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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1897
Page
1
The text asserts that the garments offered are not ancient but of the present season and of the highest grade. It states the tailoring cannot improve them beyond what is shown, and instructs that the cost of material should not be mentioned.
Medium weight Lailes' capes in Black Chevlot offered at a clearance price of 1.39 dollars. Fur trimmed full length thoible capes described as a bargain, with a noted value of zero dollars and a sale clearance of 1.39.
Cheviot jackets for ladies and misses with Hox front rell collar and rip ple back, tailored style. Originally 4.50, now cleared at 2.69 dollars. Limited stock and sizes available.
A playful wardrobe item described as stylish and warm with heavy winter collars. The ad notes high quality and a clearance style price with a stated sale price of 1 and a clearing price of 1.29.
An apparel listing notes a Misses Boucle Jacket promoted as a fashionable item for well dressed daughters. The article states a clearing price of 3.59 after a season long price of 00.
A set of 1920s garment notices announces ladies Boucle jackets with storm collars and trivet details at Clearing Price of 4.29, No 1 value at 7.00, extra fine Kersey jackets with velvet collars, and Ganine Caterpillar Cloth jackets with silk mix, Clearing Price 7.50, 12.00 garment category.
Washington January 12 reports indicate the arbitration treaty with Great Britain may be delayed in the Senate. Some lawmakers want a full overhauling of the text while others fear it could harm the free silver cause. Senators Teller Cannon Pettigrew and Gorman criticize details, fearing gifts, and many seek longer debate before ratification.
At the Fifth Avenue hotel in New York on January 1, Ex-President Harrison spoke to an Associated Press reporter. He said his visit was private and would end the next day. He praised Secretary Olney as a diplomat and statesman and declined to comment on the treaty with Great Britain. He supported Indianapolis currency reform discussions as the path to change.
Harrisburg, Pa January 13. Actions begun to revoke the charter of the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg Railway company. Hartwell filed with Governor Hastings an application for a writ of quo warranto against the company. Paper submitted to Attorney General McCormick.
Judge Goff told the Commercial Gazette that rumors of his offer and acceptance of a cabinet post in Major McKinley’s administration are false. He hinted he is reluctant to leave his judicial duties and remains content with his current work in Clarksburg West Virginia.
Washington DC January 1 Senator Quay’s endorsement is deemed essential for Pennsylvania patronage under the incoming administration. A Pennsylvania visitor seeking an appointment reported the president elect indicated Quay’s backing is a key factor and should appear in the applicant’s papers.
General Grosvenor says Sherman will be the next secretary of state and that his appointment is not dependent on a successor in the Senate. He states Allison was not asked to take the state portfolio and that Dingley is out of consideration for treasury. The tariff bill will be ready for the March extra session.
From Charleston a special reports the state temperature convened at noon. Republicans hold majorities in both chambers under Elkins machine direction. McCorkle, Democrat governor, reads his last message blaming militia use in the 1880s miners’ strike and apologizing for actions. He urges higher militia funding.
Tort Scott Kun Jan W John HH Cotch, a noted young attorney from Uta city, died at his home this morning from morphing poisoning. Relatives call it an accident though evidence suggests foul play. He had just returned from Springfield, Missouri, where his wife lives with whom he had failed to reconcile.
Jan 14. The Woonsocket Machine and Iron Press Company, employing 36, will cut wages 10 percent and operate eight hours a day four days a week after Monday. Managers promise wage restoration when conditions improve and call for tariff changes to protect American workers from foreign competition.
Berlin reports show all major German newspapers except radical organs express contempt for the treaty or arbitration between Britain and the United States in January.
Madison Wis Jan. Spooner was nominated for the United States Senate at the Republican caucus tonight.
The Senate opened behind closed doors on executive matters including the Argentina treaty as Mr. Bacon argued the president’s recognition power is a legislative function and potentially greater than any monarch’s. No action on Cuba recognition was taken. debate over extradition treaties with Argentina and the orange free states eyed new wording, but the Senate retained the ratified treaty as is.
Pittsburg report states Helen Weniger Hetzel, wife of Charles T Hetzel of New Haven Pa, eloped to New York and married Mamie Ascher of Johns town in Cumberland Md. Their youthful courtship ended in elopement. a baby boy was born before separation.
Thomas Higgins, superintendent of the People's railway of Nanticoke, had John Cerva arrested for profane swearing. He pled guilty before Squire Grover and was fined 40 cents for each oath, totaling 20 cents. Costs brought the sum higher, with default risking 36 hours in the county jail at hard labor.
Norristown PA January 13 The coroner's jury found William McCue died by violence at the asylum in Norristown. The verdict cited injuries inflicted by a person or persons unknown to the jury, with death attributed to those acts at the state asylum.
The United Mine Workers convention adjourned until after noon as committees were not ready to report. The gathering paused early this morning in Columbus.
Jun. W. Maxwell K. Moorehead, president of the Monongahela Navigation Company, died in Pittsburgh this afternoon. He was a well known figure among iron manufacturers and respected in the industry.
Philadelphia primaries produced an anti Quay win in the Republican contest for council seats while four magistrates were nominated. The Democratic convention at the Academy of Music was lively with Harrity aligned factions nominating one magistrate apiece, renominating Magistrate Charles Donnelly and naming John H Keenan as Harrity’s companion on the ticket.
Somerset Pa Jan. W. Andrew C. Beale father of Sadie Beade spent two days in Somerset with District Attorney Colburn studying who was responsible for Sadie Beale's death after a criminal operation at Allegheny hospital last week. Beale sent his son‑in‑law to investigate and possible arrests. Dr W F Mitchell of Addison, under suspicion, visited the DA to explain. Mitchell described meeting a woman on a train who admitted performing a criminal operation and sought his advice. Mitchell accompanied the woman to Ravkwood and identified her as Mrs Keim, later revealed as Sadie Beate. Beale may pursue further action.
In Stahlstown Pennsylvania on January 18 a man J J Brooks living with Mrs Jenny Anderson was captured by a mob of about twenty disguised as white caps. Brooks was dragged from his hiding place in the attic and escorted out of town after pleading for mercy.
The United States steamship Montgomery under Captain Bradford returned to Brooklyn Navy Yard after striking something near Governor's Island. Damage includes dented port forward room plates, a damaged blade, and cracked cement under the engine room. Divers found the plates dented and a propeller blade damaged as inspectors suspect a submerged wreck or rock. departure for the south will be delayed until next week.
A Springfield meeting of Republican house and senate members discussed the United States senator race. Alderman Madden of Chicago claims a victory for his faction. Madden supporters introduced William H. Harper of Chicago as a new senatorial candidate.
Chicago based source notes the Uniole and Whsconsin Lumber Company entering receivership with assets listed at about 100 000 dollars and liabilities around 4 000 dollars. Mention of lumber lands spanning the state of Wisconsin.
A frigid Adirondack night left the thermometer near the season’s low as meteorologists report record cold in the area. Local residents braved the cold while officials warned of icy roads.
Morning weather outlook suggests rain possible with rising temperatures. Political items note Senate distraction over Olney treaty and executive power debates. Local court adjourns next Monday among civic notices.
Reading Pennsylvania reports a man about years old, believed to be Ryan Jenkins of Lancaster, killed after being struck by a four track train near Birdboro this evening.
Sacramento reports both houses in joint session cast a formal ballot and re elected George C. Perkins United States senator. The vote confirms Perkins continuation in the Senate.
A local retailer kicks off the 1897 season with a Muslin Underwear Sale. The event promises affordable garments for women and families, highlighting a range of muslin chemises skirts and drawers at reduced prices.
New York reports ship arrivals and departures with routes from Glasgow Bremen and Bremen to Antwerp Liverpool and Hamburg. Vessels include Majestic Pomeranian Sarmation Columbia and Ware Kerdam bound for Glasgow Rotterdam and Gibraltar. Also listed are sighted ships Fuchla from New York to Hamburg and Tory Island passings. Arrived: Steamer Labo from Bremen.
In the Middle states today cloudy weather will prevail with slowly rising temperature. Snow changes to rain in southern parts and winds shift from northeasterly to southeasterly, possibly becoming dangerous near the coast. Friday again cloudy with snow earlier, a light temperature change and brisk easterly winds, coastal danger possible.
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