13 Aug 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1896
Page
1
Lot 1 offers linen chiffons in all colors plus plain linen chiffon 45 inches wide at new prices. Embroidered chiffons reduced from 1.50 to 1.00. Lot 2 features Linon batiste tuckings and embroidered flouncings marked down to 49c. Lot 3 Butter color wallpapers range 4c to 11c per inch. Lot 4 infants linen hats updated styles now 15c.
Seasonal markdowns cut prices on sun shades and accessories. Navy garnet and red shades drop from 1.00 to 0.95 with 10 items featuring two ruffles previously at 92.76. Persian Silk Paragels priced at 5.00 now 2.50.
An advertisement notes natural stick umbrellas with cluster trimmings priced at $1.85, highlighting a special in the sale.
Madison Square Garden witnesses a massive crowd as William Jennings Bryan and Arthur Sewall are formally notified by the Democratic Party of their nomination for President and Vice President. The evening features Mrs Bryan, Sen Jones, and Governor Stone, with Bryan delivering a lengthy acceptance speech amid fierce, cheering support and interruptions.
A Pittsburg dispatch surveys Pennsylvania politics as Democrats hope to gain eight seats in the fifty fourth Congress amid split opinions in Luzerne Lackawanna and Schuylkill. It notes Hart Erdman and other incumbents facing close contests while Republicans rally behind William Connell Morgan Williams and Monroe Kulp with Uncle Joe Sibley playing a pivotal independent role.
Philadelphia Aug 12 A scene unfolded before the senatorial Investigating committee probing municipal affairs. Ex Republican David Martin and State Senator Charles A Porter faced questions over alleged graft tied to Mutual Automatic Telephone Co stock. Martin demanded legal counsel and left the stand, prompting the committee to adjourn.
Aug 1 Winnipex Manitoba notes a drastic shift from a promising wheat season to a sparse harvest. Railway strain and export constraints threaten eastern shipment as Manitoba faces a likely poor yield this year. In a separate item, veterans from McKinley's old regiment paraded to a publican candidate's house to hear a speech.
Weather indications today predict cooler fair conditions with a calm morning. The morning pages report Bryan notified of his nomination while local items note Harmony Relons in Luckawnonna and Morton barred from testifying amid various civil service topics and community events.
Harrisburg August 1 The Democratic state committee will meet at 2 PM tomorrow to elect a chairman after Robert E B West resignation. Col John N Spangler of Bellefonte is the likely nominee but James Kerr of Clearfield is expected to challenge for the post.
The report notes partly cloudy to fair conditions across the middle states and New England with possible coastal showers. Humidity lowers as temperatures dip and light to fresh northwesterly and northerly winds blow, with precautions advised for sustroke. Friday looks fair with similar humidity and northerly winds.
Finley announces a grand closing out sale to clear stock for fall goods. The store plans to offer discounts as it exits its current location and makes room for new seasonal inventory.
Friday July 31 sale highlights three waistlines including Percale Waists 49 cents, Derby Waists 75 cents, and King Waists 95 cents. Dimity House Waists priced at 1.55 with former prices from 2.25 to 2.98.
Several children’s garments advertised at about half price. The offer lists 12 gingham dresses for girls and boys’ genuine Galatea kilt suits with substantial reductions, indicating a limited-time sale at a department or dry goods store.
A seaside shop launches an August sale running daily throughout the month. The event highlights discounts on assorted merchandise and invites local shoppers to visit during normal store hours.
Matthews Brothers advertise Atlantic Lead French Zinc Enamel Paints Ready Mixed Tinted Glass Paints Strictly Pure Linseed Oil Guaranteed in a concise commercial listing featuring multiple product lines and supplier mentions.
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