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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1896
Page
1
Fashion notes predict the Spring and Summer of 1896 will feature the greatest season for separate skirts and waist sets. Vendors claim demand will grow as more styles go on sale this year, with skirts offered in lighter weights suitable for early spring wear.
The catalog presents skirts five to six yards wide with ties and neat finishes. Top lines feature Rustle linings, mohairs, crepons, and tufted cheviots in prices from 1.49 to 9.50, highlighting wide wale diagonal, figured crepon, and novelty stripes for current trade appeal.
Heavy rains cause extensive damage across Stroudsburg area with flooded streets and threatened mills. An iron bridge on the NY, Susquehanna and Western line washed away while a DL&W line washout delays traffic for hours. Delaware and Schuylkill riverfronts see high waters and property losses. Police guard unsafe crossings as rail service faces delays and disruptions.
A flood on Middle creek and Lackawaxen river flooded Hawley Pennsylvania, forcing removal of wagons horses and stock from Blaisden's livery stable. By about 5 PM the flood subsided with no major damage reported to the Langan Bros bottle stopper plant.
Reports from Lehigh and Juniata counties describe Monocacy creek overflowing banks washing out tracks and bridges from Hethiehem to Saylorsburg with over 200 families taking refuge upstairs. Lehigh and Bushkill rivers rise and fall. widespread flooding cripples traffic and mills in Allentown Easton Bangor and Allentown area towns.
A cyclonic wind and rain swept Philadelphia on Feb 6 causing swollen streams and damaged structures. Rain totals reached 4.68 inches in 24 hours ending 8 PM with peak readings near 28.66 inches at some gauges, marking an extreme rainfall event.
Testimony details captain Jamison gave on the St Pauls final voyage from Southampton January 18 to the grounding off the New Jersey coast near Long Branch. He described fog, miscalculated position, failed signal attempts, and misjudged water depths before the ship struck at 1 47 am.
The two masted British steamer Lamington remains aground off Patchogue after going ashore during fog. Wreckers stopped work due to the storm, with the vessel lying about 175 yards from shore in seven feet of sand. Captain and crew stay aboard nearby.
Two 14 year old Oconomowoc youths Fred Loe Ve and Otto Behrend who started last Saturday from Wisconsin for Arizona to capture Apache Kid and claim a $10,000 reward are reported by Burlington authorities to be in Burlington penniless and homesick.
Johannesburg opens the trials of reform committee members with the mining commissioner testifying the group aimed to seize the town and oppose the government of the Transvaal. Separately, Thomas V. Cooper, former Philadelphia port official and ex-senator, endorses Quay for president in an article in the American.
Charlies and Snyder, a merchant at Oley Liney Berks County, hanged himself. At Indiantown Gap Cambria County, Lincoln Fitting saw a big wildcat. Lugerne had 1 prisoners in the eastern penitentiary costing the county $4000. The rope with which one aston Sail a sail broke, thus saving.
Washington reports detail the senate and house talks on the Quay resolution to recommit the tariff bill with a separate free coinage substitute. Morgan proposes a 10 percent U S duty deduction for goods from countries using silver tender. Debates on direct senator elections and distribution of general appropriation bills follow amid cross party tensions.
Washington February 6 Assistant Secretary Curtis works with an expert accountant to announce tomorrow the successful bidders at the bond opening. The treasury holds 40 million dollars in registered bonds and 22 million in coupon bonds ready for delivery. Coupon bonds in 1000 denominations are printed and delivered at two million dollars per day.
Port Austin Michigan residents claim the town as a leading women run center. Nellie Cartright and Laura Adamson hold bank roles, M. M. Buttars runs a hotel and store, Maud Kelly directs the post office, Miss Muggle Ryan manages the Ryan house, and Dr. Sarah A. Cole practices medicine. Politicians remain men.
Ottawa reports the Dominion parliament passed a McNeil introduced resolution affirming Canada’s unalterable loyalty to the British government and pledging no greater sacrifices would be sought by any colony in defense of the empire. It also notes Canada desires friendly relations with the United States.
El Paso reports indicate the Maher Fitzsimmons prize fight may be cancelled or moved to preempt the president signing a congressional bill. Promoters rush carpenters as contractors finish the platform while Mexico training and legal concerns are debated.
The Pittsburg trial of ex City Attorney W. Y. C. Moreland and assistant W. H. House for alleged contracting with Tradesmen's National Bank to receive interest on public funds concluded with the court to charge the jury. The defense introduced no evidence, awaiting verdict after the judge's instruction.
Aloy and Riley H Pegg of Colona Michigan pursue a grand 360 million property claim in Philadelphia tied to a 99 year lease expiring in 1897. They advertise for heirs nationwide to renew or buy the title while facing poverty and resisting offers from capitalists.
A mountain prospector Sam Snyder, once destitute, claims a faultless gold vein eight inches wide at Flint Creek in Georgetown district. After nine weeks of secret work he brought in gold worth thousands and local inspectors estimate as much as 1 million dollars in sight. The discovery has sparked a rush to the district.
It was learned today that the institution suffered at least 160000 more in fire damage than first estimated due to 20 engravings and thousands of steel plates and wood cuts found ruined in a water-soaked vault.
West Chester Pa Feb 6 The jury in the Elvin murder case retired at 1 p m after Judge Waddell delivered a concise charge opposing a first degree murder verdict.
A bridge gave way on the Pequatuck River between Bristol and Forestville while thirty six men were at work. The structure sank into the river and a passenger train narrowly escaped as crews rushed to the scene from Hartford. Wrecking outfits left Hartford at 10:40 p m for the disaster site.
The first electric locomotive built on the Westinghouse Baldwin system arrived in Pittsburg from Philadelphia. It is steel framed, eight 42 inch wheels, 60 tons, 800 to 1600 hp, two power modes, and can haul 40 to 80 mph freight with one operator using overhead or underground wire.
John L. Giles, convicted for the murder of Lewis McAfee and sentenced to seventeen years, confessed in court that he killed McAfee by revelation from the Creator. He said he planned to kill other farmers, claimed to be sane, and spoke of a mission to change society.
Elk Point Dakota February 6 The Christian Science colony quarrels over payment for alleged cures. J B Schreyer a farmer north of town did not believe but his wife arranged treatment without his knowledge. The healer claimed credit for the cure and refused to bill the physician. Schreyer refuses to settle and the healer threatens court action.
Justice C B Grant of the Michigan Supreme Court declared prohibition ineffective and harmful to law enforcement in a St Pauls Episcopal church address. He argued existing laws should be enforced and cited his Maine observations that prohibition does not prohibit, fostering fraud deceit and bribery.
Washington February 6 the bill to prevent prize fighting in the territories passed the senate without division and awaits action by the house and signature of the president. The measure aims to curb illegal prize fighting activities across territories and enforce new penalties.
M Stoloff the Bulgarian prime minister at Constantinople will meet the Sultan today to urge recognition of Prince Ferdinand as Bulgaria's ruler. Justin McCarthy announces resignation as Anti Paraelite leader for personal reasons but will keep his parliamentary seat.
Adjutant Martin Howe of Grandstand Michigan dismissed for mismanagement. 8. D. Mille of Lincoln Nebraska arrested for embezzlement. Judge Speer at Macon Georgia denies new trial for Mrs Nob in murder case. The schooner Compeer reaches San Francisco with deserters from the sinking Ninevah. Brown Bros and Co report $7,499.08 from Boston and $3,530.11 from Philadelphia to Armenian Relief fund totaling $77,199,909. One hand that shook Sullivan’s steals morphine—Henry Heath of Chicago admits intent to steal for morphine supply.
A fashion brief highlights Persian lawns and dotted Swiss fabrics as trendy textures for summer wear. It outlines styling ideas for dresses and blouses, noting breezy silhouettes and light fabrics suitable for warm weather.
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