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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1897
Page
1
Advertises damask and linen items with per piece and per dozen pricing. Includes table napkins, damask, bed spreads, crochet quilts, marseilles and hemstitched cloths, towels, sheets, and pillow cases. Notes new designs, sizes, and sale prices with emphasis on wholesale and consumer value.
Across the Mississippi and tributaries, historic floods devastate Tennessee Arkansas and nearby states. Reports speak of dozens drowned, entire valleys submerged, farming land and livestock wiped out, and communities fleeing rising waters as levees strain under the deluge.
The Swallow libel case begins with defense motions to quash indictments denied after heated debate. Prosecutors outline alleged publication harms while witnesses testify officials and inspectors viewed no excessive prices for orphans’ supplies, with trial expected to conclude soon.
Harrisburg March 19. A near vacant session opened with a barely adequate quorum. Bills introduced include a Bedford County repeal act affecting Bedford Cumberland York Franklin and Pitt counties. A resolution to reconsider the defeated Senate capitol bill was offered by Mr Creasy of Columbia. Speaker Moyer said the resolution was not in possession and a recall from the Senate will be presented Monday night.
The Senate today ratified President McKinley’s picks including Charles A. Gordon as Chicago postmaster John Hay as ambassador to Great Britain Horace Porter as ambassador to France Henry White as secretary of embassy in London and Perry S. Heath as assistant postmaster general Rhode Island New York Indiana named among appointees.
Governor Bradley has again decided not to interfere with court sentences in the cases against Scott Jackson and Alonso Walling. The executions will take place tomorrow in Frankfort Kentucky.
Greece mobilizes reserves as Colonel Vassos commands occupation forces at Alikanga. Crete tensions rise with naval movements and frontier fortifications. Turkish threats and regional diplomacy unfold amid wintering troops and road improvements.
Charles O Kaiser Jr was found guilty of murdering his wife Emma B Kaiser on Oct 23 last in Norristown Pennsylvania. The three hour jury verdict followed a high profile trial marked by a sensational defense claiming highwaymen attacked the couple.
The Eastern League held a session in New York adjourning after routine business and adopting the early schedule. Opening games April 29 feature western clubs visiting eastern teams. season ends September 23. Umpires will be chosen by President Powers, six umpires planned. ToronTo purchase transferred from Kerr to Toronto Ball Club Limited. Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Syracuse, Providence, Rochester, Buffalo, and Toronto listed among opening and on the road games with special Decoration Day and July 4 arrangements.
Weather shows cloudy conditions today with public notices of floods impacting the West and South. A burglary on Spruce Street features in local crime notes while community meetings and social items populate the town pages.
Washington March 19 The Fifty fifth Congress opens with partisan clash as Democrats split over leadership and policy. Dalzell resolution sets debate schedule with minority rights, while Henderson reports on passage of sundry civil and deficiency bills amid heated exchanges and party lines.
The New York Stock Exchange will not renew its contract with Western Union Telegraph Co. after a decisive vote. The agreement, ending June, faced claims that Western Union failed to meet terms by limiting quotation access to approved applicants, a practice cited by exchange members as noncompliant.
The Michigan Supreme Court today determined that the office of mayor in Detroit became vacant. An election is required to fill the Detroit mayoralty after the oath of office confusion and missteps surrounding the governor’s inauguration on January 1.
A local shop highlights two tone grenadines and a range of dress fabrics including snake skin novelties, pure French mohair, lace mohair patterns, two tone checks, epings lines, Endora's and Emiennes coverts among others.
Robert Lenowekys, a 20 year old man, faces assault charges over an attack on the 10 year old daughter of William Gormes. A gunfight erupted as Lenowekys was brought to court, three shots injuring bystanders and the prisoner. Lenows may be committed to prison on murder charges.
Ships arriving and sighted near Hamburg and Genoa include the Bremen steamer Borew from New York and the Antwenp steamer Jeain from Chliam. A Near London bound steamer totterdam sailed for New York while Prieshund from New York was sighted paaning the bla ard near Allwerp.
Local inquiry in Pilte borg examines alleged deals involving unidentified agents and community impact. Officials probe possible connections between commerce and state regulations amid ongoing discussions.
New York forecast for today is cloudy with overcast skies. Sunday will bring clearing and rain with warmer temperatures expected overall.
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