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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1896
Page
1
Old Boreas returns with the cold, and the ad notes fur time as the season of warmth. The piece recalls October negotiations with a needy manufacturer to secure a good deal despite fluctuating temperatures.
A fur dealer invites buyers to purchase 150 capes at rock bottom prices as winter weather settles in. The manufacturer required limited funds to tide him over, allowing a discounted sale before February fur season end.
Carefully matched skins full length and sweep with fine lining. Values run 10 to 12 dollars. serviceable and well appearing garments offered at sale. Choice price set at 5 dollars 90 cents.
Fine electric and wool seal capes with matched skins and full length sweep. Handsome garments with style worth not less than 35 to 40 dollars. Choice price set at 24.90.
Lot three features extra selected first quality electric and wool seal capes made and finished in superior furrier style. Garments typically fetch from $45.00 to $50.00. sale price set at $29.90 for choice items.
Cleveland reports Mark Hanna cheerful after a two day conference with McKinley. He dodged questions on treasury post or Ohio senate seat, promised a Washington trip to arrange inauguration ceremonies, and predicted grand pomp at McKinley’s inauguration. He planned several Republican consultations and kept details vague.
The blizzard in Manitoba reports its first death as an elderly man from What Cheer Iowa, father of George Crawford of Manitou, died while attempting to reach his son's farm. He was found in a snow bank after growing exhausted in the extreme cold.
Vice President Stevenson stayed in his Capitol room and declined to discuss politics or predict legislative action. He said the brief session should force Congress to devote substantial time to appropriation bills.
Rev. Edward F. Prendergast of Philadelphia was named titular bishop of Scillio in the Vatican consistory. Papal delegate to the United States Merartinelli was confirmed as Archbishop of Ephesus, while vacancies in several congregations were assigned to Cardinal Satolli.
The diocese notes that for the past twenty two years he has served as rector of St. Malachi's church shaping parish life and community outreach.
Philadelphia December 3 E H Sothern the actor quietly married Virginia Harned in St Marys Protestant Episcopal church. The couple wed during a Philadelphia engagement and only brid es sister Mrs Carl and Mr Samuel Sothern attended.
Rome sent a cable from Apostolic Delegate Martinelli denying reports of measures against American prelates. The Vatican seeks to halt sensational speculation sparked by Bishop Keane’s removal at the Catholic University of America. Observers say German ecclesiastical influence prompted the controversy, with Rome stepping in to quiet the uproar.
Reports from Zanzibar and Home detail a violent assault by Somali tribesmen on an Italian caravan near Magadoxo Somaliland. Senor Cecchi and seven Italian officers were killed, along with about thirty Askaris. a rescue party found twenty seven bodies and captured several Somalis.
Pittsburg, Pa December 7 Peter Maher wants a bout with Tom Sharkey for 9500 a slide and the best purse offered by a reputable club If Maher stops Sharkey in ten rounds he earns the money If Sharkey refuses Maher backers will stage a match with Corbett or Pussimmons for a finish fight or a limited round go for any purse and best purse offered
The vessel from Texas has left the navy yard dry dock after two weeks of repair and will be coalled to join the fleet off Tompkineville. The New York will enter the dock next and the A Ape is set to be commissioned on the date.
Dispatch from Lomjon dated December 1972 reports rising famine mortality in Belegur and Melamhal with hundreds starving in Gonda district. The relief effort scope and local impact are described amid widespread hunger.
A mass meeting of the Farmers' Union in Lyons decided to exclude American pork products from the salt market due to falling swine prices. The session addressed traders and market conditions, signaling a coordinated stance to protect local salt prices.
Chatam reports a heavy north east storm since last night with snow and sleet making navigation over Nantucket Shoals extremely hazardous for vessels and crews in the area.
Cadet appointments announced in Washington list Charles M. Eby of New York and FP. EF. Smith of Annville Pa as alternates in the West Point class selection.
Mrs. Sarah Do Mink former national president of the Woman's Relief Corps died in Watertown New Mexico this morning.
Georgia favors God dispatch reports state the Georgia Senate defeated a bill prohibiting the gold clause in contracts. The action occurred in Atlanta with no immediate outcome beyond the bill's failure to pass.
Reports from Havana and Key West detail Weyler's forces in Pin ar Del Rio failing to locate Maceo and facing entrenched resistance on the hills. A separate account alleges Coloma's execution was approved by Weyler despite a pardon, and waves of Cuban unrest rise as Madrid and Washington monitor the Cuban situation.
Reports from Havana on December 3 describe a heavy assault near Guanabacoa with insurgent forces firing on Spanish posts and breaching defenses. Insurgents claim multiple engagements, fires in Guanabacoa, and casualties on both sides amid officials seeking to downplay the events.
Chippewa Falls, Wis. river waters creep toward Central Street as buildings at risk from the rising Chippewa River struggle to cope. Government engineer Colonel Jones warns the gorge may not break suddenly and cannot yet authorize dynamite to clear the obstruction.
Intense attempts used 2,000 pounds of dynamite by 9 o clock tonight with little effect on the gorge. A heavy snowstorm and forming ice worsen conditions as panic spreads. Business is demoralized and losses may total 100000 dollars. Hundreds of farmers are homeless with personal effects swept away. government may be asked to deploy men to blow up the gorge to save the city.
A cyclone with heavy floods swept eastern West Indies injuring many and causing massive property damage. Trinidad, Barbadoes, St. Vincent, and Montserrat suffered severe inundation with estates wiped out and crops torn. Many drowned were Negroes.
The Daily News reports the powers may seek to occupy the Bosphorus and Black Sea northwest region of Turkey to mid Bosphorus, dismantle Hellespont forts, and protect the straits and Constantinople. It also suggests a plan for the sultan to retire from rule.
The Daily Chronicle plans to publish a piece on a proposal by the Daily Telegraph to raise a public subscription for a national Christmas gift to Ambassador Bayard. The Chronicle condemns the idea as improper and against diplomatic etiquette, noting Bayard would not accept such a gift and predicting U.S. ridicule. It suggests English dignitaries honor Bayard with a banquet instead.
About 125 members of the National Democracy gathered in the Hoffman House ball room. Francis M. Scott opened the session to outline plans for expanding membership and strengthening party organization. Roosevelt proposed appointing a 15 member committee to assist the chair in organizing efforts. The proposal was adopted unanimously.
A Paris dispatch reports Princess de Wrede has filed for divorce from Prince Adolph de Wrede, brother of the Austrian minister in Munich Havania. It is said Adolph recently married an American heiress in Geneva.
Maritime notices list arrivals and departures with vessels and origins. Venetia from BStetiin and Dresden from Bremen arrive. Kinleer Wilhelm II reaches Naples. Lahn at Brenerhaven and Anchetta at Mo Ville depart. Norge from Copenhagen, Partia from Marseille, Mohawk from London bound for New York. Mobile sails to London via Rotterdam.
Carlisle detective Bentley arrested a man and a woman on murder involvement charges in Emma B Kalger case near Norristown. They are jailed awaiting Norristown authorities action.
Fair and warmer today with sections on Senator Quay backing Penrose for Senate and public event plans. Mentions Weyler’s Cuba campaign, prize fight echoes, market roundup, local court actions, post stations west of the side and Providence, street paving project, and a secular health session.
Harrisburg Pa December 3 Senator Quay arrives at the Lochiel hotel and signals Penrose as his choice for the United States senate in the contest against ex Postmaster General Wanamaker. Governor Hastings may retire from the race and seek a McKinley cabinet position while urging support for Quay's candidate. Congressman-elect Connell of Scranton pleads Hastings' case before Quay.
The Philadelphia branch of the National League of Business Men sent a committee to Senator Quay requesting a conference on the United States senatorship. Quay verbally declined, later stating at Erie meeting that a committee member questioned his reliability and he refused further communications.
A band of Spaniards crossing the Pyrenees reached Gavarnie France and reported leaving a woman behind with her husband and brother two hours away. Guides rushed to aid but an avalanche trapped the pass forcing them to wait two days. Two rescuers were dead and another dying.
Bayfield Wisconsin December 3 John Eddy and John D McCartin lightkeepers at Raspberry Inland Light started from inland fourteen miles from Hayfield at 1 am Saturday in a dashhboat and were driven aground by wind and ice. After four days on the lake and uninhabited islands they reached the main shore fifteen miles away. Eddy lost both hands and feet to frost and McCartin’s ears were frozen. They subsisted on flour and water baked in a wash basin on one island inside a fishing shanty.
In Constantinople arrests of persons linked to plots against the Turkish government continue. Frederick East and Lady Selina Brott face criminal libel charges in Lemion by Earl Russell, with East reported in critical condition. A Hungarian Diet inquiry targets government over the German Russian treaty. The French army committee votes to place French colonial forces under the War Ministry despite government opposition.
San Francisco December 2. Fitzsimmons obtained a court order from Judge Sanderson enjoining the Anglo California Bank from paying Sharkey the 8100 purse on grounds the decision of the referee was unfair. The injunction hearing is expected in a few days.
In the Middle states today fair and warmer weather will prevail with light and fresh southerly winds, followed by moderate snow or rain in the northern districts possibly reaching New Jersey tonight. Saturday will be partly cloudy with slight temperature changes and brisk southerly to southwesterly winds preceded by snow or rain.
This week offers 16 pieces 40-inch All-Wool Tweeds in greys and browns at 60 and 25 cents. 10 pieces 38-inch Silk and Wool Mix at 19 cents. 15 pieces Changeable Glace Saltings sold at 43 cents. 8 pieces All-Wool Saltings in Jacquard effects 35 cents. Premiums on finer goods. early buyers benefit from low prices on dress patterns.
Weichel's Jewelry at 408 Spruce Street resumes business with a Christmas sale promise. Customers are urged to call early to lay away presents with a small deposit.
A catalog listing Matthews Brothers various paints and finishes 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 for product lines and quality.
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