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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1898
Page
5
The Scranton Tribune issues daily and Sunday editions from Martine Publichtnge Campus at Pity Center Month. It claims telegraphic news arrive three to five hours fresher than Philadelphia or New York papers, which press at midnight, while The Tribune gets news up to 3 a.m. or later.
The Wilkes-Barre News asserts that Mr. Connell did not participate in the Luzerne delegation elections against Mr. Leisenring, calling the accusation a deliberate falsehood. The item appears in a March 4 1808 issue from Scranton.
The article notes U S officials informally warned Spain of possible intervention to restore Cuba peace amid rising Cuban revolt and Maine explosion fallout. It questions public alarm while stressing readiness and cautions against sensational politics and sensational venue at Music Hall.
Protests mount against Pennyvessy’s Music hall in Beranton as audiences see lurid burlesque and indecent innuendo. Officials claim fumigation measures fail while crowds including many young men witness the allegedly degrading performances amid disputes over rules and management.
A proposed Cuba settlement suggests US intervention on humanitarian and property grounds with a receiver appointed to manage Cuban affairs. Representative Beach and President Ding favor a unilateral receiver, citing precedents from Greece Crete and Austria, while Spain’s reaction remains unknown. The plan would unite Brazil Venezuela Colombia and Central American states in urging President Ding to appoint a receiver to govern Cuban affairs.
William Allan, a leading English shipbuilder, praises American warships and asserts U S strength against Spain. He notes the Powerful cruiser as a test case and argues Britain should test Atlantic speed. He doubts Madrid will offer trade orders and calls a coast defence purchase an accidental prudence.
A scrambled horoscope fragment notes spring poets displaced by rival poets and city advertising. It mentions Scranton, a display war among contemporaries, a board of inquiry, gilt ice cream signs, and songs of spring with hucksters and a German band abroad.
A Kentucky style argument supports life imprisonment for chronic criminals who have twice offended. The piece asserts such offenders are morally incurable, pose ongoing danger, and should be confined for life in dedicated facilities to protect society, with hard work but no luxuries. It cautions against vengeance and favors containment over reform.
Stock counted for liquidation with a China dinner set offer. Shop pushes to clear four line items by February and lists price savings for buyers.
The article argues science may condemn all known criminals to painless death if it dominates society. It notes reformatories train morally defective young women to worsen behavior and questions whether science will ever be allowed to have its way. It contemplates life imprisonment for chronic criminals as society’s gain.
The ad asserts Lewis Reilly and Davies specializes in foot clothing. It proclaims they fit feet and operate four floors devoted entirely to shoes. The message emphasizes constant activity and exclusive focus on footwear.
In his part of the state the stock is unmatched and cannot be found elsewhere. The moderate prices further compel buyers to consider the goods and purchase.
A list of household items including desks, cabinets, chairs, display cases, baskets, and vanity mirrors offered at low prices. Premium quality suggested with emphasis on value for the buyer, featuring a variety of decorative and practical pieces for home offices and living areas.
A newspaper advertisement touts an elegant new line of fabrics with exclusive designs. It highlights three specials: 10 pieces extra heavy Gros-Grain Brocade at 59c, 10 pieces Gros-Grain and Latin Brocades at 75c, and 12 pieces Best $1.25 quality Brocades at 95c, all for this week only, plus Liberty Latins now complete.
Passersby on Lackawanna Avenue are invited to view a display of brushes in the window of the Modern Hardware Store at 510 and 512 Lackawanna Avenue. The shop promises a wide selection of items in the brush line and other hardware essentials.
In Atlanta a selection of high grade tools arrives with full warranty. Shoppers can expect reliable performance and durable construction across power and hand tools sourced from trusted brands. This store highlights quality, value, and service for professional needs.
Cloak Department advertises end of season jackets capes and suits with prices from 5 to 15 dollars. The copy promises a near-future renewal after a few weeks wear and urges grasping the opportunity while available.
Domestic counter offers heavy unbleached linen and 62 inch German table linen at bargain prices. Pillow cases unstitched at 11 cents. handkerchief border cases at 9 cents. embroidered flannel specials at 49 cents. good heavy unbleached muslin four cents per yard.
An advertisement lists 124 35 inch satin sash ribbon at 25 cents per yard. It also markets sofa cushion tops in denim at 15 cents and figured tapestry cushion tops at 25 cents. Stamped tray cloths stitched at 25 cents.
Embroideries priced at 8 and 10 cents selling at 3 cents per yard. Items at 12 cents offered for 5 cents per yard. 15 cent embroideries priced at 16 cents per yard. Torchon Lace listed at 25 cents for 1 ounce per yard. Torchon Laces 12 and 15 cents priced at 5 cents per yard.
Local store advertises jeweled metal belts priced at 25 and 49 cents, with belts and buckles in cut steel, pearl and jeweled finishes from five cents upward. Also notes Grand Army belts and fancy edge garter elastic goods with sale prices from ten cents.
At Gent's Furnishing Counter Silk and satin ties for men and women priced 16 cents each or 3 for 25 cents. Satin ties 12 cents. Four in hand silk scarfs 25 cents. All wool scarlet hose 15 cents or two for 25 cents. White shirts with colored bosoms 39 cents, laundered. Mascot Brand 7 cent ties 48 cents. Laundered cambric shirts with detachable collars 48 cents.
Advertises a 36 inch wide New Black epee at 25 cents, a 46 inch wide Very Fine Black Henrietta at 50 cents, and 200 styles of Broadhead Dress Goods at 29 cents and upwards.
An advertisement lists Plaid Silks for waists at 48 cents per yard, Plain Taffeta Silks for waists and dresses at 75 cents per yard, and Fancy Figured Silks at 59 cents per yard. Includes brief notice of fabric types and prices.
On the second floor Muslin Underwear Department offers ladies striped linen umbrella skirts at 59 cents, worth 1.00. Black lateen umbrella skirts with 2 ruffles priced at 68 cents, value 1.50. Also 100 dozen ladies aprons 25 cent kind at 19 cents and 100 dozen white aprons 40 cent kind at 25 cents. 25 dozen fine embroidered aprons 1.00 at 49 cents.
Advertises tapestries for chair and cushion tops at 23c and up, novelty net and muslin ruffled curtains from 98c a pair, lace curtains 25 to 30 percent off, and furniture re upholstery at low prices with cheerful estimates.
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