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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1897
Page
1
A fragment notes that the cost of the garment is not clarified and that the items offered are of present quality. It states tailoring will not exceed what is represented and mentions a comparison to three equal parts. The language hints at uncertainties in pricing and evaluation of the garments.
Readable ad item listing medium weight Black Cheviot shawl and fur trimmed capes. Mentions SF and lot clearing price 59c for ladies shawl and a full length double cape at $3.00 with clearing price $1.39.
Advertisement notes stylish Cheviot jackets for ladies and misses. Features include box front rell collar and rip ple back with perfect tailoring. Originally priced to bring $4.50.
Heavy winter weight reefers described as stylish with durable quality. Advertises sale price of 500 and promotes strong value for children’s outerwear amid stormy season.
An advertisement offers Misses Boucle Jackets with various collars and styles at clearing prices from $4.29 to $4.98. Includes extra fine Kersey Jackets with velvet collars, priced around $6.29, and Caterpillar Cloth Jackets at $7.50. Notes wide range of values from $15 to $25 and mentions high quality fabrics and fashion details.
The Clyde line steamer Delaware was halted near St Johns Bar Jacksonville by the United States dispatch boat Dolphin. Lieutenant Sutherland boarded and accompanied the vessel into port amid suspicions of a filibuster though Clyde Line officials deny any wrongdoing. The episode triggers questions about postal stamps used by insurgents and potential diplomatic fallout with Spain.
Captain Philo McGiffin once of the U S and Chinese navies, famed for the Battle of the Yalu, is confined at the 1st Graduate Hospital in New York after a violent mental breakdown. Police restrained him at the stairs with dual revolvers until his brother arrived. alienist Dr. Hammond may determine the true cause of his insanity.
In New York on January 4 Corneline N Ailiss says she was told by sources that Corneline Bliss refused a cabinet offer from Major McKinley and would not join his administration. Reports note Bliss will not be secretary of the navy and suggest General Horace Porter may be appointed secretary of war.
Washington January 14 The appearance of the stamp of the Cuban republic in U S mail has provoked comment and a lengthy post office department discussion on whether it is proper for sending mail as the United States does not recognise Cuba as a free and independent country.
In Albany on January 14, Thomas C. Platt was nominated by Republican legislators in a joint caucus for United States senator. Joseph H. Choate of New York City was the only other candidate formally placed in nomination, with Choate receiving seven votes and Platt ninety-five.
A government report lists export totals for metochanoline from the United States for December and the twelve months ending December 31, 18, with figures showing comparisons to the prior year. The data reflects December values and annual totals in dollars, indicating how the export values changed year over year.
Lonson and Jan Lonson Nanders express that the aim of the view to Barone of Hon. BK, O. Wolcott, and United States senator frog Cioradi is to test sentiment in monetary circles on currency Huention rather than arrange for an international monetary conference, which financial opinion does not favor.
Washington reports deny any US Spain peace terms or envoy talks with insurgents for Cuba. Cuban president Cisneros pledges renewed offensive, Gomez moves toward Santa Clara with reinforcements. Havana battles yield rebel casualties and material losses as Spanish forces destroy camps and huts.
Chicago report denies Ellen Beach Yaw has died and says she was last heard singing in California in good health. The false tale originated in Watertown with details claiming throat injury from straining for high notes and a fatal hemorrhage.
Meveland Jan 14 Corbett confirmed the Carson City location for the Corbett Filusimenons fight and said after his engagement in Kanes City next week he will visit his home in San Promecinco and finish training in California near the battlefield scene.
Conells Postponed Springfield Jan 4 The home and senate steering committee postponed the Republican panels until tomorrow afternoon to name a United States senator.
The dispatch from Canton Ohio dated January 14 reports speculation on Major McKinley's cabinet. It notes CN Bits of New York denying any cabinet role and mentions J Sloat Fusset and Senator Lodge as possible names. It also states Senator Sherman has been tendered and accepted the portfolio of state, with Major McKinley having appointed him.
Members of the Young People's Christian Endeavor at Cold Springs Presbyterian Church Cape May New Jersey undertake fundraising by making soap and other domestic items. Their efforts raise 255 dollars with a cooperative push from many girls who cooked served as hostesses and sold aprons shopping bags kitchen utensils and utensils to donors.
A list shows ships and origins including Germain from Liverpool and Misaizelupi from London arriving at New York via Queenstown. Other vessels listed travel from Glasgow and Glisnow to New York with a stop at Queenstown and related port movements.
The fragment suggests Jean William Lorimer of the Second District campaigns for United States senator amid a contested election. It hints at political tensions and financial concerns around Lorimer as voters weigh his bid and party backing in the era.
General weather outlook with northeasterly winds and light rain risk. Mentions of political note from New York and national legislature activity. References to local council, legal opinions, and suburban happenings across the valley with casual gossip and civic notices.
Pittston common council passed a broad omnibus tax measure targeting itinerant and mobile traders with rates up to 100 dollars. The bill covers street hawkers carriers real estate dealers and various mobile vendors and includes specific fees for wagons boats and business types, expected to draw in Scranton Wilkes Barre interests.
Leo Vogel and Charles A Spencer report on the wreck of the Commodore, noting the vessel was fully equipped but sinking stemmed from piping complications and water management by engineers. Six men returned to the ship in a desperate raft escape, and all were lost as the steamer went down. Loss valued at 15000 dollars with cargo at 5000. Captain Murthy allegedly retained authority during the disaster.
James G. Haymaker died at his home in Pittebury Pennsylvania after a storied career in oil and gas development in Western Pennsylvania. He helped shape the industry, accumulating fortunes and earning a national reputation in the 1880s.
Four inmates at the Ludlow Street Jail escaped tonight by sawing through a window bar and reaching the roof. Authorities captured one man. the escapees include William Port a mail robber Michael Magan a counterfeiter George Polyeramis a Greek counterfeiter and Peter Masso a procurer.
We will open the season of 1897 by a Muslin Underwear Sale commencing at prices so attractive as to make it an object for you to purchase now.
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