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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1897
Page
1
The ad boasts genuine Elgin and Waltham watches as standards of America with full jeweled escapements, stem winders and setters, and all latest improvements. It promises a robust guarantee from the makers, claiming no better timepiece can be found.
The items are described as engraved gold filled not plated and overlaid with solid Miot gold plate promised to wear for at least five years. The maker is cited as one of the oldest and wealthiest watercise minnie manufacturers in the country. If defective, the manufacturer will remedy the issue.
The passage asserts the lowest wholesale price for Hennlie Walthium or Blein movements and mentions a genuine 14-year gold hedge piece, indicating a focus on authentic jewelry values and pricing.
Washington reports a flurry of activity before the inauguration. Major McKinley receives key courtiers including Platt Bliss Hanna and Biss while discussions center on cabinet posts and New York appointments. Philadelphia clubs depart for Washington as Harrisburg and Dover officials set to attend the ceremonies. fireworks and state department illuminations are planned. A lavish banquet at the Hay residence honors the president-elect with cabinet members present.
The Kentucky wrangle ends with Governor Bradley naming Major A. T. Wood of Mount Sterling to succeed J. C. Blackburn. Hoyle of Louisville offered the post declined, and he plans to contest the appointment at the extra session.
A call for an extra session of the legislature has been prepared without a date. The governor is said to have fixed March 16 for the session, though opposition to Congressman Hunter's senatorial candidacy could push the date back. Major Wood is the Republican nominee for governor facing John Young Brown.
Wilkes Barre reports that pumping will start to drain the Conningham mine tomorrow and officials believe the fire is extinguished after a year of concern. It will take about a year to remove water from the shaft, and the nearby Hollenback mine, once at risk, is now deemed safe to resume work next Monday.
Congress member elect Connell and his wife were serenaded by a glee club named after him at the Hotel Regent in Washington. They met many representatives and senators as the capital opened, plan to attend Major Melchinley’s swearing in and parade, then view from the Hotel Regent. The couple will be joined by their two young sons, students at the University of Pennsylvania, and a concert is planned at Georgetown College.
Dispatches from Havana on March 3 describe sustained rebel activity across Cuba with several engagements. General Garela leading 4,000 insurgents reportedly routed Spanish forces at Costumide, while other clashes near Matanzas and in Pinar del Rio provinces yielded significant rebel gains and casualties.
Washington dispatch reports a busy legislative day as Senate and House push unfinished business. Conference reports on the District of Columbia appropriation and navigation bill advance, with disputes over wages, piracy, and armor plate costs. House passes the immigration bill over President Cleveland's veto as politicians clash over quorum and procedural tactics amid heavy visitor crowds.
In Bangor Pennsylvania last night Pauato L Deporula stabbed Nicholas Ruggero after being refused entry to a house party at a quarry. Ruggero died minutes later from a heart wound. Deporula fled into the mountains.
The Lehigh Valley Railroad reports January net earnings down from the prior year with a decline of 18.7 dollars. For two months, the fall deepens to 717 dollars. The Lehigh Valley Coal Company also shows January earnings down by 170.48 dollars, with a two month total decrease of 4 dollars.
John Corwine the paymaster of the United States Navy stationed at Newport News was arrested in Chicago this afternoon. Corwine made no effort to contest the charges and offered no defense. Police recovered 204 dollars in his possession.
A long historical piece notes Cornelius N. Biles born in Pall River Massachusetts sixty years ago. It covers his rise as a senior partner at Biles, Fratilan & Co and his civic roles. The text also details legislative actions on naval appropriations and education funding as Congress and conference reports unfold.
March 4 in Harsituture Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Larmbert rules on a narrow reading of a 2 percent return tax. The study suggests foreign insurers taxed in this state would yield about 74,66, the proceeds intended for the disABLED firemen's fund. The law provides no mechanism for municipal firemen benefits.
In New York this March, Rev. Tanne r. Potter resisted eviction by Baypilot Mission society and John D Rockefeller. He was forcibly removed after sealing the house at Weston avenue. doors were barred and the premises were secured.
A carriage carrying Mr. and Mrs. William Sletter of Tlagu Pi was crushed when struck by a Delaware Lackawanna Western Express in Corning this morning. Both occupants died at the scene.
Weather updates and cold spell warnings headline a morning edition. Preparations for the upcoming inauguration are underway with political notes from Congress and local civic items on Mulberry Street.
In Carson Nevada Dan Stuart meets referee George Hailer to discuss upcoming boxing plans. Promoters Charles White and Billy Debary win over John Corbett for outdoor work. Jim hunts weights, sparring partners and trainers prepare while Fitzsimmons chats about marriage and retirement.
New York reports arrivals from Rotterdam and Antwerp with several ships billed to Rotterdam Antwerp and Liverpool. Listed vessels include Amsterman Friewland Selled Mauadam and Moordland with arrivals off Maundam Rotterdam and Southampton. Also notes St Paul and State of California heading to Moville and New York respectively.
A London gathering at the Mansion House honored Hon. Thomas Bayard United States Ambassador. Dignitaries praised Bayard and spoke of his approaching retirement and impending change of administration in Washington.
Washington reports Secretary Olney has refused the Harvard professorship in international law offered by President Willet. He plans to return to Boston to practice law for the next four months, and will stay in Washington for a week after the Inauguration.
Finley announces a fresh stock of shirt waists with up-to-date designs, perfect fit, and popular prices. The store highlights elegant silk and linen batiste options, striped and plain fabrics, plus a new line of embroidered chiffons, described as the most beautiful yet shown in Scranton.
Patrolman Gee and Firemen rescue three children from a smoke filled rear frame annex on Franklin Avenue near Vine Street. The blaze destroyed the rear structure but left most of the wall intact and caused fear amid residents as occupants escaped before 1 AM. Suspected incendiary origin under investigation. no casualties reported.
In San Fratcisco on March 4 the supreme court ordered a new trial for Thealore Durant, convicted of the murder of Blache Lamont and Mine tile Wilbur. The decision remands the case for retrial and legal proceedings.
New York report says today is considerably colder in the Middle States. Friday will be dry to partly cloudy with rising temperatures thereafter.
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