Black Dress Goods Sale Opens Next Tuesday
A short classified item notes a one week sale on black dress goods beginning Tuesday, September 1st, with the discount period lasting through the week.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1895
Page
1
New Cloths and Fabrics Displayed in Varied Trends
The display features fabrics with fur like texture priced from 75 cents to 1.25 and Mohair, soft wool weaves from 214 cents to 1.60. Silk and wool novelties and brocades appear among many con ceita and fancies, inviting a quick glance to reveal the full stock.
Exposition Opens Amid Atlanta Parade and Cleveland Visit
Atlanta hosts a grand opening as President Cleveland activates the Great Exposition at Gray Gables. Thousands greet the event with decor and pageantry while engineers test machinery and officials report progress on exhibits from national resources to agriculture and minerals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Theo Mutton
Gray Gables
Greay Gables
Bustards Bay
Mase
Vilea
Rivaton Ofice
Western Union Telegraph Company
Mt Daring Cs
Tegrate Ata
Atlanta
Merrion Cleveland
Eldom
Exposition Cemetery
Murder mystery at Somerville inquest into Annie Rogers death
Coroner continues the Somerville inquest into Annie Rogers found murdered near the city. Jacob Johnson his wife and son Charles Henry and Tanue Lewis are prisoners questioned as witnesses while Tacul Johnson is suspected of the killing. Flagman Gorman says he saw Johnson with the woman Saturday night near the crime scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
Flagman Gorman
T Ie Central Railroad
Johnson
England May Interfere in Congo Belgium Troubles
London reports rumors that the powers may be invited to intervene in the Belgium Congo Free State dispute. The talk centers on possible international involvement to resolve tensions between Belgium and the Congo as unrest grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Cong Free State
London
Belgium
Congo Free State
Judge Biddle Endorsed and Philadelphia Democrats Endorse Republican Nomination
A fragmentary report notes Judge Biddle’s endorsement and Philadelphia Democrats ratifying a Republican nomination. Mentions figures such as Charles Letlures, Win S. Harrinston, and district attorneys while describing party conventions and contested endorsements.
Skirmishes Reported Near Havana In Cuban Action
Reports from Havana describe seven insurgent fatalities and twelve wounded after clashes with government forces. British and Ottoman troops claimed success, with losses on both sides and a reinforcement voyage arriving from Tetuan. Local papers distributed cigars and money to newcomers as incentives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Mus
Biauricente
Alora
Strength of a Madman Involves Flour Plunder
Herman Sprouse a New York baker, now in Mount Vernon hospital in a straight jacket, attacked work with a frenzy. He jumped on tables and boxes snapping and barking, then picked up bags of flour using his teeth and shook the contents, causing panic before restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Sprouse
Mount Vernon
Herman Sproues
New York Sty
Sproige
New York
Simn- Hay
Karl Abert
Needle in His Knee Causes Lockjaw Fear in PA Child
A Pottstown boy suffers a severe knee injury when a needle embeds in the knee and remains unretrieved. Doctors report risk of lockjaw, with infection spreading as remains of the needle are still inside the wound and feverish symptoms persist.
Cholera in Russia Reports Thick in 1900s Style
Cholera cases reported in Russia with thousands affected. Figures cite thousands of cases in St. Petersburg and surrounding provinces, with hundreds of deaths. Early dispatch notes high fatalities and ongoing spread across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Ame
Inclusaive
Fragmented Local Notices of Accidents and Appointments
A jumble of incidents and personnel actions appears from Kihrata to Norristown. Notable items include a fatal fall near Lancaster involving Tarael Gow and a highway incident in Shenandoah where J Merce Roberts aided by driving over a highwayman. Coroner to investigate Jaco Fagel’s death linked to a cyler in Norristown. Potatoes poisoned in Norristown involve Mrs Domeph Lawrences and child. Annie Wallingford faces charges from J C Bumtain. Port Carbon residents sue over damages to 2.0. Hasleton seeks a mine damus to compel signing for street illumination in Hugieton.
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Tarael Gow
Kihrata
Lancaster
Wondow Glass Worlds
Sockition
Mt Pitheburg
George le. Herrington
Han
Poole
Fio Jaco Fagel
Norriatown
Domeph Lawrences
Child
Norostown
Mr. 76
Mutu
Ate
Annie Wallingford
Aya
Jacobs
Hugieton
Durant Murder Trial Opens With Strong Prosecution Case
In San Francisco on September 15 the Durant murder trial began with dense testimony from prosecutors who presented the chain of events and accused Durant of planning the killing. Witnesses described the church scene including Minnie Williams’s murder and Durant’s appearance and actions as pivotal, while defense efforts sought to undermine key testimonies and suggest possible tampering or alternate explanations. High officials attended, and two jurors were set to be excused for Jewish holiday observance.
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Dunint
Baek
Durant
Ain
Jas
Minnie Williams
Ward
Duriant
Soltaer
Die
Borant
Kine
Pharant Iying
Bee
Mies Lucelle Taylor
Ter Testiony
Mra Lenk
Heer
Biiiehe
Miss Turner
Honoring Joseph Jefferson Opens Season in New York
In New York on September 18 Joseph Jefferson begins the season with Rip Van Winkle. The presentation will be by members of the theatrical profession at a meeting held at the Waldorf Astoria. Don’t know whether a joining cup will be presented. a subscription was discussed and a committee appointed to organize fundraising. Letters of support from theatrical people nationwide were received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joseph Jefferson
West Omiath
Motel Waldert
Donte Frohman
Gerrange
No Praying in School Sparks Ohio Law Debate in Linwood
In Linwood Ohio a Roman Catholic father withdraws his child after a classroom prayer. Principal Andrew consults Cincinnati attorneys who confirm state law bans sectarian prayers in public schools, prompting enforcement discussions.
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Ohio
Linwood
Cincinnati
Priser
James A. Heeter
Andrew
Cincinnatic Schoola
Echools
Lad With a Charmed Life Falls Twenty-Five Feet
A boy, son of Joewe Grose of Contisville, fell twenty-five feet from a tree during a trek with three companions. He broke three ribs and tore two others loose but was carried home two miles. Mrs. Carpenter, an elderly Conteavillhy resident, fell with a baby but saved the infant despite injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coateaville
Joewe Grose
Contisville
Funeral for ex Auditor General Join A Lemon
Hollidaysburg Pennsylvania September 18 mourners fill the city for the funeral service of Join A Lemon former Auditor General. Bright tributes and ceremonial honors marked the proceeding as residents pay respects to the late official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollidaysburg
A. Lemon
Tremendous Meeting of Loyalist Lodge Officers at Atlantic City
Delegates from Richards Mucthte of Loveripoathnnd Ladge of thld Pellows convened in Atlantic City to elect and confirm officers. The session, held at the Stites hotel, featured speeches by senior members and a vote on publishing a signal in the Pilian teenage get WHI ptrieney Weprpeostelen.
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Richards
Atlantic
Tity
Totter
Werah
Teatblind
Rltan
Pekar
Dame Nidoneinet
Merten
Dovtin Modone
Hiram
M. Richirde Ofiekio
Piernness
Wien
Nicholson
Penneyivoain
Mey Bea
Seine
Tomormon
Rossel
Dradhis
Tex
Arkiteasg
Rati Ard Coma
Alwides
Stites Hotel
Forum Ball
Inferno Devastates Indianapolis Banks and Offices
A major fire destroyed the National Bank, Bxpress offices, and several five story buildings on Washington Street and Meridan Street in Indianapolis. The Indiana National Bank vault reportedly held about 2 million dollars. widespread damage affected the Western Union Telegraph and related firms, with walls remaining and smoke and fire ravaging the area.
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National Bank
Bxpress
Tadlinijeidis
Tad
Washinton Strat
Azerkhan
Ponngyl- Vahla
Frm
Kustmin
le Halesté&e Bee
Tidlliane National Bank
American Express
Earmmin
Ellie Flore
Bastian
Cinerse Manifold
George Wintertier
Tebacew Ionler
Builidigg
Arouna
Merthin Street
Hlickfond
Proiphad Iy
Atmerlouin Bix Gyrede Ooning
Toston Clothing
Phe Pour Ratteed
Collace
Sindoke
Tndiana National Air
Rene
Pearl Street
Smoke Out Harrison Conference Plans Organization
An Indianapolis meeting of Tepollismea leaders outlines steps to form an active party arm in each county for the fall and early winter, to organize committee work and mobilize for the coming national campaign. Attendees discuss ex President Harrison's intentions and prepare for January committee elections.
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Indianapelie
Sept S
Gt Wrlc Methoniaal
Beahauearters
Promid
Propewelli
Harriven
Tornado Strikes Michigan Causing Damage and Loss
Detroit reports a tornado sweeping across the state with widespread damage. In Pine Township a house collapse caused fatalities, Sand Beach saw most buildings damaged, two houses and twelve barns destroyed, and several injuries among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Newa
Pine Township
Sand Beach
British Minister's Yacht Ready to Rush Fleet
Dispatch from Constantinople reports the British minister's yacht under guard amid twenty four hours of alarming dispatches. Turkish officials express great apprehension as fleet movements loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Chronicle
Constantinopleraga
Tragic Wire Incident Claims Philadelphia Worker
Allentown and Reading Electric Railway worker H Tenne Gennett of Philadelphia was killed today when a reel of wire netting toppled by a one ton rolling object. He leaves a wife and one child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allentown, Pte
Tenne Gennett
Philadelphia
Allentown and Reading Electric Railway Company
Dedication ceremonies at Chickamauga and Chattanooga park
The article reports on national park ceremonies at Chickamauga and Chattanooga with ceremonies led by Michigan and Indiana officials. It notes postponed Pennsylvania and Missouri monuments, a large attendance, and remarks by Governor and military leaders amid heavy heat and expanded military displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chickamauga and
Chattanooga National Park
Quickest Divorce Recorded in Wichita Court
Mia. Julia A. Leonid obtained a divorce in ten minutes and two seconds in the district court. Judge Reed checked the time as proceedings wrapped in nine minutes, shortly after a prior record set by a man from Windward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
Julia A. Leonid
Jus Reed
Jennings
Windward
Sudden Death of J Arnold Brewker Shocks Seminary
The sudden death of J Arnold Brewker, a faculty member at St Sulplice Theological Seminary in Baltimore, is reported. Other items note a steel mill disruption in Alexandria Indiana over non union amenity puddlers and a mysterious letter prompting Rev James Woodfird to a fatal overdose. Henry B Wilcox, a Madison Connecticut judge, was fatally struck while attempting to reach a railway mail car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Arnold Brewker
Ting
Theolowich Seminary
St. Sulplice
Baltimore
Tron Works
Tinton Steel Mill
Alexandria
Ind
James Woodfird
Rochemter
Henry B. Wilcox
Jude
Madison
Local Thunders Sweep Across Astern Pennsylvania
Early morning storms roll through Astern Pennsylvania with thunder and rain shifting across counties. High humidity followed by a cool breeze as skies clear later in the day. Local authorities advise caution on slick roads and lightning safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astern
Pennsylvania
Blacik Dress Goods Featured In Early Orders
Fashion note explains that orders were placed with English French and German manufacturers to secure desirable staple goods and novelties at current prices. It points out Mohair price hikes of nearly one hundred percent and claims their lines offer unmatched styles quality and variety.
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