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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1895
Page
1
Staple Cloths Line Up In Popular Colors
Our stock of Henriettas Cheviots Berges and related fabrics is fuller than ever with a wide range of popular colorings and materials.
Plaids and Checks Ribbon Stripe Designs
A brief note catalogs fabric patterns including Ribbon Stripe Plaids and Rough Effect Plaids. It highlights texture and weave variety for apparel use.
Grand Army veterans greet southern soil in Louisville
Northern veterans were welcomed in Louisville as the Grand Army encampment began on southern soil. Commander in Chief Lawler and National President Margaret Wallace arrived amid cheers, with thousands of veterans from across the nation arriving by rail and car to join receptions at the Galt House and nearby venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Lawler
Margaret Wallace
Women's Relief Corps
Union
Chicago
John B. Castleman
Simon Bolivar Buckner
W. N. Haldeman
Carruth
Baall W. Duke
Johni M. Atherton
Andrew
Allen
Middle States
Department
Southland
Grand Army
Kentucky
Texas
New York
Washington
Oregon
New
Grand Army of the Republic
Galt House
New Albany
Jeffersonville
Naval Veterans’ Association
William Tell
Currie Hope
Governor Brown
Tyler
TN. Walker
Indianapolis
Warren Klefer
Ohio
J. M. Schoonmaker
Henry Watterson
Andrew Cowan
New York Battery
Buffalo
Denyer
St. Paul
Important Decision on Royalty Recovery for Invalid Patent
Judge Bischoff ruled that money paid as royalties on patents declared invalid cannot be recovered in court. The case, brought by George Maitland and the General Fixture Co against Henry P. Drew and John May, involves Edison General Electric patents and a 3 percent royalty arrangement. The Edison company allegedly assigned its interest to General Fixture before suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cort
New York
Bischoff
Court of Common Pleas
Edison General Electric Company
United States Circuit Court
Blackoff
George Maitland
General Fixture Company
Henry P. Drew
John May
Muitland
Edison General Electric ‘Company
General Fixture ‘Company
Court Rules Against Plaintiffs Over Invalid Patents
The United States circuit court declared the patents invalid, leaving the plaintiffs with no valid cause of action. Defendants counterclaimed for 41 dollars they say they paid to the plaintiffs on invalid patents. Judge Bischoff sustained the demurrer with costs and ruled the defendants could not recover the money paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit Court
Bischoff
HIRAM PROPER'S LOSS IN BARN FIRE
Factoryville Pa September 9 About 2 oclock Sunday afternoon the barn of Hiram Proper was found burning The fire destroyed all buildings except the house with the year's crop of hay straw and grain tools machinery wagons and tire cans all lost Only the horses and four cows were saved The fire started by a six year old son of Mr Proper lighting a fire for amusement Loss estimated at 1500 with 150 insurance The farmer resides two miles from Factoryville in Benton and laments the heavy loss
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Factoryville
Hiram Proper
Proper
Benton
Democratic convention activity in Williamsport grows
Williamsport Pa September a Democratic state convention gathers with hotel rooms filled and headquarters opened at Park hotel State Chairman Robert E Wright arrives with Deputy and potential supporters from Bucks and Philadelphia to back judges Magee Yerkes Brundage and Jenkins as delegates head toward Wednesday session and temporary officers to be chosen by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
Robert E. Wright
Park Hotel
Daniel Ermentrout
Ermentrout
Calvin M. Bower
Bellefonte
Christopher Magee
Doylestown
Harman Yerkes
Bucks County
Joseph C. Bucher
Union County
James A. Stranahan
B. J. Meyers
Harristown
Washington, Greene
Fayette
Indiana
Lawrence
Beaver
Armstrong
Jefferson
Cambria
James S. Morehead
Gettysburg
Lugerne
J. Henry Cochran
State Committee
Wright
Erie Centennial Celebrations Mark Wayne Lafayette Perry Memorials
Erie Pa September 9 Erie City decorates with garlands and national colors for a centennial honoring the Reed family as the central figures of society. The Pennsylvania division of the League of American Wheelmen meets with 4200 members reported. Resolutions urge wheel manufacturers to encourage memberships via catalogs and fees. A grand illuminated wheel parade closes the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erle
Erie
General Wayne
Commodore Perry
General Lafayette
Peninsula
Seth Reed
Mia
Charles M. Reed
Pennsylvania
League of American Wheelmen
van Nort
Scranton
Martin Denies Resignation from Republican National Committee
Philadelphia report says David Martin, a leader in the state factional fight against Senator Quay, denies plans to retire from the Republican national committee. He declines further discussion and offers only a denial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Committee
Philadelphia
David Martin
Senator Quay
Republican National Committee
Quay
Martin
Lemoo Quigg Resigns From Congress
New York reports Congressman Lemoo resigns his post effective December after announcing he will not seek reelection. Governor informs the public of the resignation and potential succession for the Fifty Fourth Congress seat previously held by Lemoo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemoo
Quigg
New York
Lembane E
Goverton
Keir Hardie Causes Uproar at Chicago Methodist Meeting
English socialist Keir Hardie faced jeers and interruptions during a Chicago Methodist Episcopal gathering. He denounced church leaders, compared critics of early Christians to modern anarchists, and provoked sustained applause and tumult as officials urged restraint and silence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Keir Hardie
Hardie
Chicago Methodist Episcopal
D. J. Holmes
Woman seeks divorce after hypnotic marriage in Topeka
Susan Alger, a widow, says Harrison Downey hypnotized her into marrying after meeting him when he asked for work. The couple wed at nine p m, then Downey began to control finances and behavior, prompting Alger to plan a divorce with support from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kas
Susan Alger
Harrison Downey
Atching
Downey
Keeps a Corpse Two Years
In Lexington a picnic party found what appeared to be an empty box in the woods near High Bridge. An old man, Dr. T. J. Frye, claimed the box held his wife’s body. He said she died in Virginia two years ago and asked to be buried there, but poverty forced him to delay and store the body in a beeswax coated pine box until six weeks ago when he brought it to Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Lexington Picenickers
High Bridge
T. J. Frye
Virginia
Kentucky
Talmage Will Allocates $166,000 to Dr. Talmage
The probate of Susan W. Talmage's will, dated Sept 30, 1875, assigns $166,000 to Rev. Dr. Talmage, alleging the sum reflects his earnings as a lecturer. Mrs. Talmage previously managed his engagements and handled the earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talmage
Brooklyn
Susan W. Talmage
Forest fires devastate timber and crops in Wisconsin
Flames along the Chicago and Northwestern and Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul lines north of Green Bay are destroying timber and farm products. Hay and other crops burn in prairie areas. If rain does not come soon, losses will be heavy as smoke blankets the region and obscures the sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Green Bay
Wis
Chicago and Northwestern
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Schooner Waveeline Capsizes Off Kewaunee
The wave wrecked near Kewaunee Wisconsin as the schooner Waveeline from Racine loaded with tanbark bound for Kenosha capsized twelve miles east of the harbor at noon. Captain J L Galion and the crew escaped in a lifeboat reaching shore after a fogbound delay and signaling ashore by fog whistle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waveeline
Kewaunee
Wis
Waveline
Racine
Kenosha
Here
J. L. Galion
Vandals Damaged Floors of Washington Monument
Washington reports further vandalism on the floors of the Washington Monument. Despite constant vigilance, two tablets suffered damage as the act of destruction continued in the capital city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Monument
Washington, Sept
Damage to tablets at Washington monument prompts concern
The report notes two tablets near the Washington monument murals were badly damaged. It cites the challenge of preventing tampering with such a popular site, which hosted 141,062 visitors in August and 127,420 Vishars since opening on October 9, 1888.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Monument
President and family to occupy White House in weeks
The president and his family are expected to return to Washington in a few weeks and move into the White House at once rather than going to Woodley. During their absence the executive mansion has been painted thoroughly including the roof and flagstaff with woodwork touched up as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Woodley
Executive Mansion
Michigan mine horror ends in smoky entombment
Calumet Michigan miners attempt rescue at Osceola mine after fire and gas trap more than two dozen workers. Despite two relief parties reaching near the shaft, toxic smoke blocks access. estimates put those trapped at twenty nine with nineteen married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet, Mich
Osceola
No. 1
Durkin Purchases Grand Central Hotel Complex
Patrick H. Durkin, longtime Lackawanna Valley house bartender, has bought the Grand Central hotel on Lackawanna avenue near Casey Brothers wholesale whisky firm. The sheriff sold John J. Drury's interest and the stock and lease for 1.20, Casey Brothers’ firm bought the assets, Durkin then closed the deal with Casey Brothers and will reopen the Grand Central. A. J. Lundy to succeed at the Valley house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Central
Casey Brothers
Patrick H. Durkin
Lackawanna Valley House
Grand Central Hotel
Lackawanna Avenue
Cand
John J. Drury
Drury
Frank E. Ryan
A. J. Casey
Durkin
Valley House
A. J. Lundy
Godfrey
Thief Foiled as Bicycles Stolen from Blume’s Yard
A Sunday night break in at Blume’s carriage repository on Court House Square led to two bicycles being taken. Detective Dyer later recovered one wheel at Erie and Wyoming Valley station, while the other remains at large. A youth named Richards also snatched a lady’s pocket in the waiting room, leaving another stolen bicycle behind. The police say they have traces of the second wheel and expect to nab the thief soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie and
Wyoming Valley
Richards
Blume’s
Poison in the stomach and local strikes headline report
A coroner's inquest hears Dr Koempel found stomach poison in David Jenkins's remains but cannot prove poisoning. Separately one hundred Diamond Match workers strike in Wilmington over wages, halting operations. In Reading Pennsylvania, a forgery suspect collapses. another man dies on the tracks, identified as Harry E Lewis, age 32, with his mother said to live in Marrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Druggiat Koempel
Drugelst Koempel
David Jenkins
Carbondale
Kelly
Wilmington
Del
Diamond Match Company
Pennsylvaniaa
Reading
Harry E. Lewis
John H. Burnish
Marrisbure
Langhorne to Recover From Runaway Incident
Irene Langhorne, engaged to New York artist Charles Dana Gibson, was not badly hurt in the recent runaway accident. Doctors expect her to be out again in about two weeks. Greenwood, West Virginia report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood
W. Va
Misa
Irene Langhorne
Charles Dana Gibson
New York
Firat
Sanitary Potters Meet in Can Operative Hall
National convention of sanitary potters met in Can Operative Hall Trenton New Jersey today. Delegates from pottery towns across the country attended as committees were appointed and announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanitary Potters
Trenton
N. J
National Convention of Sanitary Potters
Can Operative Hall
Devastating Sept Storms Wipe Out Railroads and Ruin Crops
Wide flooding and washouts disrupted rail lines into Pittsburg Kansas as a freight wreck left crews missing. Gridley Coffee county saw widespread ruin with 80 to 90 buildings razed and churches destroyed. Wellsboro Pennsylvania reported a severe hailstorm with five inch round stones smashing roofs and crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Kan
Kansas City
Odd Fellows Hall
Wellstoro
Baggage Dispute at Delaware and Hudson Station
Drayman Martin Farrell claimed a signed contract to move baggage and scenery from the Delaware and Hudson station to a theater but was blocked by Baggageman Coyne who demanded checks. Farrell was arrested, released after Alderman Miller explained rights, and the transfer company finally moved the items. Farrell intends to sue for payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and Hudson Station
Drayman Martin Farrell
Union Transfer Company
Farrell
Coyne
Spellman
Parrell
Alderman Miller
Schmidt
Locomotive Firemen To Run Excursion To Pleasant Beach
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen will operate a round trip excursion from Scranton to Pleasant Beach at Syracuse next Saturday. The price is two dollars. The trip offers a pleasant ride through a picturesque region and access to boating and resort attractions on the lake shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Pleasant Beach
Syracuse
Scranton
Fell Beneath Train in Bellevue Tragedy
John Kelly of Third street Bellevue was fatally injured when he fell under the wheels of a Delaware and Hudson train from Wilkes-Barre at 11 15 p m He was taken to Lackawanna hospital where his left leg was amputated and doctors hoped to save his life despite significant blood loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kelly
Third Street
Bellevue
Delaware and Hudson
Wilkes-Barre
Lackawanna Hospital
Disturbing Local Incidents Reported
The drowning of Harvey Robinson in Ridley Creek near Chester is reported. A Hazleton coroner's jury found Peter Wischange responsible for the death of Michael Urban. The Pennsylvanian Cavalry Veterans' association plans a September 26 reunion at Berwick. Lehigh county court ruled on a case involving a defendant making a face at the platinum. A pug named Charles Davison’s dog injured fifteen toga at Cambria, Luserne county, and were slaughtered. Alexander Hamilton resigns after 42 years as superintendent of the Cambria Tron rolling mill in Johnstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridley Creek
Chester
Harvey Robinson
Hazleton
Peter Wischange
Michael Urban
Pennsylvanian Cavalry Veterans’ Association
Berwick
Lehigh County Court
Charles Davison
Cambria
Luserne County
Alexander Hamilton
Veterans' Blue and Gray Day at the Atlanta Exposition
Saturday the 21st Inst will feature Veterans' Blue and Gray Day at the Atlanta exposition. The article notes Archbishop Gross unfrocking M. J. Kelly and a Cedar Mills Oregon priest for slandering a Slater of Charity. Overproduction causes the American Wire Nall company in Anderson Indiana to cut half its force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archbishop Gross
M. J. Kelly
Cedar Mills
Ore
American Wire Nall Company
Anderson
Ind
Jacob Weyning
Uniontown
Allen
New York
Ludlow Street
Springfield
Goff
Eastern Pennsylvania Weather Outlook
For eastern Pennsylvania the forecast calls for generally fair conditions with southerly winds. No significant precipitation is expected as high pressure tracks nearby and temperatures rise into late spring ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Finley’s Blankets Offers Early Bargains on Wool Goods
Finley’s Blankets announces a sale on blankets purchased before wool price increases. The ad lists Snowflake and Alpine blankets in 11-4 and 10-4 sizes, Jewels all wool and shrunk, borders in multiple colors, priced at 3.55 to 4.90 per pair, plus Housekeepers’ Choice 11-4 at 4.90.
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