Fur Garment Clearance Sells Stock Amid Mild Winter
A fur retailer reports an overstocked inventory and a mild winter reducing demand. The firm announces a year start clearance sale to move fur garments, promising a complete clearance this season.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1896
Page
1
Fashion Notes Warn Capes Return In Winter Styles
The article discusses practical thrift and stylish economy driving clothing choices. It notes that prices are cut and fashion favors big sleeves, making jackets over fitted waists impractical, so capes gain a renewed presence in winter wardrobes.
Fur Capes Steep Discounts Highlighted in Ad
An advertisement promotes Fur Capes with extreme care in selection and craft. Prices drop on multiple styles such as Seal Capes and Astrakhan Capes, with discounts from high to low, including Electric Seal Capes and selected Wool Seal Capes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiese
Prices Cut Proportionally on High Class Capes
A selection of Capes described as very high class sold from 45.00 to 66.00 dollars. Prices are reduced by the same proportion across the range, offering uniform discounts on these items.
Sherman Offers Reserve Fund Plan to Stabilize Treasury
In Washington on January 2 the Senate debated Sherman’s resolution to set aside a $100,000 gold reserve in the treasury and keep it separate from current receipts. He argued the tariff policy caused deficits and urged borrowing at home and increased revenue through taxation to cover past and future deficits. The session featured discussion on bond sales and a motion to refer the matter to committees, with adjournment scheduled for Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Sherman Rep. CO
Finance Committee
Congress
Cleveland
Sherman
Kent
United States
Hiking Com
United
Jinanes
Financial scandal engulfs Philadelphia loan firm
The Solicitors' Loan and Trust company at 42 South Fourth Street failed after J Rush Ritter, a real estate officer, speculated heavily in securities and New Jersey real estate. Drafts totaling 204000 were drawn on Ritter and rubber stamped by the firm, cashed by Tradesmen's Bank, and later dishonored. The bank paid 208000 in cash, prompting a bond from the bank president later repudiated by the board. Ritter is critically ill and the Tradesmen's Bank cashier has retired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Luin and Trust Company
South Fourth Street
Thomas DeWitt Coyler
Effingham H. Morris
J. Tush Ritter
Ritter
Chmene Passenger Railway
Indianapolis
New Jersey
Mr. Cook
New York
Billy
Citizens Loan and Trust Company
R Titter
Tradesmen's National Bank
McKee
Hitter
Clay
Sait
Rit
Tradesmen‘'s Bank
Cranberry Breaker Fire Destroys Houses Near Hazleton
A large crane berry breaker owned by A.Parde & Co. burned in less than an hour, causing nearly 100000 in losses. The blaze driven by wind razed several company houses leaving six families homeless. Firefighters battled the flames as the boiler and fan houses were consumed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Cranberry
Hazleton
A. Pardee & Co
Georgia Pine
Two More Dead After St Louis Explosion
In St Louis the day after an explosion two more bodies were recovered from the wreckage. The victims are believed to be L Ley, a shipping clerk, and Jos Cave rock from Excerator Tron and Wire works. By evening twelve of the previously missing were identified among those lightly wounded, but the death toll continues to rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
L. Ley
Excerator Tron and Wire Works
Jos. Cavercock
Rebels Gain Ground In Cuban Insurrection War
Havana reports indicate strengthening insurrection aided by sources loyal to rebels. Comes and Maceo break the Trocha and push across Santa Clara to Matanzas, drawing wavering loyalists to join the insurgents as Cuba enters full war. The government tightens press censorship across Havana and Pinar del Rio to stifle uprising news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Jan
Comes
Maceo
Santiago de Cuba
Santa Clara
Matanzas
Piner del Tilo
Racing Dates Fixed for Regional Jockey Club Meetings
New York January 3 Representatives from the Jockey Club and Brooklyn and Coney Island Jockey Clubs set dates for spring and fall meetings. West Chester Racing Association schedules May through November meets. New York Steeplechase plans Wednesday spring and fall races. Suburban entries grow with several horses named in early list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jockey Chub
Coney Island Jockey Club
Brooklyn
Jockey Chubb
TS. Weat Chester Hocing Association
Brooklyn Jockey Club
Coney Telindk Jockey Club
New York Steeple Chase Association
West Chester Racing Association
Elifford
Helma
Tlagarene
Grady
Plandspring
Domingo
Henry of Navarre
Dorian
Keenan
Belmar
Sir Walter
Investiture of Mer. Francis Satolli at Bali More Cathedral
The ceremony marks the Beretta presentation to a cardinal future pope elector. Archbishop Kain will preach as American archbishops and bishops assemble at Bali More Cathedral with attendees from Missouri and Illinois. Cardinal Gibbons was the first to receive insignia and join the sacred college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thiltimore
Mer
Francis Satolli
Balimore
Sacred College of Cardinals
Rome
Cardinal Gibbons
Kain
St. Louis
Jonkgen
Dellewile
Hennessy
Wichita
Kas
Missouri
Wlinois
Cardinal
Tailor Fatally Wounds Man in West Chester
John J. McClure a tailor shot William Barnes in West Chester Pennsylvania. Barnes is believed to be fatally wounded though recovery is hoped. McClure is in custody. Mrs McClure is described as mother of six and connected to a past elopement with a Philadelphia man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
John J. McClure
William Barnes
McClure
Three Buildings Destroyed Near Hazleton
Fire at McAddo six miles from Hazleton destroyed three buildings occupied by clothing dealers Anthony Pedorovica Issac Shepowlcz and George Medoreki. Loss placed at $10,000 origin of the blaze unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Thrree
Mc-Addo
Hazleton
Anthony Pedorovica
Issac Shepowlcz
George Medoreki
Wealthy Danvale iron works owner killed in home reading incident
John H. Grove of Huntingdon one of the region's wealthiest men was found slain late last night while reading aloud to his family. Grove was part owner of Grove Brothers large iron works at Danvale and owned valuable land interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntingdon
John HH
Grove
Grove Bros
Danyale
Fire in Quebec Destroys Major Portion in Drummondville
A fire at Drummondville, Quebec, today destroyed the greater part of the place. Telegraph and telephone wires are down due to the blaze, details are unavailable, and losses are described as very heavy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
St. Hyacinthe
Drummondville
Local funds distributed and legal actions noted in state items
State school funds nearly exhausted with 4000 remaining. Dr Frank Lenahan elected Lugurne county stall warden. Wilkes Bar re to receive Susquehanna river water supply above Pitts ton. Attorney general collected 905240 for last quarter, 16 percent. Relay Man ioe company of Reading granted capital. Anthony Rice sues Shamokin Street railway for 5000 over sprained ankle. Godward J Hughes, Schuylkill county hotel keeper, under arrest for alleged crime. Samuel Stitee seized at Reading for robbery of Hook and Hand in Birdsboro. A servant pulled hot water on the Hazleton girl in Uniontown, scalding death. A match ignited clothing fatally burning Hannah Morgan at Amine Side station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lenahan
Lugerne
Wilkes-Barre
Ihs
Susquehanna River
Pittston
Acharor
Relay Manioe Company
Reading Capital
Anthony Rice
Shamokin Street Railway
Shamokin
Godward J. Hughes
Schuykill County Almehotee
Hook
Hannah Morgan
Amine Side
Allegheny Valley
Traction Strike Ends as Conductor Rally Fails
The second motormen and conductors strike against the Union Traction Co. ends with only about 1000 of 5000 workers out by noon. General Manager Beetem discharges those not returning by 2 pm. Avram Lutz is expelled from the Amalgamated Association for ordering the strike without authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Secon
Union Traction Company
Avram Lutz
Amalgamated Association
Beeetem
Rectem
Mabon
Amalgrmated Association
Luis
Dun's Review of Trade Explains 1895 Overproduction
The Dun and Company weekly review cites 1895 as marked by 15,197 commercial failures, higher overall nominal wealth, and inflated production driven by speculation. It notes wild price moves in foods and metals, deferred liabilities, and fear of a bond revival shaping trade outlook amid improving railroad earnings and possible bond sales to restore confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R. G. Dun and Company
Paymenia
Mitermnia
Organ Sparks Division in Oaktown Church
Tension grips the Christian church in Oaktown Knox county as an organ introduction divides members. Young adherents push for music while older brethren resist. even after youth gain majority they hesitate to offend the patriarchs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Oaktown
Knox County
Controversy Splits Congregation Over New Organ
In a church debate the introduction of a new organ divides the congregation into pro and anti factions. Older members refuse to attend services when the instrument is played, prompting separate meetings by each side and leaving the minister unable to reconcile the split.
High Officials Criticized by A P A Leader
Detroit January reports W J H Trainor supreme president of the American Protective Association plans an official circular on the group progress and current scene. He says many congress members belong to the A P A and back measures likely to be introduced in the house. Trainor attacks President Cleveland citing papal ties and praises ex president Harrison and other political figures for APLA support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P
Detroit
Mich
W. J. H. Trainor
American Protective Association
Congress
Trainor
Cleveland
United States
Allison
Reed
WS. Linton
Michigan
John H W. Gear
Iowa
W. O. Bradley
Kentucky
Harrison
APLA
Strike Expands at Western New York and Pennsylvania Shops
Buffalo scene grows as about seventy five workers join the walkout over discharge of colleagues. Strikers demand reinstatement and renewal of a ten percent reduction pact from three years ago. A meeting backed the action while a conference with railroad officials explored a hours reduction instead of firings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
New York and Pennsylvania
New York
Pennsylvania
Fire destroys Fairview Hotel at Lakeside resort
Shenandoah Pennsylvania reports the Fairview Hotel at Lakeside a summer resort was completely burned this morning with all contents. Proprietor Richard I Coogan and his sister, the only occupants, narrowly escaped as Coogan awoke to smoke and dragged his sister from bed. He fled through a second-story window due to rising fumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Fairview
Lakeside
Richard
Coogan
Cooran
Pope Offers Mediation In Venezuelan Boundary Dispute
Clerical sources say the pope proposed mediation in the Venezuela boundary dispute but England declined. Vatican archives reportedly uncover documents on Catholic missions in Venezuela showing missions in the Caracas diocese before Britain gained Guiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caracas
Guiana
Woman survives plunge in freezing Conodeguinet Creek
The wife of Alexander Geese, a willing farmer from Carlisle Pennsylvania, attempted suicide by jumping into Conodeguinet Creek. Weighing about 100 pounds she floated for three hours and was pulled out by neighbors near the falls. She was almost frozen but will recover. She could not drown the corklike bobbing in the cold water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Alexander Geese
Geese
Double wedding ends a tangled Ypsilanti love story
In Ypsilanti Michigan last evening Rev R W Van Kirk oversaw a double wedding between Mrs Mary J Bailey a widow and Charles F Dolbee a widower, and Nellie Halley who became both stepdaughter and daughter in law to Dolbee by marrying his son William Dolbee. The families reside in Oakville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ypsilanti
Mich
R. W. van Kirk
Mary J. Bailey
Charles F. Dolbee
Nellie Halley
Charles Dolbee
William Dolbee
William
Oakville
Robber Identified After Slaying by Justice Blane
The body of the highway robber killed by Justice Blane Wednesday night has been identified as Charles Ross of Toronto Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicago
Justice Blane
Charles Ross
Toronto
Ont
Petroleum Field Discovery Reported in Austria Hungary
George H. Murphy, U S commercial agent at Luxemburg, reports great petroleum fields in Austria Hungary to the state department. Baron von Stumm, the German military attache, will be temporarily inconvenienced by a broken arm after a fox hunting accident. Dingley appoints H M Lord of Rockland Maine, clerk of the Ways and Means Committee, with E J Merrill as assistant clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria-Hungary
State Department
George H. Murphy
United States
Luxemburg
Baron von Stumm
Dingley
Ways and Means Committee
H. M. Lord
Rockland
E. J. Merrill
Jameson Expedition Report Amid South Africa Crisis
London reports telegraph restrictions feed rumors on South Africa crisis as Dr. Jameson faces possible execution after a failed filibuster. Amsterdam dispatches state Jameson’s party surrendered after clashes near Krugersdorp with Boers and prisoners were taken to Johannesburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
South Africa
Transvaal
South African Republic
Vadera
Jameson
Johannesburg
Dr. Jameson
United Presse
Foreign Office
Chamberlain
War Office
Admiralty
Amsterdam
Aespatch
Cane Colony
Krugersdorp
Perjured testimony frees Camden man after seventeen months
Charles Atkinson of Camden, released from state prison in May after serving seventeen months, walked free in Trenton. He credited his release to the perjured testimony of Mary Miller, the man’s stepdaughter, who had testified he assaulted her. Atkinson vowed to pursue those who pressured her though he would not prosecute his daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Charles Atkinson
Mary Miller
Atkinson
Agg
Rane
Cave-in at Plymouth Shaft Causes Minor Damage
A partial collapse occurred in the Gaylord shaft at Viymoutiy near Plymouth. Thirteen men who died there two years ago were not affected as workers redirected and the interior sustained only minor damage. No cave-in fatalities reported, and normal operations resumed after an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Wiskee-Dtorve
Padan
Gaylord
Viymoutiy
Finance Committee Debates NYC Convention Site
The finance committee of the Committee of Ind and the New York faction met to discuss the Democratic national convention site and called for a second meeting of the committees on Monday night at the Fifth Avenue Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Committee of Ind
Utth
Piffth Avenue
Commission Meeting in Washington Delayed Absence Noted
The Venesuehin Wamilies commission will assemble in the state department conference room for informal talks. Mr Witte will be unable to attend tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Venesuehin Wamilies Commission
Diptome Ie
State Department
Tomorow
Witte
Financial irregularities touch Offenbure bank chief
A deficit of 40 508 dollars is reported linked to the Savings Bank of Offenbure Ga der and Treasurer Prange Hauer has been arrested. Vienna Bourse notes Kier has offered a gold loan to the United States amounting to about 000000. The Porte agrees to foreign mediation in Constantinople and Aleppo between Turks and Armenians over Zeltoun surrender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ie Savings Bank
Offenbure
Gader
Prange Hauer
Vienna
Kier Hase
United States
Porte
Constantinople
Aleppo
Armen
Hald Zeltoun
Palace at Leadville to Open Today in Cal
A formal opening is planned for the treat the palace at Leadville California. Reports note the event as a significant local ceremony with anticipated attendance and ceremonial activities.
Finley’s Great Annual Linen Sale Opens Monday
Finley announces an annual clearing sale of table linen and related items. Bargains include table linens from 25 cents a yard to double damask at two dollars and a half, napkins from one dollar a dozen to fifteen, plus fine German damasks and John S. Brown & Sons line. Sale runs ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Brown & Sons
Will Be Busy Increase Every Day In The Year
The item hints at daily growth in activity and social ties through better footwear. It suggests more good shoes lead to more good friends as the year progresses. It frames fashion as a social catalyst and daily habit.
Miss Sweeneys Surprise Conscience Money Sent From Nebraska
Miss Care Sweeney of Pittston received an unexpected package from Nebraska containing nearly one hundred dollars. The sender, unnamed, said his conscience troubled him for twenty five years after finding the money his father once lost near Sebastopol, Pittston. Mr Sweeney died twenty two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Care Rhe Sweeney
Pittston
Nebraska
Miss Sweeney
Sebastopol
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Sweeney
Neobraska
Eastern Pennsylvania Weather Fair but Cold
Forecast for eastern Pennsylvania calls for a fair but colder spell with a developing cold wave. Winds shift to northwesterly at night, bringing lower temperatures and brisk conditions overnight into the early morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
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Ice Facts
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Astrakhan Capes
Klobe
Treasury
Mr. Elkins
Huse
Evenker
Secretary of the Treasury
Ram Katah- Who
Mike Itn
Busles
Norman MeaArthur
Excelsior Wire Company
J. Rush Ritter
Heentar
Jockey Clubs
Satolli
Beetem
Lutz
Dun's Review OF Trade
Demann
Boston
Nea
Pope
Fagland
Ciildren
England
Fresa
Leadville
Cal
Charles Hogers
Los Angeles
Elbert Clement
Haverstraw
N.Y
Murphysboro
Henry Jones
Samuel Gompert
John McBride
American Foderation of Labor
Tennessee Pigroes
Memphis
Thomas J. Need
Hastings
Mre
Aers Mick
Othe
Harrisburg
St. Lons
Finley
Mons
Lackawanna Avenue
Wyoming Ave
Weichel the Jeweler
Spruce St
Dime Bank
Weather Report
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