Dress Goods Slated for Slaughter This Week
The store highlights new fabrics and desirable shades in the dress goods section marked for sale this week.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1897
Page
1
Departmentwide Sale Pledges Costs At or Below
Department officials announce a broad sale policy promising cost cutting across items. Administrators emphasize no exceptions, aiming to clear inventory with aggressive pricing and deep discounts.
20 Pieces 88 inch All Wool Boucle Suitings on Sale
20 pieces of 88 inch all wool boucle suitings offered with small houlette effects in high color. Sold all season at 4be, sale price 28c.
Saltings Crochet Weave Items Sold In Large Assortment
An extensive sale offers 40 pieces of novelty crochet items described as double sold and featuring varied shadings. The seller notes season-long availability at a location called Zhe with sale price listed at 19 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Double
Zhe
Persian Novelties Sellout Amid Winter Stock Clearance
Inventory notes show 15 Pieces e8ineh Persian novelties in winter weight as attractive stock. Items carried in stock and sold all season at 4c.
Crochet novelties and calor effects in colors sold at 45c a yard
The item lists 88-inch crochet novelties with colors including brown blue navy and furnet. It notes the goods are sold all season at 45 cents per yard.
Silk and Wool Mosaic Suitings Featured in Rich Inlays
Ten pieces of 40 inch silk and wool mosaic suitings showcase indeciied novelty shadings. Colors include blue navy brown and garnet with bold inlaid effects for the season's wardrobe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fie
Sik and Wool Brocies
A brief note describes a neat style with color bleeding patterns including black and white, black and garnet, navy and brown, cerise and brown, and navy and black. The item is bold all season at 6244c.
Silk and Wool Mair Lined Stripes Collection
Fashion item list describes various fabric patterns and color combinations including navy brown olive black and white. The note emphasizes bold seagun styling and fabric details in a miscellaneous wardrobe summary.
Cabinet talk traces Sherman as McKinley’s pick
Washington reports revive talk that Senator John Sherman may be offered the State Department post and that he could become McKinley’s secretary of state. Allies say Sherman would avoid leaving the Senate, while western interests weigh Judge McKenna or Attorney General prospects for other cabinet roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sherman
Elleot MckKinley
House
Senate
Sherman
Olney
State Department
Allison
Major McKinley
Appropriations Committee
Dingley
Maine
Treasury
Judge McKenna
California
WIM
Interior
Hanna
Ohio
Michigan
Progree
Detroit
Pingree
Lansing
Washington
Capitol
Seston
Alligon
Callenges
McKinley
First State Dinner for President and Mrs Cleveland
Washington Jan 7 The president and Mrs Cleveland hosted the first state dinner of the social season at the executive mansion. Electric lights and abundant greenery enhanced the decorated rooms as guests in cabinet and Senate ranks moved from reception to dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cleveland
Executive Mansion
Stevenson
Olney
Harmon
Wilson
Navy
Miss Herbert
Interior
Francis
Agriculture
Milas Morton
Reed
Wilas
Hale
George P. Harrison
Harrison
Charles H. Fairchild
Fairchild
Bissell
Hoke Smith
Don M. Dickinsat
Patton
Princeton University
Alles Lee
Perrin
Boies Penrose Endorsed By State Railroad Board
Harrisburg executive committee of the state legislative board of railroad employees endorses Urdman arbitration Philips commission bill and contempt bill. They back Boles Penrose for U S senator. D J Dugan is removed and E M Alpine elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
State Legislative Board of Railroad
Urdman
Philips Commission
Boles Penrose
United States
D. J. Dugan
East Mauch Chunk
Governors Inaugurated in New England States
In Boston Governor Troger Wolcott was inaugurated at the state house this morning. Concord reports Governor George WH Hammedall inaugurated with formal ceremonies today. Augusta Maine notes Governor Powers bie inaugurated in due form this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
McCormick rules no vacancy in Twenty-Fifth District
Harrisburg authority states the death of Congressman-elect Davidson does not create a vacancy because the term ends March 4. If Congress meets after that date and before the next election a writ for a special election will not be issued by Governor Hastings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
McCormick
Davidson
Doj
Haustings
Penrose Arrives in Atlantic City for Senate Campaign
State Senator Boles Penrose of Pennsylvania, named to succeed Senator Cameron in the United States Senate, arrived in Atlantic City on January 1. He is greatly fatigued after a long campaign tour and seeks rest and recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. C
Boles Penrose
Pennsylvania
Cameron
United States
Senate
Penrose
Bank of Eau Claire Closed in Wisconsin Bank Failure
The Commercial Bank of Eau Claire Wisconsin with capital 1000000 closed today due to the Allemanian Bank of St Paul suspension. President Allen says Eau Claire bank will wind up affairs and depositors will be paid in full.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eau Claire
Wis
Commerceial Bank of
Feu Claire
Capital
Allemanian Bank of
Youngstown Car Works to Resume After Idle Year
Youngstown Ohio January 7 The Youngstown Car Works idle for over a year will resume Monday. The firm has secured a large coke car order and will run for at least two months with additional orders in prospect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown, C
Youngstown Car Works
Coke Carn
Cattle Slaughtered Over Tuberculosis at Behay Iki Farm
In Schuylkill Haven Pennsylvania on January 7 veterinary official J W Sallada ordered thirty cows and helpers killed at Behay Iki county home. The herd was afflicted with tuberculosis and nearly wiped out the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuylkill Haven
Behay Iki
Brate
J. W. Sallada
Bank Resumes Business After Suspension In Minneapolis
The Bank Exchange Bank of Minneapolis has resumed business after a temporary suspension several days ago. Officials declined further comment pending formal reopening procedures and market observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis, Minn
Jan. J
Tn’ Exchange Bank
Bryan’s Chicago banquet speech on party unity and metal standards
William J. Bryan addressed a Bryan League banquet in Chicago discussing Andrew Jackson’s birth anniversary. He argued against mixed silver and gold standard ideologies within the Democratic organization and urged party unity, suggesting deserters may rejoin under Chicago platform principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William J. Bryant
Bryn League
Tremon House
Andrew Jackson
Bryin
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Jefferson
Jackson
Carter H. Harison
The
Bryan League
Lincoln
Democrata
Democratic Party
John Hay Named Ambassador to Great Britain in MacKinley Administration
Fresident-elect MacKinley has chosen John Hay to succeed Bayard as ambassador to Great Britain. Hay, 58, was Lincoln’s secretary and later diplomat in Paris Vienna and Madrid. He served in the Hayes administration and coauthored Lincoln life with Nicolay, and is a popular figure in Washington society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacKinley
Great Britain
Bayard
John Hay
Washington
Lincoln
Lindoln
Springfield
Hunter
Gillmore
Hay
Paris
Vienna
Madrid
New York Tribune
Cleveland, O
Almisa Stone
White House
London
Chicago
Tomeu-Merald
Jackson Club Declares for Silver in Defiance of Gold Standard
The piece portrays a Jackson club rally endorsing bimetallism and silver coinage, denouncing the gold standard. Speakers include Hon. John W. Tomlinson and Governor John P. Altgeld, who argue for Democratic principles, civil service reform, and continued agitation for monetary reform over four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Jackson
National Bank
Natonal Bank
Walcott
Colorado
Europe
Wolcott
England
London
United States
Hay
Jackson Club
Chicago
Jeferson
Jackson
John W. Tomlinson
Alabama
R. M. Ridgely
Springfield
Cleveland
Elver Golnage
George W. Ambrose
Omaha
John P. Altgeld
Tim. Nois
William Shafer's Daring Prison Escape
William Shafer, a 20 year old from the Halteton district, escaped from county prison after forcing open his cell door and squeezing through a window. He fled with confederates after a fierce struggle with Constable Trescott. the warden had warned he would be shot if caught outside his cell again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barry
Joan
Wiliam Shafer
Haaleton
Shafer
Trescott
Dinner Case in Court Against Tenderloin Captain
New York police Captain George S. Chapman faced a police commissioners trial on charges of unjustifiable conduct for interrupting a Sherry’s dinner on Fifth Avenue. He says the vaudeville portion was inappropriate for his precinct. Chief Conlin filed the charges and witnesses include vaudeville performers and about thirty club men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George S. Chapman
Tenderloin
Sherry
Bfitth Avenue
Herbert 2
Seeley
Warung
Pillee Conlin
Chapman
Galmportant
Land Dealer Arrested for Swindle in New York
Moritz Bauer real estate dealer and president of Manhattan Investment and Construction charged with swindling investors out of 100000 by selling land in Westchester and elsewhere on installment plans.Investors paid in full but could not obtain deeds under the contract terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Moritz Bauer
Bauer
Manhattan Investment and Construction Company
West Chester County
Greater New York
Maritime Arrivals From Bremen and Southampton Reach New York
Vague muster of ships listed as arriving in New York from Bremen and Southampton with earlier stops at Bremerhaven Greenock Mobile and London. Names and destinations are partially garbled but indicate a spate of transatlantic arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Spree
Bremen
Southoampton
Outi Havel
Bremerhavent
Weather Warmth Expected Amid Morning Indications
Weather indications today show warming trends with threat of heat. President Heat McKinsey’s cabinet referenced in political notes from Pimber. Local politics recounts in Washington and West Side gossip sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heat McKinsey
Billy Bryan Stull
Professor Hogart Convicted in Shenandoah Case
Prof D Bogart former Shenandoah superintendent was convicted of a misdemeanor. Jury verdict cites battery with intent to commit a felony. The charge involved an alleged assault on Clara Yates of Knoxville School, Wat April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plitebure
D. Bogart
Shenandoah
Mogart
Clara Yates
Knosxville
Fire razes Eden Musee in Pittsburg blaze
A morning fire at the Eden Musee on Fifth avenue Pittsburg Pa broke out at o clock and spread rapidly causing the building to burn to the ground. The adjacent building housing the Pittsburg Commercial Gazette also caught fire and burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Eden Musee
Fifth Avenue
January Sale Opens Season With Underwear Prices
We will open the season of 1897 by a Muslin Underwear Sale commencing Saturday Jan 2 1898 at prices so attractive as to make it an object for you to purchase now.
Gowns Skirts and Accessories Market Item List
A catalog style listing shows gowns skirts chemise drawers corset covers and related garments. It includes child’s short white dresses and kilt skirts among items available for purchase or display.
Winter Shoes for Boys and Girls
Lightweight winter footwear designed for multiple sports and daily wear. Sturdy soles provide grip on snow and ice while protecting feet with insulated uppers. Suitable for active children in cold, wet conditions.
Romani Mins a Family in Hazleton Va
From the privet of the Italian Catholic church in Hazleton it is learned that Sichied Roman, who attempte to marry Weyene old girl at Wilameburg New York, was his former resident of this city. His wife finds three children stay here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazleton
Tila
Elts
Roman
Wilameburg
N.Y
Thie City
National Grant to Join Inauguration Fleet Parade
Military authorities decide the National Grant will participate in the Washington inauguration fleet procession. Adjutant General Blewart says the empire division will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoprisburg
Jan. T
Washington
Blewart Anys
Purroy and Followers Bolt from Tammany Hall in City Turmoil
County Clerk Henry Purroy and supporters have left Tammany Hall amid long simmering tensions with John O Sheehan. The split signals factional strife within New York politics as reports describe ongoing disorder and political reorganization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commany
New York
Henry
Puroy
Tammany Mall
Purroy
John O. Sheehan
Weather Outlook for New York and Regions
The forecast calls for fair to partly cloudy skies in the Middle States today with snow arriving tonight. Sunday brings largely partly cloudy conditions with a modest rise in temperatures and a chance of a light shower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
New York
Jan
Middle States
Batunday
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Wiere
GLOBE
Senator Sherman
ALGER
Jlown
Waris
General Alger
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Kalamazoo
Mich
Daily Telegraph
N. Migley
Ways and Means
Brushell
A. Alger
Mrs. Cleveland
Boies Penrose
Board of Railroad
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Senator Penrose
Bank of Eau Claire
William Bryan
Advroc Cates
William Shafer
Wilkes-Barre
Mr. Seeley
Steameship
Wall Street Review and Markets
Gifta
Loyal
Select Council
West Side
Prof. Hogart
Lackawanna Avenue
Wyoming Ave
Weichel’s
Epiince
Dime Bane
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