Enthusiastic Crowds Grow as Exhibition Nears Close
An excited public flock gathers daily to view the current exhibition which will be withdrawn in a few days. The organizers urge visitors to see the display while it remains on view and intact.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1897
Page
1
Display Promises Preview of 1897 Spring and Summer Weaves
A preview claims the display offers the best opportunity for ladies to view all the finest fabrics arriving in spring and summer of 1897, based on the display's knowledge.
Dressed Women and Their Ways
A promotional notice urges Scranton readers to visit the annex before Wednesday to avoid missing items related to a fashion display of dressed women and their styles.
Blockade of Crete Continues Amid Greek Demands
Reports from Athens and Salonica describe intensifying military and logistical actions as Greek forces face a potential withdrawal from Crete. Provisions scarcity grows, Turkish troop movements increase, and international editors urge Greece to accept powers demands while public sympathy for Cretan Christians rises.
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Athens
London
George Bias
Salonica
Mhysorya
Red
Sayal
Boghleh Gounti
Tshind
Crete
Thyes
Corufser Etna
Hileripetia
Syra
Chronicle
Henry Norman
George
Greece
Italy
Palermetunleht
Crisp
Lilialn
Garibaldi
Interference Powers Back Moslems in Exterminating Christians
Moslem forces and Turkish troops patrol Crete amid claims the alliance powers would defend Constantinople. The acting governor spreads false stories of Greek mistreatment to incite Muslim anger, while warships in the harbor protest a breach of the armistice as tensions rise and intercession looms.
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Lurgne
Lehmai Pusiin
Candia
Temail
Venezuela Commission Winds Up Final Session
The Venezuelan commission in Washington held what appeared to be its last session, effectively winding up its affairs after today’s meeting.
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Washington, Fel
Venezuelan Commission
Commission closes as arbitration task concludes
The commission ends its existence after hearing testimony and producing reports. Its work will simplify upcoming arbitration trials as all data and records will be available for arbitrators to use. This printing phase will place materials at the arbitrators’ disposal for their review.
Developments Expected in Washington Appointments
Cleveland residents M. A. Fianna, his wife, and daughters Mabel and Ruth left for Washington. Ma Fianna said she may not return for several months depending on future developments. Governor Buchnell may forward papers appointing His to Mia out Sheriff Sheian's term, with national chairman to be inducted March 4 after cabinet confirmations.
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Cleveland
M.A
Fianna
Mabel
Ruth
Weshington Tiliay
Hana
Washington
Buehnelle
Pipers
Mrt
Sheian
Tern
Dr Swallow Arrested Over State Libel Charges
Dr. Swallow editor of the Pennsylvania Methodist faces two criminal libel charges after publishing allegations about state officials and furnishings. A Philadelphia secretary for Soldiers' Orphans Schools affirms the charges are baseless and that the articles libel the commission. The case, argued as a method to uncover truth, could go to trial with the goal of a public inquiry if Swallow dies not prove the allegations.
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S. ©. Swallow
Pennsylvania Methodist
Tudiny
Conference of State
W. B. Showart
Philadelphia
Soldiers’ Orphans Schools
Orellaile Iidders
Swallow
Commission of Soldiers
Delaney
Gutrio
Onweeldental
Coverin
Heaethign
Bert
Jan Swallow
Fwallow
Indiet Inernti
Penney Warin Rallyout Company to Build Branch Line
Local authorities confirm plans to connect Lovett in this county with Beaty Paws in Farmerget County by a branch line. The project involves the White company expanding rail access, with official assurances reported from Johnstown IA.
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Johnstown
Penney Lwarin Rallyout Comeny
Literaiab White Company
Lovett
Beaty Paws
Bank Peller Sentenced in Philadelphia Embesslement Case
Pel Ayoy M Relie, a feller connected to the Barmera National Bank of Lebanon, pleaded guilty to embezzling about a sum from bank funds. Judge Butler sentenced Relie to five years in the federal penitentiary in the southeastern district.
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Bank Peller
Philadelphia
Pel. O
Ayoy M. Relie
National Brenk
Lebanon
Builer
Wiethet Pour
Eusterhm
One Cent Assessment Placed by AFL Leader
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, has levied an assessment of one cent per member. The action comes after a national convention at Chicago authorized a campaign to defend the hour law.
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Columbus, Co
Peb. S
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Chielanail
Lounaville Council Bans Women From Theaters
Both branches of the Lounaville city council approve an ordinance prohibiting women from nearbg site in theaters and public halls. Mayor Todd plans to sign it tomorrow.
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Lounaville
Todd
Banguilly Released From Prison Telegram Report
Secretary Clavy received a telegram from Consul General Lee stating Banguilly has been released from prison today in Washington.
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Snoguilly
Washington
Clavy
Lee
Banguilly
Toiluy
Record of Extreme Cold in Stilwater Minnesota
The brief item notes a winter cold snap in Stilwater Minnesota with temperatures dipping to four degrees below zero. It references a date in February and mentions a light fog. The readable text centers on a historic cold period during the season.
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Stilwater
Minn
Dinner Tendered Hon. Roles Penrose at Philadelphia Banquet
United States Senator elect Roles Penrose was honored with a complimentary dinner in Philadelphia. The event drew about 600 guests and moved to the Horticultural Hall to accommodate the crowd. Penrose spoke on expanding Pennsylvania's commercial facilities and thanked Republican leaders for their support.
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Philadelphia
United States
Roles Penrose
Walton
Tsadeve Sole
Rte
Pennsylvannia Veatue
E- Hublican Chiles
Nenelusiety ii
Pennsylvania
Cabinet speculation and health weigh on editor Reid
In Canton February dispatches discuss cabinet formation and possible roles for Colonel McCouch and Wen Whitelaw Reid. The piece notes Reid’s health improving slowly while Major Abhinsey recovers in Kenley and references insiders advising against risky public duties for Reid.
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Canton
Ai le
C. McCouch
New York
Wen. Whitelaw Rel
The
Tribune
Reid
Major MaKinkey
Abhinsey
Kenley
Efforts to Save Jackson Move in Kentucky Court
Colonel George Washington states Jackson will go to execution without confession. Governor Bradley informed that Mrs Jeekeyn plans to travel to Frankfort to intercede, but Diradies will not commute the sentence. Officials say the men deserve a fair trial, but no clemency will be granted regardless of confession.
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Louisville
George Washington
Miiterney
Alonno
Ainte
Diradies
Hearing Held Over Criminal Libel Charge Against Piltsburg Leader
In Pittsburg, Midstate Cadet Bail and Piltsburg Leader editor Mittshers and managing editor Joseph T. Nevin faced a hearing before Alderman McMentored on criminal libel charges. Witness testimony highlighted alleged defaming actions tied to local press operations and a related Commercial Gazette case.
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Mittshers
Phenilot Nevin
Joseph T. Nevin
Lacinees Mengeer
Tie Lendey
Cour Gy
Magee
Jinn
Legion of Ye Ena
Efitowind
Mauth A. Taganda
Notable Civil Engineer Thomas Seabrook Dies at Home
Whiladelphia reports the death of Thomas Seabrook a prominent civil engineer linked with the Pont eyivenia allroad project He directed the consolidation of the road in Pittsburgh and surrounding area at his residence Wednesday This obituary notes his key role in the construction effort and his prominence in the field.
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Thomas Seabrook
Ehiowe
Pittsborg
Vicinlty
Somerset Man Found Guilty in Death at Allegheny General
In Somerset Pennsylvania on February 26 Dy W PF Mitchell was found guilty of participating in a criminal operation that led to the death of Satie Beall at Allegheny General Hospital on June 2 A motion for a new trial will be filed.
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Somerset
Dy W
Mitchell
Satie Beall
Allegheny General Hospital
Bicycle Race Score Report From Chicago Keb
A garbled recount shows a bicycle race score in Chicago with unclear rider names and numbers including Lontgh, Ashinger, Stewart and others. The fragment lists various figures such as 1002 and 1455 with no coherent results or placements.
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Bicyele Ruece
Chicago
Lchinner
Alillor
Ashinger
Lawson
Huison
Ban. Nuit
Stewart
Public Buildings Bill Favored For Atlantic City Project
Washington report states the house committee on public buildings and grounds favored bills authorizing a public project at Atlantic City New Jersey with a funding limit of 9609 dollars.
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Washington
House Committee On Public Buildings
Atlantic City
Nod
Railway Commission Proposed in Harrisburg
A bill introduced by John I Shaw of Allegheny would create a state railway commission to regulate all railroads. It sets a three member board appointed by the governor for five years, with strict conflicts rules and annual reports, and caps expenses at 340000. The act requires annual sworn financial statements and a yearly salary of 400 for each commissioner.
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Board of Commissioners
Menere Superviedia
Trad
Tt le
Mimnager
Reilroad
Conm
Railroad company liable for coupling injuries at Blair County trials
Meant to read as a verdict in Blair County courts finding a railroad employer may bear responsibility for injuries to a worker. The case describes two cars coupled during a mishap with a man named Me company possibly liable for similar future suits if responsible in this incident.
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Hollesahure
Blair County
Ti. O. Atnek
Bratoeman
Pennsylvania Rallvent Company
Satthy
Ale Mauk
Danny
Carson boxing camp reports strong form and weather woes
Carean Mev Feb 2 Dan Stu art pavilium crowded with carpenters as Brady notes James as a young giant. Corbett and Fitzsimmons rest and spar. Brady predicts victory while Australian bias fades. Telegraph crowd and Carson City costs mount as Western Union expands service and fleet targets move forward despite heat and mud.
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Brady
Jemves
Jim
Illesimniuns
Vis Quietus
Comlett
Tietoi
Woods
Corbett
Worbett
Frreelymons
Wretern Union Telegraph
Prn
Jaynes
Vtall
San
Carson City
Pennsylvania Earnings Report from January to February
The report details earnings and expenses for January and February across Pennsylvania entities. It lists railroad operations, local businesses, and various accounts with figures showing income, costs, and net outcomes for the period.
Weather and Politics Glance Through Early Morning Notes
A breezy summary touches on weather indications, state supervision at railways, Senate topics, trade reviews, local statutes, church affairs, and regional news. It mentions Grover Cleveland era administration context and an inaugural reference, with County Commissioner reports and valley updates.
Unclear Maritime Dispatch Report From Branwin to New York
Fragmentary steamship arrival note lists Branwin route to New York with references to oats and imports. Mentions London and Massachusetts and February, but many words are garbled. No coherent event or dates clearly established.
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New York
Mel
Trive
Branwin
Incomplete OCR weather note from early town diary
Fragmentary entry records chilly morning with a thermometer reading and coal shortages noted. Text is garbled, hindering clear details or dates.
Weather forecast for New York region and surrounding areas
New York and nearby regions expect fair and clear conditions today with a sharp drop in temperatures. Winds shift from fresh north to west, bringing a cold wave, then Sunday will be colder with fair skies and windy conditions from the west and southwest.
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New York
Finleys Shirt Waists Offer Broad Novelty Line
Finleys Shirt Waists presents latest novelties up-to-date designs and perfect fit with popular prices. New silk and linen batiste stripes plain and lace effects showcased. Embroidered chiffons praised as finest Scranton display.
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Scranton
Baseball League Drafts Rule Changes Amid Arbitration Session
League directors meet to settle disputes over equity clause and timing for annual arbitration. Revisions limit coaches on base paths to one when a single runner remains, and allow a second coacher to assist after first base is reached. Officials plan to finish umpire rulings and adjourn sine die.
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Buster
Brdekbs
Washington
New York
Loch
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