07 Aug 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1896
Page
1
The advertisement touts new tapestry representations with a firm heavy weave and rich color effects. It highlights silkline varieties and a wide assortment of cheap draperies including chenille curtains lounge covers and oriental inspired fabrics with pol es loops cords tassels and more.
A local department reveals a Curtain Department promising unmatched completeness with popular defies and farecles for sash or full length draping along with exclusive designs and finishes for home decor.
Michigan Republican convention nominates Mayor H D Pingree for governor on the fourth ballot amid a large gathering. Kansas Populists endorse Bryne and Watson after a stormy debate. Other conventions in Hastings Jefferson City Milwaukee Galveston Hutchinson Atlanta confirm nominations and resolutions across parties.
At Waterville on August 6 the Maine Democratic State convention nominated General W. H. McLellan of Belfast for governor after Edward Winslow declined. Frank won the nomination then was made unanimous while Hanson favored sound money. Clifford and other opponents bolted the hall as the gold plank was defeated amid heated protest.
Ex Secretary William C Whitney avoided discussing a proposed third ticket favored by gold standard Democrats. He declined further comment as a Indianapolis conference looms with about thirty six states expected and New York figures Charles Tracy and ex Secretary Fairchild among delegates.
Thomas B Reed addresses a convention arguing the currency issue is central to national policy. He rebuts claims of deliberate silver demonetization and defends a plan to choose between monetary systems, noting the need for clear understanding and the limits of bi metallic schemes.
Philadelphia reports extreme heat with a thermometer over 100 degrees on the post office roof. Street temperatures exceed that, police log fifty heat prostrations, one death and two fatal cases recorded during the day.
Hartford session of the New England labor conference adopts resolutions denouncing tenement made cigars bearing union labels. Delegates to the upcoming international convention urged to seek legislation to halt traffic deemed harmful to the cigar industry.
The plant and downtown store of the Troma Bicycle company were taken possession of this afternoon by the Northern National Bank amid financial embarrassment. The company was tied to the failure of the Columbus Hugey Company of Columbus through extensive dealings.
It was learned today that Chairman Jones and Senator Hit held talks with no outcome regarding the New York editor attending the notification ceremonies at Madison Square Garden or taking part in the rampalk prior to the New York state convention.
Washington August to Lo C Moore a colored messenger in the treasury department tendered his resignation today signing as the reason that he would not serve under a Democrat who bolted the ticket of his party Moore is under the immediate charge of Chief Clerk Logan Carlisle
Marcus A Hanna met with a Philadelphia business leaders sub committee from the National Campaign committee to discuss campaign financing and sound money tactics. Democrats William Singerly Joseph Sinnott and Frank Thompson attended, stressing national honor over party politics as headquarters are planned in Boston and Chicago.
Delegates to a provisional national committee of the gold Democrats arrive in Indianapolis for the first session amid opposition to a third ticket from southern and eastern states favoring sound money and McKinley. The roster lists numerous state committeemen from Alabama through Washington, with many major cities represented.
Thomas E Watson spoke to about 6000 in Atlanta at Moody Tabernacle, denouncing Clevelandism and Shermanism, calling for money power reform, tax reform, and a fair ballot while urging government control of currency for the people. He contrasted populist aims with elite banks and giant railroads. The crowd cheered as he urged no partisan display.
A morning edition highlights showers and cooler forecasts, city health board condemnation of headache powders, a mayoral gubernatorial note for Michigan, and localsports and market briefs. Includes city events at the hall and regional news items with national convention notes.
In Philadelphia Aug a senatorial investigating committee heard more on the Mutual Automatic Telephone franchise from John Besch promoter and David Martin. Theman asserted he will urge witnesses to be arrested for perjury as he seeks to defend his position and press for his side of the testimony.
In San Francisco on August 6 the long fight over James G. Fair's fortune advances after Judge Slakey orders trial of the pencil will. Mrs Nettle Ry Craven claims Mil lonnaire Fair left her a fortune. a second will and a possible marriage deed add to the dispute. Attorneys battle over millions as the court readies for a final trial.
The Sons of St. George from McKeesport Pennsylvania announce the next annual meeting to be held at Shamokin Pennsylvania in August.
For the middle States today fair to partly cloudy and sultry with south to southwest winds, slightly lower temperatures followed by local rain or thunder storms in northern districts. Saturday partly cloudy to fair and sultry, with local rain on the upper coasts and southwest winds, slightly higher temperatures inland.
One lot Percale Waists 49c marked down from 95c. One lot Fine Derby Waists 75c reduced from 1.25. One lot King Waists 95c down from 1.68. One lot Dimity House Waists 1.55, originally 2.25 to 2.98. Short duration sale begins Friday July 31.
The advertisement promotes children’s gingham dresses and genuine galatea kilt suits at about half price, highlighting a discounts event for youngsters.
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