Spring Season Lot Offerings Correct for Current Year
The notice states that all listed lots offered are correct for the spring season. It emphasizes accuracy of parcel descriptions and confirms seasonal timing for bids or purchases.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1896
Page
1
Wool Fabrics At Bargain Yardage Prices
A listing of wool fabrics offered in plain and figured designs in gray brown green and blue shades. Yardage priced under four cents per yard, highlighting the season’s best selection and quality.
Leading Spring Wool Cloth Sale in All Shades
Beige Etamines 44 inch wool fabric offered at 39 cents per yard. Described as soft finished and in the popular range of shades. A marketing note highlights it as a top choice for spring garments.
Shadings and imported goods offered at bargain prices
Ten pieces of 46 inch imported goods have sold consistently. The shadings are exceptionally fine and offered as a great bargain at this time.
Woolen saltings offered in Spain shades for sale
We present all wool saltings with light grounds in Spain shades and darker tufted effects. We are selling them today at Tomorrow's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Smart Wool Bicycle Suitings in Scotch Tweed Check
Wool bicycle suitings advertised as 96 inches wide in Scotch Tweed check effects. Described as genuine new cloth priced at 5c per yard.
NO FUSION IN CAROLINA STIRS POLITICS OF SILVER
Raleigh April 17 Populist and Republican leaders failed to reach fusion terms over free coinage of silver and tariff plans The Populist committee insisted on preamble backed by Teller and seventeen senators The Republicans proposed a state offices division and joint ticket. Pritchard vows to follow national convention and fusion prospects end for now. Broad revolt rumors emerge among Populists as parties prepare statements
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
Marlon Butler
Pritchard
Settle
Holton
Henry M. Teller
United States
United States Senators, Including Mr. Pritchard
Republican
North Carolina
St. Louis
State Committee
Butler
Shuford
W. A. Guthrie
W. H. Ketchen
Contrict
Pearson
Senator Quay Solid Delegation Hints at Pennsylvania Rapprochement
Philadelphia April 17. War ring Republicans in Pennsylvania show signs of reconciliation after a morning conference in Philadelphia with Mayor Warwick and Governor Hastings. A subsequent meeting at Hastings residence with Senator Quay suggests a settlement that would yield a nearly solid delegation for the St Louis convention. M. Magee in the west remains unreconciled, with Allegheny County possibly the only area not fully aligned with Quay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phiadelphia
Pennsylvania
Warwick
Hastings
David Martin
Senator Quay
Harrisburg
Senator Quay Endorsed in Twentyeighth District Meeting
Candidacy of Senator Quay received broad support as delegates from Elk Clarion Forest Center and Clarfield counties met to elect two national delegates and a presidential elector. Elk J A McEwen Clarion A R Wilson named as delegates with 5S 8 Crissman and A H Woodward as alternates. Joseph Campbell Forest designated presidential elector. Resolutions endorsing Quay unanimously passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fadewes
J. A. McEwen
Elk
A. R. Wilson
Clarion
Telegrams of congratulation mix marriage with politics
Hartford telegrams report William Harrison Taylor of Putnam sending congratulations to ex President Harrison on his marriage named after him. Taylor asks if May at home means White House in November. Harrison replies he thanks the telegram but dissents from the political suggestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
William Harrison Taylor
Putnam
Harrison
Taylor
White House
Timely aid from son saves railway agent in Whiting
Whiting Indiana April 1 9 Karl the six year old son of J E K Van Sickle agent of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad acted quickly when his father was attacked by three masked men. The youngster chased them along the tracks and the incident ended with the bandits fleeing after the assailants seized 100 dollars in cash overcoat and revolver from the agent.
Company employees recover money from depot theft
The article reports that workers tied up thieves were captured after returning to the depot. Two men were seized during a search of the office, the third escaped with an overcoat and revolver, while the cash was recovered.
Grizaled Veterans Greeted by Applause in Congress
First Defenders from Eastern Pennsylvania arrived in Washington and were greeted with applause in the House chamber as their flag The First flag of the war was displayed. The veterans lined up at the desk but received no formal reception and then toured the Capitol in small groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washington
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Capitol
House of Representatives
General Fitzhugh Lee to Succeed Cuba Consul General
A Havana dispatch says General Fitzhugh Lee will replace Consul General Williams in Cuba amid talk of a military commission. The piece criticizes Spanish policy, reports wartime conditions, and notes American officials expect Lee to see the truth about Cuba and American interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Vila Tampa
Fla
Fitzhugh Lee
Williams
Cuba
Cleveland
Madrid
Lee
Ramon
Willams
Uncle Sam
General Lee
Congressional Tempers Rise Over War Claims Debate
Washington April 17. A tense session in both houses featured heated exchanges over the Peffer resolution to investigate bond sales and the payment of Civil War era war claims. Senators Hill Gear Allen Hoar clashed. Allen praised James H Weaver and defended Populist principles. House members debated paying claims, with Mahon and Walker vocally criticizing the policy as court and treasury misuse, ending with the partial success of one bill and the failure of another.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hill
Peffer
Cleveland
Gear
Mr. Gear
Allen
Nebraska
James H. Weaver
Hoar
Rep
Mass
Senate
House of Representatives
Republian
Committee On
Mahon
Pennsylvania
Dingley
Maine
Congress
Court of Claims
United States
Walker
Poley
Messrs. McCall
Tenn
Evans
Ray
Messre. Dockery
Dem
Grosvenor
Treasury
Pickler
Diamond Robbers Caught in Burden Burglary Case
New York reports say two cablegrams from J B Morgan and Company London bankers confirm the arrest of Robert Dunlop, the second man in the Burden burglary. Diamonds valued at about 150000 dollars are recovered and Mr. Burden is urged to travel to London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Burden
J. 8
Morgan and Company
London
Robert Dunlop
Morgan
Buchanan Winthrop
Cigar Maker's Crime Ends With Double Tragedy
In Lititz Pennsylvania on April 17 Joseph Daugherty shot and fatally wounded his wife then killed himself. The couple lived with Daugherty's parents in Warwick near Lititz. Daugherty a 2 year old cigar maker from Philadelphia had been living in town about eighteen months and worked at Bricker & Co. The wife died at 9 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz
Joseph Daugherty
Daugherty
Clear Factory
Bricker & Co
Baldwin Locomotive Works Wins Russian Engine Contract
Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia secured a major contract with the Russian government for sixty large ten engines to be completed by July 1. Since October, 1906, the firm has built fourteen engines for Russia, with all previous orders fulfilled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Uly 1
Revenue receipts rise for nine months in tobacco tax
Internal revenue receipts for the nine months of the current fiscal year total $110,179,075, up $189,957 from the same period in 1896, chiefly from tobacco taxes, announced today by Commissioner Willer at Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oor
Tobaccna
Washington
Willer
Tobsoco
Weather and World News Summary
Weather today generally fair and cooler previews. North Carolina fusion unlikely and Armenia needs more funds. Washington Capitol News covers politics and weekly trade review. Arch Druid of Wales on Floral Sun. Local society notes and church news. Sports recap of baseball games and youth league highlights. Travel features on Iceland and French road construction. Dramatic and musical items included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Armenia
Washington Capitol News
Mysterious Suicide Step From Pittsburg Bridge
The case of Mrs. George White of Monongahela City ends in suicide from the Smithfield street bridge. Witness William Hailey reported the tragedy. he denies any further connection. Mrs. White, 30, had threatened drowning due to illness and vanished after leaving her mother’s home. her body remained unfound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Smithfield Street
William Hailey
Bailey
Monongahela River
George White
Monongahela City
White
Foster
Chatham Street
Mason
Ross Street
Robbery Attempt at Euchre Party in Progress
A masked man burst into a private euchre gathering in Moline, Illinois, demanding a contribution. Guests overpowered him before police arrived. a boy signaled help from a neighboring home. The suspect is jailed, marking a second bold caper after an earlier incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fock Island
Trade Review notes gradual U S decline in 1895 steel demand
Dun's Weekly Review reports continued cautious buying across the United States with failures down from last year in the prior week. Demand remains tepid despite some regional improvements in steel products, coal, and textiles as prices and combinations slow. Wheat and rail earnings show mixed results while exports outpace imports in early 1895.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R. G. Dun & Co
United States
Canada
Chicago
Bessemer Pig
Grey Forge
Pittsburg
Silk Association
Oye i Ra
Morton
Five Children Die in Fire Tragedy at Turner's Falls
Five French children perished from suffocation in a four story brick tenement on LL Street Turner's Falls Mass. The blaze began in the basement market operated by Roberts and Son. Victims include Aime Duboin 4 Lena Dubois 7 Rosie Roumier 13 Josephine Coumartin 12 and Edward Coumartin 10, children of Charles Coumartin and Jogeth Dubois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner's Falls
Mass
Ll” Street
Aime Duboin
Lena Dubois
Jogeth Dubois
Rosie Roumier
Josephine Coumartin
Edward Coumartin
Charles Coumartin
Roberts & Son
Roberts
Transatlantic Steamers Arrive and Depart New York Route Update
New York reports arrivals from Hamburg including Persia and Augusta Victoria and from Liverpool Campania while Halle sails to Bremen. Outbound ships Spree and Fuerst Bismarck dock at Bremerhaven and Hamburg respectively, with inbound for New York Norie thlopta and Ems awaiting in Moville Naples and Bremerhaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Persia
Hamburg
Augusta Victoria
Southampton
Cherbourg
Campania
Liverpool
Queenstown
Halle
Bremen
Weather forecast for the Middle States and Sunday
New York reports a forecast of fall and partly cloudy skies in the Middle states with slightly lower temperatures and fresh winds from the southeast to northeast. Sunday will bring similar conditions with partly cloudy skies and cooler temperatures and fresh southerly winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herald
Middle States
John Stetson Dies After Theatrical Career in Boston
John Stetson, the well known theatrical manager, died shortly after 1 o'clock this Saturday morning in Boston. He was a prominent figure in the stage world with a long career directing productions and managing theaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
John Stetson
Three Thousand Sick of Typhus Need Funds Now
Clara Barton appeals to Americans as typhus victims in Marash endure worsening sickness and rising deaths. She notes only a fraction of the $500,000 needed has been raised and urges immediate gifts to Brown Brothers & Co. for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Clara Barton
Red Crore Society
National Relief Committee
Constantinople
Trask
Misa Barton
Brown Brothers & Co
Wall Street
Vickery Albertson Scandal Returns in Court
Baltimore April 17 The Vickery Albertson affair was aired in city court with Mrs Albertson seeking 330000 from a wealthy banker. The jury found not guilty after twenty minutes. Vickery testified their relationship ended ten years ago though he continued payments. she claimed a lump sum last winter and sued for 30000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Red Cross Granted Free Access in Armenia
Private dispatches from Constantinople report the Red Cross doing substantial relief work in Armenia. The Porte has pledged no interference and has granted every permit requested to the English and American legations. Red Cross agents operate in disturbed districts with special protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ias
Porte
Washington
Constantinople
Red Cross
Armenia
Beech Creek Railroad Officials Targeted in Arrest Warrants
War rants were issued in Williamsport Pennsylvania on April 17 to arrest Beech Creek superintendent A G Palmer trainmaster W A Selts and conductor Jesse Edsell. They face charges of conspiring to defame L Ames former master mechanic. Selts rebutted the charges saying there is no ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
A. G. Palmer
Beech Creek Railroad
Palmer
W. A. Selts
Jesse Edsell
L. Ames
Beech Creek Company
Selts
Sister's death drives Chicago woman to death in Michigan
Miss Helen Carleton of Chicago died Sunday after mental collapse triggered by her sister Olive Carleton's mysterious fall disappearance and death. Olive vanished last fall en route from St Clair to Chicago. her body was later found in Detroit. The sisters’ deaths prompt burial in St Clair tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Clair
Mich
Chicago
Olive Carleton
Detroit
Helen Carleton
Minister’s mistake, Powell trial opens for fraud
The trial of Rev. Joseph Ebben Powell rector of Trinity Episcopal church, began in common pleas court. Powell, a British subject, registered in last fall’s election to show how easily American law could be violated without punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Findlay
Joseph Ebben Powell
Trinity Episcopal Church
Common Pleas Court
April Heat Surges in New York Sunstroke Fatality Reported
April heat sets a record at 86 degrees in New York city per the official thermometer. Several sunstroke cases are noted, with one fatality, as the city endures broiling temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Weather Bureau
American citizen Ding in custody case in Havana
Washington reports Alvert Jesup Ding an American citizen arrested in Havana for alleged connection with the insurgents. The department of state ordered the Havana consul to take immediate steps for his protection and fall back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alvert Jesup Ding
Havanna
Department of State
Havana
Thal
Finleys Lace Curtain Sale Delivers Deep Discount Offers
Finleys announces a closeout sale on lace curtains with striking prices. Nottingham curtains come in various bundle lengths from 3 to 3 1-2 yards with prices from 69 cents to 1 88 per pair. Irish Point and Brussels lace curtains priced from 4.00 to 9.00 per pair.
Housekeepers Sought For Rare Opportunity
A rare opportunity for housekeepers is announced, inviting applicants to apply soon. The notice highlights favorable terms and potential for ongoing work with a respected local employer.
Take Notice Welcher Jeweler Bicycle Belts Line
Welcher the Jeweler advertises a new line of bicycle belts and invites customers to view them. The note highlights new ties as part of the assortment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welcher
Atlantic coast hardware listing for paints and finishes
An old style hardware advertisement lists 408 Spruce Street offerings for novelties and hotel supplies. It promotes Reynolds Pure Colors Enamel Paints with high gloss finish, Ready Mixed Tinted Carriage Paints, Campbell’s Varnish Stains, and Pure Linseed Oil Seeped products described as pure and of high quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Campbell's
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GLOBE
Carolina
Will Mave
St. Louwis
Allegheny
Senator “Quay
MR. Harrison
Hobbers
Will
Island of
Win
Sierra
Weyler
Congressional
HOUSE
Goars
Laat
Russia
Baldwin Wor
Arch-Druid of
Wales
the Business World
Bateman
Sued
Iceland
France
Euchre Party
Huck Island
Dun's Weekly Review
South
Noerald
Spencer Trask
OF the Red Cross
Beach Creek Road
Finley
Nottingham
Slackawanna Avenue
Wyoming Ave
Bicyclists
Spruce Street
Matthews Brothers
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