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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1897
Page
1
A local shop notes limited stock and cites pending tariff measures that will raise woolen prices. The retailer says it is wiser to wait for next season to move blankets rather than sacrifice current inventory.
The note confirms this season follows the longstanding rule on blanket sales. It states quantities offered may be lower than usual and explains the reason why, implying a consistent but context driven approach to the annual sale.
A notice to regular patrons urges early purchase to secure the specified figures and warns no extra pairs will be offered beyond the stated amounts.
A local sale runs for one week starting Tuesday January nineteenth. Items offered include various household goods and furniture with prices posted in the notice. The sale location is listed in the public notice with hours and entry requirements.
Ads advertise lower quality and heavily discounted blankets. Cotton blankets in various sizes drop from 75 cents to five cents per case special, 12-4 cotton blankets fall to 1.12, white wool blankets reduced from 32.50 to 2.75, and 100 percent white wool blankets from 5.00 to 4.25, noting extra full size and heavy as a feature.
Advertises white wool blankets offered in two lots: 11-4 extra heavy 0 pairs sold at 8.60 and sale price 5.75 for 10 pairs. describes them as finest all wool at 8.60 and claims best value ever offered.
The ad lists discounted blanket consignments including 11-4 Grey Cotton Blankets with varied former prices now reduced. 12-4 Grey Cotton Blankets trimmed from 31.50 to 1.124. 11-4 Grey Wool Blankets from 2.00 to 2.25. New England Scarlet All Wool 11-4 size from 4.00 to 4.25. 85 pairs 11-4 All Wool Blankets (Scar Tet) touted as best quality at 4.00.
The Pennsylvania Senate and House met in Harrisburg to read and refer numerous measures. Bills include a bureau of mines, public officer nominations, and fines for football in schools. Resolutions commend Senator Cameron on Cuba policy.
In the committee on federal relations debate Mr. Smith opposed the measure arguing for a direct house vote, while Mr. Scott’s motion prevailed. It is understood Speaker Boyer will delay announcing committee assignments until Wednesday.
Port Huron Michigan where Custom Officer Charles K Tate in a tunnel car inspection barely escaped venomous rattlesnakes. A young woman with a catchel box swooped by, drawing the eye as she prepared to perform as a snake charmer in Michigan cities.
Reports from Duluth Omaha Jacksonville St Louis Chicago and others describe extreme cold across the nation. Temperatures plunge to 82 below zero locally in Duluth with private readings much lower. Authorities face widespread destitution and seek food coal and clothing relief.
A wind driven blaze at South Salina and Payette streets in Syracuse destroyed three major blocks housing the New York Cloak house Palmer's millinery Kimball and company agency Leiter Brothers jewelry and L A Withell dry goods. Estimated loss 250000. A later fire at Kearnes's brewery in the First ward likely total loss valued at 200000. signals sent for apparatus from Oswego Rochester and others.
K E Brown of Hre tora South Africa awoke in Denver to learn he had won a large judgement in the court of farms against the South African republic. The award stemmed from the Wittontan mining hatchet opening claim where Brown first staked a glalin. Moments later news arrived that the band had been withdrawn from pre-emption. Brown, a mining engineer, was returning from California when he received the news.
The senatorial investigating committee, after over a year, held what was likely its final session in Philadelphia. They planned to report on magistrates duties and seek legislation to remedy local government ills while reexamining the Mutual Automatic Telephone company ordinance. David Martin, ex-national Republican committeeman, testified he owned about 1500 shares he did not know about and never held a stock certificate.
London readers learn Mark Twain Samuel L. Clemens faces financial ruin after Welter Co collapse and failed world tour. The humorist, now penniless, lives frugally in modest London lodgings, works daily on a travel book to repay creditors and support his family amid ill health.
Potteville Pennsylvania January 2 Frank H Hand former treasurer of Port Townkind Wak Sen is sentenced to one year in prison and to pay twenty dollars costs plus restitution of four hundred thirty five dollars embezzled from township funds
A Crestedel d leased Elk Tannling company tin mill located at Curwensville burned at 6 this morning destroying the building. More than ten workers were thrown out of employment.
The forecast notes much colder conditions along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts with snow in the St. Lawrence Valley. Temperatures are falling in the Southern and Middle Atlantic states while rising slowly in the Missouri and Upper Mississippi Valley and the Lake region. Most areas expect generally fair weather tonight, with freezing temps along the Texas coast and Gulf interiors.
Lyman Judson Gage, a longtime Chicago figure, started in banking and moved through roles including cashier, vice president, and president of the First National Bank. He led the World’s Columbian Exposition, chaired the Bankers’ Club, and served three terms as president of the American Bankers Association. He also influenced municipal government and civic organizations, shaping finance and public life in Illinois.
Ex Queen Lill vokwlini and party visited President Cleveland at the White House on January 25. The cordial call lasted about fifteen minutes with praise for Minister Willis and thanks for the withdrawal of Harrison’s annexation treaty. The queen and companions then departed for Shoreham housing in Washington.
The annual convention of Pennsylvania health officials opened with Governor Hastings addressing delegates. He urged a statewide health statistics organization, better clean water, air sheds, and pollution prevention. Dr. Randolph Marley argued for physical education in schools and the need for gymnasiums. A health board meeting discussed sanitary surveys, water supply studies, and pollution controls to guide future legislative recommendations.
Harrisburg January 2 Deputy Attorney General Elkin advised the secretary of the commonwealth that the election proclamation need not be a formal official ballot. It may be printed in the form agreed upon by county officers provided all nominations are given.
Jan 2 West Chester Pa George I Hoopes of Parksburg was acquitted of murder before the jury. A negro named John von, reputed evil, broke into Hoopes home for robbery and Hoopes shot him in self defense during the break in.
John C. Reid longtime managing editor of the New York Tings and head of the literary bureau for the Republican state committee died at his residence this morning. Heart failure listed as the cause.
An elderly elephant named Keru died today at Vale Nice's circus quarters after years of traveling with multiple circuses. She was noted as the country’s only female APOUbelephdar in captivity and had been with Morty Lin’s company for seven years.
Fair skies stay the order as temperature holds steady while the state legislature sees many bills introduced and a final session looming in Philadelphia. Senators address the chamber on clan questions as local writers muse on the day’s editorial.
In London a boxing match featured Palmer against Stanton. Palmer knocked Stanton down twice in the fifteenth round and was declared the winner after the referee stopped the bout. Both boxers weighed around 140 pounds.
The tetouny boxing contest between Jack Everhart of New Orleans and Wud Star Matthews of the olly ended in a draw at Ulom Park Athletic club tonight. The welterweight preliminaries featured Tommy Kelly and Prod Mayo in a ten pound class.
Frigid conditions spread over Wilkes Barre and surrounding Wyoming Valley areas with subzero wind chills. Low temperatures were reported across nearby towns though exact readings were unclear due to partial OCR text.
Commonwealth consents to strike out key testimony in the Dr Thomas Johnston murder case at Dunnegan, New Bloomfield PA. Transfer of securities to John A Sheilby and delusional insanity defense are central as witnesses' mental state is evaluated. Court adjourned to continue with expert examination and jury deliberations expected midweek.
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