Unclear OCR fragment hints at textile price changes
Fragmentary text discusses wool prices, stock concerns, and costs of woolen blankets. Details are garbled and names or events are not fully recoverable.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1897
Page
1
Unclear Text Reflects Recurrent Meeting Note
An annual remark notes no deviation from established plans and explains that quantity changes are due to standard reasons. The passage hints at predictable budgeting or supply decisions without detailing specifics.
Tour Recular Patrons We Would Say
Article fragment notes early safety settings and commitments to not offering extra items beyond authorized options. It references patrons and a policy stance on extending further pairings or services beyond specified allowances. The text is unclear and partially garbled.
White Blanket Deals Offer Incomplete Price List
Frail OCR note lists blanket pricing with many typos and missing details. It mentions cotton and white wool blankets in cases with former price points and updated, unclear sale prices. The text lacks clear dates or seller identification but implies a discount sale.
Special sale on heavy white wool blankets
Picky buyers select 10 juairs extra heavy blankets priced at 5.60, sale price 5.75. Two pairs of 11-4 finest all wool blankets offered at 8.00, touted as the best value yet.
Winter Blanket Price Reductions Listed in Sale
A list shows several blanket bargains with quantities and reduced prices. Grey cotton blankets move from $1.00 to 0. Ti, 12-4 Wool blankets cut from $5.50 to $2.05. All wool New England robes noted at $5.00, and 11-4 wool trinkets advertised at $4.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ihe
New England
Busy day at the state legislature in joint session
The session ratified the election of Boies Penrose. The House and Senate confirmed clerks and dozens of appointments. A dispute arose over floor speeches and a committee on the state levy and fiscal matters was created, with adjournment set for next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boies Penrose
Senate
House
Unite States
David 8 Seart
Philadelphia
James A. Curr
Dra
Lsane
GO. Smedley
Philadelphivn
Doh Dad
Detweiboer
Easton
Wemoembom
Wostid
TW. Hohols
Pranklip
Pol
William A. Houck
Bealdearman
Fourth Ward
Reading
Lucus
Appropriations
Oleo
Scot
Lawyers in a fight in Williamsport courtroom
Attorneys Edwardords and Streiby of Williamsport clashed before Alderman Dwtalo during a session. They exchanged insults and blows, were separated by Constable Know, and both suffered only shirt-front marks as the court adjourned with apologies exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwaoerds
Streiby
Williamsport
Dietelet
N. Mm.dbwaris
Dobn Streiby
Sirelis
Atryck
hoaWever
Batale
Senators Elected Across States Highlight Period of Shifts
Reports from Wilmington Delaware Indianapolis Denver Topeka and other capitals show multiple U S Senate elections. Names include Henry Hansborough Charles W Malebanile William E Mason and William A Durrissata. Balloting reflects party shifts and ongoing joint sessions mark final votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Deldan
Jin
Eesdion
Henry
Hansborough
William EE
Mason
Seamitear
Sessium
Alltel
Differeenity
George Veet
United States
Indianapolis
Caibal
Charles W. Malebanike
Repub
Denver
Calo
Henrys M.teter
Topeka
William A. Durrissata
Wallin A. Peffer
Pelfer
Topol
Kun
Tan
A. Morris
Congressman
Kansas
Staty Bendtar
Fatal Love Letter Ends in Tragic Death
A misread love confession from Fhamokin details a fatal poisoning after a lover’s dispute. Hermign Schylts and Melabure are implicated as the involved parties, with the couple reportedly meeting and exchanging letters before a deadly outcome.
Olney Testifies on Monroe Doctrine in Arbitration Treaty Talks
Senate Foreign Relations Committee spends over an hour with Secretary Olney, who defends the general arbitration treaty with Britain. He says the Monroe doctrine is not included in the treaty terms and notes possible amendments needed before ratification. The discussion also touches on the Nicaragua Canal and the selection of an arbiter in disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dai
Senate Committee
Thortyine
Olney
Senate
Ginexy
Enmied
Vietth
Monres
Fulinth
Nicwragua
Mir Olney
Norwas Ue
Agadiet Aviv
Jace
Fire arson plotist Hutchinson tried for staged blaze
In Hullidayshure Pennsylvania on January 24 R Bruce Hutchinson a merchant was convicted of faking a fire at Pheasant and Wagner to collect insurance. Evidence showed he offered $100 for the crime and sought to conspire with accomplices while claiming innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hullidayshure
R. Bruce Thutchensen
Catia Hove
Wagner
Hutchinson
Bantam Attacks a Boy in Yard as Rescue Arrives
A bantam rooster attacked a boy in Chester, Poa, injuring his eye and face until a passerby named Sam Lee intervened. The incident prompted a local court decision list including licentious cases and pardons, with names and counties cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Poa
Sebastian Hank, Jr
Chapserlés
Sam Lee
O‘hinaman
Wissesute
Sam
Luckys Baldwin Case Adverse to Woman in Split Verdict
A January 20 verdict in Luck Baldwin's case finds the woman not favored. the court rules against Lillian Ashley in a seduction claim against Thucky Barddlveint, while noting that Tieliinda is the father of her child. The article also mentions various ship arrivals and scientific news unrelated to the main case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Ashley
Adi
Poeprose's Private Secretary and State Political Ties
A fragment describes Hairigbirg Po and United Staten Sonbtaiveleot BPininvoke of Pithidedyihta aligning around a private secretary Wa. BR. Andrews is named as editor and publisher of the Meadville Tyibuteritepulltwn and secretary of the Buck publican state committee. Andrews is connected to state politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poeprose
Hairigbirg
United Staten Sonbtaiveleot Bpinvoke
Pithidedyihta
Andrews
Atitews
Andrews le
Meadville
Pennsylvania State Christian Endeavor Meeting Notice
Harrleburn Pennsylvania January 24 The executive committee of the Pennsylvania State Christian Endeavor will meet the palace of the Commonwealth hotel this afternoon. The committee is composed of twenty representatives from different parts of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrleburn
Ponnsylvanie Stade Christian Eyeeavor
Tate
Tin Plate Plant Resumes Operations After Lookout
The Solatice Groeioan Manulheturia Company resumes operations at the tin plate plant near the city today after a worker lookout that lasted several weeks. It is expected the entire plant will be in operation by next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horrieburg
Solatice. Groeioan Manulheturia Company
Tesumn
Ite Tha Plate
Sullivan the improving in New Bedford
Sullivan of New Bedford Massachusetts, John J. Sullivan, was reported improving after recent illness. Doctors noted he had no heart-failure symptoms since midnight and had a successful procedure on the right tonsil with careful aftercare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
New Bedford
Mass
Dan
John J. Sullivan
Peterton
Ex Governor John D Long of Massachusetts Emerging Cabinet Figure
A retrospective profile portrays John D Long as a leading Massachusetts figure and probable secretary of the navy under McKinley. Born in Huckfield educated at Harvard, Long rose from lawyer to state legislator and speaker, then Massachusetts governor, serving in the fortieth and forty-ninth congress before returning to law practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Long
Masechusetts
Mckinley
Long
Massichwdelie
Min
Sliger Wipaihi Potue
Mr. Long
John Davis
Minasa
Chusetts
Huckfield
Harvard
Verdes
Virgil
Con Vent
Wak
Bec Cme Venulenait
Secretary of the Navy
Agricultural Society Officers Elected At Harrisburg Meeting
The Harrisburg Patan chapter reports the state agricultural society elected officers at the annual meeting. Names include President John McDowell and first vice president H Berger with a long list of executive committee members. The note lists many individuals, a secretary, chemist geologist and stenographer among staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Patan
State Agriculture Society
John McDowell
H. Berger
George Handy Smith
William HH. Wihiwaier
Benjamin §. Winkle
Chass Voorhees
Frank Thompson
David Y. Wilson
Robert FB. Pattison
William T. Hildrup
George DD. Stivel Bod
Mothrann
Ajp
Young
PL i. Colving
Tley
C. A. Mergner
Kouts Picket
Ste. A. Kerr
Samuel Merkinking
John
Miller
Hiram Young
David Over
Coote They
W. SV. Speer
James Mc Wein
Joshua Wright
D. Kirkpeetrivek
Thornton
William Powell
Jon A. Woodwards
Daniel H. Huastings
Thomas
Lord Salisbury Signs Venereal Treaty Detail Report
London reports Salisbury has cleared the final hurdle in the Venezuela treaty by agreeing that Venezuela may name one member of the arbitration board. Venezuela seeks Chief Justice Midler as its representative, with an American on the board. Allentown notes the State Horticultural association elected new officers including Professor Samuel J. Hetwes and Cyrus T. Fox. Lane County vote results promised. location changes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Daily Chronicle
Washington
Lord Salisbury
Board of Arbitration
Venezuela
Juticy Bmidler
Allentown
Pan
Ucttural Association
Frofessor
Samuel J. Hetwes
York
Vline-Pitesidents
Plenty MM. Hole
Marlota
Henry S. Rupp
Shireymanstown
Gabriel Hiester
Dighins Recording Ccritary
Cyrus T. Pox
Realling
Willhwa PL
Otmn Ton
UW Etrlanstrete
J. HL Barwim
Milltown
Lane Cletoy
Ifio
Minvotines
Cheater Pudion Workers Quit Over Wage Controversy
A fragment notes Chester Manufacturing mill workers staged a sit down in the afternoon to protest pay. About sixty employees reportedly refused to return to work after a wage dispute, causing production disruption at the Chester plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Ge- Punt
Fire Strikes City Dome. Vast Loss Reported
An OCR fragment notes a blaze at a city dome tonight around 61 o clock, with damages estimated near 210000. The text is garbled and names or precise locations are unclear.
Weather and Local News Capsule Mix Across Regions
Rain or snow possible today with southerly winds. Harrisburg and Antigonion treaty notes mix with Louletinn chatter. Court actions and local affairs include judges and plaza proceedings. Regional items touch on missions, a ceremonial plea, and suburban travel reports through the valley.
First Annual Pennerivania Photographers Association Convention
Harriburgh Ma January 2 The first annual convention of the Pennerivania Photographers Association will be held in this city on January 3 and 4. Prizes will be awarded for best photographic displays including black and white work and color watercolors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriebure
Pennerivania Pheatographore’ Association
Bivonee Neure
Lynching of Three Negroes Shocks Amite City La
An improvised mob lynched John Johnson Arch Joiner and Cis Williams in Amite City Louisiana after rumors of Cotton family murders. They dangled Williams from a tree after riding to the jail and forcing the deputy to release the prisoners. The mob’s march to the Cotton residence ended with the executions and confessions amid reports of rain and crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Johnson
Arch Joiner
Gus Williams
Louisiana
Amite City
Cis Williams
Independence
Tiree Lim
Williams
Mack
William
John Cotton
Ted
Johyeen
Poder
Dalner
Botoa
Jehneon
Jolineen
Lotin Cotto
Merven Siovenk
Jolinnen
Mina Agree Miller
Miss Loizvie Miller
Dommon
Willaims
Cothon
Newport Deposit Bank Indictments Begin
The evan jury today returned five bills of indictment against Thomas H. Millikan, Holmes Irwin, Mary H. Bheckfeley, Henry Arris, and Silas Wright, officers and directors of the defunct Newport Deposit Bank. They are charged with receiving deposits while knowing the bank to be insolvent.
January Muslin Underwear Sale Opens January 2 1898
The store begins its 1897 season with a Muslin Underwear Sale starting Saturday January 2 1898. Prices are pitched so attractively that early purchases are urged.
Gowns and Skirts Featured in Childs White Dresses and Kilts
A retail page highlights gowns and skirts including child’s short white dresses and kilt skirts. The assortment covers formal and casual styles with varied fabrics and sizes for women and children.
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