Clearing Out Parasol Sale
Announcer notes a clearance sale offering 20 parasols by seller Sarah Flack. Black silk parasols with lace trim are offered at a reduced price from 4.00 to 2.00, advertised as a closeout deal.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1896
Page
1
Two Umbrella Specials
Advertisement offers two silk serge umbrellas at reduced prices. A 28 inch lot with natural handles and quality frames priced at 1.85, compared with usual 2.00, and a 1.50 option for a 28 inch silk serge assortment.
Imported and Domestic Dimities Restocked with New Patterns
Our line of imported and domestic dimities is complete again with many new patterns. The jaconnette duchess range has been replenished after a low water mark, with difficult entry now satisfied. New effects arrive this morning and the linen finishes in white or tinted grounds are more attractive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaconette Duchess
A Good Little Lot of Linen Etamines
A advertisement notes 10 pieces of French Etamines Linen finish, very elastic, crafted for hanging skirts, originally priced at 26c all season.
Parasol Sale Opens Tuesday June 16
A parasol sale opens on Tuesday June 16 and runs for one week at the city shop. Shoppers can choose a variety of styles and colors during the limited-time event.
Gavel gifts and party splits mark Republican convention
In St Louis on June 17, Todd Teller withdraws from the GOP over the gold standard while committee reports fuel tensions. Delegations from Delaware and Texas seek seating, as McKinley parade builds and Lincoln clay wood gavels spark tribute to historic figures.
Scenes at the Sessions Gavel Gift to Chairman in St Louis
The article describes an afternoon session of a convention in St Louis on June 17. Heat and crowds fill the hall as the chairman Mr. Thurston calls for order. Bishop Arnett of Wilberforce college delivers a prayer praising Lincoln and the nation, with hopes for future unity and liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Thurston
Hammer
Arnett
Wilberforce College
Ohio
Lincoln
Teller's Silver Stand Splits Republican Platform Debate
In St Louis the platform committee splits over the financial plank as Senator Teller presents a minority report on free coinage of silver. Utah Colorado Idaho and other Western delegates argue for silver while others warn of losing states to the Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Committee On Resolutions
Teller
Frank Cannon
Utah
Dubois
Cannon
Cleveland
Montana
Hartman
Dr. Mott
North Carolina
Credentials Committee
National Committee
Ohio
Spain
Cuba
United States
Foraker
Colorado
Mr. Teller
Senator Teller
Republican Party
Nevada
Idaho
Messrs
Senate
Darington
Pennsylvania
Republican
Lombard and
Wall Streets
McKinley
Lhver
Fessenden
Connecticut
California
Wyoming
Arizona
New Mexico
Lafodlette
Wisconsin
Gear
Iowa
Weather and political notes from a morning edition
The morning page notes generally fair weather with light showers and mentions the St. Louis convention, Free Silver threat to exit the Republican party, earthquakes in the Orient, and Maine Democrats favoring gold. It also references local court revolts, National Guard orders, a June brides feature, and sports brief on Syracuse winning by one run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Orient
Maine
Maine Democrats Endorse Gold Standard At State Convention
Maine Democrats adopted a gold standard platform at their state convention in Portland electing delegates at large to the national convention. The platform opposes free silver, favors gold as the base and supports silver only as needed for stability. William E. Russell was named as their presidential choice and Edward R. Winslow was nominated for governor. A roll call vote settled the majority platform 195 to 101.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort
New Jersey
Higgins
Delaware
Texas
John Grant
National Committee
Hepburn
Iowa
Committee On Credentials
Addicks
Cuney
Credentials Committee
Cuncy
Committee On Credentnals
J. Doyle
Georgia
Ohio
Maine
Massachusetts
Maryland
Yeas
Minays
Pennsylvania
Alabama
Florida
Illwoik
Towa
Missouri
Neidringhaus
Abent
Gene
Cha
House of Representatives
Portland
8. C. Gordon
John Scott
Frederick Plaisted
Charles W. Snow
Johnson
William E. Russell
Edward R. Winslow
Committee On Resolutions
British steamer Drummond Castle sinks with 350 aboard
London reports the British steamer Drummond Castle sailing from Table Bay bound for Plymouth sank near Ushant after a collision. Three hundred fifty passengers were lost. two crew rescued. The Sybille attempted rescue but sinking was rapid. Torpedo boats joined search. Castle Line awaiting further news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Drummond Castle
Table Bay
Ushant
Brittany
France
Admiralty Office
Sybille
Bay of Biscay
Castle Steamship Company
Transvaal
Mall
Ftreet
Plymouth
Ushant Island
John
Vanderbilt Wilson wedding postponed due to illness
The Vanderbilt Wilson wedding in New York is postponed indefinitely because Mr. Vanderbilt is severely ill with inflammatory rheumatism. He remains confined to his father's house while doctors say it would be dangerous for him to go out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Fort
New Jersey
Addicks
Delaware
Cuney
Texas
Higgins
Mr. Fork
National Committee
New York
Vanderbilt
Miss Wilson
Fifth Avenue
FR. T
Wilson
Dra. Janeway and
Crater
War Renewed At Venezuela Incursion Into British Guiana
Official reports reach the foreign office of a Venezuelan troop incursion into British Guiana renewing tensions with longstanding border clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venezuela
London
Foreign Office
British Guiana
Terrible Earthquake Strikes Yesso Island North Japan
A vast earthquake lasting about twenty hours with 150 shocks devastates Kumaishi on Yesso. A tidal wave accompanying the tremor destroys the town and causes numerous deaths, with officials reporting about a thousand lives lost amid disrupted communications. Local figures recount higher unconfirmed totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yesso
Japan
Yokohama
Shirebeshe
Oshima
Fuji
Hituka
Tokachi
Ishikari
Kirshiro
Toshiwo
Kitami
Nemoro
Hondo
Strait of
Tsugaru
Sanger
Kumalshi
Kumaishi
Japan Sea
Volcano Bay
Pacific
Kumaichi
Tokio
Walter Beerwith Cleared Of theft Charge Over Found Pin
The theft accusation against Walter Beerwith of Columbia was withdrawn after he testified the pin was given to him by a friend and found by a boarder. He said it was crushed on the floor and later cleaned and repaired before he wore it in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Beerwith
Columbia
John Albert
Scranton Man Severely Injured In Freight Train Fall
George Stockhine of 815 Irving Avenue fell from an Erle and Wyomby Valley freight train near Wimmers at 11 30 last night while visiting his mother. His right hand was crushed beneath the wheels and amputation is feared. He boarded the train to return home. The fall occurred with his hand across the rat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Wimmers
George Stockhine
Irving Avenue
Erle & Wyomby Valkey
Mills Arrested Again in Police Dispute
Ex patrolman Thomas Mills was arraigned before Alderman Millaryesterday afternoon and held in 500 bail on a charge by Polly Nallin. The case alleges he failed to live up to an agreement made when settling the original charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Mills
Millar
Polly Nallin
Transatlantic Steamship Movements Report
June 17 report lists vessels sailing from New York to European ports including Teutonic for Liverpool Noordland to Antwerp Lahn Southampton St Paul Genoa Obdam Boulogne Schiedam Amsterdam Germanie Queenstown Ballet Veendam Rotterdam Spree from Southampton Slehted Massachusetts bound for London passed Prawle Point遭
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Southampton
Teutonic
Liverpool
Noordland
Antwerpt
Lahn
Bremen
St. Paul
Ema
Genoa
Obdam
Boulogne
Schiedam
Amsterdam
Germanie
Queenstown
Ballet
Veendam
Hotterdam
Spree
Slehted
Massachusetts
London
Prawle Point
Commodore Leaves Port Amid Militiary Smuggling Suspicion
Charleston D C June 17 The steamer Commodore departed at 8 pm for an unknown destination after being released on bond two weeks earlier on Milibuster charges. Reports say the ship carried a large cargo of arms and ammunition destined for Cuba while docked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
D. C
United States
Cuba
Weather Outlook for New York and Central States
The forecast notes partly cloudy to fair conditions in the middle states today with slightly warmer temperatures and light variable winds. Coastal areas likely cloudy with rain and fog, followed by clearing. Friday expected fair and warmer with variable winds turning to fresh southerly and southeasterly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Middle States
Also Mentioned on This Page
Washoads
Parasol Sale
GLOBE
Addicks Dele
Gates
Tom Platt
Martin
Milholland
Platt
Morton
Gulf of the South
Madden
Chicago
Denny
Kentucky
Henry Clay
Fairbanks
Torrence
Minnesota
Father of the Republic
Union
Platform Committee
Hartmann
Caséin Court
National Guard
J. K. Dixon
Syracuse
Einstein
Suburban News
Mills
Herald’s
Finley
Inghams
Lackawanna Avenue
Lewis
Davies
Spruce Street
W. J. Weichel
Spruce
Matthews Brothers
Atlantic
Reynolds
Crockett
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