Dress Goods Slaughter Notes In Market Week
In Dress Goods We have marked for slaughter this week the newest fabrics on the market with the most desirable shades.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1897
Page
1
Departmental Sale Policy Memorandum
A department states that these are examples of actions taken, with no spared resources and prices set at cost or below. The note emphasizes that everything is offered to customers at or under cost.
20 Pieces 38 Inch All Wool Boucle Saltings
Textile sale note lists 38 inch bouclé fabrics in saltings with Hourette effects in high colors. Bold all season at sale price.
Double Sold Novelty Saltings in Crochet Weave Assortment
A retailer promotes 40 pieces of novelty saltings with a new crochet weave effect in a large range of shadings. Offered for the season at sale price of 19 cents.
Persian Novelties 38-Inch Winter Weight Suits Sale
Offer for 15 pieces of 38 inch Persian novelty fabrics marketed as winter weight and among the best in stock, advertised as a seasonal sale item with strong display and value.
8 Inch Crochet Novelties Color Effects Sale
Crochet novelties offered in brown blue wave garnet and other colors. Sold all season at 4ic a yard.
Silk and Wool Mosaic Saltings With Inlaid Effects
A decorative 40 inch display features blue navy brown and garnet silk and wool mosaic saltings with inlaid effects offered as a seasonal novelty item.
Silk and Wool Brooches Featured in Seasonal Colors
Display highlights include black white, black funnel, navy brown, seorage and brown, navy and black. Sold throughout the season for 62ty,c.
Silk and Wool Hair Lined Stripes For All Season Wear
Fashion note lists fabric patterns in navy brown olive black and white sold all season for Foe brand. It describes silk and wool hair lined stripes as versatile choices and emphasizes continued availability across seasons.
Harrisburg caucus seals Penrose victory in tense party fight
Editorial from Harrisburg reports the house caucus confirms Senator Penrose the winner after a day of voting. Wanamaker forces concede defeat but vow to return. Mackey briefly allies with Bliss and seeks Connell’s pardon while Farr shows visible nervosity. City parade honors Penrose as crowds cheer from balconies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tribune
Harrisburg
House
Wanamaker
Lugerne
Bliss
Luzerne
Delaware
Diles
Fenrose
Robinson
Penrose
Mackey
Farr
Connell
Livy
Richard
House caucus selects P M Lytle for chairman in Pennsylvania
The house caucus by party lines favored P M Lytle of Huntingdon with Quay faction backing him and Ward Bliss of Delaware opposed by anti Quay forces. First ballot showed Lytle leading with Bliss garnering votes from each other amid a long roll call across Philadelphia Allegheny and other counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Quay
P.M. Lytle
Huntingdon
Ward K. Bliss
Delaware
McConnell
Philadelphia
Pitcairn
Allegheny
Todd
Lawrence
Powell
Lucene
Dempsey
McKean
Wells
Potter and Kershner
Schuylkill
Lytle
Bliss
Militia Tension Over Delaware Legislature
Dover January 4 The town buzzes as the legislature’s organization approaches with rumors of a coup. Governor Watson orders Captain Bimmibus and his guards to readiness to quell any outbreak. Republicans seek a Senate majority by seating J Frank Allee, while Kent official John F Saulsbury says Samuel Ro Meredith will be seated by Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Bimmibus
Coper Guards
Watson
Partes Pooh
Senate
J. Frank Allee
Kent County
Allee
John F. Saulsbury
Samuel Ro Meredith
Missing Man Returns from Havana Visit
Representative and Mississippi senator elect Money, missing since Saturday, returned to Havana. He refused to disclose his whereabouts. Consul General Lee says Money has no ties to the Cuban Junta and traveled for personal information about the Cuban situation. Reports from Luque cite rebel actions near Santa Clara and attacks by Gomez’s cavalry on a government convoy, with insurgent losses and Spanish casualties. The convoy arrived at Arroyo Blanes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Mississippi
Money
Dellof
Lee
New York
General Lee
Cuba
San Jose de Las Lajas
Luque
Cienfuegos
Marrouquin
Province of
Santa Clara
Maximo Gomez
Santa Teresa
Arroyo Blanes
Free Baths for the Populists in Kansas State House
Topeka Kansas January 4. As Populists near taking the state house they plan a public bath policy. Five enamel bath tubs have appeared in offices during Republican campaign, but only officials have used them. Governor elect Leedy will issue tickets so subordinates may bathe. If a granger visitor asks for a bath they will get it with powder Florida water cologne Turkish towels and a colored attendant, now to be discarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kun
Kansas State House
Ltch
Leedy
Fatal powder accident at Millersville scene kills child
A Dolwick family incident at Millersville shows a boy obtaining Drnsting powder and taking three sisters to the cellar to kill rats. An explosion burned one girl to death and severely burned the two others along with Mr and Mrs Dolwick as they tried to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Millersville
Here
Alexander Dolwick
Raid at Center Street pestaurant nets seven women and man
A raid at a Center street pestaurant near Penn avenue followed a robbery report from a stranger who lost money. At 2.40 this morning police detained seven women and one man said to be the proprietor. All were locked up at the central police station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway Pestaurant
Center Street
Penn Avenue
Central Police Station
Quaker City Athletic Club Promotes Boxing Exhibition
In Philadelphia the Quaker City Athletic Club staged an exhibition night featuring six six round bouts. The main event matched New Orleans light welterweight Jick Everhandt against Philadelphia's Owen Zoigier with no official decision but Everhandt appeared to outpoint Zoigier overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Quaker City Athletic Club
Jick Everhardt
New Orleans
Owen Zoigier
Everhandt
Zelyher
Miners Strike Along Wheeling Division of B and O
About 1,200 coal miners in mines along the Wheeling division of the Baltimore and Ohio railway struck today. The stoppage stems from operators refusal to meet the proposed wage agreement reached at the last joint conference with the miners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Wheeling
Baltimore and Ohio Railway
Severe Floods and Blizzard Hit Midwestern States
Reports from Minnesota Nebraska and nearby regions describe widespread flooding from rain and rising rivers while blizzards lash Nebraska Iowa and Missouri. Rail disruptions and property damage plague towns including Joliet Grand Island Hastings and St Louis as rivers rise above danger marks and snowdrifts hamper transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Nebraska
Mississippi
Joliet
Hastings
Grand Island
Union Pacific
St. Louis
Richland
Gasconda
Virginia
Purcell
J.T
Blue Goose
Moon
Oklahoma
Bronx City
Titus Seeks Pardon for Tillie Smith Murder
James J. Titus, life prisoner for the Tillie Smith killing in Hackettstown, renews efforts for a pardon. He now claims hypnotic pressure from a county official and a newspaper man influenced his confession. He asserts innocence and asks clemency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
James J. Titus
Pretty ‘Til-lie Smith
Titus
Hackettstown Seminary
Miss Smith
Candidates Plenty in Beaver District Vacancy
Harrisburg Jan 4 The death of Congressman elect Davidson from Beaver district occurred in Phoenix Arizona Saturday night. Candidates for the vacancy include Horace G Miller of New Castle, Thomas W Phil lie of Lawrence, and ex Senator Showalter of Butler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Davidson
Beaver
Phoenix
Arizona
Horace G. Miller
New Castle
Thomas W. Phillie
Lawrence
Showalter
Butler
Corbett Begins Merit Training For Fight
Detroit on January 4 James J Corbett started merit training at the Detroit Athletic Club symposium for his fight with Fivesdm Mons. He welched 1 pounds stripped and worked steadily for about ninety minutes, showing no distress when he quit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
James J. Corbett
Detroit Athletic Club
Fifesdmmons
Corbett
Two Thousand Men Return to Work at Westinghouse Wilmer Wing
Pittsburg January 4. Two thousand employees of the Westinghouse Air Brake company started in the Wilmer Wing shops after an almost four month layoff. Large orders have been received and the works are expected to run steadily from now on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hood
Joliet
Desplaines
Sangamon
Michigan
Menominee
Fischer
Menonimee
Marinette
Minnesota
South Dakota
Pittsburg
Westinghouse Air Brake
Men of Prominence Senator Cameron’s Long Senate Career
The piece notes Senator Cameron who first entered the senate in 18xx after succeeding his father Simon Cameron. A former secretary of war under Grant, his Cuban recognition resolution has lately stirred a sensation and his current term ends March 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Senate
Isis
Simon Cameron
Grant
Bank cashier Cornelius dies by suicide after $60,000 shortage
Richard D. Cornelius a long time cashier at National Farmers and Planters Bank in Baltimore killed himself after a $60,000 irregularity was found in his accounts. His body was found in Druid Hill Park with weeds in the duck pond. He was about 68 and had served the bank forty two years and was active in Methodist work and local church leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Richardd. Cornelius
Duck Pond
Druid Bilpark
National Farmers’ and Planters’ Bank
Marshall Winchester
Cornelius
Smith, West & Lyon
West
Druid Hill Park
National Farmers’ and Planters’ Tank
Ite
City Missionary and Church Extension Society
Emery Grove Association
Madison Avenue Church
Rabid Dog Victims Face Additional Deaths in Baltimore
In Baltimore County, Lawrence Wilson and John Buhl, boys treated for rabies at the Pasteur Institute in New York, show hydrophobia symptoms. If they die, the death toll rises to five, with three already dead after the dog's bites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Baltimore County
Pasteur Institute
New York
Lawrence Wilson
John Buhl
Five Miners Die In Gas Explosion At Alderson Mines
A gas explosion at the Alderson mines on June 4 kills five miners. The blast is blamed on a lamp igniting accumulated gas. no damage was reported to the mine or other workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South McAllster
J. T
Alderson
Coxine
Penrose Bid Favored in Senate race and court rulings
Weather hints indicate showers and cooler day. Supreme Court reverses libel case ruling. Penrose favored for Senate as court actions unfold. Local political notes include editorials and appeals dismissed. Scranton pastors featured in city life with suburban happenings and valley news.
Supreme court reverses verdict in Times libel suit
The Supreme Court granted a new trial in the libel case brought by ex Mayor William E. Smith against The Times. The court held the $46,000 verdict excessive, citing sensational press coverage and personal motives, and directed a new trial or reduced award at the plaintiff’s option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Common Pleas Body
Smith
Philadelphia
Times
Judgement of Common Pleas
William E. Smith
Mitchell
Preas
Ipse
Common Pleas
Thal
Suicide by Hair Inmate at State Insane Hospital
Columbus January 4. Superintendent H A Tobey reports to Governor Bushnell a remarkable suicide at the state insane hospital. A middle aged female patient hanged herself using a braid of her own hair tied to a chair post, then dropped her body to strangle herself. The method was carried out without removing the braid from her head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
H. A. Tobey
State Insane Hospital
Bushnell
Netturten
French Elections in Paris Senate Returns Published
Official returns from yesterday's election replace over a third of the senate. Sixty Republicans, eighteen Radicals, three Boulist-Radicals and twelve Benconists win seats. Most newspapers say the result will not change the senate's policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Senate
Shipping Movements Reported From Europe and Atlantic
New York reports arrivals and departures including the La Nor mandie from Havre, and the Zaandam from Hotterdam. Vessel Phing vyalla arrived at Copenhagen and Berlin sailed from Antwerp June 1 while Werra departed Gibraltar on June 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
la Normandie
Havre
Zaandam
Hotterdam
January Muslin Underwear Sale Opens January 2 1897
The season begins with a Muslin Underwear Sale starting Saturday January 2 1897 at highly attractive prices. The offer aims to entice early purchases and stores encourage patronage now.
Gowns Skirts and Kilts At Local Shop Sale
A city shop advertises gowns and skirts including child’s short white dresses and kilt skirts. Prices and sizes vary as a seasonal display draws shoppers.
Church Gets All His Money Bequeathed by Local Recluse
Adrian Michigan resident Oliver Allen died near Clinton last September at age 71 leaving a 25000 dollar estate to the Methodist church. One half to go to the bowl of superannuated ministers and the rest to the board of ministerial education. Seven nephews and nieces contested the will. The court noted Allen had attended church only seven years, though the judge said a pastor had visited him often.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrian
Mich
Dan
Oliver Allen
Clinton
Methodist Church
Board of Ministerial Education
Allen
Justor
Weather moves east with cold coastal winds and snow
New York reports cloudy, colder conditions with rain and strong gusts along the coast. Northwest to southwest winds shift, bringing light snow in northern districts and a clear, freezing afternoon. By Wednesday forecast shows partly cloudy skies, colder temperatures, and brisk westerly winds.
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New York
Jan. i
Middle States
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House Caucus
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Edwin H. Ware
Charis
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Henry K. Boyer
John M. Scott
Court
Junot K. Bolles
Bradford
Laura Pigtlett
Bucke
Henry
Funk
James Patterson
Caumbria
Willum P. Jeeves
Chester
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Chearfield
Frank G. Harris
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George Kunkel
John M. Heany
W. H. Clay Keon
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Ward KR
Unsa
Richard J. Haliwini
Eric
Edward P. Could
John Db. Heatley
George A. Fivana
Fayette Clerk
T. Baldwin
George W. Campbell
Forest-Jacob FE
Moncey
Stranger
Phiarty
Tillie Smith
J. Don Cameron
Cashier
Richard D. Cornelius
Baltimore Bank
Baltimore Mad Dog
Penrove
Conelaed
Wall Street Review and Markets
Locel—Polkon
Heagh’sa Dowts
Lackawanna
Cornelius Smith
Heslen
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Wyoming Ave
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Spruce St
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Herald's Weather Porecast
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