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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1896
Page
1
Early 20th century textile brief notes a case Lovely Piques in white and navy grounds with dot stripes and cralls. Ccralls and figures described as regular 12 percent value fabric offered at a special price of 8 cents per yard.
An advertising notice touts high grade swivel silks in the best color combinations of the season. The offer highlights a single piece for a special price of 22 cents.
Sales note describes Simpson's first quality Lat Ines in black grounds with figures and dots and white or floral effects. Priced at 18¢ with a 12% discount reflected as 4c.
An advertisement promotes domestic fast color dress ginghams in stripes checks and plaids. The catalog highlights endless assortment and a special price offering for quick shopping.
Cheney Bros offers best China Silks 24 inches wide with new Dresden effects in a large variety. Actual value 50c as a special price.
Washington June 7 Congress faces a busy week as conference reports and remaining appropriation bills drive the pace toward adjournment by Wednesday. Key items include Indian and post office bills, naval and sundry civil issues, and immigration while debate over the new deficiency bill and other measures looms.
Frank A. Magowan arrived in Trenton from Philadelphia aboard an express at 11 AM and went to his North Clinton Avenue residence. He appeared nervous and paused on the lower station platform while Mrs. Barnes, the former wife, and daughter Emily sat on their porch, not acknowledging him as he passed.
The Times prints anticipated reader replies from states with silver Democrats on who they favor for president and vice president if silver forces dominate the Chicago convention. Early tallies show preference for outspoken free silver backers with Betes and Bland leading among candidates. Vice presidential talk centers on Senator Deniel with faint momentum for others.
A midday wind and rain storm devastated Altoona Pennsylvania washing out streetcar lines and severing sewer systems. The western section suffered most with the West Edison plant nearly destroyed and rail tracks washed away. Greenhouses and factories including Myers and Altoona Carpet Works faced flooding and roadways were left impassable.
Three masked intruders burst into FE K Stiffler residence on Fifth Avenue. They choked Mrs Stiffler unconscious and stole silverware before fleeing. The attack left her in critical condition from shock. Also Notes: ship movements include La Touraine and Kaiser Wilhelm II.
In eleven Indiana counties yesterday Democrats held conventions to nominate county officers and pick delegates to the national convention. In every instance the free silver faction controlled and instructed delegates to back a free silver platform.
Dispatch from Bula wiyo reports Major Laden Powell and two white volunteers attacked the Mata-Deles six miles from Hulawayo. They killed 180 and wounded three whites.
Two dynamite cartage blasts targeted a house occupied by a priest in Oreaddin near St Sebastian. The house and surrounding structures suffered heavy damage but no injuries were reported.
The one hundred forty seventh annual Princeton College commencement featured a baccalaureate sermon in Marquand chapel delivered by President Patton. His text was Ye are the light of the world and the remarks framed the day’s academic tradition.
A heavy wind rain and hail storm swept Chicago this afternoon causing damage in the southeastern district. Two sail boats capsized on the lake and one man Gil Schietour drowned as rescue crews searched for others feared missing.
A Chicago conference of gold standard Democrats from Illinois discussed bolting the party if the national platforms fail on money. They considered sending a contesting delegation to Chicago in July and forming "honest money" clubs in every county with Charles A. Ewing as chairman to organize a permanent structure.
In St Louis on June 7 the advance guards of presidential campaigns rest from busy political duties. The Business Men's league urges respectful treatment for arriving colored delegates. Delegates arrive via Canton for conferences with McKinley figures. McKinley posters and badges prepared for distribution at the Southern hotel.
Returns from the Pittsburgh county Republican primaries show Magee faction candidates generally successful. The Quay Reform party claims nominees for judge and county controller William T. Rodgers and James A. Grier. Ballots on presidential preference favored McKinley, with low participation in Allegheny where McKinley and other Republicans were nominated.
President Cleveland will press a button at the White House to open the Pittsburg Saengerfest in Exposition Music hall. The North American Saengerbund event features nearly 1,000 voices, a Fest orchestra, and a reception by the two cities, ending with a Kommers at the old city hall.
A scattered morning recap reports rain and southerly winds across the area. Brief items note early adjournment probabilities, trolley accidents, and a noted axe homicide. Legal and political items touch on the Fifty-fourth Congress and a Miss Connors judgement. Sports and market notes appear with regional briefs.
A Nassau system trolley derailed on a steep grade near 30th Street causing a fatality and multiple injuries. One 12 year old boy died, while Mary Evans, Bernard Leroy, and Gardner Simon suffered severe wounds as the runaway car crashed into a telegraph pole and curb. Conductor and motorman were arrested amid an ongoing investigation.
Allerheny City, Pa June 7 25 diamonds valued at 2500 were found by John Dunn a mason while tearing down the old foundation at the corner of East and First streets employed by Contractor Iuckenstein He located the unset stones wrapped in chamois skin several feet below the surface no claim has been made to the gems.
Joseph C Tyrell aged 11 years died suddenly in Kingston of heart disease. A leading contractor in the Wyoming Valley, he built many coal breakers in the region. Born in Watertown Connecticut he had lived in the valley since 18a.
Mesdames C. BE No fan and CW. Gleason, noted in local society, today assumed charge of the Insurance business of F. Memenway, cashier of the Moline National Bank. Moline claims a rare distinction as the fourth city in the United States where women exclusively operate an insurance business.
The documents relating to the American schooner Competitor and the death sentences of Alfredo Laborde Owen Milton William Kinle Elias Bette and Teodoro Maza who were aboard arrive in Madrid. They will be submitted to the military and naval council immediately.
In San Francisco on June 7 James J. Corbett and Tom Sharkey met for a four round con test at Mechanyas' pavilion. The agreement states Sharkey must be on his feet after the fourth round for the match to be ruled a draw.
The forecast calls for fair to warm weather today with fair, south to southeast winds. Coastal cloudiness follows, with Tuesday bringing clearer skies, fresh southerly winds, and possible light rain in northern districts.
In Moscow last Saturday during free food and drink distributions on the Khodynski Plain 3873 people were killed and 4000 injured. The tragedy occurred as crowds gathered for aid.
Berlin reports focus on Crete as the Great Powers debate intervention to prevent Turkish massacres of Cretans. Russia aims to influence negotiations while Germany and others seek to maintain order and status quo. Greek fleet moves, czar visits planned, and civil unrest worsens amid violent storms.
London reports reveal Kitchener says allied forces surprised the enemy at Firket at dawn. Defeated with camp and cannels captured. Army plans include 8,400 British troops to march in September and 4,000 Indian troops, totaling about 21,000 Anglo Egyptian, with Kassala and Omdurman targets. 1,000 Dervishes killed. Egyptian losses 70 dead, 82 wounded.
A dispatch from Pretoria reports reform committee leaders remain unreleased with a decision postponed to June 1 due to objections over proxy voting for J. M. A. Wolmarans, a council member absent from Pretoria.
Advertisement notes Persian and wool dress patterns with printed India silks. Prices listed as 17.60 and 19.50 for 24 inch wide fabrics. Cheney Pros appears in text as a vendor or qualifier.
All family members receive properly fitted footwear from Honest Shoes ensuring comfort and support. Professional fitting helps prevent foot problems and promotes better posture across ages.
Local jeweler Weichel promotes a new line of bicycle belts and ties as fashionable accessories. Call to view the latest novelty belts and ties offered by the shop.
A list detailing multiple paint brands and related products including Atlantic Lead French Zinc enamel paints carriage paints Reynolds pure colors Reynolds wood finish Crockett's preservative ready mixed tinted glass paints strictily pure linseed oil guaranteed and other items.
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