09 Jun 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1896
Page
1
A readable line describes a fabric assortment of herring bone stripes and Dresden effects in assorted shades. The item is offered at a remarkable value as a special price of 12 percent off.
A catalog fragment describes textiles in white linen or navy grounds with dots, scrolls, figures and stripes. It highlights a regular 124c value with special price and related offers.
Sale notice notes 95 pieces offered in the season’s dainty color combinations. Special price listed as 22c, indicating a promotional rate for limited stock.
Local catalog listing promotes domestic gingham dress fabrics in stripes, checks, and plaids with bright color effects sold at a special price of 5 cents.
Local listing notes Cheney Bros best china silks 24 inches wide with new Dresden effects and a large variety. Actual value fee and special price set at 50 cents.
National committee members arrive in St Louis as talks focus on contest rulings. Officials deny prejudice against McKinley and cite merit as the basis for decisions while addressing credentials and delays. Washington correspondents begin journey to cover the Republican convention.
St Louis observers report strong McKinley support as Kansas and Alaska send delegates. National figures praise hall decorations and the temporary gavel carved from a Lincoln log. Sen Berry to present it to the nominee at the convention.
Mrs Lou Jan Smock of Indianapolis an excommunicated Garden Street Baptist member sues Rev Charles L Berry pastor Edwin C Thomas and others of the church board for 10000 damages claiming expulsion from the church while serving as Sunday school teacher and officer. The suit was filed June 8 in Indianapolis.
The article notes a woman faced prejudice and an un-Christianlike spirit, leading to her excommunication without disclosure of the offense. The church, old and well established, has prominent principals involved in the stake.
Chicago June reports Frank of Missouri predicts McKinley’s first roll call nomination at the St. Louis convention. He says McKinley strength will shape the nominating method and a firm financial plank endorsing free coinage of silver. Kerens and Frank defend a decisive, united approach.
The African Methodist Episcopal conference ended after four days in Reading with pastors receiving purses of money. Bishop Grant urged greater mission work, and numerous appointments across Philadelphia district, Lancaster district, and Wilmington district were announced, naming presiding elders and pastors for many churches and towns.
Baltimore held Democratic primaries to select delegates for three district conventions and the state convention next week. Delegates were chosen with no opposition, the slate will control Baltimore’s representation. debate over eight delegates at large to Chicago and choice of Cowen as a national delegate surfaced. Gorman opposes the plan.
In Huntingdon county Penrose defeats ex Postmaster General Wanamaker for United States senatorial delegates by about 400 votes and twenty delegate majority. Legislature winners include P. M. Lytle and J. H. Bare, with Dr. H. C. Chisholm defeating Dr. Z. B. Taylor for state senate.
Captain John G Hourke of the Third Cavalry United States Army long associated with General George Crook has died in Philadelphia. He was about sixty and had for years served on Crook's staff.
A. H. Coon & Bon flour and feed mill in Kingston is wiped out by a midnight blaze. Loss on buildings and stock is estimated at 15,000 pounds. Local fire crews battled the flames through the night but the structure could not be saved.
The piece notes the formal enthronement of the new Shah of Persia and reports insurgents defeating Turkish troops at Crete Cairo in June. It also covers a mixed tribunal ruling against Egypt’s government and four Caisse commissioners for advancing funds from the Egyptian reserve for the Boudan expedition, ordering repayment and a ban on further advances. appeals filed.
In Dover England the Royal Cinque Ports Yacht Club regatta ran with light southwest winds. Meteor led early on the fifty mile course to Poulogne Sur Mer and back, finishing ahead of Satanita by about two minutes, Britannia about two minutes behind, and Ailsa and Batantia close after. In the twenty-raters Niagara won by about nine minutes over The Saint with Penitent about eleven minutes behind after the shortened twelve mile course.
In the Reichstag debate Count von Kanitz said Germany obtained every concession possible from Japan and argued that international silver currency would better serve Germany than a strict commerce treaty. Foreign Minister Karen Marschall von Beberstein defended the policy and the Japanese trade samples clause amid the ongoing discussion.
In Budapest the imperial crown was carried to the new parliament building amid ceremony with the Austrian emperor and empress present. A festival session followed at which the emperor praised his people and pledged to govern for the crown and the monarchy, hoping to hand a prosperous realm to his successor.
London reports Rome’s cabinet in danger after the Green Book on Abyssinia exposes British communications about the Soudan expedition. Widespread belief in Rome is that a cabinet crisis is inevitable. In Crete insurgents beat Turkish troops, seizing four guns and 200 Martini-Henry rifles with heavy casualties on both sides.
The new shah of Persia Mugaffer-ed-Din was formally enthroned at 12.30 pm in Teheran and will receive the diplomatic corps at four o'clock this afternoon.
June events at Princeton noted the last class day before the college becomes a university. Faculty control wanes as seniors enjoy freedom in the day’s exercises and celebrations reflecting a rare moment of student autonomy on the campus.
Reading Pennsylvania reports the death of Valentine W. Wleandt aged 73 of Molltown after he swallowed one and a half tablespoons of Paris Green this morning and died several hours later in agony. No cause given.
The morning page reports weather indications with local rains and southerly winds, a guard at St. Louis for the National Committee, and shocking cruelty cases in Cuba. It lists community items from a Saengerfest, congressional doings, tax notes, Hotel Jermyn tax status, and local church and school topics.
In Pittsburg on June 8 about 8000 people attended the North American Saengerbund Saengerfest reception concert despite heavy rain and wind that disrupted decorations. President Dimling read a greeting from President Cleveland as the hall lit up, featuring a massive lyre of electric globes. The 77 piece orchestra directed by Heinrich Zoellner played the Kaiser march and selections including The Delutre, Old Folks at Home, and I have Lost my Eurydice. An evening of speeches and song followed in old city hall for press representatives.
Frank Mayo famous actor died on a train from Denver to Omaha while his company was traveling to finish a four night engagement. He suffered dyspeptic symptoms and slept before dying of heart paralysis near Grand Island Nebraska. His widow remains critically ill with his daughter Mrs Elverson in Philadelphia.
In Frankfort Indiana a banquet of the Frankfort Mirth School Alumni association left about two thirds of the guests ill. Roughly 200 attendees fell sick after eating shrimp salad packed in tins, with onset two to three hours later. Commencement exercises suffered as several graduates were too ill to attend.
In Greenwich, Albert W. Close, a Stanwich farmer, was injured when his Alderney bull charged after slipping a tine from its nose ring. Close fell and was gored in the leg, with physicians calling his condition critical. The incident occurred after a morning walk near the barn.
At a meeting of National Guard officers in Reading Captain W. D. Mickley of Allentown was elected major to succeed Major Seaman Hamburg who resigned due to ill health. The election took place during the officers meeting of the fourth regiment in Major Reading.
In the Middle states today cloudy to partly cloudy and cooler with fresh variable winds. Rain or thunder storms on the coasts, followed by clearing near noon or in the afternoon. Wednesday will be fair and cooler with northwesterly and northerly winds and a drop in temperature.
A collage of brutal acts by Spanish troops in Cuba described as pacificas includes the execution of civilians, alleged unlawful shootings, and summary killings in Jaruco and surrounding areas. The reports mention victims such as Juan Rodriguez aged 16, Lorenzo Medina, and Juan Toledo, with notes on command decisions and local reactions.
The steamer Commodore was released from custody in Charleston by U S authorities after $4 500 was posted by the attorney for J D Hart and company for her appearance when wanted. Arrested on returning from an alleged trip to Cuba, the boat has been held at the customs dock pending proceedings. It will be cleaned and then is expected to sail to Philadelphia.
August Derger of Nanticoke with typhoid fever jumped into the Susquehanna river in Wilkes Barre Pa. His wife had given him medicine that morning and two hours later his body was found in the river. The manner of his leaving the bed remains a family mystery.
A house near Ramsey Indiana owned by George Cradenus burned last night erasing the wife and a son aged unknown. Cradenus was away returning at midnight to find his wife and child cremated in the ruins. Police report indicate a double murder to conceal the crime though Ramsey residents have not charged anyone yet.
Samuel Harris and William Andrews faced court in Harrisburg after a late assault near Oberlin. Drew guilty, Andrews was sent to the penitentiary for three and a half years for the attempted assault on Misa Jennie Emélizer.
A list of ships arriving at various ports including Saale from Bremen and Southampton, California from Glasgow, Manito ba from London, Fulda at Gibraltar, Aller at Bremerhaven, Taland from New York toward Tettin, Lewis Island, Veendam from New York to Rotterdam, and passing the Lizard.
A notice highlights that every member of the family should wear properly fitted Honest Shoes, emphasizing comfort and health. It underscores the brand as the recommended choice for all ages.
Weichel the jeweler promotes a line of Bicycle Belts for cyclists along with novel ties for one of the latest fashion accessories.
A catalogue style list highlights Matthews Brothers offerings including Atlantic Lead and associated paints such as French Zinc Enamel Paints Carriage Paints Reynolds Pure Colors Weed Finish Crockett Preservative Ready Mixed Tinted Glass Paints Strictly Pure Linseed Oil and Guaranteed quality finishes for finishing and protection.
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