Spring Styles Slashed Prices In Heavy Reductions
Friday sale notes the late offerings are correct in weight fabric and color. Reductions in price are described as the heaviest of the season.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1896
Page
1
Textile Ad Promotes Seasonal Plain Fabrics
A brief catalog note urges buyers to select plain mixtures in Graya Browns Greens Bluecis among the season’s best fabrics. Shoppers are told to purchase by the yard for under 42 cents.
Beige Etamines 3 Percent Spring Wool Cloth
The notice describes a leading spring cloth, beige etamines at 3 percent, a strictly wool fabric 44 inches wide with a soft finish and spring shade range. It emphasizes quality and color selection for the season.
Fine 48 Inch Imported Goods Sold At Great Bargain
Several 48 inch imported items have sold consistently with strong demand. The shadings are described as exceptionally good and offer a notable bargain for buyers.
Boucle Suitings Now Selling At Fifty Cents
A local textiles listing touts Boucle Suitings described as pure wool with night grounds in spun shades and darker tufted effects. They are advertised as on sale today at 50c with a note about tomorrow’s pricing.
10 Pieces Scotch Tweed Bicycle Suitings 36 Inches Wide
Ten pieces of all wool bicycle suiting fabric in Scotch Tweed check, 36 inches wide. New genuine cloth sold at 60 cents per yard.
Reform offers in Cuba fail to win insurgent support
An informal Spanish memorandum proposes broader liberal reforms for Cuba, but insurgents insist on disarmament first and warn past pledges were never kept. Private Havana reports doubt General Lee can assume Havana duties soon due to yellow fever risk and acclimation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ojiney
Spanih
Cuba
Hegent
Olney
Spain
Livy Martines Campos
Puerto Rico
Havana
Pughugh Lee
Lee
General Lee
Jong
Elkin Chances For State Chair Of Republican Meet
Harrisburg April 20 An advance guard of the Republican state convention gathers with fewer than fifty people. John P Elkin of Indiana is favored for state chair, while Frank Willing Leach is absent. Senator Quay has arrived and will stay for the state committee meeting. National Chairman Harrity arrives tonight for the Democratic gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Senator Quay
Washington
John P. Elkin
Indiana
Frank Willing Leach
Hastings
Estate Committee
Committee On
Harrity
Democratic State Committee
Democrats Puzzled Pick Peoria for State Convention
The Democratic state central committee chose Peoria as the site and June 23 as the date for the state convention. The call rests on the 1892 presidential vote, cited to favor gold and increase Cook County delegation, while anti free silver forces pushed for proportional representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Democratic State Central Committee
Peoria
Cook County
State Central Committee
Cleveland
Oak County
Converes
Jacket Makers Strike in Philadelphia Over Piece Work
In Philadelphia near Third and Market streets, over 100 jacket makers walked out today after being refused piece work. More workers may join tomorrow as the strike spreads among local clothing firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Third
Market Streets
Wisconsin Men Forge Remarkable Ad Venture After Storm
A Wisconsin party, traveling after a storm near St Paul on April 20, pursues a remarkable advertising venture. Details describe bold steps amid challenging weather and unusual opportunities for visibility and outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
St. Paul
Monetary Conference Proposal Seeks Global Coin Standard
Mr Willis of the House offers a joint resolution to invite world commercial nations to an International monetary conference to establish a standard gold to silver ratio. A nine member commission is created with three house three senate and three presidential appointments. One hundred fifty thousand dollars is appropriated for conference expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis
Washington
House
Meeting of Presbytery Opens in Carbondale with New Moderator
The Lackawanna Presbytery opened its spring session in Carbondale with Rev. Mills of Wilkes-Barre chosen moderator. A sermon by Rev. George E. Guild urged daily missionary work among Hungarians Slavs and Gypsies. Roll call showed about thirty-five churches. afternoon sessions set 9 to 12 and 2 to 5 today with a Wednesday social hour and talks on church membership. Three members died this year and a resolutions committee was named. Riot reported in Konan as sheriff requests troops in St John Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Mr. Mills
Wilkes-Barre
G. F. Guild
Lackawanna
George E. Guild
Scranton
Christ
Bolton
Franklin
Troy
Guild
Charles Lee
Fr. Robinson
D. D
James McLeod
Ro. Kennedy
Robert Wilson
Mr. Gates
Heralds Forecast for Middle States Weather Today
In the Middle states today the forecast calls for cloudy to partly cloudy skies with cooler temperatures and rain on and near the coasts. Winds will be fresh to light and variable, mostly southwest to westerly, with potential clearing later in the day.
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Herald
New York
Hoerald
Middle States
Relief at Bulawayo Land Reinforcements Nearing
Dispatches report a southern wagon train entered Bulawayo and Mafeking reinforcements advance with little obstruction. Local forces are judged too weak for further attacks on the Matabeles, as uncertainty and anxiety grow over incoming relief and wider imperial policy debates.
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Chamberltain
Germany
London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Bulawayo
Joseph Chamberlain
Mafeking
Daily Telegraph
Gwelo
Belingws
Debate in Reichstag Arouses Against Duelling Practice
In Berlin today Dr Bashem Centrist leader opened a Reichstag debate on duelling following the fatal duel between Lieutenant Von Kettel shodt of the Imperial Yacht Hohenzollern and Berlin lawyer Herr Zenker. Imperial Interior Secretary Von Betticher said law is applied evenly and duty is not challenged. The Chancellor has studied possible measures but has given no decision yet. government communications on the matter are not advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Dr. Bashem
Zealous Women in Trouble at Salem Freight Car
Attorney General Crawford received a telegram from imprisoned Salem women inside a sealed freight car. The Salem Women’s Christian Temperance Union members allegedly entered to destroy beer barrels, the door then being closed and sealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Crawford
Salem
Salem Women's Christian Temperance Union
Young Farmer Claims X Ray Gold Discovery
George Johnson, a Jefferson county graduate of Columbia College, reports a method using what he calls the X ray to transform a cheap metal worth 13 cents into 153 dollars of gold in three hours. He says the metal tested is pure gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids, In
George Johnson
Jefferson County
Columbia College
Remarkable Seven Month Hen Survives Without Food or Water
St Johns Michigan April 18 farmers finds a chicken hen alive after seven months without food or water while covered in a hay setting incident. Eggs did not hatch and the hen was not surrounded by chicks, as eggs dried up during the long period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
Mich
Keusch
Rene Waples Dies From Cigarette Smoking Habit
Elwood Indiana April 90 Rene Waples of Frankton died from complications of smoking. He had become yellow and, despite knowing death was near unless he quit, remained unable to quit the habit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood
Ind
Rene Waples
Frankton
Weather and politics mix in morning news digest
Weather reports showers and cooler conditions while political notes flag reform moves in Cuba and warming debates in national Congress. Also coverage touches Welsh sports star, local murder trial, arson case jury, RCA, Board of Trade speeches, and upcoming May Common Pleas trial list with market notes and suburban news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L Tener
Cuba
The
National Congress
Bulawayo
Common Pleas Court
Young Bride Repented in Missouri Divorce Suit
Miss Leonora Hosea, daughter of millionaire William E Hosea, seeks a divorce from Parks Hall alleging inducement by deception. She says the Chicago secret marriage was only an engagement and could be broken. they wed in Chicago and she traveled to Europe afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
St. Joseph
Parks Hall
Leonora Hogen
William E. Hosea
Chicago
Hall
Europe
Hosen
Washington
Paris
Berlin
Have Seen the Evil One in QuAppelle Death Mystery
In QuAppelle near Winnipeg during a dying man’s vigil two prominent locals heard a cry and found the patient dead while the watchers remained in sight and could not discuss what they witnessed. One watcher is not expected to live, with the incident prompting belief they saw the devil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Quiappelle
Qu'appelle
Good omen for Carlisl es a carrier pigeon sighting
Mrs Carlisle of Washington on K street believes in omens after a carrier pigeon with a gold band fluttered into her home and settled there. The white bird is being cared for while authorities search for its owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carlisle
K Street
Coffins Swap Sparks Lawsuit Near St Ignace
An elderly couple near St Ignace Michigan offered a coffin to a neighbor in exchange for a coffin of equal value to bury a relative. The man died and was buried in his coffin but the widow refused the neighbor’s recently proffered coffin after it allegedly struck her nose. A lawsuit is threatened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ignace
Mich
Severe Wilizard Snowstorm Strikes Nebraska Statewide
Chadron Nebraska April 20 reports say a severe Wilizard roared across the state with three inches of snow and heavy hail. Thunder storms and drifting snow hinder travel as lines from Elkhorn indicate a general Nebraska snowstorm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadron
Neb
Elkhorn
Nebraska
District Attorney Doubts Murder Conviction Possible
Baltimore April 20 Mrs Mattie V and Frank Angelier are now relieved of the charge of murdering Massachusetts salesman Charles F Parker on January 11 States Attorney Duffy says after the mistrial a verdict of guilty seems unlikely given the jury’s 11 to 1 acquittal he does not believe a conviction can be secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Mattie
Frank—Angelier
Massachusetts
Charles F. Parker
Duffy
Rifle Clash Ends in Double Tragedy in Steelton
In Steelton PA Robert Clay a Black man is killed when he pulls a revolver during a dispute over his wife’s affections. He is shot by Sheridan Crumway also Black, who then is in custody as authorities investigate the deadly fray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Clay
Harrisburg
Steelton
Sheridan Crumway
Clay
Crumway
Fes
Hanged by Moonshiners Suspected Revenue Spy Mob in Tennessee
In McMinnville area near Irving College a man named Star ling Savage was seized from his bed by masked vigilantes and hanged from a tree. The victim, a resident of White County, was believed to be a United States revenue spotter connected to moonshine operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee Avengers
Chattanooga
Tenn
Starling Savage
Irving College
McMinnville
States Revenue
White
Clarion Republicans Back Arnold and Quay for Nomination
Clarion Pennsylvania April 90 convention endorses Congressman Arnold for renomination and Senator Quay for the presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarion’s
Clarion
Clarion County
Arnold
Senator Quay
No Progress in Senate as Indian Bill Stalls
Washington reports no progress in the Senate with the Indian appropriation bill and bond-issue inquiry. Senator Hill resisted debate while appropriations leaders pressed forward on general bills. On April 29 Wisconsin Governor James Marquette statue offer was proposed, and the House debated deficiency funds and a beer adulteration tax bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Hill
Dem
Committee On Appropriations
Peffer
Pop
Kas
Carter
Rep
Mont
House
Four Die in Olyphant Mine Disaster Investigated
Coroner Longstreet, pressed by Mine Inspector Roderick, tackles Saturday's Olyphant fatality. The Eddy Creek mine accident halted as witnesses were sought, impaneling a jury postponed the inquest to 10 o'clock today. Officials disagree on responsibility for the roof collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longstreet
Hraderick
Olyphant
Eddy Creek
Roderick
Crawford Primaries See Quay and McKinley Forces Even
Republican county canvass in Meadville Crawford County canvassed Saturday’s primary results. National delegate tallies show Quay with Andrews 3,646 and Streuber 9,233 while McKinley with Moore 3,708 and Bands 3,613. Both sides offered resolutions but balance remained tight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quay
McKinley
Meadville
Crawford County
William H. Andrews
Louis Streuber
Jessie Moore
W. J. Bands
Cyclone Strikes Bandusky County Ohio
A cyclone hit rural Bandusky County Ohio this afternoon causing death and injuries. W L Greene, farmer, crushed. James Greene dead. Mrs James Greene injured and may die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Bandusky County
W. L. Greene
James Greene
Mra
Jam
Finley’s Special Sale of Lace Curtains
Finley offers extraordinary lace curtain discounts on Nottingham Irish Point and Brussels pieces. Multiple lots listed with yardages and prices from 69 cents per pair to $9.00 per item, highlighting short lengths and bulk quantities. Aimed at housekeepers seeking value.
Bicycle Belts Featured by Weichel the Jeweler
Local jeweler Weichel promotes a new line of bicycle belts with latest novel ties. Call to view the collection and learn details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weichel
Matthews Brothers Product Line Highlights Paints Oils
The list presents a range of coatings and finishing products including Atlantic Lead, French Zinc, enamel paints, carriage paints, Reynolds pure colors and wood finish, Crockett's preservative, ready mixed tinted glass paint, strictly pure linseed oil, each guaranteed.
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Atlantic
Reynolds
Crockett’s
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