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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1895
Page
1
A feature on the Parisian bonnets exhibit highlights the broad range of hat styles, new weaving ideas, shading, and trimming that make the display the most complete and interesting yet for well dressed women.
A trimmed millinery display presents hats and bonnets with shapes straws chenilles velvets laces ribbons feathers jets and ornaments in cut steel and related decorative details. The exhibition emphasizes the many elements that compose stylish headwear.
Syracuse dispatch reports a orderly state Democratic convention with large attendance and lively debate. Tammany opposes reform but runs the room as delegates push a carefully worded platform on Sunday observance and excise, while Hill and Sheehan push to admit Grace-Fairchild contestees.
The Durant case closes its prosecution with testimony on the body find in the tower and the chandelier leak. William Sterling testifies about gun cocks and gas, while details link Durant to Miss Lamont and Miss Terment. Defense plans a secretive opening tomorrow amid doubt they can sway the jury.
At Bradieh six miles east of Albion Nebraska a cart driven by Bert Holton with his wife and child overturned in a canyon filled with five feet of water. Rain and darkness separated the trio. Bert was rescued by Mr. Schain while the wife and baby were missing. The child’s body was recovered that night and the woman’s body found the next morning.
In Chicago at 1 pm Fred Belge 224 West Fort was shot and killed by Robert Schondaube after Belge allegedly struck Schondaube's mother Mia. Schondaube fired five bullets, killing Belge, before being detained. Belge had claimed engagement to Mia and recently given her a HAM.
Harrisburg reports a high level anti-Quay meeting to influence the Republican national convention delegation. Thomas Martin and C. L. Magee met with Governor Hastings supporters to discuss office distribution aimed at securing majority authority for delegates. Hastings is named as a potential presidential contender, with plans to boost his position as delegation chair.
In Denver on September 3 a clash erupted after women won party entry to the county Republican central committee. A heated scene followed when Alderman Hingley assaulted Rett, the district inspector, after Rett allegedly appointed primary judges without consent. Police separated the combatants as the row over women’s political role intensified.
Sunday night fires swept through swamp near Appleton Wisconsin fanning a tide of flames and destroying timber valued at up to 20000 as back fires were tried to contain the spread. Swamp fires also reported near Black Creek Freedom and Grand Chute within two miles of Appleton. In Elmira the Dodson and Warnock shoe factory burned about 4 am with suspected arson. the plant had earlier been rebuilt after a prior collapse.
The Norristown shoe firm has made an assignment for the benefit of creditors with liabilities listed at 53000 though not announced. The Olver Iron and Steel mill in Pittsburgh is declared closed with factory activity transferred to the company and workers affected by the shutdown.
Director Brown begins an investigation into bribery and corruption within the Pittsburg police bureau. Key figures include Magistrates Donahue and Doherty, Attorney Shields, and County Detective Herbert Robinson. Witnesses recount past payoffs for releases, liquor arrests, and an indecent proposal. Hearings adjourn to gather all testimonies.
Philadelphia dispatch reports the Cuban insurgents destroyed Yamuri seaport on Sept 8 after a fruit carrier Culmore located there. Refugees, including Colonel Miguel Arruc and families, were brought to Philadelphia with losses of home and property. Insurgents aimed to end sympathy for Spain by wiping out the town.
A blaze at the Velvet Hips factory of Man & Co. in Muterton, N. oJ, destroyed the facility leaving only a brook wall. Fire crews contained the flames and later found the charred remains of an unidentified man who had been hired two hours before the fire. Investigators cite an accidental chemical weed explosion as the probable cause. Loss valued at about $10,000.
The widow of General George Crook, famed Indian fighter, died at Oakland, Illinois, at her country home Crook Crest. Mrs Mary Daily Crook, prior to marriage to General Crook, survived his passing four years ago at Chicago. Her remains will be buried near her husband in Arlington Cemetery, Washington, D.C.
Two Philadelphia national banks offer to deposit 61 500 000 in gold with the U S sub treasurer in exchange for greenbacks negotiations are pending and the government may accept in a few days Sub Treasurer Bigertid could not name the banks Quarantine on the Delaware Hastings presses quarantine plan Delaware river conference with the state quarantine commission a lease proposal will be sent to the attorney general for full legal review
A large brick storage warehouse at 30 and Bast sixty-firet street owned by A. F B. Yester was burned this afternoon. Loss estimated between 50,000 and 50,000 dollars with adjoining property totaling about 25,000 added, bringing the total to around 75,000 dollars.
Five members of a reputed counterfeit gang were arrested in Philadelphia. They were given a hearing today and all held on bail for further hearing on October 2.
A major blaze in Philadelphia engulfed the Wool importer district bounded by Chestnut Front Inglis and Seound streets. Losses ranged between 250000 and 400000 with extensive stock and premises damaged or gutted. Webb & Co Lennig Co Heston Co and others owned the properties and insured stock values.
Grand Council of the Atlantic Jurisdiction meeting in Indianapolis settles on six delegates to the national convention to be held in San Francisco. Scranton candidate James Cuytier is favored. election results likely by Thursday after a day of executive session on a controversial matter.
Vi ctoria Board of Commissioners report details the seizure of a vessel linked to illicit whaling near a forbidden zone. Captain Cooper of the Rhine is accused of persecuting the sedhey and evading legal searches. Documents, including pleas and skin evidence, were sent to Rear Admiral Stephenson, who is expected to order release of the vessel.
In Omaha on September (year missing) a warm sun melted frost and snow covered much of the state. Minor damage reported to late corn leaves, but rapid corn maturation allowed widespread husking to begin in many areas. Some districts saw general snow cover despite mild daytime warmth.
Beattdale Pa report says coke workers' convention adopts plan ordering all strikers to return to work by October 10. Operators had pledged wage gains tied to rising coke prices, with local notices offering a 10 percent voluntary raise from Sept 16 for ten four men at Charlotte furnace.
Exposition directors arrange reception for the Liberty Bell in Atlanta with its arrival on Oct 9 the day before. School children will have a holiday and formal addresses are planned by the mayors of Philadelphia and Atlanta.
Chicago hosts a convention of Irish societies with Ex-Congressman John Finerty as temporary chair. The gathering, marked by loud applause, debates Irish independence and the role of the Fenian movement, with pro and anti-England sentiment and references to U S neutrality laws. Delegates from multiple states attend as discussions continue on autonomy for Ireland.
The veteran baseball manager Harry Wright III, of Atlanticity, was reported not improving. Doctors met in consultation noting a mild catarrhal pneumonia and a probable pleuritic complication, with cautious optimism about potential recovery despite present danger.
In Wellaboro Massachusetts on September 24 1910 Mrs Charlotte Howell of Toga faced murder charges in Libble Knapp case. The Commonwealth requested a five week case postponement to November due to prosecution witness availability. Judge Mitchell granted the delay. A separate item from Center Island New York on September 4 notes a sailing race between Ethelwynn and Spruce TV deemed no race after 6 o clock with light wind and a time limit exceeded leeward of the finish.
Far eastern Pennsylvania experiences generally fair conditions with winds turning to the south. Temperature remains steady with no notable change expected.
Our orders were placed with English, French and German makers early to secure desirable staple doods and novelty ties at savings on present prices. Manufacturers have raised mohair prices nearly one hundred percent, but our lines remain unmatched in style and quality at reasonable rates.
Local business advertises a specialty in novelties eye glasses opera glasses and spectacles. The listing highlights a focus on unique frames and optical items for varied tastes and occasions.
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