10 Dec 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1896
Page
1
Thoughtful buyers seek gifts that please the eye and provide lasting comfort. Prudence and gratification guide purchases as shoppers are urged to call and inspect new purses evening fans toilet sets garters bric-a-brac and other items.
In Handkerchiefs We keep everything that ever came under that heading. Ladies know Hemstitched or Scalloped Borders. Fine goods especially put up for the holiday trade.
An advertisement offers ladies' handkerchiefs in linen with hem edges from 1 to 4 inches and in 50 cent to 12 cent price ranges. The listing highlights varying hem widths and affordable pricing options.
Real Duchesse and Point Lace Handkerchiefs described as dainty and desirable are offered for $1.00 with a selection allowance up to $15.00. The item list emphasizes affordability and variety for women shopping midweek.
A vintage advertisement promotes feather boas for women suitable for outdoor wear this season. It lists lengths from 15 to 24 inches with prices ranging from 2.25 to 17.00 dollars.
Pocketbooks offer a wide variety of styles from real skins including Morocco lizard snake monkey and alligator to horn back alligator. Some are mounted in sterling silver while others are plain with subtle art touches for a decorative finish.
The piece notes the popularity of Empire Fans in gauze or China silk with hand painting. Prices range from 60 cents to 3.00 for elegant fans. Ostrich feathers are highly used and valued from 1.25 to 3.00, in color varieties like white, cream, pink, and blue.
Three styles in blue delft effects with white metal celluloid porcelain and hard rubber components appear this season. Readers compare combs brushes mirrors and boxes to pick the favored set with prices ranging from 1.35 to 2.75 dollars per set.
An unlimited line of fancy garters offered in choice shades and styles. Silk fabrics with sterling silver buckles priced from 25c to 75c. Readable text highlights variety and value for shoppers.
Philadelphia December recognizes Col Alexander McClure fifty years in journalism with a golden anniversary dinner. Notable guests include Vice President Stevenson, Secretary Morton, Senators Hawley and Thornton, Major General Miles, Carl Schurz, Harry Vogt, and Governor Hastings. McClure reviews his career and the Juniata region’s early journalism.
Philadelphia dispatch reports Senator Penrose discussed the U S senate race with Philadelphia representatives. A pledge letter from county representatives urges support for Penrose or successor to J D Cameron, citing Philadelphia loyalty to the Republican party and long absence from national office.
A Wisconsin trio including ex Senator Sawyer and Governor elect Scofield urged Major McKinley to appoint Payne to the cabinet. General Powell Clayton and Colonel Harrison Otis discussed posts and PacificSlope possibilities. The McKinleys plan Chicago visit, while Henry E. Cooper reported a treaty of annexation negotiations in Washington and McKinley avoided comments on Hawaii relations.
The marine observer at Fire Island reports a steamer ashore just east of Belleport at 12 20 pm. The Fire Island Life Saving station crew headed to the scene around five miles distant and cannot return before 2 pm. No definite information available until their return. several large steamers due soon including the Spree the Norwegian the Sarnia and the California though none may be involved.
William M K Olcott, president of the board of aldermen, appears chosen to succeed Colonel John KR Fellows as district attorney. All other candidates withdrew in his favor, aligning with Republican factions. Olcott has ties to the regular organization and is friendly with Mr Platt without opposing reformers on the board.
The British ship 6b British Peer, Captain Jones, sailing from London on October 4 bound for Capetown, has been wrecked near Saldanha Bay in South Africa. Four crew members were saved and fourteen are missing.
The jury today returned a verdict of not guilty in the trial of ex State Senator Weer on charges tied to cane bribery. Details indicate the case focused on alleged improper payments connected to cane purchasing and political influence.
Havana reports confirm Antonio Maceo and Maximo Gomez’s son were killed in battle as actions against Cuban insurgents unfold across Santa Clara and Pinar del Rio. Weyler advances, rebels suffer casualties, and Madrid debates U.S. intervention while Cuban headlines remain cautious.
Washington reports Mark A. Hanna visited Speaker Reed and the Republican senatorial steering committee held a two hour conference. They discussed the election of U S senators in North Carolina South Dakota Kentucky and Washington and agreed to pursue every method to elect senators. Consideration also covered the Dingley bill and early calling of an extra session after McKinley’s inauguration.
Lord Mayor invites United States Ambassador Bayard to a farewell banquet at Mansion House. Bayard replies with pleasure and fixes March 2 for the entertainment.
Former superintendent of the Middle Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad, Oliver McClellan, died at his Germantown home after a long illness. He was 64 years old. He held headquarters at Harrisburg and served with the railroad in Philadelphia area.
John B Robinson of Allegheny born May 3 146 with North Irish lineage. Educated at Western University Amherst College. Joined Fifteenth Pennsylvania Emergency Regiment then Naval Academy graduate 188. Served in Navy until 1910 resigning as lieutenant to study law in Philadelphia. Practiced law in Media and served terms in the state House.
Superintendent of Buildings Stevenson Constable warned Mayor Strong that several large New York structures are unsafe and warned that towering lower Manhattan buildings may strain water and sewer systems. He proposed a bill to regulate future building heights within five years if approved by the legislature.
Teddy Hale, the Irish rider, completed 1000 miles in the Madison Square Garden event in 69 hours 11 minutes, far surpassing the prior record of 74 hours 41 minutes. He led by 67 miles at the 1000 mile mark, rested briefly, then resumed racing ahead of Rice and others as Forster Moore and Berding passed 1000 miles by midnight. Elkes withdrew after 422 miles.
Shipping notices detail vessels with origins including London Liverpool Antwerp Glasgow Genoa and New York listed as sailing to Southampton Liverpool Genoa Antwerp and others. Arrivals show St Paul and Havel at Southampton while Ems sails from Gibraltar to New York and Lala from Southampton.
An explosion of gas rocked the Clear Spring mine at Fitchton today in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania. Miners Thomas Richards and James Nicholson were badly burned while several others, including those about to report for work, were knocked down by the blast but none suffered serious injuries.
The morning weather notes a slightly warmer day with forecasts for local conditions. A Fifty Years celebration for A K McClure is noted alongside political mentions including Senator Penrose and an extra session discussion. Burglary targets a priest’s house and criminal court cases are summarized with local editorials and community notes.
Altoona Pennsylvania hosts the Pennsylvania State Grange with many delegates and visitors. David Lubin of Sacramento spoke on export bounty policy for agricultural products. The treasurer reported a $7,000 balance. nineteen new granges formed and 1,400 new members added. Highlights include educational talks by Dr Atherton and H P Armsby and a degree conferral at night.
In Judge Sanderton's courtroom a crowd awaits sensational testimony on the Fitzsimmons Sharkey prize fight fixing. Witness Australian Smith, Sharkey’s trainer, alleges that J Z Crowe Gibs Danny Lynch and Sharkey ran the National Athletic Club and conspired with referee Wratt Bary to award Sharkey the win. Fitzsimmons supposedly landed a punch later exaggerated as a setup. Mare was to receive $2 for his part.
The marriage of Miss Lucy Pollet Uhl of Grand Rapids Michigan to Guy Van Gorder Thompson of Yale University was private at the U.S. Ambassador Uhl's residence in Berlin. The Alexander Guards played from 8 to 9 pm and a reception for the diplomatic corps followed the ceremony.
New York December 10 advisories note fair weather in the Middle states with brisk southwest and west winds and gradually falling temperatures in the north. By Friday a fair and warmer pattern is expected with precipitation possible as rain or snow in the lake regions.
This week offers 16 pieces of 40 inch All-Wool Tweeds in greys and browns at 25 cents goods, 10 pieces of 18 inch Silk and Wool Mix textures at 25 cents, 16 pieces Changeable Glace Suitings 40 inches wide at 43 cents, 12 pieces wide set in je ne style at 35 cents, 8 pieces Silk and Wool Plaids at 35 cents. Limited stock encourages early buyers. Special prices on Fine and Medium Priced Dress Patterns for the week.
Auction style notice notes 14K men watches with Elgin movements offered for twenty dollars. Dealer compares price to gold filled watches from other shops.
A terse sales note states diamonds must be discounted by twenty percent to undercut other dealers, signaling a price cut to attract buyers.
A compact listing highlights Atlantic Lead French Zinc Flanel Paints Carriage Paints Reynolds Pure Colors Reynolds Wood Finish Crockett Preservative Ready Mixed Tinted Gloss Paints Strictly Pure Linseed Oil Guaranteed. The note emphasizes available brands and product types in the market.
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