23 Jul 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1896
Page
1
A local glove seller extols ladies gloves as flawless in extent quality and style. The advertisement boasts unmatched selection and perfect fit for every hand in Scranton, urging shoppers not to overlook these desirable gloves.
A local notice announces a price reduction on stock items. It lists lower prices and urges customers to take advantage of the discounted goods described as regular and fresh with no defects. The message emphasizes reduced quantities and a straightforward sale.
A brief sale notice highlights a promotion labeled Sale In Full Swing offering 25 dozen f book facing Kid Gloves fans only with a leader at She. Sale price listed as 59 cents.
An advertisement touts hook lacing or four button length kid gloves in black, tan, modes and slates with embroidered backs. It presents the item as a celebrated $1.00 quality and claims unmatched value in the state.
Dent London offers Coronet Kid gloves in black blue or blaze with a sale price of $1.19. These fashionable gloves highlight value and style for the season.
Advertisement notes Neptune brand kid gloves in black tan or modes with four buttons. Guaranteed value at sale price of 95 cents, down from $1.24. Limited stock likely, color and size options unspecified.
Advertises new style embroidered black kid gloves offered at sale price 59 cents, down from a standard quality price of one dollar.
Bargain gloves in a popular $1.00 quality offered at a sale price of 65 cents. Limited stock likely to move quickly.
A compact note describes a washable chamois product for kids praised for quality and a light, convenient fit. The item emphasizes durable use and easy care while targeting parent buyers seeking practical cleaning tools.
In St Louis on July 22 the silver convention opens led by temporary chair Newlands. Miss Lillie Pierce recites the Declaration of Independence in ceremonial garb, and telegrams from Teller and letters from ex-Congressman Sibley are read. St John is introduced as permanent chair and delivers a banker’s view advocating free silver at 16 to 1, arguing monetary policy, farmer welfare, and national prosperity depend on expanding currency.
Philadelphia and Pittsburgh reports detail a nascent Wanamaker backed faction aiming to dethrone Senator Quay in Pennsylvania. The drive centers on Dolan Martin and Leach, with Vanvalkenburgs gathering county data, pressuring allies and undermining Quay loyalists as Walker era allies shift into new political alignments.
July 22 St Louis report from the Populist gathering notes delegates seated promptly at 4 30 and a gallery crowd. A committee to invite absent delegates was approved, rules to govern proceedings adopted, credentials report favorable to full delegation voting, and William P St John of New York chosen permanent chairman with Charles A Towne of Minnesota named vice president.
McKeesport July 2 The champion pie eater William Litt died last night after an eating binge. He reportedly consumed a large quantity of pies on Saturday and a final watermelon event to end the feast. The boarding house proprietor found him dead upon nightly closing.
In St. Louis on July 2 the Bryan committee announced the official Populist nomination vote totals at 1 o clock the morning of July 2, showing 507 votes cast.
Arrived vessels include Ih W Metz from Bremen and Glasgow wind Moville. Noord lewick from Antwerp. Spree from Bremen. total listings show outbound calls to Southampton Antwerp Liver pool Bremen and Bremenhaven. ships Lahn Veentam and Edam sail from Rotterdam Amsterdam and Southampto for New York with others.
Baltimore reports the Maryland League of Republican clubs holding its ninth annual convention with nearly 70 delegates from across the state. The St. Louis Platform and its nominees are endorsed without reservation. In Philadelphia a military officer Captain Samuel Mercer dies at Pennsylvania Hospital in his fifty ninth year from symptoms of poison.
Weahington reports the treasury gold reserve closing lower with daily withdrawals totaling 2 776 000 dollars of which 8 072 were for export. In a separate line, former U S Senator George W Jones dies at night in Dubique after a July 2 death notice.
Weather today fair and cooler with a note on Camp John Gibbon’s Thirteenth Regiment show. Sessions in St Louis include Quays enemies’ action and a populist wrangle. Local Jermyn water supply case, editorial on basic facts, and locals discuss a public park need. Sports mention Scranton and Albany in an eleven inning game plus regional league gossip.
From Camp John Gibbon Lewistown Pa July 22 The Thirteenth Regiment completed its inspection with strong marks and improved rating Colonel Coursen and staff conveyed happiness at maintaining as the crack regiment of the Stinted The Thirteenth drill times beat rivals with 17 minutes for regimental drill versus 25 28 minutes for others The day started damp but cleared becoming near ideal and spectators including division heads watched from division hill
An advertising notice touts the Silesky Shirt as scientifically cut by top manufacturers with seven patented improvements. It uses Utica Nonparell cloth, four ply boson, hand sewn buttonholes, options for open back or front, and a stout-man line, offered for one dollar, cheaper than custom orders.
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