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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1895
Page
1
Our Blanket Display This Week offers a wide range of white cotton blankets at 60c and up to 8 60, with a grand assortment arranged for easy viewing. The ad touts comfort warmth and a broad stock for inspection during the promotion.
A dealer asserts they buy and sell most, claiming the quoted prices this year are more favorable to customers than ever before, inviting readers to draw their own conclusion.
Advertises cotton blankets in assorted colors and whites priced from 50 cents to 1 dollar and 25 cents, highlighting quality and variety available from the loom produced stock.
Advertises gray and white blankets with 50 percent wool content. Gray blankets priced at $2.00 and $2.50. white blankets range from $2.25 to $4.00. Promotes quality and wear comparable to all wool.
Scarlet blankets priced from 3.25 to 4.50 dollars and white blankets from 3.50 to 3.76 dollars. Purest wool used in every thread across all standards.
Advertises undyed natural wool blankets described as soft fleecy and very heavy with prices of 3.75 and 4.50 likely in a store catalog.
Honesdale offers a complete line of blankets praised for lasting durability and valued features. The copy emphasizes matchless strength and the presence of desirable blanket qualities.
The notice touts Comforts offerings with unlimited fillings and coverings as the best, noting higher figures for Cider Downs in the listing.
The article argues Britain seeks to deepen its claim to a large Venezuelan territory in the Caratal gold region inherited from Spain. It cites mining investors’ motives, critiques a boundary line favored by Britain, and discusses the historical rights to Orinoco area and the Essequibo.
Patrolman Mills responded to a disturbance at a disreputable house on Center street near Raymond court about 10 PM. Four women and three men fought. Jack Thomas was arrested after resisting officers. Thomas and Jones escaped but Jones was later captured. the group had been out for a carriage ride to Pittston and were extremely drunk.
At 1.20 am a 160 man mob attacked the Tiffin jail seeking to hang Leander J. Martin after his alleged beating of a boy and the murder of city marshal August Schultz. A volley from Winchester rifles killed Henry Mutechler Jr and Christian Matz, while two attackers were shot.
In Middletown New York Oct 7 1917 searchers delved into the mystery of Mrs Lavinia Ward missing from Livingston Manor. Riley Carl was found nearby and questioned fueling theories that Milton Ward the husband killed her. Ward was arrested then released on parole as investigators monitor the case closely.
Town Committeeman George Fisher and Thomas E Hayes were robbed on Broad street near Greenswood Lake railroad bridge. Fisher leaped from his carriage, pursued two highwaymen up the embankment, and lashed them as they fled. attackers then pelted the car with stones, but the pair escaped unharmed.
City officials including Mayor Conniel City Solicitor Torrey and Controller Widmayer met with Attorney Rhoades regarding the Shiffer claim for 6000. Rhoades offered 174 as final settlement of the $6000 balance for Linden Street and Swetland Street bridge approaches. The dispute stems from a release after a 4000 payment and questions about signatory mental capacity. Auditing committee relief anticipated after ongoing council discussions.
Funds shortage threatens the Ninth and Robinson street widening project. Officials report land acquisition costs near $28,000, with only about $1,800 available plus $240 leftover from a $3,000 appropriation. Condemnation or project cancellation seems likely, delaying the Weat Side until March for budget steps.
Noted New York political reformer Dr Parkhurst is expected to speak in Scranton thanks to the efforts of his friend Rev G T Price. The appearance is anticipated as a key local event and signals renewed civic interest in reform discourse.
Ottumwa Iowa reports the death of Mrs Harper Bishop ruled peritonitis after alleged poisoning by a gang of counterfeiters. Her daughter Gracie vanished six weeks earlier and John Velvick of Daweon Nebraska traveled to investigate the mystery linking the Bishops to Maud West and Harper case exposure.
Count Emich of Alt Leiningen-Westerburg was found guilty of enticing a German girl Lisette Schnwelsofer to London for immoral purposes and keeping her here. Olga Bauernfeind and accomplice Gellem received prison terms for their roles.
London reports the government plans an inland expedition from the Gold Coast in November toward Ashanti capital Conmasele after Ashanti rejects a renewed ultimatum. The move signals a renewed pressure over demands involving a British agent and armed escort.
The text notes English papers mostly silent on the expedition while the Aborigines Protective Society begins to speak for Ashanti natives. It frames annexation as a looming first step and signals rising activist concern among indigenous rights advocates.
In Constantinople Sir Philip Currie reports the Sultan is firmly determined to carry out reforms in Armenia and to appoint competent officials to a reform commission. Grand Vizier Kiamil Pasha gave similar assurances. A Trebizond eye witness describes massacres, with at least six hundred Armenians killed and Armenian settlements burned.
Scranton football team defeated Shamokin 8 to 0 in a hard fought Saturday match at Shamokin before about a thousand spectators. Scranton leveraged superb interference and tackles from Decker Allen and Coggins, while Shamokin’s Brennan and Marr showed strong work, though unable to score in the second half.
London reports Timothy Healy will launch a new Dublin daily with about £50,000 from mining stocks as part of a £200,000 fortune made by Healy and partners Chance and O Driscoll in the South African mining boom. The venture follows Healy led Independent backing and mixed public reception in Dublin.
Gen George R Williams, back in Washington representing Cramps Shipbuilding, says Japan's navy expansion bill to be decided by the Diet soon. If approved, the United States could win a sizable portion of the shipbuilding work, contradicting reports of already awarded contracts.
In Reading Pennsylvania on October 26 John Rader age 15 shot William Schwartz age 18 at Schwartz’s home. Rader believed the cartridge blank but the bullet shattered a rib and likely lodged near the stomach. He fled but was captured today and confined.
The Raev. T. DeWitt Talmago began his co-pastorate at the First Presbyterian church with his inaugural service. An immense congregation filled the house, reflecting strong interest in his characteristic sermon and leadership.
Washington notes show diplomatic circles signaling tensions in the Americas. Russia’s fleet movements toward China and possible northern Pacific rail terminus fears heighten Britain’s isolation as France vows counterweight in Brazil.
The Scranton base ball club faces sheriff sale as it carries debt and a contested franchise. Tim Hurst, National League umpire, negotiates for purchase and may represent others including Pat Powers of the Eastern league, who seeks Newark’s inclusion. The sale aims to resolve debt and transfer control without further burden.
Report from the Velodrome D'Hiver notes a tense race involving American riders and local competitors as tensions rise during the event. Officials kept spectators orderly while athletes pushed the pace and teams vied for early season traction.
A catalog of fast black satin underskirts, mohair and brilliantine quilts, and full silk skirts offering multiple styles. Items include umbrella shaped, Spanish flounce, velvet bound, and corded trims priced from 8c to 4.5q, with several sizes and embellishments noted.
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