04 Feb 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1896
Page
1
The store reports an unexpected demand for cloakings and French flannels but ends up offering a sizable lot of odds and ends at unusually low prices. Management notes they near selling out yet have gathered a stock of remnants to fuel a notably interesting sale.
The report notes continued sales as many lots are quickly claimed and bag poles attract bidders. It highlights strong turnout and ongoing selling pressure with items moving rapidly.
Eiderdowns in pink baby blue cream navy grey slate fawn tan and more sold at seven shillings per piece. Larger 30 inch and camel hair zebra designs listed with sale prices and former prices noted.
Merchant advertises heavy winter cloaks in six pieces with dark brocade and tweed effects. Shelf price listed at 1.50. Also offers nine pieces of wool astrakhan cloaking with deep curl and dark shading, formerly 1.75 now 1.25 per bale.
Lightweight reader notice notes French printed flannels, mostly dark colors, designed for winter wraps. Mentions familiar villes and a whee aspect.
A seller advertises ten pieces of excendingly handsome skirt flannels in Black Natural Wool Grey Brown and Cardinal with vy SHK embroidered borders in contrasting shades. Sizes not specified. Previously unavailable under Szige.
Large wool bath robe blankets offered in tan gray blue and brown. Extra heavy pure wool and very large sizes available. Regular price 4.50 sale price 3.95.
Washington reports detail Senate and House actions on pension and military academy appropriations plus district funding changes. A Davis Resolution on the Alma doctrine faces possible closed-door debate, while Silver Republicans organize to back the Senate substitute on the bond bill.
A House education committee report supports an appropriation to establish schools in states and territories to teach speech and language to deaf and dumb children before school age. Funds go to Mary Th. Garrett and three others, with Garrett promoted from Philadelphia.
London reports United States Ambassador Thomas F. Inyard has authorized President Cleveland to announce his contrition if Congress votes against him amid remarks in Edinburgh and Britain. The notice signals possible recall tied to congressional action and public utterances.
A Lisbon dispatch reports De Andrade, Goa governor general, recalled after Goa revolts and forged telecine claims. Troops and officers allegedly tied to him are named as friends, while plunder and murder by his adherents are alleged. The case suggests severe punishment may follow.
In Atlantic City New Jersey around dawn Harry Carriden a painter about twenty five is jailed for the murder of William Collins thirty. Lisle Johnson Carridens mistress is held as accessory. The two men confronted behind Miss Johnsons North Texas avenue home after a long standing feud.
Indiana reports reveal former President Harrison will not allow his name to be used for the Republican nomination. A letter from Benjamin Harrison dated February 4 signals a final stance, with Indiana delegates likely to support McKinley at the St Louis convention.
The Ohio Republican delegation met at the Cochran hotel in Washington to weigh Major McKinley’s presidential prospects for St. Louis. Sherman was absent sick, others attended, and the group planned weekly meetings, with no formal pledge to push the nomination. An adjournment was set for next Monday night.
Informal conferences address bond pricing for the new government loan in down town New York. Bankers debate tender rates and whether a syndicate setup would depress prices while gold markets show brisk demand with premiums in place. Sub treasury reports strong subscription blanks as demand rises.
Felony governor Hastings to commute the death sentence of Wolhan Pon from Wilkes Barre and James McNillen of Allegheny County to life imprisonment. Commutations recommended by the Board of Pardons.
The Guild K Reserve Washington reports the treasury gold reserve at close of business showing daily withdrawals totaling 1 105 40 dollars.
Mecheny City plans a water project while Nigh Dempsey may return to work at Carnegie's Homestead steel mill. A waiter quarrel in Pittsburg leads to a $200 court case. Robert Struthers dies from a neck wound after iron accident. Jacob Richter is killed by a Central Railroad of New Jersey train. Hollidaysburg Nail and Tron works resume after boiler explosion. plant payrolls rise and many workers to be hired.
From Santiago de Cuba reports detail a brutal scene at the Juruaga Tron Mining estate where three Spanish soldiers were killed by rebels after seeking arms. Cuban laborers were rounded up, beaten, and hanged. survivors describe severe torture before arrival in Madrid. Also notes a Franco-Spanish troop convoy and growing Spanish public anger toward Americans amid Cuba crisis.
The trial of Thomas Elvin began in West Chester for murdering his two young children after allegedly poisoning coffee with arsenic. Key testimony described his son Robert discovering a white substance in the cup and the later discovery of arsenic in the coffee. Elvin’s defense may hinge on alleged spousal infidelity and diminished responsibility.
Seven year old prodigy Allee McClung appeared on stage in Coloma after Benton Harbor, Michigan shows sold out at one dollar each. She composed and performed her own pieces, struck keys with back to piano to reveal notes, and is hailed for extraordinary musical talent with plans for future exhibitions.
Doctor Goodman a prominent Philadelphia physician and Civil War veteran dies on a suburban train noon. He was twice allied with the Union Leagues and served as surgeon general under Governor Geary. He married the wife of Governor Geary in 1864 and is survived by family.
Otto von Tonege berg, once a German subject from New Crdonna, La, now in New York, finds himself without a country. He renounced allegiance to the German emperor about two years ago and seeks U.S. citizenship but has not completed eligibility. He wishes to travel widely and obtain passports but cannot secure them from either nation.
In Mifflintown Pennsylvania on February day a manslaughter case closes to trial. Four defendants under indictment chose separate trials while the community awaits outcome. The case involves the death of a child and the defendants are prominent local citizens.
A Washington correspondents report in Wilmington discusses revived Russo Turkish alliance moves and an aborted US naval show. It notes Britain backing action, Russia opposing naval demonstrations, and Turkey sought indemnity for Armenian damage. A Caesarea letter corroborates deadly unrest, looting, and arrests with thousands affected.
Minnie Swanger in Hollidaysburg jail retracts alleged confession to poisoning death of William McChegor. She says Harry Howe pressured her to sign a paper to win release and that her written statements were false. Howe testified at the inquest that a full confession was made.
Long Branch February 2 tug boats did not pull at the steamship St Paul during low tide but resumed about 1 PM The crew reported moving the ship about 60 feet northeast The tide then fell and waves battered the vessel observers braved a storm to watch the effort If the St Paul cannot be moved tonight it will go out with the next favorable tide around noon tomorrow
John McNett was to receive a patent for forty two acres and ninety eight perches of land in Coshtownello Cambria County. The patent issue is by the department of internal affairs and the land had no prior legitimate owner save the commonwealth.
The shop announces its most elegant stock yet with up to date lines. French Organdies, Percales, Dimities, stripes, Jaconet Duchesse, Corded Mulls, Ginghams, Piques, Galateas, Linen Batiste, Persian Lawns, Dotted Swisses, and staple whites. 510 and 512 Lackawanna Avenue.
Mee Clar teeta Stebbins Lawrente of Marlboro New Hampshire marked her centennial with a town holiday. Laws proposed to curb crime in marijuana trade face debate in state legislature. Frank J. Wachoff brother of a New York Supreme Court justice faces arrest for misappropriating forty dollars from Hocatie Miller. Dr Charles West of Calville Ohio escaped fugitive after morphine use and ran twelve miles toward Wheeling West Virginia. Alt Mount Itiga New York reported as incident. Mary Jones and husband in Philadelphia at time of a railroad track collision with a New England line passenger train.
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