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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1895
Page
1
A nostalgic catalog note touts fall curtain and drapery designs that harmonize with any home setting from castle to artisan. It promises affordable prettiness and suggests higher prices add richness and elegance, claiming to suit any ambition or budget.
Our new curtains have arrived featuring desirable fashionable patterns including Irish Point Brussels Lace Tambour Swiss Imported Nottings Scranton Lace and Swiss Ruffle curtains with a variety of designs for every room and style.
In Louisville on September 12, Grand Army delegates mix business with reunions and reminiscences. Henry Watterson’s moving speech inspires veterans while Mrs Logan’s tribute moves the crowd. Interventions involve Women's Relief Corps factions and injunctions as Ada Clark pushes her delegation claim. Memorial Day care, pensions, and postwar advocacy draw focus as Commander In Chief Lawler presides.
Governor John M. Thayer of Nebraska drew derision at the Grand Army camp fire in Louisville as more than 10,000 spectators listened while he praised Cleveland for sending troops to quell labor unrest. He denounced Altgeld and Debs, faced chants to stop, then quit the platform after a tense exchange with Evins and the audience.
Grand jury issues a true bill charging Herman W. Mudgett alias H H Holmes with the murder of Benjamin Pietzel in Philadelphia. The indictment follows testimony from Detective Geyer and Fidelity Mutual Life president L G Fouse. Trial timing unknown. prosecutor aims for quick action, defense predicts acquittal.
The Reading railroad company raises coal prices by 10 to 10 cents a ton on all sizes of anthracite except pea coal for line and city trade. Lehigh Valley follows with a similar move and more companies may join. Officials cite market conditions and seasonal norms, with the change anticipated since September 1.
Ex marshal Carl Browne of Coxey Army fame spoke in Easton Maryland for the People's party. He denounced the bond steal as eggs rained down, scattering the crowd and forcing a halt to his remarks before calm heads restored order.
Lafayette College in Easton opens to day with over 100 freshmen on hand. The report notes public topics for Easton, a city assessor named Frants arrested for alleged perjury in a contract award, and a dramatic street incident in Stroudsburg where a burglar was warned off with threats.
New York September 12 The America's Cup races ended with Lord Dunraven pulling Valkyrie after the start while Defender sailed solo. Oliver Iselin was selected for three races and Defender awarded the cup amid cheers as the British challenger faced questions about fair play and course suitability.
In New York a gathering of Span iarda and Cubana loyal to Spain voiced sympathy for Spain and Cuba. A fund was raised to outfit an armed cutter for Cuban coast service, to be presented to the Spanish government in the name of loyal Spaniards of New York City.
San Francisco September 12 Richard Chariton a grocer testified he knew Mrs Lemont and that his store was open at the time of the alleged incident. The testimony began in the Durrant case with statements from parties who knew the deceased.
The Pennsylvania Catholic Total Abstinence Union continued its second day in Pittston with reports from societies and committees. The government board found accounts correct. a proposed per capita tax cut from 20 to 5 cents drew discussion with no action. Women’s societies gained tax exemption under a new constitution provision. amendments to the constitution were proposed for the next convention.
A young woman wearing brown bloomers and a low jacket claimed a Gaiety theater box ticket using the card Grace Harrison of Boston. After a brief dispute, she obtained a lower left box seat and spent the evening watching the performance, declining to be interviewed.
Dora Braksome of 16th Madison Street was fined 200 and sentenced to fifteen days in county prison for selling adulterated milk. She pleaded guilty before Justice Jerome with Justice Hinsdale remarking this was milk punch day. The court noted she supplied about 1600 quarts daily to a German tenement area and the milk was 36 percent skim.
Sioux City report tells how Charles F. P. Dobson, after an umbrella blow and a slapped woman, was arrested for assault and battery. He served two months before court and today pleaded guilty to receive three more months behind bars. His father, a businessman, may have the sentence suspended.
Laporte Indiana September 12 The last survivor of Charles F. Krueger’s family died last night Helen aged 6 years. The family including father mother and children 6 to 20 years all fell to trichinosis from diseased pork. Physicians confirmed the disease and parasites infested their flesh.
In Pottsville Pennsylvania on September 12 the Schuylkill county courts granted Atkins and Biscoe, assignees of the Pottsville Iron and Steel company, authority to borrow $50,000 by 6 percent certificates secured by the company property. The funds are needed to resume operations and preserve the property.
United States grand jury returns a true bill against Cuban filibusterers led by Ralph De Soto the cigar dealer and bondsman. The vote reportedly 13 for indictment 6 against. Case set for next Wednesday with petit jury discharged to date.
Samuel Kelly of Chest Springs Cambria county was arrested in Altoona on an embezzlement information by William O Hara. He appeared before Justice of the Peace Tetzsinger Ash ville and was held on $1 000 bail. Kelly and Hura once partnered in coal and lumber speculation.
Delegates from Northeastern Pennsylvania arrive in York for a State league of Republican clubs meeting. Col Everett Warren of Scranton is the likely presidential nominee with A Wilson Norris and Hathaway Shindel as probable vice presidents amid plans for open sessions and committees on resolutions and next meeting site. Terence Powderly attends as Scranton delegate as York prepares for a festive convention atmosphere.
New York reports formal charges of fraud filed against John B. Manning a long time Stock Exchange member and major bank stock dealer. He allegedly removed endorsements from five Missouri Pacific first mortgage bonds and sold them as clean bonds for higher price. Manning a millionaire about 65, faces possible expulsion if charges prove true.
Searle the Chicago to New York rider did not reach Scranton as expected yesterday afternoon. Reports traced him from Corning and Elmira and said he left Binghamton at 6 40 p.m. with two Scranton riders. Henderson Leonard and Scranton Hleague members waited at the club house as 2 o'clock approached with word of an imminent arrival.
Luther Kipple, 41, died after drinking water from a cooler contaminated with cyanide and potassium cyanide by a fellow worker during an excavation on Third Street. A colored carter filled the cooler from a hydrant using a crack that held the poison. He died en route home.
A boiler at Lafrits planing mill near Concord North Carolina exploded killing Victor Lafrits age 11 months instantly and fatally injuring his father Jackson Lafrite and worker John Burt. Davis Barrier and another employee were seriously burned as the boiler and engine were hurled ninety feet wrecking the mill.
The eighty first anniversary of the Battle of North Point was observed with broad celebration in Baltimore. A state holiday proclamation by the governor and a municipal holiday by the mayor and city council marked the observance.
Calumet Michigan report says 14 shaft No 4 of the Osceola mine was entered today and the bodies of twenty three miners trapped in the burning mine have been recovered five remain missing.
A deadly earthquake hits Teguciga and nearby areas causing casualties and injuries. Local authorities report initial damage assessments and mobilize emergency responders amid ongoing aftershocks.
Increasing cloudiness with local showers in Far eastern Pennsylvania. Winds shift to northerly and cooler air moves in as the day progresses.
Finley’s announces a fresh blanket sale featuring 60 pairs Alpine 114 and 80 pairs Elk 10-4 plus 40 pairs Grey and White Norway 10-4. Other offerings include 60 pairs Snowflake 11-4 at 2.25, Borders in multiple colors 10-4 and 11-4, 3.55 to 3.89, and Housekeepers’ Choice 11-4 at 4.90. Also listed are Jewels Wool Shrunk, Jacquard Borders, and Silver Cliff 12-4, with a complete California Blanket line and fine wrapper blankets in plain and fancy centers.
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