04 Jul 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1896
Page
1
A historical note reports a firm ending price cutting in a shirt line. The company explains their experiment to curb market discounts and sell at a steady cash price, noting the market collapse and temptation of spot cash.
A retailer proclaims the latest summer shirt styles with bold pricing. Describes 30 dozen Laundried shirts in white muslin with colored borders, priced as low as 69 cents, and 50 dozen colored laundried shirts at 40 cents. Also offers 100 dozen imported half hose at two pairs for 50 cents.
Amid mine collapse fears at the Twin shaft in Pittston families endure grim days. Rescuers report slow progress with eight and a half feet cleared. dynamite and new methods may aid digging as a governor ordered commission prepares to inspect. Inspector Stein notes private session likelihood and possible widow representatives’ attendance.
Secretary Howard reports a coordinated plan to reduce mill output in July and August. Agreements to curtail have been signed by managers in Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut covering over four million spindles. Southern mills also move toward a fifty to sixty percent cut in the next two months.
A D Spencer of Scranton Pa wins the national shooting tournament title and Herald medal with 142 inches across 16 strings. R M Baker takes second at 179 3 10 inches and H M Spencer is third with 182 2 10 inches. He defeats the Jamestown quartet A S Perry J J Bacon G Garfield and E Page. Spencer's lowest string is 62 10 inches.
In Philadelphia Judge Yerkes overruled a new trial bid for James Gentry convicted of killing his fiancée, Margaret W Drysdale. Gentry cried bitterly as the death sentence was pronounced.
In Cleveland labor unrest rises as Brown Hoisting and Conveying locks out 72 workers, paying off staff before a Sunday rally. A funeral for striker William Het tger draws union leaders and a mass turnout at Immaculate Conception church, while the company plans reopening Monday with 250 workers. Albert G. Saunders lies critically wounded after a fatal shooting linked to the dispute.
The Chicago Democratic gathering moves toward a Teller driven platform with strong silver support from western and southern delegations. Key senators and reps back the 16 to 1 silver standard pledge, pledging a concise manifest and swift proceedings to solidify silver as party policy.
The excerpt shows a group seeking dominance while acknowledging no good judge expects less than a three day compromise. The text hints at internal maneuvering and risk in pursuing the expedition. No explicit names or places are given.
On July 4 in Chicago the gold standard minority arrives led by William C. Whitney. The party’s eastern contingent, mainly New York figures, occupies the Auditorium annex as the sound money Democracy gathers. Whitney declines to speak, citing prior published remarks and travel fatigue.
A July note from Morrison dated June 24 1890 asserts Teller’s silver standard stance and urges unity among silver advocates in the face of gold supporters. It calls for forming a united front, aligning with silver friends, and winning the legislature with a strong financial platform.
William P B St John resigns the presidency of the Mercantile National Bank in New York as he has long supported free coinage of silver. A director's note cites opposition within the board and a letter about his planned participation in a silver convention. In London, A J Balfour announces the withdrawal of the Irish education bill from Parliament.
Weather outlook shows showers this afternoon and cooler air. Local notes include accounts of the Silver Democrats convention, a McKinley visit by Tinplate workers, Cleveland strike, and a court house addition contract. Scranton sports report features a win over Wilkes-Barre and broader league coverage.
A Tuscarawas county labor delegation of about 1000 visited Major McKinley in Canton on a hot July afternoon. They carried a giant 30 by 14 foot sheet of tin plate from Canal Dover as they cheered the candidate, with W. A. Bovey of Dennison speaking for the visitors.
Orders from National Guard headquarters announce the disbanding of Company 1 Fifth regiment Bedford and Company H Fourth regiment Slatington for inefficiency. The Lebanon rifles replace Slatington, and a new company will join the Fifth regiment at Clearfield.
Key West July 3 The steamer Three Friends left the port early this morning at 4 20. The army seized on board the steamer City of Richmond and released yesterday, were transferred to the Three Friends last night. The schooner Deliie is said to have left with fifty Cubans aboard last night from this port.
Deputy Attorney General Elkin instructed the superintendent of public instruction that students who graduate from state normal schools before turning 17 are not eligible for the $8 allowance. If the student is 17 or older, the allowance applies.
The advertisement boasts best values of the season with prices on waists and dresses. It lists Fancy Lawn Waists in colors at 4c, Fancy Percale Waists at 69c, Better Percale Waists 91c, Fancy Stripe Lawn Waists 1.19, Extra Fine Waists 1.45 to 1.98, King Waists in multiple fabrics from 1.48 to 2.25, plus plain white, black Himalaya waists, Silk Jacquard House waists, and children's dresses at reduced prices. It notes a wide range of fabrics and styles for men, women, and children.
A brief notice announces a 10 cent outing shoe sale starting Monday July sixth. The event targets boys and girls and promises happiness for every family member.
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