Boots Ready for Early Spring Wear
The article notes footwear planned for use as the season turns to early spring. It highlights readiness for warmer days and suggests practical, durable designs suited for shifting weather.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1896
Page
1
The article notes footwear planned for use as the season turns to early spring. It highlights readiness for warmer days and suggests practical, durable designs suited for shifting weather.
The article notes that separate dress skirts are here to stay for the season and predicts a record Spring and Summer of 1896 for separate skirts and waist sets. It highlights increased availability, with more skirts than last year and emphasizes timely, first-of-the-season wear tailored for early Spring.
A study of a catalog listing multiple skirt styles from five to six yards wide. Items include Fancy Mohair, Crepon, Wide Wale Diagonal, Tufted Cheviot, Silk and Mohair feather weight, and Mohair options. Various price points highlight midrange to premium options, with emphasis on Rustle linings and new weaves.
In Washington on February 7 the House erupted over a member's remarks deemed treasonous and seditious. Talbert of South Carolina faced censure, with Barrett urging removal. the dispute delayed business as other lawmakers debated secession and a Thirteenth Amendment context. The session later focused on bond silver coinage.
The Republican senatorial caucus in Washington nominated A J Shaw for secretary of the senate Major H L Grant for sergeant at arms Alonzo Stewart for acting assistant doorkeeper and Rev Mr Milburn to succeed himself Stewart formerly chief of pages is named acting doorkeeper though no election date was set and the slate awaits caucus timing. Major Grant is a North Carolina veteran born in Connecticut.
Omaha February 7 Judge Powell grants restraining order to C. E. Raymond preventing Marie Wilson Ruby Wilson and Mrs Wilson from entering his store or stepping on the sidewalk near it. A hearing is scheduled for the following Saturday as the plaintiff contends the women have harassed his business and caused disruption.
R G Dun & Co reports a stronger business mood driven by the popular gold loan. Fails for the week rose to 329 in the U S and 63 in Canada. The loan’s success improves treasury stability, boosts foreign interest in American securities, and signals stronger manufacturing and trade prospects, with mixed moves in iron, copper, tin, lead, wool, and cotton sectors.
A rival Republican rally in Madrid turns violent as several hatters clash with gendarmes over General Campos. One suspect dies during a jail escape attempt while 2000 demonstrators march in a funeral procession to protest the police and the monarchy. The crowd then returns to the royal palace shouting anti-royal slogans.
In Portage county near Sheridan McCann brothers aged 17 and 19 placed a switch rail to derail a passenger train on the Wisconsin Central. A freight train passed first, preventing disaster. The youths were jailed in Stevens Point after confessing.
Assistant Secretary Curtin announced bids for bonds totalled 66,780,050 above 110.6877 with 78 bidders. The Morgan syndicate bid at 110.6877 for 100,000,000 or part thereof will be accepted for the remaining 23,211,350. All bids under 110.6877 are rejected. Gold reserve ends at 44,453,186. New York withdrawals reach 770,000.
Cincinnati reports a grim murder mystery surrounding Pearl Bryan of Green Castle Indiana. Scott Jackson Alonzo Walling and Scott Jackson confess to arranging a criminal operation but dispute outcomes. Investigations tie to the Indiana house and a Fort Thomas Kentucky scene with a severed head and scattered clothing.
William Hayden English longtime Indiana lawyer and former vice presidential candidate died at his hotel in Indianapolis after a six week illness. He was 62 and leaves a fortune estimated between five and eight million dollars. The death came as his family and close associates gathered at his bedside.
El Paso February 7. Dan Stuart's fight is in doubt as telegrams from Mexico spark renewed confidence yet lack formal assurances. Managers fear anti-prize fight bill may halt ticket sales and block the event, forcing a location announcement within days.
West Chester Pennsylvania February seven jury finds Elvin guilty of first degree murder and a deputy sheriff had summoned the wrong man to sit on the panel. Counsel for the defense seeks a new trial after discovery of the juror mix up and the deputy’s mistaken summons.
Havana reports from February 7 state General Luque won Paso Real and the rebels suffered heavy losses. Government claims a decisive blow while Cuban reports dispute casualties. Censorship blocks cables from the United States and American correspondent Minnis is expelled. Rebels compensate with arms captured on the San Felipe to Poscedendo train.
Morris Simonson of West Pittson faced a guilty verdict on betrayal under promise of marriage after Harriet Robinson testified she was led astray. He claimed she enticed him with gifts while he says he tried to reciprocate with affection and letters.
Edward O. Smith of Jeannette and Etta Holland of Craveville were struck on the Pennsylvania line while walking to work. Both died instantly as they stepped from a freight car into the path of a westbound express. Smith was unmarried and about 40 years old.
Frankfort Ky Feb 7 The senatorial situation shows no sensational features and less trouble lurks. Governor Bradley denies plans to call out troops to quell any conflict though caucus discussed the issue. Senate president pro tem Goebel presided as 124 members were present for a vote totaling 68 needed. Results: Flunter 46 Blackburn 62 Carlisle 2 Bate 1 McCreary 3.
Pittsburg Pa February 7 Tudge Stowe delivered the charge to the jury in the cases of the common wealth v W C Moreland and W H Hise ex city attorneys charged with conspiring to divert city funds to the Tradesmen's National Bank. Three hours and a half later the jury returned a verdict of not guilty. The defense to pay court costs.
In New York on February 7, admirers of Mme Nordica plan a diamond tiara gift after she sings an encore, with a parchment listing subscribers and many society notables. The presentation is timed for near the end of the opera season, likely next week.
A quarrel over a woman between two oyster men, Samuel Harris and Jerry Locke, in Port Norris ends with Harris striking Locke in the temple with an axe handle. Locke lies unconscious from a brain concussion and is expected to die. Harris fled and remains at large.
In Wilkes-Barre on February 7 a Pennsylvania railroad passenger train No. 11 hit a landslide near Retreat and the locomotive and tender were hurled down the embankment. Engineer George Hoth of Wilkes-Barre suffered a leg injury with bruises while fireman Jacob Behutt of Wilkes-Barre endured bruises and shock. Conductor Zach Moyer, of the city, led the train from Sunbury. The report cites heavy rain affecting the line and cautions on the time of the incident.
Reports from Marinette Wisconsin on February 7 indicate a combine of white pine lumber manufacturers is forming. The trust would include producers in Michigan Wisconsin and Minnesota with an annual output of about 1 billion feet, and plans aim to boost production next year by closing existing mills.
Delavan Wisconsin February 7 society women of Delavan staged a minstrel show to benefit the town church. The vaudeville program drew a crowded house with local men in the orchestra wearing bald-head wigs and yielded funds for electric lighting of the Congregational church.
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For Eastern Pennsylvania expect fair weather with light west winds. In New York on Feb 3 the Herald forecast calls for fair conditions in the middle states, colder weather with fresh westerly and northwesterly winds. Sunday should see fair to partly cloudy skies, slightly colder with fresh northwesterly to northeasterly winds, likely followed by snow or rain along the coasts.
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