05 Dec 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1896
Page
1
Old Boreas heralds winter as Fur Time Bargains offers 150 capes at rock bottom prices. A prior October deal with a needy manufacturer allowed a short supply purchase, with prices lower than usual as the fur season nears its February close.
Auction listing highlights full length Cooney capes with high quality linings. Values range from $10 to $12, offered as viewable garments. Choice price set at $5.90, suggesting strong value for bidders seeking quality fur.
Lot two describes capes made from electric and wool seal skins with matching linings and full length sweep. Garments are stylish and valued at 35 to 40 dollars in current market.
Auction item Lot Three offers extra selected first quality fire fire and wool seal capes made and finished in superior furrier style. Garments valued at 45 to 50 dollars are offered at a choice price of 29.90 dollars.
Harrisburg reports say Senator Quay pressed Hastings on the United States Senate race and a Philadelphia candidate for Cameron’s seat. Hastings agreed to back Penrose and cooperate with Quay to unite party forces. The governor and Quay maintained cordial relations as Quay departed for Washington.
A man hunt begun last September ends near Kildare with Dynamite Dick killed and Hen Cravens wounded after a morning encounter. Rewards total 1200 for the fugitives. the prisoner and corpse to Guthrie. Cravens suspected of aiding the gang's movements. The death concludes the gang’s terror for the territory’s settlers.
Sen David B Hill reached New York City for a brief stopover before heading to Washington. He said little beyond noting a personal visit and that there is nothing in the political situation he wishes to discuss.
Rockport residents 18 miles from Parkersburg hunt for two tramps after they broke into Samuel Stephens home and assaulted his wife while he was away with a two year old child. The incident raises fears of vigilante action should the suspects be captured.
A brutal assault left a woman and child badly beaten as the assailants threatened murder if they cried out. After fleeing into the woods, a manhunt began with guards over roads and sent out descriptions. The community’s tempers run hot and lynching is feared if the trio are caught.
Sheriff Martin informed Abram I Eckert the murderer of School Director Dittenbender to prepare for death next Tuesday. Eckert, calm and quiet, claimed ignorance of the shooting and said his family would bury him. Spiritual advisers visit daily. fifty witnesses will attend the hanging.
Former rector Rishon Keane discusses his appointment as consulor to the congregations of propaganda and sacred studies. He sails from New York to Havre en route to Kwame, aims to visit annual meetings in Washington and Rome, and denounces rumors spread by a mischief bureau while praising Cardinal Rampello's telegram.
Miss Emma Monroe the 15 year old editress of Attalla Herald struck William F H Cather, editor of Attalia Herald, on the street after an editorial criticized her father’s finances. She fled upstairs and avoided heavy punishment.
Ice in the Chippewa River piles thirty feet at Keshena Falls two miles upstream, backing water and covering the falls. The jam extends two and a half miles downstream against the lower Keshena bridge. Flooding rises steadily threatening the government planing mill and agency property as water seven feet deep in the mill creates danger.
New York reports arrivals and departures on December 4. Weimar and Mobille reached Bremerhaven and London respectively while Esra da reached Queenstown. Ships bound for New York Willehad from Bremerhaven and K ecasia from Moville cleared. Vessels sighted include Perata from New York to Hamburg passing the Lizard, Werkendam to Rotterdam, Zaendam to Amsterdam, Kensington to Antwerp, and Virginia to Stettin passing Scilly and the Lizard. Dunnet elo also noted near the passage.
In San Francesco on December 4, Wyatt Earp appeared for the Fuselmmons Sharkey match. He was arrested on a concealed weapon charge and ordered to surrender his weapon to Police Captain Iain Wittman. The police court session was continued until Tuesday next at the request of Karp's attorney.
A. Wardell, a leading sachem of the Improved Order of Red Men, died aged 60 in New York on December 4. He was a prominent figure within the order in this state and among its chiefs and storytellers.
In Matanzas the district court rules Oscar Cespedes an American prisoner must face trial before a military tribunal. Rebels attacked Fort Bazeen in Santiago de Cuba, were repulsed, with six guerrillas killed and fourteen wounded. Spanish forces report engagement near Gobernadora Hills and clashes with Costilla’s group in Havana province.
The director of the mint presents the 1896 faecal year workings of mints and essay offices with world production and monetary status. It lists gold and silver coinages total $362,697,657 and world stock at $10,818,600,000. It urges experiments to curb counterfeit silver coinage due to 100 percent bullion margin.
The Fitzsimmons Sharkey bout sparks dispute as doctors split on blows and legal fights loom over unpaid purse. Backers like Adolph Spreckels and Mose Gunst support Fitzsimmons while Sharkey’s circle dwindles. J. Carroll sues Fitzsimmons for 900 unpaid earnings from a prior job. The case may overshadow the upcoming bout.
Pittsburgh December 4 Mark Hanna passed through on his way to Washington to arrange McKinley inauguration details. Dingley traveled with him after meeting the president elect at Canton about the tariff bill. Hanna dodged cabinet talks, joking he would only accept the agriculture department and praised other potential appointees. Dingley indicated efforts to push his tariff measure before the Senate.
The report notes discussions during a Canton visit with Major Mec Kinley about relying on the current congress to pass tariff reform or proposing a new measure with greater protection. If the Dingley bill fails, an extra session may be called to develop a tariff proposal based on Major MckKinsey's ideas.
Washington December 4 Secretary of the Interior David R Francis submits his annual report noting last year’s appropriations and higher current estimates. He cites 1 849 072 557 acres of public domain and more than six hundred million acres still vacant not counting Alaska. He says about six million seven hundred twenty nine thousand acres have been patented to railroads with 114 thousand 3 hundred sixty acres still due under grants. He urges settlement of waste lands and forest preservation with a forestry commission report to Congress.
Philadelphia reports a Reading Railroad passenger train hit a stone thrown through the cab window. Engineer William Ober was wounded and unconscious, later stating no known enemies. Fireman Williams halted the train and conveyed Ober to a hospital. Police lack a suspect as the three pound stone is found in the cab.
Governor Rudd will grant a reprieve delaying Walter D Worden’s execution for complicity in the wrecking of a Southern Pacific train near Sacramento during the great rail raid strike. The stay follows a request via Senator White of California.
Chippewa Falls Wisconsin reports the water level dropped three feet by today with more decline expected. Many merchants began reopening their stores this afternoon as danger lapsed and a channel formed beneath the gorge.
In Montgomery Alabama the senate discussion centers on ID pend tiie contracts with a vote possible today. The chamber factions include 2 Democrats, 10 Populists, and one Republican, shaping the outcome uncertain as the measure faces defeat or passage.
Princeton’s chamalun football team closed the season tonight at the Pedgeeton Inn with James W. Alexander MD of New York as toastmaster, hosted by university alumni.
Report says a severe sea event in the English Channel and North Sea has unleashed tremendous waves with many casualties. Details on ships and exact locations are incomplete.
A compact summary of headlines and society notes including weather outlook figures, commerce commentary, local court notices, social events, religious circle reports, and regional interests. It highlights Wilkes-Barre trade banquet remarks, elk lodge matters, and miscellaneous regional briefs.
A Canton report notes a busy day as Major McKinley hosts delegation from Michigan urging General Alger for a cabinet post, chiefly as secretary of war. The group includes University of Michigan President Angel, Col. Hecker, Rep. Spaulding, and Col. Biles. Other callers include Iowa Senator Hull and figures Dawes and Reynolds.
New York reporters note the National Trotting Association’s board met in executive session at Murray Hill. The day’s main ruling expelled J A M House of Wyoming and KR Was che of Worreck, alias Charles Peabody of Carthage for Charley P ring fraud. Several others were suspended or had cases continued as others were found guilty or ordered to forfeit winnings or records.
Three men face admission to a bath as owners will furnish arms, with punishment under statute for armed expeditions. The court may review a ruling, while Culons possess quantities of arms in Florida to be sent to the nearest port, potentially affecting the Junta’s operations.
In Syracuse on December 4, a collision between a hose cart and a hook and ladder truck responding to an alarm injured several firefighters. James H. Murray of the hook and ladder truck and Kathie Michiel D. Glencon, hose cart driver, sustained broken loins. Hoseman William J. Shaughnessy and leaders Lawrence Scheme and Abraham Rowe suffered severe burns and other injuries.
Supervising Inspector General Dumont reports that two people died on a steam railroad last year, a decrease of 17 percent from the previous year.
New York December 4 forecast reports partly cloudy to fair conditions with slightly warmer temperatures and fresh southwest to westerly winds. Sunday brings fair to partly cloudy skies, warmer weather, and winds from the southwest to southeast, followed by rain or snow in western and northern districts.
Week long sale offers All-Wool Tweeds in greys and browns at 25c each. SIlsu 10 inch SUK wool mix fabrics 19c. Changeable gris suitings 40 inches wide 43c. All-Wool suitings 40 inch jacquard effects 35c. 48 to 60 inch silk and wool plaid fabrics at 35c. Regular values 48 to 60c, selections priced below market. Take advantage of these limited lots on fine and medium priced dress patterns.
Advertisement urges replacing old silverware with Rogers' twelve piece sets at 2.75 per dozen. Promotes other goods with big reductions at Weichels 408 Spruce Street near Dime Dank.
A catalog entry lists 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 as offered products. The list highlights a range of paints finishes and related supplies from Matthews Brothers.
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