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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1895

Page

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Early downtown visit for special bargain prices

The notice invites patrons to drop in on an early date to explore what can be done for them in the shopping line and to participate in special bargain prices.

Imperial Opportunity in Cuba Draws Public Policy Debate

Washington dispatch notes rising public opinion pressuring the Cleveland administration toward a proactive Cuba policy. Observers say isolationist stance may give way to assertive moves against Spain, with Cuba as a key test of American empire and national prestige amid calls for broader overseas policy.

Cleveland Congress United States Uncle Sam Spain Americas Cubs Hawaii Nicaragua Canal Eveland America Cuba Appin Parison

Kirkland's Reprimand Sparks High Level Glare

Secretary Herbert reprimanded Admiral Kirkland for a congratulatory letter to M Faure, written in official capacity. President Cleveland approved the action, deeming the gesture inappropriate as it could be interpreted as felicitating a political defeat. The admiral contested the authorship. the matter drew no further discussion from Herbert.

Washington Herbert Admiral Kirkland Cleveland Admiral Kirkkind France M. Faure Republic Navy Department Kirkland Trig

Golden Anniversary at St Ann’s Church Philadelphia

The St Ann's Roman Catholic Church on Lehigh Avenue Philadelphia marked the golden anniversary of its cornerstone laying. Archbishop Ryan and Bishop Horstman joined a large assembly of priests and fifty robed altar servers. Bishop McGovern presided at Mass with several assistants as Bishop Horstman preached the sermon.

St. Ann's Homan Catholic Church Philadelphia St. Ann's Lehigh Avenue Ryan Horatman Cleveland McGovern Harrisburg Horstman

Melancholy Death Of A Friendless Apple Woman

A Philadelphia lodging on the fourth floor reports the death of a solitary woman described as an Apple Woman. The quiet passing occurred as she was kneeling in bed, a sorrowful end noted in terse terms.

Philadelphia Rept

Death of Mrs. Margaret Lamb Found at 201 Willow Street

Police discovered the body of Mrs. Margaret Lamb at 201 Willow Street after a several day odor alarmed Mae Lamb, a street vendor of apples and notions. A labor house mistress reported the door to Lamb's room, and officers forced entry. Lamb lay kneeling, face buried in a pillow, death likely from drink.

Willow Street Margaret Lamb Mae. Lamb Labor House

Plot to Kill Japanese Prime Minister Revealed

Police in Yokohama report a failed assassination attempt on the Japanese prime minister. A conspiracy to murder the premier on September 27 was uncovered. documents link to the suspect whose arrest was noted yesterday.

Margois Ito Japan London Yokohama Marquis

Quay Opposes Dalzell for Ways and Means Chair

A Philadelphia special reports Senator Quay will not admit opposition to Congressman Dalzell for the Ways and Means chair. The piece notes Quay’s birthday events in Pittsburgh and his stance on Penrose investigators, suggesting tensions over investigations into Philadelphia government. Magee asserts Quay would not dare oppose Dalzell.

Kuny Dalzell Ways and Means Philadelphia Leaver Quy Penrose Pittsburg Nelhtorly Pillsburg York County Magee Flinn Itteburg Tam Net Democratic Quay Daleell Ways and Means Committee

Long Island Wreck at Rockaway Beach Injures Passenger

A four car train on the Long Island Railroad wrecked at Sea Side station Rockaway Beach this afternoon. The engine was uncoupled to take water and the train rode into the station without it. Brakemen failed to stop the forward car which struck the bumper. One passenger William Ne of Green Point, 21, was seriously injured and may die.

Rockaway Beach New York Ishland Sea Side William Ne Green Point

Pasteur Death Scenes At Deathbed In Humble Room

Paris reports detail Professor Louis Pasteur’s final hours and modest surroundings at the Pasteur Institute. His wife and relatives were present. the body to be embalmed and public viewing planned. Funeral arrangements and possible Panthéon interment discussed with government officials.

Paris Professor Pasteur United Press San Sebastian Mme Pasteur Dr. Roux Pasteur Institute L'Flanc Park Mo Poincare Natunal Panitheon M. Valery M. Pasteurs M. Octave Gerard al. Pasteur Academy Meiu Villeneuve Littl Garches Andolhnec Gentl Faure M. Hianotwux Perle M. Sauseler Marks Jepine Paris Students Association

Catholics and A P A Jealously Guard Dead Boy in Pana

In Pana Illinois Walter Lyford 16 was fatally injured by a fall beneath a cable car at Springside Coal. Catholics lay claim to the body and vow burial rights under their rites. The American Protective Association takes charge of the body and threatens to resist any attempt to move it.

Pana Walter Lyford Springside Coal Company Father Wiegand Adonitte Lyford American Protective Association

Fate of Frank Lens Killed by Kurds in Armenia

A sworn affidavit received by Leng’s executors in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania confirms Frank Lens a bicycle rider was killed in May 1818 by Kurds in Tehelkain Armenia. British consul Semsman led searches and found bicycle parts near Tehelkaln, with a body later identified as Lens. He disappeared after staying one night in the village, and locals suspected a murder for his silver bicycle.

Pittburg Frank Lens Tehelkain Armenia Ehezer Semeiian Leng Erteroum Semsman Tehelkaln Lene

Three Sailors Drowned in Harlem and North Rivers

Three sailors lose their lives as a motor boat capsizes in the Harlem and North Rivers near New York. Samuel Hauptmann, 20, also perishes. Two youths, William Stanfort, 17, and Darry Stanfort, unspecified ages, are reported drowned. None of the bodies recovered.

Harlem North Rivers New York Wi Fam Stanfort Darry Stanfort North River Samuel Hauptman Hauptmann

Death by Self Inflicted Throat Slashing Reported

A fragment reports Charles Leroy Welling, son of Lechars Welling, a retired rubber manufacturer, died by suicide in Trenton early this morning. The notice mentions he hanged himself with a rope in his throat. The record lacks full details and corroborating names.

Charles Leroy Welling Trenton Lechars Welling

Riot on a trolley car in Columbia Pennsylvania

A riot broke out on a trolley car in Columbia Pennsylvania as Conductor Harry Rohrer tried to eject a man who insisted on smoking. Lancaster men returning from a party joined the fracas injuring several and leading to the arrest of Frank Kowhler Harry Duelter Albert Robe and Johnna Dale with more to come. One rioter suffered a broken whoge and others were hurt. Motorman John Denlinger and a conductor Thomas McParlard aided Rohrer during the incident.

Columbia Frank Kowhler Harry Duelter Albert Robe Johnna Dale Harry Rohrer Lancaster John Denlinger Thomas McParlard Rohrer

Firemen Gather for Pennsylvania State Convention in Reading

Reading Pennsylvania hosts the State Firemen association meeting this week with about 145 companies marching in a Thursday parade. The event runs Tuesday through Friday with lectures, exhibitions by the New York Life Saving corps, and prize drills offering $1,000 in cash.

Reading Pennsysvania Keystone Commonwealth State Fremen's Association Pompier Life Saving Corps ‘of New York Witman's Ball Park

Boy Attacked With Cobble Stone On Way To Sunday School

Patrick Hannon of Pine Brook severely injured 11 year old Martin Ruddy of Bellevue after drunkenly striking him with a cobble on South Washington Avenue near Lackawanna. Ruddy received medical care and remained unconscious for about thirty minutes. Hannon was arrested by Patrolman Dominick Boland following witnesses John Jordan and Joseph Burkhome.

Patrick Hannon Pine Brook Martin Ruddy Fourth Street Bellevue Desault Pelogic South Weashineton Cenue Lackawanna Hannon Mii Tmudily John Jordan West Lackawanna Avenue Joseph Burkhome Webster Avenue Dominick Boland Ruddy

Nuttingin City Preserves Leads Two Boys to Detention

George Jones and Will Ridgeway of Lake Ariel were found nutting in Nay Aug Park with relatives. Police officer McMannamon caught them in the act and took them to the station, where they remained overnight. Peter Phen was fined $3.80 for hunting in the park on Saturday.

George Jones Will Ridgeway Lake Ariel Thele Nay Aug Park McMannamon

Italian stabbing affray leads to arrests in county jail

In a Sunday drunken melee two Italian men Salvano Pregnico and Antonio Tasalo fought over a quarrel resulting in Tasalo receiving two stab wounds Tasalo survived while Pregnico was arrested and sent to jail after a hearing before Justice of the Peace Scott. The report also mentions a Carnot monument ceremony at Fontainebleau attended by President Faure and Carnot’s family and notes a steamer Humboldt wreck near Eureka California with all aboard lost.

Salvano Pregnico Antonio Tasalo Tasalo Pregniso Justice of the Peace Scott Bop President Carnot Fountainbleau Faure M. Carnot

Spain Faces Cuban Revolt Threat and Costa Rica Clash

United States officials amid Cuba revolt weigh actions as Vice Consul Springer consults with Secretary Olney. Spain’s hold in Cuba weakens while Costa Rica-linked tensions rise. a $20,000 damages claim against Spain concerns Gustav Richelieu and August Bolten, who allege wrongful detention in Santiago de Cuba and release after U.S. consul intervention.

Warhhington Cuba State Department United States Comal Springer Olney Spain Costa Rica Central America Coste Rica Great Britain Corinto Nicaraguua England Cipain Springer Gustav Richelieu Richelieu August Bolten Port Au Prince Hayti Cape Hayden Cuban Santiago de Cuba Eixty Maven Brothers Siyatt Insurgenta

Blindness at church shocks Swiftweeter girl

Miss Mattie Storms, 18, residents of Swiftweeter Pa, suddenly went blind while attending a Simpson Methodist church on the West Side yesterday noon. Her eyelids closed tightly with pain, leaving her unable to open her eyes, and she was led home by friends. External poisoning was considered but not confirmed. The case is being investigated.

Simpson Methodst Mattie Storms Storms Enon Hynon Ethon Miss Storms Swiftweeter Henry Messen Eynon Street Daly Methal

Man jailed for assault after family disruption in New York transfer

John Mahon a young married man formerly of this city now a New York citizen came here with wife and two children to attend a relative funeral. Last Thursday the wife and children left for Aeane and he promised to join them today but instead broke into his father's Providence road home striking his aged father after being barred. Lieutenant Spellman arrested him and Alderman Millar sentenced him to thirty days in county jail. Mahon feared his family would be destitute in New York without his earnings during the month.

John Mahon New York Providence Road Spellman Millar Mahon

Disorderly house raid on Mulberry and Raymond court

Lieutenant Davis and patrolmen Reese Jones Tom Jones J F Jones and Thomas Lawry raided a disorderly house behind Lackawanna hospital after neighbor complaints. Six occupants were detained three men and three women and brought to police court where proprietress Nettle Stevens was fined ten dollars and others ten dollars each.

Davis Reese Jones Tom Jones J. F. Jones Thomas Lawry Mulberry Street Raymond Court Lackawanna Hospital Millar Nettle Stevens

Weather Report Shifts to Showers in Pentie Area

A fragmented weather note reports showers in Pentie area with unclear timing and mild temperature outlook. Forecaster mentions potential moisture moving through eastern regions.

Major Holiday Underwear Sale Expands In Scranton

The stock assortment features extensive lines of Ladies, Gentlemen's and Children's Vests, Pants and Union Suits. As sole agents, we offer reduced prices due to tariff cuts. Quality improves with lower costs. highlights include Union Suits at $1.00 and $1.25, Children's Union Suits, Ladies Egyptian Ribbed Vests and Pants, and full gloves and hosiery selection.

Eason Scranton Onelta Union Sulta Children’s Union Bulta Gente Wrient

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