03 Aug 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1896
Page
1
A fragmentary notice hints at silk fashion bulletins for early autumn. It appeals to buyers by claiming affordable prices on silks, mentioning Darvellone beauty and upcoming lines. The text is unclear but signals sales and new arrivals.
A fragmented listing notes various named pieces and models such as Pavey Mist Wave Trocade and Tattetas Cinky. The brief mentions a bargain price for a valve and a single piece item described as ten stoke.
Bargain price 49 cents offered for a bundle labeled Milget Migure Tatfota Silks and Tir Tinehy creations with similar Neetare pieces noted as pully worthy tila.
Hosiery and fabric ad notes 24 inch wide hack India Brocade Silke coming season styles. Cheny at Sie offers quality fabric at 65 cents per yard. Bargain pricing highlights value for shoppers.
During opening days we offer 25 pieces Biricndy all wecal fonery Diack Thro cades. Styvlek ahead of the reason, quality full value for 6 cents, bargain price 37 l-2c.
Openings describe a continuing display for one week starting Thursday July 0th with a promise of a special display to follow.
A catalog of fall dress fabrics highlights Lizard Cloths Areal novelty Mohair Stripe Crepons Silk Brocade Crepons and Combination Crepons. The notes promise rich textures steady elegance and fresh ideas for Fashion season looks.
Secretary J Sterling Morton spoke in Nebraska City addressing monetary questions and his presidential bid. He argued demonetization of silver meant no secret policy, urged that money value comes from supply and demand, and criticized hoarding and foreign pull on bullion.
Topeka Aug 2 Mx Henald John Martin states the Democratic State Convention at Hutchinson will nominate no state attorney candidates and defer to the Populist convention at Abilene. Abilene nominees may be endorsed by Democrats with a likely split electors supporting free silver and voting for Bryan and Sewall or Watson by majority.
The Columbus meeting of about 26 prominent Ohio Democrats denounces the Chicago convention as undemocratic and populistic. Ex congressman Joseph Cushwalite was chosen to represent Ohio in the August 7 conference. Resolutions urge a state convention to select delegates to the national Democratic convention and propose an advisory committee to arrange for electors at large but oppose nominating a state ticket.
After the Chicago convention the Burlington Gazette, rooted in Democratic tradition for sixty two years, announced support for the Democratic ticket but with Free Silver pressures overwhelming. Last night it editorially declared it must refuse to support the Champ nominees.
A telegram from Hope Arkansas appoints Thomas D. O'Brien of St. Paul as Minnesota's member of the Democratic national executive committee. The action comes from James K. Jones, chair of the Democratic national committee, and Senator Jones cannot remove Daniel.
The passage describes a political maneuver where a regional or national committee avoids Lawler by appointing O'Brien to the executive committee and assigning him responsibility for organizing state actions.
Lincoln Neb August 2 A quiet Sunday for Mr Bryan who attended church and drove. He refuted a Chicago dispatch claiming he promised the attorney general post if elected governor Altgeld said he would not promise any office. The denial was dictated to United Press.
New York August reports an interview with Hon. Bourke Cockran condemning the Bryan free silver campaign. He argues the split would devastate the nation, urges a platform favoring sound money, and warns against supporting Bryan or McKinley while urging decisive party unity.
Horace Dengler, Shenandoah banker, shows surprising strength as Republicans in Pottsville nominate top candidates. Major Sam A. Loveh appears set for the Twenty ninth district nomination with Keefer and Cruail/Losch contenders prominent in other districts.
Frederick Hildebrandt, a convict from Maryland, confessed to killing Henry Bonneka near Altoona during a 1805 crime spree. He died by suicide in Maryland penitentiary after a confrontation with Warden Wexler. Investigators tied the Bonneka case to Wilson, but Hildebrandt claimed he acted alone and that the buried money was hidden near Altoona.
Montgomery August 2 Two weeks after an attempt to assassinate C D Hunter of Dallas county while on his porch two loads of shot were fired but he escaped. Isidore Mobley was arrested and confessed implicating Billy Hunter the two men were jailed but a mob overpowered the constable and hanged them at a bridge then fired into their bodies before dispersing.
Atlantic City authorities recount railway disaster near Thieshiw station as rescuers search for victims and identify belongings. Governor McHaughtin pledges full inquiry, with key witnesses set to testify and coroner labeling remains. Relatives seek missing loved ones among the wreckage as chimes echo near the Church of the Ascension.
The letter from Paul J. Sore states he will not run for Congress and supports the party line while endorsing Ergun. His withdrawal is expected to affect the Republican strength in the district election.
A jury last evening found Frank Thermey guilty of first degree murder for shooting Frank Helpman in a box car near here. Merney will be the first man electrocuted in this state.
Cyclone Tha Vis, a People's party candidate, was yesterday nominated by Popat lexis in Texarkan to contest the Fourth district seat, aiming to succeed incumbent Cullierson.
The morning weather forecast indicates generally fair conditions with a rise in temperatures. Separately, reports note political chatter from Secretary Morton about Alimut Mone and a Morton confession rumor, while Senator Wolcott backs the Republican stance and Tom Platt plans a New York campaign efforts. A local health note mentions Park as a germ victim and Rev. Partridge speaks at Penn Avenue Baptist Church.
Edward W. Farr engineer of the express train killed in the Atlantic City Meadows collision was buried at his brother Charles W. Farr's residence. Public interest filled Camden from morning until afternoon as mourners gathered for the ceremony reflecting the accident’s impact.
Paul Koschemann and several anarchists were arrested in Berlin on charges tied to an infernal machines plot. The Cretan crisis and Macedonian revolts drove Berlin and Vienna markets down with Austrian and German securities dipping before partial recovery.
In Greensburg on August 2 a miner, Patrick Coyle, was killed by his son Walter Coyle who attacked him after a dispute over the care of his child. The aged killer was seized by bystanders as sheriffs moved to jail the suspect amid a show of miners.
Frank Duggan, 24, machinist, was killed near the Lackawanna Steel works when struck by a small locomotive between the North and South works. He was dragged thirty feet and suffered a skull fracture and shoulder injuries. Coroner to hold inquest. he left a sister Mrs. Toomey and a brother Morris Duggan, with his mother prostrated by the loss.
Arrivals include Ta Bour goyne from Havre Safle and Marseilles bound for Hamlure. Ladihasgogne arrived out at Havre. Sale for New York Camu nia from Querlietown.
The Herald reports party cloudy to foul and sultry conditions in the Middle state with possible rain on the coast. Winds are fresh and variable, mostly southwest, with rising temperatures likely to trigger a southern heat wave. Tuesday brings hotter, sultry weather with southerly winds and a risk of thunderstorms.
One lot Percale Waists 49c. former 95c. One lot Fine Derby Waists 75c. former 1.25. One lot King Waists 95c. former 1.68. One lot Dimity House Waists 1.55, former 2.25 to 2.98.
Bargains offer Children s Gingham Dresses and Boys Genuine Galatea Kilt Suits at about half price. Shoppers find reduced styles and seasonal selections with emphasis on dressy options for young wearers.
An advertisement touts ready mixed tinted glass paints and strictly pure linseed oil, claiming guaranteed quality for painting projects. The listing emphasizes dependable results and product purity for DIY and professional use.
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