It Isn’t Summer Yet In The Department Store
An editorial note argues that preparation for spring fashion begins before warm weather. Buyers seek early textile selections to secure the cream of the new season, despite lingering winter conditions.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1897
Page
1
Changes in Wash Woods loom and artist signs
Reading the article notes a shift in local craft and design at Wash Woods with two changes in course. It highlights how new faces replace old names as both loom work and artistic drawing influence the community.
New French Organdies Described in Painted Details
Critique notes the new French organdies painted by hand show delicate traceries and colorings that are too refined for continuous brush work. The passage invites readers to observe and partake in the welcome display.
Tissue Brades in Delicate Embroidering and Color Tints
A description notes tissue brades resembling fine embroidery on a delicate tis sue like weave. Scrolla and floral effects show designs and color tints. Patterns appear without numbers.
Lappet Malls Are New Weave Suggestive of Bourettes
Floral sand Persian printings give a tint on the patterns and suggest a textured weave in decorative fabrics.
Indian Dimities Youve heard the name before but never seen
A brief note touts Indian dimities as unique fabrics and promises a closer look will answer why these textiles stand out in texture and design.
Stripes and Floral Effects Bring Versatile Wig Styles
A readable description notes numerous stripe and floral wig designs offering artistic variety. The article highlights wide appeal and moderate prices making these wigs accessible to consumers seeking creative yet affordable headwear options.
Rayure Fantasias and the Varied Invart Blend Show
The display highlights a blend named Rayure Fantasias with references to WHIH and an endless variety. The exhibit emphasizes shifting hu infinite variety and showcases a dramatic Ides theme.
Applique Couvert Wavy Ground Effect Patterns Shown
The display features a wavy fish net ground effect with varied pattern tones resembling a rainbow. Artists present a range of textures and color harmonies in the textile collection.
Quay Defends Reform Push in Pennsylvania Battle
Senator Quay declares he will personally oversee swift passage of reform legislation and oversee an Allegheny charity fight for fair ballot and honest count. No favors will be asked from Pittsburgh allies as Philadelphia figures alarmed by Flinn Magee influence contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Senator
Pensantlly
Allegheny
Flinn
Magee
Pichin Quay
Maree
McKinley
Hilla
Harrithure
Finn
Garmbine
Cettain
Terprines
Ayall
Pitesburg
Dicko Quay
Dave Martin
Quay
Senate
Howe
Treasury
Pittsburg
Harrisburg
Ratehford Denounces Hanna Over Miner Contracts
President Ratehford of the United Mine Workers denounces Chairman Hanna for forcing Pittsburg miners to sign a year long contract at 60 cents, while lake-season wages were 70 cents. Ratehford accuses Hanna of exploiting destitution to press the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ratehford
United Mine Workers
Amerita
M. A. Hanna
Pittsburg
Rateliford
National
Uenen
Wheelmen Defeat Sunday Racing Option in National Assembly
The National Assembly of the League of American Wheelmen met to consider a divisional option on Sunday racing. North Carolina and western states pressed for the ephnion rule, but the proposal was defeated 164 to 111, likely harming smaller divisions while larger divisions favored the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allminy
League of American Wheelmen
Great Jeneth
North Carolina
Siates
Sunday racing amendment defeat changes wheelmen rules
An amendment by Douglas Hoberts of St. Louis proposing both amateur and professional championships under league authority was defeated. A resolution allowed racing boards to enforce road contest roving-rule violations while the League of American Wheelmen refused to reengage road riding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Hoberts
St. Louis
Mitlional Micing
Futur
League of American Wheelmen
Riciig
Bank Robbery Near Baltishirg Ends With Capture
Two colored men robbed the First National Bank in Baltishirg Pennsylvania in mid afternoon. They demanded money from Teller Klingensmith at gunpoint and got about 500 dollars before escaping. A posse pursued and captured one robber near the county line after shots were fired. The suspect, possibly from Pittsburgh, was jailed in Indiana County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltishirg
Bel
Tara
First National Bank
Klingensmith
Indiana County
Newro
Buto
Pitteburg
Pittston Man Commits Suicide in Furnace Room
Special to the Scranton Tribune Pittston Feb 12 Archibald Buchan an committed death by own action by having himself in the furnace room of Music hall today He was a property man at the hall and had been absent since morning John Williams a store clerk found him missing and later his body was found suspended by a rope in the furnace room The tragedy shocked staff and friends and funeral arrangements were set for North Main Street Buchan was married and survived by his wife He belonged to the National Guard Pittston lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows and St James Episcopal church He had recently been employed as an express driver and planned to resume his old job Monday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittston
Archibald Buchanan
Buchanan
Januay
John Williams
J.C. Manning
Oak
Brehwann
Williams
Kennedy
James Kearney
Earch
Townstairs
Tie
Pred Yates
Reuben Hants
Aehv
Gottus
Flo
Company Cy National Guard of Pennsylvania
Pittston Lodge
Independent Order of Ould Fellows
St. James’ Episcopal Church
Loftus
North Main Street
R. 1
Ohis Aid
Appointment of Monaghan Bishop of the Sew of Wilmington
Baltimore dispatch reports in New Orleans the confirmation of Monaghan of St Patrick's Charlestown as bishop of the Sew of Wilmington. The news notes church authority and the ceremonial process, reflecting church hierarchy and regional hierarchy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Beeb
Ciediinh Gibbons
New Orleans
Monaghan
St. Patrick's Church
Charlestown
Wiliiioton
Dopo
Pittisburs W-Hour race results show mixed fortunes
Report from Pittisburs on February 12 details the W-Hour Woyele race with Waller at 1022 miles and 8 laps, Githm at 1001 miles and 4 laps, Sohodk at 16 miles and 2 laps, Morster at 81 miles and 2 laps, and Reuckel at several laps. A trainer allegedly caused one rider to exit the course after overdosing on stimulants, leading to disqualification and a late-night disciplinary action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittisburs
Mid- West
Waller
Morster
Hipes Reuckel
Gimeowan Eiven
Llemilased
Gimim
Unclear text historical note from Minnesota report
Fragmentary passage describes a misaligned report involving Duluth and names like Rockefeller. The text is garbled, obscuring events, figures, dates, and outcomes, making it difficult to extract a coherent news item or confirm identities. The readable elements hint at a local or national consolidation discussion without verifiable specifics.
Lincoln’s Birthday Parade Halted by Publicism in Newark
Newark observes Lincoln’s birthday with a noon suspension of business. The Republican club organized a commemorative gathering with speakers Senator Cullin Congress man Donnelly of Illinois and Senator Williams of Paterson New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Linecoln
Ropublican
Lainguet Ain
Svnnator Cullin
Congressmin Donnelly
Tilinol
Senator Williams
Paterson
N. J
Pittston Saloon Keeper Gravely Injured in Pittston Incident
In Wilkes-Barre area a conflict led to a stabbing near a Pittston saloon. Brother John Grable sustained fatal chest wounds after an apparent quarrel with Michael Grable. The injured man, a Pittston saloon keeper, hangs between life and death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Pech
Lwaston
Brotha
John
Michael Grable
Pittston
Pittaton
New Bank Organized in Washington on Feb 13
The Cambria National Bank of Johnstown Pennsylvania with capital of 100000 was today authorized to begin business in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bank
Washington
Cambria National Bank of
Johnstown
Bia
Plenty of Work for the Idle Men
Philadelphia reports a steadier eastern steel rail market with an understanding among Cambria and Bethlehem works to keep prices above the twenty dollar rate. Officials say demand will revive production, extending stable orders and creating work for idle labor across the steel industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
II Eft
Cambri Iron Company
Omehi
Fursell
Ray
Cambria
Yil Onan
Fight Over Pastor Call Stages a Church Meeting
In Morgantown Indiana the Baptist church held a heated session last Saturday over whether to appoint Rev. Cale Ciher chitin to a post. A clash erupted as supporters and opponents spoke, fists flew, and women pulled hair while officials investigated the disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Ind
Baptist Church
Morgantown
Broulle
Cale Ciherchitin
Harese Nile
Mimngelf
Jamafia
Cory
Hale
Grand Jury
Winter Weather In New York: Snowfall Scrapes NYC Streets
The forecast notes a light winter spell hitting New York City on a February evening with snow accumulating on the ground. Officials warn of slick sidewalks as the light snow shifts to a wetter, slushy coating in many areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Medieal Institution Barmed in Lancaster Fire
A fire at a medical institution in Lancaster injures Julio Simon of Jackson West Virginia who dies later from his injuries. Dr A Hellerman, the proprietor, also dies from burns though not fatally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Julio Simon
Jackson
W. Va
A. Hellerman
Shipping News Briefs From New York Waterfront
Steamer Biuthart from Piemen Slehiod and Steamer SL Paul from New York to Southampton both arrived. Zagndam came from Amsterdam and arrived. Trave reached Southampton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steamehip Avrivats
New York
Biuthart
Piemen
Slehiod
SL. Paul
Southampton
Busand
Hurst Castle
Zagndam
Amsterdam
Trave
Southaumpton
Men of Prominence in Utah Senate Race
The Utah born Joseph Rawlins, newly elected senator, faces strong opposition to the confirmation of his seat in Washington. The race centers on church influence and politics as Rawlins, a former territorial delegate, seeks to solidify his position against Moses Phitoher and other challengers with debates over free silver and trade policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aleette Rawlins
Utah
Washington
Utth
Rawlins
Moses ‘Phitoher
Xemel
Rertiles
Young Mormons
Thrivher
United
Staten Somite
Rawling
Kinchlins
Salt
Senate
Crises in Crete as Greek pressure grows over Smyrna
Athens reports a rising tense amid rumors that the Wall of Smyrna has chartered a troop-transport steamer to Cade despite Ottoman assurances. Citizens fear Turkish reinforcements may land on Crete, with calls to prevent further landings and possible war. Italy signals limited opposition while mediation efforts continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Safam
Wall of Smyrna
Cade
Turkey
Vollie
Dewr
Principad
Eclan
Girate
Prince George
Greecs
Italy
Greece
Laniton
M. Hanorius
Chooen
Retinue
M. Blanotnun
Georgc
Itland
England Seeks Facts On Cuba Revolt And Spanish War
From the York Sun report that British vice consul Gosling has sent to London a confidential view of Cuba’s state. He judges Spanish misrule severe and Cuba’s rebellion justified. He notes Cuban leaders’ skill, Spanish troops’ brutality, and predicts a protracted conflict with heavy rains hindering operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y York Sun
Havina
England
Cuba
Gosling
Great Britain
Foreign Office
London
Spain
Geistling
Maximo Gomez
Ma Gosling
Pelos
Bpanjeh
Neling
Fila
Fantingon de Cuba
Calisto Arcla
Camaguey
Las Villas
Matantis
Helthor
Mr. Crosling
Olen
United States
Chomes
neAson
Bygilin
Local News Briefs and Upcoming Events Digest
The issue lists several items including a Senate retaliation note, trade review, and local matters. It mentions a weather forecast for next Tuesday, an upcoming prize fight at Missle Hall, civic topicals, and community happenings in West Side and surrounding suburbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missle Hall
Magnificent New Stock Exhibition Invites Personal Inspection
Finley hosts an exhibition of exclusive novelties in French and German fabrics. The display features all wool and silk and wool textiles with a cordial invitation to inspect the Magnificent new stock.
Fitzs Suspects Sharkey Fight Sparks Betting Claims
report describes a tense scene with figures named Fitzs Sharkey and Simmons citing tips on a Pitestoymons match in Nevada. rumors of large betting with a crowd in Ney Ortorios and a plan for a showing in San Francisco frame a charged betting controversy.
Hanna at a Banquet in Cleveland Host Night Visit
Chairman Atark Hanna accompanied by Chas. Dick and others from the city attend a Republican league event in Tooolonk morning. The party will arrive in Zonenville shortly after noon and return to Cleveland Lomuriuy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Atark A. Hanna
Ding Chas
Dick Vida Aviber
Ayneville
Canton
Tooolonk
Zonenville
Goon
Willeturn
Cleveland Lomuriuy
The Herald's Weather Porecast
In the Middle states today fair to partly cloudy weather will prevail with nearly stationary conditions The southerly winds from Houston will shift to northerly by afternoon followed by light snow in northern districts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Herald
New York
Poly
Middle States
Coliowol
Cn Siatly
Falrio
Ueber Waerhacilay
Garcia
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Lappet Malls
Rayure Fantasias
Applique
GLOBE
Senator Quay
Philadelpaians Alammed
Dick Quay
Pitts
Bure
Hichard Quay
Youns Quiy Ie
Gonmerle Ghigette
Alagee
Filan
Hanna
Cguselle Inerin Court
Wall
Newsyp Opera
The
Music Hall
Scranton Tribune
Monachants
Pittshore
Merritt
Duluth
Minn
Alfrem Merrit
Mesiha Range
Hocheefeller
Suii
Hincolots Pirthidwe
Beaver Meadow
Hazleton
Pao
Steel Rail
Pennsylvanian Steel Company
Bethlehem Dron Company
Cambria, Pennsylvania
Bethlehem
Ferling
Tlwas
Cambria Company
Carnegie
Tinlcels
Bethlehem Company
Enstern Delivery
Joseph Wharton
Betta
Whethmne
Wharton
Fitain
Mijor Lewis
Dent
Penn- Sylvania
Niew York
Medieal Institution
Barmed
Joseph Lapayette Rawlins
Mugeow Aand Rhine
Bee
Duka Review of Trade
Ciontier Charactennes
Blaze
West Side News
Goenig Suburtain
Bingie Bulle
Maybrick
Pett
Welah Newa
Finley
Jacquards
Cravenettes
Serres
Drap de Etes
Lackawanna Avenue
Wyoming Ave
Fitzs
Pears
Sharkey
Corebett
Robert Ite Simmons
Nevada
Muatin
Chorbayte
Sin Francisco
Pitestoymons
Ney Ortorios
Lyniyde
Pittsinans
Husiig
Zanesville
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