28 Aug 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1896
Page
1
The text notes that stock for women’s fashion remains of interest, with opening days bringing novelty. It highlights that modern shoppers seek personal taste over fashion plates and that the store has long catered to diverse needs with liberal, experienced service. It mentions changing styles and fabric trends.
The notice indicates events or actions start Thursday August 27 and extend for seven days, outlining a schedule or sequence. It confirms a single week span with continued activity and dates implied within the period.
The notice lists an addition to the new weaves and promises a fill line of domestics and staple cloths in constant demand. It signals ongoing sales or production expansion for basic fabrics.
A list of colorful textile offerings appears with many fabric names and patterns such as Wool Brocatelles, Harris Tweeds, Persian Brocades, Mohair Venithins, Lizard Suitings, and Honey Comb Suitings. The catalog includes numerous exotic terms and decorative mentions like Mosaic Buildings and Illuminated Poplins, reflecting a rich but jumbled fabric trade roundup.
The article lists popular wallet materials and chicken wear in new effects. It highlights Rough Mo hairs, Popsins, Cashmeres, Serges, Ot tomans, and crochet looks as currently favored.
A new department showcase invites all visitors to explore during opening days. The exclusive display offers a roaming experience through the space, welcoming guests to freely discover items and features on view.
Carnegie Hall New York August 27 crowd packed for Republican rally as ex President Harrison and Chauncey Depew defend party principles. Harrison argues national courts and executive power must enforce laws without state interference, warning against plans that threaten the union and urging unity.
The article recalls President Cleveland meeting ex Governor Francis of Missouri and discusses Francis as a Cabinet pick for the Interior, comparing him with Hoke Smith. It traces Parker’s role, political alliances, and Francis social leadership, plus Missouri ties surrounding Jesse James. It ends with ship Barnwell reporting smallpox cases aboard and fumigation plans.
The morning bulletin lists fair weather, notes on Harrison's speeches and cabinet topics, Constantinople unrest, a musical treat at Linden, and local notes. It mentions a new assessment, turnpike issues, press comments, and upcoming sports and suburban items.
Revoltters seize the Ottoman Bank in Constantinople, threaten to destroy with bombs within three days if reforms are not granted. Armenian bombings kill about thirty Turks. hundreds killed in ensuing clashes as city houses are closed and rioting resumes. Turkish employees released after negotiations, passengers aboard a convoy to a foreign port.
Reports say the gang that robbed the Senge post office and Nogales bank is cornered in Skeleton women, Cochise County, Arizona, by a Posse led by Lt Chirk and local authorities. The holdout group, about ten men, is fortified with arms and provisions and vows not to be taken alive.
The article notes Semler Cuefrey as the likely permanent chairman of the coming national Democratic convention with ex Governor Plower of New York mentioned. Wisconsin backs Braga while Senator Vilas and Watterson see shifts. Corse exits the race amid his own declaration he cannot accept the nomination.
Mavroyent Bey, the Turkish minister, informs the secretary of state that Jewish families who fled Russia for the United States planned to settle in Turkey. He notes one had already reached Constantinople and that access to the empire is formally interdicted for British emigrants.
Arrived Germania from Liverpool at Queenstown and Hon. Thad M. Mahon from Chambersburg Bremerhaven. Sailed Columbia to Hamburg. Vessels arriving New York include Kithier Wilhelm I from Genoa Touronte from Queenstown Ruseta from Hamburg Veendam from Boulogne and Moille from Lomion. Sightings include Brittante near New York bound for Queenstown and Liverpool. passes Brow Head Albany and Lizard en route to Hamburg.
An advertisement lists Matthews Brothers offerings including French zinc enamel paints carriage paints Reynolds Pure Colors Reynolds Wood Finish Crockett Preservative ready mixed tinted glass paints strictly pure linseed oil and guaranteed products for coatings and finishes.
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