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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1897
Page
1
A fragment praises leaders in the season's shirt waist purchases, noting a mild commendation of their choices. The text emphasizes the elegance and appeal of shirt waists without personalizing the praise to wearers.
Appearance argues that the items differ radically from prior works, asserting their novelty and calling for fair judgment of their innovative design. The remarks emphasize justice in evaluating these creations as unique contributions.
The passage praises a range of light fabrics including Zephyr gauze Lapnet Mulls and India Linens with Lave effect weaves and embroidery. It highlights color combinations such as Hellotropa, Oreens and Rose Pinks, paired with floral sprays and figures, offering sulk blacks with set figures as alternatives.
An advertiser invites ladies to visit and see new sombrecular outfits, promising clear explanations and confident reassurance that even if nothing else results, guests will be informed and welcome to learn about the offerings.
Engineers declare Avondale Colliery must be sacrificed to prevent flooding of adjacent and connecting mines. Nottingham mine to be turned into a temporary pumping station as the Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre company shoulders costs, with 1800 workers at risk and millions in losses anticipated.
A Havana dispatch to the Evening Sun says General Rivera's court martial sentenced him to be shot at sunrise. Witnesses aboard the Oceanic and Cuban sources in New York claim Weyler fears US intervention and arranged to avoid delays. Officials have not confirmed details, and censorship blocks further dispatches.
The fourth assistant postmaster general announced first appointments for fourth class post masters. Of 38 chosen, four were removed. appointments included David Bineser of Fort Hunter and A. Wood of Grand Valley in Pennsylvania and Florida respectively.
Mrs Ward widow of David Ward one of the miners killed in the Twin shaft accident at Pittston in June last sues Newton Coal company for $20,000 damages. The disaster cost fifty eight men their lives and none were recovered.
Five hundred workers in St Louis clothing plants walked out today after wage cuts last fall failed to be restored in spring. The manufacturers had promised a restoration which did not occur yesterday.
The Auto States warship Malhe od Toxas has sailed for Hampton Roads but is delayed by a heavy gale and will likely wait until Saturday.
Madrid reports another major Spanish victory in the Philippines where rebels suffered heavy casualties. The dispatch says nearly MW rebels were killed in the clash.
In Colusa Ohio, April 1 1886 two men Colna near here were blown to atoms by an accidental nitro glycerine explosion. Only a finger was found of GO Donnell and John Baird of Pennsylvania.
April 2 reports from Greenville and Saint Paul describe rivers surging past levees as thousands flee floodwaters. Railroad tracks dynamited to ease passage for water, with boats and skiffs aiding refugees. Livestock losses mount while downstream towns face rising water and threatened deltas.
Incipient breaks closed as backwater advances from the rear cutting off dry dirt supply. Morning aid arrived. News from Kil’s store reports collapses and exposed areas endangering Austin Miss. Five men near Indian Pay Monroe county drowned fleeing White River flood. Overall, the scene is distressing.
Chicago April 2 15 year old Chris Schultz employed by Kuhn Nathan and Pischer robbed of 4500 on the Twelfth street viaduct near the Nickle Plate depot. He was struck with a billy knocked unconscious bound gagged and robbed by Wilson and two confederates. Edward Grant later captured confessed. Nearly 100 found on him. Schultz in precarious condition with possible skull fracture.
The Borrego gang of assassins, including Patrice Valenicia, were executed at 10 oclock in the Santa Fe jail yard. Guards protected the site all night and again in the morning. the convicts spent the night in prayer and faced the scaffold without tremor. Valenicia alone showed signs of distress after the drop.
New York April 2 4 Police Commissioner Fred D Grant sent a dispatch to President McKinley stating he cannot accept the position of Secretary of War. He declines with thanks and notes his decision to not join the administration he helped build.
The Daily Democrat, Western Michigan's leading Democratic paper, was sold to Elliott Blevenson of Detroit on foreclosure. Stevenson won a top role as state central committee chairman with aid from a law partner of Don M. McIntire.
Mrs. Anne Kleuty, about 45, died after a morning fire at Auburn. Neighbors rushed in after flames from the room occupied by Mrs. Healy brought them to the scene, where Mr. Healey was found in a semi conscious condition and the flames were extinguished.
A report from Lexington Kentucky dated April 2 describes a farmer named Tam Onle thorha who fatally harmed Henry Sohmeider, a farm hand blamed for his wife's departure. The account notes the farmer then carried out further actions leading to his own demise.
Morning report summarizes river disruptions and political shifts as the Senate takes hold of Turin. Avondale colliery abandoned. Dunn's Weekly Trade Review notes financial activity. Editorials touch on Washington gossip while Dickinson trims feature a large apartment store in Scranton and local mercantile appraisals.
Washington April. Senate committee on the Dingley bill struggles over the retroactive clause setting new duties. Members differ on constitutionality and impact, with some predicting court tests and others fearing added import costs. House reductions in wool and woolens are debated. western wool interests oppose raw wool cuts.
President hosts a stag party at the White House with attendees including the vice president, the speaker of the house, the attorney general, and numerous senators and representatives from the Ways and Means Committee and other members.
An elderly resident, April-Anni Cobb, died in a house fire at Middlesex, Yates County. The victim was sleeping alone when the fire broke out, burning the Wis home and ending a quiet night.
In Montevideo on April 2 the national troops defeated the insurgents with heavy losses. The clash underscores continuing unrest as authorities report the rebel force routed and casualties suffered on both sides.
A large Maltby breaker five miles from Wilkosar, operated by Lough Valley Coal Company, was destroyed by fire at dawn. It housed one of Wyoming region’s best equipped coal brewers with daily capacity of hundreds of tons. The blaze left nearly eight hundred men and boys unemployed for months. loss estimated at sixty thousand dollars with insurance of eighty thousand.
In Washington on April 2 the bicycle score at midnight shows Schock 151 Albert 0 Cielden 140 Cassinis 1 008 Labwren LT Riviere 65 Fond haa Maller 10 Janeon after ten hours elong finished near 1 this forenoon covering a mile with finds Uhen on the tray.
A fire in East Boston on April 2 caused about 500 damage to the planing mill and lumber works of T. Manson on Border Street. The blaze heavily damaged the district occupied by planing and woodworking establishments.
Strike fever grips Chicago as unions extend action beyond tailors and curvers to three more building trades. The disorder disrupts work for a week, with increasing strain on organized labor and general economy.
April 2 report that Consul General Witzhuah Lee and family left Havana aboard the Ward Ling steamer City of Washington in the evening for New York.
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