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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1897
Page
1
Readable text notes garments offered are not ancient and emphasize current season styles. The fragment mentions improved fashion factors and high quality materials without detailing costs.
A sale of ladies and misses jackets and capes featuring fur trim and various fabrics. Items include medium weight capes, Cheviot jackets, bouclé jackets, kersey jackets, and imported Caterpillar Cloth jackets with official clearing prices and values previously listed, highlighting substantial discounts across multiple styles.
The article reports on proposed legislation to tax anthracite coal at the mines to fund state needs. Officials discuss committee appointments and budget gaps with a projected revenue boost from a per ton tax, plus possible cuts to a 9.4 million annual appropriation if funds remain short.
Creditors of Gardner Morrow Co heard a pleasant surprise as the strong box belonging to the late Judge James Garner was opened by Judge John M Bulley. The box contained bands totes blocks and other valuables from the banking house. Depositors were glad and the gathering occurred in Hollidaysburg Pennsylvania.
The box was impounded by the court to satisfy depositor claims. The inventory totaled $60,000, and the courthouse drew a crowded crowd from across the county to learn the treasure’s worth.
In Phoenixville near Kiailerten, farmer John Blipponern and his son were attacked as they worked on the farm. Two masked men demanded the farmer and his carriage, threatened to take a team, and fled after binding and gagging the son, who lay unconscious in the stable. The father sought help from neighbors.
Reports from Havana and Matanzas describe Weyler’s order driving farmers from estates into towns. Tax suspensions, displacements, and panic threaten sugar profits and local livelihoods as estates abandon fields and workers crowd towns amid hunger and disease.
Brooklyn set verdict favors Joseph A. Trapp in the action against the New York World for alleged damages. Jury awards 30,250 in the supreme court before Judge Keoch. Trapp testified as a juror in the John Molkane case, the former Coney Island police chief convicted of election frauds, after Molkane's conviction the paper claimed Trapp tried to influence jurors.
In Laincaster Pennsylvania on a routine day Jian 16 Edward M. Gilagher a Pennsylvania Railroad center died after falling from a cupola at the roundhouse. He left a widow and two children.
Washington dispatch notes Representative elect Connell of Pennsylvania praised by lawmakers for majority and charity, leading Quay forces in NE Pennsylvania and eyed for governor next year. Also reports five hours spent on routine business, pension bills approved, and new armor plate tests approved by Secretary Herbert for navy steel specifications.
Philadelphia January 1 Patrick Donohue aged 25 was arrested on suspicion of killing his wife Mary ten years his junior after a marriage celebration at their home No 24 Piarelin street. The husband found her at the foot of stairs and carried her to a room with stains on his clothes. Police learned of the case when Donohue alerted relatives. Authorities suspect accidental fall while intoxicated. He is held pending investigation.
Three masked burglars in Cleveland vicinity last night attacked David Culbertson's home near Wadsworth. They threatened the farmer and his wife and daughter with a revolver demanding cash and a check. They tortured Miss Culbertson in a cruel attempt to extract money, then fled.
Canton Ohio reports that Senator Sherman met with President-elect McKinley and Senator Burrows amid cabinet formation talks. Ex Governor Longworth of Massachusetts and John Hus sell Young of Philadelphia discussed possible appointments. Mahaney and Milholland were among callers.
In Indiana on June 15 probate was sought for the will of the eccentric CT Sloan. A peculiar bequest left 82,000 to a friend with interest to fund a glass barred bottle on his tomb. The bottle would be filled with apple brandy and set on his grave twice weekly near the dates of July 4 and July 18.
Senator C Kauffman of Lancaster outlines a proposed anti-Quig conference in Harrisburg next Monday. He says Magee and Flinn will attend and invites seventy-six Wanamaker backers including several Wanamaker supporters. The plan aims to form a group named the seventy six to influence reform bills and fund senatorial investigations.
In Plemington No 1 Jan 14 Postmaster Rhuton Wreith of Grover county caused the arrest of William Hope a clinfirmer on a charge of intimacy with Affe Heath. Hope testified he found the couple in Heaths house Mrs Heath aged 22 years, six years younger than her husband, was arrested today on the same charge provoking public notice and sensational discussion.
Pottsville report notes 15 year old Sarah Kelly died by self harm after locking herself in a fight temple at Broad Mountain. Orphaned after parents’ deaths she spent time in Philadelphia charitable institutions before a clergyman secured a home with hotel proprietor James Wilson’s family. No motive is given for the suicide and she was described as cheerful in life.
A Sacramento proclamation notes the defeat of a housing funding bill in the state House. The document outlines the city’s plan to borrow funds and celebrate the legislative setback. Local officials are cited as initiating the commemorative action.
Fragmentary OCR soil note details a local business incident in a city area with mentions of Paterson and Retding Massachusetts names and a January date. The text is damaged and unclear on exact actions or outcomes.
Local weather hints light snow and warmer spells with brief notes on civic and social items. The jumble includes references to congressmen, revival meetings, lamps, and a burned building with scattered cultural notes and short stories.
A fragmented report notes a theatrical meeting where officials discuss millinery bans and a $2 substitute proposal. The text references Mayor Swift, Alder Plothe, and Corporation Counsel amid a contentious vote on a new ordinance affecting theaters and hats.
President-elect Hobart donated five thousand dollars to Rutgers University in New Jersey to endow a scholarship. The unconditional gift supports the election’s honor and enhances the college’s funds. Hobart, a Rutgers alumnus, delivered the money as part of his connection to the institution.
Secretary Herbert directs naval cadets from Annapolis to join the march in the inaugural parade. Cadets will travel to Washington and not remain at the naval academy.
The London Chamber of Commerce dispatch expresses conviction that the framing of a peace treaty will lead to enduring friendship between the English speaking world and allies. The message was received in New York and dated January 1.
Newark report says a large strike may hit Hartidon Morty when workers left the seating in the pit over a fines for cautioned strike. Two departments could close tomorrow as 80 hands withdraw, with more expected to join.
January opens the 1897 season with a Muslin Underwear Sale. The notice announces a commencement event likely at a local store, inviting customers to participate in the seasonal sale of muslin garments.
A local catalog showcases gowns and skirts including child’s short white dresses and kilt skirts. The collection emphasizes formal wear for special occasions with a range of sizes and fabrics.
A Madrid dispatch says reforms for Cuba were discussed on King’s Day Council with Queen presiding. It notes possible pardon for Sanguilly and mentions Jillo Sanguilis, a naturalized American jailed in Havana for nonsphe rcy, granted a free pardon amid the talks.
Fragmentary entry notes a person possibly named Duan A. Stuart planning travel to San Francisco for a carnival event and to remain elsewhere, with mail redirected to Reno for twenty days. The text is garbled and lacks clear dates or concrete actions.
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