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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1897
Page
1
A promotional notice invites women of fashion to inspect a one week display in the Dress Goods Department. The article touts the spring collection as stylish and tasteful, urging fair judging of the showcased fabrics.
A local dry goods store touts its large annual turnover of dress goods claiming to out-sell all rivals in the city. The ad notes a huge stock covering most seasonable items, except a few “outrageous” pieces unsellable locally.
The article extols smooth finished fabrics with rough effects and novelty weaves such as loose string Weaves and Little checks in curious patterns. It notes metallics in Ktepps and New Persians, ingrain tone harmonies in plainer weaves, Berges praised for their free bloom, ending with a prompt for reader attendance.
Washington February 25 The Senate laid aside the Indian appropriation to take up the Sanguilly joint resolution demanding immediate release from a Cuban fortress. Debate grew heated as senators pressed for warlike action and questioned naturalization records, while the House passed a banking bill and recessed on other measures.
A Southern congressman says Consul General Lee has resigned and that Secretary Olney asked him not to press the move until after the current administration ends. State Department officials deny the resignation and note friction but expect Lee to remain through March 4.
Mr Hitt of Illinois presented correspondence on the arrest and punishment of American citizens by Spanish authorities in Cuba and it was agreed to. Speaker Reed announced he would remove from permanent records the noting of Mr Bryan’s arrival on the house floor yesterday and reception with cheers on the Democratic side.
Mr Sulzer of New York introduced a bill declaring war between the Kingdom of Spain and its colonies and the United States and its territories. It authorizes the president to use all land and naval force and to issue commissions to privateers against Spain. The measure went to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sacramento reports press men in the state printing office quit after six weeks without wages. The shutdown blocks contracting any business until workers return. Gov Budd vetoed a $75 appropriation, accusing poor office management and illegality in a state printer’s deficit.
The Grand Council of the Royal and Select Masons of Pennsylvania met in Franklin and elected and installed Grand Master Charles Cary of Philadelphia Deputy Grand Master Samuel Yoho of Aston Illustrious Grand Master William Niekenger of Ebensburg Grand Principal Conductor of Work James B. Youngson of Pittsburgh Grand Treasurer A. J. Mautman of Columbia Grand Recorder J. L. Lytle of Lancaster Wilkes-Barre was chosen as the next meeting location.
Major McKinley walked the streets and took a long drive today. His color and sparkle return, and doctors anticipate full recovery by Thursday. Mrs McKinley also improves as grip loosens and health strengthens.
Washington February 2 Senor De Lome states he has received an official cablegram from Madrid that the crown regent has pardoned Sanguilly The cabinet reportedly acted last week and the pardon will be published in Madrid newspapers tomorrow
Harrisburg session notes key bills introduced and killed including the Crothers anti trust measure. Legislation covers telephone service rates dairy milk inspection and street railway regulation with committee actions and adjournment to Monday night.
Harrisburg reports State Treasurer Haywood submitting a detailed statement to discuss losses sustained by the commonwealth under various administrations. The document covers bank failures losses, claims totaling about 22 007 18, and specific settlements including a balance with the bank of Commerce at Erie and deposits prior to 1890.
The House of Lords hears Lord Dunraven request a government briefing on Crete and powers talks. Lord Salisbury reports a telegram outlining autonomy under Turkish suzerainty, with Greece and Turkey notified and force possible if needed. Athens notes refuse to recall Greek troops as powers consider a pretext to end the crisis amid blockade and scarce provisions.
New York shipping bulletin notes steamers Noordhin from Antwerp and Dresden from Iverman arrived. Southwark sails to Antwerp while Ho vel arrives at Bremenhaven and Manitoba at London. Fulda sails from Genoa to New York and Germanic bound for Liverpool pauses at Queenstown.
Altenton Pennsylvania reports the third annual conference of the United Evangelical Church with a large morning service led by Bishop Tuts of Mhicagoe. Four clergymen attend along with slate of lay delegates.
Weather indications today show pair colder northerly winds. Local items include the Benue Dottes Sanguiny case and Harrisburg Dig’s workout. Andrews’ Investigating Committee report, Leewi-A Night at the Playhouses, and Base Ball Goss appear among features.
The Lexow committee questioned coal industry executives led by Sam Sloan of the DL&W about coal price increases and an alleged informal sales agent network. Witnesses including Thomas of the Erie and Holdon of DL&W testified on output, pricing, and past conferences, with some denying fixed prices while noting market forces.
Feb 24 Chawver Conn W J Bryan spoke to about 1 person at the Hyperion theater on bimetallism. Later he addressed the Hotel Merchants’ association banquet. Bryan feared violence from Yale students and was escorted by a police guard from the hotel to the theater.
Somerset February 2 The trial of Dr Mitchell for malpractice leading to the death of Sadie Beall was continued. Mitchell testified he entered the hotel room where Beall was staying and said an operation had been performed before his arrival. The case goes to the jury tomorrow.
An execution for 1.25 dollars was issued today in Laticuuter Pennsylvania against Chickled Zeck, a brewer and bottler in the city. The article notes heavy liabilities tied to the case.
Harrisburg reports that Rev Dr Swallow editor of the Pennsylvania Methodset faces possible arrest on criminal misfeasance charges involving the board of public buildings and grounds the soldiers orphans schools commission and Captain Delaney. A state conference of officials at the executive mansion is under way as investigations proceed.
In the Middle States today expect partly cloudy skies and colder conditions with brisk northwesterly to northeasterly winds. Snow is possible along the coast, followed by a cold wave. Saturday becomes much colder with partly cloudy skies and northerly winds.
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