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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1896
Page
1
The brief report highlights our annual gathering with local officials, volunteers, and residents sharing updates. Key topics include upcoming projects, funding goals, and community milestones, underscoring ongoing collaboration and public engagement.
The text invites Scranton residents to visit a store for a large dress goods display. It emphasizes viewing over purchasing and notes that almost all of the great annex has been devoted to showing new dress fabrics, promising a noteworthy opening.
A new Jacquard weave offers a silk moire effect on a multi colored close marble ground. The resulting pattern presents a warm subdued tone palette and a wave like harmony of colors that overwhelms descriptive writing.
The article describes knotted line effects in warm colors and tints, Diced Crepons, two tone Crepons with new textures, and plaid-inspired surfaces that depart from bright clan tartans on silk textures. It highlights inventive textile ideas capturing attention.
A catalog note says staple buyers have not been neglected as weaves are improved in texture and fineness with all new colorings. The cloths include cashmeres serges henriettas mohair storm berages lansdowns whipcords cheviots mohair coverts bicycle cloths zebelines bright plaids and more. Assortments are unlimited and values better than last season.
The missive reports Richard Olney’s presidential bid as the spark of a Massachusetts political war. Factions lash at Carlisle and Quincy allies, while Russell gains via federal office leverage. Rumors tie O’Neill to upcoming clashes. Republicans flirt with a four-man St Louis ticket.
In New York on February 2 the planned Blue and Gray parade for July 4 which would have joined Union and Confederate veterans has been scrapped. Colonel A G Dickinson, Confederate Veterans camp leader and Southern Democratic head, cited opposition among leaders and Grand Army of the Republic Commander Ivan N Walker who said most G A R leaders in major cities objected to the parade.
Samuel Edison father of Thomas Edison died in Norwalk Ohio at age ninety two. Born in Nova Scotia on August 11 1804 he lived much of his life in Milan Ohio and Port Huron Michigan. He visited his niece Mrs W A Poyer on the way to his winter home of his son in Fort Myers Florida.
President Pro Tem Winters and Secretary Campbell of the Window Glass Workers Association faced a chilly reception in Jeanette Pennsylvania. Local glass workers adopted resolutions in support of Simon last night amid tense lengthy discussions over the proposed policy and labor stance.
The deposed president Burne visited the Chambers Aickee Glass factory with new officers who urged workers to acknowledge authority. Winters introduced him and duty workers stopped work. The acting president left as tempers cooled, about four men and boys jeered outside. Winters and Campbell waited in Squire Berthune's office until train time. No violence occurred.
The Pennsylvania State Editorial association elected officers for the ensuing year in Harrisburg. President J. W. Matey of Lansford. Vice President WM. T. Wiley of Elizabeth. Second Vice President J. B. Sanders of Wilkes-Barre. Third Vice President RR. McKee of Freeport. Secretary and Treasurer ROH. Thoms of Mechanicsburg. Assistant Secretary KR. Thomas of Mechanicsburg. Corresponding Secretary Mrs. J. W. Storer of Mount Joy. Executive committee includes William M. Taggeert of Philadelphia, H. R. Snyder of Connellsville, W.C. Kreps of Greencastle, Kk. FP. Acheson of Washington. Addison & Burk of Philadelphia. A proposed hel law draft was adopted as the basis for a bill to be presented in the legislature. The association will push for a law providing publication of all laws in county newspapers.
Senator Vikings refutes Cleveland report claiming he supported McKinley for the St. Louis convention and denies declaring a presidential preference. He says West Virginia delegates should not be pledged in advance and urges southern Republicans to send unpledged delegates to confer in St. Louis.
Report from Aziz dated February 26 notes Cocopa volcanoes seventy five miles southwest of Yuma erupting with hot water steam and mud clouds rising hundreds of feet. Dry cones and a mountain range vent smoke both day and night seen fifteen miles west at a poth twelve miles north of the mountain base.
New York city reports two young sisters Flora Hodakise five years old and May Hodakise three burned to death in a Brooklvn house fire at 18 Prospect Place. The blaze started when the children played with matches. Fire crews extinguished the flames and recovered the bodies shortly after.
Dr William Whitehead the famed faith healer arrives in Aurora and leases the Orchard House hotel to house and treat the lame and ill. He will provide free treatment board and newspapers and make the facility a fixture in the city as attendees flock to his prayers for cures.
John Murphy fatally wounded Frank Ellis this afternoon at Stanford while Ellis was being moved from the jail to the courthouse to stand trial for murder. Ellis formerly served as marshal of Junction City in this county last May and had killed Murphy while resisting arrest.
In Fayette Quebec Aivah MetCammon aged 19 and Tom Atherton aged 22 fought for Marion Holmes. McCammon suffered a fatal blood clot from a heavy blow and died this afternoon. Atherton fled to avoid arrest.
Harrisburg issued a proclamation designating April 10 and 24 as Arbor days with local date choice. Citizens urged to observe the occasion to promote tree protection over destruction. Norristown notes ex-District Attorney James B. Holland first to announce as Republican state chairman to succeed Senator M L Quay.
Washington reports the treasury gold reserve at the close of business today stood at 124000 dollars with withdrawals for the day totaling 300 dollars. From January 1 to February 24 the withdrawals page shows a total of 2413.3 dollars or more than a specified amount.
reports from New York claim a wealthy backer offered Ballington Booth and Eva Booth up to a million dollars to launch an independent Salvation Army like movement in the United States. Ex commander Ballington Booth may pursue evangelical work rather than lead a new army.
Afternoon events halted citywide with business suspended schools dismissed and many buildings draped in mourning reflecting a local tragedy.
Scott Jackson admits improper relations with Pearl Bryan in a jail interview, alleging William Wood shared guilt. Wood partly corroborates, denying all but admitting relations with his cousin. Police court hearing for Jackson and Walling scheduled for tomorrow.
Philadelphia February 26 A renewal of unrest among motormen and conductors of the Union Traction company is threatened after grievances were presented to the central committee of the Amalgamated Association. The issues stem from alleged nonfulfillment of a peace commission agreement with the company and its workers. The committee referred the grievances to the peace commission, raising fear of a possible strike in May or June.
The celebrated stallion Direct sold for 8250 to James Kutler of New York City, about one third of his owner Monroe Salisbury’s hoped value. Mare Lesa Wilkes brought 4150 in the afternoon sale, both prices considered below worth amid generally small bids for trotting stock.
Springfield reports the Empire theater bout featured Tom Moriarity of Holyoke and Stanton Abbott of England in a 20 round match that ended in a draw. Abbott controlled exchanges early and Moriarity drew blood, with Moriarity nearly knockout in round thirteen before Abbott rallied to the final bell. A telegram from Doyle of Philadelphia offered a prospective match with the Berar apeett winner.
Allentown Pa Feb 6 The theory that Kline Frederick and Asher Barnes disappeared Monday night near Catasaqua was proved true with Barnes body found last night near the Crane Tron works about a half mile from the canal entry The body was underwater and located by an electric search light Fredericks body remains missing confirming the canal drowning theory
Horace Coulter, a Newark youth, hypnotized Edward Powers and convinced him a glass diamond was real. Powers swallowed the supposed gem to hide the theft, then believed the glass forced upward. Coulter, an amateur, has successfully worked with ten Newark subjects.
In Wilmington North Carolina Major W. McClammy of Scotts Hill Pender County died instantly when a boiler exploded on his plantation engine. The fireman Alfred Spellman also perished. McClammy was a Confederate Army officer and former congressman.
The Funeral Directors' Association of Pennsylvania met in Harrisburg to approve holding its state convention at Gettysburg on the first Monday in June. Prominent members attended the meeting.
Representative Hartman of Montana says a majority of Americans favor bimetallism over gold. He notes free silver Republicans may defect and backs a 16 to 1 silver standard, while Pennsylvanians show little current silver sentiment and Indiana Republicans expect no major defections. The story surveys regional views ahead of the St. Louis convention.
Harrisburg announces state stock sanitary board rules to provide free tuberculin and inspection on request. Owners must assist exams, separate infected cattle, disinfect stables, and refrain from using milk and cream unless heated to 185 degrees for seven minutes. The board may issue certificates but owners pay inspection costs if needed.
Lincoln Nebraska February 26 The Lincoln city council passed William Lawler s cigarette ordinance prohibiting use of cigarettes cigars or tobacco by persons under 18 within city limits Police may arrest without a warrant Offense carries a fine up to 25 dollars Lawler also authored the recent curfew ordinance
Dayton Feb 26 The Big Four passenger train from Cincinnati due at 4 30 narrowly escaped a wreck when an engineer spotted ties stacked on the track between Carrollton and Alexandersville weighted with stones. He reversed the engine and used air brakes, preventing disaster. No crew to the perpetrators.
Mrs. P. FE. Snyder is named fourth class postmaster at Spring Hill. Governor Hastings seeks the arrest of Charles F. Lippy in York county. Hamaker of Mearville Craw ford counts is reappointed to the state medical examiners board representing the State Medical Society. The governor and Mrs. Hastings with officials plan a noon departure by special train for Carlisle to meet Secretary Lamont and inspect the Indian school.
Plaids, Etc promotes an early inspection of its complete stock. The store showcases an elegant array of latest trimmings and fabrics for discerning customers seeking finishings and styles.
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