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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1897
Page
1
A long unclear notice touts a large up to date dry goods store cutting staple silks and black dress goods below market value. It hints at questions about why prices are so low and suggests advance on all silks or woolens, domestic or foreign, may be offered.
The notice claims unusually low prices compare favorably to the lowest historical values in American trade. It warns customers that prices in this department will increase by at least 2 percent within the next month or two, making current savings urgent.
The fragment hints at a claim of guaranteed low prices for four years at Mae, urging the reader to act wisely to profit while warning the foolish they will regret not taking the opportunity.
The advertisement promotes a sale on Cheney Bros fabrics and a range of blacks, silks, brocades, surges, and wool fabrics. Prices include 49c for 24-inch Black Duchess Silk, 73c for 24-inch Black Duchess Silk, 89c for Weave silk, 98c for Thavk Sivilitans, 33c for 50-inch Latine, 55c for Latine, and 45c for 45-inch Henriettas. Limited quantities and discount comparisons are noted with prior higher prices.
Chicago January 20 Lyman J Gage returned from Canton and announced he accepts the treasury portfolio in McKinleys cabinet He vows a business like administration with merit based appointments Washington notes broad Republican support for his qualifications while silver advocates question his stance on free coinage General Alger visits Canton and is touted for a cabinet post and Alger’s war portfolio may also be discussed in Canton Ohio January 23 James Wilson tipped as likely new agriculture secretary despite other rumored names
Representative Hotkla, a Republican, introduces a controversial bill in the Kansas legislature. It proposes enacting harsher penalties for men convicted of criminal assault on women. The Women's Social Purity league, led by Mrs. Lucien Cape, endorses the bill and plans to lobby lawmakers.
Albert Canning shot and killed Mrs. Mary Benning and wounded her two sons before turning the weapon on himself. Witnesses say Canning had been forced from Ave. Hennings residence due to unwelcome attentions.
Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania January 2 two Hungarian men Joseph Schenroskhl and Joseph Guglinese were arrested and remanded to county jail for further hearing. They are suspected of aiding William Shaffer the young convict to escape. More arrests of significant suspects are expected tomorrow.
The American Bessemer Association or TIllet pool settled today in Pittsburg. The executive committee will refund all monies next week after addressing timeful matters referred to them.
At the Gotion mine plant in Grafton West Virginia an accident on a coal hauling railway threw thirty men from a car. Edward Balson was killed while two others were fatally injured and eight more seriously hurt.
Washington Jan 2 The House committee on election divided the contested case of Renoir against Boatner from the Fifth Louisiana district. The committee supported Sir Heather, the sitting member, and rejected the challenger.
Curvon Nevada in June reports Governor Saddler signing the livencing glove contests bill in the afternoon. The wording indicates state approval for regulated glove competitions to proceed locally. The event anchors Nev politics with executive action on public sport activities.
An unknown assailant broke into Elmer J Lehner's home in Columbia and severely beat and gagged Mrs Lehner. She lies critically injured as threats of lynching circulate. A suspect was arrested and identified by the victim. the man is jailed in Lancaster County tonight.
Two to three men stopped Southern Pacific Express No. 16 north of Roseburg Oregon at Shady Point. They detached the express car and blew the door with dynamite looting two safes then setting the car on fire. Conductor and crew saved the train but the car and contents were destroyed. Robbers fled and only an imperfect description exists.
The Denison House in Indianapolis was damaged by a blaze for the second time in two years, causing about 25 thousand dollars in loss. The fire began from a defective flue on the third floor at 6 pm, with guests escaping safely and belongings saved. The blaze confined to the north wing and the hotel is fully insured.
Bethlehem Pa January 20 The Bethlehem Tron company is wired from Russia about a highly successful test of its armor plate. The tested plate represents 1600 tons of Harveylged nickel used for side armor on the Russian battleship Routmey. Bethlehem has secured contracts to manufacture shaftings and engine forgings for two light cruisers for the Japanese government.
Topeka reports measures before the Kansas legislature seek to prohibit selling patent medicines until formulas are presented to and approved by the state board of health. A heavy license is also proposed for drug stores handling proprietary medicines.
In Aurora area on January 2 a Mrs. John Shaw attempted to poison her family during a fit of temporary insanity. She and her two children swallowed an ounce of arsenic. The children were saved by prompt measures while Mrs. Shaw remains alive in serious condition.
In Charleston on January 26 Henderson and his nephew Boyle clashed in a machine shop. Boyle was struck with a monkey wrench and died half an hour later while Henderson suffered a crushed head and is believed dead.
Olympia Washington January 2 After days of failed ballots George P F Turner a well known Spokane lawyer received the cautious nomination of the Populist and free silver Republicans and was dedicated by the legislature today to succeed Watson C Squire as United States senator.
In New Bloomfield Pennsylvania Dr. Johnston faces second degree murder charges for killing Druggist George Henry. After a lengthy defense and expert insanity testimony, jurors grew ill delaying proceedings. Lawyers expect a verdict by noon tomorrow as the case nears its close.
The Academy of Medicine marked its 50th anniversary with a Carnegie Music Hall ceremony. Dr Job D. Bryant, President Grover Cleveland, and others spoke, Cleveland largely complimenting the medical profession.
London reports Latimer Ridley Jones of New York, horse breeder and speculator, arrested in extraction proceedings at Scarborough yesterday on forgery charges involving unspecified amounts, was today remanded to await further action.
Congressman Lorimer remains confined to his Chicago residence with nervous prostration. Dr. Joseph Plyall has ordered him not to see even close friends amid his deteriorating health.
Delaware’s constitutional convention favors removing the authority to grant divorces from the legislature. The vote was nearly unanimous, signaling a planned restructuring of the state’s constitutional powers.
Calcutta reports two million people are now employed on relief work in the fuming atracken districts of India.
James J. Corbett told an AP reporter he will end theater engagements in Kansas City in a week and then prepare for the Nevada fight with a six week camp. He may send a scout ahead, train in Denver or another high altitude, and has not decided on training locations before the March 17 bout.
In Marcellus Michigan the Betts family claims their home is haunted by spirits responding to a supernatural power wielded by 18 year old Irving Betts. The family reports nightly manifestations and inability to sleep due to the eerie activity.
The Russian Legation in Washington sent a contribution of 100 dollars to the city’s popular fund aiding the poor. It marks the first official contribution from a foreign legation to a local charitable object, though many legation staff have privately helped in the past.
In Guthrie Oklahoma on January 20 a fusion Democratic populist legislature proposed bills to prohibit gold contracts in the territory and abolish the militia, arguing the militia protects corporations and oppresses the people. The moves are described as radical and aimed at limiting central government power.
Cambridge notice states the Marvard Corporation approved the petition of athletic management to reward the use of Holmes Piel for baseball and track athletics. The decision reflects management action in the city context and mentions Holmes Piel as the beneficiary of the arrangement.
Washington dispatch reports Senator Morgan in charge of the Nicaragua canal bill announced he would press the Oil bill to a conclusion on Monday next. The note signals a key step in the stalled legislation as party leaders weigh final actions.
Harrisburg report says Samuels of Wisconsin and E M Holts of Gratz were killed by a slate fall at the Lyken colliery yesterday morning. Both men were married and leave families.
In St Louis on January 2 Superintendent Finhey of the Provident association says about 2000 destitute individuals have received relief and 18000 more are still in need of assistance.
Jan 2 report confirms plague outbreak in Formosa inland districts as authorities seek containment measures amid rising public health concern.
Prominent Wyoming suffragist Amelia Powt, a leading figure in the movement, has died. The obituary notes her work and influence in securing women's voting rights in the state.
A novel religious ceremony in Philadelphia’s Protestant Episcopal Church unveiled and blessed a portrait of King Charles I known as the Royal Martyr Charles. Bishops Coleman of Delaware and Perry of Town presided, with congregants from city churches attending. Bishop Coleman unveiled the painting and read the blessing prayer as Bishop Perry delivered the panegyric. The event, common in England, marked the first such royal portrait enshrinement in the United States.
Harvard students held a dormitory celebration with a large explosion of fireworks after midnight. Thirty to forty participants were involved and the college has begun an investigation with local authorities prepared to act if the college does not.
The Buller Populist legislators held a meeting and passed scathing resolutions denouncing the belting Populiats or Pritchard Po ste as traitors. Senator Butler drew resolutions abrogating fusion and referring to Republicans as slimy poisonous snakes.
Henry Snyder a Rochester conductor and Tralnman George Craston die in a wreck on the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg road five miles west of Le Roy after 9 PM during a blinding storm. Fireman M Afe Lain fatally injured and brakeman Robert McLaughlin badly hurt.
A Black man named Jim Jackson was lynched near Harmdelph in Britaineham County Alabama on a Wednesday night in January. The suspected mob action followed reports of alleged offenses, with local authorities declining comment.
Fair weather with westerly winds and light mood in markets. Sliver of opposition grows as Gage faces Treasury post scrutiny. Trial of Dr. Johoston nears verdict while Dun’s Review notes trade shifts. Local notices list beer prices, court actions, ward candidates, societal events, and regional gossip from the West Side.
K G Dun reports January remains disappointing yet shows real new activity with several iron works starting, more mills planned, and rising orders may lift production. Prices fall for steel inputs while coal and wool remain steady, and overall stock averages soften from December. Failures drop significantly in the United States and Canada compared with last year.
Altoona Pennsylvania January 2 Mrs Margaret Erlichtbill a widowed washerwoman about sixty years old was found dead in her confined home on Forth avenue She lived alone and had not been seen for thirty hours Coroner McCartney impaneled a jury which found death due to privation and cold
Joseph Boxall of Dundee shot Miss Gra Botherton in the temple last evening then killed himself with a second bullet. The tragedy occurred after Boxall fired at Botherton, leaving a scene of unprepared Joye and shocking the local community.
The record notes ships arriving in New York from Bremen and Southampton and others sailing to Bremen or Rotterdam. It lists Steamer Truve from Bremen and Southampton Mobile, Steamer Amsterdam arriving at Rotterdam, Pilatia from Bremen, Furnes from Moville, Mimicht from London, and Steamer Dresden from New York bound for Bremen with a Lig wind passage.
In Montgomery on January 2 the legislature passed a law repealing the Australian ballot after four years of use. Democrats Populists and Republicans joined forces to defeat it and restore the old election law citing cost abuse and inefficiency.
In Loguz on January 22 a chemistry experiment exploded during a class. Six clade members were injured, including Miss Jennie Hall who was burned in the face and likely disabled for life.
State Treasurer Collins writes to Cravenning Elix about Merchants National Bank of Ocala which failed recently, wiping out about 0.000 of its six held funds and triggering concern in Jacksonville Florida.
Wilkes Barre authorities report the arrest of J J H elmik of Williamsport who was sought in the Williamsport case and held for transfer to the proper authorities after the alert bell rang.
Finley’s Linen Sale scheduled for Saturday January 30 offers linen damask napkins towels and lunch cloths at reduced prices. The ad touts extraordinary values on damask pieces 6 to 72 inches and lists prices from 26 cents to 3.00 per dozen for towels and napkins. Special attention is drawn to Silver Bleached Napkins at 1.04 and extra size Huck Towels at 3.00 per dozen.
In Greensburg Pennsylvania on January 4 John Sivak a Hungarian factory worker and a fellow countryman made a wager to walk two miles home in bare feet through subzero weather with the thermometer at 12 degrees below zero. Sivak began after two sips of nolinks and completed the trip but suffered severe frostbite and was taken to Westmoreland hospital where doctors urged amputation to save his life.
Appraisers examining the premises of Henry Moore of Puwkehill, who died recently, found jars filled with gold amounting to over 17,000 dollars. The heirs, led by Moore’s widow who died shortly after, inherit the estate though no will is known. The coins and valuables were discovered in the house as the estate was probed.
William J. Bryan reached San Antonio this morning from Austin and canceled his prior engagement with the Jech management. He may visit several locations of his own accord after tonight's public appearance and invitations are extended.
A lumber mill operated by Potteville was destroyed by fire and extinguished after about one thousand dollars in damage. The blaze caused extensive damage to the planing mill and surrounding lumber stock, with no reported injuries. Firefighters fought the flames for several hours before bringing the fire under control.
New York forecast calls for fresh westerly and northwesterly winds tonight with slowly rising temperatures and possible clouding. Sunday looks partly cloudy to cloudy with higher temperatures and fresh northeasterly winds possibly dangerous in exposed areas.
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