Annex Fashion Dress Assembly Proceeds in Full Attire
A short note describes an annex event where participants arrive in full dress attire. The record emphasizes coordinated outfits and formal presentation as attendees prepare for a social gathering.
04 Mar 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1896
Page
1
A short note describes an annex event where participants arrive in full dress attire. The record emphasizes coordinated outfits and formal presentation as attendees prepare for a social gathering.
A new Jacquard weave called Trebizonde Suitings presents a silk mokre effect on a multicolored close marble ground. The design delivers a subdued rich tone with a picture of the Orient ambiance and a charming novelty feel.
A vivid display features diced Crepons and two tone Crepons with new effects. The parallel knotted line effects intrigue as warm colors and tints create an eye catching group.
A vivid description of plaid effects distinct from old bright clan tartans. The text imagines textures and patterns on a silk surface, evoking refined fashion and decorative artistry.
A parade of novel textiles includes Persians Electrines Mozambiques Cyralla Allroyds Islet Sultings Wyrville Cloths Demas Jacquards Belege Jacquards Wapple Suitings Sayre Vallida Suitings Mohair lines Canvas Houdes Alpine Tourist Suitings Bleyele Suitings Zelmires and more. The editor notes these fabrics intrigue readers with fresh textures and style possibilities.
A local retailer touts renewed weaves and new colorings in staple cloths aimed at staple buyers. The assortment includes cashmeres serges Henriettas mohair storm serges lansdown whipcords cheviots mohair coverts bicycle cloths zebelines and bright plaids with values better than last season.
Havana dispatch details a brutal attack by Spanish troops at Guatao and Punta Brava near Guatao. Eyewitnesses report unarmed civilians killed, women and children harmed, and prisoners beaten, with American citizen Ladising Quintera wounded and held at Moro Castle.
Madrid reports the government seeks to keep Cuba as a Spanish colony despite U S pressure. Foreign interest may fear debentures losing value, while Spain cites patriotism. The Spanish Atlantic company offers eight steamers as armed cruisers with protection.
News from Rome reports a heavy Italian defeat by King Menelik's forces in Abyssinia. Rumors of ministerial resignation circulate amid public outrage while Generals Albertone and Dabormida are listed among the dead. The pope suspends Te Deum and a coronation banquet as unrest grows.
A seven story Genesee apartment house in Utica burned in the morning destroying sixty three families about 250 inmates. Four residents are confirmed dead and several others missing or severely burned. Fire originated in the cellar and cost about 120000 with total loss near half a million.
The Providence Hosiery mill in Bristol Pennsylvania was destroyed by fire early today. Estimated losses run into thousands and the blaze left about three hundred workers temporarily unemployed. Insurance coverage is believed to meet the damage.
President Cleveland presided at Carnegie Music Hall New York March 3 at a meeting of the board of home missions of the Presbyterian church. The 5000 attendance packed the hall as he urged public support for home missions and funds to finish the Fifth Avenue building. He praised religious teaching and stressed aiding domestic and foreign missionaries to strengthen the nation.
Fair and colder today with northerly winds. A stray item mentions a Cuba botchery and a railroad setback while postmaster Denham seeks extra letter carriers to improve city coverage. The notes mix weather, politics, lectures, crime, and local civic concerns in a single compact morning briefing.
The Supreme Court rules government may compel testimony in interstate commerce cases and jail witnesses who refuse to answer. The Brown case from Pittsburg upholds Feb 11 1890 act aiding the Interstate Commerce Commission, strengthening railroads’ scrutiny and curbing rebates to favored shippers. Brown, cited in the decision, had been jailed for contempt and later released on bail.
Chester County Republicans elect Darl ington as delegate to the national convention and instruct him to back Matthew Stanley Quay. The meeting endorses Quay, praising his loyalty, statesmanship, and leadership while noting his Pennsylvania roots and prior service as senator and soldier.
John and George Gerokie, workers at the Stanton colliery of the Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre Coal Company, were trapped by a cave-in since Monday. rescuers arrived after hours of effort and freed them at last. both were carried to their home in the ambulance and were recovering by midnight with good prospects for the laborer.
The body of Michael Lannon aged 45, a Civil War veteran and pensioner, was found on Main Street trolley tracks in Norristown after being struck by a car around 11 PM. Wounds to the head and forehead indicate foul play. coroner and district attorney to conduct a strict investigation.
Two men sent by the post office department to spy on letter carriers were arrested as suspicious characters in Terre Haute Indiana on March 3. They were observed hovering around a neighborhood, brought to police headquarters, produced credentials, and were released after identity was learned.
John S. McCleary convicted in federal court for forging counterfeit quarters and five cent pieces. Co-defendant Creger, from North Wales, died in prison awaiting trial. sentence deferred.
The legislature enacted anti coal threat bills giving the attorney general authority to act against trusts when law violations are suspected or complaints are filed.
In Harrisburg on March 1 letters patent were issued allowing the boroughs of Sunbury to be consolidated into a single borough under the name of Sunbury. Local officials confirm the action consolidates Bun and Fast Sunbury into one entity.
The retailer reports strong demand for the new spring line featuring Muslin Pretty Peg trimmed garments and Melba gowns with square necks. Prices range from 69 cents to 7 dollars with a full range of skirts, drawers, dresses, and children's wear. Eider Down sacques offered from two dollars and up.
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