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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1897
Page
1
Departmental Effort Urges Unwavering Pace and Sacrifice
A terse brief declares total commitment across the department with no exceptions. It emphasizes relentless work and complete dedication to the mission, underscoring willingness to endure tough conditions and maintain momentum.
20 Pieces 88 Inch Boucle Saltings For Sale
Classified brief notes 20 pieces of 88 inch all wool boucle saltings in boucle effects with high color details. Sold all season at 46 sale price 28c.
Novelty Sinkings and Crochet Weave Effects Debut
A bold new line introduces double fold novelty sinks and crochet weave effects with an immense assortment of shadings. The listing highlights vivid textures and multiple color options to enhance interior design projects.
Persian Novelties and Winter Weight Sale Reported
A fragmented advertisement notes stock in a shop offering Persian novelties and winter weight items. The illegible text suggests a seasonal sale and high turnover with items described as handsome and in stock. The exact details and prices are unclear.
D8 Inch Crochet Novelties Color Effects Sell Fast
The item lists impact of crochet novelties in brown blue navy garnet and other shades. Sold all season at die and priced per yard.
SuK and Wool Mosaic Suitings Invaried Novelty Shadings
A description of 4 inch SUK and Wool Mosaic Suitings with inlaid effects and elegant blue navy brown and garet tones. The piece highlights bold all season use and the striking novelty shading.
Silk and Wool Broches in Various Color Combinations
Neat silk and wool brooches offered in mixed colorways including black white, black garnet, navy brown, sapphire brown, and navy black. Sold throughout the season at agreeable prices.
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Silk and Wool Hair Lined Stripes Sold All Season
A catalog note lists fabric descriptions including wavy brown olive black and white hair lined stripes in various combinations offered for the season.
Penrose Wins Caucus Vote in Philadelphia State Senate Pact
Harrisburg Pa Jan 6 The Philadelphia statesman Penrose claims victory at a Republican caucus with Wanamaker garnering 76 votes. Cameron Robinson and Rice each receive one vote. Three senators absent and Chester representative Moore declines to vote. Wanamaker seconded by Harrisburg merchants as Penrose faces rivals in a crowded hall with Beattie Penrose praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanamaker
Cameron
Robinson
Harrisburg
Serulop Citieron
Dyer
Serdtor Boles Penrose
Philadelphia
House of Representatives
Grady
Senate
Mayor and
Vaughn
Representativ
Willie
Harela
Romitius Steinman
Saylor
Shaw
Fredertelis
Charles 1. Moorheer
Phihididjrhaila
Pemnewttt
Srourd
Howe
Byer
Pihiadelphia
Beatie Penrose
Mme
Harvard
McCarrell
Af — Lacuphin
Mirete
Penrose
Hietmann
Snyder
State Senate
Pennsylvania
Thermall Conthen
Chideey
Nethagipiin
Bermacor Goblin
Lebanon
Wanaiman
Lancaster
Jobin Wanamaker
John Wanamaker
Kauiffman
United States Senate
Miinn
Pitsburg
Enid Jo Bell
United
Wor. Stewart
Philadelpha
Pennsylviaa
Young
Towa
Ren Lingh
House
B. Bo Mitchell
Bradford
Andrew J. Pitculti
Allegheny
Representative Moore
Chester
Lyon
Mages
Prynn
Ware
Delaware Assembly Opens With Split Rump House Formed
The Delaware general assembly organized amid a party split as seven Union Republicans and seven Minion Republicans claimed seats and formed a "rump" house while the regular Senate and House also organized. Speaker elected in both bodies. contests over seats and adjournment set for Monday with no major business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Bel
Jon ii
General Assembly
Senos
Ino Kent Vunty
Ean Vass
Minion Kegubiheana
Susex County
Vbrary
vYump” Howse
Richardson
Will 2
C. Conwell
Temporaily Phuty Nin Phigmnae
Maar
Conwell
Mir
Moore
Meniber
Hares
Hastings
Gherk
Thomas J. Brown
Senate
Heeaklel Harvingian
Myr Meredith
Kent County
Winseated
Alles
House
Alegin
Louse
W. W. Cheniis
T J. Dickey
New Castle County
Arun’ Senate
Allison Favored for McKinley Cabinet Role
Report says Senator Allison of Iowa may join the McKinley administration after talks with Major McKinley in Canton. A cabinet tender is not confirmed yet as Obama, er, the president-elect seeks strong men for his official family. Thurston and Os Ware left for Washington amid ongoing cabinet deliberations.
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Cleveland
Major McKinley
Canton
W. B. Allison
Iowa
Washinton
Town
Senate
Major Meinley
Major Metinley
Alison
Luecy
Yeethnias
Tee Beer
Benator Thurston
Cenerat Os Ware
Republicn- Lig! Committee
Washington
Caliier
Senor
G. Pierre
Uh Jintao
New York
Mader McKindes
Murderous Tramp Confesses to Newark Telegraph Murder
James McCue an Iron Worker from Johnstown Pennsylvania surrendered to Sheriff Wilkins claiming to have killed Richard Vincent a Newark New Jersey telegraph operator. McCue says he hunted Vincent for three years after an alleged assault and killed him at a pottery kiln in Akron Ohio. He describes insanity and states he killed the devil and will plead murder. A witness named Cornelius Carn is under arrest as a witness.
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Akron
James MetClue
Johnstown
Wilkins Poday
Richard Vincent
Newark
Vincent
Deco
McCue
Mochester
St. Vincent'’s Church
Moewe
Spioneer
Provert
Pittsburgh cashier commits suicide in closet
In Pittshaire Allegheny County, Christian Forder Jr a cashier and treasurer reportedly hanged himself in a closet at the Alleghenys minuseum. Doctors pronounced death after an unsuccessful revival effort. An examination found Forder in debt leaving a will. he had been in the bank for many years and was well known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittshaire
Christian Forder, Jr
Suvites
Allegheny
Alleghenys
Othe Jumitor
Ners
Hile
Schauer
Painters Convention Opens in Philadelphia Delegates Arrive
The Master House Painters and Decorators Association of Pennsylvania held its tenth annual convention in Philadelphia. Delegates registered today and exhibits were arranged, with about sixty delegates already present and many more expected tonight and tomorrow. The session will run through Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiker-Larre
Jan
Association of Pennsyivianila
Holmine
Cashon
Henry K Boyer Elected Speaker of the House in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg the Senate and House opened with Henry K. Boyer elected speaker after a vote of 169 for Boyer and 5 for Lennan. Boyer urged cooperation to curb disorder and curb spending while seeking prudent municipal legislation and no tax hikes. Judge Simonton administered the oath and the House organized with Rex as chief clerk and Fetterolf as resident clerk. The governor’s message was read and committees formed to inform the Senate and governor of the organization.
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HL Mitchell
Bradford
Gobin
Lebanon
McCarrell
Stiles
Lelteh
Cochran
Lycoming
Lyon
Messrs. Cochrane
Walton
Pivon
Cindy
Meredith
Senate
Seint
Mises
Goblin
Kennedy
Hastings
Hide Cpe
Spkme
House
General Assembly
Beitler
Elven
Brsley
Capson
Short
Mo Uclock
Betchink
AOD
Fetterolf
Abeneser Adams
Philadelphia
The
Commonwealth
Reeder
Assembly
Gonesleting
Megara
Voorhees
Phiiladelphia
Muehbronner
Allegheny
Simonton
Harrisburg
Lytle
Huntingdon
Henry K. Goyer
Mr. Long
M. J. Lennan
Lehigh
Boyer
Lennan
Teale
Bover
Judie Simonton
Jere B. Rex
Sant Mir Lene
York
Janes Sweeney
Biazletom
Rex
Sweeney
Hex
Bloyer
A.D. Fetterolft
Montgomery
John FP. Doheney
Ionr TV
Saunders
Third Legislative District
Mohert
Raberias
Governor's Message on Commonwealth Welfare and School Funding
The governor presents a message to the Legislature detailing positive economic prospects, charity, and public schooling needs. He notes rising farm yields, price fluctuations, and calls for equitable distribution of a 5.5 million dollar appropriation for public schools across districts, signaling careful budget considerations and continued state support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department OF Public Scrolls
Ita
Menor
Congress Returns to Work as House Debates Loud Bill
Congress meets after recess with a light agenda and a quorum of forty six. The House resumes work on the Loud bill to amend postal laws to exclude sample copies and serial novels from second class mail while opposition forms around Messrs Quigg Johnson and Cummings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Quigg. Johnson and Cummings
Trederick
Kun
Secretary of the Interior
Kansans
Old Kansas
Topeka Land District
Burton and Bromwell
Olio
Toursiana
Messrs
Quige
New York
Johnson
California
Young Boy Drowns Near Reservoir After Skating
Wille Luther aged 15 and his sister Annie 11 narrowly escaped drowning while skating on the Delaware, Lavkuwanna and Western tracks area. A lower body was recovered next morning and a coroner’s jury ruled accidental drowning. The family is described as very poor and Mr. Luther’s wife is severely ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wille Luther
Annie
Himbunet
Pate
Renervedy
Annie Brotse
Willewie
Tiallan
Delaware
Luther
Sacramento Civic Result Shows Merkin Victory in Senate
Fragmentary report indicates George Cy Perkins or Merkin won a statewide senate race after a contentious election. Voter sentiment described as decisive with a high turnout and unanimous or near unanimous support noted by observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal
Jan
George Cy
Perkin
Stites Senate
Uie
Merkin
Washington Jin Cloke Astern Route Mentioned
Fragmentary text notes a route or place names including Pennsylvanian towns Jamison City Columbia county Bodds Alves Hradford Bedford county with unclear connections and years not specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jin. i
Dolirum
Jamison City
Columbia County
Bodds
Alves
Hradford
Mis
Bijatter
Esterbiry
Bedford County
Improvement seen as county works ease travel slips
Holliiussburg Pa reports better travel conditions as Almont Cont and Vale camping efforts end long delays at Kittanning Point. The county shows progress after three years of trouble to three tremors in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holliiussburg
Alle Almont
Vale
Devoniye
Kittanning Point
Pannese Triumph and Local Happenings Lead Morning Page
Generally fair weather with northwest winds sets the scene for a morning page. Pannese wins easily in a local contest while notes cover the biennial mosque assembly, upcoming Washington trip, a remodeled court room privatization, a notable Honesdale wedding, and assorted regional gossip and suburban items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lotel
Honesdale
January Muslin Underwear Sale Opens Season 1897
January sale opens as Muslin underwear offered at unusually low prices to encourage immediate purchases. The advertisement promotes attractive prices to drive early season shopping.
Catalog of Women and Girls Garments for Sale
A classified list of apparel including gowns skirts chemise drawers corset covers and children’s short white dresses along with kilt skirts. Details focus on a variety of women and girls clothing items offered for purchase.
Powder Accident At Snow Show Mine Injures Miner
In Wiiagmipott Pennsylvania on January 5 a miner named George Hogantamp was handling a 26 pound keg of powder when it exploded. The blast blew the keg apart and severely burned his wife who was nearby. Both are reported to be seriously injured but their conditions are improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Setiite
House of Representatives
Menneylvali
Lowe Bess
Bering
Wille
Wiiagmipott
George Hogantamp
Miner
Wilson to become president of West Ale University
The report states that General Wilson plans to retire from the Mo Chevind's position and assume the role of president at West Ale University, which has been left without a leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jun
Wilson
Mo Chevind
Anhalt
Weather forecast bulletin from New York and Midwest regions
The report notes mixed precipitation with snow and rain in parts of New York and the Midwest. Warnings include cold northwest winds and unsettled conditions, with northern to northeasterly breezes and cooler temperatures expected across several areas.
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New York
Mid‘ States
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