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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1896
Page
2
A Beranton store advertises a Monday through week long sale with deep discounts on ladies shirt waists parasols hats and coats. The note highlights marked down prices on trimmed hats flowers belts and skirts and promises a sacrifice sale across infants outfits and wool suits with many items at or near leaders prices.
Mrs Lenora Cockerill widow of Col Jean A Cockerill marries Walter Lienau in Hoboken Justice McCullough officiates. The couple, who plan to live in Englewood, met in Yokohama where Lienau bought goods. Mrs Lienau says the union was a spontaneous love match, with the word obey dropped from the vows.
Berlin reports recount a Moscow banquet incident at the czar coronation festivities where Prince Ludwig of Bavaria challenged a toast, declaring Bavarian princes are allies not vassals of the empire. The dispute triggers across southern Germany, provoking editorials and calls for explanations from the Kaiser.
London reports House of Commons questions reveal Lord Salisbury’s claim that Egyptian flag will fly over Khartoum and the Soudan reconquest is planned. Officials warn of vast costs, political risk, and possible resignations as India’s 4200 troops and supplies strain the treasury.
London reports June 14 that despite fires along the Cretan coast the Porte claims order in Crete. Russia again acts as a drag on any coordinated response by major powers, opposing stronger measures beyond diplomatic protests.
An ad-like piece argues tobacco is a nervous system disease and promotes No-To-Bac from Steril Remedy Co. It includes a North Carolina clergyman testimonial claiming three boxes cured his long chewing habit and urges readers to try the remedy with a money back guarantee.
Medical observers report stubborn ulcers worsen as surrounding flesh expands and blocks tissue supply. Physicians praise a treatment producing notable recovery, extending the healing circle and restoring nourishment to affected areas.
An advertisement claims Bovinine provides a complete re invigoration of the system by forming new flesh tissue and pure blood. It asserts rapid body nourishment and external absorption to strike disease, urging readers to consult a druggist.
The article argues Greece faces no support from the powers as Ottoman troops reinforce Crete under Abdullah Pasha. About 30,000 troops are expected, with Rusela pressuring Greece to stay neutral and halt supplies. It notes the sultan suffers from a spinal tumor and had his face painted to conceal illness during a state procession.
London reports that Russia and Japan near a joint settlement over Corea. Field Marshal Yamagata and the Russian government agree to cooperate in maintaining order in Corea with 500 troops kept in Seoul by each power, not to be increased without mutual consent unless ships land forces in sudden need.
The notice paper of the House of Commons records an intention by financial secretary R W Hanbury to ask Parliament for a £3 million grant to fund the Uganda railway construction.
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