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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1897
Page
1
A catalog style notice highlights items bought for the holiday trade including fancy goods toys books crystal and notions. The listing emphasizes a wide range of gift categories available for customers this season.
An advertising note touts Take-'em-Away prices on gloves described as inexpensive and stylish. The offer promises affordable means for homemakers to add prettiness to homes at a cost lower than production.
A local sale advertises 10 children coats in heavy tweed at sale price 1.29, 60 coats at 1.98, 60 fur trimmed child coats at 2.98, 65 ladies kersey coats at 4.29, 6 kersey capes and 2 jackets with sale prices from 4.69 to 6.49. The text touts quality and “record breaker” values across multiple items.
Editorials describe Penrose gaining clear momentum against Wanamaker with 148 pledges and a projected victory margin. Mackey faces pressure and possible arrest while Leach and Van Valkenburg trade blame for Wanamaker’s collapse. Reading clerk contest and delegate alignments update the tense political landscape in Harrisburg and Philadelphia.
Harrisburg Pa Jan 2 There has been no change in the senatorial situation as word spreads that a warrant for Mackey may be issued and his arrest probable today continuing the uncertainty surrounding the race in Harrisburg.
Washington January 3 California delegates seek cabinet posting after uniting factions within the party. McKinley desires Pacific coast recognition and may appoint an Oregon man. Oregon Senator Dolph could be named secretary of the interior if Californians fail to agree. San Francisco’s John D Spreckles rumored for navy secretary.
In Johnstown Pa the Cambria open hearth mill will resume tomorrow and the steel works blooming and billet mills Tuesday restoring work for many idle men. The Johnson Steel Motor works will also restart next week. Orders for 10000 tons of hardened steel for the Pennsylvania Railroad will keep mills busy. General Superintendent Tarcis authorized the statement.
Carver Vosburg, a 40 year old prominent resident of this place, died last evening from a self inflicted gunshot wound. No reason can be assigned for the act and the tragedy is reported by the Beranton Tribune of Wyalusing.
Dense fog blankets upper and lower bay corridors with no ships entering Narrows since morning. Several steamers delayed outside the Sandy Hook bar while Aurania sails from Liverpool and other vessels await clearer conditions. Dr Theodore G Wormley a noted chemist and Penn med school professor died today. born April 18 1814 in Wormleysburg Pa and educated at Dickinson College and Philadelphia Medical College.
Gonzales de Quesada, Cuban representative in Washington, leads the unrecognized legation and pursues Cuban independence. He enjoys social backing from prominent wives and senators while claiming a potential $100,000 to aid the cause. The Quesadas were once wealthy Porto Rican landowners with a storied lineage.
Winter storm blankets Minnesota with 7 to 16 inches of snow while drifting winds hinder rail service and telegraph lines. The blizzard stretches into South Dakota and Nebraska, with cold air arriving and concerns for livestock amid deteriorating temperatures.
In Havre, Aurania from Liverpool arrives amid traffic to New York by Licsula from Queenstown. Pu thi from New York is noted as slighted and other vessels such as Mataburg and Edem from Amsterdam are listed in transit toward New York.
Archibishop Guglielmo Acquavella of Naples, born April 13 in Aversa, was created cardinal on March 4, 1851. He was liberal and conciliatory and enjoyed wide popularity during his tenure.
Weather indicates showers and warmer conditions today. A Wanamaker Room collapse is predicted. Californians seek cabinet posts. General Macny reportedly alive. Local notes include sermons by Rev Tholin and others. A warrant for Dr Mackey appears amid a string of regional items.
Reports from Tavana via Key West claim that Mateo Maceo is alive and recovering rapidly at a hospital, with plans to move him to the United States once able. Havana trembles with speculation as Weyler’s position weakens, protests rise, and rumors of brutal Guanabacoa killings fuel fear among residents and foreign nationals seeking consular protection.
Elections held across Paris and regions test radical forces. Radicals fail to unseat moderate Republic candidates as voters decide in multiple districts. Results indicate shifts in the Senate balance and set the stage for national political realignments.
A Union County National Bank cashier Henry Tete of Liberty Indiana reportedly hanged himself yesterday. Neighbors say his health was good and no motive can be assigned for the act. His local affairs were in order and no other cause is given for the suicide.
The notice announces the start of the 1897 season for a Muslin Underwear Sale. It highlights the launch date and location details, urging patrons to attend.
Fargo city report notes temporary embarrassment as the National Bank Examiner took possession of the ill dens National bank yesterday amid little disturbance. General opinion holds the issue temporary and not lasting.
A hotel complex including Hig Hotel Harned in Avalon and the Pivers building suffered major destruction from a fire. The blaze damaged surrounding area near Nie Ubemuri, Lae, and caused extensive property loss. Emergency crews battled flames for hours, with no immediate report of fatalities.
The forecast reports today in New York a cloudy and mild day with brisk easterly winds. Rain is expected by afternoon followed by a stormier evening as a warm front moves in and a cold front ushers in a colder wave.
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