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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1897
Page
1
An annual sale event announces a muslin underwear display starting Wednesday inviting shoppers to explore discounted intimates. The notice promises a wide assortment and favorable pricing, urging patrons to attend the opening.
A fragmentary OCR passage mentions fowl materials and women posture tests and a sales context. The text is garbled with nonsensical phrases and appears to describe goods for sale without coherent details or identifiable entities. No clear event or subjects are discernible.
A fragment mentions a request for a corset cover and LPR items with advice against patrons handling another entity known as Wortin, noting uncertainty about what they know. The note emphasizes discretion and current readiness of stock.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses a fashion garment scene with mentions of skirts shirts and a fashion house. The text references Aerie of ok COMO and various terms like Lulinees and Tulthul copies, but coherence and specifics are severely limited. No clear event or outcome is identifiable.
Reports from London and Vienna recount tense exchanges over Crete. Greece defies an ultimatum, the Greek vice consul at Can an replies, and British and other powers seek a peaceful resolution while Greece faces pressure from the Ottoman liaison and insurgent actions on the island.
Athens dispatch reports that some Greek ministers advise foreigners to depart amid unrest. The note cites ministers urging residents and visitors to exit as a precaution while tensions rise in the city.
Athens urged all foreigners to leave the city while they can do so safely provoking protests from local newspapers. Reports say Macedonian leaders faced no Turkish resistance near Gevren, while Macedonians captured a Turkish position near Thessaly front.
Miss Richel Tanner, daughter of Nathan Tanner, was shot on the porch of her father's farmhouse near Kingwood, West Virginia, by an unknown assailant. Residents pursue the killer as authorities investigate tracks leading away from the scene amid threats and suspicion of a rival.
In Corea Nevada March reports detail preparations for a Queensberry rules bout with Pitzeiminuns and Corbett. Training is ongoing with heavyweights and officials aiming to ready fighters for the big match amid federal intervention concerns and district attorney statements.
A dispatched report confirms Salibran town seizure in the Philippines by government forces. Casualties include several leaders and fighters, with many insurgents killed during the clashes.
Delegates from across the country attended a national meeting of the Commercial Travelers Mutual Association in Hill to oppose a bill. Action was urged in Albany where COMINUTION was appointed to oppose the policy.
A fire at Mapleton destroyed the pene breetove and viwelllnwe of Ul LL, damaging the dwelling of the late W. bf. Hex. The total loss is about 500 dollars with some insurance. The blaze threatened to wipe out the entire town for a period.
In Groveland a fatal incident occurred at a local school area last night. Several children are reported seriously ill or injured and a death has been confirmed. Authorities, including Haverhill and Moga, are investigating the event and the community awaits further details.
Michael Kalumber aged 66 from Slogtriedbridge Pennsylvania was found dead in a New York hotel room. Police say the death appears tied to an accidental gas exposure. The incident was reported at the Landemoan's hotel.
Fragmentary report from Lancaster Pennsylvania mentions Marsh and Adam Pilon of Lew Holland a farmer and dealer in horses and cattle with figures suggesting debts exceeding five thousand dollars and possible coverage by a mortgage or asset.
Washington March reports from Consul General Lew in Havana indicate Spain may release all American detainees soon. Rita Ruiz, widow of American Ricardo Ruiz, arrives in New York broken in health after his death in a Cuban prison, seeking indemnity and justice from Spain with American support.
A four story brick building on Canton street Hawland place caught fire. Two people died and two others badly hurt including Mrs Coddaire who later died. John Duncan and Chile Godda were among the injured with Mrs Duncan dying at about 1 0 o clock tonight. The blaze caused about ten thousand dollars in damage and the husband of Mrs Chaddard fired when police arrived.
Samuel Smith, brother of the murdered girl’s fiancé, is jailed on suspicion of aiding Hugh to hide the body. Prosecutors claim strong evidence points to March 80 as the killing date and say no other arrests are planned currently.
General Papin and Speaker Broun spoke from the stand in front of the state house this morning. Broun’s remarks drew strong applause as Beyan Touetes the chord and a large crowd gathered on the levee to hear the speakers.
New York dispatch notes vessels arriving from the Mediterranean and Perpignan routes and departures to Bremen Rotterdam and Tivermen. The lines include the California from the Mediterranean and the Sibernia at Custo w sighted along with the Traye and Spann jam bound for European ports.
Dispatches from Berlin report Prince Bismarck is seriously ill with neural trouble. The ailment is so severe he cannot sleep or speak, impacting official duties and public appearances.
Liliuokalani remains in Washington March unknown date seeking an audience with President McKinley. Hawaii annexationists in town pursue the treaty while U S officials and aides show caution and reticence about the queen's intentions and plans.
In Norristown Iowa March proceedings reveal autopsy testimony on Kaiser's alleged shooting. Medical experts describe bullet path and wind factors while prosecutors argue shooter was in a carriage. life insurance policy linked to the murder motive. defense disputes admissibility of certain evidence and constitutional questions are debated.
A downtown jewelry shop was robbed around noon today. The thief took diamonds and pins valued at about 88 000. Police are investigating the break in as store officials report the incident and evidence is being collected.
Incomplete OCR text records a nighttime event near Pobhol with references to a person named Misa arth M and others. The readable fragment mentions death and linkage to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, but lacks clear dates, full names, or concrete facts suitable for a fuller obituary.
An elderly planter in the Montgomery area dies leaving only a wife and no children. The obituary notes a lack of surviving heirs and the circumstances around the estate.
A fragmented report notes that most borough votes in New Jersey swung to the Republicans, reflecting a statewide trend observed in Camden Minnesota.
Cloudy and warmer conditions are reported with a sweep of regional items. The piece mentions state legislation, court actions, and local incidents, including community concerns and civic updates across the North End and Suburban areas.
In Washington evidence of appointment activity surfaces as candidates like Dr. Pitcairn vie for consulate posts amid a flurry of political talks. Senators Culleny Minon present names while McKinley handles calls. a reception in the East Room greets nearly a thousand attendees. Separately, Ways and Means debates sugar schedules aiming to raise revenues via higher duties on raw and refined sugar, with Democratic senators joining a broader conference on policy.
A white twenty year old, Hattie Matthews, left home and eloped with a Black man, stirring local scandal in Nyack. The couple reportedly married. authorities, with Justice Wilhwell and Rev. Abbott, pursued the pair as townspeople debated morality and race in a tense community event.
A troubled note from Regelo Pel reports the death abroad of Waehloztian heir at Messii. The survivor laments suffering and loss and asks for forgiveness while asking that surplus funds and money be sent to Aasarhi from Palermo via Naples. Additional lines reveal a plea to rest in peace and a hope for mercy.
Reports from the West Coast of Africa say a French force of about 400 men, armed, occupies the town of Bousia. British Niger Company officials weigh forceful repulsion after learning the claim of French occupation.
A Dupont Powder Works rolling mill at Lovlock Wilmington explodes in the afternoon. One man is killed and details are sparse as investigators assess the scene and casualties.
Albany report states Senator Lamy received a petition urging censorship. The claimant progressed to a meeting, but the senator refused to grant a divorce.
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with warmer temperatures ahead and morning rain. Winds shift from southerly to westerly, then turn cooler with a fresh northerly to northwesterly breeze.
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