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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1897
Page
1
A summary of items for the holiday trade lists fancy goods, toys, books, and crystal notions bought for the season. The store highlights a broad selection aimed at gift buyers, reflecting a diverse inventory and festive shopping appeal.
Prices that you’ll scarcely feel due to their low level make it possible for people of moderate means to acquire a world of prettiness for less money than the articles cost to produce.
A local tailor promotes winter weight cloaks and garments described as up-to-date and well made. The advertisement emphasizes quality and value, suggesting shoppers can find sturdy winter wear at the shop. The note invites customers to browse the offered goods and implied tailor-made options.
Sixty children coats offered in heavy tweed mixtures at sale price $1.29. Additional coats for children and ladies include warm school garments, fur trimmed coats, high neck jackets, and velvet collar jackets. Prices range from $4.29 to $6.49 with a pattern of sale pricing throughout.
Harrisburg Pa January 1 There is little change in the senatorial race except Wanamaker gains and his campaign headquarters opening. Rumors of arrests in bribery swirl but no action by either side. Frank Willing Leach arrives from Philadelphia and denounces improper spending while predicting Wanamaker victory and a lengthy struggle ahead.
Indianapolis reports Secretary Melhralth of the AFL renewed accusations against President Gompers at a federation convention in Cincinnati. He produced letters allegedly showing talks between Gompers and Colonel Wetmore facilitating a meeting with Chairman Jones’s forces. Gompers denied the claims in Chicago, calling McGraith a liar and a scoundrel.
United States Senator Walcott of Colorado, who met with President-elect McKinley, lays plans for an international bimetallic conference by sounding English negotiators. He is staying at the Walcott Hotel before sailing for London, and would not discuss the pending approval from the president-elect.
Mrs Emma Bets aged 40 was shot in the third story of the house at 1216 North Fourth Street today. Police delayed for about an hour before learning of the death and could not determine who fired the shot. They arrested Mrs Christian Engle the wife mistress of the place. A man named Andy Schmidt lived in the
A house vanishes under police action as Mrs Enele helps a Tete woman who arrived at noon with an injury. A man was found shot by a gun owned by Schmidt after Mrs Mingle returned. The Bets woman had moved here three years ago from Heai ng.
Governor Frank Black was inaugurated in Albany in a brief ceremony attended by Republicans from across the state. The oath was administered by Secretary of State Palmer after a prayer by Bishop Doane. Black and staff then held a public reception from 1 to 2 PM with officials and military units in attendance.
A Havana dispatch reports fifty one men of a filibuster expedition aboard the steamer Three Friends were drowned after landing on a barren island near Madrid while trying to reach the coast. Spanish gunboats pursued the vessel and exchanged fire. arms and provisions on board were used to aid the men. The ship was forced to abandon the expedition, and three hundred and sixty rifles aboard were lost.
In Grand Rapids Michigan two men were shot and two policemen beaten in a Waterloo street saloon riot this afternoon. Officers John Verglour and William Herrington confronted by a hostile crowd led by Hunk Treadwell and Orle Krager. Revolvers fired bricks and bottles as the crowd attacked the officers. Treadwell was shot in the right breast and is reported serious. Verglour lies unconscious. Several arrests have been made.
In North Cambridge the shoe mender Samuel Whittaker shot his wife Catherine in the afternoon, blowing off the top of her head. He then attempted suicide by cutting his throat with a taxor, and was taken to a hospital in critical condition. Whittaker, about 50, and Catherine, a few years younger, left eight children. Neighbors describe frequent quarrels and alcohol as a cause.
Ambassador Hustis hosted a New Year reception in Paris drawing large American attendance. Notable guests included Mr Summel E. Mores, the American consul general, and others. the event highlighted the strong U S presence in Paris and featured officials from the embassy and consulate.
In Norfolk Virginia on January 1, Chief M J Aeon of the tire department was shot five times by American Chief rank Wood during an afternoon confrontation. Two bullets struck him one in the back and one in the right thigh. Wood was reported for drunkenness, and Mayor Mayawae ordered the arrestee detained pending further action.
New York on January 1 reports arrivals and departures of vessels. Allen from Bremen arrived. H M H Meier sailed for Bremen. Misotesippi from London Libertina from Glasgow State of California from Glasgow Sighted Path from Hamburg bound for New York passed the Lilyard.
A blast at the Miami Powder Company works near Xenia occurred shortly after noon today. Avijah Kreteer and Joseph Hopping, both workers at the mill, were fatally injured.
Washington dispatch outlines Spanish plans to extend Porto Rico style reforms to Cuba once the insurrection is quelled. A three-tier administration would include a council of administration with limited suffrage, a provincial assembly, and municipal aldermen chosen by boards. The home government retains tax law control, while budget appropriations would be set by the council subject to Madrid approval. The reforms echo the 1805 decree but have not yet been enacted due to upheaval.
The steam er Commodore, commanded by Captain Edward Murphy, left Jacksonville for Cienfuegos with arms and ammunition after clearance was granted despite a protest by the Spanish consulate. The vessel stuck in the mud near the harbor and was assisted by the revenue cutter Boutwell.
A fire at the Express Stables in Jersey City on Communinm avenue destroyed the big stalls of the United States Express company. The blaze, likely incendiary, threatened 170 horses though all were saved. Prompt firefighting limited the loss to about 1,000 dollars.
Rear Admiral Brerrett of the United States Navy died at his city residence at midnight. He retired voluntarily in 1900 while commanding the Ashade station. He previously oversaw the Naval Home in Philadelphia for several years and has since resided in Washington.
In Youngstown on January 1 a 1 year old and a woman died from coal gas exposure after a party at James Bey’s home. Four others were found unconscious and removed to air. The gas caused the asphyxiation.
Pittsburg January 1 special committee appointed by the American Bessemer Association to revive the defunct steel pool has completed its report. The plan proposes large firms buy up smaller mills and retire them, allowing remaining mills to dominate billets and finished products, set prices, and share dividends with idle owners. The report will be presented at an upcoming meeting likely in Pittsburgh or New York.
In Washington on New Year’s Day the secretary of state and Mrs Olney hosted a diplomatic corps breakfast at their residence for about 150 guests. Mrs Olney’s hosts included Mrs George Gray and several prominent society aides. In the afternoon the Olneys received callers while the Vice President and Mrs Stevenson presided in the Norman indoors. cabinet members also met visitors after the White House reception.
In Pittsburgh Pennsylvania on January 1 the thirty fifth annual school newsboy and bootmaker event hosted by the Leader honored youths with a meal at Od Olty hall. A large group of boys attended, expressing gratitude for the feast and celebrating the publication’s role in the community.
The morning edition offers weather hints slightly warmer temperatures and local society items. It includes notes on religious circles social events in Seranton and looming topics like the next Secretary of the Treasury and local Moor Board discussions.
The Engineering and Mining Journal notes US mineral production valued at 3655, SU486 for 1896, with declines in some metals and boosts in others. Gold output reached 47 million dollars, copper rose sharply, silver fell, and coal output totaled around 141.77 million tons, with notable changes across lead, zinc, quicksilver, and related substances.
Notices posted at the Carnegie Homestead Steel Works announce readjustments in open hearth wages. The proposed cuts, likely 5 to 10 percent, provoke worker anger and a committee visit to General Superintendent Schwab who promised to present the matter to company officials. About 100 workers in the affected department face changes, though not all will be impacted.
Early morning rear end collision on the New York Central railroad near here between two freight trains killed John Cook fireman and Charles Vogel brakeman both of Albany. Several cars caught fire and were burned causing a loss of 0,000.
In Sixeter township during the New Year turnover a old army musket exploded injuring Matthew Moyer and Chalvin Harkheart. Moyer’s arm was mangled beyond repair and had to be amputated while Harkheart sustained severe wounds above the right ear and eye.
Finleys announces the opening of the season with a Muslin Underwear Sale starting Saturday January 2 1897. Prices are stated as attractive to prompt early purchases.
New York city resident Jon Swett, longtime employee of Adams Kaxta'ecen and founder of the Adame Express company, died this afternoon at age seventy five. The late Mr Swett helped establish local businesses and was known in business circles for his long service.
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