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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1895
Page
1
A catalog of silk fabrics with diagonal drop effects on seeded grounds and varied grounds. Includes Black Ground Gros Grains, milled edge satin stripes, and tones from light to dark. Features Chameleon Stripe Taffetas with color changing effects and diverse weave styles for evening wear and underskirts.
Senator Quay announced eleven appointees to an executive committee to aid the state committee and advise the chairman. The list includes Frank Willing Leach as chair and members such as Walter Lyon and W. A. Stone. He also named twelve members at large including John Russell Young and Parker Wilter the first colored member at large.
Washington reports that Quay's success in Pennsylvania strengthens McDowell and Glenn for House leadership roles. Reed is expected to be speaker, with McDowell favored for clerkship and Glenn for doorkeeper backed by New York delegates amid patronage sharing. Henderson of Illinois named sergeant at arms.
Secretary Carlisle plans active campaign in Kentucky likely to face opponent Blackburn. Republicans seek legislature and governorship but Populists may hold balance of power preferring Blackburn over Carlisle for gold standard stance. Race expected to be hot as Carlisle enters contest.
The fourth annual Pennsylvania Street Railway association meeting opens in Wilkes-Barre Pa with attendees from New York Philadelphia Boston Cleveland and Albany. Mayor Nichols delivers the welcome address and John A Rigg of Reading Traction responds on behalf of the association. The afternoon session will cover the business meeting.
Sheriff Tamson and deputies delay filing demurrers in the general sessions court over indictments tied to the Ludlow street jail escape of bank robbers Allen, Killoran and Russell. Attorney Grosso sought further postponement. District Attorney Fellows said the people were ready to proceed with the case.
The statement indicates a motion for disposition on the third Monday of September. The case against the subordinate keepers is postponed to the same date.
The Cotton States and International Exposition executive committee invites veterans of both sides to Atlanta on September 21 for Blue and Gray day. Officials expect a crowd near 100000, with many Grand Army of the Republic members from Chattanooga and thousands of Confederate veterans joining the event.
Philadelphia age 1 The body of Benjamin Pietzel, alleged Holmes victim, was exhumed again by order of District Attorney Graham. A leg portion and clothing were ashore to confirm identity while the skull teeth are used for conclusive identification. The grand jury likely to indict Holmes.
A young woman named Mrs. Peterson and a baby rode on a Burlington freight train brake beam after her husband left them with a mother and brother to support. Trainmen found them at Huntley and ferried them to a caboose for the rest of the trip, as they sought help in Sheridan, Wyoming.
In Duluth Minnesota on September 3 the tug Medina struck the Inman tug Pathfinder during a tow race, sinking Pathfinder in twenty five feet of water. Fireman James Culley died with the boat while the crew were rescued. Captains Pretzel and Brown were arrested for manslaughter.
Stanford Conn Sept 1 The death of Samuel A Searle assistant foreman at Blickersderfer typewriter factory and his 6 year old son occurred when struck by lightning and drowned as Searle swam to shore from a capsized boat at Greenwich Point Beach. The two other companions survived. The Missing Smiths Toledo O Sept 1 Fred J Smith and wife Minnie are missing authorities suspect murder. They moved from Fort Wayne last month and neighbors report frequent quarrels. Police found axe marks and blood traces in their home.
The Harmony Brick Company of Brandt Susquehanna county with capital of 0,000. James Bros Lumber Company of Kane with 16,000. James Manufacturing Company of Kane with 75,000. Scranton Board of Trade Real Estate Company of Scranton with 100,000 capital.
John M. Koch a 60 year old German and stone mason living alone on Wickham Lane Allegheny died from self inflicted wounds today in Pittsburg after slashing himself with an old razor and then shooting himself in the head. His wife had died eighteen months earlier.
Reports say a cyclone tore through Kinderhook Pike County causing extensive property loss and three fatalities. Fire later damaged the Williamsport Furniture warehouse, with losses estimated up to 350000 dollars and undetermined extent.
An incident at Brealan Brealey Seton involved an unexploded device. A shell reportedly failed to activate and discharged with unknown injuries or damage. Further details were not available in the readable text.
The Philadelphia meeting of the Letter Carriers Association concludes with talks on contracts. Officers plan next steps to secure better wages and working conditions for mail crews nationwide. Leaders urge unity and continued advocacy.
Philadelphia hosts the sixth annual convention where delegates debate raises to 1000 dollars for second class carriers, pension funds, uniforms, lighter summer clothing, and eight hour work limits. Reports note progress on overtime claims and a pending eight hour law interpretation by the department. A monument project and next year’s venue are also discussed.
Buena Vista State Bank of Storm Lake Iowa was taken in charge by the state auditor McCarthy after capital impairment and bad loans left a deficit near 19 000 dollars. John T Lemon of Storm Lake led the bank, and depositors are expected to receive full claim amounts.
Henry J Tyson once sentenced to death for killing John King in 1889 was released after one day’s imprisonment following a plea of involuntary manslaughter. The Omaha and Denver case saw Tyson endure insanity trials and solitary confinement before the lenient sentence.
A thousand pounds of nitroglycerine exploded near Shannopin station on the Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroad about 19 miles from Pittsburg. The glycerine storage home was involved and no injuries were reported though the blast scattered nearby.
A powerful blast caused a massive excavation at the site with debris scattered by wind. The shock was felt for miles around the location and the cause may never be determined.
Count Hobkirk, a passenger aboard the Allianca, arrived in Madrid and met the minister of war and marine to press claims about contraband aboard the steamer and gunboat fire. The Spanish government declined to reopen the inquiry, though Hobkirk published his account in local papers, causing a sensation.
Lord Dunraven reports Valkyrie NT in fine condition after tuning up and dry docking to refine her appearance for the America's Cup races. The yacht will be painted white tomorrow, with final measurements to follow after Defender is docked.
Secretary Herbert approved the court of inquiry findings concerning Colonel James Forney of the Marine Corps. The inquiry found negligence in care of government fuel and bed linen sent to Forney’s Brooklyn residence. A court martial is ordered. Forney was commandant at Brooklyn and then at Portsmouth Navy Yard.
New York reports say Joe Killoran Harry Russell and Charles Allen the post office robbers escaped from Ludlow Street jail July 4 and may have been captured in East St. Louis federal authorities and New York sheriffs offices have no confirmation. A Springfield post office robbery is cited as the motive for arrest warrants in Southern Illinois and a $1000 reward for delivery to New York.
Convention Echoes Pottsville Pa September 3 The grand jury found a true bill against Congressman C N Brumm for assault and battery on ex Policeman J J White at the last Republican Quay Hastings delegate convention Brumm absconded and was arrested.
In a sequence of court actions the city pursues several railroad and railway entities. The cases involve the New York Central and suburban railway companies as defendants in appeals and civil proceedings. The docket lists corporate defendants and related municipal claims.
Surgeon General Wyman orders a full inquiry into reports that the steamer Belgic carried cholera infected Chinese and Japanese to Honolulu and then to San Francisco. Officials say no cholera evidence has appeared but investigations continue to identify steerage passengers.
Peter Surprise of Lowell Indiana is described as possibly the state’s oldest resident. Born about 1793 in Canada he later moved to Newak Newak? then Chicago and finally Lowell. He naturalized in 1837 at Crown Point. He says a large family of eleven children and notes a lively but impaired mind with personal “exercises” during trance to converse with his deceased wife.
Chester Holcomb, long-time American legation veteran in Peking, reports from San Francisco that Russia and Japan are near conflict. He cites tensions after the China-Japan war and notes Japan’s grievance against Russia, with Moscow ready to press the issue.
At York Station Alabama Bois 8 Allen Tees fired through a window when awakened by a rattling sleep noise. Believing a burglar forced entry he killed his 20 year old son who had been detained from home. The tragedy occurred after the father locked up and retired early.
An east bound Pennsylvania freight derailed from a broken axle six miles east of Huntingdon Pennsylvania. Twenty cars carrying coal and bridge iron were demolished and debris covered the tracks for over 100 yards. J W Franks a brakeman was killed in the wreck while his family resides in Harrisburg. The report notes other men were trapped under the wreck.
George Whipple of 620 Fairfield Avenue Chicago drowned while swimming in the Missouri River at Parkville. He and runner Donnie Kelly, 456 Fairfield Avenue Chicago, had run away and were put off a Burlington train at Parkville this morning.
The Thirteenth senatorial convention endorsed Governor McKinley for president and Joseph B. Foraker for United States senator at Marysville, Ohio.
The forecast for eastern Pennsylvania calls for fair skies and a gentle rise in temperatures with southerly winds. Mild conditions persist as a warm trend develops across the region.
Finley’s announces a grand opening of a new blanket line with pre advance wool purchase prices. The offer lists Grey and White Norway 10-4 at 80 pairs, Snowflake 11-4 at 98 cents, Borders Pink Blue Lemon 10-4 11-4 priced, Jewels Wool 3.55 3.89, Housekeepers Chelsea 4.90, Jaquard Borders Blue Pink Lemon and California Blankets plus fine wrapper blankets in main and fancy centers.
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