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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1896
Page
1
Fresh stock of Persian and Dresden ribbons offered at under half price. Width No 12 ribbons listed with prices Lie 19c 40 or 60 25c 29c. Limited quantities and sale details not fully clear in fragment.
Advertisement lists New Laces from French and Valenciennes lines in all widths with wide pattern variety. Available in white, butter, linen and black. Ic te 60c a yard.
Orientals rich laces in white or butter shades plus net tops in Point de Venice and Maline laces shown. Wonderful wealth of new designs offered, highlighting variety and quality for fashionable garments.
Readily available lace edgings in Chantilly style offered in black or white at specially low prices. Decorative trims suitable for garments and home sewing, with a focus on affordability and range for varied projects.
The article highlights new linen embroidery designs and plain linen shades by the Chiffons. It showcases fabric offerings and potential patterns for home decor enthusiasts.
A fragmented catalog entry critiques the De Soie and Fancy Chiffons range with all colors including Black, noting collars fronts yokes and other features. The text dismisses the style as undesirable and the pricing as a bargain neither clear nor describable, urging a visual inspection to settle the matter.
Canton Ohio June 25 Major McKinley draws strong invitations to speak at Fourth of July events including Columbus with 100000 expected in the capital. Preparations for a large ratification meeting for his nomination in Cleveland involve General Grosvenor and Charles Emory Smith. Mrs Fuller of Cheyenne pledges Wyoming women to McKinley while other callers commend his prospects, and Columbus Mayor Cotton Allen hints at party shifts supporting the Republican ticket.
A government forestry commission made up of Harvard Yale and other leading figures will travel to Montana Idaho Oregon Washington California Arizona New Mexico and Colorado this summer to investigate forestry problems and prepare a comprehensive report. The team includes Charles Sargent and Gifford Pinchot and plans to begin in Montana before expanding to western states.
The Holt will case ended with a verdict for the caveators in Washington at 640 p m jurors declare the presented will not be the true testament. The lengthy trial drew keen local interest with able counsel on both sides and intense debate over probate likelihood.
After months of legal struggle, the heirs of the estate rejoice as a lengthy dispute concludes. Friends extend congratulations to the families involved.
The steamer Commodore fled Tampa chased by the revenue cutter McLane. After four shots at close range the Commodore escaped, then refueled by transferring arms from three schooners. The chase continued toward St. Petersburg with the Commodore holding a six mile lead as night neared.
Secretary Olney returned to Washington after days away and met foreign ministers in the morning reception. Sir Julian Pounceforte and Senor Andrade called, each likely seeking a settlement over the arrest of Harrison by Venezuelan police. Olney denied any public British-Venezuelan arbitration correspondence.
President Cleveland and officials traveled aboard the lighthouse tender Violet to Washington after a Chesapeake bay fishing trip off Fort Monroe. They caught cookers blue fish and sea bass, and shared gifts of the fish with cabinet officers and friends amid heavy rain.
Jimenez described as Venezuelan and ally of American artist Dawley is detained on charges of photographing the province's military defences near Pinar del Rio. W. W. Gay of the New York World is notified he must depart Cuba, leaving on the first available steamer.
Mrs. Isabel Leach was found dead in bed in Kokomo Indiana on the morning of June 25 after a night of waking to prepare breakfast for guests. Doctors said over exertion at a Sunday school convention triggered heart trouble, with the morning meal table still laid.
Theodre Eisenhower of Shenandoah was found guilty of first degree murder for killing John Schwindt in Shenandoah on February 17. The victim was mistaken for Eisenhower’s twin brother amid alleged jealousy over a relationship with Mrs. Eisenhower. Trial lasted nine days with a three hour jury verdict.
Milton B. Wells hanged himself with bed clothes rope in Elkhart County Jail on June 2. He had been charged with murdering Miss Jennie Waltera by throwing kerosene on her clothing and setting fire to it. Wells left a statement denying the crime. He was a well known figure in the area.
Five hundred delegates from two thirds of Colorado counties formed the National Silver Party at a state convention in Denver, endorsing Senator Henry M. Teller for president and pledging to unite behind a single candidate who supports free silver. Temporary and permanent officers were elected and contentious debate over the platform followed. The convention adjourned with delegates from multiple parties named for the national meeting in St Louis on July 22.
Senator Benjamin Tillman of South Carolina challenged New York audiences over the money question and gilded influence. He attacked Cleveland and Wall Street, urged silver backing, and called for a democracy allegiance to American interests over foreign ties. The crowd cheered as he framed the debate as a fight for economic justice.
In southern Minnesota a 250 strong posse chased and captured the murderers of Sheriff Rodgers near Arlington. As word spread, mobs from Glencoe New Auburn Green Isle and Hutchinson moved to lynch. Governor informed Arlington officers were unable to stop the mob and militia was deployed to Glencoe to prevent a lynching.
In Poughkeepsie on the eve of the Varsity race the day is overcast with drizzle and a guarded course set by stake boats for Harvard Pennsylvania Cornell and Columbia. If weather fails to cooperate the race may be postponed to Saturday with crews poised for a historic contest.
Jacob Schantz aged about 60 a Maplewood Chair company partner died after several months illness at his Maplewood home He was a Mason Red Man G A R and former Wayne county Lake township school director He leaves a wife and two children Funeral set for 3 PM Saturday at Maplewood Methodist Church
There will be a medical and surgical staff in constant attendance during the sessions under Col. Martin. The plan includes ambulance, stretchers, appliances and remedies ready for instant use in the Coliseum or outside if emergencies arise.
New York reports arrivals from Bremen and Southampton with the Spree and Fuerst Blemarck. Other arrivals include Havel at Bremerhaven and Aachen at Bremen. Vessels sailing to New York include Ems and an entry for London, while Zaandam was sighted en route to Amsterdam near Prawle Point.
Morning brief reports Rain and warmer temperatures. McKinley receives calls to speak on Independence Day. Canada politics show Liberal control and new National Silver Party forming. Southern Democrats split on silver. Local crime and editorial notes recap.
Montreal June 25 Liberal party takes power for first time in eighteen years under Wilfrid Laurier the first French Canadian premier. Manitoba school issue looms as commission likely to study etc. Liberals win a clear 22 seat majority with gains in Quebec Nova Scotia New Brunswick Ontario split between parties. Trade policy likely reciprocity with United States echoing 1854 treaty and hopes of alliance relations with Republicans.
A Natal dispatch reports a heavy loss battle where a 2000 strong Mashona force was defeated in South Africa. The same Cairo report warns of cholera at Wady Halfa in Upper Egypt. Li Hung Chang, the Chinese viceroy now in Germany, will visit Prince Bismarck at Friedrichsruh today. Portugal allows Britain to land troops at Beira to quell the Matabele revolt in its South African possessions.
Herald's report notes Middle states partly cloudy and fair today with light local rains on the coast and rising temperatures. Fresh easterly to southerly winds shift to clearing, followed by a Saturday outlook of fair, warmer weather with southerly to westerly winds.
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