Black Dress Fabrice Row Sparks Enduring Style Note
Black is the color that remains stylish and appropriate at all times and never ages. The piece insists that black dress fabrics are of unusual importance and prudent women should not overlook them.
09 Jul 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1896
Page
1
Black is the color that remains stylish and appropriate at all times and never ages. The piece insists that black dress fabrics are of unusual importance and prudent women should not overlook them.
A fragment announces a special sale beginning in July with unclear details. The readable text hints at promotional events but lacks dates, prices, or items.
New Mohair Brocades with handsome designs and fine finish priced at 49 cents for 10 pieces 40 inch. Ten pieces 40 inch wool brocades offered at 69 cents each in exquisite new effects. Eight pieces 46 inch brocades featuring the latest styles with superb finish valued at a dollar.
An advertising snippet promotes Crepons fabrics with a leading weave and Mary styles to select from. It touts quality cuts, prices ranging around 1.75 to 5.00, 60 inches wide, specially finished to meet popular demands as a correct skirt fabric, and full value for 65c.
Silk Grenadines offered in 24 inch and unspecified widths with sale prices listed at 50 cents and 75 cents respectively. The ad references goods described as elegant and notes a higher price of 1.00 for quality silk Grenadines.
Six pieces of black silk taffeta brocade, 6 inch width, fresh stock offered at 66 cents.
At the Chicago convention July 8, wild demonstrations erupted during the roll call over Michigan delegates and the Silver vs Gold contest. New York unit leaders led cheers for 72 New York votes while banners and a Bland banner sparked renewed pandemonium, as Altgeld and Hill faced the uproar and adjournment was set for the next morning.
The July 14 1893 letter from Senator Hill to the Atlanta Constitution urges free coinage and supports independent bimetallism if a broad international agreement is not possible. He denounces the Blond plan and says the nation should aim for unrestricted coinage of gold and silver, preparing for a 1896 victory and continued free coinage as the ultimate goal.
Ex Governor Robert E Pattison told a United Press reporter in Philadelphia that he has not been advised of any plan to drop his name or withdraw it from consideration for the presidential nomination. He will await word from Harrity or District Attorney Beck on any changes before sending a communication. He knows of no alteration in the program to present his name at the convention.
A new four legged walking bass species has been found near Barnesville. Jess Corliss trapped specimens in Bungary creek and they are displayed in a local shop window drawing crowds. The fish move by walking like a seal rather than swimming, prompting photography and a formal study request to the state Naturalist association.
James Magee, a 41-year-old local athlete and member of the Detroit Athletic Club, was shot at his Grand River Avenue home early today. Police arrested Frank Ashley, suspected after a prior dispute, as the unknown assailant fled the scene. Magee was renowned as a walker, boxer, and football player.
Jesse Arter of Zanesville, an elderly bachelor, built a three double hammock on order for President Cleveland. The design stems from a fishing net he made years ago and was funded by a gift to create a second hammock last year, now culminating in this third order.
Labanun Missouri July 8 Mr Bland delayed town visit until 4.25 p.m. after hearing recitals on the reopening of Chicago proceedings regarding the Michigan contest. Enthusiasts here show sentiment and if their champions nominate Lebanon it will witness a demonstration never heard here before.
Akron jurors return a guilty verdict in the murder case of Cotell charged with killing the Stone family. The jury found Cotell guilty in the first degree after deliberations tonight.
A long synthesis outlines Democratic platform opposing monometallism and endorsing free coinage of gold and silver at 16 to 1, revenue tariff, and strong federal controls. It denounces the McKinley tariff, supports direct money issuance by treasury, and calls for rail and labor protections while criticizing Republican practices and debt policies.
A political manifesto asserting Jeffersonian simplicity, opposing federal overreach and life tenure, urging home rule and statehood for New Mexico and Arizona, extending land and timber laws, supporting Cuba, and calling for merit-based civil appointments and nonpartisan pension reforms while advocating river improvements and territorial policy.
In Marion Illinois July 8 a home tragedy unfolds after Frank Murdoff and his wife report slashes on their throats and a 10 year old daughter awakes nervous. Neighbors split on guilt with rumors and no sign of the razor used.
United Press dispatches from Victoria and New York report a massive tidal wave in Musashi and Iwate prefectures Japan with deaths and injuries exceeding sixty thousand. Other lines note ships sighted near Europe and transatlantic sailings and arrivals by steamer Kraemer with Yokohama dates to June 22.
Weather indicates rain today with clearing tonight. Democracy’s platform and General Weyler generosity headline the front. Pittston disaster coverage and local regimental updates follow. Scranton regional sports and baseball league highlights cap the page with market notes and budget items.
Reports from New York describe Captain-General Weyler proposing thirty Spanish Cortes seats for Cuba with fifteen Spaniards and fifteen chosen by him from a Cuban body. Insurgents reject any plan limiting Cuban voice, while Masons face arrest and Havana residents face fuel and water pressures. Smallpox worsens, and annexation sentiment shifts toward full independence and US friendship.
League directors upheld the forfeiture over Scranton’s protest as the umpire’s ruling stands. The board ratified transferring the Toronto franchise to Albany to clash with Atlantic League plans. President Powers moved swiftly to complete the deal amid the Albany setup.
Fort Scott Kansas July 8 Mrs Maha la Starn claimed to have the longest marriage in the United States passing away today she and her husband wed seventy two years ago in New York both being 18 at marriage a paralysis death ended their long union
In the middle states cloudy conditions persist with variable temperatures. Northeasterly winds remain fresh and brisk along the coast with rough seas tonight. Friday looks warmer with rain near the coast and showers along the shoreline.
Prices showcase a range of lawn waists in various fabrics and colors from 48 cents to 2.25 dollars. The note highlights King Walets in Percaler and Dimities, plus plain white walsts in batiste, dimity, and a silk jacquard house walaste. Includes children’s dimity and lawn dresses and boys' kilts at reduced prices.
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