This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1897
Page
1
In a large dry goods store the text notes expect increases in silk and woolen textiles due to market values rising. It hints at higher tariffs influencing prices, forecasting price hikes ahead of available stock. The piece reflects cautious consumer guidance and shop talk.
Do you catch on to the full meaning of this It is clearly to your interest to buy now and more especially when such low prices prevail Reductions quoted compare with the lowest normal values in American trade and prices in this department will likely rise at least 6 percent within the next month or two The money saving advantages of this sale are bound to become more apparent.
Fragmentary OCR note claims lowest prices for four years with an invitation to respond. Text hints at profit and a call to action but lacks clear entities, dates, or verifiable details.
The ad promotes a sale of numerous silk fabrics and brocades with low prices. Among items are 25 pieces of Cheney Mad China Silk, 24 inch Duchess Silke, and various silks sold at sale prices from 33c to 75c. Also advertised are French surges, wool brocades, and 40 inch black mohair, all framed as high value bargains.
In Harrisburg the Mitchell bill sparked fierce opposition as members debated a substitute proposing a joint inquiry by judges into state treasury management. The session honored Rep. McCauley Cook with a memorial, while lawmakers read dozens of appropriation bills and debated investigations and amendments.
The Paterson Iron Works in Paterson is abandoned. Ex-Congressman Charles D. Heckwithle is named president and treasurer, with George A. Beckwith as secretary. The company owes about $90,000 but has sufficient real estate to cover debts. Beckwitht expected to be appointed receiver.
Wilkes-Barre Pa February 1 A daring criminal known as Terrible Pete was sentenced to hang for murder after a request for a new trial failed. A separate jail explosion plot allegedly coordinated by Pete and aides including Hungarian prisoners Shenogski and Rebeski led to their arrest and imprisonment without bail.
T S Wilson arrived in Ames after a trip to Canton for talks with President elect McKinley. He said by long distance telephone that he has accepted the portfolio of agriculture in the McKinley cabinet.
In Pottsville Pennsylvania this morning the defendant in the House of the Commonwealth v Van Valkenburgh moved a demurrer to the indictment charging conspiring to bribe Northampton county Representative Wells to vote for John Wanamaker for U S senator. The demurrer argument is set for Monday next.
London dispatch reports Mrs Carew convicted of causing her husband Walter Carew's death in Yokohama. She faces the death penalty with potential revision by the British minister. Trial began on January 4.
In Albany N Y Feb L governor Laula F Payne nominated for state superintendent of Insurance. The nomination faced bitter opposition amid charges he is a professional lobbyist and has accepted large sums for job purposes.
Vineyines Indiana February scene reports L Kittle and boot tle Miller aged 19 and 1 daughters of Samuel Miller a farmer were struck by a train on the Baltimore and Ohio South Western railroad at Eastwood this evening and instantly killed. Their buggy was demolished and their bodies were thrown to feet.
United States Minister John Barrett in Bangkok to press for a mixed tribunal to review the assault on Vice Consul General Kellett with a prompt hearing. The gunboat Machias was ordered to Bangkok to support the demand and more Asiatic fleet vessels may follow. Berlin reports claim the German minister Kempermann faced a mob in Bangkok while an American engineer aided police, a claim disputed by Berlin press.
A Athens dispatch reports ten Christians killed outside Heraklion gates and Muslim bands plundering nearby villages. Consuls urge canea governor to take immediate protection measures as Periclean warships arrive to guard Christians. Christians in surrounding districts arm and fortify positions to deter further Mohammedan influx and possible clashes.
A fifth annual St Louis Electrical Exchange dinner at Merchants’ cafe surpassed the Seeley affair with a Fiji dancer on stage. A curtained reveal featured a topless performer in a short skirt and dancing attire, to roaring applause. The scandalous act drew secrecy and later press attempts to suppress reports.
The trial of Ligyd So Wintersteen for alleged dynamite plotting to blow up Levi E. Waller’s residence looms as the date nears. Clifton Knorr, a wealthy Bloomsburg citizen, allegedly set off the charge and implicates Winterstein. Knorr’s mother will testify. Winterstein, 47, is a prominent local attorney and executive, while Waller was a noted attorney and minister’s relative.
The well known Paris philosopher Gaston has been received into the academy and has taken the seat once held by Professor Leoule Pasteur.
Monongahelé February 1 14 year old Patrick Carroll of Riverview is confined in the local prison due to temporary insanity caused by religious excitement. He is of Catholic faith.
The morning paper reports rain or snow chances with a slight warm spell and notes political debates in Harrieburg. It covers a Turkish Christian conflict, Washington day actions, a murder trial, and local society items including the Hoboes Retreat and Damascus Night gossip.
Philadelphia February first the board of directors of the Pennsylvania Railroad company met in a special session and adopted a minute in memory of the late president George B Roberts. General officers will likely close tomorrow at noon so employees may attend the funeral services.
Public Debt Statement issued in Washington shows a net increase in the public debt for January of 10,000,000. Total cash in the treasury stands at 8,481,010,000 with a gold reserve of 12,296,000. Net cash balance is 116,480,420.
A blotchy ad notes Finley's Linen Sale with Damask pieces in various sizes, bleached napkins and towels. It highlights 72 inch and 12 inch damask, napkins priced from 78 to 1.79 per dozen, extra size Huck Towels at 3.00 per dozen, and a Soft Finish German linens line.
Charles G Dawes has accepted the appointment as comptroller of the currency. The article notes his prior role as Major McKinley’s confidential representative and his rise within the Republican ranks. It mentions his background as an engineer, bank director, gas company president, author, former Lincoln Nebraska resident, and a son of a prominent general. The piece places him at 22 years old, reflecting early entry into national service.
Thomas Jackson, a 1986 year old colored burglar, is sentenced by Judge Ewing to twenty years for multiple robberies on December 22. He broke into Christianson's home, wounded Christianson's daughter with a dagger, and bit Mrs. Babbit's knee, then robbed Herman Salis and another house.
The Herald reports cloudy skies in the Middle States with higher temperatures and rain, brisk winds. On Wednesday expect further cloud cover with small temperature changes and rain or snow, followed by clearing by afternoon on the coast.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.