18 Mar 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1896
Page
1
A promotional notice touts an annual rag sale of high grade muslin underwear with carefully selected garments. It promises perfect finishes and thorough quality across muslins cambrics and trimmings, urging immediate attention to the event based on its honest bargain record.
The sale opens Thursday March 12 and runs for 10 days offering muslin under wear at discounted prices in the store.
Bargain notice highlights affordable ladies gowns and night dresses offered at reduced prices. Readers can compare styles and savings across available sizes and fabrics. Limited quantities suggest act quickly to secure deals. Local shop promotes seasonal selections and promotional pricing.
Prices have also been placed for Misses gowns and Children's drawers, as part of the department display. The listing reflects reductions and available sizes. Local shoppers can compare values and choose from the newly marked items.
An old ad fragment describes annual sale events for Mustin Underwear with shirt waists and openings. It lists opening prices and discount notes, mentioning waists priced near 40 cents and other prices around 1.25 to 1.75 dollars, suggesting a clearance or fashion promotion.
Havana reports the insurgent army strength at about 45 000 with estimates up to 60 000 in the field though many would lack arms. Gomez Maceo Lacret and Banderas lead forces moving between provinces with two thirds mounted and half armed. Small bands operate to enforce orders and recruit while artillery is limited to a few captured mountain guns. The Cuba reform movement discusses Madrid elections and UK monetary policy amid a wide war backdrop.
In Philadelphia the Sons of the Revolution withdraw from Independence Hall after clashes with the Philadelphia Daughters of the American Revolution over control of city council chambers. The Daughters take full possession and plan to restore the rooms spending about 5000 dollars.
In the House of Commons Sir Michael Hicks Beach recalls a prior resolution urging co operation with other powers to curb the evils of gold and silver fluctuations. The government yesterday did not show evenness to that resolution and stated willingness to negotiate with the powers on the issue.
Buffalo, March 17 A local press report reveals Richard K. Fox sent articles of agreement for a gloves contest before the London National Sporting Club between James J. Corbett and Robert Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons refused to sign and vowed to give Corbett “a dose of his own medicine” while questioning Corbett's claims and arguing Maher’s status and national allegiance.
In Omaha Manderson and McKinley supporters met and worked toward an amicable settlement. They drafted plans and sent them to Senator Thurston and General Manderson in Washington for approval. Manderson backers push to place his name on the St Louis convention ballot while Beloit and Bloomington reflect McKinley delegation wins.
Philadelphia March 17 10 percent salary cuts last year were restored by the Lehigh Valley Railroad board effective March 1. The reinstate applies to all salaried employees from the president downward earning more than 1000 annually as earnings improved after the Reading connection incident.
Frank Willing Leach, a trusted Quay lieutenant and current chairman of the state committee’s executive board, declares his bid to replace Senator Quay as Republican state chair. He expects Quay's backing in the race.
Philadelphia March 17 Oliver XII Long and William H Long trading as James Long Hro Co dress on manufacturers made a general assignment for creditors to David Co Nimlet who is also a manufacturer The assignment was partly precipitated by judgments on notes entered yesterday against the firm totaling
Testimony focuses on Dr Jameson and fourteen companions during the Transvaal invasion. Troopers describe marches toward Johannesburg, clashes with Boers, and Jameson's speeches citing instructions. Dispatches, letters, and parliamentary questioning frame the case amid high society spectators and officials.
The Philadelphia Hibernians marked St Patrick's Day with a street parade in slushy conditions and a Hotel Walton dinner attended by nearly 300 guests. Speakers included Amos J. Cummings Ireland Senator William Lindsay Governor Hastings Mayor Warwick and General Nelson Miles who urged increasing the military. Other Irish events and receptions followed.
Mrs. Scharile Finelli of Italy, claimed royal lineage, files for divorce from Finelli in Perry Oklahoma. She alleges cruelty including two attempted killings, a Chicago hotel scene, and abuses aboard a voyage. She arrives with two children, two brothers, her mother, and a maid. husband remains in Italy.
In Washington on March 17 the minor leagues held a meeting and bound themselves into a permanent organization led by B. B. John. The move aims to protect mutual interests and strengthen governance across teams and venues.
The morning edition highlights fair weather with rising temperatures and reports on global affairs. It mentions the Cuban Army strength, Italy’s war sentiment, Dr. Jameson on McKinley’s delegates, and Armenian relief work, plus social notes and a sports feature.
Crawford Goldsby alias Cherokee Bill was hanged at Fort Smith Arkansas at 2 13 pm after a postponed execution to allow his sister to arrive. He faced the trap with a smile and kissed his mother before the cap fell, then his body was taken to Fort Gibson. He belonged to the Cook gang and became an outlaw at age 14.
In Frankfort on March 17 the Blackburn gathering at the opera house featured a speech by "Jack" Chinn amid applause. Senator Blackburn attacked party traitors and praised Populists for backing him, reprising his quarrel with Governor Bradley and critiquing the Democratic press in Louisville. He defended his views on silver and national issues.
Charles Osman of Linvilleton Pennsylvania was jailed on charges of embezzlement and larceny after an investigation showed a $400 shortage in Pennsylvania Building and Loan Association funds. He blamed the discrepancy on fast company and gambling and was committed in default of $800 bail.
Columbus March 17 coal leaders from the northwest lakes trade form a pool to control price and output. A member says prices will rise immediately by about 26 percent. The pool’s participating concerns handle an annual output of 10,000,000 tons.
Boston March 17 George Dixon and Jerry Marshall battled in a 15 round contest Dixon pressed the action throughout Marshall faded after the seventh round Dixon secured the victory with a clear performance noted as superior by witnesses.
Rome reports the new premier Marquis di Rudini stating a cautious peace drive while allowing continued hostilities in Abyssinia to protect Italian interests. He seeks 140 million for African troops, pledging no expansion yet urging unity amid divisions. News notes British and Russian maneuvers influence public stance.
Miss Clara Barton reports from Constantinople on February 25 that Armenian relief work is underway. Supplies will be shipped to Zeitoun via Alexandretta once papers are issued, with food and seed materials considered and local methods to aid self sufficiency emphasized.
In Port Jervis New York on March 17 the wife of James Vanetrauder of Vernon New Jersey gave birth to her third set of twins. The couple already had seven other children, making a baker's dozen of children for the family.
York Pa March 11 In the York county Republican convention H T H Shindel was elected delegate to the national convention over James A Dale by a 12 percent margin. Resolutions endorsed McKinley for president and instructed the national delegate to support him as long as his name stands before the national convention.
The statement notes the opening of a second spring stock and asserts its popularity and the excellence of goods in style, quality and finish, with a firm guarantee of satisfaction.
The advertisement lists prices for muslin gowns with various trimmings from 69 cents to 7 dollars, detailing styles such as tri insertion, embroidered yokes, and lace, plus drawers, umbrella skirts, and children's wear. It promotes Made Gowns at the House of Good Shepherd.
A Shoshone agency dispatch reports Jim Washakie wounded by Will Lamoreaux in Lander Wyoming March 17 is not dying. If he dies the Indians may wage war on Sioux half-breeds on the reservation.
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