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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1896
Page
1
Summer Cloth Special Price Offering
A textile item described as a beautiful summer cloth with herringbone stripes and Dresden effects plus plain shades. Advertises a remarkable value at a Special Price of 12 1/2 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresden
Linen Fabrics Sale Ad With Formal Patterns
An advertisement describes white linen and navy grounds in dot, scroll, figure, and stripe patterns as among the store’s best regular 12 1 2 percent value items, offered at a special price.
Hi pieces offer dainty color range at special price
Ad copy touts America's best production in the season with dainty color combinations. Limited to Hi pieces and advertised at 22 cents each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Simpson's Lat ines Special 12 Percent Off Quality Lat
Lat ines priced at 18 cents with black grounds and floral effects offered in a special price. The display shows figures and dots in white or floral effects. Limited to the particular quality mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson
Case Dress Ginghams Offer From Domestic Goods
Advertisement notes best fast color dress ginghams in stripes checks plaids and bright clear effects with endless assortment. Special price.
Cheney Bros Best China Silks at Special Price
Twenty pieces Cheney Bros best china silks 24 inches wide with Dresden effects in a large variety. Actual value Tic offered at a special price of 50 cents each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheney Bros
Dresden
India
General Fitzhugh Lee Reaches Cuba
General Fitzhugh Lee arrives in Havana as United States consul general after a voyage from Key West aboard the Mascotte. He is greeted by officials and a crowd, while Washington and Madrid debate his freedom to move and report on Cuba’s insurgent and Spanish camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Fitzhugh Lee
United States
Genral
Guccession
Ramon ©. Williams
Ward Hine
Mascotte
Willams and Springer
Dr. Burgess
Senor Zaldo
Ward Line
General Lee
General Bradley
Tyler Johnson
Angleterra
Williams
Key West
Richmond
Lee
Cubala
State Department
Washington
Madrid
Cleveland
Cuba
Expelled Watertown Correspondent From Cuba
John A. Finnigan, special correspondent for the Watertown Standard, has been expelled by Captain General Weyler as a persona non grata. Finnigan, in Cuba since April, had been twice arrested and sent back to Havana, and after leaving the city last week he was warned to depart by the Sara toga. He managed to transmit a message and is expected to reach New York today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
John A. Finnigan
Watertown Standard
Cuba
Weyler
Finnigan
Standard
Havana
Cuban Extradition Threat Alarms Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on June 6, Cuban residents heard rumors that Spain may seek extradition of filibustering expeditionists. Spain allegedly argues the offenses occurred on Spanish soil under a U S treaty. Senor De Lome reportedly consulted legal experts and believes extradition can be demanded from President Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phildelphia
Cuba
Spain
Staes
Senor de Lome
Cleveland
Race for a Meteorite in Alaska Feud
In Topeka Kansas on June 3, Prof L L Dyche of Kansas State University and Lieut Peary claim the giant Greenland meteorite. Peary warns Dyche not to remove it while Dyche vows to return for the stone weighing dozens of tons. The dispute centers on discovery rights and possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peary
Greenland
Professor Dyche
Seattle
North
Alaska
Bring Straits
Northwest Passage
Prof
Dyche
Lieut
Topeka
Kan
L. L. Dyche
Kansan State University
Veterans on Parade in Chambersburg marks 30th G A R encampment
Thousands attend the Pennsylvania encampment opening in Chambersburg with about 1700 veterans parade participants and 390000 spectators. Reports show posts musterings and disbandments, financials, and leadership elections for commander Alfred Carte and Dentworth. Women’s Relief Corps elects officers led by Mrs. Boyden and Mrs. Ewing. Johnstown chosen for 1897 meeting site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambersburg
Pennsylvania
Grand Army of the Republic
Opera House
Cummings
Morrison
Levering
Council of Administration
Alfred Carte
Wilkes-Barre
James RB. Dentworth
Williamsport
W. H. H. Mackey
Frederick J. Cotton
Philadelphia
W. H. Felix
Lewistown
Frank H. Button
Corry
H. Regan
West Chester
John Sayers
Charles J. Sherguer
Reading
J. G. Sloan
Carte
Dentworth
Johnstown
Ely
Caroline Hurst
Louisville
Women's Relief Corps
Fannie Boyden
Susquehanna
Elizabeth Ewing
Phoenixville
Frances E. Bricker
Beaver Falls
Tornado relief funds spark political battles in St Louis
In St Louis Missouri June 2 relief efforts for tornado victims collide with city politics. Mayor Walbridge faces opposition over using $100000 in city funds and was allegedly hanged in effigy as debates continue. The assembly passed an amended appropriation bill 19 to 3, sending it to the upper chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Walbridge
South St. Lauls
House of Delegattes
Municipal Assembly
Ames
Steamship Arrivals and Departures at New York
June 3 arrivals include the Lahn from Bremen and Southampton and the Avra nia from Liverpool and Queenstown. Departures list St Louis for Southampton Majestic for Liverpool Westernland for Antwerp Marcala for Hamburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lahn
Bremen
Southampton
Auvrania
Liverpool
Queenstown
Italy
Mediterranean
St. Louis
Majestic
Westernland
Antwerp
Marcala
Hamburg
Anchoria
Moville
Trave
Glasgow
Havel
Spaarndam
Rotterdam
Amsterdam
Lisard
Braunschweig
Naden
Prusala
Hamhurm
Geilly
Blackburn Triumphs as Silver Forces Dominate Kentucky Convention
At Lexington on June 3 the free silver wing of Blue Grass Democracy outnumbered gold supporters three to one. Charles Bronston won the temporary chair by a large margin as John S. Rhea urged harmony. Senator Blackburn spoke urging unity without surrendering principles, and the session adjourned after plans to reorganize the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Blackburn
Charles R. Long
Chatauqua
Long
Silverites
Grover Cleveland
Democratic Party
John G. Carlisle
John G. Rhea
Charles J. Bronston
Bennet H. Young
Gold
Alexander P. Humphries
Bronston
Humphries
John
Rhea
Tle
Hogan Is. Settle
Congress
Ashland
P. Wat Hardin
Columbus
Ohio
A. J. Warner
National Bimetallic League
St. Louie
Weather and events fill morning reports from Scranton era
Partly cloudy with showers possible and 1 Kentucky given for free Silver. An inventor of the Bell Telephone to receive Keller. Fitz-Hugh Lee in Havana and a Veterans Parade planned at Chambersburg. Local trial lists for June quarter Schelons Court. Mayor to face municipal case. Boschino refuses a new trial. Scranton wins in sports and Eastern League averages noted. Market updates and local valley news wrap the morning brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Bell Telephone
Keller
Fitz-Hugh Lee
Havana
Chambersburg
Kansas Democrats Choose Silver Delegation at Topeka
At Topeka Kansas Democratic convention the body elected a delegation pledged to vote for free silver at 16 to 1 and aimed for fusion with anti Republican forces. Delegates praised Cleveland era policies and anticipated joint action with Populists in upcoming state and congressional races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kas
Kansas
Cleveland
Spain
Hutchinson
Drawbaugh Secures Patents At Last
Senate patent committee reports favorably on a bill to grant Daniel Drawbaugh a patent of patents for improvements in the telephone. The measure would validate prior filings from 1880 to 1884 and secure exclusive rights, with a proviso allowing current users to continue. President Bartlett says the move shifts basic phone control toward Drawbaugh and away from Bell, amid ongoing government suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Assenate Committee On Patents
Daniel Crawbaugh
Messrs, Pritchard
Call
Mills Anderry
Messie, Platt, Clark and Wetmore
Bell Telephone
Commissioner of Patents
Daniel Drawbaugh
Drawbaugh
New York
J. R. Bartlett
Drawbaugh Telephone and Telegraph Company
Senate Comparis
Bell Company
Drawbaugh Company
Crawbaugh
Senate Committee On Patents
Congress
Towanda Selected for Next Encampment of Sons of Veterans
The Pennsylvana department session today in Gettysburg chose Towanda as the site for the next encampment, preferred over Harleton and Lebanon. Division Commander Diffenderfer presided, committees were appointed, and ritual changes were approved. Samuel Louis Rake of Reading was named Pennsylvania’s choice for commander-in-chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Veterans
Gettysburg
Business Sesson
Pennsylvana Department
The
Diffenderfer
Towanda
Harleton
Lebanon
Samuel Louis Rake
Reading
Pennsylvania
Jumped From Fire Kills One In Philadelphia
A early morning blaze at 437 North Sixth Street forced two women to leap from a third floor window. Mrs. Mary Emmet, 40, died. Mrs. Sullivan was severely burned. Other tenants escaped to the roof and were rescued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Mary Emmet
North Sixth Street
Catholic Press Suppressed in Mexico City
Apostolic Delegate Acards has halted violent political articles in Catholic daily and weekly papers in Mexico City. Catholic organs lose patronage as a result. Bank of London plans doubling capital from 5 million to 10 million, partly funded by large dry goods and cotton textile firms. Spanish club reportedly seeks retirement of an editor who refused a duel with a Cuban resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Mexico
Acards
Bank of London
Free Silver Convention Call Issued in Indianapolis
A call issued in Indianapolis for a Democratic free silver convention or mass meeting to be held Friday night. It aims to unite the party for the forthcoming state convention and to complete the free silver organization for the coming political fight. About fifty prominent Indiana Democrats sign the call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Scotch Irish Congress Begins Meetings in Harrisburg
Harrisburg hosts the Scotch Irish congress with delegates arriving from across the country. Papers on Beoteh Irish topics will be read and a visit planned to Old Derry and Paxtang churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Scotch- Irish Congress of North
Alaska to Victoria Mail Service Boosts Alaska British Columbia Route
The post office department announces a new arrangement with Victoria British Columbia and the Seattle and Sitka steamship postmen service. British mails for Alaska will shift to Victoria seaport forwarding reducing delays. Mails arriving at Victoria will now be sent on steamboats twice weekly instead of the prior indirect Seattle route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alaska
British Columbia
Post Office Department
Victoria
Seattle
Sitka
Chicago Broker Shoots Self After Heavy Losses
Andrew N. Henderson, a commission merchant and Board of Trade member, shot himself last evening in Chicago. He recently suffered heavy losses on the board and had come from St. Louis about twenty years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew N. Henderson
Chicago
Andrew N. Henierson
Board of Trade
St. Louis
Baron Crisp dominates 2.24 class at New York trotting meet
At Fleetwood Races on June 3, Baron Crisp won the 2.24 class in straight heats, finishing each mile on a jog. Other trotting results include 215 class Ernsle first Nut Shell second King Albert third Scranton Belle last with times 2.18, 2.15, and 2.25. In 2.4 class Baron Crisp led Grace Hastings Piloteen across the line with times around 2.16 to 2.15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Baron Crisp
Grace Hastings
Piloteen
Florida Delegates Pledge Free Silver At State Convention
Jefferson county selected delegates to the Democratic state convention in Jacksonville Florida and pledged them to free silver. About thirty of Florida’s forty five counties have acted, twenty three instructing for silver and seven taking no action. No county instructed for sound money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Jefferson County
Florida
Arthur Re-Elected Chief of Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Ottawa reports P. M. Arthur was re-elected today as chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. The session concluded in Ottawa with Arthur securing another term in the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Ottawa
Hain Case Continued In Lebanon Court
Lebanon Pa June 3 Messia Capp and Louis attorneys for ex Policeman Aaron Hain charged with murdering John Smith made application for a continuance until September term. The court granted the motion noting Hain is seriously ill with inflammatory rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hain
Lebanon
Messia Capp and
Louis
Aaron Hain
John Smith
Hain Ia
Bering Sea Treaty Ratifications Exchanged
A cablegram from Ambassador Bayard reports that ratifications of the Bering Sea claims treaty were exchanged in London today. The treaty will not be public in Washington until promulgation in London and in the United States to appear simultaneously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bayard
Olney
London
Great Britain
United States
Weather forecast for New York and middle states
In the Middle states today, fair weather will prevail with a slight rise in temperature and fresh to brisk southerly and southwesterly winds, followed by light local rain. Friday will bring partly cloudy warm weather and southerly winds with local rain in northern districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
New York
Middle States
Monday Foot Injury Report Shakes Local Family
A brief local item notes a family member suffering a foot injury on Monday. Details remain sparse but the incident prompted routine medical care and a temporary disruption to daily routines. Community members are advised to watch for further updates.
Bicyclists urged to view Weichel’s Bicycle Belts
Weichel the jeweler promotes a new line of Bicycle Belts with novel tie designs. Cyclists are invited to call and inspect the products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weichel
Matthews Brothers Paints and Finishes Catalog
A listing highlights supplies including Atlantic Lead, French Zinc, enamel paints, carriage paints, Reynolds line of pure colors and wood finish, Crockett preservative, ready mixed tinted glass paints, strictly pure linseed oil with guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds
Crockett
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