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We show four pull line of separates skirts and waists praised as the newest and best on the market. The maker is Welch and the quality and finish meet our high standard.
09 Mar 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1896
Page
1
We show four pull line of separates skirts and waists praised as the newest and best on the market. The maker is Welch and the quality and finish meet our high standard.
A fragment notes that blacks and navys along with ghostly tints and shadings suggest color variations. It compares materials to dress goods and silk stock in tone and texture.
The piece notes evolving styles likely to lead as the season advances and suggests readers examine these trends with interest due to their potential impact on upcoming deliveries.
Havana dispatch reports rising public tension as U S-Spain war talk fuels protests. Spanish merchants threaten to halt trade with the United States while Seville ship owners offer fifty steamers to the government for naval use. Evidence of unrest and government measures across Havana province and Madrid era noted.
Nicholas Cole age 40, of Nightingale and Cole silk works, was arrested in Paterson New Jersey for allegedly assaulting Miss Lizzie Van Riper 18 near East 18th and Mason streets two blocks from the Sullivan murder scene. He followed her for about 10 yards and struck her on the mouth with his fist, drawing blood. A crowd of about a thousand followed him to the station amid threats. Cole is a divorced father of four and is under investigation for possible Sullivan case connections.
Senator Tarr of Tennessee leads the Democratic silver advocates promising a headlong push to force a declaration at the Chicago convention. He claims strong education of the party, aims to secure a majority of delegates, and emphasizes control of the national platform on the gold versus silver issue.
Fire from crude tar overflow scalded five workers in Bayonne New Jersey plant yard. Michael Davie Timothy Calahan James Donahue John St John and Ernest Chisen suffered burns to feet legs hands and ankles but no deaths occurred.
A cold blooded murder occurred last evening at a rural farm house four miles southeast of Fond du Lac Wisconsin. The victim Fred Messmer about 40 a prominent resident of Fond du Lac and Winnebago counties was found in the barn with the skull crushed Tramps are suspected authorities are investigating the case as a farm murder.
The Cameron County Republican committee met Saturday and ordered a convention for April 15 to elect a delegate to the state convention and delegates to the district convention. The committee also set the county meeting for September 15 after endorsing Quay for president.
Delegates from Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Louisiana Mississippi Missouri New York Ohio Texas District of Columbia total 125 chosen with McKinley leading in 1 2 9 or more instances. Contests and rival pledges persist across several districts while southern conventions bolster McKinley supported delegates ahead of the St Louis gathering.
New York dispatch reports the Republican state committee stating over forty county and assembly district conventions have endorsed Governor Morton as the presidential candidate. Eight Morton men were chosen to go to St Louis, with twenty-eight more delegates pledged from Georgia Alabama Florida Louisiana and Texas making thirty-six in total.
Workers at the bride Park postal station on Fifty fifth street and Kimbark avenue near Chicago were alarmed by a box declared as a dynamite bomb addressed to P. D. Armour of Prairie avenue. Officials suspect a reporter who published the story and kept the item in the vault after a reporter questioned it.
Stephen Powell, among Long Island's wealthiest residents, was murdered near his home as he walked from his business to his house around 1 am. He was known to carry large sums of cash, and assailants likely watched for this. The attack happened in front of his residence near a brightly lit gate, with a blow to the right eye.
The morning issue previews warmer weather with westerly winds and features a mixed bag of items. It mentions political notes, stock quotes, a court license opening, a parlor play titled The Wife's Confession, and local happenings in Scranton including industrial and railroad news.
A violent assault left Mr Towell senseless after a left wrist cut. attackers crushed his skull with blows. Three Black suspects were arrested and held for coroner's inquest. Officers noted Powell’s missing wallet and only $2.50 recovered from suspects.
Mr. and Mrs. Ballington Booth address a large audience at Cooper Union New York announcing a new Salvation Army movement named The Defenders League. Booth says the effort aims to avoid battles and seeks faith driven outreach across the globe with a mass meeting planned at Carnegie Hall.
The Constantinople teletransmission confirms Turkish foreign minister renewed pledge to allow relief distributors to Anatolia but sultan restricts withholdings. Miss Barton will still assist relief efforts while Rev Roapp's move to Constantinople from Bitlis is delayed by snow. English newspapers are barred from Turkey as of March 4.
Divers recovered a treasure chest from the sunken Spanish cruiser Sancho Barcalztecal at Havana. The chest held considerable gold and no crew money after the vessel was sunk last fall at the harbor entrance by the Mortera steamer. Authorities trimmed masts and smoke sticks to ensure safe navigation.
National Armenian relief committee reports urgent appeal from Constantinople for funds. Brown Bros. sent $1,000 as authorized treasurers of Armenian Relief and the Red Cross, urging all further contributions to be sent there. Key obstacle now is lack of funds, not Turkish obstruction.
A severe wind and rain storm swept over Braddock Massachusetts yesterday causing property damage. The worst impact was on North Braddock hills where homes were unroofed and several frame dwellings shifted off their foundations at Sandy Hook.
United States Navy officer Rear Admiral Henry Wilke died this afternoon at his Brooklyn home after a severe illness. He had suffered a heart condition for several days and succumbed to heart failure, according to family statements.
Madrid reports General Agcarraga, minister of war, has been approached by a foreign gentleman offering to supply ten thousand ex-soldiers for the army service provided Agcarraga is granted command.
Berlin papers debate American policy toward Cuba and Spain. Vorwaerts questions U.S. senate actions while others warn of Franco-American tensions. Valencia experiences martial law as 10,000 protesters clash with police. a gendarme is wounded and the crowd disperses under military orders.
The announcement notes the second spring stock is now open and signals strong popularity and confidence in the goods. It emphasizes style quality finish and the success of the venture as proof.
The advertisement lists muslin gowns priced from 69 to 89 cents with embroidery options, cambric gowns at 75 to 1.50 dollars, sacque gowns up to 2.50 dollars, the Mella gown at 2.00, and large sizes from 2. or more. It notes home made gowns at the House of Good Shepherd.
Signor Seracco fails to form a satisfactory cabinet as turmoil surrounds the Italian political scene. Rumors place General Ricett or the Marquis di Rudini in line for prime minister, with reports at night of a Rudini ministry forming.
A crowd of youths performed the execution of Alfonso King of Spain on Mindivon Street and Campbell Avenue, then fled, leaving authorities with no identifications.
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