14 Dec 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1896
Page
1
A festive development announces Kriss Kringle's Headquarters established at an unnamed location with event backing by local organizers. The notice emphasizes a central hub for holiday activities and charitable outreach during the season.
Globe Warehouse advertises wide assortment of Yule Tide treasures scattered through the store. It notes prices in all departments are lower than elsewhere and that customers pay less to take gifts home.
A vast department store features toys for children from dolls and dollhouse sets to iron and steel toys like trains boats and soldiers. The display includes artful pieces in glass and wood with novelty items such as Venetian glass, Bohemian glass, brie a brac, neckwear and fur accessories. The store touts low season prices, a Grove machine deal at 319.50 with options up to 22 more for extra drawers and finishings, and long guaranteed quality.
Havana dispatch reveals General Maceo was lured into a trap by staff traitor Maximo Zertucha with the backing of the Marquis of Ahumada and Weyler. Officials recount a plan to capture or kill Maceo during an engagement and criticise Zertucha’s long service on Maceo’s staff.
Tefferson Bh Brown of Key West, visiting Jacksonville, doubts the Spanish murder tale of Maceo. He argues Maceo would not be ambushed under a peace treaty pretext and notes only Maxime Comes could authorize such talks. Brown discusses sources and implies Spanish deception and prior deaths in the conflict.
J Pierpont Morgan reportedly represents a majority stake in the New York Central and Hudson River Railway, signaling a shift from Vanderbilt influence. Chauncey M Depew contemplates resignation as road president to become ambassador to England, while Morgan maintains close ties with the Vanderbilt era and English investors.
President Cleveland travels to the Annandale club preserves in South Carolina for a duck shooting expedition. He is accompanied by about 610 sporting companions including Captain Robiey Evans and Major Robert Nell, with plans to return near week’s end.
The Baltimore clergyman Reverend James A. McCauley, a leading Methodist Episcopal figure, died last night at his home in the city at age 74. He served as president of Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, for sixteen years, the longest tenure of any president there.
The Omaha Jacksonian club expelled all Democrats who refused to back Bryan in the recent campaign. The meeting included Nebraska’s prominent federal officeholders.
John Willett and Roe Hall, both farmers aged two and not specified clearly, were struck and killed by a passenger train in Maysville Kentucky yesterday afternoon as they attempted to beat the crossing.
Washington dispatch outlines expected House and Senate debate on Cuban affairs, the Dingley tariff bill, the Dinghy Bill, and a military appropriations calendar. It notes Maceo’s death as a unifying topic, with conservative, cautious positions from Hitt and others and possible investigations via the U S consul in Havana.
In Waco Texas on December 1 Edward Brooks a 17 year old bootblack fired a revolver injuring five people with one death at a Baptist Tabernacle dance hall. He was captured by police as he prepared to shoot again. Authorities deem him possibly crazy.
Rome December 12 The Pope has approved the selection of the Rev. James K. Quigley DL to be bishop of Buffalo. The appointment comes after a long deliberation by church authorities and confirms Quigley as successor to the current bishop.
Charles Emory Smith born in Manserd Conn moved to Albany at seven learned in public schools and Union College. He served on General Rathbone’s staff during the war and began journalism at sixteen becoming Albany Bee editor and later editor in chief of the Press. He held editorial posts in New York and served as a university appointee and Republican national convention delegate.
Major McKinley rests after a busy week as cabinet talk swirls. New York names circulate for potential posts while Canton circles consider pensions and tariff reform aims.
Teddy Hale won the world six days' race, enduring heavy wear and smoke haze. Hale rested long during breaks and treated at a bathhouse after the event, while Rice also endured intense strain. Other racers faced varying recoveries, with Wilkes-Barre figures and several rivals noted as fatigued, and prizes to be awarded tomorrow at Hotel Bartholdi.
George Ted a wealthless hermit of a southern county district dies at his cottage estate valued over 300000. He lived decades in solitude with no close heirs found though several relatives exist. Ted never cut his hair for twenty years and kept money hidden on his property. He disliked women and kept numerous cats and dogs as companions.
In Hirlta New York Dee the Elmira Hoeselia plans a December window chaos operation. The shift will involve several months of work with workers scheduled to report tomorrow morning.
In Atlanta yesterday the General Assembly extended a cordial welcome to Hon. William Stryan as he prepares for his upcoming visit to Georgia.
Cloudy cooler winds forecast this morning with general updates on General Maceo’s assassination and a spirited week ahead in Congress. Wall Street review notes market activity as 8 local anniversary sermons are set at Elm Park by Rev. W A Pearce. Casual mentions include coal dust, a stabbing on Penn Avenue and Center Streets, popular volunteers leaving Scranton, reminiscences of Conductor Harding, suburban happenings, and valley news.
A state report indicates total railroad mileage in Pennsylvania increased by about 20 miles for the year. The statewide network remains 1.1 percent of the national mileage, with only modest gains over the prior period.
Elwood Indiana December 1 The United Wine and Dow rose factory at Orestes resumed operations yesterday providing employment to workers. The plant had been idle for months due to unspecified disruptions.
Dec 14 arrivals include TLarcania from Liverpool La Bourgogne from Havre and Louis from Southampton. Departures show St Hre tagne from Havre and Zaandam from Amsterdam. ships destined for New York include Fitruria from Queenstown and Roady Heal from Kingston. Ligand passaged.
In the Middle states today, weather is partly cloudy to fair and colder. Rain may approach the coasts, with fresh southwest winds. Western districts may see rain reaching the sea board tonight. Tuesday brings partly cloudy to cloudy skies and rising temperatures. Rain is possible with brisk southwest winds and a dangerous onshore surge as the western storm passes.
Finley’s Holiday Goods offers black and fancy silks and satins including evening shades and moire velours in black and evening shades for the season.
Raw stock and test designs in handkerchiefs and elegant handles appear alongside kid gloves on offer in city shops, signaling a focus on fashion accessories and fabric goods available to shoppers.
An advertising notice features Matthews Brothers products including Atlantic Lead French Zinc Ready Mixed Tinted Gloss Paints and Strictly Pure Linseed Oil Guaranteed with emphasis on quality and coverage.
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