Hermsdorf Hosiery Sale Draws Free Gift Offer
On Saturday Six Days Sale features bold hosiery discounts with every Hermsdorf Hosiery purchase a handsome free gift presented to each buyer.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1896
Page
1
On Saturday Six Days Sale features bold hosiery discounts with every Hermsdorf Hosiery purchase a handsome free gift presented to each buyer.
Art souvenir offered at a price comparable to hosiery, with a small run. Early purchase advised to avoid disappointment due to limited quantities.
Extensive hosiery sale listing dozens of hose items for women and children. Includes 50 dozen Mack Hose in Mocca and 50 gauge, 25c sale price. 100 dozen identical 40 gauge at 19c. Lisle thread two thread double sole and heel at 29c. black, silk plaited and striped hose priced from 18c to 33c. Also infants and wheelmen Derby ribbed hose at 15c to 24c. Dense catalog of patterns, gauges, and sale prices.
The Illinois Democratic state convention at Peoria gathered over 6,000 lawmakers and supporters to pick a state ticket and national delegates. Governor Altgeld was renominated amid clashes, with Ladd named permanent chairman and speaker Worthington criticizing eastern monetary power while pledging unity against plutocracy.
In Milwaukee the Wisconsin state Democratic convention opened with Thomas F. Frawley denouncing Republicans as champions of trusts. A split over silver and gold emerged as the majority endorsed Cleveland, Vilas, and Mitchell and backed a gold standard while opposing free coinage of silver. Delegates at large were Vilas Bragg Flanders Hogan.
Fredericksburg dispatch notes Captain Dan H. Lee of Stafford county in constant correspondence with his brother, General Lee. The report emphasizes insistence on a private letter allegedly concerning the general, with all parties described as engaged in the controversy.
Pittsburg dispatch outlines Courtois chief of Belgian police seized in Brussels on charges of leading a gang responsible for numerous murders and robberies in King Leopold’s dominions over ten years. Fourteen gang members detained. royal intrigue and a hidden Avenue Louise mystery loom over his fate.
In Austin on June 24 the state held two Democratic gatherings. The sound money group elected E L Antony as chairman and urged a Chicago delegation. the regular convention chose W L Ramsey and formed a solid silver delegation likely to back Bland. A platform favored free silver coinage without external action.
Wharton Barker replies to a statement by Hon. W. C. Whitney published Monday. Barker says Whitney’s statements are misleading and fallacious and should be challenged. He argues Whitney represents few Democrats who share his view and that his appeal will fail.
In Saratoga N Y on June 23 prominent and minor Democratic leaders gather for tomorrow's convention to name delegates to Chicago. William C Whitney's presence and a sound money plank stand out as the key features with opposition to the gold standard minimal.
The James B. Gentry murder trial in Philadelphia did not resume as senior defense counsel Charles W. Brooke was absent. Judge Yorkes ordered a continuance until tomorrow after consulting the district attorney.
A dispatch reports an expedition of 200 Americans with dynamite and Mauser rifles landed near Gardenas a few days ago. They were attacked by a Spanish force, compelled to retreat, and the Spaniards captured the munitions while pursuing the filibusters.
Canton Canton June 3 Hobart invited by Major McKinley to visit Canton Saturday for a large demonstration honoring his nomination Private Secretary Boyle to handle mail replies to over 6000 requests after the nomination The Repository notes HQ likely in New York with Hanna directing the campaign from there Invitations extended to Sherman Foraker Bushnell and Grosvenor with Grosvenor accepting
Washington June 23 Nothing heard from President Cleveland and his fishing companions since they left on the lighthouse tender Violet Sunday night. Private Secretary Thurber did not know their whereabouts but believed they were likely anchored down the Potomac. The party may have shifted to Chesapeake Bay or Potomac tributaries for bass fishing. Some tailing reports mention Mr Carlisle aboard, suggesting Cabinet members might be absent to pursue financial moves before the Chicago convention.
Dominion wide general elections reveal the complete overthrow of Sir Charles Tupper’s Conservative government amid bitter campaign lines focused on tariff and Manitoba school questions. Manitoba remedial legislation split conservatives, with many running in support of the government on other issues. Steamship news notes arrivals and sailings alongside transatlantic traffic developments.
The State Bar association of Indiana was organized at a meeting in Indianapolis with lawyers from across the state. General Benjamin Harrison was chosen first president unanimously.
New York June 2 The jury in the case of Mrs Mary Alice Almont Livingston Fleming found her not guilty of poisoning her mother Mrs Bliss. The verdict ends a high profile murder trial with dramatic allegations and courtroom suspense.
Weather today shows threatening southeasterly winds as readers receive a roundup of local political and social notes. Reports include Clare-Jani race commentary, McKinley call volume, Whitney’s Budget, and a murder trial update with Stephen Vasho’s death by his own action alongside cultural and school events in the city.
In Pennsylvania on June 21 R L Card at Sylvania and J Howell at Taylorsville were appointed fourth class postmasters.
Herald reports fair to partly cloudy conditions in the Middle States with stationary temperatures and light to fresh southeasterly winds followed by local rains. Thursday will be partly cloudy to cloudy with slightly cooler weather, local rains and fresh easterly winds.
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