20 Jul 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1896
Page
1
Statement notes that selling prices shown are better than the right price. It discusses sacrifices and aims to help readers grasp the implications. No clear names, dates, or places are provided in the readable text.
A listing of women’s fashion items featuring white pique embroidered yokes, Valenciennes trims, linen batiste yokes, and lawn dotted Swiss combinations. Sale prices range from 7 cents to 69 cents per lot with high quality novelties and trade specials noted. Includes leaded yokes and combinations in white, lace, and embroidery.
A July 1 report from Camp John Gibbon Lewistown Pennsylvania notes thousands of visitors at the White City. Religious services were held and troops observed battlefield drills with General Snow and Lt Col Ruthnae in attendance.
Soldiers from multiple units occupied Lewistown for a busy encampment day marked by parades duties and town visits. Officers and guards organized day shifts as inspections approach with tasks assigned for the Third brigade and the Thirteenth regiment.
Mrs protest letter from Frank Willing Lanc former Republican state executive chair and nominee against John P Kikio criticizes Alon Elkins election as suite chair and urges ex speaker Reon K Boyer to summon the state committee for a new vote. He asserts he is not a candidate for the contested post and warns against party split.
In a midday fatal stabbing at Tankhannock the Trion baseball club catcher Chamberlain was killed by David Meson after a ball game dispute. Meson and his brother were captured and await trial as Chamberlain’s family and townspeople mourn.
Canton reports Major McKinley enjoyed an uninterrupted day of rest with no notable callers since his nomination. He plans to leave with Mrs. McKinley for Cleveland to stay with Mark Hanna as a guest, then return to Canton Friday before drafting his letter of acceptance.
The transcript records several ships and routes including La Cas nove from Alaven and Sehledam from Am elomhite Sypuarndaiti, with arrivals at Havre and New York. Vessels Lac Touraine, Lucania, and Saale are noted between Queenstown and New York, with Saale bound for Colture and Bremen via Prawle Point.
Army worms have appeared in multiple areas including Frankl Mowe and Marlboro Moss, biting town crops and overrunning farms in the eastern districts, threatening small crop areas as damage increases.
Canton Ohio dispatch reports Major McKinley planning a speaking tour ahead of the presidential race. Prominent orators including Foraker Reed Hastings Smith Thurston Sherman Depew and others will campaign for protection while Harrison may visit Cleveland Mount Union College and western states as part of the effort.
In July Hierrinhuie reports Senetor Cameron leaning to support McKinley and Hobart after opposing free coinage of silver. He would back the ticket once questioned about silver when asked about the approaching campaign.
Charles F. Smith 41? was killed when he fell under a Lehigh Valley train at Mil Creek last night. He worked for Te Wel Valley Coal and was struck while attempting to board a departing passenger train. Smith leaves a wife and four children. A special train was sent to Pitteton to notify the family.
Fldorado Kansas July 48 8 lem injog vachler of the Exchange National Inuk arrested for alleged forgery and embezzlement totaling 10000 dollars. He admits guilt. The bank previously robbed of 15 dollars about a year ago.
At St Louis on July 19 the Populists confront a split over William Jennings Bryan with only a minority of delegates arrived. Some southern Populists shift from free trade to protectionism while others back McKinley or oppose a Bryan ticket. Bolts and rival nominations loom if Bryan or Sewall are endorsed, as factions vow to form a middle‑of‑the‑road ticket to win at least half the vote.
In Lincoln Nebraska on July 19 Mr Bryan and Mrs Bryan with Wo Sechwind as secretaries began sorting mail from the post office. He attended First Presbyterian Church services and heard a sermon by a young Democratic minister. After church he greeted congregants then returned home to handle mail and arrange campaign operations. Democratic campaign headquarters may be set in Chicago and Bryan will hire personal HQ in Lincoln House tomorrow.
Three men died in a fire that destroyed the Chicago City Railway barns yesterday. Frank Crosby a tow boy W L Ellwell a driver and Patrick Martin a conductor were identified as the deceased. their bodies were found this morning.
Governor Matthews presided as about 2000 Democrats gathered in Indianapolis to ratify the convention. He defended the ticket and platform, denied anarchist accusations, and praised patriotism and unity while pledging allegiance and support. Senator Turple and W. R. Meyers spoke as party figures.
Washington reports a likely sharp retort to the Pollock argument in the Venezuelan dispute. James J. Storrow joins Venezuela’s counsel to attack British contentions, turning the case from defense to aggressive advocacy and promising a public brief against Lord Salisbury and Pollock.
In Atlantic City New Jersey Julyth a bather T Kelly of Pine Street Philw Tolphit an excursionist drowned off Missouri Avenue foot. His body was recovered later. authorities suspect cramps caused the fatal incident.
New York reports Carnelius Vanderbilt, noted magnate, stricken with paralysis on Tuesday, shows improvement as cooler weather proves beneficial and aids his recovery.
Weather Indications Today Point to possible light showers. Sunday at Camp Gibbon hosts events. Harrigan to stump for the ticket. Raification at Indianapolis and The American Farmer in Policics. Estimate of Silver Craze in Pennsylvania. Rev J B Sweet conducts a local sermon. Editorial on live topics. Local tragedy cited as a man killed his wife's brother with an axe. Progress of work at Pittston. Scranton shuts out Syracuse in sports. Eastern and National League games noted. Bicycle notes and suburban happenings. Market and financial news and valley updates.
Milwaukee July 19 delegates at large from Wisconsin to the Chicago convention issued a declaration that the gold Democrats will field a ticket in the state election despite bolters. General Bragg and leaders expect to influence the September 5 state convention, while J J Hogan cites little support for a new ticket. Nineteen delegates signed the statement calling for possible mass meeting or nonconvention action to repudiate the Chicago platform.
Trouble expected at the Star City mine in Sullivan tomorrow as an attempt may be made to employ imported miners to replace strikers. The likely spot recalls a previous governor militia intervention in 184.
In the middle states today partly cloudy to hot and sultry with some local rain in northern districts and variable winds. On Tuesday expect fair and warmer weather with possible local rain on coasts and fresh southwesterly to southerly winds.
An advertisement touts a large cut and best custom shirt made by expert operators. It claims scientific cutting, seven improvements under patent, full length Utica Nonpareil cloth, four ply linen, hand buttonholes with Barstow thread, open back or open front and back options, a stout man line, and offers this shirt for one dollar, cheaper than $2 made to order.
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