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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1896
Page
1
The article notes an exceptionally large stock of cloakings elderdowns French linens and related fabrics. Despite the abundance, the sale nearly exhausted inventory as dealers considered buying odds and ends at low figures from manufactur ers and remaining stock, assembling a noteworthy collection for sale.
The state sale begins January 3 and runs until all lots are sold. In many cases the event will last only one night as bargains attract quick purchases.
The text lists various bedding items including eiderdowns and midderdowns in multiple colors and sizes with sale pricing and material descriptions. It mentions different shades such as Pink Blue Cream Navy Grey Slate Fawn and Camel and Zebra stripe options, noting former and sale prices but lacks coherent dates or quantities.
The ad lists six pieces of moakings and tweed effects sold at 1.50 each in sale. Wool astrakham cloaks with deep curl and dark shadings show former prices of 1.70 and sale price 1.25. Local store offers bold sale pricing on winter textiles.
A sale listing highlights 10 pieces of skirt flannels in Black Natural Wool Grey Brown and Cardinal. Prices compare to a regular value of 740 with heavy silk embroidered borders in contrasting shades for cozy winter wear.
Full 11-4 size bath robe blankets offered in heavy make and shades including tan grey blue and brown. Former price listed at $2.50.
The Senate moved toward finishing its debate on the bond bill with a five minute rule after an evening session. Mr Vilas spoke for over two hours opposing the bill while Senators Bate and Pasco supported the free coinage substitute. The House considered DC appropriations and gas and electric lighting provisions, which were stricken from the bill. A night session then adjourned with a few pension bills laid aside and a wedding disaster scene in the capital ending with fatalities and injuries from a collapsed floor.
Great excitement among iron manufacturers in Bellefonte Pa centers on a big vein of pipe ore found near Lamar Station. The vein tested to twenty four feet shows almost solid iron and among the richest ore in the state. Located on Henry Dornblazer’s farm.
A large wedding gathering at Albert H. Baker's home near Sandusky was interrupted when a fatal accident occurred in a cellar fall. About 150 guests were present when the incident happened, details remain sparse.
New Haven reports reveal $10,000 in missing items from the Peabody Museum over two years. The thief, Albert H. Verrill, son of Yale zoology curator Addison B. Verrill, admitted thefts after a search of his home found valuable pottery and relics. Authorities say $10,000 already returned and expect no further loss. no arrest has been made.
Mrs. M. A. Coman sues Colonel Er. H. Dyer, Kanawha Oil president, for $4,000 alleging engagement to marry and support during illness, with Coman a divorced woman and Dyer a bachelor over 60. The case cites meetings, residence, medical expenses, and alleged interference by relatives.
Harrisburg January 31. A charter is granted to the Millersburg and Brookside Railroad Company. The 23 mile line will be built entirely in Dauphin and Schuylkill counties.
Rochester reports William P. Burdick pleaded guilty to bigamy after marrying Grace A. Spencer of Livonia in 18 1 and Marjory Roden of Oakland in 185. He was sentenced to the Elmira reformatory yesterday.
R G Dun reports hopeful signs of economic improvement in January with lighter failure totals year over year. Money markets ease as bond payments settle, iron and steel contracts rise, railroads show higher three week January earnings, wheat advances, and cotton and woollen trades mixed amid cautious optimism for spring.
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania the Pettibone mine fire from a gas explosion remains confined to old chambers. Thirty four mules were rescued to the surface as pumps flood the pit and a large crew fights the flames. Foreman Phillips suffers serious burns while other miners return home.
Jan 31 Harrisburg reports from Captain Clark of the Bureau of Industrial Statistics show Pennsylvania has thirty three tin plate establishments. The article notes the industry’s importance and its wide extent within the commonwealth.
Washington reports that the presidency and Secretary of State oppose transmitting copies of Armenian resolutions to the six European powers. Cabinet discussions indicate the administration may exceed international sanctions if it follows Congress’s request. The issue remains under consideration with no final action.
Pittsburg Pa Jan 1 The Leader reports rumors that the Standard Oil Company plans to reorganize as a corporation and exit the trust business. The new entity would have 2000000000 in capital, issue water stock for public purchase, and seek to raise a market price for new shares amid recent stock advances.
Hollidaysburg January 31 A large crowd watched as Frank Wilson alias George Koons of Maxielton Ohio was found guilty of murder in the first degree for the Altoona killing of Henry Bonnecka. The jury asked if a recommendation could accompany the verdict, but the court ruled a single sentence is possible and any mercy petition must go to the state pardon board.
Senator Jones presented Secretary Olney with a cablegram from John Hayes Hammond who is jailed in Pretoria charged with sedition and treason. The note outlines Hammond's views on the Boer and Withanders conflict and asks for U S aid. Olney said the government is protecting American interests and will persist in efforts.
John Johnson of York Pa arrives in Bradford to arrange erection of a complete powder mill near Custer City. Bradford men back the project and Rock Glycerine Co may run the mill. Machinery will be built partly in Bradford and partly in York.
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania on January 31 a two year old boy William Lawler was killed after attempting to count cars from a moving train. He fell and was run over with both legs mangled and a hand severed. In Bethlehem Pennsylvania on January 3 John Brown and Bert Bogle two boys fell through ice on the Lehigh Canal and Brown drowned.
In Havana dispatches Jan 11 General Marin moves with cavalry toward San Antonio de los Banos as front lines await a clash with Maceo. President Palma rejects resigning and denies reports of new expeditions. Diario De La Marinaux denounces insurgents as criminals and warns U S interference would legitimize barbarism in Cuba.
Washington dispatch reports Olney declined to confirm a Devlin newspaper dispatch claiming consul general Charles Dekay will become ambassador to Mungen. No state department confirmation exists of such a rise. Runyon’s successor has not yet been chosen, with John B K Jackson handling embassy affairs in Berlin.
The Venezue lan commission met with all members present to examine the merits of the controversy. Maps and state department materials were reviewed as investigators prepared to collect European evidence, but no decision on sending an agent abroad was made yet.
Special to the Scranton Tribune Hawley Pa Jan 31 about 11 oclock this morning as section No 62 eastbound with coal on Honeedale branch several cars were thrown from the track one and a half miles west of Rowland Station six cars loaded with coal destroyed and others damaged wreck cleared by Hawley and Port Jervis wreckers road held for hours passengers mail and express transferred with little delay wreck caused by a broken rail Springfield Ill Jan 1 John L Sullivan in critical condition after head wounds suppurating inflamed irritable feverish recovery unlikely and erysipelas would worsen prognosis
Our line of Wash Dress Goods is up to date with French Organdies Percales Rejaue Dimities Scotch and Irish Dimities Chantilly Lace Stripes Jaconet Duchesse Corded Mulls Scotch Ginghams and more. Persian Lawns Dotted Swisses and a full stock of White Goods. 519 and 512 Lackawanna Avenue.
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