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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1896

Page

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Staple Standard BLACK SPICK SPAN

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.

Cloth Value Facts From The Market

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.

Dresden Grenadine

Two Numbers Elected From the Serge Stock

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.

Black Sicilians Fabric Fashion Accent For Skirts

A prime favorite among popular weaves tailored for skirts. Describes 65c quality fabric width of 60 inches with a beautify finish.

Mohair Brocades in 46 Inch Wide Quality

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.

Convention at Allentown names Pattison backer slate

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.

Allentown Music Hall Robert E. Pattison Pennsylvania State Democratic Committee William H. Given Columbia Lancaster County Given Columbia Weekly Herald George H. Hoffman Philadelphia W. J. Kouitz Allegheny Cotter McKean P. C. Shearin Crawford Smedley Db. Garrett Delaware County James M. Hraden Washington County William F. Harrity Charles A. Fagan Henry Cochran Williamsport Johns. Billing Eric John ‘T. Lenahan Luzerne Bienjamin I. Meyers Harrisburg John Todd Montgomery A. M. Holding Chester William M. Singerly James Denton Hancock Venango George W. Guthrie Thomas Collins Center Dwight M. Lowrey John M. Garman Robert E. James Northampton F. C. O'Neill State Committee Harrity Hotel Allen John J. Curley Charles E. Ingersoll Louis J. McGrath Peter Monroe Matthew Dittman Thomas Delahunty Gustave A. Muller Edward F. Bennis John Taylor Frank E. House Frank B. Rhoades Delaware Edward F. Kane Paul Appstbach Bucks Howard Mutchier Francis Sharkey Carbon John B. Storm Monroe W. Oscar Miller Bork Mint Kretz William H. Shaffrer Alsa Berks Horace L. Haldeman Richard M. Reilly Marietta Frank M. Vaniling John EF. Roche Beravton Eliott P. Eisner Lugerne James Els William A. Mann Schuylkill R. P. Light Lebanon John K. Royal Dauphin John of. Reardon Lycoming William Dent Tioga Grant Herring J. Kiinger Westmoreland W. K. Stoneback Indiana Pittsburg George 8. Fleming Edwin Jatientel Ane~ Gheny Hay Walker, Jr Samuel W. Black Frank Thompson A. F. Silvier Green Robert 8. Ritchie Beaver Robert Markham Butler Frank E. McLane Fine William H. Gaskill Matt Savage Clearfield J. K. P. Hall Elk Robert E. Paulson

Lively Struggle Before the Machine and the Mehinlevites

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.

Springfield Til Linole McKinley Cullom Washington

Advance in coal prices hit 25 cents per ton

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.

Reading Lackawanna Lehigh New York Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania Delaware and Hudson Erie

Cloud Burst Derailed Train Near Dubuque Injures Passengers

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.

Dubuque Raymond Ereneous Chicago

Unclear OCR fragment about murder and innocence

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.

Columbus Paul

President Cleveland proposes general arbitration offer

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.

Chicago Walter Wellman Washington Times-Herald Lord Salisbury L Iveland United States Great Britain Balisbury Prine Great Irigein Olney London Venezuela Foreign Office Lord Ballsbury England

Prisoners Sentenced to Death for Treason in Transvaal

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.

Danger London House of Commons Chamberlain Rhodes Pretoria The Globe Hammond Reform Committee Captain Mein Robinson Gold Mining Company Victor B. Clement Consolidated Gold Field Mining Company J. C. Curtle New York Lawley Transvaal

Booth Tucker Arrested for Wearing Blue Army Uniform

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.

New York Booth Tucker Salvation Army United States Tucker Ben Chinatown The Bowery Tomereyer

Scranton Daily Briefs Include Local Trials and Sports

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.

Attorney Smith

Fatal play clash ends in neck dislocation in Forest City

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.

Scranton Tribune Forest City Johnnie McGrath Ils Joseph Walinski Higgins Alley Fleming House McGrath Walinski T. C Manger W. J. Maxey W. H. Leek W. J. Davis M. J. Collins John McDonald J. D. Jones Benjamin Maxey John McGrath Daniel McGrath Iit Ue St. Agnes’ Church St. Rove's Cemetery Carbondale

Traction Strike Crisis Deepens as Demands Refused in Philadelphia

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.

Philadelphia Union Traction Company Ariewances J. Lowther Welsh Amalgamated Association Yerkes

Steamship Arrivals and Movements Reported

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.

Y York eeTecpio Glasgow Nevville Ems Genoa Naples Trave Par Saale Bremer- Raven Prise Hamburg Havel New York Bremer Lingard Rotterdam Ready Head Schiedam Amsterdam Tory I

Bradford County Democrats Back Free Coinage of Silver

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.

Towanda Bradford County C. DeWitt

Speech on Hammond Case Dominates House Proceedings

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.

Washington House Messrs. Cummings Walsh N. Y Layton Lorg Fitzpatrick Mass Downing Til Bailey Dem Tex Friends of General Henderson Rep Henderson John N. Quackenbush Secretary of the Interior Fort Lewis Military Reservation Colorado Mr. Mahaney Secretary of State John Hay Hammond South Africa McCreary Committee On Foreign Affairs Hill Rep. Conn Speaker Hammond State Department Senate Committee On Naval Affairs Navy Marine Corps Gorman Senatora Sherman Ohio Hale

Wyanoke Sinks After Collision Near Newport News

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.

George Jackson Jackson Walling George Street Elm Newport Bridge Elm Street Third Broadway Fortress Monroe Old Dominion Richmond New York Newport News Columbia Janery

Shortage in Children Shocks Indianapolis Enumerator

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.

Indianapolis Ind George Wolf Marion

Senator Wolcott Outlines Silver Delegation Plans

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.

Senator Wolcott Colorado Washington Irving W. Howbert Republican State Committee of Wolcott St. Louis

Heralds Forecast for Middle States Today and Weekend

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.

Herald Middle States Partic Fox

All-wool Dress Goods Special Drives

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.

Mohair Specials Offer Sixty-Inch Siciliennes at Low Prices

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.

Bicyclists urged to view Welcher’s Bicycle Belts

Local jeweler Welcher promotes a new line of Bicycle Belts for cyclists. The advertisement invites calls to see the latest novel ties and accessories.

Welcher

Historic paint brands advertised for home use

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.

Reynolds Crockett’s

Also Mentioned on This Page

Peanuts MR. Harrity the King Hegins Famney Lackawanna County Wandling Scranton Fahey McDonald York Jere Car Beltzhoever Cumberland Harry Gitt A. Brady Adams Pattison Treasury Jefferson Eeccey Peni Polit Ita W Pearl Bryan Cincinnati Newport Gillespie Green Castle Hayes Pearl Dr. Gillesple Ed H. Anthony John Street Witte Anthony Chester Mullen Rockaway Cauwe Gray House Alonzo Walling Scott Jackson Illinois Machine Mehinlevites Waterino Olive Branch Salisbury Cleveland Whitney Cuba M.C. A. Otel T Suburban News Market and Stock Reports Greater New York World of Business Raglam Wales Joseph Walinsk Plain MR. Hill America Quackenbush Congress Hammond Case Senate Proceedings Wolf Silver Republicans Finley Lackawanna Avenue Bicyclists Spruce Street Matthews Brothers Atlantic
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