Black Dress Sale Heads to Weeklong Event
A fragment notes a dress sale running for one week starting Tuesday September a promotional period with discounts on black dresses.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1895
Page
1
New York Republicans Nominate Old Ticket at Saratoga
The Republican state convention in Saratoga completed its work in under eight hours nominating the 1898 ticket. Delora B. Martin was chosen for associate justice of the court of appeals, with John M. Palmer, James A. Roberts, A. B. Colvin, Theodore E. Hankok, and Campbell W. Adams filling other statewide posts. The platform dropped an excise plank and endorsed Sunday laws for labor morality,while denouncing tariff and Democratic mismanagement. Chauncey Depew and J Sloat Fassett urged party unity and defense of national policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
N. Y
Delora BE. Martin
Binghamton
Court of Appeals
Francis M. Finch
Thomas C. Platt
Delora B. Martin
Broome
John M. Palmer
Albany
James A. Roberta
Erie
A. B. Colvin
Warren
Theodore EF. Hancok
Onondaga
Warner Miller
Elmira
Republican Party
Hil
New York
Morton
Thomas Fy. Reed
Lonal
Supreme Court of the United States
Grover Cleveland
Vnt . 2
M Witholland
John BE. Milholland
State Committee
W. A. Sutherland
Rochester
Committee
Milholland
Lexow
Senator Miller
Hamilton Fish
Committee On
Miller
Lawter
Milhelland
Democratic Party
C. E. Martin
Edmund L. Pitts
Orleans
Frank Hiscock
Housekeeper's Revenge: Fr Channing Potts Fends Off Gunfire
Norristown Pa Sept 17 retired marble quarry owner Fr Channing Potts was shot at five times by his former housekeeper Mira Freas age 22 who says he betrayed her Three bullets hit his right arm left neck and left temple the head wound lodged under the skin Potts expects recovery He denies responsibility and Freas has disappeared with no prosecution planned by Potts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norristown
E. Channing Potts
Plymouth Township
Misa Mamie Freas
Potts
Mira Freas
Cedar Grove
Parade of Sons of Veterans Draws Fifteen Thousand
Fifteen thousand visitors witnessed the Sons of Veterans parade in Knoxville Tennessee this morning. The event started promptly at ten o clock under rainy, decorable city displays. Governors McKinley Upham Woodbury and General Lawler with staffs attended along with the Grand Army of the Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Sons of Veterans
Ecity
McKinley
Upham
Wisconsin
Woodbury
Vermont
Staf
Lawler
Grand Army of the Republic
Seven prisoners executed for massacre complicity in Kuchong
The Times reports from Bhanghal that seven prisoners convicted of complicity in recent massacres were executed at Kuchong. A British gunboat Linnet arrived as foreign consuls witnessed the executions. In New York, Joseph Yowiiz stated Judge Hurts ruled in favor of prize fighting, with William A Brady optimistic the bout would occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Times
Prnce
New York
Joseph Yowiiz
Hurts
William A. Brady
Corbett
Glass Works Fire Engulfs Anderson Plant
A large blaze swept the American Plate Glass works in Anderson Indiana, the region’s largest glass plant. Fire crews faced intense flames as smoke rose high, with the fate of production and the workers unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Ind
American Plate Glass Works
Crane Ne
Reunions Of Veterans Mark State Gatherings
Veterans from the 133d, 67th, 130th Pennsylvania regiments held reunions in Johnstown and Harrisburg with parades, banquets, and planned memorials. Officers were elected, and plans included a Grant statue and future meetings in St. Louis and Philadelphia. Congressman Wanger and Attorney Holland spoke at Valley Forge events.
Sixth Annual Reunion of the 132nd Pennsylvania Volunteers
About 100 surviving members met at the Grand Army hall in Bloomsburg for their sixth annual reunion. Officers elected include James Foster as president and Thomas Barrowman as vice president. Scranton was chosen for the next gathering amid strong rival claims from Wilkes-Barre, Mount Carmel, and Troy. An evening camp fire at the opera house followed a welcome address by Mayor Creasy, with veterans and townsfolk in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Society of the Tennessee
Dodge
Grant
Oratory
Howard
August Jacobson
St. Louis
Nelson Cole
A.C. Kemper
Joseph Dickerson
Ashington
E. &. Hamilton
Ilinois
W.T. Shaw
Iowa
George H. Hildt
Missouri
Fowe
Milo Smith
W. W. Barnes
Louis Kellar
O. Howard
United States Army
Grant Monument
Tuthiil
Johnstown
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Frank Br, Speakman
Contesyville
Frank § Koont
Scranton Tribune
Bloomsburg
Grand Army of the Republic
Scranton
Mauch Chunk
Factoryvine
Towanda
Danville
Catawlesa
Richard A. Oakford
Antietam
Bate
Vincent A. Wilcox
Charles Albright
F. L. Hitchcock
J. D. Lavar
James Archbald
Richard Stillwell
Hicks Jay
Jamesa Foster
Thomas Barrowman
D. J. Newman
Seranton
Frank Wintermute
Laclar
T. J. Chase
Wilkes-arre
Troy
Mount Carmel
Bloomaburg
Creasy
Veterana
Ren Association Renya
Mel
Somme
Bloomsburg War War Bond Event Ends With Evening Talks
The crowd heard evening addresses by Colonel Wilcox, President Foster, Dr Willetts, Colonel Lachar and others in response to audience calls. The entertainment lasted late with camp fire talks, war experiences, songs, and music by the Bloomsburg band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomelurg
Wilcox
Foster
Willetts
Lachar
Bloomsburg
Anthracite Coal Firms Raise Prices Across Market
New York on September 17 reports all anthracite coal companies raising prices following the Lackawanna example. Stow and chestnut sizes gain to eight percent net, eye to 500, and broken to three dollars. Further increases are hinted. firms refuse to commit to future deliveries at current figures. Today's levels run about 50 cents per ton above the year’s low. No presidents’ meeting could be learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lackawanna Company
Cholera Scare Triggers Angel Island Quarantine Measures
Three ships at Angel Island quarantine work to prevent cholera entry from Rio de Janeiro and Yokohama. Officials fumigate passengers baggage and ships. controversy over holding the steamer City of Rio de Janeiro despite fumigation findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Angel Island
Pacific Mail
City
Rio de Janeiro
Honolulu Packet Steamship Company
Allen
Merioneth
Honolulu
Orient
Rilo de Janeiro
Nagasaki
Shanghai
Yokohama
Ellie Mills
City of
Hong Kong
Local Retailer Promises Unexcelled Styles and Quality
A local company touts its lines as unmatched in style and quality with a broad variety. The message emphasizes confidence in value and selection to attract shoppers.
Atlanta Exposition Opens with Formal Ceremonies
Atlanta plans a grand opening as the southern expo prepares for inspection. Governors from various states and their stalls arrive in Chattanooga, while Gray Gables will witness the electric touch to start the wheels and declare the exposition open by President Charles F. Collier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
South
Chicago
Chattanooga
Gray Gables
Charles F. Collier
Judge McCarthy Drafted as Independent Candidate Scheme
Philadelphia dispatch reports friends of Judge McCarthy plan to keep him on the Superior court bench by placing him on the state ticket with nomination papers. They would urge six-way voting to boost his tally, aiming to attract Republican votes in Philadelphia where no current candidate exists. The move is said to be driven by Pennsylvania Democratic faction leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strong
Murton
New York
Chience M. Bowen
Morton
Lis
Philadelphia
Evening Telegraph
Harrisburg
McCarthy
Williamsport
Pennsylvania Democracy
Wealthy Starr heirs to share likely 58 million
Winfield M Starr George B D Starr and Mrs William M Ennis of Wilmington receive notice that the estate of Joseph E Starr who died in the west two years ago has been settled in Philadelphia. Heirs in that city and elsewhere are said to receive about 58 million. The settlement was arranged by Henry Hawkins of Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph N
Wilmington
Del
Winfield M. Starr
George BD. Starr
William M. Ennis
Joseph E. Starr
West
Philadelphia
Henry Hawkines
Winfeld M. Starr
Pennsylvan Railroad
Morning News
Tragedy at West Virginia Apple-Cut Shootout
A large audience gathered at Davie branch in Central City West Virginia for an apple-cut event. John Cheffins and Jink Thompson argued when Thompson drew a gun and fired wounding Cheffins fatally and injuring Emily Spearks. Thompson fled and is at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central City
W. Va
Davie
John Cheffins
Jink Thompson
Cheffins
Emily Spearks
Thompson
Justice Hurt Hears Habeas Corpus Case Arguments
Dallas Texas September court session on the prize fight habeas corpus case filled with attorneys general views on cloudy Texas statutes. Crane argued from nine to noon while Colonel Crawford spoke later. Judge Hurt may not rule before Thursday or Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Hurt
Judge Hurt
Crane
W. L. Crawford
Water trains run to ease thirst on CNJ line
The Central Railroad of New Jersey has placed a water train between Ashley and Solomon's Gap as upper division wells run dry. Lehigh Coal and Navigation Co also operates a water train from Hauto to Colliery No 4 through Panther Creek valley, forcing many collieries and mills to shut down and idle workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Mauch Chunk
Ashley
Solomon's Gap
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company
Panther Creek
Hauto
Dogena
Odd Fellows Session Opens With Grand Parade
Atlantic City N J Sept 1 Americas Odd Fellows session features a grand parade with more than 5000 marchers. Grand Sire Stebbins presided as sessions began at Ocean Pier with committee appointments including Robert B E Wright Muckle and Fro M Rea. Charters sought abroad and a reform for Rebekah degree discussed before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Cty
N.oj
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Ocean Pier
Grand Sire Stebbins
Robert BE. Wright
Allentown
M. Richards Muckle
Philadelphia
Fro M. Rea
Gustave H. Adolph Lanige
Gothenburg
Sweden
Linea Lodge
Ystad
Concordia Lodge
Amsterdam
Columbia
Durant Case Hearings Reveal PartialID by Witnesses
Mind Lamont recalled identifies sister and church ties. Martin Quinlan testifies a man and woman passed on a side street near Twenty-second and Bartlett around 4.10 to 4.20 pm, naming Theodore Durant as the man seen with the girl. Mrs Caroline Leak says she saw Durant enter the church gate with a young lady and points him out in court. Durant remains undisturbed under the testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Quinlan
San Rancisco
Durant
Mind Lamont
Christ In Endeavor Society
Emanuel Church Orchestra
Twenty-second
Bartlett
Leak
Judge Sassaman Dead in Reading Pennsylvania
Judge A. S. Saesaman died after being stricken with apoplexy yesterday morning. Born February 7, 18 in Doughkass township, the late judge lived in Reading and passed away this afternoon, never regaining consciousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sassaman
Reading
Saesaman
Augustus
Doughkass Township
This County
Addison Siegfried Dead
Addison Bieg frie of Philadelphia died last evening at Colonel C F Spaulding’s house on Warren Avenue in Waltham Massachusetts He was the manager of the Ladies Home Journal of Philadelphia and a well known newspaper man in the country
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addison Siegfried
Waltham
Mass
Addison Biegfrie
Philadelphia
C.F. Spaulding
Warren Avenue
Ladies’ Home Journal
Horner-Miller Manufacturing Assigns With Liabilities Ahead
Baltimore straw goods maker Horner-Miller Manufacturing company assigned this afternoon. Assets are about 40000 dollars with liabilities near 50000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Horner-Miller Manufacturing Company
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Crepon
Zibeline
Republicans
Mr. Milholland
Chauncey Depew
J. Sloat Fassett
Hackett
James & Sherman
Oneida
Chauncey Nepew
Sherman
Faesett
Tom
Committee On Permanent Organization
Senator Lexow
Channing Potts
Mamie Frens
Sessions of Society of the Tennessee
Congress
Chaiman
Grand Hotel
One Hundred and Thirdtoth Regiment
T. B. Griffith
Montoursville
M. W. French
Haorrleburg
J. J. Frick
York
M. Whisler
Bainbridge
Sharpsburg
Lehigh
Berks
Bucks Counties
Pennsylvania
Valley Forge
Congressman Wanger
Dietrich Attorney
Holland
Thirty-second Regiment
Japan
Finley
Judge M'Carthy
Fortune
THE
Starrs
West Virginia
Nandy
Texas
ODD Fellows IN Session
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Weather Report
Eastern
Lackawanna Avenue
A. Kingsbury
Charles A. Schieren & Co
Spruce St
Wyoming Ave
W. J. Weichel
Jeweler
Dime Bank
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