07 Jan 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1896
Page
1
Report notes a price drop for blankets and related goods as a cold snap approached. The piece reflects on prior expectations of milder weather and internal decisions regarding supply and distribution in light of an unexpected cold spell.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a sale and conditions with references to a closing date and parties. The readable content mentions a suitor and a department, with vague timing and stock terms. No concrete names, places, or outcomes are discernible.
The list shows discounts on capes and pelagic items including Canada Beal Capes and Astrakhan Capes. Prices fall from 19.00 to 0.40 and from 1.00 to 100, with various seals and electric capes slashed to low figures.
Advertised stock of blankets offered at deep discounts across cotton, wool, and wool blends. Lot details include 10 4 and 11 4 sizes with prices slashed from several dollars to as low as three dollars, emphasizing heavy California and home made blankets.
Senate Finance Committee acted swiftly on a substitute for the bond bill reviving seigniorage plans. Debate focused on free coinage and the silver purchase proposals with leaders predicting passage, while Republicans seek to shore up support amid tariff amendments and fiscal concerns.
Chicago bankers express support for the national administration's call for a ten million dollar loan. President John J. Mitchell of The Niles Trust and Savings Bank says subscription is assured well over the amount, and bids may fetch a premium. President Lyman J. Gage of First National Bank agrees the move was appropriate and necessary.
In Indianapolis Samuel Paugh and Mrs Murphy are shot dead by Patrick Galvin after a family feud. Galvin, 167s Deloss Street, fired twice at close range wounding Paugh and Murphy as they confronted him in Murphy's house. Murphy fought back, and Galvin was killed in the ensuing struggle. Galvin allegedly appeared temporarily insane.
The Missouri University glee club traveled from holiday stops through Missouri and Kansas facing debt and crowd shortages. In Atchison they borrowed money to continue, while Kansas City and other stops drew crowded houses. The tour aimed to pay off football team debts.
Johnson protested reports of improvised deals with Alderman Licht denying any offer or quid pro quo to secure support for the three cent ordinances. He insisted the accusations are false and tied to his bid for re election, and defended Licht against insinuations of influence.
Dan iel a former consul to Huth Engrained called on Judge Richard Yates claiming English help status to the estate of Wilton Rigall who died here. A long dispute centers on alleged real name James Large and a desertion years ago. More claimants say the true name is Biges and demand a share. A lawyer represents the claimant, and a prolonged local battle is anticipated.
A new naval gun adopted for ships is described as the most destructive weapon yet, firing 420 shots a minute with electric button operation. It surpasses the Gatling in power, weighs 35 pounds, uses a continuous belt, and can be fired by one man with rapid barrel traversal.
Four girls and their beaux in Schaef fertown were arrested for disturbing no religious meeting. Ex Assemblyman FY L Reber denies offering a Berks counts prison inspector money for his vote. The Hand in Hand Fire company of Philadelphia was entertained at a gathering by the Keystone Fire company. The Master Painters and Decorators association of Pennsylvania opens its late convention today.
Spanish authorities arrest women amid wartime strictures as insurgents push advances across Cuba. Reports from Saint Juvge de Cuba and Havana describe executions at night, military mobilizations, destruction of sugar estates, rail lines, and trains carrying troops and supplies, with civilians fleeing to safety and towns burning under rebel pressure.
Berlin officials report Deutsche bank group refuses to participate in the proposed U S home loan. They say there is no market in Germany for a four percent coin loan at 1.08 and thus cannot take part in the bond issue tied to Secretary Carlisle's plan. They add the move may affect the wider American loan program.
A former Philadelphia policeman, John Davis, was arrested for perjury after testifying to the senate committee that he lacked a civil service exam when appointed. Bail set at 1000 dollars for a hearing tomorrow as the investigation focused on police interference in the August Republican primary in the Fifteenth ward. Witnesses described lieutenant and subordinates aiding anti-Quay forces in the party contest.
Denver figures like Stratton and Winfield aim to corner the state’s gold output by uniting producers and directing ore through a New York agent. The plan seeks favorable terms from government action, with Stratton leveraging Colorado gold holdings to enforce monerary gains.
Faith in Salisbury reports the boundary question as central in Georgetown. The latest messages from President Cleveland and reactions in the British administration stir doubt on right of succession to the Schomburgk line. Arbitrate within the Schomburgk line is favored by some, but local officials hesitate as British officials go on vacation.
In Catasauqua Pennsylvania on January 6 Charles Henry a 49 year old coachman living alone in a shanty outskirts died as his home burned. Firefighters couldn't reach him and his remains were found amid the flames. Henry had recently suffered rheumatism and once lived in South Carolina.
Washington June 6 Orders were given to print distinctive paper for a new bond issue. All plates are ready and the face will be printed once the denomination count is set. Treasury figures are unofficially guiding a three percent haste price near 18 to 19.
Berlin reports Emperor William I met Dr. Leyds secretary for the South African republic and promised recognition of Transvaal independence with a German resident at Pretoria and a German ambassador in Berlin. London and Berlin dispatches deny troop mobilizations though rumors persist of ships and transports to the Cape Colony.
Special to the Scranton Tribune Montrose reports Jim Mooney, about 60, missing after a search for a physician failed. Severe cold and drifting snows hinder the inquiry. authorities fear he perished in the blizzard. A search across Ment nore and Choconut yielded no trace of Mooney who was last seen Thursday evening.
Washington report notes no public business in a short twenty minute House session. A motion to swear in Utah official Allen faced credential issues, then referred to the Judiciary Committee. General Wilson informed M C Simuth of a lobbying order targeting reform and urged not to disband the Saint Louis union.
Among the recent additions to the divorce colonists here are Mrs Edith Simmons of New York Joseph E B Parker of Long Branch N J Mr F S Geer of Rutherford N J and Mrs Lea Vandyck an opera singer who wants a divorce from Harry Davis of Philadelphia.
Several German insurance camps join American companies to push a revision of regulations. J. J. Jackson, US secretary of embassy at Merily, has returned to his duties after a holiday. In Vienna, Charles de Kay, US consul general at Berlin, will host a reception at his private residence. The Kaiser’s health concerns loom as Prince Bamarck’s condition is critical. The Potsdam court leaves January 17 for the Schluss as the season opens and lasts seven weeks. New York appointments to the French Legion of Honor include Simon Newcomb, Alexander Agassiz, Henry Rowland, Adolph Hall, and others.
Reports detail lawyer John R. Beasley shot by Chief Justice Snodgrass in Tennessee. a Miss Ellan Youmans linked to a marriage in Goshen New York. Howard B. Pollock of New York affirmed for divorce after marrying his mother's servant. Train wreck near Gragetown Texas kills two, plus court ruling in Sioux Falls on Bell Telephone contracts and rate setting.
Finley’s Linen sale advertises ten day event with deep discounts on table linens napkins doilies and damask. It promotes twenty five cents per dollar value and highlights German silver‑bleach damask and centerpieces while inviting inspection of stock and urging early attendance.
In 1896 the daily rise in wooden shoe production sparks stronger community ties as workers share goods and customers praise the sturdy footwear. The trend suggests increased daily output fosters goodwill among local merchants and residents.
Weather bulletin notes fair skies in eastern Pennsylvania with Wirmer as the source of southerly winds..details indicate milder temperatures and light air movement across the region.
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