10 Mar 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1896
Page
1
Today we display a full line of separate skirts in new material styles. The range promises extent and variety to meet the requirements of any city’s best dressed women with top quality make and finish.
A survey notes a range of fabrics and colors in men’s attire with variety in materials from dress goods to silk stock, suggesting a focus on texture and hue in fashion choices.
A preview notes the arrival of early fashion lines and styles expected to lead as the season advances. Designers signal fresh silhouettes and bold fabrics likely to shape wardrobes in the months ahead.
Unclear readable text notes items are in stock with plentiful availability described in a royal context. No concrete people organizations or locations beyond royal abundance.
Communal clashes in Sazua De Tanamo and Monte Oscuso, with forts seized and burned. Rebels attack, casualties reported on both sides as Weyler orders stricter measures and arrests, while towns suffer destruction and civilians flee toward the United States and Mexico. J Frank Clark reports from Havana and Tampa.
A Dolguga family of eight from Cuba, led by Gonzalo Dolguga, arrives at Els Island after sailing from Matanzas aboard the Origaba. They fled alleged coercion, carry seven dollars, and seek aid. Adolfo Parelo helped obtain passports. The Board of Special Inquiry will hear their case tomorrow as relatives in Brooklyn are arranged for support.
Rumors spread in Biellefonte about William Etlinger’s grave being disturbed by four local youths two days after his death. Police say no conclusive exhumation occurred, while residents accuse Mrs Eulinger of involvement and seek charges or exile. the district attorney remains uncertain.
Philadelphia report details William R Klein appealing a Lehigh county court decision. He sought to bar the Livingston Club from buying and selling liquor to its members arguing charter limits and state laws. The case, tied to club finances and liquor rules, proceeded to the Supreme Court.
Secretary Olney did not visit the state department today. He was said to be at home reading a copy of the parliamentary blue book from Ambassador Bayard detailing the British case in the Venezuelan boundary dispute.
Rioters in Bilbao estimated at twelve thousand clashed with police and gendarmes. They smashed windows, overturned vehicles, and hurled stones at the United States consulate area while shouting pro Spain slogans. Two police officers were wounded as authorities regained control and reinforced security around the consulate.
Report from March 1 describes a general strike turning violent in the West Indies island chain. Looting, arson, and attacks on sugar plantati on authorities leave property damage extensive. Cordelia fires on rioters as British ships and troops prepare to intervene in St Kitts and nearby islands.
War updates from the Spanish Cuban conflict amid domestic items on student protests, a murder case, Ejectment suit, and court actions. Local notes include municipal lighting plans, railroads, stock reports, and civic meetings with miscellaneous city happenings.
The Ballington Booth led movement gains momentum with headquarters in New York and a proposed blue uniform for volunteers. Philadelphia Salvationists likely will not join the new movement, with Brigadier Evans stating the Atlantic division remains loyal to the existing Salvation Army despite some dissent.
In Monongahela City Pennsylvania a grocer price war drives sharp cuts to staple goods. The price list shows tea two cents per pound coffee one cent per pound five pounds rice five cents table peaches one cent per can crackers five pounds five cents. Residents stock up as further reductions are expected.
Two men died from injuries after a street car collision on the Kirkwood electric railway near Meéramac yesterday afternoon. Robert Aitken a motor man for the east bound car and OT Jones claim agent for the Missouri Kansas and Texas railway, both residents of St Louis, are the deceased. Three more victims are anticipated to die soon.
Covington Ky March Representative Pence says he supports Blackburn and would align delegation, but doubts a quick election. If Blackburn cannot be chosen the delegation will back Carlisle, predicting Carlisle as the eventual winner.
The president appointed James McBeek as U S attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and James T. Rely as marshal for the same district. Wibbitt was named consul at Plargen Switerkaned. In Pennsylvania Ethelbert Watts was named consular post. A salvage operation at a bridge near Rhine and Saas involved Hereditary Grant Dike with Corncillor Siegel and Director Sonntag. Siegel and Sonntag were injured when the bridge collapsed but the dam dike was saved.
In Mertia Pennsylvania on March yesterday the wife of Rev. Dr. Henry Wheeler preached a farewell sermon at the First Methodist Church as her husband, bedridden, could not attend. She delivered an eloquent address while his health limited his participation.
Unclear text indicates Mekintey Virstond Last was unanimously renominated by a Fourth District Republican convention in Empora Kan Moreh 9. A motion set Fourth District delegates to vote first at St Louis for Me Kloley.
United States district court opened this morning with District Attorney Black entering a nolse prow in the Debs et al case. The prosecution targets Eugene V. Debs and other American Railway Union officers for interfering with trains and delaying United States mail.
Governor Hastings signed H. H. Holmes’s death warrant for May 7. Sheriff Clement, with aides and Holmes's counsel, read the warrant in Holmes’s cell at the county jail. Holmes remained affable, offered to die, and joked with the sheriff as the party departed.
Yesterday the court denied new trials in several actions including Mary Johnson et al v Shurtleff administrator and Ambrose Mulley v Shoemaker. Verdicts stood in cases like Philo v Haldeman and Van McGinty v Joreun, while others had dismissed appeals or discharged judgments.
W W Watson attorney for the Providence and Abineton Turnpike company informs Hom J B Roce chairman of the special committee that discussions follow Mr Tieche’s proposals from the views conference held three weeks ago. A meeting is set for Friday at 4 o clock with city representatives to seek a workable remedy and better contact with the company. The legality of the current arrangement is to be tested in the Supreme Court.
Dennis Quigley, injured when an iron tower under construction fell, sues Wrought Iron Bridge Co of Canton for 5000 in Fell township. Attorneys Wedeman and Smith seek state damages. The case moved to the U S circuit court for Western District of Pennsylvania after bonding by Warren and Knapp.
The article notes the opening of a second spring stocky and asserts sufficient proof of its popularity and a guarantee of the excellence of the goods in style quality and finish.
A catalog of low price muslin gowns, cambric sacque gowns, and Eider Down sacques with various trims, collars, and embroidery. Includes Melba and extra size gowns, nainsook bishop sleeve pieces, and a note about homemade gowns made at House of Cool Shepherd.
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