13 Mar 1896
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 33 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1896
Page
1
Year to Year And Save Money in a spring sale of muslin undergarments. The offer highlights low-priced goods and guarantees satisfaction. The sale runs ten days starting Thursday March 12 with a wide range of trims and garments.
Special prices have been plowed on laces and children's gowns and drawers, in which our line is complete.
A Royal Shirt Waist Opening announces new Spring and Summer shirt waists. The collection features laundered fabrics with collars and cuffs, aligning with the latest fashion plates.
A scrambled note lists several items with fluctuating prices. Mentions dog, new walsie, Modo, walevta, Yidow and others with prices ranging from $1.08 to $150. The text is garbled but shows discounted offers and per unit values.
The Reading convention session opened with Mr Torrey's report and multiple speakers urging municipal reform. Colonel Sanderson led a call for a stronger police and civil service system, while others pushed for broader powers, better streets, water and electric services, and a capable city solicitor. The group outlined steps for committees, proposed amendments, and scheduled future meetings as part of a wider effort to modernize local government.
In Philadelphia on March 12 the Methanist Episcopal conference rejected a resolution from the last general conference permitting male only lay delegates to the general conference. About 124 members were recorded as declining to vote. Tomorrow the body will vote on a proposal allowing both men and women as lay delegates, with expected affirmative action.
Washington March 12 The state department received from Mr Kenneth Moore United States consul at Saint Kitts a report on recent disturbances. Six weeks ago sugar estate laborers struck for higher wages after pay reductions and set fire to the cane fields.
A national reform convention is set for May 25 in Pittsburgh to adopt the party platform and consider reform principles. The advisory committee includes Mrs. Marc Cray of California and other named delegates from Pennsylvania and other states.
Reported in Philadelphia Gleaner, March notes Senator Quay as state chairman candidate for the national committee while Benmiter and other leaders are not endorsing a run. Key figures include Franklin Willing Leneh and Senator WH Thre PE Arnal along with Andrews and Tenh Ho Nehe, shaping the local party unity efforts.
Fragmented OCR depicts a Frankfort assembly where seventy members supposedly attend a session. The report notes chair actions requesting votes for a senator and disputes over attendance and seating, with names like Blackburn and Buckner appearing amid disjointed dialogue.
London report notes parliamentary reply by Frederick, war secretary, stating the War Office knew nothing of offers from a military group to Spain. If such action occurred penalties would follow foreign enlistment laws. Dr Tanner questions Mitl Cork nationalist member about tensions with the United States.
In Marshall, Schmidt learns his deceased German grandfather Francis Schmilt willed him £280. The finder, a carpenter, says Schmidt, who lived at 1 Spruce Street, Johnsonolis, has spent years seeking relatives and only recently located them after a long wait.
In St Joseph Missouri Mrs Jennie Clay struck attorney John Landers during a court argument. The judge ordered intervention and removed the battered lawyer from the courtroom. The incident followed a tense session in Justice Lyon's court.
Philadelphia reports the battleship Massachusetts nearing commission after a long layup due to armor and garboard delays. The ship will undergo builder’s trial with Cramp’s yard crew aboard, followed by an official trial about six weeks later if satisfactory.
A scrambled clipping mixes weather notes with wartime mentions and local items. Readings include fair today, plus political and social notes on ceremonies, lectures, and upcoming events across towns.
Havana reports describe several clashes between forces loyal to Weyler and insurgents near Los Paladios and Maracaibo. A rebel attempt to block the river with wired chains failed, while a gunboat and convoy escaped heavy fire.
In the House of Commons discussions centered on Venezuela and privateers amid war talk. Malformed reports mention Spain possibly issuing privateers if war with the United States occurred and references to Spain and Paris in the diplomatic context.
Terrible voyage described as the steamship Rio De Janeiro arrived after a grueling passage from San Francisco. The ship endured sixteen days of gale and exhaustion with engine trouble and fire on deck. It is bound for Yokohama today and carries the weary crew toward a distant port.
In an interview from Massowiny General Baratierds defends his decisions in Africa. He says Italian forces inflicted a defeat on Abyssinians at Adewa and asserts his generals favored the attack. General Maruiden says he bears no fault but admits near suicide after a defensive lapse, saved by family members.
In New York Eva Vout leads a faction within the Salvation Army, challenging Commander Bramwell Booth. A meeting concludes that Kea Booth should hold her rank, while the narrative notes Pallington Theat and his wife present at the event.
A narrative reports a blast on Ovnter Street causing facial injuries to a Russian nihilist, with Dr. Berrhill responding to the incident. Eyewitness confusion and chaotic aftermath are described as authorities investigate the explosion and assess casualties.
The readable fragments describe a crowd of women in caps and dresses, amid chaos as stones are thrown and gunfire occurs. A young female is reported to have fallen or been harmed, with mentions of a tender, a crowd, and a city street scene.
An unclear report describes a chaotic event involving a person named Sarah Itoh Markle from Miahithe who traveled to Daweh Weeds with companions, faced confrontation, and drew medical attention. The piece hints at a trial result and strained relations amid a revived case.
Chicago March 12. All union tailors in the city will strike to support opposing garment workers. Estimates show 25 000 to 50 000 people affected as cutters and trimmers join the walkout. Fourteen former Kuhn Brothers employees returned to work, a setback for the strike action.
A Bourbon Indiana man, Frank Watson of Etna Green, shot his wife through a window, wounding her, then killed himself. The case stems from divorce and custody disputes over their only child. The woman survives.
A blaze at the Wade Dam bicycle factory destroyed much of the interior of a six-story building and caused about 23000 in damage. Firefighters battled stubborn flames and faced strong heat despite rapid response from local fire departments.
Pearl Walker, a longtime resident, credited Miss Mertie Bostwilluk a local shop jewelr for the brave rescue on the mill pond near Dexter Michigan during March 2 a foggy day. The girl would have fallen into the water were it not for the teacher daring effort saving her from the sinking ice.
New Haven March 11 A snow plough on a spur freight train on the Berkshire division of the New Haven line collided near Kent Pray nash? Kent Town, Conductor Henry Murphy of Chrent Barrington Massachusetts, who was in charge of the plow, was killed. Assistant Yard Master Nownan and Assistant Stayner, Intendent W K Lyon of Bridgeport, were injured.
In Wil liamport Pennsylvania on March 2 a 22 year old woman Mrs Harry FE Doebler died from Trichonosis after a long illness linked to contaminated food. The report notes her body was reportedly consumed during the disease.
In Buffalo, New York, two libel suits brought by Tyndite Palmer and De Mreitasaralinet against the Evening News were discontinued in the Supreme Court on stipulation by the plaintiffs' attorneys. The defense proposed settlement without trial. the actions concern customers of papers Chroaitin at the envtintiry.
John Hepner and his wife were arrested in Alta Vista Kan on suspicion of murdering farmer Frank Mitchel. Mitchel died Thursday and his body, later found hidden in tall grass on Hepner’s farm, led to confessions from Hepner.
Advertising copy highlights new spring stock with items including muslin gowns, cambric collars, embroidered clothing, and children's wear. Mentions prices in cents and notes emphasis on quality, finish, and inspection. appeals to shoppers with claims of popularity and superior fabrics.
County Clerk Forbes of Kalaniuaen moves to notify the public about a contested marriage in Lansing. Attorney General Maynard reviews whether women signing as Mrs John Jones or similar aliases meet legal requirements after being advised by Mir Parive dee Gitte Le to sign such names.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.