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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1896
Page
1
The store nearly sold out in Cloakings Elderdowns and French channels while keeping an immense season stock. They admit tempted buys of odds and ends at low figures and, between manufacturer leftovers and remaining stock, gathered a small loss to fund an unusually interesting sale.
The notice notes that January bargains attract shoppers with many items disappearing fast and stock expected to sell out soon as enticing prices lure buyers.
The ad lists 27 inch Wool Eiderdowns in Pink Baby Blue Cream Navy Grey Slate Fawn Tan and other shades with sale pricing. It notes heavier versions in the same color range and mentions 0 inch and 80 inch sizes, plus fancy Biderdown cloakings with camel half effect or zebra stripe grounds.
Dark wool astrakhan cloakings with deep curl and capital shading offered at sale prices. Heavy winter cloakings and tweed effects marketed with former price $1.75, now selling at $1.25.
A local retailer advertises French printed flamnels in dark colors and cozy winter styles. The sale highlights discount pricing and regular-value comparisons, inviting buyers to take advantage of the fall season offer.
A fragment describes a handsome skirt cone in black natural wool with brown cardinal borders and heavy embroidered trim. It notes it has never before been sold under site.
Advertisement for large heavy bath robe blankets in shades tan grey blue brown. Various sizes with sale prices listed as $2.75 and $5.25, marking discounts from former prices of $4.60 and $5.50. Text emphasizes extra heavy pure wool blankets and hair line pattern in popular shades.
A terse retail notice notes low prices and small ads urging shoppers to act quickly. The snippet hints at bargain hunting and quick sales without detailing items or dates.
A massive blaze in Philadelphia at 3:20 AM gutted the Hagletine building at 16 and 11S Chestnut, then spread to the American Baptist Publication Society at 120 and 122 Chestnut and the Homer Le Boutilier dry goods store. Losses approach 1.075 million with heavy insured amounts. eight to nine firefighters injured by falling bricks. several guests evacuated from the Lafayette Hotel. The fire also damaged the Baptists’ publishing stock, library, and plates, while authorities assess responsibility and insurance settlements continue.
Fiverton Rk Chapman the New York broker recently convicted for refusing to answer questions from a senate sugar trust investigation was sentenced in Washington to thirty days in the district jail and a $100 fine. He gave notice of appeal and was released on bail pending appeal.
A cablegram from the Japanese minister in Tokyo informs Washington that Japan formally opts to participate in the treaty framework, signaling an opening to foreign commerce on the island. The note comes as the United States seeks a stable footing in regional trade negotiations.
Washington reports a Brooklyn inventor received letters patent for bloomers a two piece bloomers design with two duplicate patterns and curved cuts. The patent office debated originality given historic use of trousers for both genders but sided with novelty term bloomers as American origin.
Havana reports riotous Cuban reaction to the Foreign Relations Committee action on recognizing belligerency. Spaniards denounce the move while American residents fear worsening conditions. Military maneuvers, troop movements, and clashes continue across Havana province as Canalia, Marin, and Maceo maneuver toward strategic positions amid disrupted rail lines and press censorship.
Thousands visit the Long Branch shore as the steamer St Paul remains aground on the beach. Weather shifts and low tide hinder efforts to move the vessel while officials expect it to be freed with the next tides.
Nashville congressman Benton McMillan announces he will not seek the Democratic gubernatorial nomination and will instead run for re election as representative of Tennessee's Fourth District. He endorses free and unlimited coinage of silver, leaving Comptroller Ames as the sole remaining candidate for governor.
From Havana and via Tampa report that Maceos forces have grown from 0 to about 5 000 mounted troops in Pinar del Rio as the campaign winds down. Spanish dispatches claimed frequent defeats, but supplies including 100 000 rations mule trains and ammunition have been secured. San Cristobal showed white surrender banners as the town fell.
Reported from Havana via Tampa describes insurgents entering Sabinilla in Matanzas on January 22. Spanish volunteers allegedly fired on civilians from a church fortress, killing many including women and children, and forcing a mass exodus. 1500 refugees reached Matanzas amid arrests of suspected sympathizers.
In Lynn Massachusetts on February 2 at the Labor Church service Rev Herbert N Carson denounced President Cleveland and praised Senator Tillman. The congregation adopted resolutions pledging support for Tillman and his colleagues as they defend the people's rights against elite influence.
Unknown young woman found mutilated in bushes on John H Looks farm near Fort Thomas across the river. Head severed and missing, clothing torn, suggesting a struggle. Believed murdered Thursday night.
Berlin dispatch reports Britain pressing to involve Halya in an independent accord while the Dreibrund pact may be revised. Italy’s Crispi counsels ambassadors as Count Nira travels to Rome to influence the alliance. Germany fears no withdrawal while Armenia blue book prompts German critique of British delays. Hamburg arrests include three Americans linked to a North German bank robbery.
William Caesar, condemned for first degree murder, died at Sing Sing prison New York on February 2 after fatty degeneration of the heart. He had spent the afternoon reading when he collapsed at 4 45 PM and died shortly after Dr Irvine pronounced the cause. Caesar, born in the British West Indies, was 2 years old when he murdered his common law wife. his case was awaiting appeal.
The Ohio jurors acquitted Colonel A. T. Coit after a long trial in Columbus. The riot referenced occurred in Washington Court House in October 1894. Indictments against Coit related to each death in the fire during the troops action were mentioned.
Among La Touraine passengers arriving from Havre are J. W. Mackay, Mrs. Mackay and Clarence Mackay. The ship brings the remains of the Mackays’ son who was killed while hunting in France.
The Columbus Web reports a grand jury has returned further indictments against ex senators John Abbott of McConnellaville George Lden of Newark and W C Gear of Upper Sandusky. This marks the second indictment against Gear and the charges are bribery.
In El Paso area tensions rise as boxing bouts north of the border are likely to be nulled. Special referee Bill Bradburn of Chicago will oversee Dan Stuart in all fights amid disputed Texas Mexico boundary. In Burlington New Jersey Charles Burr is ordered by Magistrate Smith to attend thirty meetings of the Temperance Rescue organization with a day in jail for each missed session.
A church collapse during Mass at Manlevrier near Angers in Maine et Loire caused eight deaths and sixty injuries. Rescue and relief efforts followed as the village mourned a sudden disaster.
Midnight report says Pettibone shaft fire still burns fiercely. Four streams of water pour into the blaze as containment remains days away.
Death reported in Berlin on February 2 announces the passing of Elizabeth grand duchess of Chemburg a daughter of Prince Joseph of Saxe Altener ents Weyer also Poe a maiden name and birth details remain unclear in the fragment.
In Trecklyn New York on February 2 Mrs. Aupista Schwartz a 64 year old widow residing at 10 Berkley Place shot herself in the mouth with a revolver ending her life after months of despondency following her husband’s death on December 24. Also reported Pliteburg Pennsylvania February 2 a fire damaged the dry goods store of Mrs. C Weisser at 445 Market Street and destroyed the building causing about 15000 in losses.
Finley’s presents a broad stock of Wash Dress Goods including French Organdies Percales Dimities Lace Stripes Jaconet Duchesse Corded Mulls Scotch Ginghams and Piques. The store also carries Persian Lawns Dotted Swisses and a full White Goods line with matching trimmings at Lackawanna Avenue.
Herald forecast from New York says the Middle States will see fair to partly cloudy skies today with warm air and fresh variable winds, possibly followed by rain on the coast. Tuesday looks partly cloudy to fair with lower temperatures and variable winds. Some gusts and unsettled conditions may occur in coastal areas.
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