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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1895
Page
1
Black Gros Grains and stripe ta fetas offered in light to dark tones with many color effects. Chameleon stripe taffetas shift color, seeded hairline taftas provide sunny specks, and gardenier stripe taftas present antique looks. White to black brocades, velvets, linings, and underskirt fabrics promise wide widths and exclusive novelties.
A runaway engine from Sea Beach railroad crashed into the rear car of Train No. 3 at Woodlawn, causing a telescoping wreck. Firemen and passengers fled as four cars burned and many people were injured. list includes numerous New York and New Jersey residents. Engineer Jansen and fireman Rows were arrested after jumping from the unmanageable engine.
Mrs Emile Teague of Indianapolis sues James Hickey of Anderson for 26000 alleging breach of promise after two years of attention. Hickey, a wealthy 60 year old bachelor, reportedly agreed to wed about a year ago but has not carried out plans.
As the new director, a security guard has been posted to protect a teacher during classes at a rural Dennison school. The guard began duty Monday after a threat prompted authorities to bolster safety measures at the seven mile east Dennison location.
Last spring Tom Volkers was elected as school director with three seats. Sam Page and Lewis Rollings challenged for the remaining two along with John Molt and Kuykendall. The dispute reached the Supreme Court. Rosa Tingley, chosen by Molt and Kuykendall, faced accusations of interfering with an opponent by opening school last Monday and has been guarded all week.
Indianapolis Sept 2 The Burlington Carroll county saloon closed after raids was to reopen for the old settlers ple file crowd but a mob razed it last night A E Taylor of Flora who planned to reopen was warned not to sell intoxicants in the town
Dr George W Fraker once physician at St Elmo hotel Excelisor Springs fled with a plan for a vast life insurance scam. He lived fifty miles from a post office in Northern Minnesota with only a boy as companion before capture. He had taken 44000 in life policies while earning about 1900 annually.
The German emperor greeted Franco Prussian War veterans from America led by Mr Echleucker of Chicago. He saluted the veterans wives and wished peace as they return home. Telegraphed thanks passed between Emperor William and Prince Bismarck for past national service.
In Vincennes Indiana Bill Carter a colored man shot and killed his wife after she refused to live with him. He fled to his room and swore revenge before Deputy Sheriff Bryant shot him as he peered from a roof leaving him injured and blinded.
A New York and Greenwood Lake train struck a New Jersey Electric trolley at Little Falls Paterson N J. Fireman Ernest Preston died though the trolley carried no passengers. The car was shattered and the locomotive left the track.
Philadelphia reports a riot as 30 Knights of Labor clash with a wagon driver during the labor day parade, about 200 people fighting before police disperse the crowd. Other cities celebrate with large parades, store closings, and public speeches in Baltimore Buffalo and Boston.
Philadelphia hosts the national postal convention with a parade of more than 4000 letter carriers from cities including Philadelphia New York Brooklyn Baltimore Washington Wilmington Newark Chester Albany Passaic New Brunswick and Jacksonville. Postmaster General Wilson reviews the parade from Union League balcony and attends a large reception at the Academy of Music with 600 delegates and 2000 cheering locals.
East Stroudsburg Pa Sept 2 After stealing 600 dollars clothing and revolvers Charles Houghtellen and his mother Ne mo the white witch of Mexico were part of Buck Taylor Wild West Show rough riding and shooting exhibitions Tripp alias Texas Jack awoke to find them gone and the cowboy tracked them to the mountains where he shot Houghtellen mortally and Trippe is in jail
A Savannah dispatch reports that Wesley Weaver, who attacked Major J. M. Spence's daughter, confessed and named no link for accomplice Alfred Wade. Weaver was found on a telegraph pole with his body, and the case unfolds as authorities pursue further details.
About 100 armed men seized Weaver and dragged him along the railroad. Early this morning a through freight locomotive reported a man tied to a telegraph pole two miles from town. The posse later discovered Weaver crucified and riddled with bullets.
Chicago September 2 A bank cashier Raymond OConnell of the Masonic Temple association confessed the bungled robbery planned by himself. A young man seized a cash box containing seventy dollars while OConnell was at the safe. Police followed the thief down State street and recovered the money after it was thrown into a garbage box. The cashier identified James Gordon of Louisville Kentucky as the alleged mastermind.
Wilkes-Barre dispatch reports a serious shooting at Bridgetown where Fred Chapman 26 fired a double barrel shotgun into William Davis 66 wounding him badly. Davis, a former miner and fish commissioner, survived after medical care while Chapman was jailed without bail.
In Philadelphia on September 2 a Labor Day parade of Italians turned chaotic when a red flag symbolizing anarchy was waved at the head of the march. Police arrested Wills Calvo and Angelo Pazzosi, who faced $1,500 bail and further hearings after resisting officers and inciting the crowd.
Special to the Scranton Tribune reports rapid progress at the Cotton States and International Exposition in Atlanta. Machinery hall is busy around the clock as derricks and cranes move exhibits into place. The U S government building is nearly ready, while European exhibits await government action and customs staffing.
In Mauc Chunk Pa on September 2 Charles Daffner about 19 died after a stone thrown by Mrs John Smith to separate fighting dogs struck him below the knee and left leg. Doctors arrived too late as lockjaw set in, drawing community attention to the incident.
The Linden Street Bridge is ready for the final rivet ceremony to celebrate completion. Mayor Connell and City Engineer Phillips will participate as copper rivet is installed in a prominent spot. Remaining work includes painting and railing erection, pursued rapidly.
Ninety two fire companies entered for the state races at Reading next month. Reading school board to introduce new text books costing H.100. Behaylkill coal region miners to be paid ember at ten percent below the $2.50 basis. George H B Harrison of Fort Wayne Ind robbed by tramps while in a box car and cast out at New Flor Westmoreland county badly hurt. A surgical operation similar to that used on President Garfield performed on Patrick McHugh who was shot at Pittston and will recover.
A cloudburst near Gin Marcial New Mexico ruins twenty houses. Excerpts note the American Spirits Manufacturing firm expanding whisky production at Peoria and Francis Wilson posting bond at the custom house. Other items include a drugging and robbery case in St Louis involving diamonds worth 1600, and extradi tion of Samuel Canton from New York. The former Indian princess wife of Professor Nash in India arrives at Port Townsend Washington. she had been linked to a shipboard death by suicide.
Richmond Virginia reports the death of Senator John F. Lewis at his Lynwood residence in Rockingham County this morning. Chester Pennsylvania confirms Captain Thomas J. in his early 60s died today after a brief illness.
An advertisement proclaims the arrival of an elegant, entirely new London and Parly style novelty for fall. It emphasizes freshness and on sale status with promise of fashion-forward appeal. The brief notes limited availability and seasonal relevance.
A brief ad notes busy sales of school shoes for good children.
Offer invites customers to obtain a bicycle with their name engraved for 75 cents. The short notice emphasizes personalization and price.
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