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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1896
Page
1
Parasol sale offers 10 fancy India silk parasols with various ruffles and colors. Listings include black Sarah Silk parasols, iridescent coaching parasols, and black taffeta options with closeout prices from 75 cents to 2 dollars. Regular values noted, with multiple styles described and marked down.
Advertises 28 inch Sik Serge and Silk Serge umbrellas with neat silver trimmed handles and standard frames. Features discounted lot pricing with $1.52 to $1.85 ranges from usual $2.50 and $1.85 for larger lots. Describes ascort natural handles and best frames.
Wash notes announce a refreshed line of imported and domestic draperies with many new patterns and better selection than ever. The Javonette Duchess range is replenished after a low water mark and new linens with bright finishes and tinted grounds are featured.
A short sale notice describes a lot of ten pieces of French Etaminos Linen finish material, noted for elasticity and suitability for hanging skirts. The item appears as a seasonal sale by a society or seller, with emphasis on its usefulness for clothing.
The event begins on Tuesday June 16 and continues for seven days. Details on venue and schedule are not provided in the fragment.
The first day of the 11th national Republican convention in St Louis saw steady proceedings with credentials and platform committees dominating the agenda. The Morton vice presidency issue looms as Platt and New York factions push, while Hanna avoids taking sides and Depew relays Morton’s firm declination.
Chairman Carter opened the Republican national convention in St Louis at noon with delegates seated and gallery space filled. The opening prayer invoked civic virtue and national unity, urging Americans to uphold liberty, honor, and the republic’s destiny.
President Cleveland dismisses the idea of free silver as unpatriotic and harmful to the nation. He urges Democrats to remain devoted to sound money and warns against demoralization at the party convention. He stresses loyalty to democracy and hopes delegates act to preserve the party's honor and achievements.
Canton Ohio June 16 Major McKinley dismissed a superstition about delaying the nomination to avoid Waterloo. He stated he did not care if Thursday became the nomination day and affirmed it would not be the Waterloo of the Republican party.
The Goodrich reservoir fifteen miles from Baker City Oregon collapsed at dawn sending a flood down a gulch. The home of R French was swept away and the entire family of seven including parents and five children drowned. Bridges were carried away and grain fields damaged. The reservoir, built in 1863, served mining operations.
A lumber pile collapsed at the Knapp Stout yard at Salisbury street in St Louis killing Philip Slushman and William Stoll and fatally injuring four workers. Injured are John Mills John Nagel Fred Dougherty and William Lakesbrink.
June 16 arrivals include Friesland from Antwerp and Norwegian from Glasgow. Ships Braunschweig and Mississipp from Naples and London arrive or depart with cargo and passengers. Beilly Obdam bound for Rotterdam, Lizard pawned. Persia to Hamburg. Stuttgart to Bremen. Auranian to Liverpool.
Postoffice Inspectors removed Postmaster Sayre from office this evening over a shortage of 1400 dollars in his accounts. Sayre claims the funds were used in his business and he will refund.
The morning issue highlights cloudy and warmer conditions with possible showers. It references the Republican Convention in active coverage, notes President Cleveland as a goldbug, and mentions local items such as the Fourth of July celebration and bicycle theft questions alongside sports updates and market reports.
Miss Jennie Walters dies after Milton J. Wells allegedly pours kerosene on her, lights her, and fires twice. Wells, later removed to Goshen, is jailed for the act amid community uproar and no stated motive.
The Bank President Wyckoff lay in critical condition after being shot by Semple yesterday. At New York hospital this morning two women sought Semple, including Lizzie Semple, his wife, and her mother Mrs. Townge. Mrs. Townge described a happy marriage and suggested illness may have driven Semple to madness. doctors later said there was little hope for Wyckoff’s recovery.
Henry Barton Beecher son of Henry Ward Beecher faced forgery charges in the New York Supreme Court in Brooklyn. He and partners Schenck and Midgley, all members of Beecher Schenck & Co., allegedly forged railroad company insurance applications and endorsed checks. Midgley had been tried and acquitted two months earlier in general sessions.
Lancaster Pa June 16 The jury found William Miller not guilty in the murder of William Miller whose body was found among the Champion Blower and Forge ruins after the January fire. A verdict of not guilty was also returned for Charles F Tinker Miller's alleged accomplice whose mind collapsed under the strain and is believed permanently wrecked.
The Democratic third district convention in Waterville Maine on June 16 nominated delegates to Chicago and Melvin O Holway of Augusta for Congress. They adopted resolutions urging use of gold and silver as standard money and coinage of both without discrimination with safeguards to ensure parity with paper currency kept at par.
Herald's Weather Forecast describes midwestern conditions as partly cloudy with slight temperature changes and variable winds. It notes possible local rain and forecasts fair, warmer weather thereafter with fresh to light winds, mainly from the southeast to northeast.
Amid calls for home rule and autonomy, Spain signals concessions to ease unrest in Cuba. The Spanish Cortes has debated the Cuban question in sessions but delays persist. In Philadelphia the Laurada steamship escaped Spanish pursuit and sailed upriver toward the Delaware.
Mrs. Mattie Adkins was granted a divorce from her husband in Covington circuit court and immediately married William Travis by Judge T. J. Flippin. The marriage marks a second union after Adkins’ supposed death in a railroad accident years earlier.
Dover June 16 the Democratic state convention held a harmonious meeting with no contests over delegates The temporary and permanent chairmen contrasted with the Republicans noting Democrats will not be bought The national convention slate includes Gray SaulsburySaulsbury Lewis Boyce and Peynington all gold men except John F Saulsbury who leads a local faction The platform supports the gold standard honest money and opposes high tariffs
Fred Stephens aged 25 a night worker at T. B. Bassella's saw mill Castorland Castorland N Y met a horrible death when a log moved the carriage and he reached to adjust a fastener getting his leg caught and drawn toward a rapidly revolving circular saw.
New York reports it is officially announced that Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr is seriously ill with inflammatory rheumatism at his father’s home. The wedding to Grace Wilson, set for the third day, may be postponed due to his illness.
Lewes Del June 14 The steamer Laurida reached quarantine at six tonight after a surgeon's visit. Captain Dickman denies chase by war vessels and says landing cargo was uneventful.
Free Silver advocates in Bangor Maine announce A J Chase as the Fourth district nominee for congress and endorse free coinage of silver at ten to one.
A call was issued in Indianapolis on June 1 for a national convention of the Negro Democracy of the United States scheduled for August. The document outlines the plan to organize and unite delegates from across states.
An advertisement highlights ready mixed tinted glass paints and strictly pure linseed oil with a guarantee. The listing emphasizes product quality and a finish suited for glass surfaces and painting projects.
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