18 Dec 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1896
Page
1
The article notes additional holiday display lines featuring specialties bought for the season beyond toys pictures and Eric a Brac. It emphasizes diversity of goods offered for the holiday trade and suggests ample stock across categories.
Advertisement lists Duchess Lace and Fine Linen Batiste handkerchiefs with gift prices from $1.29 to $3.19, Swiss and Irish embroidery selections up to $2.00, Japanese initial stitched items at up to $1.00, and assorted prices from 0c to $2.50, highlighting attractive values for gifts.
Fur tippets offered from $1.50 to $12.00 with stylish options for children. Extra finished fur sets priced $1.00 to $2.75. Ostrich feather boas available in all lengths from $2.25 to $17.00. Lace and velvet collar fronts range up to $20.00, highlighting fashionable neckwear this season.
An advertising notice from a local dealer proclaims exclusive rights in the city and district for Coronet gloves. It lists Black Tan Brown and Mock over gloves at gift prices of 1.00 and 1.25 for evening wear, plus children's Kid gloves and mittens ranging 50 cents to 1.00 in assorted sizes and colors.
A high grade gents furnishing listing features Dent-Alcroft Kid Gloves in all sizes and shades with prices from 60c to 2.00. Suspenders for men and youths offered in many styles with various buckles priced 2c to 2.25. Neckwear includes Teeks Four-in-Hands and Club House styles in dark and Hecht effects plus black. Linen and Japanese Silk handkerchiefs with or without initials priced 5c to 1.00.
Advertisement notes regulation sweaters for men and boys offering conventional everyday styles and peculiar styles for cranks, highlighting available sizes and fashion notes.
An advertisement lists toilet sets in three pieces including Comb Brush and Mirror with porcelain effects and white metal at prices from 1.25 to 3.60 dollars. Celeuloid 3 piece sets priced 2.75 to 6.00 with heavy French plate hand mirrors 1.00 to 1.50. Fancy cloth brushes and pockets purses offered in leather selections and evening wear fabrics.
Colgate & Co. markets standard perfumes and new extracts including Alba Violet Alba Rose and Hermosa. The firm emphasizes popular prices and real values without extra charge for a famed name.
Key West reports unease in Havana as word spreads of Maceo's death. Spanish officials urge restraint while accounts from Guanajay and Mosquito Beach detail desertions, troop movements, and suspected rebel disorganization following the alleged death. The Diario De La Marina denounces US press bias.
Col Ethan Allen president of the Cuban league of the United States urges immediate government intervention to aid Cuba and protect American interests. He calls for law changes if needed and says the people must demand independence recognition, with a grand mass meeting planned at Cooper Union, New York.
The text notes a plan to form branch organizations nationwide and to hold meetings in other major cities after a Monday December 21 date. It emphasizes nationwide expansion and capture of prominent urban centers.
Coelected William B. Williams of Luzerne County Pa arrives in Washington and backs Senator Penrose for the Senate. He predicts Luzerne and Lackawanna delegation will align with Penrose while Farr supports Wanamaker.
Cantop and Washington reports say President-elect McKinley offered J Hay Brown of Lancaster the attorney generalship. Brown previously declined the state Superior Court chief justiceship and a U S Supreme Court seat, and enjoys strong Republican backing. He aided a reconciliation between McKinley and Senator Quay, leading to Quay's shift to McKinley.
Wanamaker’s total strength is said to be not over sixty in the state senate and house, including doubtful supporters, with not over forty certain for him according to friends with good sources. The legislature totals 215 Republicans, needing 108 to nominate in caucus.
A report claims the American Sugar Refining Company has acquired the Woolson Spice Company of Toledo Ohio, the nation’s largest coffee roaster after Arbuckle Brothers. The move is said to counter Arbuckle in a plan to build a rival sugar refinery. O H Havemeyer declined to comment.
The German steamship Remus sails from Baltimore with the first U S corn bound for India. Britain has bought 140000 bushels to be loaded at Philadelphia for transport and distribution by government agents to help ease India's coming famine.
A Bombay dispatch reports insurgent Ranes attacked Perhem, looted the treasury, and fled as 600 Portuguese troops moved to punish them. The Ranes dispersed and several were killed or wounded.
In Hamburg on December 17 police prohibit strikers from patrolling the port. Many strikers seek to return to work but employers refuse entry until the strike ends.
Washington December 17 The senate committee on education and labor approved a bill to appropriate funds for establishing in Washington a national home for aged and infirm colored people. The measure advances toward final action by the full chamber.
Official figures from Bombay show 1 551 cases and 1 04 deaths from Bubonic plague. More than 200 000 people have fled the city as the exodus continues daily.
An Altoona report fragment notes a county event occurring early morning with a figure of 10 000 dollars and partial insurance coverage. The text is incomplete but suggests a financial or property matter tied to an incident or settlement. Further context is required for full accuracy.
A powerful earthquake struck Great Britain causing widespread alarm from Dorset to Wales. Shocks lasted four to thirty seconds with two distinct tremors in places like Cheltenham Ledbury and Dean Forest. Hereford cathedral and other structures were damaged. Warwick Castle and Slough also reported severe effects.
Parkersburg reports the slaying of M K Duty a leading West Virginia lawyer. Cad Collins an oilman attacked Duty in his Pennsboro office during a consultation with Benton Thomas. Duty died from multiple knife wounds after striking Collins with a poker. Officers pursue Collins. Duty had been the Democratic candidate for circuit judge in Ritchie County.
New York December 17 The jury returned a qualified verdict for Rev Dr Thomas P Hughes rector of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in a suit by Mary Slavak 15 seeking 10000 damages for alleged improper conduct in his study on March 31 The jury found the evidence evenly balanced and no preponderance of evidence supporting either side, thus verdict for the defendant.
A prominent member of the senate committee on foreign relations says the committee was polled this morning and will likely, at its meeting tomorrow, order a favorable report on Senator Savlton of Jules and the recognition of Cuba and offer the United States friendly offices to help end the war.
Patrick Donnelly, torabar official, faces a major failure in the lumber trade. On Tuesday, liabilities reached about $160,000 as merchants in Lember and Montreal contend with a sharp downturn and ensuing financial strain.
Edward Hale, new long distance champion cyclist, sets eleven records in a six day race at Madison Square Garden. He rode 1,938 miles in six days and six nights on an 86 inch geared bicycle, averaging 21.5 feet per pedal revolution and about 327,000 pedal cycles per foot, expending around 33.7 million pounds of energy. Hale’s outer track strategy boosted his distance per mile, with rival Rice praising him and acknowledging Hale’s superior speed alongside endurance.
Major McKinley and Mrs. McKinley arrive at Union station to cheers as the president-elect and his wife rest at the home of Captain and Mrs. McWilliams. Joseph Medill of the Chicago Tribune discusses tariff moves while inviting a moderate bill to endure for years.
Washington dispatch reports that President Cleveland’s absence halts advance December pay for congressional employees. The joint resolution to authorize December disbursement awaits the president’s return to sign, delaying any payment until then.
Harrisburg reports the Princeton College Alumni Association will host its annual dinner at the Commonwealth Hotel on Wednesday evening. Judge McPherson of Harrisburg serves as association president, with toast responses by notable alumni and sister college representatives.
New York report lists arrivals: Germanic from Liverpool Lahn from Bremen Cir cassia from Glasgow. Arrived out: Trave at Bremerhaven Amsterdam at Rotterdam Salled for New York Kaiser Wilhelm II from Genoa Veendam from Rotterdam Massachusetts from London.
Rain showers and slightly warmer temperatures forecast as updates cover Maceo alive rumors, an England earthquake ripple, labor, finance, and local society items. Include mentions of Wall Street, amendments in progress, whist club night, and assorted urban happenings with scattered stories.
The Cincinnati session of the Federation of Labor recommends local unions raise monthly dues to at least fifty cents, with a preferred twenty five cents weekly, and revoke charters if not met within six months. The convention also discusses charges against officers and votes to continue the open investigation, amid rumors of internal political intrigue.
At the Pennsylvania Bankers' association gathering in Pittsburg on December 17, Williamsport was chosen as the 1897 meeting city. Officers elected include President T. Day of Pittsburg Vice-President W. Hackett Easton Secretary A. D. Clark Kare and Treasurer S. R. Shumaker Huntingdon.
A morning blaze leveled the three story Masonic hall in Riegelville Easton PA. The building owned by Jacob Hoffman housed the families of William Rufe and Albert Godown on the first two floors while the third floor served as the Masonic lodge room. Insurance coverage was partial and the loss was estimated at eight thousand dollars.
Pittsburg, December 17. Mrs David Spence aged two years died at her home today by taking poison. Her mind was unbalanced, she believed others controlled her with mysterious electrical power.
New York dispatch reports mixed conditions with partly cloudy skies and milder temperatures today. Winds shift from light northeast to southeast before coast fog, with Saturday forecast for cloudy to partly cloudy skies and brisk southwest winds followed by clearing in northern districts.
Finley's announces black and fancy silks and satins with an elegant line of evening shades. Moire velours in black and evening shades highlight the seasonal selection.
A sale advertisement lists handkerchiefs including duchess and Valenciennes lace, Irish embroideries, black lace scarves, fichus, and initial kerchiefs. It also promotes ladies and gents neckwear, silk under skirts, bath robes, shirts, collars, cuffs and related gentleman’s furnishings.
Catalog note lists Atlantic Lead French Zinc Ready Mixed Tinted Gloss Paints Strictly Pure Linseed Oil with guarantee. Describes a range of finishing supplies likely aimed at builders and painters.
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