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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1895
Page
1
A chilly scene unfolds at a local shop as a frosty display featuring winter decor and frost effects draws shoppers. The setting highlights winter atmosphere with bright decorations and a themed storefront.
Our Blanket Display This Week showcases a wide selection of solid comfort white cotton blankets at $5.50. The display reveals an extensive stock with prices advancing by barely perceptible amounts, offering luxurious warmth and generous size for inspection this week.
We announce we buy most and sell mortgaged goods with prices this year more favorable to you than ever. Our quote suggests superior terms and strong value for customers seeking mortgage related offers.
The beer that ever came from looms, colored or white, fancy borders 50c to $1.25.
The advertisement promotes gray or white blankets with 50 percent wool content as durable and good as all wool. Gray blankets priced at 2.00 and 2.60 dollars, white blankets from 2.25 to 4.00 dollars.
Scarlets and whites offered as pure wool blankets with prices ranging from 3.25 to 4.50 dollars for scarlet and 3.75 to 9.50 dollars for white. Product emphasizes standard quality and purity of wool across colors.
A local advertisement promotes natural wool blankets described as pure undyed, soft, fleecy and very heavy. Two price points are listed at 3.75 dollars and 4.50 dollars.
Local shop promotes Hcaesdale blankets as a full line of well made, urbane comforts with all features expected of quality bed coverings. The campaign highlights their celebrated status and promise of durability and style for customers.
An item notes an assortment of fills and coverings from Comforts and cites higher figures for Rider Downs. The fragment mentions pricing or measurements but lacks full context or dates. The readable details point to a catalog or ad style brief referencing Comforts products and Rider Downs.
Special to the Scranton Tribune reports in Washington that Tom Reed will likely be speaker and shape committees. The piece discusses possible clerks sergeant at arms and door keeper, plus fights for the ways and means chair, with Dalzell Payne and Quay influence shaping choices for Pennsylvania figures and party strategy.
A fragment mentions paying back Postmaster Wandling for stolen stamps and a figure named W. R. Bell facing a busy time. The text hints at a winter effort to pass a bill or reimbursement, with the subject preparing to handle a crowded workload.
Washington reports that Venezuelan minister Mr Andrade had a brief talk with Secretary Olney. The ultimatum was only incidentally mentioned and is believed sent to Berlin to pass to Caracas for delivery to President Crespo. Doubts remain whether it has left Berlin.
Washington Oct 25 A rumored cabinet clash between the president and Secretary of State over foreign policy is dismissed as fake An alleged split would contradict Mr Olney s long standing views and the president s known stance on Monroe doctrine questions The report links to the Vene zuela boundary dispute and rests on gossip without substance.
A mound on Henry T. Niles’s farm outside Toedo city limits yielded about twenty skeletons laid in rows with a single burial showing a coffin-like case. A distinctive pottery bowl, with tied ornamentation and large capacity, was found beside one skeleton. Measurements suggest the interments date to an older era, with jaws and teeth larger than present, and further digging planned.
Fifteen year old Josie Richter vanished after stepping outside her Breuben township home in the cold night. A wide search of Sparland area hills and ravines drew blanks as frantic parents fear abduction or worse. Relatives say she was in good spirits before her disappearance.
A Baltimore area rail collision occurred near Bowie Station on October 24. Engine 113 moving north backed into a work train on the Pope's Creek line, resulting in one death and three injuries. The wreck happened as a northbound express was passing.
Amos Foresman Jr. 23, unmarried, and Albert Seeling were returning from a society meeting near Llewellyn when a Philadelphia and Reading coal train struck them on the Mine Turn Branch. Foresman died instantly with fatal injuries. Seeling injured. Both lived in Pottsville.
The Baltimore and Ohio bridge over Gamble Creek eight miles east of Washington Pa on the Wheeling division was burned today. All traffic on the division is stopped until a new bridge is built. The fire started from hot coals dropping from the ash pan of a freight locomotive.
Philadelphia report notes Senator Quay disputing claims he seeks dictatorial power over the party. He denies plans for a cabinet post, saying he would only consider the navy role if offered, and asserts his aim to help nominate and elect a Republican president while stressing American naval progress and maritime strength.
In Wahpeton Minnesota Oct 25 the Christine county residents face mail disruption after postmaster Olof Berglund was removed by the law in a neighboring state. He allegedly ferried liquor to Breckenridge and was jailed for ninety days.
Parts of a broken rod were first noticed near Lima as the Pennsylvania Fast Line with Senator Brice's private car approached. Trackmen discovered the damage just before the train would have reached the point, preventing a potential accident. Beice's family, Chairman Smilley and Walter H. Ritchie were aboard the train.
Hollidaysburg October 25 a juror's winking habit may force a retrial in the Crase defrauding creditors case. Merchant Jacob Crase was convicted and moved for a new trial citing a juror winked several times at prosecutor G A Horner a Baltimore wholesale merchant. The court held the case under advisement.
Ottis Jacoby of Buterville suddenly inherits $275,000 from a Philadelphia aunt. He travels with his brother George Jacoby of Ohio to claim the estate after the aunt's death.
In Pittsburgh on October 26 the court released the man accused of murdering Isaac Joyce at the First Avenue hotel on his own recognizance after defense attorneys moved for release. The action effectively closes the initial court chapter in the case.
Evans had been jailed since May 4 after a grand jury indictment. The Commonwealth moved to proceed, but District Attorney Haymaker agreed to the defense motion and released the defendant without bail. Whether the case will be tried remains uncertain.
In New Castle Pennsylvania on October 25 Clark Ray shot his father Howard Ray twice in the chest and groin to defend his mother during a petty quarrel. Five shots were fired. Howard Ray dragged to a neighbor for help and is dying. The wife disclaims knowledge. the elder asks for time to let the son flee if he chooses.
Duns Trade Review reports overall business remains encouraging with cooler weather boosting retail trade. Imports show a sharp rise while steel and iron markets face mixed signals as production and demand shift. Exports up 40 percent for the week. failures in the United States total 201 versus 23 a year ago.
Corbett sends telegrams to Dwyer and others urging stake money be sent promptly and plans to stay in Hot Springs through November. The stance signals readiness to face Fitzsimmons under any circumstances while Julian accuses him of cowardice if he fails to meet. Vendig moves to secure a circus tent option, signaling further changes soon. Fitzsimmons trains at Corpse Caret but doubts a match with Corbett, calling recent delays a personal disappointment.
An investigation, led by W Co Moore of Philadelphia, arrives in Pittsburg at the local post office. Postmaster O Donnell denies sensational reports and refuses comment while charges circulate among local Democrats about a major political fight.
The Interstate Commerce Commission issued its decision on reparations sought by shippers against several railroad lines including Western New York and Pennsylvania and Lehigh Valley, and against Fitchburg, Benton and Maine railroads, Delaware and Hudson Canal. The aggregate reparations award totals 844,580. The defendants are held severally liable.
Deputy Attorney General Elkin issued an opinion to Mine Inspector Stein of Shamokin clarifying that the phrase practical experience as a miner in the 1891 anthracite act includes laborers loaders roadmen repairmen and others who work in mines but do not mine coal This broad reading is expected to raise applicant numbers for mine and assistant mine foreman examinations.
Executions were named this morning in Harrisburg. Details indicate trouble for a clothing merchant tied to an Erie operation and a related sales dispute in the vicinity.
Kaneville Till October 21 The post office faces a flood of letters part of a chain scheme begun by Mdina KR Brown to collect 1,000,000 used stamps for a crippled girl. Letters arrive at 6,000 daily from foreign lands, with stamps and numbers growing beyond comprehension. Government transfers mail to dead letter office at high cost while claims of cures prove unfounded.
An old shoehorn of a catalog lists multiple skirts with names Finleys, Morven, and Quilted options. Descriptions note fabrics Satine and Flannel, trims, bands, and varying prices from 1.15 to 2.45, with mentions of sizes and decorative features.
George McCormick from Finville Kansas was arrested at State and Twenty third streets for handing out ten and twenty dollar bills to passersby. A crowd gathered as he distributed money and questioned whether a man can give to the poor. The court discharged him after the exchange with Justice Glen.
The Scranton Public Library board met at Albright Memorial building yesterday afternoon. Librarian Carr reported September activity showing 10 407 volumes checked out and 2911 volumes issued to members at month end. The largest single day issue was 1047 on Sept 28.
The Sheridan Monument fair opens tonight in Music Hall with speeches by Mayor W. L. Connell Judge F. W. Gureler and Colonel E. B. Ripple. Lawrence band to furnish music. Mrs. Sheridan responds to relic loan request with approval for exhibit at the fair.
Eastern Pennsylvania sees fair weather with westerly winds. Western Pennsylvania remains fair with winds shifting to the southwesterly. In northern areas Saturday evening winds change as forecast.
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