30 Jul 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1896
Page
1
Ellie Lew and Otani Anteod appear in a brief, fragmented notice about prices and goods. The readable text lists partial product names and a bargain price of 75 cents. No clear event or full product details emerge from the damaged OCR.
Beginning tomorrow July th and continuing for one week a special display will be shown. The notice lacks complete details on location or items but indicates a temporary exhibit starting Thursday and lasting seven days.
Hon Thomas Reed and Curtis of Boston address a Republican County Convention in Alfred Maine. Reed attacks silver for 1 to 1 coinage, warns of silver monometallism, calls for capital from abroad, and defends tariff as path to prosperity amid currency debates.
The passage asserts that revenue will grow as emergencies rise and exports of gold stop, with the dollar paid equaling the dollar lent. It guarantees credit and confidence, and asserts that doing all our own work will raise wages, forming the basis of nationwide prosperity for the whale people.
The Post Office Department issues circular instructing railway mail clerks to abstain from active political roles such as attending conventions or managing campaigns while allowing voting per conscience. It stresses professional conduct and that noncompliance harms service, with guidance aligned to existing postal laws and regulations.
Euclid Martin of Omaha Nebraska state Democratic chairman speaks in Boston regarding a McKinley victory if Republicans campaign strongly. He identifies West Virginia Ohio Minnesota Kansas Nebraska and nearby states as pivotal and says tariff is the key issue for miners and workers. He doubts Bryan will win eastern states and notes the free silver movement has peaked in the West.
July 29 report from Grand Rapids notes the silver party and Populists will likely align with Democrats at the upcoming Michigan state convention in Bay City. Invitations extend to hold joint conventions on the same date to present a united silver ticket. The state central committees reportedly endorse the plan, aiming for success.
Democratic county chairman S S Holding says he will resign after convening the committee and declares he cannot support Bryan or Silver. Holding was a Twentieth first district delegate to Chicago where he protested the free silver platform and candidate. He represented Ohio at a Chicago sound money conference and will step down after assembling the committee.
A Chicago University Republican club delegation presented Major McKinley with a bust. Ex-Governor Thayer of Nebraska predicts McKinley will carry Nebraska by 24,000 and criticizes Bryan as a free-trader aligned with silver interests. Other visitors included Rep. Pickler of South Dakota amid ongoing Ohio silver discussion.
Madrid reports Admiral Beranger says Spain may still purchase two 7,000 ton ironclads contracted at Cenoun despite a higher offer from another power. In Havana, Weyler issues a decree requiring foreigners to register with civil authorities, papers forwarded to the government, with certificates if needed. José Maceo seeks clarity on his brother Jose Maceo’s death and plans to travel to Santiago de Cuba. Meanwhile Spanish forces under Bernal and Chacel clash with insurgents between Guandenubives and Cape San Antonio, inflicting casualties on both sides as Matias Rubio surrenders with three others.
A telegraphed report from a Cuban front claims Jose Maceo was killed at Lomo del Gato in Santiago de Cuba while leading a charge against Spanish forces. Four bullets struck his body as the action unfolded early this month.
Atlanta dispatch reports Hon. Thomas E. Watson of the People’s party as saying there can only be a straight Populist ticket and that Democrats must yield. He argues Sewall’s retirement is essential for any fusion and notes a two-ticket plan would not suit his party. The Constitution seeks clarification on how to apportion electors given no retirements. Watson had not replied by midnight.
The Pittsburg county convention met to nominate candidates for county commissioner and minor offices. Factions Harrity and anti Harrity clashed, police struggled to quell disturbances, Howley won the chair, James A. Clark nominated for commissioner, and the meeting adjourned amid renewed disorder. The platform backed Bryan Sewall and Cleveland policy. Bayard speech opposed.
Pottsville Pennsylvania July Reported fatal shooting during a brawl at a local ballroom. Mat Putskalitis died and his ante mortem statement was taken as officers Devine Campbell and Martin were detained in connection with the shooting. Treasury gold reserve in Washington closed at 00074 with withdrawals of F210 reported.
The morning edition lists weather indicating chances of showers and a series of items including currency talks, President Cleveland prophecy notes, McKinley callers, a local charter dispute, editorials, rescue work abandoned at Pittston, diphtheria fatalities, a runaway injuring three, and regional sport and market notes.
New York July 29 A sensational report recounts President Grover Cleveland telling 8S. M. Williams that the Democratic party would disintegrate though principles would survive. It compares his private forecast with a prior letter about forces at work reversing democracy.
Colorado in line as the Republican state central committee adopts the St Louis platform and the nominees McKinley and Hobart by a 48 to 0 vote urging electors pledged to vote for the national ticket. Bitter debate delayed the result for three hours.
A man named dJarkeson from Tenn and Jaty Si-Hart Green was hanged in the fall for the murder of Miles B. Mitchell. The Herald’s Weather Forecast notes partly cloudy and sultry conditions in the Middle States with storms near the coast followed by cooler temperatures and southwest winds. Friday should bring fair weather and lighter winds.
Just arrived inventory offers two standout deals with limited quantities this season. A 64 inch English Bicilian at to clear, 48 inch Pure Mohab Bro cad at 1.00, and 46 inch Ex-Fine Henrietta at Be. Cleaning up prices apply to Wash Silks Swivel Silks printed China and Jap Silks, drawing shopper interest.
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