Right Place Price Notice Reflects Lower Sale Figures
The notice explains that sale prices quoted are better than right and mentions the ght price to show the sacrifice involved.
18 Jul 1896
Page 1
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1896
Page
1
The notice explains that sale prices quoted are better than right and mentions the ght price to show the sacrifice involved.
A sale of finest linen batiste yokes features face and lawn combination effects with high class novelties. Previously selling at 3.00 and 2.25, now offered at a reduced price for selection.
A private Philadelphia meeting of about sixty Democrats led by John C. Bullitt denounces the Chicago convention platform as dishonest and unpatriotic. They propose to defeat Bryan and Sowall by seeking cross party pacts while urging a seven member committee to preserve party integrity and coordinate statewide opposition.
A fragment notes populists urging unity and choosing electoral fusion to sustain party organization while advancing silver parity. The text emphasizes practical coalitions and decisive action.
The examining board in Hazleton on July 17 approved certificates for mine foremen including B. J. Carr Eckley John Evans Hazlebrook Anthony Reilly Hazleton Joseph Shaw Upper Lehigh William Edwards Audenveld Charles N Harvey Eckley John M Williams McAdog Daniel Craig Eckley Henry M Sheers Hazleton Joseph Birbeck Silver Brook Thomas H Rawlings Audenveld John Gillespie Dyriftan Joseph S Robertson Milnesville Patrick Kelley Beaver Meadow Arthur Watkins Lansford James Shovlin Drifton C L Hoover Bandy Run.
William J. Bryan arrives at Union Station Kansas City and greets crowds in Leavenworth Weston Armour and St. Joseph in rain. He jokes about going west then east next year, receives cheers as Mrs. Bryan endures rain, and delivers an upbeat address before the train departs at 1 05 p m.
Senator David B. Hill and William F. Sheehan met with NY Democratic chairman J. B. Hinckley in Asbury Park to outline procedure for the party. They expect an early state committee call and a convention date to be set in coming days. Hill will remain silent until the convention convenes.
In St. Louis on July 17 Sergeant at Arms McDowell of the Populist convention said Democrats must offer their electors share to unite for silver. The group discussed methods to advance the silver issue and the prevailing sentiment among party friends.
In Cleveland on July 17 a massive mob, estimated in thousands, fought with militia and police at Brown Hulsting works. Soldiers charged twice driving rioters back while bayonets wounded two strikers, including Theo MecGreavy and James Garety. By nightfall 16,000 people had melted away as authorities prepared for further flare ups.
Lincoln crowds greet the Bryan party with deafening cheers and steam calliopes at the train station and hotel. A parade to the state house follows under police guidance amid rain and mud as Bryan speaks to thousands in a rally that showcases union across parties.
Thirteen State Department communications reveal limited progress toward a general arbitration treaty on Venezuela. The United States insists on a just boundary settlement and rejects British terms that would surrender any Venezuelan claims, keeping vigilant against concession.
The Pennsylvania naval militia wrapped up practice on the battleship Indiana this evening and then boarded the vessel for a return to Philadelphia on Sunday. The Indiana sailed tonight for New York, with the militia scheduled to depart for Philadelphia soon.
San Francisco July 17. Justice Stephen Garett associate Justice of the Supreme Court is critically ill. He was brought back to the city from Paso Robles where he had been sent for a fort night, with hopes the change would help. If possible he will be returned tomorrow. experts say recovery seems unlikely.
Detroit July 17. The Ancient Order of Hibernians completed its meeting with a report from the resolutions committee stating that ballot control by a member is foreign to the order and will not be tolerated. The resolutions described stronger oversight and unity among members.
The Populist state convention in Cheyenne elected delegates to St. Louis and nominated a state ticket. Resolutions to indorse Bryan at the national convention were voted down and withdrawn.
Harrisburg July 17. Garrett Light, previously convicted for a 15 year old murder in Monticello Jones county Iowa, was arrested this evening after 16 years in hiding. He had fled after his appeal failed and later married in Dauphin county. he now awaits requisition papers in jail denying guilt. He has a wife and children.
Canton Ohio July 17 Major McKinley receives callers on personal and social errands including Mr and Mrs Sonnenberg Wheeling Hon J A Staples York Pa and others. A letter from Plattsmouth Nebraska pledges Republican loyalty and announces Major McKinley and Mrs McKinley will visit Cleveland for the centennial opening, where he serves as honorary president.
Philadelphia July 17 The resignation of presidential elector Samuel Dickson prompts discussion on whether the state convention must reconvene to elect a successor. Law says 30 days before election requires a new convention. within 30 days the vacancy can be filled by the state committee. A state official contends the letter does not count as a resignation.
Kaneag City reports the American party executive committee tendered the governorship nomination to Hon. John L. Stone, presiding judge of Jackson County Court. He replied briefly. Washington notes the treasury gold reserve closed at a certain level with daily withdrawals totaling 2.503 million dollars, including 2 million for export.
Weather today shows fall conditions with possible showers. Dems aim to defeat Bryan while taxes and trade topics surface in weekly reviews. Local briefs cover camp soldiers, editorials, boxing notes, and regional society items.
Report from Cleveland notes the gold Democrats will back McKinley, with President Cleveland possibly issuing a letter urging sound money Democrats to support McKinley. The National Committee forms a new Chicago headquarters team and plans western speeches, while eastern Democrats show no ticket.
Dr Nathan C Schaeffer returned from Bloomsburg and refused the commission of George W McIlheny for Dauphin county appointing R M McNeal as acting superintendent McIlheny lacked the required three years teaching experience under the 1867 act. Bryan ratification at Tammany Hall in New York follows delegates from Chicago.
New York July 17 Dr McLane said he expects Mr Vanderbilt to be sufficiently recovered to be removed to Newport in three weeks. A late bulletin by Drs McLane Traper and Delafield stated Vanderbilt was in much better condition that evening.
Seaports report arrivals from Bremen Hamburg Liverpool Queenstown and New York with ships Prussia Normula Etruria and St Paul listed. Weather today in the middle states expected warmer conditions with southwesterly winds, cloudiness, possible rain in western districts, and weekend forecasts of fair to partly cloudy skies with local rain or thunder near the coast, cooler by Monday.
An advertisement touts a “Silesky Shirt” from a large premier shirt maker. It claims scientific cut by expert operators, seven improvements protected by patent, Utica Nonpareil cloth bodies, four ply linen boform, hand sewn buttonholes with Barstow thread, open back or open front designs, a stout-man line, and a sale price of one dollar.
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