Bargain Giving System Starts Throughout Store
Stock taking nears as the store cleans up inventories for the semiannual count. The Bargain Giving System launches with in‑store offers designed to move stock and improve room at the shelves.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1896
Page
1
Stock taking nears as the store cleans up inventories for the semiannual count. The Bargain Giving System launches with in‑store offers designed to move stock and improve room at the shelves.
Five pieces of seed effect striped taffeta Silke in very desirable regular value.
Local store advertises 12 pieces of Persan Bilka dyed warps in rich color tones. Cleaning up price listed as 69 cents per yard or unit, highlighting exceptional value in the latest textile sale.
Cleaning up price on two-tone taffeta stripe Silke with all dark effects and new ideas. Best $1.1 quality, now 79c.
Silk remnants from printed China fabrics offered in various lengths up to yards. Styles mainly dart and plain, with cleaning up price at 26 cents per yard. Purchases available in the Chinatown area during the sale period.
Friends of Major McKinley win key votes in the Republican national committee clash over contested Alabama, Florida, and California delegates. The first session ends with McKinley seats amid protests as plans for the platform and monetary plank unfold and press access expands.
The national committee opened in St. Louis at 12 15 with Chairman Carter presiding. Secretary Manley called the roll and Indian Territory alone failed to respond as Senator Gear acted as proxy for James.
St Louis June 10 The Reed friends concede McKinley will be nominated on the first ballot. Maine's Joseph Manley dictated to the UPI that Reed will be presented but will not accept a vice presidential offer. He cited the national committee’s Alabama vote as proving convention loyalties favor McKinley.
Pittsburg information states that William Moreland and W H Hoare ex city attorney and assistant will face final information tomorrow by order of the district attorney. The amount named will be 7,000 and upward, adding to 10,000 already sued on, covering the shortage in office accounts over four years.
Congress closes its session with the sundry civil and District of Columbia appropriation bills agreed upon by both chambers. House votes to concur with Senate amendments to the sundry civil bill for public buildings and approves the District of Columbia bill restricting charities after June 1887. Contempt of court bill passes amid adjournment fever and political exchanges.
In a morning report the Harrisburg desk notes Reed supporters concede McKinley’s nomination. Pennsylvania Democrats ready for the Chicago convention as political activity continues statewide. A crowded agenda includes local events and legislative updates amid ongoing market and sports notices.
Immense crowd fills Saengerfest hall for the fourth concert as Frau Klafsky and A L Guille receive ovations. The program features Midnight at Sedan, Brundhilde’s Self Imolation, and performances by Hans Sachs group and others. Tomorrow's parade and Aliquippa Park event cap the festival. North American Saengerbund seems nearly organized after a delegates meeting Friday.
The twenty fifth annual convention of the central Pennsylvania diocese of the Protestant Episcopal church met at St. Stephen's church with thirty-nine parishes represented. Delegates approved division discussions for potential territorial cessions and heard treasurer figures showing receipts of 0,151.88 and expenditures of 10,572.98, leaving a balance of 1,260. A mission endowment fund of 2,590 was pledged and will be invested permanently.
New York ships list arrivals from Europe includes Albano from Hamburg Teutonic from Liverpool Havel from Bremen and steamers St Paul South ampton Bowthwark Antwerp Germanic Liverpool others sailing for Southampton Antwerp Liverpool. Outward bound Veendam Rotterdam and St Louis for Southampton. Navy and passenger lines update with multiple vessels in port or bound for New York and European endpoints.
Robert E. Wright of the Democratic state committee outlines arrangements for Pennsylvania’s delegation to the Chicago national convention. The plan includes Palmer House HQs with rooms for delegates, a party special train leaving Philadelphia July 3 and arriving July 4, and inviting additional supporters from several cities to join.
The Connecticut Democratic state convention in Hartford endorses a gold standard while allowing limited silver use and opposes free coinage. Delegates Miles B. Preston Lynde Harrison Thomas M. Walter James Aldis were chosen, with no pledge to William E. Russell for president after he declined.
The Baltimore Democratic state convention adopted a platform declaring support for money that maintains intrinsic value and rejects free coinage of silver at 16 to 1. It calls for government obligations to be redeemable in the highest standard money and favors a fixed monetary value aligned with world markets.
An electric car en route to the city from Myerstown was struck by lightning in Lebanon on July 10. The vehicle caught fire but no injuries were reported. passengers felt the shock and the roof and equipment suffered damage.
In June at Niantle two men exploded dynamite below the Shuler mills penstock to kill fish. The blast blew up the water wheel and nearby gearings causing about 1000 dollars in damage. A lawsuit is probable.
In the middle states clear moderate cool weather with light northwesterly winds and a slight rise in temperature. On Friday expect fair weather with warmer conditions and light variable winds.
Monday feature highlights Hon est Shoes ensuring proper fit for every family member. The piece emphasizes comfort, sizing options, and durable materials available for all ages. It notes local retailers and customer service support.
A local jeweler promotes a line of bicycle belts as novel ties. The message calls bicyclists to visit the shop and view the new accessories.
A catalog listing Matthews Brothers products includes Atlantic Lead rrench ZENneg Mp Enamel Paints Carriage Paints Reynolds Pure Colors Reynolds Wood Finish Crockett Preservative Ready Mixed Tinted Glass Paints Strictly Pure Linseed Oil Guaranteed.
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