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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1895
Page
1
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In addition to our trimmed millinery we will show the latest creations in shapes straws chenilles velvets laces ribbons feathers jets and numerous other ornaments in cut steel highlighting the decorative options for the season.
The Democratic state convention in Syracuse delegates Tammany Hall dominance over New York County, with Grace-Fairchild delegates leaving in protest. The platform backed home rule economy and honesty in office, and the ticket was nominated including Horatio C. King and B. Chase with Flower as chair. Senator Hill praised the ticket though wished for broader representation.
At Bridgeport on the Cumberland shore opposite Harrisburg two rough men arrived by river, threatened locals, and battled. One killed his companion with five shots from a revolver as onlookers fled. The surviving suspect, John Gallagher feared connected, is jailed in Wilkes-Barre serving as a suspect though not deemed the killer.
Attorney Duprey outlines Durant's morning on April 2 leaving home for George King to fix church apparatus. He cites a ride with Lament, attendance at a college lecture, church visit, and return to Durant's room where he ate supper before retiring. Defense asserts black suit and challenges witnesses including Mrs. Vorel and Oppenheim. Durant to testify.
Easton Pa Sept 2 Rev Mr Tratteleher pastor and trustee of two large churches filed a complaint with Mayor Field against the Salvation Army. He says barracks near the Alon church and nightly meetings disrupt services and bring obscene language and broken glass to the neighborhood. Mayor Field ordered the Salvationists to appear for a hearing.
In Duluth on September 21 a $40,000 damage suit is filed in district court by Amund and Amathil Olson against Fredin and Wilson, a contracting firm that built a block near the Olsons’ home. The Olsons claim the adjoining land was a playground and essential for laundry and a well site, but the contractors’ work ruined it, harming the health and play space of their children.
Western Kansas faces labor shortages for broom corn harvest with demand across the region. In Morton County schools closed as children assist in gathering crops. About two million acres of broom corn are reported in Kansas. In Harrisburg a state quarantine station lease at Marcus Hook gains approval and funds of 10 000 dollars are allocated for station work.
Dr Schaeffer superintendent of public instruction issues a circular designating Friday October 14 as Arbor Day and urging school participation across the state.
Center Island N Sept 3 Spruce IV defeated Ethelwynn in today’s race. Official finish time 4 25 44 for Spruce IV and 4 26 07 for Ethelwynn.
Attorney Shields, representing Police Magistrates Donalee and Doherty, struggled to produce witnesses in the Pittsburgh investigation before Director Brown. Clara Porter testified she paid protection money in illegal city dealings, while Mrs Helen Whitehouse and other witnesses spoke of cash payments connected to liquor and police figures. The hearing adjourned to this afternoon with further witnesses expected as defenses challenge the reliability and motives of the testimony.
In Lewistown, Pennsylvania, the Twentieth Judicial district Democrats meet at Ulm on September 25. After twenty ballots Uttley leads with three votes along with Batley, then Uttley wins unopposed when Uttley authorizes the group to nominate him. Republicans also meet, voting forty ballots with Culbertson and Williamson leading, but no nomination yet as of press time.
Surviv ing members gathered at Herwick Pennsylvania for a regimental reunion and camp fire. Officers present included Captain A H Rush and Lt Camille Ragnet of New York City. Officers elected were General John K Robinson president Captain A W Bush vice president T D Garman secretary and F Y Rohm treasurer Wyoming Pa was chosen as next meeting site.
Joe Patchen finishes second in the first heat behind Gen Wen who won. Pidol takes third place while Gentry wins the second heat with Patchen second and Pidol third. Time listed as 2.05 for the heat.
Robert Fair an insurance agent aged 40 shot his wife Magek 35 at their home 007 Third Avenue last night then killed himself in the parlor. Neighbors described brutal drinking and repeated abuse leading to the murder suicide as police and the coroner removed the body and examined the scene. A dollar and five cents were found in his pockets, with no letters.
Boston reporter John Olsen recounts the loss of the Diana in the Behring Sea on March 27 with only Olsen and First Mate Garvin surviving. The crew of twenty two left Yokohama February 22 aboard Captain McCormick’s steam sealing schooner, faced a brutal voyage and a deadly storm near Copper Island, and endured captivity in multiple ports before reaching safety with help from a Chinese fishing junk crew and local shopkeeper Anner Hishman.
James N. Brown a colored valet stole $800 worth of property from J. Worman, editor of Outine, to fund treatment for his lady love. He pawned the goods for $43 and was held for trial. Worman and wife had summered at a Lake Champlain farm in Westport. the theft occurred from the bachelor den near the editor’s sanctum.
Cloverner Hastings met with the public printing superintendent in Harrisburg to challenge the state printer for unsatisfactory work. Delays in department reports are noted and work may be reassigned. Democrat C M Busch leads the state printer firm. Delegates to the Socratic state convention arrive amid calmer anticipation than the prior Republican event.
Anton Schwarz editor of the American Brewer died suddenly in New York City last night of heart failure. He was a leading journalist in the United States and wielded significant influence in the brewing industry.
Chicago Sept. 25 delegates at the Irish convention faced a heated morning as Chairman Finnerty rebuked them for disorder. He pledged to sacrifice life for independence and denounced England while urging unity against English influence. Western Pennsylvania leaders pressed to seat Madden and Shomly, but the convention refused to amend the committee report amid factional tensions.
In Chicago a mother placed her three month old baby in the courthouse bosom of her husband’s guard to secure his $ fine for disorderly conduct. With no funds and no access to borrow, she left the station and the infant cried until the orphan asylum took the child. The fine was suspended later and the couple retrieved the baby from the asylum.
Elisabeth F. Tompkins eastern turf writer, missing from New York for two years, has been located in San Francisco. She is staying with Norman Brough, California Jockey Club handicapper, and they traveled west from Saratoga in 1888. The disappearance had sparked years of speculation in eastern papers.
At 2 20 p m Rev A R Lambert joined Jesse Morningstar and Mary A Towser in marriage in Juniata township. About an hour later Morningstar’s brother in law George Spooneybarger handed him a gun which discharged, killing the groom instantly and wounding the bride as brains splattered across the room and bride. In Trenton New Jersey creditors approve notes for balances due at the Trenton and Eastern Rubber companies with Mechargoil receivership and Magowan taking control of the mill to operate continually to meet orders.
For eastern Pennsylvania, generally fair during the day, with possible local thunder storms. The outlook cautions brief showers and warm highs, with no widespread severe activity expected. Localized gusty winds and short downpours may occur in isolated pockets.
Orders placed with English, French and German manufacturers ensure desirable staple goods and novel ties at reduced prices. Mohair prices have surged elsewhere, but our line remains unexcelled in style and variety with value beyond present costs.
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