And they'll be much worn during the early Spring.
The short line notes upcoming apparel usage as voters anticipate a busy season with fashion items likely to see increased wear in early spring.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1896
Page
1
Separate Dress Skirts Take Spot in Early Spring Line
The piece notes that separate skirts and waists are trending for spring and summer of the year, predicting a record season. It claims skirts will multiply in availability from last year, and that these outfits are tailored for early spring warmth.
Fancy Mohair Skirts at Moderate Costs in Wide Styles
Skirts range five to six yards wide and are fully lined with quality finishes. The standout Mohair and Crepon skirts feature Rustle linings, with prices from 3.75 to 9.50. Numerous fancy fabrics and tufted Cheviot options present broad selection.
Free Coinage Prop in Senate Faces Fresh Debate
Washington Feb 4 The finance committee presents a substitute to the house tariff bill proposing free and unlimited coinage of silver. Morrill votes for proceeding. Quay moves recommit. Hill objects as to immediate consideration. Senate panels rulemaking on appropriation bills continues with deferral of action on urgent deficiency and a Dubois rule amendment. House Ways and Means Dingley report urges nonconcurrence in Senate substitute. District of Columbia appropriations, charity funding, and sectarian concerns dominate the session. Officials consider Shoshone Arapahoe Bannock lands treaty negotiations in Wyoming and Idaho following last summer’s Jackson Hole outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Senate
Finance Committee
House
Morrill
Vermont
Massachusetts
God Save the Commonwealth
Quay
Rep. Pa
Hill
Dem
N. Y
Dubois
Rep
Idaho
Rere
Dingley
Rep. Me
Committee On Ways and
Crisp
District of Columbia
Wyoming
Jackson's Hole
American Protective Association
Home for Drunkards urged by temperance leader
Mrs. M. B. Fillis of the Women's Christian Temperance Union urges U S unions to push state laws creating industrial homes for drunkards under court order. She cites England and Austria moving toward detention for habitual drunkards, with two year terms and possible extensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange
N. J
M. B. Fillis
Women's Christian Temperance Union
United States
England
House of Commons
Ellis
Weather Forecasts Save Stranded Steamer St. Paul
An example of weather bureau forecast value shows how the St. Paul, beached near Long Branch New Jersey, was saved. Detecting a redistribution of air pressure, officials predicted a northeast wind and high tide, enabling timely rescue and freeing the vessel at high water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Weather Bureau
St. Paul
Long Branch
N. J
New England
Middle Atlantic
Rome Bank Scandal At Fort Stanwix National Bank
Rome N Y Feb 4 Bank's condition is very bad and the Fort Stanwix National is reportedly insolvent to around 400000 with 200000 tied up in drafts from J Winslow Jones Packing Co and related paper assets. Amounts and details are uncertain but losses are substantial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
N. Y
Fort Stanwix National Bank
J. Winslow Jones Packing Company
Eer
Peel
Rome Savings Bank Cashier Barnard Alleged Defaulter
The Rome Savings Bank faces financial trouble as capital stock stands at 160000 while surplus and undivided profits total 170000. Rumors paint Cashier Barnard as a defaulter though locals resist this claim. Reports allege Barnard speculated in stocks to cover bank losses. The bank moved to new quarters and there was no run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnard
Rome
Rome Savings Bank
St Paul Returns to Port After Grounding Rescue
The St Paul reached the American Line pier at New York at 1 30 p m after salvage tugs moved her. Officials and crew welcomed Captain Jameson as experts prepare a two day inspection to determine blame in the grounding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St. Paul
American Line
American Line Company
International Navigation Company
Wright
Jameson
Lahn
Laha
Hall Columbia
United States Steamship Inspectore
Night ambush near Griffin ends in narrow escape for Robertson
E M Robertson a prominent Haralson county resident faced an assassination attempt by moonshine leaders John Garrett Jim Garrett and Jeff Mason when they ambushed him near his home. He escaped by leaping from his horse and using a captured man as a shield, wounding two of the assailants before they fled. Robertson sustained dangerous wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin
E. M. Robertson
Haralson
Robertson
Illiecit Dlatilleries
John Garrett
Jim Garrett
Jeff Mason
Garretts
Murdered for Money Near Wewokan Farm
Two elderly men, Jenn and Jacob Maunty, were found dead on a southwest farm near Wewokan. Investigators believe robbers hanged them and killed the elder with a firearm after discovering their wealth. A passerby, John K. Ezell, found the scene as the bodies lay in the yard and home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Here
Wewokan
Jenn
Jacob Maunty
John KE. Ezell
Mauntz
Canada May Settle Timber Depredations Claim
United States officers in Butte Montana report a likely major claim against Canada for timber depredations. Settlers in northern Montana allege cross border cutting has stripped forests along the boundary in Choteau and Teton counties, with millions of dollars of timber taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Butte
Mont
Canada
Norristown Scandal Action Dropped Swiftly by Council
Norristown Pennsylvania February 4 A council committee failed to report suspending Policeman Roger who admitted taking eight dollars from Rose Lockwood owner of a house of refuge The chair ruled against a minority report amid visible citizen displeasure
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norristown
Council
Roger
Rose Lockwood
House of Firesute
Council Chamber
Barker
Wills
Senator Quay Rejects State Interference in Primaries
Washington letter outlines Senator Quay's reply to Congressman Robinson decrying state committee influence over local primaries. Quay states official bodies cannot interfere with local organizations and primaries, citing past election practices and underscoring party subordination to the convention. The piece also notes a House banking and currency hearing on silver coinage and routine deliberations behind closed doors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John B. Robinson
Pennsylvania
Senator Quay
Republican State Committee
United States
Cameron
Quay
Robee
Florida
Philadelphia
State Committee
Kansas
California
Colorado
Georgia
Indiana
Iowa
North Carolina
New York
New Jersey
South Carolina
South Dakota
Texas
West Virginia
Virginia
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Congressman Walker
Massachusetts
Congressional Leads See McKinley Benefit From Harrison Withdrawal
Washington February 4. Senators largely avoid discussing Harrison withdrawal but Republicans on both houses say McKinley gains from the move. Quay notes Harrison supporters may shift to McKinley, while Indiana delegates could split or consolidate, with Ohio figures like Taft and other Hoosier reps urging McKinley support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harrison
Senate
Quay
Rep
McKinley
Ohio
House
Indiana
Scranton
Pennsylvania
Grow
Allison
Iowa
Taft
West
Harrigan
Messie
Uraivenor
Bramwell and
Taylor
Mrs Elwin's nerve in Pennsylvania murder trial
Weat Cheater, Pa February 4 The murder trial of Thomas Elvin for killing his two young children nears conclusion as his wife Mrs Bivin displays astonishing nerve. Medical experts testify on alleged insanity linked to wife elopement and brain disease. The 18 year old son recounts the father’s attempts to poison the family while the mother sits calm and observant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Officer Moore
Phoenixville
Elvin
Rhoades
Coroner Reports Boiler Explosion At Hollidaysburg Rolling Mill
Coroner James Foust and a six man jury investigated the deaths of six workers and injuries to fifteen others after a boiler in the Hollidaysburg Iron and Nail Co rolling mill exploded on January 30 1896. Testimony pointed to boiler repair sixty days prior and unclear cause despite expert opinions exonerating company management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollidaysburg
James Foust
Samuel Kephart
Samuel Marks
Robert McMurray
Constantine Evans
Merrill Greese
Mr. Lane
Holidaysburg Iron and Nail Company
Hammond
P. A. Bradley
Lloyd Cramer
Cramer
Hollidaysburg Iron and Nail Company
Selections Ratified for Permanent Certificate Committees
Harrisburg Pa Feb 4 The superintendent of public instruction has completed appointments of county permanent certificate committees under the act of 1895 Each county committee consists of three members formerly elected by teachers institutes The list includes Berks Lackawanna Luzerne Schuylkill Schuylkill Harvey M Rickert J J Cake M J Lloyd TL Bierly and others in towns such as Wernersville Carbondale Olyphant and Pottsville
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schoeffer
Harrisburg
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Superintendent of Public Instructions
Berks County
E. J. Conner
Go Aa
Girardville
Harvey M. Rickert
Tower City
J. J. Cake
Pottsville
No Action Planned on Bayard Speeches in House
Washington reports that the House foreign affairs committee will not call up resolutions on Ambassador Bayards speeches in Boston England and Edinburgh Scotland until the Senate bond bill with free coinage is disposed of. Committee members have heard confirmatory information of Bayards conditional resignation if the resolutions pass, though not formally denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Ambassador Bayard
Boston
England
Edinburgh
Scotland
House
Senate
Bayard
Republicans Seize Chance to Elect Hunter in Kentucky
In Frankfort on February 4 the house Republicans move to unseat Democrats Tompkins and Kauffman and elect Dr. Hunter as senator immediately. Ballot shows Hunter 62, Blackburn 56, with scattering. potential turmoil loom at the joint session if unseating occurs. Senate Democrats reportedly plan to expel four Republicans and bar them from the session before a U S senator ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Progress of Insurgents in Cuba War Reports
Latest intelligence details insurgent actions across Santa Clara and Remedios. Spanish forces at San Quintin defend rail repairs near Esperanza and Jicotea with casualties including one sergeant and fourteen soldiers. Godoy captures the wife of Aragon while skirmishing near Cienfuegos. Insurgents burn cane fields in Yaguajay and Remedios. Lacret's band advances through Remedios district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Nunes
San Quintin
Esperanza
Jicotea
Santa Clara
Eduardo Borges
Hato Nuevo
Itabo
Australia
Godoy
Cienfuenos
Aragon
Triunvirato
Yaguajay
Narciso
Remedios
Lacret
Maryland Court of Appeals Finds Fraud by Terminal Co Officials
In Annapolis the Maryland Court of Appeals delivers a sweeping opinion finding Asa Dupuy and Herbert Dupuy, investors from Pittsburgh, duped by the Transportation and Terminal company of Baltimore. The ruling names William Gilmore and John Henry Miller as chief promoters and denounces their conduct, with other officials and attorneys criticized for serious fraud in dealings and overall management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Maryland Court of Appeals
Annapolis
Asa Dupuy
Herbert Dupuy
Pittsburg
Transportation and Terminal Company of
Circuit Court of
Baltimore City
Winfield J. Taylor
Farmer Shoots Wife Then Self in Tompkins Center
William Deering of Tompkins Center near Jackson Michigan shot his wife twice in the breast and then killed himself by a gunshot to the head. He was arrested at Eaton Rapids and brought to jail in Jackson. his wife remains hospitalized with a bullet wound through the left lung and is not expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson, Mich
William Deering
Tompkins Center
Here
Hoe
Eaton Rapids
Peck
Deering
Grave Robbery Tale Shocks Fort Wayne Crowd
Fort Wayne Indiana February 4 William Walda sworn affidavit recounts a grave-robbing story. He and prosecutor Aiken visited Lindenwood Cemetery where Walda identified several graves he suspects but refused to name the exact target. None showed obvious disturbance yet hundreds visited to check if loved ones lie among suspected graves amid fears of ghouls. Authorities plan further inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ind
William Walda
Aiken
Walda
Lindenwood
Senate Committee Reports Substitute on Debs Case
Washington February 4 The senate committee on the judiciary reports a substitute for Mr Call's resolution proposing a special committee investigation into the imprisonment of Eugene V Debs The substitute calls for a judiciary committee inquiry into the law on contempt of court as enforced by federal courts and whether extra legislation is needed to protect citizens rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Committee
Mr. Call
Washington
Senate Committee On the Judiciary
Call
Eugene V. Debs
Judiciary Committee
Fight in a Church In Anderson Sparks Panic
In Sherman street chapel Horace Hoosier and John Meaps clashed during services in a sensational fight. Both men carried brass knuckles and threatened others with revolvers and razors though not used. An officer arrested the combatants as chaos rose. more arrests among the attendees are expected.
Large Quebec asylum fire threatens hundreds of inmates
A Quebec insane asylum caught fire in an outbuilding and spread to the west wing. Fire brigades responded from nearby Beanport eight miles away as the Grey Nuns oversaw the 1,000 plus inmates. No artillery was sent. Earthquake felt in Lown Blows City near dawn with reports from South Dakota and Nebraska. Treasury gold reserves declined with withdrawals noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Insane Asylum
Quebec Fire Brigade
Beanport
Ouet
Quebec, Montgomery and
Charlevoiy Payt
Aevlum
Grey Nuns
Lown
Blows City
South Dakota
Nebraska
Jealous Husband Kills Neighbor in False Target
Chicago report states Matthew Bollinger 201 Mohawk street, jealous of Fred Muller, disguised as a woman and hid at the doorway. At 6:00 AM he shot John Belwo, a teamster in the same house, killing him instantly with a bullet intended for Muller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Matthew Bollinger
Mohawk Street
Fred Muller
John Belwo
Muller
Farmers Alliance Convention Opens With Delegation From Several States
Washington Feb 4 The National Farmers' Alliance and Industrial Union holds its convention with about delegates in attendance representing the states of Alabama and Arkansas and others. Leaders discuss organization goals and potential policy actions for farmers nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
Endance
Alabama
Pettibone Mine Fire Situation In Wilkes-Barre Va
February 4 report says the Pettibone mine fire is under control with efforts to prevent gas spread. Once danger from gas is removed miners will resume battling the blaze at close range and continue safety measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pettibone Mine
Wilkes-Barre
Alderman Held on Pension Scam Charge in Williamsport
Williamsport officials report Alderman W. Hi Hraine of the Slath ward was held for court by US Commissioner Benth on charges of secepline sieges and exorbitant fees from pension applicants. Bail set at 40 dollars, alleged excess fees were reportedly tendered. SpringHeid, lite, Feld-John L. Sullivan in feeling well and will leave for St. Louis tomorrow afternoon. Sullivan says he will box with Ryan in the Texas tournament. Band will see the bigight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
W. Hi. Hraine
Slath
United States Commientoner Benth
SpringHeid
Feld
John L. Sullivan
St. Louis
Sullivan
Ryan
Wash Dress Goods Line Expanded at Lackawanna Ave
Our stock on Lackawanna Avenue offers Percales French Piques French Galateas Linen Batiste with overs and trimmings Persian Lawns Dotted Swisses and a full line of White Goods 510 and 512 Lackawanna Avenue.
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