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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1895
Page
1
Our Blanket Display This Week At See Store
Our Blanket Display This Week showcases an honest White Cotton Blanket praised for comfort and warmth. Blankets priced at 2.50 attractively displayed for easy inspection by shoppers in the vast stock.
Prices and values drive our market leadership claim
The note asserts a focus on taking first place by buying and selling the most. It promises favorable prices this year, suggesting that quotes offered are more advantageous than ever and inviting the reader to infer the rest.
Cotton Blankets at Bargain Prices
Cotton blankets described as the best of rooms colored or white with fancy borders priced from 50c to 1.25. Descriptive ad notes quality and value for shoppers seeking low cost bedding items.
Blankets on Sale Highlight Grays and White Varieties
The ad promotes 50 percent blankets in gray and white tones with claims of durable wear and wool-like quality. Gray blankets priced at $2.00 and $2.60, white blankets from $2.25 to $3.00, marketed as value heavy and extra specials.
All Wool Blankets Offered in Scarlet or White
Advertises scarlet and white blankets described as pure wool with standard quality. Prices shown range from 1.05 to 454 dollars for scarlet blankets and from 6.75 to 95.50 dollars for white blankets, highlighting varying sizes and weights.
Wool Blankets Offered In Plain Tens and Heavy Weave
Local ad promotes natural wool blankets described as pure and soft with heavy feel. Prices are listed at 3.75 and 4.50 dollars. The copy stresses fleecy texture and quality.
Honesdale Blankets Offer Durable Comfort
Honesdale offers a complete line of celebrated blankets praised for durability and high quality. The ad highlights reliability and desirable features, promoting the blankets as unmatched in the market.
Comforts Assortment Advertises Unlimited Fillings
An advertisement touts an assortment of comforts with unlimited fillings and coverings and mentions high er figures for Rider Downs as part of the offer.
England Invites War Over Trinidad Claim In South Atlantic
An Oct 2 dispatch reports Britain may refuse to relinquish the sovereignty of Trinidad, arguing it is a strategic British possession despite Brazilian and Portuguese claims. The piece notes political tension, Brazilian reaction, and British stance as spectating powers debate control of the island. A later section covers a Boston gathering themed Our Young People with talks on religion and Sunday school work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburton
Great Britain
Venezuela
Trinidad
Tirsetl
Filo Jdovico
Brazil
Neo
Senor Mon- Wonea
Enit
Front Viilain
Hiiei
Fruita Press
Rio Jerelte
Republic
Alihoush
Benjamin RK. Gutkeiy
Hkce
Sev
Ida Curtin
Motinn
Thoms . Slicor
Thailito
Wison
Dale Bela
Anita
Helvetia
Arian
Watson
Fuchi
Cazeandra
Poving Iain
Litse
Reed's
Smingler
Barnesbors
Fragality
Alcotiara
Dubely
Reyooldeville
Mathmell
Tehe Valley
Coal Glen
Beach Tree
Clenurfield
Heech Creek
Venezuela Crisis Deepens as Diplomatic Strain Mounts
Turbulent dispatches report growing tensions between Venezuela and Britain over maritime actions and a disputed election. Officials indicate a possible international intervention if demands for compliance escalate, with critical dates cited in November and ongoing pressure on Ne Lugar authorities.
Hayward Confesses in Minneapolis Murder Case
Harry Hayward testifies in a Minneapolis hearing about the Jaf murder plot. He blames Deputy Sheriff Michael Kierce for devising the scheme to collect money and gain access to the jail. Hayward says Kierce controlled the plan and claims he acted as a fooled participant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Harry Hayward
Michael Kierce
Hayward
Kierce
Bayward
Unitarian Leaders Open National Conference in Washington
More than a thousand church members and prominent divines gathered at Metzerott Hall for the national conference of Unitarian and other Protestant denominations. Senter Moor of Massachusetts presided in Worcester, while Dorman B. Eaton of New York led the session. Resolutions denounced political corruption and urged church members to help reform public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Unitarian Church
Metzerott
Maest¢ Hall
National Conference of the
Vitarian
Senter Moor
Massachusetts
Worcester
Dorman B. Eatoh
New York
Durant Murder Trial Transcript Shows Weak Defense
San Francisco reports detailing the defense’s struggles as prosecutors begin presenting testimony. Witnesses including Durant’s fellow student and chemistry experts discuss notes from Tir Chney’s lecture and the murder scene evidence. The trial centers on Durant’s association with the college group and the use of a sharpened tool, with expert testimony on inhaled chemicals and potential effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Det
Gaimaeitre
Darrah
Toehudil
Tir Cheney
Mianehe Lamont
Fran Hn
Amuintaeh Rapils
Previnia
Timike
Dannery
Odfoor
Darah
Iyuan Briners
Adelph Uffeie
Taitcolo
I. FO Chater
S. Ie
Durant
Lee
Parter
Hieon
Agria
Funeral for John Mackevs Prominent Henalis Figures
An obituary notices the funeral of John Mackev, detailing solemn rites and public mourning. The service featured impressive ceremonies, with a pallbearer procession, a flame lit in tribute, and excerpts honoring the deceased. The event drew local officials and community members, including noted figures and mascots present at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pati
John W Mackay
Mackay
Norves
Earrliuston
Ail Qtr
Ivelyn
The Crow and the Train: A British Rail Incident
A chaotic train episode near Toyersford ends with passengers urged to avoid entry as a crowd confronts the line. The train suffers a derailment risk while crew members count injuries and seek safety, amid conflicting reports from witnesses and officials.
Battle at Theater Reveals Narrow But Violent Clash
After a theater collapse, workers clashed with knives and weapons. Several injured, one shot through the leg. Police arrived to quell the unrest and arrest those involved pending hearings. The incident highlights escalating tensions among workers and security forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glaea
Fred
Tian
Kennedy Disputed Assault Trial Before Squire Rowe
In Mis Cave at Shamokin John Kennedy faced accusations of assault and battery before Squire Rowe. A struggle ended with Kennedy overpowered and jailed as evidence was reviewed. Dedication of Pennsylvania Monuments on the Chickamauga battlefield was postponed due to unspecified reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamokin
Squire Rowe
Evenia
John Kennedy
Harrisburg
Chichumauge
Weremany
Navy
Advanc in Cent New York Prices at Tidewater
Following the advance to tidewater on marine prices today the Delaware and Hudson Canal company advanced western prices to the Ena 080 for other. At Chicago prices 8S for uncertainty and regional markets show movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cent
New York
Tidewater
Delaware and Hutson Canal Company
Chica
President Cleveland Arrives in Atlanta Amid Nationwide Welcome
President Cleveland and cabinet arrive in Atlanta for an exposition visit. Thousands greet the distinguished party as they pass through Georgia streets, shake hands with residents, and tour the Aragon hotel precinct. A grand dinner and public events mark the day while labor unrest reports hint at pending tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Cleveland
Feis
Gelinlulo
Union Station
Treaole
Southern Railway
Aragon Hotel
Trong
McClaeveland
Wipdown
Sparttansiure
Greenville
BOC
Palmetto
Ine
Ehiely
Old parties scored at temperance union delegates meeting
The Women's Christian Temperance Union delegates debated party fidelity and policy for nearly three hours. Prohibition plank support split the room as debates on suffrage and the Prohibition party drew contention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Christian Temperance Willem
Poly
Ain
Mernta
Tragic Death by Strychnine of Indiana Toddler
In Terre Haute on October 22 Ella Duncan a one year old daughter of a laborer died after taking strychnine bought with money the mother gave for candy as she walked to school. She had confessed two weeks earlier to being betrayed and expressed repeated wishes to die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Ella Duncan
Miner strike grips Norhern Pennsylvania miners
Reports from Philipsburg say William B. R. Wilson a master workman of the Knights of Labor toured mines in Northern and Central Pennsylvania and attended a mass meeting at Houtsdale where the strike appears to have...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philipsburg
Plu
William BR. Wilson
Order of the Knights of Labor
Norhern
Pennsylvania
Houtsdale
International Yacht Race Conditions For America's Cup
New York Oct 22 The promised conditions for the next summer's race between the distant shore and the American boat for the America's Cup mirror Defender Valkyrie terms with one change a five day time limit from six. The race format calls for best three of five races starting July 2 with Sandy Hook as the starting point and a clause protecting crews if serious yacht accidents occur before or during the preparatory signal or race. The cup committee thanks the challenger for the confidence shown in their committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Percy Theilpsson
Royal Victoria Yacht Club
Charles Day Rowe
Row
Victoria Vacht
Cup Committee
Re Battle Committee
Sandy Hook
Simetica
More Trouble Ahead for Pittsburg Banks Suit Over City Interest
Pittsburg authorities plan to sue First National Bank and others claiming interest wrongly paid to contractors. City Attorney Moreland alleges a conspiracy with banks and ex city official to drain city funds while paying 2 to 8 percent interest. The action aims to recover interest and seek further charges from banks and officials as investigations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Fthat
Allegheny National
Trademen's National
Firet Nadhonea Bank
Burleigh
Morelind
Hote
Petraud
Olew
Woc
Moreland
Mortheee
Amouel
Letereset Oil
Fi Quests
Mrenter
Atharier
Pennsylvania State League Plans New Franchise Alignments
President John Hanlon leads the State League in reorganizing clubs for the coming season. Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, Reading, Lancaster, Philadelphia and others will form a revised circuit with Carbondale transferring to Hoarding under manager Marty Swift. Players allocated by the league will be distributed among member cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RoenMling
John Hanlon
Pennesylvania State League
Scranton
Hanon
Morkle
Harteion
Marty Swift
Levue
King Pacers Meet and Racing Records Set
Frank Acgn Lowers Mis Record Paeing enviet at Strode Viel Kentucky on October meeting day. He won the last three of the five heats and lowered his record despite a strong wind. Geers led in heats three and four with close noses, while Joe Patchen showed signs of lameness. Other notes include political items from Columbus and Harrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Acgn
Strode
Elnce
Acan
Robert J
Geers
Joe Patchen
Howell
Fight Over Corbett and Fitzsimmons Fight Cancelled in Hot Springs
Corbett fails to agree with Julian and threatens to fight for nothing if Fitzsimmons refuses terms. Chicago and Dallas promoters clash while Florida Club officials nudge toward private bout sites. Corpus Christi potential private fight discussed as Texas prize law looms. German cruiser Wärttemberg reportedly aground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Ark
Supreme Court
Corbett
Fitagioinens
Martin Julian
Fitzsimmons
Jaulian
Dan Stuart
Florida Club
Dallas
Julian
Corpus Christi Hig
Morita Club
Chicago
Gerbert
Ju- Nan
Corpus Christ On
Texas
Frida cl
F'riin- Amon
Fitzellamona
Arkanes
Vere
Flezeimmae
Will
Tam
Tieelon
Horbett
Ready
Neiling
Fitgelmmonsers
Steing Lake
Totel
Promatera
Corps Christ
Texan
Fusstrions
Sali
United Presa
Brady
New York
Coleraine furnace store burglarized and burned in Bethlehem
In Bethlehem near Coleraine furnace a general store was burglarized early this morning and then set on fire. The building was destroyed, with losses estimated near ten thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Coleraine Furnace
General Dobson Retired
Harrisburg notes a retirement of General Dobson amid local oblique reports and scattered details about military service and postwar life in the capital city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dobson
Harrisburg
R. Dobson
Eee
Otton Dors Chai
Aulonal
Finley's Promotes Large Stock and Low Prices on Wear
The department store touts a wide stock of Ladies and Gentlemen's wear including vests pants and union suits. As sole Scranton agents they highlight reduced tariffs pushing lower prices and improved quality with several specials in Union Suits and undergarments and a full line of gloves and hosiery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Fall Eyeglasses Opera Glasses and Spectacles
Fall eyewear specialty focusing on eyeglasses opera glasses and spectacles offered with expert fitting and a range of styles for vision and stage use. Local shop advertises diverse frames lenses and accessories for comfort and clarity.
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Jack Frost
Minke
Honesdale Blankets
GLOBE
England
Portuanls
THE
Ateair
Atlepoud
Polonta Atti
Urian
Salih
Gelewy
Nis
Voice OF Unitarians
Purant
Windsor
Butte
John Mackevs
Henalis
Voune Willindake
Cosmeter
Toyersford
Fas
Kennedy
Mr. Cleveland
Party
Piedmont
Pennsyivan Ta
Hnorleigh
Pitteborg National
PUE New State League
Wilkes Barre and
King Pacers
Neoffer Mannears
Columbus
C. W. Heoffer
Brice
United States
Nemera
Mr. Harrison
Harrison
Fifth Avenue
Indianapolis
Fie
Nea
Eedge Oo
Pat Meerut
Champion
Bob
Kiel
Wurttemburg
Baltic Sea
Battegat
Brandenburg
Sachsen
Finley
Stuttgarter
Onelta
Wright
Lackawanna Avenue
Wyoming Ave
W.J. Weichel
Gobin
Allene Town
Charles W. Abbott
Allentown
Augustus Eagle
Catasauqua
Caplain
W. D. Rierick
Paterson
N. J
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