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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1897
Page
1
In this season of early fashion, wash goods arrive as frost thaws like snow drops and crocuses. Buyers understand that choosing styles and making preparations now yields the finest fabrics and strongest picks from the season’s cream of beauty.
The article notes a shift in wash goods and fashion for 1897 with new designs and updated names. It highlights that both loom production and artistic pattern work contribute to the evolving styles and mentions familiar names taking on new faces.
Hand painted fabric works described as almost too perfect for brush or pencil with delicate traceries and uniform color. Curators invite the public to view the pieces and welcome guests.
The article praises tissue brades blending delicate embroidery with exquisite color tints and a suelike weave. It notes scrolls and floral effects and mentions dainty patterns described as eaten or missing numbers.
A fragment notes a new weave called Lappet Mulls resembling Bourettes with florals and Persian prints, producing a tinted pattern effect.
A curious feature on fabrics titled Indian Dimities explores why the familiar name cannot predict the look and feel of these new textiles. The piece promises an answer through a vivid tour of pattern and texture.
The piece highlights floral patterns and many decorative details as artistic features. It notes these designs offer wide variety and moderate pricing, appealing to lovers of distinctive style.
An exhibition titled Rayure Fantasias showcases shifting and inventive forms in art. The display embraces fluid variation and artistic play, highlighting how line, texture, and color evolve across pieces.
A description notes a wavy fish net ground pattern in applique work and a wide variety of textile patterns and hues resembling a rainbow. The piece emphasizes rich tone variation and intricate surface texture across the fabric.
The display has been opened up for the season, with organizers promising the most complete showcase in the city. The exhibit highlights local history and features a broad array of artifacts for visitors to explore.
Reports from Berlin and Athens outline a coordinated move by powers to stabilize Crete amid Greek and Turkish clashes. Greece warns of potential occupation measures, while foreign fleets monitor Cretan ports and shore up order as Greek reserves head toward Crete and the front.
In Canton Ohio on February 14 1900 the McKinleys kept a day of rest. Major McKinley attended church services in the morning while the couple spent the afternoon driving about the town. The article notes political pressure from Colonel Wiedersheim remains in the background.
Fire swept the Second Presbyterian church in Williamsport at an early hour, likely from boilers and air shafts. The blaze caused about 85,000 in loss with 46,000 insured. Two million gallons of water failed to save the building. it will be rebuilt at once.
Chicago reporters note a possible collapse of the window glass trust as a New York conference of the trust’s national executive committee and eastern importers looms. If prices fall to match the eastern trade, manufacturers may face large unsold stocks and timid demand. foreign makers ready to supply at the planned advance, dampening fears of spring trade gains.
Harrisburg notices a ten percent wage cut posted at Pennsylvania Steel company works in Steelton for March 1. The cut affects about 3,000 workers and follows a fall in product prices. The explanation notes wages drop to levels seen from 1893 to 1896 during receiver control, while operations remain unchanged and orders are strong.
In Columbus on February 14, George Benard defeated Samuel Wilkerson for county committee chair, a blow to Governor Bushnell as Wilkerson was his preferred candidate. The loss also thwarts McGrew, the governor’s son in law, from the state senate nomination.
Elwood Feb 4 The glass workers at the Macherh factory will resume work Monday after an agreement. A four member court of upreads with two manufacturers and two workers meets here next Wednesday to settle differences stemming from a three year dispute.
Canton reports talk of Hon N H Watson seeking the Sherman senate seat as a compromise candidate. Columus congressman McKinley declines to discuss the rumor, which local friends call unfounded and not worthy of further talk.
The steel rail dispute yields a 10 percent reduction at Cambria Ironworks Johnstown and at Edgar Thorson works Carnegie company. Workers are paid on a sliding scale tied to rail selling prices.
New York arrivals include the steamers La Bourbégne from Marseilles via Mavre and Servia from Liverpool. La Bretagne sails out of Havre. Incoming pilots list St Paul from Southampton and Lucania from Queenstown as baited for New York.
Gen. Joseph Shelby died at his farm near Adrian Missouri yesterday morning at 4 o'clock.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee struggles to unite on a general arbitration treaty with Great Britain. Key figures Sherman Morgan Daniel Cameron Mills clash over submission and approval provisions. Teller urges postponement after March 4 while Mills warns against ceding future Senate power to arbitrate.
A stone mason named eptle asked for due pay from John H. Brandt. Brandt refused, the mason attempted a knife attack, Brandt dodged and struck him with a fence piling, killing him almost instantly. Brandt was arrested.
George Siler, referee for the upcoming Corbett Fitzsimmons bout, predicts a historic confrontation. The Tribune quotes Siler praising Fitzsimmons and noting Corbett seeks advance rule interpretations, while both men appear evenly matched and well conditioned for the four and a half week lead to the fight.
Fire destroyed the Pittsburg Post building in Pittsburg Pennsylvania on February 14 causing about 20000 in damage to the structure The printing presses valued at 35000 and ten type setting machines approximating 10000 were ruined Insurance covers the logs and building valued at 20000 The fire likely started from crossed electric wires The Post will publish from the Pittsburg Leader office until new quarters are ready and the Commercial Gazette press room was flooded forcing tomorrow’s edition to be printed elsewhere
In Spurlington Kentucky on February 14 Kelly Bowles and Willie Gilpin dueled with pistols on a street. Bowles was shot in the breast and killed. Gilpin, a magistrate and fiscal court member, was wounded in the hip and arm. Gilpin had fined Bowles $3 for an assault previously. Bowles had struck Gilpin with a weapon after missing a prior shot. Bowles faced a damages suit and settled for $500. The latest shooting arose from that suit.
James J. Corbett and trainer Colonel McVey staged a brisk exhibition at Haight street grounds drawing about fifteen thousand admirers. Corbett showed fleet footwork and sharp jabs, assured fans they could bet on him, and announced plans to depart the next afternoon for a major bout.
Charleston South Carolina February 4. The squadron paused warlike duties and held services on the tug New York and the Main and Columbia. The Vesuville arrived on the Cooper River and lay at anchor. Numerous excursion steamboats carried thousands of visitors to the fleet.
Captain Alexander Marshall longtime Altoona resident dies this afternoon at age 80. He served in the late war as captain of the Twenty-fifth Pennsylvania Volunteers and was prominent in Quartermaster Army circles.
Hollidaysburg Pennsylvania reports that the senior Troncotypany workers have agreed to fulfill differences and the works will resume tomorrow after a several months shutdown. Puddlers accept a wide scale of 175 per ton.
Dan Stuart received a dispatch from Al Smith stake holder for Corbett and Fitvedionons stating Martin dutian paid the first installment of forfeiture and appearance money and the entire stakes are in dispute Corbett and Pugsimmons will contest for a side bet of 3000 dollars in addition to the purse.
Younnetown youths 67 red 13 Maary Evans 17 and Bessie Morgan 16 drowned yesterday afternoon in a canal near Sharon. A small group on an ice breakup drift led to the tragedy. others were rescued.
Local news notes injuries after a street car collision with four persons hurt. The brief item lists names and exact location to be confirmed, reflecting an early morning incident on the city streets.
The fragment discusses J H Purdy Hed of Burlington Indiana and his move to New York where he influenced street planning and built a specialized flat. It notes Purdy Hed’s business in New York until 1807 before moving to another city. It also covers the disappearance of William Rysdyk of Newark and an associated legal case involving Cranmer & King printers and a judgment with Rysdyk tied to court type arrangements.
Modjeska in Los Angeles reports no attack of acute colitis and her recovery from paralysis with a return to the stage three weeks ago. The article notes the cancellation of current engagements due to her recent health issues.
In Newouth, Pa, W Harry Allison, a farmer of Boott township, shot himself through the heart. The notice states his domestic relations were pleasant and notes that the cause of the act is not clear.
Finleys presents an exhibition featuring exclusive novelties in all wool silk and wool fabrics plus tweeds mohair and related materials. The public is invited to inspect the display and review the new French and German selections.
Wilkes Barre Feb 14 Habeas corpus hearing for Joseph Begutski and co defendants on charges of conspiring to aid the escape of William Shaffer from the county jail and planning a general jail delivery. Warden Boland testified bars were sprung between Jan 1 and 7 enabling the escape. AL Cartwright testified Begutski discussed Wassel’s plan with the prisoner known as Terrible Pete Wasgel. William Shaffer testified he saw Begutski outside the window the day before his escape. Begutski remanded to the county jail.
The body of an unknown man about 19 years old was found along the Northern Central railroad near Goldsboro last night. He was badly mangled and bore tattooed initials on his arm. Police say the remains were brought to York for identification.
Johnny Van Hever and Patsy Leary fought a 15 round bout before the Visitora Athletic Club in Hot Springs Arkansas. Both fighters stood firm at the final bell and the referee ruled a draw.
A London note from the Pallyelegraph reports a disputed dispatch from St Petersburg claiming the military division will concentrate 30 000 Comache units for a rapid return to home areas.
In the Middle States today partly cloudy to mild weather will prevail with stationary conditions followed by slightly lower temperatures and fresh southerly to westerly winds. On Tuesday partly cloudy conditions with variable winds and rising cloudiness are forecast.
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