11 Dec 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1896
Page
1
Kriss Kringle's Headquarters Wave has been established with operations expanding to new venues. The initiative aims to boost seasonal merchandising and public outreach through coordinated events and promotions.
Globe Warehouse advertises a vast department store inventory for gifts from toys to glassware, china and bric a brac. The piece promises low season prices, extensive assortments, and guaranteed glove machines priced from nineteen to twenty two dollars with attachments.
Philadelphia tale reveals the National League of Business Men denounces Senator Quay as corrupt and money driven. It defends McKinley era finance and notes Quay’s past opposition to McKinley and Cameron while urging transparency of campaign funds and witness to business interests nationwide.
Havana reports Dr Maximo Zertuch, former General Antonio Maceo’s physician, surrendered to Colonel Torl at San Felipe and confirms Maceo was killed in the December 7 engagement with Spanish forces led by Mijar Chujedas. The article notes injuries to Maceo and ongoing searches for his body amid Cuban rebel activity and Spanish reconnaissance.
Mrs. Overton, wife of John Overton Jr., foiled a gang trying to rob their home. The men entered posing as visitors. Mrs. Overton hid jewels, retrieved a revolver, and signaled her husband who fired, sending the robbers fleeing. The episode saved thousands in diamonds.
Raymond Christman, a prominent Amsterdam businessman and Baptist trustee, erected a costly family monument in Green Hill cemetery for Florence Viola Haun the convicted killer of Chas Laundry. He claims she is dying of consumption, says she is alive in spirit, and seeks a pardon while acting as her guardian and using his name.
The State Grange Patrons of Husbandry opened its session in Altoona and endorsed resolutions urging either free trade or a bounty on exports. The group condemned tariffs benefiting manufacturers and called for stronger food adulteration laws, with Frank Moore addressing dairy and food issues and Senator Brown presenting reports.
John A. Sponerr, a cutbuilder, was found with a fractured skull and broken nose on Seventh street after a late night attack. He was robbed and is in the hospital in a precarious condition.
Teter AL Bo Widener, born in 1Sth Die, rose from public schooling to business with his father. He became city treasurer in 1872, filling an unexpired term of Joseph P. Marser, and later joined the Continental Street Marenner Hulwey company with Kemble to form the White Tractlin company. He owns a notable private art collection with a private gallery at Brod street and Girard avenue.
New York December 10 reports conferences among white goods manufacturers to form a national joint agency for wholesale distribution and sales. Thirty firms support a common price policy while maintaining general competition restraint. production limits and freight savings cited as key motives and cost-cutting goals.
Representative Harnett proposes a bill requiring the president to appoint cabinet members from outside the Senate and House, except the secretary of the treasury. Cabinet members would remain in their home chamber and receive cabinet pay, while continuing congressional service.
New York December 10. The second feint of Maria Barberi ended with a not guilty verdict in the murder trial of her husband. The trial lasted seventeen days with extensive testimony showing Barberi suffered epilepsy and was not insane at the time of the murder. The case was previously decided against her in a prior trial.
Morning notes report weather warming with westerly winds in Philadelphia and political notes on Senator Quay, Atreco’s death, court and jury items, market hints, and suburban happenings.
West Chester Pennsylvania reports the body of Mrs. Bailey found in a vend May be murder linked to Rev. Samuel Patley an evangelist living in town. He is held for coroner’s inquest as authorities review alleged threats and fights over property and a failed attempt to sign over assets.
In New York on December 1, 8000 spectators gathered at Mallison Square Garden as Hale led the Meylerhikers with a strong midshow performance. The lead remained largely unchanged except for second place, and at 1 o'clock Jinks held a forty mile lead over Forster with five miles to go before the Triehmaan's finish.
About one thousand idle miners are planned to return to work in Pittsburg and surrounding districts within a week as the coal owners and operators reached a wage agreement. The scale provides ten cents per ton for the first pool and forty eight cents per ton for the second, third and fourth pools, with work resuming once mines are readied.
Washington dispatch reports rumors that Nelson Maeloy Jr of Maine may become secretary of the treasury. The note claims a formal decision is not yet official but Crohn asserts Dimeley will be chosen and approved, with a possible realignment on the next Wednesday.
Partly cloudy morning with light rain in northern districts. Variable winds and cooler temperatures follow. Friday forecast calls for clearing skies and warmer temperatures with possible cloudiness and rain near the southern regions.
This week features reduced prices on dress fabrics including 40 inch all wool tweed and silk and wool mixes. Selected widths and finishes are offered at 19 to 35 cents, with many items below regular values. Early buyers gain the best selections as stock is limited.
Dealers offer 14K ladies watches with Elgin movements for 20 dollars. The price matches the going rate for similar gold filled watches among competing merchants.
An advertisement notes a 20 percent price cut on diamond stock with claims of lower prices than other dealers. No further details on time or locations are provided.
A catalog listing from Matthews Brothers highlights Atlantic Lead French Zinc enamel paints carriage paints Reynolds Pure Colors Reynolds Wood Finish Creckett's Preservative ready mixed tinted glass paints strictly pure linseed oil and guaranteed quality.
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