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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1897
Page
1
The Spring opening of White Edgings and Embroideries is praised as the year's most beautiful display. The delicate simple style charms those with artiste taste and remains fresh and new despite the passage of time.
A fragment notes prices for fabrics or window coverings ranging from a small unit to as much as 1.50 dollars per yard. The text references windows and decorative creations, suggesting a sale or catalog listing. The exact items and dates remain unclear due to incomplete wording.
A new collection of cambric edgings is shown offering about a hundred different styles. Designers display delicate patterns and versatile trims suitable for衬衣 and linens, highlighting variety and craft.
For infants' wear an important feature in this display. Their dainty sweetness in design cannot fail to win your admiration.
The text notes that fabrics will be heavily used in the coming season for yokes and set pieces. It states availability in Nainsooks Caribbea and Swisses in a uniform quality.
The Greek king intends to lead the northern army in person as Crete remains under martial law. Greece refuses to withdraw its flotilla or halt operations against Turkish landings while diplomats press for Crete's pacification. The frontier grows tense with rumors of clashes and refugee flows.
Heirs of the late Peter Snyder, residents of Plymouth, sue the Delaware and Hudson Coal Company in Wilkes Barre for 250000. They claim Snyder bought a 36 acre coal land tract near Plymouth from Brennan and held half the coal until his death, alleging the company mined coal and must account.
Morrisburg PA Feb 18 Governor Hastings denies Washington reports that a group of gentlemen had been picked for the Harrisburg Capitol building commission and that political influence shaped the selection. He asserts the selection was based on merit and proper procedure.
Chester officials report that James Brookham later known as James Marshall confessed from Fort Columbus to killing a man found shot in a swamp near Philadelphia in 1804. He and David Wilson lured a hotel guest from a snowbound inn, robbed him of 280 dollars and a watch, then fled by freight train.
General John Cleveland Robinson died in Hinghamton after a week of illness. Born in the city on April 1 1817 he studied law and served from 1899 as second lieutenant entering the fifth infantry. He rose to brigadier general of Volunteers and held key posts including lieutenant governor of New York in 1872 and commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic in 177 and 87 president of the army of the Potomac service. He had been blind for years due to a battle injury.
Bob Pitesimons party reached Salt Lake City at noon and praised Cook's ranch as training quarters. They appeared at the Grand Opera House tonight and plan to depart at noon tomorrow for Carson, with arrival expected Saturday.
In San Francisco on February 1, Frank Butler the alleged Australian murderer is named by two former shipmates, John Conway and Thomas Collins, who once served with him aboard H. M. S. Triumph and recall him as a marine under the name Ashe.
In Harrisburg on Feb 1 the jury returned a verdict for the West Branch Lumbermen's exchange against American Central Insurance of St Louis for the full lumber loss burned in the Kramer yard at Dauphin.
Health authorities report Bombay city records 6 80 cases and 6447 deaths from the plague with 9011 cases and 00 deaths for the Bombay presidency. The outbreak prompts urgent public health measures as officials monitor spread and containment efforts.
John Matthews founder of the Ancient Order of the Knights of the Mystic Chain died today in Trealing Po He was born in Maryland and was years old He served as a conductor on the Reading railroad for a period of thirty years
In Morrisburg Pa on Feb 18 the Pennsylvania House debated regulation of many public bodies and the school fund. Bills authorizing a Scranton Home for the Friendless and forest valuation measures passed or advanced while others were defeated or recommitted. Governor Hastings announced signature on a Cuba sympathy resolution.
An elderly widow, Mrs. Weaver, living alone in Ashland near Pottsville, was found dead in her room this morning. Her body showed severe mutilation attributed to animals, with neighbors noting the door was burst open after she was last seen Saturday, signaling that something was terribly wrong.
London reports Gamond Walter Jette, once with Pacific Steam Navigation, disappeared with £2000 en route to Mexico via the United States and was arrested in Liverpool last Monday. He received six months hard labor. Jette was a geologist and member of the British association.
The Racine city council passed a curfew ordinance requiring children under 15 to be home before 7.45 p m in winter and 3.40 p m in summer. Violations carry a penalty of 1 to 14 dollars.
A fire swept the handle factory and wood turning department of the Colebrookdale works in Colebrookdale this county on February 14. Loss is estimated at 510,000 with partial insurance.
Washington delegates opened meetings with Maud Ballington Booth guiding devotion. Louise Hogan urged healthy dietetics for nursery and childhood while Helen Gardner warned against subservience and urged female independence in heredity. Alice Lee Mogue pressed health before marriage and motherhood in a reformist program. Comstock called for laws to curb obscene literature and crime reporting in schools.
Weather indulations forecast generally colder conditions. State legislators introduce more bills as sessions proceed with notes on a woman's congress event and a day of congressional doings. Dr Johnston sentenced to twenty years. Funeral services for Rev George M Peck noted along with local business methods and juror traverse for April.
Major McKinley remains improving but not fully recovered. The Cleveland trip is abandoned and he will not see visitors beyond March. The Canton politicking ends. the President elect will rest at home with only close friends and neighbors allowed to call.
Acting Secretary McAdoo reported Admiral Bunce's squadron fired well on the voyage to Charleston despite heavy weather. Only loss was one whaleboat not recovered after crews tried to save men overboard. Commanding officers' reports arrived via Admiral Bunce, praising the vessels' condition.
In Pittsburg Iowa on February 18 the morning session of the Knights of Maccabees held a grand picket election. On the third ballot W Dr Corey of Braddock was chosen and Franklin was selected as the site for the next bleniful cup.
The Senate confirmed three Pennsylvania postmasters today: J. Gale of Milford Pike county J M White of Evans City Butler county and J G Cebler of Everett Bedford county.
Providence man Megowlin defeats Dean of Jermyn in four rounds at the Carbondale opera house. A disturbance arises when Joe McNally remarks provoking a scuffle. police detain McNally before release after explanation.
A report from Brussels notes a rebellion has broken out in the Congo State's equatorial district. Governor Wehls has demanded an armed force to quell the disturbance and troops are reported marching toward Liluburg.
The Rev Levi Shelp pastor of the Selem Reformed church in Doylestown was found dead in his home today. He was a well known figure in eastern Pennsylvania and a native of Bucks County.
Washington reports the Treasury Department allowed the Westerman Bermuda to clear Philadelphia after it took an oath about its destination and intentions.
Herald reports a colder day across the Middle States with cloudy skies and fresh to brisk northerly winds. Coastal rain and misty conditions give way to improving fair weather Saturday with light temperature changes and northeasterly winds, followed by rain or snow and strong onshore winds along southern coasts.
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