09 Dec 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1896
Page
1
Thoughtful buyers turn to items that please the eye and give comfort. They are urged to call and inspect a line of fine handkerchiefs ostrich boas pocketbooks new purses evening fans toilet sets fancy garters bric-a-brac and more.
In Handkerchiefs We keep everything that ever came under that heading. Value examples include ladies linen hemstitched or scalloped borders. Fine goods specially arranged for the holiday trade.
Hosiery shop advertises ladies linen handkerchiefs with 1 to 4 inch hems at prices from 50 to 124 and a half cents. The text notes multiple hem options and a sale or promotional listing.
Real Duchesse and Point Lace Handkerchiefs offered in dainty styles for ladies. Prices start at one dollar with selections up to fifteen dollars. Availability promotes refined accessories at modest cost.
Advertises feather boas in lengths from 15 to 24 inches and prices ranging from 2.25 to 17.00 dollars. Notes that no woman goes out without proper boas this season, highlighting fashion emphasis and pricing.
Pocketbooks exist in many styles with the days in the year changing the selection. The listing includes real seal skins, Morocco, lizard, snake, monkey, alligator and other leathers. Options range from sterling silver mounts to plain designs and those with subtle art touches for decor.
Evening fans in gauze or China silk with hand painting prove popular with prices from 50 cents to 5 dollars. Ostrich feathers gain wide use in fans with colors white cream pink and blue and fine shading. Prices range from 1 dollar 25 to 3 dollars.
Three piece toilet sets offered in two handsome boxes featuring comb sponge brush and mirror in white metal celluloid porcelain and blue Delft effects. Prices range from $1.35 to $2.75 per set.
Fancy garters offered in all silk shades with sterling silver buckles. Wide selection and stylish designs priced from 25c to 75c.
Abraham Eckert, condemned for the 1895 murder of Fred Bittenbender in Nanticoke, died at 11 40 AM from morphine poisoning in his Luzerne County jail cell after a failed hanging. The coroner ordered a postmortem and investigation into the source of the poison. Eckert had faced multiple reprieves before the final date was set and refused by the governor.
Senator Quay spoke on business and politics opposing the National Business Men's League. He argued organized wealth cannot govern and warned of corruption. farmers, small merchants, artisans, and laborers deserve representation, while many businessmen do not support the league. He urged less business influence and more principle to save the Republican party and the nation.
Washington December 8 Mark A Hanna was the guest of honor at a dinner at the Metropolitan club hosted by the Republican congressional committee. Fifty covers were laid with 37 members present and remarks by J W Babcock Payne Osborne Thurston Mitchell and others.
New York December 8 Teddy Hale the Irish champion maintained his position as the race passed the forty eight hour mark at Madison Garden. The midnight tally shows Hale leading with 770 laps followed by Rice 7 Schock 714 Forster 673 Moore 671 Read ing 71 Taylor 672 Pierce 672 Smith 680 Elkes 10 Glick 999 Maddox 618 Ash inger 25 Cassidy 678 Gannon 509 Melss Wie.
The passenger department of the Se railroad is flooded with requests for sleeping cars to be held for Washington during President McKinley’s inauguration. About 80 sleepers have been requested, many from the western states, as officials process the influx.
An earthquake struck Dunbar Pennsylvania at 1:55 today, with the tremor felt in several nearby towns. No damage beyond crockery is reported, and aftershocks or further details were not confirmed at press time.
Report from Havana says a 2,000 strong rebel force faced Spanish troops at San Pedro, fought behind stone fences, then retreated at night. Spanish losses include three privates killed, three lieutenants and twenty-eight privates wounded. Over forty rebels killed.
Madrid dispatch claims Antonio Maceo son of Maximo Gomez killed in battle and body found among rebels. Reports say war diary notes rebels crossed the trocha December 4 and a confession hints at death by action. Loyalists celebrate while rebels’ sympathizers doubt the news amid chaos in Havana.
Steamship list notes Edam from Amsterdam and Trave sailing for Bremen. Teutonic arrival at Glasgow noted as last night’s error. Nebraska state or Nebraskan listing appears with Teutonic in transit context.
Colonel Louis A. Watres born April 21 1861 in Mount Vernon Luzerne county rose from coal miner to lawyer and county solicitor. He served in the state senate elected in 1882 reelected four years later and joined the Thirteenth regiment National Guard attaining captain and later general inspector of rifle practice with rank of colonel under Governor Beaver.
Washington reports Comptroller James H. Eckels calls for early congressional action to revise the national bank act. He highlights reliance on credit instruments in wholesale and retail trade and proposes currency issuance via banks with full bank responsibility to curb stringency. He cites 67.4 to 95.3 percent usage across sectors.
London dispatch notes Pall Mall Gazette contends Cleveland’s message to Congress pleases neither Cuban insurgents nor Spanish government but does not dissatisfy Britain. Globe faults Monroeism and doubts McKinley’s goodwill in taking on the Cuban issue. Cologne Gazettes hope Spain approves Cleveland proposals before U S change, possible Cuba accord may emerge.
Nathan Webb a veteran of the Civil War and participant in the War of 1812 as a water carrier died in New York City this morning. He was 1 year old, born in Delaware County, New York, and had been in good health until a stomach trouble struck last Sunday.
New York reports the 18 percent crop of corn is now practically secured at 220 000 000 bushels per the December crop report. The total crop is the largest ever grown yet merchantable corn is likely lower than last year due to poor quality.
Light showers give way to clearing skies as the day unfolds. Eckert faces hanging aftermath rumors while Weyler is reported wounded in Cuba. Senate prospects loom with Quay’s warnings. Congress, markets, and local notices fill the morning edition alongside society items and whist results.
The State Grange Patrons of Husbandry held sessions in Altoona with about a thousand delegates from sixty thousand members. Leonard Rhone presided and delivered the annual address. Highlights included new granges, higher membership, and discussions on tax revenue reform and school funding. Plans for term divisions and agriculture education were noted along with anticipated leadership changes.
Mrs. Ella Sykes of Terre Haute sues Frederick Hiberly for breach of promise after their brief marriage and partial reconciliation. She seeks 10 000 dollars in damages claiming he vowed to remarry but refused. The couple moved from Vermilion County to wed and separate.
Texas Senator Mills proposes a Senate resolution calling for the President to seize Cuba with U S forces and hold the island until Cubans establish a government deriving powers from the governed, arming forces as needed to repel foreign invasion.
New York dispatch reports Bellaire Steel Company of Bellaire Ohio withdrew from the steel billet pool. The move, if true, signals the possible dissolution of the pool. Confirmation came today from Chicago.
In the Middle States today the sky is cloudy with rain or snow possible and cooler temperatures. Winds vary from southeasterly to westerly, brisk at times, with higher gusts along the coasts, then clearing in the western district and likely along the coast this evening. On Thursday the forecast calls for fair and cooler weather with light to fresh northwesterly and northerly winds.
Bargains on silk and wool blends, all wool salts, and jacquard dress patterns this week. Limited lots invite early buyers to save on 9 to 40 inch fabrics, with many items priced well below regular values and marked down further from usual ranges.
We are selling 14K watches with jeweled Elgin movements for twenty dollars. This price matches what other dealers charge for gold filled watches.
The dealer states stock must be reduced by 20 percent to be cheaper than competitors, aiming to attract buyers with lower prices.
A catalog lists several paint products and finishes including Atlantic Lead, French Zinc, enamel paints, carriage paints, Reynolds Pure Colors and Wood Finish, Crockett Preservative, ready mixed tinted gloss paints, strictly pure linseed oil, and guaranteed varieties.
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