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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1897
Page
1
The article advertises watch movements as genuine El gins and Walchwins, claiming full jeweled escapements, stem winders, and the latest improvements. It asserts top standards and a strong guarantee, suggesting buyers cannot find a better option.
The cases are finely engraved gold filled and veneered with a solid Wkt plate. They are from a longtime prominent watch case maker in the country and carry a signed guarantee promising five years wear. If any defect appears the manufacturer will repair or replace.
The text asserts genuine Waltham or similar watches can be bought wholesale at a total cost of 80 dollars and claims the lowest wholesale price and the added retail profits show the bargains offered. It urges verification by any jeweler to confirm the cost structure and discounts.
Harrisburg reports more legislative activity with focus on fair funding for schools. Bills aim to revise state aid distribution, raise teacher pay, extend terms, and bolster high schooling. Debate centers on equitably dividing funds between towns and rural districts, with education leaders urging changes to the current tax-based system.
Major McKinley’s Canton farewell passed without incident as crowds filled the Methodist church. He will depart tonight for Washington aboard a presidential train of seven cars, with uncle David McKinley and Mrs McKinley aboard as part of the party.
In Buffalo last night Dennis H. Allen a Niagra Furnace works foreman threw a bottle of vitriol at Margaret Brighton a former mistress. She was terribly burned and faces life disfigurement. The woman born in Scranton as Powell had married Belhton then left and moved to Buffalo with her companion from Wilkes-Barre.
A Des Moines dispatch reports Majin Hoyt Sherman, brother of Senator John Sherman, returning east and meeting his brother. He says a war vessel sent to deter Spain could signal that the United States must be respected, though he does not believe it would trigger war.
In Aohellectails New Mexico on February 2 at midnight Edward Bly, president of the Beheneotdy Tosomotive works, one of the oldest establishments in the United States, died. He was a Republican and noted in the state, served as a presidential lecturer in the USS. He leaves a widow, a son, and a daughter.
Edward Woodruff, postmaster of Johnstown, aged about 75, was found frozen along a city railroad this morning. He lies in a frightful condition and cannot possibly recover. He was a brother of the Hon Lucind Woodruff, a well-known printer in the area.
Alfred Meltater, 48, of Alblurtis in Leetiteh county, Reading, committed death by own action this afternoon unable to locate employment to support his wife and four children. He shot himself in the attic of his residence.
A fire of unknown origin this afternoon destroyed the Greek Catholic church on Alter Street Loge causing extensive damage. Fire crews battled the blaze but the building could not be saved and the cause remains undetermined with no injuries reported.
Berlin reports that Germany seeks to postpone any rupture in Turkey and avoid widening conflict that could topple King George. The Kaiser's Eastern policy favors peace and coordinates with German officers on Turkish forces while dismissing family influence in the Greek-Cretan crisis. The note from the powers aims to avert a broader Balkan war and outlines terms for Crete autonomy under Greek or local governance.
Application of rigid measures against Creede was modified. The Berlin and Frankfort bourses were strong in one day. Home securities and Austrian bank shares posted a notable advance for the week.
Washington notes a lively final week as six annual appropriation bills pass with presidential approval. The Indian bill and the postage bill await conference while fortifications District of Columbia sundry civil and naval bills loom for debate. The general deficiency bill faces committee action. the House will focus on conference reports.
Washington 28. The first quadrennial event stirs little action yet as limited excursion ticket times delay arrivals. Hotels fill with notable figures including McKinleys at the Ebbitt, Hanna at the Arlington, and Gov Bushnell with staff registering for the ceremonies. General OF, Popward, and James Wilson also arrive as party leaders gather.
Carson and Ney hosts on Feb 28 a big live bird shoot with 100 diven pigeons for the Nive Dist shoot led by Van AL Stuart. The event features inter state trap shooting with Montana Utah Idaho Wyoming and California teams, a sweepstakes entry fee, and a championship trophy shipped from New Worth.
Fragmentary text describes a private function at a hotel in honor of a Mr divine via. Mentions a reception in New York and a minor officer in the forenoon with plans for Washington.
A freight wreck occurred at Zodiker's Station on the Bhalkidone line this afternoon. Engineer Marty Tinil and Wireman Orit Cottrell were injured. condition not immediately known.
Fragmented OCR summary notes various local items including city notices, a minor observance at St Luke’s, a municipal toll company issue, sheriff activity, and suburban happenings. Mentions Sewage and financial items, with scattered place names and dated references.
The U S Senate held a Sunday afternoon session to consider civil appropriation bills including a $1 085 1h1 grant to finalize McKinley era sugar bounty payments and river improvements. Senator Hill questioned enacting Sunday legislation while Morgan reviewed Alaska seal fisheries arbitration and the broader Bering Sea settlement.
Philadelphia report says two killers connected to the Lashlaw murder near Hungleton have been detained in Italy. Consul Tesvott of Hugletvon informed Detective Tresvott that Jon Camerino and Angelo Pussiiilla are under arrest there and are being asked for information to aid prosecution.
Finley announces new stock with an elegant line of Silk and Linen Batiste in stripes plain and lace effects. The highlight is an embroidered chiffon collection described as the most beautiful shown in Scranton.
Fred Schiner, a Bohemian rider, won the six days bicycle race at Tatteralls in Chicago. Final distances: Lehmer 1798 laps, Miller 1764, Ashinger 1727, Lawson 1107, Eansen 1000, DQ. Large crowds filled the arena as the event closed last night at 10:05.
A chaotic late notice from Blemiarvek NS reports a contentious divorce case as residents object to extending the residence and pendente lite terms before auction. The paper notes public scrutiny and moral concerns surrounding the divorce proceedings and the parties involved.
A condensed notice lists steamers arriving from Southampton Hamburg Queenstown and Antwerp and departing for London Paris and New York including the Mohawk Lattourgpogme Auratta and Kensington with cargo and passenger movements noted in terse entries.
Fragmented forecast notes strong northerly to easterly winds, unsettled conditions with potential rain. Temperatures rise slightly inland with brisk northwesterly to southeasterly winds and a chance of snow or rain in coastal regions.
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