22 Jun 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1896
Page
1
A newspaper notice announces a six day sale offering fast color hosiery with a promise of a handsome gift to every purchaser. The ad emphasizes a special Saturday start and highlights Herma dorm Hoglery as the brand or seller.
An art souvenir offered as a limited run photogravure likely comparable in cost to hosiery. Early purchasing is advised to avoid depletion of stock and to secure the collectible.
A catalog of discounted hosiery items lists 50 dozen plus women’s fast black hosiery in multiple gauges and styles with sale prices from 15 to 33 cents. Includes Lisle thread, silk plaited, drop stitch, and Derby rib Hose for ladies and children with sizes and guarantees noted.
A Populist circular from St Louis gathers twenty six leaders from six states urging voters to back Henry Teller as a presidential candidate. It accuses the Republican convention of plutocratic control and calls for a united front to preserve the gold standard while criticizing national banks and government paper money.
Belmont says the St Louis platform could guide or mislead McKinley on silver coinage and the 1872 law. He warns continued treasury purchases and half dollar minting would echo Sherman policy and threaten national finances amid global tensions and domestic capital.
About 500 people greeted Republican vice presidential candidate Garret A. Hobart and the New Jersey delegation in Trenton as their train arrived after a long delay. Hobart appeared on the rear platform, shook hands with supporters, and thanked the crowd as the party resumed travel. He was accompanied by Franklin Murphy John Kean Elisha B. Gaddis J Franklin Fort Hobart Tuttle and Congressmen Parker Fowler and McEwen.
William C. Whitney issues a public statement from New York on June 21 explaining he will not seek leadership or a seat at the Chicago convention. He warns that a silver free coinage platform could fracture the party, favor the eastern wing against the south and west, and harm the economy.
Washington reports Secretary Olney and Senor Andrade discuss boundary dispute and possible arbitration. Sir Julian Pauncefote informs Andrade he will receive proposals from Venezuela. Negotiations with the United States progress favorably while the Venezuela border issue remains unsettled among Britain and Venezuela.
Chicago June 21 The Boles boom gains pace as managers seek Illinois backing at the Democratic national convention. John C Walsh of Des Moines plans to open Boles headquarters at the Palmer House next Tuesday and predicts Illinois will back silver and the candidate. He argues the party’s silver platform will draw the belt of silver states and swing Illinois away from the Republicans.
A destructive hail storm hit Bellefonte Pennsylvania on June 21 with hail as large as hickory nuts, covering the ground. Crops in the county suffered extreme damage with fields flattened and fruit trees stripped, despite a rain lasting about thirty minutes and rainfall near one and a half inches.
A hurricane swept the Labradore coast causing heavy damage. Thirty fishing craft were destroyed at Blanc Sablon and more vessels are feared lost further north. Fishery reports from across the coast are bleak and concerns arise at French Shore over new prohibitions on certain fishing gear.
A Madrid despatch to the Daily Mail reports Spain angered by the St. Louis convention platform and near war with the United States. The Rothschilds have lent the government 100000000 pesetas, mainly for warship purchases, as the government taps national sentiment and seeks support from other powers.
Berlin reports renewed South German discontent over the Moscow banquet remark about princes as Prince Henry's suite. The emperor’s Red Eagle to the president sparks Bavarian protests and Catholic party criticism. Observers say agitation exposes long‑held anti‑Prussian currents and may boost unity in the empire despite family squabbles.
Cairo dispatches reveal cholera has appeared among Egyptian troops at Korosko with fourteen cases found in the camp and seven non fatal at the time of writing. Officials fear the disease may spread through the Soudan expedition.
In the middle states today fair to partly cloudy and warm weather will prevail with slight temperature changes and possible local rain in northern districts. On Tuesday, fair and warm conditions continue with light southerly winds.
Weather indications forecast showers and cooler temperatures today. Reports cover Spain, Venezuela, and England in political notes, with Belmont and the St Louis Convention in focus. Local items include Apbury celebration's end and Mrs Conway receiving a three year sentence.
The Spanish gun boats Satellite and Ardilla engaged rebels near Vertientes at the Jucaro Moron frontier. After a sharp fight the fort garrison aided the defenders, with seventeen rebels dead and many wounded. Spanish losses were two soldiers and six marines wounded, and Commander Bauza of the Ardilla was lightly hurt. General Bernal reports dislodging rebels near Francisco in Pinar del Rio and capturing their camp.
Havana June 20 Weyler edicts on corn and tobacco are said to fund Spain's operations in Cuba with a $250,000 kickback. Bananas and coconuts exports are secretly allowed for a price, amid reports of recent clashes where Maceo’s forces defeated Spanish troops. Cuban flag display at the St. Louis convention prompts Madrid to fear US responses as Lee compiles a report on captured arms and burning towns.
William E R Brown of Fort Valley Ga, arrested in Liverpool on arrival from New York, was suspected of being William Walker Damon in a larceny case. A New York district attorney telegram indicated mistaken identity, and Olney directed Ambassador Bayard in London to secure Brown’s immediate release.
A powerful cyclone struck Poughkeepsie at 3 40 pm causing a heavy rain and hailstorm. Wind reached 75 miles per hour and the ten minute onslaught knocked out all wires, plunging the city into darkness. Estimated damage stands at about 25000 with no fatalities reported.
A sharp dusting of severe weather struck St Louis at 4 80 oclock this afternoon. Winds reached forty miles per hour and heavy rain damaged several houses previously repaired after a prior tornado. No fatalities reported by p m as about seventy homes were damaged with estimated property loss around 15000 dollars.
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