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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1900
Page
3
A new novelty straw hat called Sombrero arrives in town as an exact copy of the famous Spanish Sombrero. It is touted as the season's latest manufacture and is showcased in a window display with a note that the shop is among the first to present them.
Popular Linen Tam O Shanter hats for children this summer feature a silk band with cross anchors. Priced at 25 cents, these caps promise neat, cool wear and resemble sec grade styles seen in other stores.
Our Straw Sailor Hats for children have a distinctive style with brima a bit wider for a neater look. Mothers report the small improvement gives the child a nattier appearance. See them in our windows at 35 and 50c.
The middy suit embodies the youthful sailor style popular among New York's best society. This wash fabric outfit is presented as a neat, dressy option reflecting the current fashion for children. It captures the natty, seaside look admired in high society wardrobes.
The Vestee Blouse Suit is presented in several shades with garments pre shrunk before tailoring. It features a new vestee front with white embroidered anchors and is strongly sewn with linen thread. The broad collar is trimmed with multiple rows of white soutache braid, showcasing the available qualities and assortments.
The store introduces the Russian blouse suit a Wash Suit adaptation from a current children's fashion plate. Crafted in fine linen crash with decorative front embroidery belt and whistle details, it promises to be a popular novelty this season based on early sales. See them on display in the Lackawanna Avenue window.
The article discusses Scranton's uncertain chance to join the Eastern league this season as Burnham seeks options. It lists offers to players like Kervin, OBrien, Doherty, Knell, Milligan, Kennedy, and others, notes star hitters in the big leagues, cites Keeler and McGraw rankings, and mentions upcoming exhibitions and local bullpen dynamics.
The twenty first National L A W meet will be held in Milwaukee July 10 to 16. Officials nationwide request hotel and railroad rate guidance as inquiries pour in from Boston Omaha San Francisco Chicago Atlanta Denver Cincinnati and even Canada. The executive committee in charge reports strong interest in a nationwide trade and exhibition event.
The pugilistic sensation in town is Little Terry McGovern world bantamweight champion. Since beating Peedlar Palmer he has racked rapid knockouts including Tommy White in Chicago. At five feet two and around 120 pounds he is a hot favorite beyond many heavyweights and draws vast crowds.
Yesterday's game between Wilkes Barre and Scranton featured errors and disputed calls. Terry McGowr, the Hehenelutt champion, started for Clecample as crowd controversy grew over a seventh inning run and a disputed out call. The umpire did not see the play clearly and the visitors claimed the final score was a tie after saving a run in the ninth.
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