31 Jan 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1896
Page
1
An old market note describes a sale where stock from various lines is nearly exhausted. The piece mentions vendors like Shoply and a mix of items including chokers and dresses, with efforts to adjust by introducing a thinner selection and drawing on manufacturer dates to balance remaining inventory.
A partial, unreadable clipping yields few readable names or places. The text appears garbled and lacks coherent facts or dates to identify a clear event or subject.
A damaged listing shows prices and items including apparel and accessories. The text references sale prices such as 20¢ and 50¢ and mentions various faded product names and descriptions, with unclear shop names and locations.
A fragmented ad lists heavy winter cloaks and wool astrakhan fabrics with sale prices. Items include dark mixtures and rough trost effects, with a note of a ferier probe and a price of 1.25 dollars.
Winter wear item notes describe dark French printed flannels designed for warmth. The listing emphasizes cozy wrappers and mentions a sale price in capitals. The fragment hints at regular values and a discount event, with unclear brand or store details.
Ten pieces of embroidered Skirt Flannels offered in Clack Natural Wool Grey Brown and Cardinal. Described as highly handsome with contrasting silk details. Sale price emphasized as under seventy dollars with bold promotional language.
Sale price listings for heavy pure wool bath robe blankets in tan gres hilve and brown shades. Previous price 4.50 now 3.25 and 2.75 for 11-4 size. Wide stock noted with strong emphasis on value and availability.
A subdued Senate session featured a calm discussion on bi metallic policy and tariff action while House business included committee reports, pension bills, and nominations. Leadership outlined plans for a Nicaragua canal study and adjusted committee assignments as lawmakers pressed routine measures.
Rev. Dr. William Furness, pastor emeritus of the First Unitarian church, Harvard graduate and noted writer, died at his Philadelphia home. He led the church fifty years and leaves two sons and a daughter. Burial from the church Sunday with Rev. Robert Collyer to conduct.
Hartishire Jan 2 A Pennsylvania State Pharmacist examining board held at Central High School Philadelphia on Saturday January 1 B 28 appeared for examination 128 sought registered pharmacist certificates 152 sought qualified assistant certificates Forty-
Newspaper report details a January confrontation near Fancy Gap involving U S Marshal and Treasury agents attempting to raid a Delaw distillery. A deputy sheriff was shot during the clash and the moonshiners fled, with questions raised over the actions of the alleged criminals and the officers.
Constantinople dispatch via United Press reports a brutal battle between Purkiah forces and Atimaeni in Aeltogn. Heavy casualties described with 1200 wounded reaching Mutash and many more dying. prisoners restrained and mistreatment noted. Efforts for Armenian Turkish reconciliation in Yellows fail.
Senator Cullen Wil is due in Chicago next Saturday and Pemuln Mir arrives days earlier before returning to Washington to discuss publicly announcing a presidential bid. He says he would consider a combination approach if circumstances favor a strong challenge, and will decide before departure.
Holidayebure court crowd packs the room as Frank Wilson faces charges in the murder of Theory Ponneiin. Prosecution and defense present closing remarks. witnesses note medical opinions about timing. Rest of proceedings to continue with tomorrow closing address.
Letters flood the state education office as compulsory schooling is postponed until schools reopen in fall pending attorney general opinion. In Hazleton Andrew Merrick is killed by a revolver shown by Joseph Fu kouw of Perth Amboy. gun unknown loaded, suspect in custody.
Governor Hastings and Adjutant General Stewart plan a conference next Wednesday with Major General Snowden and Deputy Generals Gobin Shall and Wiley to discuss funding the next encampment of the Pennsylvania National Guard.
The Kentucky man William Trout of Mayayillo survived fifty one days on only buttermilk. Whitelaw Rel has found his health notably improved by a sojourn in Phoenix.
Dispatches report General Marin, captain general pro tem, leading Spanish forces in Cuba near Havana as operations against insurgents intensify. Reports cite engagements with insurgent columns, heavy artillery fire, and reinforcements for the defense of Pinar del Rio and Santa Clara.
United States District Attorney Macfarlane continues inquiry into the Hawkins expedition amid neutrals laws questions. He says proving a military expedition against a friendly power is difficult and cites Cuba as the issue. President Palma appears at Cuban HQ and distances the Hawkins party from any junta involvement.
Yale University boat club announces a policy shift to compete in the Henley Royal Regatta in England. President De Sidour states the Yale crew will enter a crew for the coming year due to scheduling difficulties with a match against Oxford and Cambridge.
Yale oarsmen will compete in an English race this year chosen by graduate advisers. Captain Treadway, Bob Cook, and other alumni discussed the plan at a New York conference. Undergraduates regret the move as they had no voice in the decision and expect scrutiny of the advisers’ wisdom.
Dr Alfred Kennedy a metallurgist and geologist died in a Third Street Philadelphia office fire. He was about 60 years old and is believed to have started the blaze while lighting gas. He headed the Polytechnic College of Philadelphia and held roles with the state agricultural society and the Pennsylvania humane society.
George Dixon the featherweight champion faced Pelion Palmer in a bout at Madison Square Garden before about sixty spectators. Palmer pressed early with fast jabs while Dixon used reach and power. After six rounds the verdict favored Dixon as Palmer faded though both fighters earned cheers from the crowd.
Hazleton Pa January 30 detectives on the Kester murder case say they have new discoveries and expect arrests soon. The crime happened about ten years ago at Mack Ridge where the Kester brothers were killed in their home and robbed of Ivy. Constable John Duser claims he has sufficient evidence to hang the perpetrators. Suspects once held two years ago were released.
In a formal ballot tally in Frankfort on January 20, Chambers supported Judge Hult over Hunter. Hunter received 64 votes, Blackburn 06, Blone of Lewinville Vale for Congress. Unclear citizenship status of Dr. Hunter halted further action as a committee sought to investigate. The motion was ruled out of order by a Republican majority.
North Carolina judge praises jury after verdict in Kingston arson case. Three white men and one black defendant acquitted on some counts while others found guilty amid property losses. The judge told jurors they wrongfully joined guilt due to the era’s tensions. Harrisburg dairy crackdown follows adulterated cream cases in Dauphin County.
Joseph Fi rl was convicted of felonious assault against a girl and was today sentenced to fourteen years and nine months in the Eastern Penitentiary.
Aged statesman Sir John Pender is said to suffer paralysis of the brain. An explosion aboard the English steamer British Army at Barry in the Channel killed two and injured several. Photographs from Vienna University reveal calcified deposits in a living subject. Lord Rotherby urged Liberal unity at Extinborough meeting, hoping factional divides would fade.
A thirty foot boiler exploded at Hollidaysburg Iron and Nail Company mills at 7.15 am. Three men died, four seriously injured, and many others hurt as debris and steam overturned furnaces and wrecked sections of the plant. About 100 men were at work. cause remains a mystery.
Jan 30 report states W H H Crossman and Brother deposited 1 million dollars in the agena office and 100 thousand dollars in the sub treasury, all from the steamer St Paul. Kegs marked L Von Hoffman and Company and Heidelbach Schelheimer and Company indicate they were not opened after shipment.
A county body votes to give 0 acres of coal and timber land in Cambria county to Cambria Iron company. The commission notes a remaining appropriation balancer to be turned into the treasury.
Finley’s advertises up to date lines including French Piques and Galateas with matching trims. The store offers Persian Lawns Dotted Swisses Linen Batiste and full stock of staple white goods at 510 and 512 Lackawanna Avenue.
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