Jack Frosts Enemy Arrives At Store
A quirky feature notes the so called enemy of Jack Frost appearing in a local shop as a playful, invulnerable force against winter’s chill, described with whimsy and fantasy tone.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1895
Page
1
Blanket display promotes honest white cotton offerings
Our Blanket Display This Week showcases a wide range of White Cotton Blankets in solid sizes and weights. Prices begin at $3.50 as the stock is opened and arranged for inspection this week.
Values and Prices Promised as Best Yet This Year
A dealer asserts their value leadership by buying and selling the most and promises prices this year more favorable to customers than ever before, inviting confidence in a strong market stance.
Cotton Blankets From Looms A Vintage Finest
A brief note extols cotton blankets as the best from looms in colored or white with fancy borders, celebrating quality textile craft.
Special Blanket Sale Promises Durable Woollike Comfort
Fifty percent off on gray and white blankets touted as long wearing and nearly as good as wool. Prices range from 2.25 to 4.00 with gray blankets at 2.50 and 2.90 and white options 2.25 to 4.00. The ad emphasizes value and durability for home use.
All Wool Blankets Scarlet or White Best Standards
Scarlet blankets priced from 2.25 to 4.50 and white blankets from 3.75 to 4.50. Purest wool used in every thread reflects a standard of quality.
Natural Wool Blankets From Pure Undyed Wools
Plainspoken sales copy notes natural wool blankets are undyed and heavy. Prices are listed at 3.75 and 4.50 dollars, describing softness and quality without further detail.
Blankets Highlighted for Durability and Quality Features
An advertisement touts a complete line of blankets praised for durability and desirable features, promising values and quality for discerning buyers. The copy emphasizes lasting performance and overall reliability of the product range.
Comforts Assortment and Cider Downs Highlight
An ad outlines an assortment of unlimited fillings and coverings and notes high figures for Cider Downs. The brief mentions product variety and a regional price emphasis tied to Cider Downs.
Platt Favors Delayed Convention in Presidential Planning
Pennsylvania Senator Quay meets ex Senator Platt at the Fifth Avenue hotel in New York for a talks aimed at naming the Republican presidential candidate. Clarkson and Carter attend as they weigh an early or late convention while Quay leans toward experience in campaign management and Platt argues against a prolonged campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Matthew Stanley Quay
Pennsylvania
Fifth Avenue
Thomas C. Platt
United States
Thomas Carter
Boston
James 8
Clarkson
Platt
Grover Cleveland
Republican National Committee
Washington
Quay
Philadelphia
Platts
Cleveland
Carter
Alger
Michigan
Chauncey Filley
Miecouri
Thomas H. Camer
Republican Committee
Filley
St. Louis
Pittsburg
San Francisco
Itla
San Francisco Aims to Host National Republican Convention
Frisco races to secure the 1920 Republican national convention with initial fundraising reaching 9000 toward a $100,000 goal. Prominent leaders from multiple parties push the bid and promise careful consideration by national committee members for San Francisco’s bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
National Republican
San Franciscs
Clarina
Large Crowd Attends Hill Campaign Address in New York
A massive audience packed Cooper Union as Senator David R. Hill spoke under the State Democratic committee. Every seat and aisle were filled with many turned away at the door. Hill announced he would go to Ohio to aid Governor Campbell’s campaign for three to four days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper Unit
New York
Cooper Enion
State Democratic Committee
David R. Hill
Hill
Ohio
Campbell
Republican National Committee Meeting Called for 1896 Convention
The Republican National Committee meets at the Arlington Hotel in Washington on December 10 1895 at 2 p m to designate time and place for the 1896 National Convention and to transact other business as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican National Committee
Washington
New York
Thomas H. Carter
Arlington Hotel
Washington, D. C
Talmage Installed as Co-Pastor at First Presbyterian
In Washington on October 3 a large audience attended the installation of Rev. T DeWitt Talmage as co-pastor of the First Presbyterian Church known as the president's church since President Cleveland is a member. Dr Talmage’s role was to pronounce the benediction.
Lehigh Valley official in serious condition after stroke
John Taylor, general traffic manager of the Lehigh Valley railroad, who suffered a third paralytic stroke in a few days, is reported tonight by attending physicians to be somewhat improved though the condition remains serious at his Bethlehem home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Taylor
Bethlehem
John Taylor
Lehiad Valley Railroad
Saratoga School Ship Reaches Philadelphia After European Cruise
The Pennsylvania school ship Saratoga arrived in Philadelphia tonight from a five month summer cruise visiting European ports. All aboard are reported well and in good spirits. The report notes the vessel’s return and the crew’s health after the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Philadelphia
Fire destroys mill and boiler house in town fire
A blaze tonight wiped out the mill with the engine and boiler house of Davia and Mowrey. The fire origin is unknown. Ten carloads of grain were stored there this week. The flames also damaged lumber sheds though insurance covers the building and contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davia & Mowrey
Spain to Arm Atlantic Steamers for Cuba War Readiness
Madrid dispatch reports Spain will arm several transatlantic steamers of a Spanish company and convert the Numancia and Victoria into modern warships by December. Vessels will sail for Cuba as a precaution against potential U.S. recognition of Cuban insurgents as belligerents, a move seen as escalating toward war footing and intercepting neutral ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Cuba
London
The
Central News
Madrid
trand-Atlantic Company
Numancia
Victoria
Spain
Captain Wagner Forcibly Swallows Teeth In Allentown
Allentown Pa Oct 23 Captain H C Wagner veteran and brewing company secretary is in serious condition after swallowing his false teeth during sleep. He woke choking and vomited as he realized the teeth had lodged in his throat Doctors advise immediate surgical removal in Philadelphia to prevent peritonitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allentown
H. C. Wagner
Warner
Mme
Wagner
Philadelphia
Two Attempts to Murder Harrington For Life in Royalston
In Royalston Mississippi on October 1 two attempts were made to murder Charles Harrington aged 19 who lives with his mother near Fitewilliam inc. Earlier an attempt targeted his wagon to cause an accident. Last evening a shot was fired at Harrington while in the barn. the ball passed through his hat into a beam. An iron bore was hurled through a window onto Harrington's bed. he was unharmed. The selectmen met to discuss the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royalston
Miss
Charles Harrington
Fitewilliam Inc
Harrington
Newton
Flawed City Hall Construction Exposed by St. Louis Committee
The investigative committee reports fraud in the partial city hall project. Iron columns show blow holes hidden by cement and paint. Roof trusses fail to bear weight, towers may not withstand winds, and roof tiling is defective. The structure lacks drainage and connections, risking a costly reconstruction of the granite and iron edifice valued at about 60,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Oct
Kennedy Bill Attacked by Judge Ewing in Allegheny
Judge Ewing of Allegheny questions the Kennedy school bill ruling while the court hints it's against bond issues but does not definitively decide on constitutionality. The decision leaves the issue unresolved pending higher court guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Ewing
Allegheny
Pritehurs
Judes Ewing
Kennedy School
Bonda
Wiriden
Treasury receipts show a sharp drop in three months
Commissioner Miller reports internal revenue receipts for the current fiscal quarter totaling 97,744,478 dollars, down 20,200,000 from the same period last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Miller
Internal Revenue
Sexennial League to Continue in Reduced Form
The Sexennial league will operate on a reduced scale with the endowment feature eliminated. A surplus of 750000 in Philadelphia Trust companies will be distributed among members based on the amount each has paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Sexennial League
Pavitadelphia Trust Companies
Tragic Accidents and Seasonal Snowmeasures Across Regions
Reports from Lancaster Pennsylvania and Shamokin recount fatal injuries as a young man crushed by a freight train wheel near Fragers. In Michigamme Michigan snow has persisted with record early seasonal snowfall for a week. Baltimore hosts a ceremony as six women are consecrated as deaconesses of the general synod of the Evangelical Lutheran church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigamme
Mich
Baragua County
Here
Baltimore
General Synod of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Lena Kasewurm
Plymouth
The Majestic’s Swift Passage to Liverpool
The Majestic, from New York October 16 bound for Liverpool, passed Downt’s Rock at 8:17 a.m. today. The passage time was seven days, ten hours and twenty-four minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic
Queenstown
New York
Liverpool
Cleveland at Atlanta Adopts Golden Rule in Civic Ties
Atlanta on October 23 welcomed President Cleveland and delegation at the Cotton States Exposition. The day featured a long military parade with units from Fort McPherson and several states, a prayer by Dr L S Hopkins, and a ten minute introduction before Cleveland spoke on national unity, liberty, and the general welfare. The president shook hands with the crowd for an hour, visited government and race displays, and later attended a champagne luncheon and a reception, amid fireworks and city events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Pesident
Aragon
Cleveland
United States
Fort McPherson
Connecticut
Virginia
North Carolina
Georgia
O'Ferrall
Coffin
New Haven
Conn
Clevelaner
L. S&s Houpkins
Athinta
Collier
United State
Iin
Piedmont
Sofelock
Mr. Cleveland
Arkansas Supreme Court upholds prize fighting ban
The Arkansas Supreme Court quashed proceedings in the Corbett habeas corpus case and ruled the 1891 prize fighting statute valid. Corbett faces arrest and a peace bond, while promoters consider further moves. Hot Springs reports conflicting plans for a November bout and ongoing negotiations to stage a match between Corbett and Fitzsimmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Supreme Court
Leatherman
Hot Springs
Corbett
Dan Stuart
Dallas
Fitzsimmons
Joe Wendly
John Fitzpatrick
Coleman House
New York
Lavigne
Jack McAuliffe
Martin Julian
United Press
Nileht
Waters
Ehall
Florida Club
Flizaimmons
Florida Clot
W. A. Brody
Spring Lake
Babcock
The
Athleticc Association
Celleney
Poeltlan
Joe Vendiz
Citizens’ Committee
Brady and
Julian
Babcockh
Brady
Destructive fires sweep multiple Bradford area sites
A morning blaze destroyed portions of Ceres including the Grand Central hotel and several stores in Bradford County. Loss estimated at 30000 dollars. Nearby Cornwall area barns and outbuildings burned with crops, livestock saved, loss around 5000 dollars. Duryea Ka buska hotel and four houses burned, total loss about 3000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
Ceres
Grand Central Hotel
Grand Central
Lebanon
Martin Steeser
Cornwall Township
Cornwall
Wilkes-Barre
Kabuska
Duryea
Movements of Ocean Vessels Oct in New York
Ships arrived and sailed from New York October 23 including Teutonic from Liverpool and State of California from Glasgow. Vessels sighted in port or passing The Lizard include Majestic and Manitoba, with routes toLondon Southampton Liverpool Hamburg and Rotterdam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Teutonic
Liverpool
State of California
Glasgow
Southampton
Germante
Southwerk
Victim Dies After Assault in Cole City
Maggie Henderson of Cole City Ga dies following an assault in October. The suspect New Smith a Black man described as a convict in a camp is linked to the case as the potential assailant. Police and local officials report ongoing investigation and no immediate arrest details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole City
Maggie Henderson
New Smith
Wing Shoot in Baltimore at Dupont live bird tournament
The second day drew a large crowd as five events were shot with all birds cleared in each. About fifty top shots from across the country compete for a handicap ahead of tomorrow’s events. Winners receive around 800 in prize money plus a silver cup as top honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Dupont
White Ribbon Liberalism Adopted by Willard Led Union Stand
At the Baltimore WCTU session Miss Willard carried the convention toward fraternal ties with Catholic and Hebrew women. The hand of fellowship was extended after a spirited plea for inclusion, while other resolutions urged U S action on Armenia and thanks to Theodore Roosevelt for Sabbath saloon closures in New York. The next annual meeting may be in Los Angeles amid broad public support for temperance laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Miss Willard
White Ribbon Society
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Stevens
South
Avery
Mise Willard
National Committee
Mira Willard
Miles Willard
United States
Diplomatic Council of the Nations
Armenia
Theodore Roosevelt
New York City
Los Angeles
Cal
Muele Hall
Hiamera
Penn Eleven Held to Thirty by Duquesne Club
Pittsburg game at Exposition Park saw the University of Pennsylvania limited to 30 points, a season low for the squad. Minds, Blair, and Gelbert starred for Penn as Duquesne defended well, attendance the season’s largest crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
T Duquesne Country and Athletic Club
Exposition Park
Pitteburgers
Bos
Blair
Gelbert
University
iRouse
Wagonhurst
Woodruf
Hull
Swarthmore Eleven Loses Jewelry at Rutgers Clubhouse
Swarthmore football players left clothing and valuables in a gym closet at Rutgers college grounds in New Brunswick New Jersey. After the game their jewelry and pocketbooks were stolen valued at 1600 dollars with no clue to the thief. The wearing apparel remained untouched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swarthmore Eleven
New Jersey
New Brunswick
N. J
Swartmore
Rutgers
Return to Work Amid Strikes in Johnstown District
In Johnstown Pennsylvania workers at Dunlo mines resume operations after a period of stoppage. Indications point to renewed activity in the Solea area as miners return to work in this district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ormers
Johnstown
Ay Ie Dunlo
Thin
Finley’s Skirts: Fast Black Satine and Moreen Underskirts
An ad lists various underskirts with finishes and pricing. Items include Fast Black Satine with ruffles and flannel lining at $1.19 and $1.70, Moreen underskirts at $1.09 and $1.90, extra fine underskirts at $2.45 and $29, plus quilted satin and other skirts in Mahali and Brilliantine priced near $2.45 to $4.0.
Fall Eye Glasses Opera Glasses and Spectacles Special
A local shop highlights a range of eyewear including fall fashion eyeglasses opera glasses and spectacles. The emphasis is on specialty frames and seasonal styles for readers and shoppers seeking distinctive optics.
Governor Hastings Heads Pennsylvania Delegation to Atlanta Expo
Governor Hastings and state officials plus the Atlanta exposition commission depart on a special train November 11 for Atlanta to participate in Pennsylvania day ceremonies on the 14th. A one day stop at Chattanooga will let them inspect the Chickamauga battlefield monuments in progress. The governor, Lieutenant Governor Lyon, and Judge Williams will speak on Pennsylvania day with Mrs. Hastings directing the Woman’s Building program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Hastings
Atlanta
Pennsylvania
Chattanooga
Chickamauga
Lyon
Sosee Williams
Supreme Court
Woman's
Fair Weather in Eastern Pennsylvania With Cool Winds
Eastern Pennsylvania experiences fair conditions with cool northwesterly winds. Daytime temperatures remain mild while evening chills persist. No significant weather hazards are reported across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
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Jack Frost
Gonesdale
GLOBE
MR. Platt
Senator Quay
Frisco
Senator Hill
City
Pargot
Warrington
Jobbery
Kennedy Bill
Democratic Financiering
Lancaster
Fragers
Pennsylvania Railroad
Warren L. Bucks
Shamokin
George Ruak
Nataile
Rusk
George Levine
Levine
Carlile
Stevenson
Arkansas Supreme Court
the Penney
Peeeea All Ines
Riptember
Ember W Jaaweat
Yale
Williams
Harvard
Haverford College
Middletown
Amherst
Wesleyan
Princeton
Walon College
Finley
Lackawanna Avenue
Lewis, Reilly & Davies
Wyoming Ave
W.J. Weichel
Jeweler
Dime Bank
Weather Report
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