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29 Apr 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1896
Page
1
The fragment presents a terse listing with the words Staple Standard BLACK repeated and includes SPICK and SPAN as isolated terms. No coherent event or names are identifiable to form a full news item.
Market notes list top weaves Canvas Dresden Grenadine and ribbon ice with price drops. Quality lines show discounts from 75c to 1.35, including 1.25 to 1.12 and 1.50 to 1.25. Items advertised as the most popular cloth on the market today.
A fragmented notice notes two numbers selected from the serge stock to illustrate quality ranges. It lists 28c Quality at 20c and 75c Quality at 65c as example prices or values amid the stock discussion.
A prime favorite among popular weaves tailored for skirts. Describes 65c quality fabric width of 60 inches with a beautify finish.
An advertisement touts Mohair Brocades as the leading cloth joining style and thrift. It highlights many patterns and qualities with a single illustration noting 46 inches width and designs of value worth 6 cents per yard.
Allentown April 28 the state Democratic convention opens at Music Hall. William H. Given is temporary chairman and Harrity leads the national slate with delegates named from Philadelphia to Centre County. A large parade and fireworks mark the event as Daley and party leaders organize for Pattison’s presidential bid.
On the eve of the largest state convention in Republican history, Springfield reports a chaotic scene. The McKinley faction claims pledged support while opponents stay defiant. Senator Cullom’s arrival at Washington headquarters is hailed as a master stroke by state managers.
Reading, Lackawanna and Lehigh Valley announce a 25 cent per ton increase effective May 1 for all anthracite grades. New prices list grate 3.00, egg 3.76, chestnut 3.75, stove 4.00 as output for April totals about 3,000,000 tons, similar to April 1895 while last year’s April output was restricted to 2,400,000 tons.
A cloud burst at April near Raymond caused the Nines Central limited train to derail near Waterino, Dubuque County. Two coaches overturned and several passengers were injured but none seriously, and the cause is believed to be track damage.
Fragmentary text reports a murder case involving a man tied to his father-in-law with references to execution and innocence. The garbled source lacks clear names, dates, places, or outcomes.
Walter Wellman reports from Washington that President Cleveland has formally proposed to Lord Salisbury a general arbitration treaty. The plan would cover all disputes between the United States and Great Britain and could include Venezuela, offering a path to settlement without direct humiliation.
London reports circulated in parliament that Colonial Secretary Chamberlain urged surrender of Colonel Rhodes and his comrades and a plea of guilty with leniency assured. The Globe says condemned men face no real danger, else war would erupt. Pretoria dispatch notes four Americans among the sentence, fined 10100 dollars each, two years imprisonment, then three years banishment.
New York report says Booth Tucker, former Salvation Army commander in the United States, was arrears tonight for wearing a blue uniform. Tucker had been on a slumming tour in Chinatown and planned a rescue house, and the Bowery reformer will answer to the charge in court tomorrow.
Local items note Attorney Smith trial coverage and a cross town update on Scranton sports with team build and recent league standings. Other items cover weather outlook, arbitration talk in Cleveland, and international concerns about Cuba.
In Forest City on April 27 1596 Johnnie McGrath thirteen and Joseph Walinski a Polish boy of about the same age fought over a dispute during a game of Kick the Can. McGrath fell and died instantly from a dislocated neck after a blow to the chin. A coroner's jury found no blame on Walinski. Funeral services will be held at St Agnes church at 2 30 this afternoon with burial in St Roves cemetery Carbondale.
In Philadelphia on April 28 the Amalgamated Association reported its grievances to the Union Traction board and all demands were refused after a two hour meeting with President J Lowther Welsh. The central board scheduled a strike at 4 am Thursday on Union Traction lines amid mounting tension and ongoing indictments for assault against non union motormen.
Steamship arrivals at New York include the Glasgow and Neuville from Liverpool to Genoa and Naples. Voyages underway or reported outbound include the Trave bound for param, and arrivals out include Saale at Hamburg on April 27. Several ships sighted or passing Scilly and the Irish coast include Havel, Teutonic, Phoenicia, Lingard, and the Schiedam with routes to Bremen, Amsterdam and Glasgow.
Towanda Pennsylvania April 2 1896 Bradford county Democratic convention adopts resolutions favoring free coinage of silver and pledges a delegation to the state convention led by C DeWitt a prominent free silver advocate.
Washington April 26 The House approved the general pension bill 187 to 64 then began five days of debate on the bankruptcy bill. The session included passage of a bill to place John N. Quackenbush on the navy retired list, and a lands return bill for Fort Lewis Colorado. Mr Hill urged action on Hammond case, noting State Department ignorance and urging protection for U S citizens abroad. Senate focused on naval appropriation details and reductions to battleship numbers amid partisan exchanges.
The steamer Wyanoke bound from Richmond to New York collided with the cruiser Columbia as it anchored at Newport News and sank within about thirty minutes. There were 107 passengers and 40 crew aboard. all lives are believed saved. The Wyanoke lies in about 40 feet of water and may be raised.
Indianapolis April 28 George Wolf school enumerator says reports will show a shrinkage of 7 000 to 10 000 children from last year despite population growth. The shortfall impacts state school funding allocations to Marion county and reflects overpayment prior to this finding.
Senator Wolcott of Colorado sent a letter to Irving W. Howbert outlining the silver Republicans position for the nominee. He argues Colorado should vote for a free silver delegation to St Louis and push for recognition of silver.
Readable weather summary shows cloudy, cooler conditions today with warmer trend ahead. Forecast calls for partly cloudy skies along the coast, then fair to partly cloudy Thursday with warmer and fresh southerly winds, followed by increasing cloudiness and possible rain Friday.
Three sales on all-wool dress goods with Cheve samples. 20 pieces at 25c per yard, 15 pieces at 35c, 40 inches wide, 17 pieces at 48c, 40 inches wide, former prices higher.
Local ad lists mohair fabrics with 42 inch Sicilgennes at 45 cents, 50 inch Siciliennes at 50 cents, and 54 inch Siciliennes at 95 cents. Prices tempt buyers for home sewing and drapery needs.
Local jeweler Welcher promotes a new line of Bicycle Belts for cyclists. The advertisement invites calls to see the latest novel ties and accessories.
A list of paint and finishing products including Atlantic Lead French Zinc Enamel Paints Carriage Paints Reynolds Pure Colors Reynolds Wood Finish Crockett Preservative Ready Mixed Tinted Glass Paints Strictly Pure Linseed Oil Guaranteed appears as a period advertisement highlighting household coatings and finishes.
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