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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1897
Page
1
A retailer promotes a one week viewing of new spring dress goods in a fashion focused department. The piece speaks to women of fashion and taste, urging fair evaluation of the showcased gems and styles.
An ad declares a store buys and sells annually more fancy dress goods than competitors and claims a huge stock that covers all season items except a few unsellable pieces. The text emphasizes modesty and urges readers to recognize the store’s superior selection.
The article highlights silky smooth weaves and rough weft effects as the season's demand. It notes novelty styles like loose string patterns, little checks, and vivid hues, with metallic touches and Berges fabrics praised for fresh tone harmonies. It ends by inviting reader attendance.
Senate debates focus on three Cuba propositions from Allen Hill and Morgan. Morgan’s joint resolution seeks immediate release and compensation for Julian Sanguilly from Spain. action expected tomorrow.
William Goeckel, famed University of Pennsylvania first baseman, today signed to play first base for the Wilkes-Barre Eastern league club and is said to also take on team management. He declined offers from Pittsburg and others, choosing the Wilkes-Barre home. His .395 batting average and .991 fielding percentage accompany a reputation as a fast baserunner and skilled bunter.
Four prominent citizens posted bonds totaling 42000 for John D. Hart to secure his appearance before Judge Butler as a new trial motion is set for Tuesday. Hart’s bail stands at 7000. He was convicted in the U S court of aiding Cuban insurgents tied to the Laurada steamer.
Special report from Harrisburg notes a local religious paper charging Captain John C. Delaney, superintendent of public property, with malfeasance. Delaney denies the allegations and contemplates a criminal libel suit after consulting the governor and attorney general. Representative Voorhees to push a resolution on final adjournment May 1.
Baltimore winners and packers were found guilty of violating Maryland label law mandating packer name and address on all canned goods. The California Fruit Growers association backed the prosecution. Firms may seek a new trial or appeal, with fines ranging from zero to one thousand dollars per offense.
A test oil well will be drilled in Wyoming County about twelve miles south of Wyom. Carloads of mining gear arrived for the operation. A 1882 well reached 2,080 feet with gas and oil indications but was not developed. The company expects oil or gas, and if gas is found it will be piped to the Lackawanna and Wyoming valleys.
Mrs Jeremiah Black widow of President Huchanand attorney general and mother of ex Lieutenant Governor Chauncey F. Black died suddenly at her York home at 4 this morning at age 77 after years of frail health.
Over 2,000 spectators attended a two round boxing match in Troy and New York between Mike Leonard of Brooklyn and Hilly Ahern of New York at the Manhattan Athletic Club. Leonard led most of the bout but Ahern fought to the end, and the clash was ruled a draw.
Hartford February report states the house debated and then concurred with the senate in rejecting a resolution to extend a welcome to the Hon. W. J. Bryan of Nebraska.
Pittsburg February 24 The third game in the shortstop third tournament was played tonight with W H Gatton reporting from Thomas Gallagher. Score 40 to 260. High runs Gatton and Gallagher tied with five each. Average Gatton Wie Gallagher 10 28.
J Merhll Linn of Lewisburg Pa a prominent lawyer died at his Harrisburg home yesterday. He served as captain of Company HH Fifty fourth Pennsylvania volunteers during the civil war. He was about years of age.
Workers from the Henry A Creer company uncovered four or five human skeletons near the Delaware riverfront in Riverton New Jersey. The remains lay just below the surface near the water edge challenging initial thoughts of an Indian burial site.
A baking establishment run by A. Mur in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania was closed by the sheriff today after judgments were entered yesterday totaling nearly $5 000.
Syracuse report details Tommy Ryan defeating Tom Tracey in the ninth round to win the welterweight world title fight. The bout took place in Syracuse on February 4, with Ryan dominating the proceedings for the championship.
Washington reports the president issued a proclamation to convene the United States Senate at 12 o'clock noon on March 4. The action follows a February 24 notice declaring an extraordinary session to address national issues.
A World dispatch reports Salvator Cisneros and Maximo Gomez propose ending the Cuban War on independence with Cuba paying a defined indemnity to Spain, mediated by the United States. The plan envisions Cuban guarantees on part of Spain's debt and US arbitration with Cuban sovereignty preserved.
At an American Volunteers gathering in New Brunswick three drunken men disrupted services. William Bradford allegedly assaulted officers and women, knocked down Lieutenant Carlisle and others, and was jailed for 40 days. Police seek the other two assailants.
New York reports arrivals and departures on February 2 and 3 with multiple steamers. Arrived: Spacradam from Rotterdam Ems from Genoa Patria from Marseilles. Sailed: St Paul for Southampton Adriatic for Liverpool Siberian for Gliskow. Arrived out: Havel at Southampton St Louis at Southampton Columbia at Genoa Weimar at Urenum hulled for New York Werkendam from Rotterdam Aer from Southampton. Sighted: Schiedam from New York for Amsterdam pursued the Lizard.
An Information filed in Lincoln accuses Eugene Moore former state auditor of embezzling 27208 dollars of state funds, with the amount misappropriated remaining unpaid.
In Harrisburg on February 24 Governor Hastings will not attend the Penrose dinner due to a prior engagement. The decision leaves organizers adjusting plans and noting the absence of the state executive at the event.
Dr. Ricardo Ruiz, a Cuban naturalized American dentist and former Philadelphia graduate, died in custody in Guanabacoa Cuba after arrest by Spanish authorities. The Times-Herald notes he had lived peaceably with his family, carried papers of naturalization, and was accused of aiding insurgents in a railway attack. His death is described as suspicious with officials from both nations involved.
Harrisburg Feb 24 The Pennsylvania Senate opened at 9 with many bills read in place from committees including a public utilities act and a tax exemption for public buildings. The body confirmed governor nominees in executive session and adjourned at 2 30. The house debated election legality of a new Philadelphia member and considered requests to investigate a state official malfeasance claim.
The morning briefing notes warmer indications and a trio of local items. Senate Cuba proposition discussed with Crete affairs, city council reorganization and labor union push for cheaper streetcar routes appear among brief items. A lineman killed by a fall from a pole dominates the tragic news.
Teddy Hale the Irish champion abandoned the all days cycle race at Tat tarts after losing hope of a prize. He and trainer Johnson left the venue for a nearby hotel as dawn broke. The list of riders and numbers followed, with Sehiner and Miller among others noted in the field.
Harrisburg, February. Andrew Carnegie, George Thomas of Drexel & Co., Charles W. Henry of Philadelphia, and Robert P. Linderman of South Heblyhem met Governor Hastings to discuss prospects for a new capital. Curheric favors colonial architecture.
Chicago February 4 Charley Callendar a famed old time minstrel died in a bungalow here tonight He was over seven years old his Callendar's Georgian Minstrels among early troupes on stage About $1 was found in his possession He is said to have four wives living in Connecticut
Despatches report 600 Greek troops and insurgent leaders landing at Chersonesus Crete accompanied by nuns and ammunition. In London Goschen defends Britain’s Crete policy, denying aiding Turkey while claiming ships protected Christians from massacres. A palace fire in Athens and a Crete massacre rumor are noted with updates from Sitia.
Forecast calls for partly cloudy to warmer conditions with brisk southwest and south winds. Increasing cloudiness brings possible rain or snow in southern sections, with lake region snow and harsher northwesterly winds later in the period. Friday brings colder weather and westerly to northerly winds.
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