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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1896
Page
1
Year to year and for savings we offer an annual spring sale of muslin underwear. The goods are not random leftovers but carefully chosen, finished to high standards. Our cambrics and trimmings reflect a careful shopper’s selection and we promise honest bargains worth your attention.
The sale opens Thursday March 12 and runs for ten days offering discounts on muslin under wear and related garments.
A late special offers reductions on Misses gowns and drawers and Children's garments. The sale line shows a complete selection with marked discounts for this period.
A new spring shirt waists and undergarments sale opens with promotions on new waists and wallets. Prices range from 25 to 75 cents to 1.75 dollars, highlighting stiff collars and cuffs and fashionable styles for the season.
Representative Patterson publishes Secretary Carlisle's letter detailing Treasury policy on silver and gold coins. Carlisle states coins are treated alike, outlines silver coin circulation efforts, redemption practices, and gold procurement, with figures from August 1894 and the current administration.
The Eureka Athletic Club opened with a twenty round match between Joe Walcott, known as the colored wonder, and Scott Collins. The bout, held on March 14, featured a dramatic early knockout by Walcott as the evening showcased local boxing talent.
New York March 16 The race for the Republican nomination shows 207 delegates chosen so far with McKinley leading. Delegates from Alabama New York Arkansas Florida Illinois Iowa Kansas Missouri Wisconsin and others are listed with varying support. two Texas delegates are uncommitted.
Washington reports summarize a confidential Spanish note arguing insurgents lack civil government and permanent land control in Cuba. Secretary Olney and Senator Morgan read letters alleging insurgent movements are limited and misrepresented to influence U.S. opinion. The Spanish claim Cuban insurgents are a small, nonterritorial minority with foreign backing and no lasting political structure. The piece also notes a Reading Pennsylvania lunch rule and Treasury gold reserve figures.
Governor Bradley calls out the militia to guard the Kentucky Capitol in Frankfort as Democrats refuse to answer roll call. Tensions rise with unseated senators Walton and James present, while Republicans criticize the session and a special committee investigates alleged contempt of the assembly.
Bishop William Campbell of the African Evangelist Mission church was arrested in Cleveland on a $40 embezzlement charge tied to funds for a proposed local manual training school. He remains jailed without bail as the case unfolds from a church dispute involving suspended clergy.
In Milwaukee the Fourth district Republicans met in the morning and nominated delegates to St Louis. Resolutions instruct the delegates to vote for William McKinley as the Republican presidential nominee. A steamer Mutad! was destroyed by an explosion in the Congo Free State, killing twenty five passengers.
Morning weather notes clear with westerly winds and explanations by Mr. Carlisle. Reports include Senator Quay's proposition, Frankfort status, foreign views on Spain, Venezuelan commission, congressional proceedings, market quotes, rail and industry news, Supreme Court decisions, and assorted local items from Scranton suburbs.
Secretary Olney proposes a bloodless settlement to the Venezuelan question through British and U S channels. Ambassadors Bayard and Paunceforte may discuss terms with no regard to honor, as relations remain suspended. A formal state dinner with the British ambassador is set for Wednesday to mark potential resumption of diplomacy and social contact.
James Hogsen Dabney Palmer and Hill Henderson were convicted of abducting Grace Darrell a 17 year old girl from Fort Erie Canada. The trio residents of Center Hill Sumter county seized her February 20 and found tied to a tree three miles from home. The trial spanned nearly a week with no motive proven.
Minor league baseball officials gathered in Washington to elect officers and unify the leagues under a single national body. They plan to submit business to the National Association and seek changes in club classification by population, arguing smaller cities sometimes draw better than larger ones.
A circular from President McAlpine and Secretary Dowling to league officers states the league constitution forbids influencing party conventions or indicating preference for any candidate before a convention. The note cites complaints and warns that any affiliated club or organization is prohibited from endorsing a candidate for office.
Herbert Booth, head of the Salvation Army in Canada, will relinquish command and leave the country on June 1. He says he will not succeed his brother Ballington as head of the army in the United States. Also reported is a fatal track layer accident in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, where Thomas Mooney died after ice fell from a shaft.
In Pittsburg March 16 a disputed alleged compromise between Senator Flinn and Senator Quay is published. The document names Quay’s power over Allegheny County and Pittsburg elections in exchange for legislative favors and party harmony, with detailed terms for delegates, conventions, and district control.
Columbia astronomers report Perrine's comet did not land on America. It hovered 80 million miles from Earth then receded at about five million miles daily. Observations note a 4000 mile diameter and visibility only with telescopes.
William Miller senior and watchman at Champion Blower and Forge in Lancaster was killed in an arson fire at the plant on January 25. His sons William Miller aged 28 and Charles Tinker aged 30 were arrested in Lancaster charged with murder and arson and jailed for hearings.
In Louisville Judge Sterling H. Toney arrived late to the law and equity court and fined himself five dollars for court misconduct. After clearing his docket, he remitted the fine and similar penalties imposed on others during the week.
A Croswell Michigan report describes a smooth swindler in Sanilac county who claims to detect counterfeit coins. He colors coins with a chemical to prove they are fake and then takes them, pretending to be a government detective.
Finley’s announces the opening of its second spring stock with a strong display of muslin undergarments. The retailer pledges proof of popularity and a guarantee on style quality and finish.
Muslin gowns priced from 69 to 1.50 with embroidery and ruffles. Cambric and muslin garments described with trimmed collars, cuffs, yokes, and fronts. The Melba gown plus extra size gowns and umbrella skirts highlighted. Home Made Gowns made at House of Good Shepherd offered.
A terse report from Craig Michigan notes a poisoning incident involving one person and four others. Authorities have not released names or motives while detailing a fast response and ongoing investigation.
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