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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1896
Page
1
Cloak and Coat Sale Offers Deep Winter Bargains
Winter weights and up to date styles dominate a Cloak Weather sale. Children's coats in tweed, fur trimmed and heavy wool jackets are offered at sale prices from 1.29 to 6.49. Ladies kersey coats in navy or black and French Coney capes are priced from 4.29 to 4.98 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyles
Cloak Stock Price Hints Promised Across All Offerings
The note suggests price hints for the entire Cloak stock and asserts consistent pricing across the full portfolio. No specific figures or dates are provided.
Bribery Probe Sparks Arrests in Pa Politics
F A Van Valkenburg manager of Wanamaker branch at Lochiel hotel was arrested on a charge of bribery involving Northampton county representative Wells. Warrant issued in Pottsville, hearing planned in Pottsville with a preliminary inquiry in Schuylkill county. Prominent figures, including Senator Quay, are connected to the case as sensational developments loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
F. A. van Valkenburg
Wanamaker
Lochiel Hotel
Tribe
Webster Weles
Northampton County
C. A. Gibson
Pottsville
J. J. Kuebler
Daniel F. McSweeney
Pittsburg
Lichiel
van Valkenhire
Patterson
van Valkenburg
Quay
Aid Fe
Schuylkill County
Wells
Penrose Campaign
van Valkenbure
Wanamaker and Penrose Rivalry in Harrisburg Stirring Politics
Reports from Harrisburg detail shifting plans as Wanamaker forces and Van Valkenburg’s arrest disrupt expected caucus moves. Senator Penrose and Senator Cameron are talked about as potential candidates, with Governor Hastings, Mayor Warwick, and Dolan among visitors. A Monday influx and Friday crowd are anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Penrose
Thomas
Wanamaker
van Valkenburs
Union Veteran League of Philadelphia
Hastings Wesday
Warwick Andd Thomas Dolan
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania State Music Teachers meet in Philadelphia
The eighth annual convention of the Pennsylvania State Music Teachers' association continued in Philadelphia as officers were nominated. Rosieoe Huff of Willampert was named president and Edmund Wolseiffer of Philadelphia designated secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania State Music Teachers’ Association
Rosieoe Huff
Williamepert
Edmund Wolseiffer
Mesers, Krafts and Gleim
Election set for officers and committee members
The executive committee includes Mrs Isabella A Stanley of Willimepport. The other committee member is eligible for election. Officers will be elected tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella A. Stanley
Willlimeport
J Hay Brown Marries in Lancaster Amid Cabinet Talk
Hay Brown prominent Lancaster lawyer and McKinley cabinet candidate wed Margaret Reilly in a private ceremony. Bride’s family bereavement kept the event intimate and the couple departed by special train for the south after the nuptials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Hay Brown
McKinley
Margaret Reilly
Mary A. Reilly
Frown
South
Fourth District Postmasters Advanced to Presidential Close
Washington on December 20 announces that beginning January 1 the following fourth district postmasters are advanced to the presidential close. Thaneybvanks Duntar Fayette County Gibson Pitter County Etna Allegheny County New Wilmington Lawrence County Peckville Lackawanna County Slippery Rock Butler County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dlaca posiaMere
Thaneybvanks
Duntar
Fayette County
Gibson
Pitter County
Etna
Allegheny Coounty
New Wilmington
Lawrence County
Peckville
Lackawanna County
Slippery Hock
Butler County
Death of Archbishop Fabre in Montreal After Long Illness
The head of the Roman Catholic archdiocese of Montreal Archbishop Fabre died after a lingering illness due to liver cancer. He was years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fabre
Montreal
Fates
Roman Catholic Archdiose OF
Tengent
Don Doyle Stops Farrel in Two And Half Minutes
Elmira reports Don Doyle of Chicago knocked out Mike Farrel of Buffalo in two and a half minutes of the first round before the Queen City Athletic Club tonight. The welterweight bout ended quickly with Doyle securing a decisive victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmira
Dec
Don" Doyle
Chicago
Mike Farrel
Muffalo
Queen City Athletic Club
Powers Calls Inter-State Base Ball Meet at Toledo
President C BR Powers of the Inter-State Base Ball league sent notices announcing a league meeting at the Hotel Madison in Toledo Ohio on June 27 at 2 p.m. The message outlines agenda items and attendance plans for league members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
C. BR. Powers
Madison
Toledo
Beecher Sufferer Shows Signs of Recovery Hope
A stamford Connecticut report states Mrs Henry Ward Beecher is more comfortable this afternoon and doctors see fair hope for her recovery based on her improving condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamfom
Dee
Henry Ward Beecher
Revolt Against Sheehan Rocks Tammany Hall in New York
Open revolt led by Henry D. Purroy against Tammany leader John C. Sheehan intensifies as factions plot to force Richard Croker back to power. Croker travels to South Carolina and possibly England, while the general committee backs the primaries plan amid internal tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleury D. Purroy
Tammany
New York
John C. Sheehan
Henry D. Purroy
Tammany Committee On Organization
Sheehan
Purroy
Sheeham
Riichard Croker
Croker
South Carolina
Bia
England
Tammany Hall
Committee
Divorce Case Ends in Shootout at St Louis Court
In a St Louis circuit court, Jacob Fischel drew a revolver during his wife’s divorce hearing, wounding Mrs Fischel and Julius Schreiber before turning the gun on himself. Attorney Walter McEntire intervened, the attack sparked chaos as bystanders fled and police detained Fischel. both victims were taken to the hospital with serious but non fatal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Jacob Fischel
Julius Schreiber
Fischel
Walter McEntire
McEntire
Mrs. Fischel
Attorney McEntire
Fischer
Schreiber
Judge Wood
William FL Kler
Funeral of Charles Parrish in Wilkes-Barre Mo
The funeral of Charles Parrish was held at the First Presbyterian church in Wilkes-Barre Missouri this afternoon. Prominent coal and railroad figures from several states attended. The service was led by Rev. J. L. Jones with assistance from Bishop Rulison and Dr. F. L. Haden. The funeral cortege was one of the largest ever seen in the Wyoming Valley with thousands of miners and locals paying respects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Charles Parrish
First Presbyterian Church
J. L. Jones
Rulison
Br. F. T. Haden
Wyoming Valley
Crisis at Quebec Province Politics Hopeful Clerical Denouncement
In Quebec Montreal Det 30 reports a looming crisis in provincial politics and religion. The bishop is said to plan a Sunday mandement denouncing the Manitoba settlement and warning Catholic MPs who protest. Liberal groups plan a mass meeting in Quebec City on January 7 to clarify positions with Premier Laurier in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Quebec
Manitoba
Quebc
Moertog
Quebec City
Lawu- Her
Ex Congressman Black Named New York Governor-Elect
Ex congressman Frank S Black, chosen to lead New York, rose from hard labor to teaching and journalism before law and politics. Elaborate inaugural preparations unfold in Albany with military escorts, a state capitol ceremony, Doane's opening prayer, and a public reception at the executive mansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank S. Hlack
Empire State Tomorrow
Beun Lees
Howe
Albany
Morton
Hinhop Doane
Black
Dynamite Blast Kills Two Women in Reading Pa
In Reading near Tuckerton Mrs. Becker wife of ex-Sheriff Elias Becker and Mrs. William Seidel died when dynamite exploded in a kitchen stove while thawing. Becker survived but returned to a house fire that consumed the stone dwelling. the coroner was notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Becker
Elias Becker
William Seidel
Tuckerton
Seldel
Reading Man Arrested in Dynamite Plot Case
Detective Henderson of Philadelphia arrested Clifton Knorr of Bloomshute in Reading for allegedly attempting to blow up the residence of Levi Walter, a prominent lawyer, with dynamite last September. Knorr, 22, was taken to Moomsburg. a $1,000 reward had been posted for his capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Charles G Hows & Co assigns to John C Hinyes
Charles G Hows & Co a commission merchant in woolens at Leonard Street assigns to John C Hinyes without prefences. The firm, based in Chicago for twenty years, started in business twenty years ago and claimed capital of some amount. Only one Chicago bank backed the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles G
Charles G. Hows & Co
Mount Vernon Builder Disappears After December 21
Arthur H. Bunning, a leading builder in Mount Vernon and surrounding towns, vanished from his home on December 21 and has not been heard from since. He had major contracts in West Chester Wakefield and locally, with work and materials still outstanding on several projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon
Dax. O
Arthur H. Bunning
West Cheeter
Wakefield
Bank Runs Quieted After Demands Paid in Minneapolis
In Minneapolis on the morning of Dee 30, a run on the Farmers and Mechanics' bank continued as the bank invoked a rule allowing sixty days' notice before paying deposits. The Hennepin County Savings bank saw a slight run while the St Anthony Falls bank faced heavy demands, all of which were paid and the scene quieted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn. Dee
Farmers and Mechanics’ Bank
Hennepin
Retail grocer Levin Brow placed in voluntary insolvency
San Francisco reports Levin Brow, a chain of retail grocers with outlets in the city and Oakland, declared voluntary insolvency with assets listed as unknown and liabilities at about 100 dollars. Poor business conditions given as the cause of failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Levin Brow
Oakhind
Wanamaker Agent Charged With At tempted Bribery
A Wanamaker agent faces charges of attempted bribery in a case that highlights local political and commercial tensions. The report notes ensuing legal steps and potential implications for nearby business practices and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanamaker
New York
Chamber Board Cancels Delegation to Indianapolis Conference
The Chamber of Commerce of Denver in a unanimous board vote decides to abstain from sending delegates to the monetary conference scheduled in Indianapolis next month. The action halts formal participation and related arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Chamber of Comineros
Indianapolis
Counterfeiters Nabbed in New York City
New York reports the arrest of Maury Hanson William Marlin and Patrick Burke on counterfeiting charges. The trio is linked to a nationwide gang said to have operated from Maine woods and Virginia mountains with spurious money circulating across the United States. Marlin already served twenty years for counterfeiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Maury Hanson
William Marlin
Patrick Burke
Maine Woods
Virginia
United States
Marlin
Counteris
Ing. Wels
Hie
Colna
Nordica Cancellation Sparks Damages Suit Proposals
Tacoma and other cities warn of lawsuits after Mme Nordica canceled West Coast engagements. Tacoma's festival chorus prepared for The Messiah with Nordica as soloist on January 4, while Seattle Portland and Denver dates reportedly folded. Professor Cogine, who hired Nordica for 1200 dollars, seeks recovery for advertising and prep costs as seat sales reach about 15000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Tacomaa
Mme. Nordiea
Festival
Nordica
Cogine
Mme. Nordea
Fatardiy
Bilt Lake
Mormon Tabernacle
Seattle
Portland
Denver
Cancehal
Coaine
Women capture a thief in New York residence
George N R Wilson, a professional thief, entered Mrs Byrne's home on Fifty Fourth Street near Fifth Avenue this afternoon. Two servant girls discovered him as he filled a bag with silverware and restrained him until a district messenger summoned a policeman. The magistrate remanded Wilson until tomorrow and issued a summons for Mrs Byrne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dec. W
George NR. Wilson
Mra. J. B
Byrne
Fiftyfourth Street
Fifth Avenue
Teacher Publicly Discharged After Mugging Pupils
Clark Calderwood, a Decatur HL schoolteacher, faced a school board trial over hugging kissing and pinching young girl pupils. Parents petitioned for his release, and he was publicly discharged this afternoon in a county public schools matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Clark Calderwood
Bank Loot Hits Sully as Dynamite Blasts Cafe
A telegraphed report from Des Moines says the Sully state bank near Newton was robbed last night. Thieves blew open a cafe with dynamite and fled with an undetermined sum, estimated between five thousand and fifteen thousand dollars.
Muslim Underwear Sale Opens Season January 2 1897
A Muslin Underwear Sale begins Saturday January 2 1897 with prices designed to attract early purchases. The notice emphasizes season opening and strong value.
Gowns and Skirts Featured In Seasonal Display
A catalog highlights gowns, skirts, chemise, drawers, child’s white dresses, and kilt skirts in a refined wardrobe update. The collection showcases a range of garments from intimate wear to formal attire, emphasizing fabrics and tailoring.
Steamship Arrivals Show Broad European Traffic
Steamships Zairdem from Atelenki and Ethiovia from Glaspen arrived. Wer kendam bound for Rotterdam. Teutonic for Liverpool New York for Southampton Fulda for Genoa and Naples. State of Sebtuski for Lasio W. Kenemittas for Antwerp. Astoria for Hamburg arrived. Lahn at Southampton Karlaruhe at Bremerhaven No bles for Liverpool. Amsterdam from Rotterdam Tekin from Stellin Spree from Southampton Stehted Parte from New York for Southampton. Germanne from New York for Queenstown and Liverpool. LMrow Hew seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dnx
Zairdem
Atelenki
Ethiovia
Glaspen
Werkendam
Rotterdam
Teutonic
Liverpool
Southampton
Fulda
Genoa
Bremerhaven
Tialhi
Nobles
Law
Amsterdam
Tekin
Drew
Spree
Parte
Germanne
Queenstown
Lmrow Hew
Weather Forecast for New York and Gulf Coast
In the Middle Statem today expect partly cloudy skies with a cooling trend and a shift from southwesterly to brisk northwesterly winds. Increasing cloudiness and stronger winds likely along southern coasts as the Texma disturbances move toward the region. Friday brings partly cloudy to cloudy skies with warmer temperatures and variable winds turning northeastward, with possible snow and rain on the coast as disturbances advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald’s
Porecast
New York
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Frank 5S
Rensselaer County
State of
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Lexon
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Finley
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