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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1897

Page

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Special Sale Price for White Shirts Featured

An advertisement notes a special sale featuring unloundried white shirts and a lip figure for game goods at 33c. The copy emphasizes quantity and value with an offer suitable for rapid purchase.

Special Sale on Mystic New York Shirts at 50c

Substantial white shirts described as hand finished with fine muslin and pure linen, full eighty eight inch skirts, reinforced seams, neck bands and sleeves to fit all. Mystic brand known for fifteen years of continuous sale with many improvements. Special sale price 59c any size.

Mystic New York

Special Sale on Night Shirts in Muslin

Advertisement notes a heavy soft finished muslin night shirt 10 inches long with full felled seams reinforced yoke and neat trimming offered at a special sale price of 47 cents.

Special Night Shirts and Skirts Sale at Joe’s

40 dozen night shirts and 14 inch skirts offered with deep collars and handsome trimmings. Splendid needlework and a special sale price of 63 cents. From Joe’s department display, advertise limited time offer.

Joe

Special Sale on Bleached Cotton Sleep Shirt

A faultless makin and comfortable sleeping garment made from heavy twisled bleached cottons. Offered at a special sale price of 6lc.

Crete Crisis Dominates British Debate in Commons

In London and Constantinople reports say Crete suffers heavy casualties with over 27 000 killed and property seized. In Parliament Mr Labouchere’s motion urging restraint was defeated 243 to 125 as Liberals and Conservatives clash over Greece and Crete policy with UK government pledging unity among powers.

London Constantinople Crete Biris Poh Ministry of Marine Todiy Admiral Poitier Cunva Iso Greece Potter Lesan Canena Lend Cummois Leday Laeuphare Podicil John Dillon Irish National Party A.W. Balfour Treasury Fender My. Labouchere Weld Europa Sir Willan Harcourt Great Britain House of Commons Weil

Van Valkenburgs Case Bribery Indictment Continued

The argument on the motion to quash the indictment against Fr A Van Valkenburg for conspiring to bribe Representative Weiss of Northampton to vote for Wanamaker for U S senator was continued to March 15 before Judge Enulle hy after counsel Higgon could not attend.

Inauguration Parade Arrangements Declared Admirable

J Addison Porter secretary to President-elect McKinley has personally inspected inauguration preparations and deems them admirable. General Horace Porter grand marshal arrives to oversee pageant setup along Pennsylvania Avenue with reviewing stands nearing completion.

Wuehligton J. Addison Porter McKinles Horace Porter Pennsylvania Avenue

Uniforms and parade to mark era after Richmond fall

The design emphasizes a white and gold presidential stand as public buildings will be decorated and illuminated for the first time since Richmond's fall. Secretary Herbert orders 600 sailors to participate in the naval section of the inaugural parade with the United States Marine Corps.

Richmond Herbert United States Marine Corps

Ruiz Lacks Papers Stirs Spain Relations Briefly

Secretary Olney spent about an hour in his office denying any unusual aggravation with Spain over the Ruiz and Scott cases. Cable dispatches have been sent to Madrid regarding the matter while Minister Taylor handles inquiries and naturalization delays continue to raise questions about his imprisonment.

Washington Olney Shorit Boston Sherman Spain Taylor Ruiz Scott Hivani Madrid Woegler Diavana Lee Mhulz

Sherman War Story Denies War Speech by Sherman

New York papers deny an interview in which Senator Sherman allegedly urged war with Spain as a remedy for Cuban atrocities. The story is labeled false from start to finish by Shor Tran and others, with officials urging full investigation before any action.

New York Sherman New York Journal Mi Shor Tran Washington Evening Sun Faeramian Spain Ager Shewiirn Tata Hlonde Mule Amorwin Citisens Tolig Cuba Olney Bee Pon Rule

Manna Responds to Bushnell on Senate Appointment

Hanna gratified by Governor Bushnell’s plan to appoint Enon as Sher Town’s successor. Manna states he received no letter confirming an appointment and credits Bushnell for prudent action benefiting Ohio residents. He thanks Bushnell and supporters for their confidence.

Cleveland Huntin Washington Bushnell Enon Shertown Manna Senate Sherman Ohio Bette Muslinell

Record Race Hurdles as Hale Climbs to Third

Chicago February 2 racing at Watters sul's features a tight field of long distance cyclists. Wetchen Ashinger and Subber stage a close battle while Teilly Hale, famed record breaker, moves from tenth to third, closing in on the leader as the field narrows and a rider named ORBL MT is effectively out.

Chicago Bleyale Watters Sul's Wetchen Ashinger Subber Teilly Hale Hale Met Sohingr Feader Orbl Deglean

Manufacturing plant sale at receivers auction in Ridgway

The 24H McEwen plant in Hideway Ridgway was offered for 120,800 to HB Thayer and Parry BK Smith. The plant will be kept and operated at the site. John H. Wubols, a Dubole millionaire, attended but stopped bidding at 120.00.

Hideway Poeb McEwen Manufacturle Thayer and Parry BK Smith Ridgway John H. Wubols Dubole

Washington's Birthday Observed by New Jersey Society

In Trenton on February 2 the New Jersey Society of the Cincinnati held a small celebration with Governor Histings of Pennsylvania and other guests delivering remarks in response to a toast.

Trenton N. J Washington New Jersey Society of the Cincinnati M Histings Pennnsylvania

State Lawmakers Push Bills in Harrisburg Amid Hospital Aid

Harrisburg Pa February 21 The state senate opened with debate on measures proposed by Mr Vaughan including a hypnotism act, a ban on company stores, and a bill to aid Lackawanna hospital by directing anatomical remains to local societies. Other acts seek to curb coercive employment practices and extend free schooling provisions for soldiers children. The session featured rule updates and readings, with Washington farewell address and Apollo Glee Club performances closing the day.

Vaughan Byymothen Mesmerien briidi@m Thronte Vautht Lackawanna Hospital Mitchell Jefferson Liseh

Interest on County Funds Resolution Discussed

Harrisburg February 22 Representative Marethal Williams of Bedford county seeks adoption of a public funds investment policy. The bill would allow county commissioners to select depository banks after two weeks of county wide advertising or outside the county if needed. It specifies eligible deposits and interest terms with on demand repayment.

Harrisburg Marethal Williams Bedford County Ou Bt Philadelphia Allephieny

Fire destroys Hannibal dry goods store and kills four

In Hannibal Missouri at 2 am a fire at M. M. Marks dry goods store left four dead. Proprietor M. M. Marks and his two sons Irvin and Harold perished along with William Teed a Barker who reentered to fetch clothing. Loss is listed at 210000 dollars.

Hannibal, Mo Pet M. M. Marks mWelock Marks Irvin Harold William Teed

Ambassador post to Great Britain offered to Colonel Stolen Hill

Mr Swatley reports that President elect McKinley has offered the ambassadorial role to Great Britain to Colonel Stolen Hill and that the offer was accepted, though kept as a distant possibility. The Times correspondent G W Smalley notes the rumor carries no firm discussion.

Swatley Tim. Londin G. W. Smalley The Times

Cleveland family plans trip after inauguration

In Washington on February 22 Mr Cleveland will take his children Ruth Rather and Marion to Potomac on the 11 o clock train. Mrs Cleveland will remain for a state visit and join the president after the inauguration in New York.

Washington Cleveland Bee Ruth Rather Marion Pidmeton S. J Bowie Minsueton

Steamers Arrive From European Ports

New York reports arrivals on February 2 with steamers from Southampton, Liverpool, Glasgow and Hamburg. Ships include Bt Paul Adriathe Sibert Ballach Patria and Mississippi. Kensington sails to Antwerp for Med. 40 sailings listed.

New York Bt. Paul Southwampton Adriathe Liverpool Sibert Glasgow Ballach Patria Hamburg Mississippi London Kensington Antwerp

MEN OF PROMINENCE Colonel John J. McCook Listed As Prominent New York Figure

Colonel John J. McCook, a noted New York figure, is described as a senior member of the Fifth Avenue Pavetsteriin church and a key participant in the Linneee trial. The article notes his family of the fighting McCooks, his civil and railway work, and his extensive education, charity, and club memberships.

John J. McCook Melkinsey Calbibel New York Die Hie Fifth Avenue Nila McCook Hil Ile Ballles Uni Alexander Familly Item Alexander & Greene Revelver Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Princeton Kenyon Colloge Harvard Lafayette University of Kansas Timer-Herald

Meade Kills Mrs Chapin Then Ends Own Life

In False Village Connecticut on Saturday morning Charles H. Mead shot Mrs Mattle Chapin wife of postmaster Walter H Chapin and then killed himself. Coroner and Medical Examiner find Mead forced entry and shot twice after a struggle. Investigators note possible premeditation and motive tied to money and life insurance. Funeral arrangements announced for Mrs Chapin with services at the Chapin home and Methodist church in town.

Conn Mattle Chapin Walter H. Chapin Charles HH. Mead Mead Higgins Ski Joseph Ian Skin Dr. Skiff Moer Hheelas Tanieht Ile Anwonon Wergell Louth

Weather and society notes from WHE News morning

The morning bulletin reports rain to clear by evening and highlights local events. It mentions dramatic works, legislative activity, birthdays in Congress, a York State trial, and cultural happenings across theaters and clubs plus community improvements and the county commissioners’ annual statement.

Yape Walker Blondin Dies in London Diabetes

London reports the famed Niagara Falls daredevil Yape Walker Blondin died today at Ealing after a long illness with diabetes.

Yape Walker Blondin London Blendin Niagara Falls Ealing

Piutes Threaten Violence in Mason Valley

Government officials report Mohave and Piute groups near Mason Valley in Lyon County, Nevada. A telegraph from Caran City states tribal leaders vow to kill white men and burn property. Governor requests 50 troops immediately and 50 more later. Adjutant General Galuaha leads a company toward the area.

Caran Orner Sadley Maken Valley Ceneral Galuaha Mason Valley da Laon County Niles Carson City

Chelatian Endeavor held fifth annual convention

Hartisburg Pa February 4 The fifth annual convention of the Chelatian Endeavor me mby of Carlisle presbytery was held in Market Square church today. About 200 delegates came from Philadelphia York Cumberland Perry Franklin Fulton and Lebanon counties.

Hartisburg Chelatian Endeavor Carlisle Market Square Lnphin York Cumberland Perry Franklin, Fulton and Lebanon

Lancaster Favors Economy in Capitol Building Plan

Lancaster county committee votes to push for strict economy in constructing a new state capitol building. The resolution calls for careful budgeting and frugal design to protect public funds on the project site.

Lancnater Reyuhtmu Sume i

Flood Warning After Ohio River Reaches Dangerous Levels

A Kentucky town along the Ohio River reports river stage at Ave Inehiew reaching thirteen feet at 5 o'clock, with signs of rising toward the twenty four foot danger mark as floods threaten local areas.

Lowlevii Ohio

Elegant Silk and Linen Batiste Lines Debut in Scranton

Our new stock is now open featuring silk and linen batiste in stripes plain and lace effects. A stunning line of embroidered chiffons is also shown, highlighted as the most beautiful yet in Scranton.

Scranton

Pugilists at Play in CarsonNevada Sparring and Carnival Talks

Tob Fitzsimmons arrived in Carson Nevada after shopping and greetings then sparred briefly with Hickey as he prepares for a bout. He expects a few days rest and road work to acclimate. Secretary Wheelock holds letters urging women to be admitted to the carnival amid planning by Stuart’s advisers. Temperatures ranged from eight below to forty above, with a low of fifteen below forecast tonight.

Carson Nev Tob Fitzsimmons Hickey Lilly Woods Pittservier Baycay Balla Stess Glentieul Wheelock Las Toulon Stuart Mnight

Archbishop Grace Dead in St Paul Obituary Note

Archbishop Thomas L. Gryce of St. Paul, once bishop of the diocese, died after illness. He was succeeded by Bishop Viti, following Grace’s long service and the political-strained period. The obituary reflects his tenure and the transition in church leadership.

Grace St. Paul, Minn Thomas L. Gryce St. Thoms Dlahop Viti

Weather Forecast for Mille States and New York

In the Mille states today expect cloudy and stormy weather with rain and snow. Dangerous northeasterly winds on the coast, turning variable with a fall in temperature, followed by decreasing and colder conditions in the western hinterlands. By afternoon likely on the coast. On Wednesday night expect colder winds from the northwest and north.

New York Mille States

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