermining key witnesses. Lenihan details misdated visits and potential offers of a health-office job, while others dispute alibis and the provenance of a ring and a strap linked to Maud Lamont. The prosecution plans rebuttal tomorrow as crucial affidavits are examined.

San Francisco Durant Charles Lenihan Oppenheim Lenihan Attorn Mise Lamont S Allegant Hla Miotistiche Robert N. Lynch Gibson Emmanuel Church Chnsel Mr. Gibson Dickinson Tyurant Blanche Tamont Thia Strap Eri Dickinson Enid Maud Lamont Slater Barnes

Figures Upon Mining In The Pennsylvania Report

The Department of Internal Affairs will publish a mining report covering coal output in 1894. Anthracite production fell to 45,008,179 tons from 47,170,589. bituminous declined to 70,200,210 tons from 74,400,099. Employment rose to 226,872 as mine days dropped due to a long strike and broader economic depression.

Department of Internal Affairs Harrisburg Pennsylvan Sa Ia

Grudge Ended in Mexican Mine Murder Suicide

Fresnillo Mexico October 21 H J Marley American foreman of the La Tiersen mine was shot and killed by George Pernet an American. Pernet then killed himself with a pistol. It is alleged Marley wronged Pernet in the United States years ago and Pernet hunted him to Mexico. Marley located at Fresnillo ten days before the tragedy.

Fresnillo Mexico H. J. Marley la Tiersen George Pernet Here Marley Fernet United States

Unclear excerpt notes confessions after crime at foreman’s home

The fragment describes Marley hosting a guest when Fernet departed a written confession in a room of the foreman’s house. The text is partial and provides limited context about the crime and individuals involved.

Marley Fernet

Two Young Men Stabbed in Pittston Affray

In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania on October 21 a stabbing occurred after a conflict between Joseph Tighe and William Mooney. Mooney drew a knife and stabbed Tighe in the leg, leaving him in a fainting condition. Mooney fled fearing he had killed his opponent.

Wilkes-Barre Pittstonianicht Joseph Tighe Wiliam Mooney Mooney Tehe

Mackey Floral Tributes For John W Mackay Jr Funeral

Paris reports the funeral of John W Mackay Jr held in St Ferdinand Des Ternes church after he died from a horse accident in Kiléha town. Clarence Mackay led the casket with a grand wreath while Princes Colonna children and others sent ornate floral tributes. A marble effigy of his dog Jim boasted in the courtyard as mourners prayed and the coffin was anointed with holy water before departure.

Paris John W. Mackay, Jr Leing Kile Eha Sarih St. Ferdinand Des Ternes Clarence Mackay Parma Willie Mackay Commercial Cable Company Havke Princess Colonna Princess Colonne Wille ‘i Attente le Very Impresalive Perna Palma Reliberg Jim Mackay Tiny Mr. Dichy Mr. Mackay Mr. Diehy

Dickinson Nomination Fails Amid Party Rift in Detroit

In Detroit Michigan a push to nominate Dickinson for mayor collapsed as party members opposed his leadership. The effort faced internal resistance and divided the local federal apparatus hindered by demoralized conditions within the party.

Detroit Mich Get Labor Don M. Dickinson Oex Dickingen Dhewa Membhere Tim Mle Delite Althoweher

Killing of Youth Sparks Rural Tragedy

Huntingon Wo Vadiet a 21 year old man from Wand family is shot and killed across the river by Dotson as he courted Dotson's daughter Hathaat. The couple had met in secret. Dotson shot Solith in the head then fled, later captured. the daughter laments the tragedy and condemns her father.

Agron Istae Diotvon Dotean Dotson Solith

Bold attempt to rob mail wagon near post office

Two men with revolvers attempted a United States mail wagon robbery this morning as driver Gelisk rode toward the post office. Shots rang out but missed. Belek collapsed as the horse halted at the post office. The wagon belonged to the Chicago transfer to the Big Four and held valuable cargo.

Anderson Tod United States Gelisk Ywolt Belek Mall Chicago

Were Witness Jugglers Sentenced for Dis Suading Witness

Edwin Schug and John Hank were each sentenced to six months in jail and fined 300 dollars for attempting to dissuade a witness in Faston Pennsylvania Judge Scott handed down the ruling. The witness was George Fuhr whom Schug had previously been convicted of selling liquor on Sunday. In Colorado Springs Mrs Shields shot H Crawford on Tejone street claiming he wronged her, with Crawford killed.

Edwin Schug John Hank Faston Scott Schug Hank George Fuhr Vangeange Colorado Springs Colo

Fight Declared Off In Florida Athletic Club Bout

Florida Athletic club declared off the Corbett Fitzsimmons fight after negotiations failed to reach a postponement to November 1.双方争执涉及 private arrangements and stakes with Brandy and Julian accusing each other of bad faith while plans to stage the bout elsewhere proceed.

Hot Springs Ark Corbett-Fitgelmmans Florida Athletic Club Corbett Bardy Kute Julian Fitzsimmons Martha Julian Catia Carbott Fitasimmons Vondin

Brisk Boxing Card Fills Maspeth Arena

Rough crowd of about 3000 watched Timmy Harry of Chicago and Jack Madden of Brooklyn clash for the 1M pound title in a main bout that ended in a blood smeared draw. Earlier, Jimmy Tlandter of Newark and Warry Fisher of Brooklyn fought ten rounds, Madden scoring a final knockdown before the stoppage. John L. Sullivan attended and Madden’s trainer circle included Jack Barry and Tom O Rourke.

Timmy Harry Chicago Jack Medden Brooklyn America Oateh Welzhta Jimmy Tlandter Newark Warry Fisher Tim Tiret Avenine John L. Sullivan Madden Jack Barry John McTiernan Dick Howell Feoree Inely Barry Tom O'Rourke Professor Deforest Caspar Leon

Brazil Sets Course for Cuban Insurgent Recognition

Washington on October 21 reports that Brazil will align with the United States on recognizing Cuban insurgents as belligerents. Foreign Minister Moedonka relayed a message stating Brazil will act in full accord with U S policy on the matter.

Uncle Sam Washington Presa de Apatches Brazil Moendonca Braall United States

Funeral for John W. Mackay Jr. set in Paria church

Paria reports the funeral of John W. Mackay Jr. who died after a horse accident at his château in the Barth department. The service is scheduled tomorrow at noon in the Catholic church of St. Ferdinand Ternen in Paria.

Paria John W. Mackay, Jr Barth St. Ferdinand Ternen

Sommers Must Pay After Forfeited Bail Ruling

Judge Archbald ruled in the commonwealth against Joseph Sommers that forfeited bail in Lackawanna county cannot be treated as a mere ceremony. In 1403 Bernard Jacobs and Jacob Sommers faced assault and battery and robbery charges. Sommers was acquitted of assault and battery, with costs split, while the bail matter heads to a hearing November 18 for a more equitable sum.

Archbald Commonwealth Joseph Sommers Lackawanna County Bernard Jacobs Jacops Sommers Ol Forge Township George Schlager Jacoby Somvmersa Jacobs Justice of the Andrew Doles Est Sormmere Sommers Archbard Ageault

Woman Dies En Route to Hyde Park Cemetery

Mrs. Milea Gibbons, about 60, collapsed near Hyde Park Catholic cemetery while her husband accompanied her to visit a son's grave. She died before medical help arrived, leaving behind Patrick Miles Gibbons, carpenters Miles Jr, and several daughters. Funeral details to be announced with burial at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.

Milea Gibbons Hyde Park Catholic North End Summit Avenue Gibbons Gi.bons Patrick Gibbons Miles, Jr Katie Susie Belinda Gibbons Patrick Jeff Church of the Holy Rosary Morial

Thief for an Escort Steals Purse on a Evening Out

A young woman in the Weetie area was out with Michael Meloughtin when he carried her wrap and disappeared with a purse containing $12. The money was later spent on a spree, leading to a warrant and Melughtin being arrested and jailed. He admitted taking the money and said he could not return it.

Michael Meloughtin Michael Motatehiln Westerlay McLaurhain Millar Perry Moef Lauchi Betta

Flynn crushed to death in coal shaft accident

Flynn, a miner at the Meckson shaft of the Delaware and Hudson company, was killed yesterday by a coal slab weighing about fifteen by ten by nine inches that fell on him. Funeral set for Wednesday at his residence, Holy Rosary church services, Hyde Park cemetery interment. he was about four years old, survived by a wife.

Wim Mekson Lawrences Flynn Amelia Avenue Meckson Delaware and Hudsonanal Company Fignon Holy Rosary Church Hyde Park Cemetery

Dodgen Must Stand Trial in Post Law Case

In Philadelphia today United States district court judge Judeo Ruther ordered William H. Dodenn superintendent of the Mercantile Trust company to stand trial for alleged post law violations. The collection agency is charged with sending threatening letters to those who refused to pay, the court finding the letters aimed to coerce payment.

Philadelphia Judeo Ruther United States District Court William HH. Dodenn Mercantile Trlow Company Elaine

Advance in coal prices drives Tidewater rate hike

Reading company increases tide water coal price 24 to 40 cents per ton effective Thursday with a likely November 1 adjustment to freight and fine prices. This marks the fourth rise since September 23 as Philadelphia faces broad price moves. Separately a municipal probe will begin November 1 under the Citizens' Municipal Association and state senate committee leadership.

Philadelphia Philadelphia and Reading Coal Company Citizens’ Municipal Association Wiliam H. Andrews Senate Inez

Train Robbers Sentenced in Bloomington Murder Case

Three men charged with the murder of Chicago and Alton engineer Frank Holmes of Bloomington were tried in Carlinville Alabama. The defendants Myers Frost and Bryant faced trial for an attempted train robbery last spring at a fan. They were sentenced in connection with the case.

Carlinville, AL Myers Frost and Bryant Chicago

Old Sailor Faces Indiscretion Charge and Recall

Washington reports Rear Admiral Kirkland is detached from the European naval station amid dissatisfaction over his remarks about President Faure and American missionaries. Commodore Selfridge will succeed him as acting rear admiral, marking a historic father son rise to the top rank.

Washington Kirkland Nval Thomas C. Selfridge, Jr President Faure France Herbert Syria Armenia Kiel Admiral Kirkland Gibraltar Algiers San Francisco Callon Heta North Carolina Inez Armival Kirkland Beever Feldf Belfridge United States Navy Naval Service Admiral Selfridge Thomas Selfridge

County Institute Opens With 970 Teachers Ahead

The Lackawanna county annual teachers institute starts next week for five days in the court house main room. About 970 teachers from Dunmore and Carebondale join Scranton excluded. University and normal school leaders from Benton South Abington Taylor Honesdale Lock Haven participate along with Deputy State Superintendent Houck. Public lectures by Walter Scott and Rev John Hoflere complete the program.

Lackawanna County Court Home Dunmore Carebondale Scranton C.N. Snpder Benton Z. A. Gay South Abington George £. Pruullps Taylor J. B. Brennan Fell Township Eppestein J.P. Gents Ohio State University George M. Phillips Westcheeter State Normal School George W. Twitmeyer Honesdale Margaret Metloskey Lock Haven State Normal School Henry M. Houck Court House Tes. Walter QC. Scott D. Dh Julius Coesar Scott John Hoflare Boekel P University Richmond

Execution Date Reprieve Extended for Bezek Case

Governor Hastings has fixed January 8 1808 for the execution of murderer Bezek unless the board of pardons grants clemency. Bezek received a sixty day extension beginning November 6 after the board recommended at least thirty days more. Attorney George S. Horn said a decision is not expected until the board’s next meeting on Wednesday January 20.

Frans Tezek Board of Pardons Mary Korsie Hastings Novi Board of Parsons George S. Horn Tribune Bezek

Whist Club Entertained on Jefferson Avenue

Feranton oldest card club gathering hosted by William T. Smith at his Jefferson venue home. Dinner preceded whist. attendees included Judges Willard and Gunster, Henry Belin, J H L Anderson, C R Faber, George Sanderson, Kingsbury, Jesseup, N J Robertson, Major Warren, A Alton Davis, Charles Wade, C H Welles, H Torrey, P Price, A H Christy. Major Oakford absent due to a relative’s death.

Feranton Willam T. Smith Jefferson E. N. Willard F. W. Gunster Henry Belin Jn. HL d. Anderson C. R. Faber

Deaths of a Week in Health Board Report

The weekly report shows 31 total deaths, 5 new contagious cases, and 8 deaths from contagious diseases. Four scarlet fever cases and one diphtheria case were recorded, with three typhoid deaths, two scarlet fever deaths, two diphtheria deaths, and one pulmonary complaint death.

Board of Mealth Briges Board of Health

Fall Department Offers Wide Range of Union Suits

The store in Scranton promotes a large stock of Ladies' Gentlemen's and Children's vests pants and union suits with reduced tariffs lowering prices. Specials include Ladies' Onelta Union Suits at 1.00 to 1.25, Children's at 0.04 to 0.60, and the full range of Egyptian blends and fleeced underwear for all ages.

Genta’ Wright Chitéren

Novelties Eye Glasses Opera Glasses and Spectacles

A compact specialty item listing notes a focus on novelty eye wear including eye glasses opera glasses and spectacles offered by a local shop. It highlights a range of optical aids and accessories for period clientele.

Shamokin Scranton Game Off After Club Coordination Snag

H G Beele of Shamokin telephoned The Tribune to explain Scranton failed to field a club for the weekend match. Scranton manager BE A Himore informed Shamokin on Saturday morning that no team could assemble, delaying the game until a later date. Shamokin cannot play midweek games, Mr Seele says.

Scranton H. G. Beele Shamokin The Tribune BE. A.himore Seele Cays

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Fur Cape Astrakhan Capes Charles H. Clark Boston Lark Blanche Lamonton Powell Orran Truvant Market Street Clark Blanche Lamont makHong George McDonald Pittstonians Mackey Floral Wighy Waterloo Isaac Dotson Shooty Man Love Innehter Enterprise Brady Julian Arkansas Robert Filheimmens Vendit Peter Maher Agin On Mountain Huntington W. Va Corbett-Fiteasimmons Mountain State Athletic Club Ble John Bingham Will Nove Fite Fitz Joe Wendig Clarke Spring Lake United Prege Maspetis John W. Mackay Mer Hushand Flynn Dodge Mack Favetore MR. Faure Merciam Parvenon the County Institute Rerck Whist Club Et. Smith Finley Stuttzarter Taree Ee Lackawanna Avenue Tilanthass Wyoming Ave W.J. Weichel Jeweler Dime Bank Spruce St Pennsylvania
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