10 Jan 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1896
Page
1
Reading the sale copy shows a store promoting silk stock today rather than earlier lots. The notice stresses new arrivals in silks across departments and urges customers to view the fresh merchandise as the store reshapes its inventory.
An ad style note touts Silks as a quality buy with no extra price inducements, emphasizing value, style, and seasonality for buyers seeking straightforward pricing.
A listing of taffeta silks including 10 pieces of pretty figured taffeta and striped taffetas in various colors. Prices range from 50 cents to 75 cents with yard quantities and odd lots offered, highlighting chameleon stripe taffetas and new season colors for waistwear.
A fragment mentions a full color range in week specialty aftercare with a cleaning theme. It notes a price point of 45 cents. No clear person or organization identified.
Washington date January 9 congress debates extend European powers warning and United States consent to occupy American territory. Baker urges war if needed to defend western hemisphere. Jones postpones speech. Senate adjourns as foreign relations committee to study bond and mint issues. anti silver plans discussed.
Washington, Jan. Secretary Carlisle today expressed hopeful views that the bond issue will succeed. Inquiries for blank bid forms surged, with would be subscribers indicating amounts and proposed prices though exact figures remain undisclosed. A circular instructed bidders to specify subscription amount, price, delivery location, and deposit site among several treasuries including New York and San Francisco with San Francisco deposits needing New York exchange.
At a Washington meeting of the senate committee on coast defenses, chaired by Senator Squire, officers of the bureau of engineers testified that 2.5 million dollars is immediately required to fund torpedoes and torpedo mines for land defenses. They stressed that torpedoes are only effective when paired with guns.
President Grover Cleveland addresses Senator Caffery of Louisiana denying rumors of bonds being disposed of via syndicates. He explains treasury plans to issue bonds by popular subscription and notes the gold reserve surplus over February. The letter, filed in the Congressional Record, clarifies intent and potential methods for financing.
A London Times letter from Caracas says President Crespo plans no satisfaction over the Vicuña incident and seeks to unite the Urnan and frontier disputes. The Times correspondent notes Crespo's shift from prior assurances as Cleveland’s message arrives. The colonial office denies reports of British troops at Cuyuni.
A novel and fruitful revival meeting was held today at noon in the Fenwell mine 720 feet below the surface. Led by Secretary Atkins of the Young Men's Christian Association, the event served as an auxiliary to ongoing union revival meetings. Many miners were converted and requested prayers.
The Senate in executive session today confirmed Emory F. Hest of Georgia as assistant commissioner of the general land office Joseph H. Gth of Ohio as a member of the board of ordnance and fortifications Consuls James F. Connolly of New Jersey at Osaka and Hioge Horatio R. Bigelow of Pennsylvania at Rouen
Halifax residents report no trace of the Ealing crew and the prevailing opinion is that all hands were lost after the steamer ran aground.
A court decision at Allentown may allow a social club to sell liquor. District Attorney Fox in Easton will investigate bribery charges related to the Delaware River boulevard. Edward Bowden of Philadelphia was attacked by a footpad near Media but survived.
Reports from London Washington and Cape Colony discuss Cecil Rhodes and Jameson raid fallout. Britain expands naval coal storage at St Lucia while Germany Britain relations strain and calls for swift action amid possible war readiness and parliamentary procedures.
In Cooper county Missouri the couple John Brokmeyer and Miss Kate Franken faced a forced separation when her guardian Andrew Smith locked her away and claimed insanity. A writ of habeas corpus was sought while Kate was spirited to St. Louis and placed in a convent.
Washington dispatch explains that the Fifty first Congress adopts only minor changes to the House rules. The main alteration replaces Speaker Reed's method with Tucker's proposed approach from the forty seventh Congress, requiring a call of the House when a quorum fails to vote and is not present due to such absence.
J Pierpont Morgan bond syndicate plans to secure the full 100,000,000 4 per cent bonds offered by the treasury on February 5. Morgan will bid to take all, offering to pay principal and premium in gold and supply gold equal to one third of the issue in exchange for greenbacks. The price is believed to be around 108, with the treasury reserve protection removed this time. Private agreement exists between Morgan and the treasury officials.
Philadelphia witnesses at the senatorial Investigating committee described police protection for policy shops and speakeasies. Ex policeman George Stook Sr testified that Martin and others collected protection money. Other witnesses said gas and water workers were fired for political reasons and police brutality was reported. Ex policeman James W. Naylor faced perjury charges with a $1200 bond and was remanded until Monday.
A string of severe earthquakes in Khatkhal district Persia caused widespread ruin. Zanvabad village destroyed and Gol town leveled with many villages damaged. About 800 killed in Col area and livestock perished. Meshed and Kelat felt tremors with no major damage reported. Earlier Kuchan disaster in 1893 killed about 12,000.
The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether Congress may declare land use as public for the Gettysburg battlefield park and condemn the Gettysburg Electric Railway right of way. The government contended public use exists, while the railroad company disputed it. The Attorney General and Solicitor General argued for the government with Thomas Hart Jr for the railroad. Bradstreet Information Co authorized to operate in Pittsburgh Reading and Wilkes-Barre.
Madrid reports strong Spanish army activity in Cuba with expectations of a decisive battle soon. General Navarro and the forces of Maceo and Gomez clashed, driving insurgents back as combatants converge near central Cuba to contest the main rebel strength.
A likely second walkout by motormen and conductors of the Philadelphia Traction Company is anticipated Saturday. The Amalgamated Association supports a possible strike, with divisions to vote after work. Company officials say preparations are under way for further disruptions.
A car with passengers plunged into Tinker's Creek near Cleveland after a bridge on the Akron Bedford and Cleveland Electric road collapsed early this morning. At least two people were killed and several injured. William Youre of Cuyahoga Falls is named among the dead. Injuries included broken limbs and internal damage to Charles Glebs.
John Kovans of Decatur Indiana left three infant sons $1 each with interest until age two. The oldest John, then David, and Samuel each inherited portions and squandered them. Samuel, the youngest, received a check and began a life of dissipation, now ruined financially and under arrest for forging a bank president’s name on a $200 note.
The Morocco Manufacturers' National Association held a semi annual session in Wilmington Delaware with President Henry Burk of Philadelphia presiding. Only routine business was transacted and a banquet was held this afternoon.
Colonel Wheeler reports the arrest of Wintheld Wise a letter carrier in the mela office at Fitteburg Virginia on charges of stealing mail matter. The chief post office inspector announced the development today.
A fall during an elevator incident at the criminal court building in Hiemmo, US spared passengers from a fatal outcome. The Hank of Fayette in Fayette, C., was robbed Tuesday night when a safe was blown open, taking about 15000 dollars and a package of papers. Detroit Mayor Pingree backs Reed for the Republican nomination, with expected Michigan delegate majority. Senator Raynes introduced an excise bill in New York after talks with Mr. Platt and leaders, likely to become law. A freight steamer contract for the Mint Line was awarded to Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co, making nine ships under contract.
Our annual clearing sale of table linens before inventory draws steady customer interest and Intelligent housekeepers. Irresistible bargains appear daily across the department from Twenty five Cents Yard to Two Dollars and a Half for Double Latin Damasks. Napkins range from One Dozen Dollars to Fifteen. inspection urged to save at least Twenty five Cents on every dollar. Extra choice lines include Dinner and Tea Sets and German Damasks. Sale lasts ten days starting Monday morning.
A vintage ad-like line proclaims daily shoe quality builds friendships throughout the year. The slogan emphasizes consistent footwear improvement fostering social ties and lasting impressions.
Private Secretary Deither received a telegram from Attorney General McCormick reporting Governor Hastings fully recovered from the health scare. He rode sixteen miles on horseback daily, plans to visit Little Rock, Indian Territory, and Texas, refuting sensational rumors of his death. The note confirms a pleasant stay in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Full slowly rising temperature with light northerly winds. Forecast expects gradual warming through the day with minimal breeze and steady barometer readings.
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