Prices That Youll Feel Less Through Uttleness
The note promises prices so low that moderate earners can afford more beauty at home. It highlights affordable items and a world of prettiness gained for less money than the cost of production.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1897
Page
1
The note promises prices so low that moderate earners can afford more beauty at home. It highlights affordable items and a world of prettiness gained for less money than the cost of production.
A dealer promotes winter clothing with up to half off prices. Children coats, jackets, and schoolwear listed with sale prices ranging from $1.29 to $6.49. Ladies fabrics and fur trimmed coats highlighted as bargain highlights, claiming high quality and up-to-date styling.
The note hints that the entire Cloak stock remains available at the same price ratio. It implies a uniform pricing approach across items and suggests continued access for buyers at the established ratio.
Sworn affidavits detail alleged Wanamaker political operations in 1908. Officers describe an inside view of party organization, payments, and detectives hired to influence supporters and counter opponents. The narrative traces meetings with Van Valkenburg and Dolan and notes financial promises and quid pro quo tactics.
Philadelphia leader Hudolph Blankeburg says the case against Je A. Van Valkenburg is aimed to harm the campaign. He blasts Quay tactics as a ploy to sway votes and warns that the charge will not reach trial.
In Harrisburg, Senator Quay and Senator Penrose arrive at the lodge headquarters where police cordon the crowd. Penrose boasts optimism about votes while Quay testifies to support. Rudolph Jankenbune reports that Wanamaker headquarters will open next day. Governor Hastings remains noncommittal amid expected disclosures and charge rumors.
The article notes Pennsylvania Senator Quay did not speak publicly after a brief encounter at Broad Street Station in Philadelphia. Peter A. B. Widener and others present described a brief private discussion about state politics and Quay’s stance toward a gubernatorial candidate, with Quay asserting confidence in Penrose’s lead.
Report from the district indicates unionists push to raise wages and align miners’ pay. A strike is anticipated following the miners meeting and a Northland convention is planned for next month.
Keefer, a longtime hunter and friend of the group, was fatally injured after a rabbit hunting morning at Wlee Port. Witnesses described a sudden discharge that struck Keefer and left him gravely hurt. he died soon after at the scene. He leaves a wife and is mourned by his close companions, who recall him as the best of friends despite the tragedy.
In a grim incident, 31 year old Harry Hidgely and ? age companion Gee Bethlit, reportedly closed themselves in a room above a stable and released a heavy gas. They were found dead in each other's arms with no known cause of death.
A landslide near Rathmorn in County Kerry remains active after Monday, with moving bog toward the river raising fears of another slide. Local authorities warn residents to stay clear as the bog may shift further.
In Minneipolit Dee 81 Ewelte mutt reports no further bank runs after a recent caillires incident. City authorities assure residents that all is calm and normal banking activity has resumed today.
Governor Morton dismissed Inspector General McLewee after a sharp annual critique that blamed him and other officials. Captain Hoffman was named to replace McLewee and Adjutant General McAlpin arrived at his office amid tense reactions from the National Guard in Albany.
The Third Regiment N G J Weld staff and officers met to decide that the regiment would pay its own way to Washington in March to escort Hobart as vice president. About six hundred men from Hobart area and New Brunswick units will travel, with Company D excluded. The move may inspire other regiments to follow suit.
New York brokers were quiet as the market closed on the year with subdued mood. Traders spoke of a somber finish and the prospect of a fresh start tomorrow while reflecting on a volatile twelve months in the exchange.
Weather fair conditions and market reports appear alongside local items. Two men attempt harm a father figure but are stopped. a public fundraiser seeks funds for St Luke's home. Ringing bells and whistles mark beginnings of events.
Washington reports fear of complications as the Steamer Taintless is barred from unloading firearms without special permission from the Spanish consul at Nuevitas. European powers enforce strict import rules and Spain requires prior authorization, complicating arms shipments amid Cuban unrest and questions of destination and purpose.
A wooden arch once carried Washington’s route near Meenton is being returned to Trenton after a 20 year loan. A 1970 committee collected revolutionary relics and secured the arch from the Miser Armetreum in Trenton.
Aunthonwy Puapading, an inspector at a Stockton suburb plant, was killed when a 200 volt shock passed through his body while he was cleaning equipment and fixing a tilt. He was employed by the company providing power to the site and wore rubber gloves at the time of the incident.
Inbound ships from Antwerp Island and Bremerhaven reach New York ports with cargoes and crews reported in transit. The list includes vessels named Mohawk and others bound for London and New York, with stops at Bremen and Rotterdam and connections to Genoa and Se York.
Catholic Standard reports arrival of papal briefs dated December 8 appointing Very Rev. P. Preendergast to the titular See of Selilio and as auxiliary to the Archbishop of Philadelphia.
In the Middle tales today, clear and considerably warmer weather, changing to brisk southeasterly winds. Tonight fog and clouds. Saturday brings partly cloudy skies, warmer conditions, brisk winds, coast fog, and possible rain with dangerous winds.
The notice announces aMuslin Undershirt sale starting Saturday January 2 1897 with attractive prices. It highlights child’s short white dresses and kilt skirts as part of the offerings and urges immediate purchases.
London editorials in the Daily News discuss Spain's cruelties and US opinion. A Paris correspondent notes potential for compromise in Spanish American tensions and hints Senor Conevas may abandon his vow. Mrs Hendricks dies in a house fire started by arson at the corner of Alliston and Cheating streets.
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