Big Lots Spring Dress Stuffs Sale Starts March 26
A local sale begins Friday morning March 26 and lasts one week. Ten big lots feature a selection of spring novelty dresses and related items for shoppers seeking affordable styles.
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Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1897
Page
1
Woolen Fabric Sale Highlights Mixed Weaves and Colors
Retail notice lists 1h pieces 40 inch all wool covert mixtures in grey brown green and white tones. 88 inch silk wool novelties with hair lines. 40 inch novelty twine suitings in brown ecru binet gannet teens and slate. 28 inch all wool taffeta beige suitings in bluee ecru old rose browns. 45 inch heavy twill wool blege in blue green brown grey.
Powers Seek European Governor for Crete to End Turkish Rule
Dispatches from Constantinople and Athens report that European powers consider Turkish authority in Crete unsustainable and call for a European Governor General with Turkish troops withdrawn. Insurgents clash with Turks around Mutuxa and Perivota, with Russian reinforcements and a large mobile force heading toward frontier districts.
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Constantinople
Mareh
Cretan
Crete
Cane
Perivota
Keratidh
Tslhilana
Suda
Mutuxa
Odessa
St. Petersburg
Diiplomatic
Macedonia
Europe
Great Britain
Greece
Hawaii's Annexation Prospect Reported to Move
Washington March 6 The Hawaiian annexation application seeks a probe into the U S present motion toward annexation. Ex Minister Thurston Attorney General Smith and General Hartwell of Ma will have been here since inauguration in the interest of annexation. Mr Hatch the Hawaiian minister and Mr Smith met the president who listened attentively to their arguments in favor of annexation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Ubdy
Hawaeii
United
Congress
Thurston
Smith
Gener
Hartwell
Mawill
Hatch
Bmnith
Mokinley
Presidential nominations sent to Senate include diplomats and land office appointees
The president named Edgar Thompson Boott of Pennsylvania as second secretary of the U S embassy in Paris and appointed Jay Allen of Michigan and William Wilpps of Montana as receivers of public money in Sprayling Michigan and Wallapell Montana respectively. Also named are Damamen Kelly and Anton H Classen both from Oklahoma for postings in Mangum and Oklahoma City, with Onear Palmer of Michigan named as register of land office at Grayling Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Edgar Thompson Boott
Pennsylvania
United States
Paria
Jay Allen
Michigan
Sprayling
Mich
William ©. Wilpps
Montana
Wallapell Mont
Registers of Land
Onear Palmer
Grayling, Mioh
Nominations for federal posts announced in multiple states
Frank M. Nash of Montana is named collector of internal revenue for the Third district of New York. Henry D. McKnight of Oklahoma is named for Mancum. Ferdinand Erdmen of New York is named collector for the New York Third district. James Milliken of North Carolina is named marshal for the Western district of North Carolina. Postmasters include J Warner Arthur Bryn Marr Albert Small Anderson Tid John W Bertytian Versailles Ky H C Tutley Natchez Mise and James T Sheppard Nelsonville O.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank MH. Nash
Montana
Kalispell
Henry D. McKnight
Oklahoma
Mancum
Okla
Ferdinand Erdmen
New York
Internal Revenue
James Milliken
North Carolina
J. Warner Arthur
Bryn Marr
Albert A. Small
Anderson, Tid
John WW. Bertytian
Governor Approves Prison Visitors Bill in Harrisburg
Harrigbore Pa March 26 Governor F Hidstings signs an act amending the law to permit visitors to see convicts in prison. The measure follows the Genoa cause and is tied to allowing supporters to visit the condemned before execution set for April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Harrigbore
F Hidstings
Act of UK
Philadelphia
Big Mine Squeeze Near Kingston Traps 800 Miners
In the Woodward mine Red Ash vein near Kingston a squeeze has collapsed pillars and threatened cave in. By 10 o'clock all miners and surface workers were safely on the surface. Gas buildup and ongoing shifting pillars complicate the situation with no immediate prognosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodward
Kingston
Wilkes-Barre
Mareh
Hennett
Cooper
National Democratic Clubs Call to Celebrate Jefferson Birthday
The National Association of Democratic Clubs invites all Democratic societies to join in the celebration of Thomas Jefferson’s sixth birthday on April 7. The national executive committee, reorganized on a silver basis, includes Benton McMillin, Stephen M. White, George M. Lambert, and others from multiple states, with William J. Stone and Samuel W. Moes among listed members. The notice emphasizes party loyalty and mentions William Jennings Bryan as a guest in the city mid month, with a meeting planned on April 9 for organizer reports.
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Washington
Deimoonth
Challncey F. Black
Black
National Association of Democratic Clubs
Democratic Eliss
Hii
Benton McMillin
Tennessee
Stephen M. White
California
George MM
Lambert
New Jersey
Hayward Murphy, Jr
New York
Chambers Smith
North Carling
Edoyd Lackvon
Maryland
C.C. Titcharda
Utah
John Ly. Mitehell
Wiscomethy Juin R
McLown
Ohio
Chaves J. Faulkner
West Virginia
B. Wow
Willian J. Stone
Aliscouri
H. DL Mones
Mississippi
George Bred Wilkins
Massachusette
Jarson
Rahlon
Nebuakius JS
Moes
Texas
J.C. Billey
Poongyivania
Bleck
Theo
Wn Othis
Omnis
Ite
Geffal
Furty Whitey
Achings
Willim I. Watson
Henry Patiéernon
Don M. Tockhiwon
John C. Black
Bryan
Haui
Midi
Tone
Arginine Uber
Mekkinley to Speak at Grant Memorial Dedication
President Mekkinley will deliver an address at the Grant memorial celebration in New York on March 26 with General Horace Porter directing preparations. He has assured he will be present on April 7 for the monument dedication and address.
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Mekkinley
New York
Horace Porter
Ant
Mekkinsey
Elkwood Park Shooters Divide Prizes in Third Event
Elkwood Park New Jersey reports the third event with thirteen entries. Fulford and Patton had clean scores and divided the prize. Coldren and Welch also divided the winnings with fourteen killed. Most shooters have returned home.
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Elkwood Park
N. J
Steen
Fulford
Patton
Coldren
Welch
Harrisburg Slave Ancestor Dies in City Home
A man identified as a years old, described as colored, died today at his Harrisburg home. He is said to have been born in Fredericksburg, Virginia, and to have been a former slave. He lived with his wife and daughter.
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Harrisburg
Bleer
Predericksburg
Gallinger Takes the Civil Service Controversy to Senate
Washington March 26 The senate met behind closed doors over the civil service and arbitration treaty debates with no definite results. Gallinger charged a biased government printing office process as he pressed a circular exposing employment hurdles, while rivals battled over trust controlled articles and tariff amendments. The session lasted three hours as parties sparred on trusts and free list provisions before adjourning.
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Washington
Senate
CWI Sevice Commission
Gallinger
New
Government Printing Office
Civil Service Commission
Phil Sheridan
Committee On
Civil Service and
Supreme Court of the United States
Trans-Missouri Freight Association
Justice White
Union Pacific Railway
Cuba
United States
Dingley
Maine
Ways and Means
Daleell
Pennsylvania
Congress
Hans Uled
Cearly
Henrrrsen
Musorliv
Wibl
Yellow Boat Trial Over Smuggling From British Steamer
In New York a trial before Hon. Dudley Phelps examined how a yellow boat, loaded from the British steamer Irriwaddy at Qian liao Trinidad port, evaded port regulations. The vessel faced a $400 fine. Steward Dewarr protested claiming the dog had gripped for its health. Collector Killereth anticipated a light sentence.
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New York
Dudley Phelps
Bavelver
New York Customs House
Irriwaddy
Trinidad
Qian Liao
Dewarr
Killereth
Forman Visits President Mossinsey in Washington
Commissioner Forman of the Internal Revenue visited President Mossinsey in Washington on March 2. The meeting was seen as significant for promises that he would hold his office undisturbed in recognition of the gold Democrat efforts in the last campaign. Mr. Poon had run for Illinois governor on the Palmer Buckner ticket and was appointed to the Interstate ...
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Washington
Mossinsey
Forman
Internal Revenue
Campalen
Poon
Illinois
Palmer and Buckner
Inter
Cleveland Speech Defends Tariff Leadership
The article records President Cleveland affirming his stance on revenue and tariff policy after a Gall on Mer and McKinley incident. He declares he will not be disturbed and emphasizes his commitment to the financial leadership of the administration.
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Cleveland
Mer
McKinley
Filibusters at Key West intrigue sparks rumors
In Key West Florida rumors swirl about a mysterious steamer anchored near Bahia Honda and a shoe steamer sighted in the harbor. Reports say a revenue cutter chase was anticipated, with the tug W Childs loading coal and heading northwest to deter pursuers while men and arms were described as readied on the Keys north of Were.
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Key West
Pla
Bahia Hondia
United States Revenue Cutters
W. Childs
Winene
Bahia Ponda
Burglar Foiled at Franklin Residence by Resident
At 2 am Julius Alles of 128 Franklin Avenue heard a noise and saw a large man trying to force the kitchen window. Alles apprehended the burglar, who fled but was struck, then marched to Linden Street and Penn Avenue and turned over to Patrolmen Pee Hey and George W. Joes. The intruder refused to reveal his identity or address.
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Julius Alles
Franklin Overuse
Ables
Ales
Linden Street
Penn Avenue
Pee= Hey
George W. Joes
Hs Hout
Country Gai
Open Letter From Dr Swallow Attacks Governor Hastings
Harrisburg reports Rev Dr C Swallow writes an open letter accusing state employees of wrongdoing and alleging fraud in bidding for a state contract. He urges dismissal and prosecution of ringleaders, appointment of trustees to guard against misappropriated funds, and a new plan to prevent future corruption amid a broad critique of political and legal figures.
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Harrisburg
C. Swallow
Giuverniut Hastings
Pennsylvania
Cluston
Rustodian
Divise Agme
Kentucky Feud Claims Two Men and a Father in Ambush
Report from Muggenville Kentucky dated March 20 describes Amos Wiggs Shure Niar Mummt lend and W. R. Boyd killed along with Young Boyd. Raggs alleged to have shot the men from ambush after the incident, with details continuing to unfold in local rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muggeville, Ky
Niar Mummt Lend
Amos Wiggs
Young Boyd
W. R. Boyd
Leduce Young Boyd Heavi of
Withame
Bilbes Dunuesters
Riggs
Wall
Weather Dispatch and Local Notices Chronicle
Weather indications today show pair of northerly winds. Civil Service faces another audit and public critique. Washington regional news and local society items fill the page with notices, brief gossip, and regional commerce notes.
Congress Will Afford No Aid To Rail Pooling
Washington March 26 Congress shows little chance of enacting pooling legislation for railways after a Supreme Court ruling against traffic agreements. Leaders in the House favor no new law, while Senators and committee chairs express doubt about action this session. Senator Cullom notes existing laws prohibit pooling and suggests only explicit congressional authorization could permit joint operations.
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Washington
Congress
Supreme Court
Custom
Senate Committee
W. E. Mer Vison
Literetale Commerce Commissions
Cullom
Senate
Explosion at Delaware river works kills three workers
Three men died after a powerful blast at the Hepa Nibpo-Glycerine plant on the Delaware riverfront. Names listed include Welony Labealin Wark, Phonan Stiles, Charles Wright, and David Hioniiton, with the Duponts Corpuwder company operating the plant.
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Woodbury
Delaware River
Welony Labealin
Ares Phonan Stiles
Charles Wright
David Hioniiton
Renaud
He Duponts Corpuwder Man Fe
Pension fraud convict old Jasse Tlunece case
Old Jasse Co. Hansa was convicted on ten counts of falsifying papers related to the Anna B. Medgan estate. The verdict of guilty followed in a New York court before Judge Brown. Hanser had previously served as a justice of the peace at Hoboken and in Floniville.
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New York
Old Jasse Co. Hansa
Willewieite
Brown
Anna B. Medgan
James MM. Medgex
Hanser
Hoboken
Loniville, Nu
Brooklye Nine Upset Secures Narrow Win on Deck
London reports an athletics meet where the Onescent Athieti olal of Brooklye defeated Misnex ta Chasse Len by 48 to 41 on the roadstead of the lat ten tollay Dy 4B score of sewed souls to one. The Hesex team was clearly outl issed.
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London
Methodist conference defeats women delegates plan
In Trenton New Jersey on March 86 a New Jersey Methodist conference voted against admitting women delegates to the general conference. The decision keeps the male dominated leadership at the higher church level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
New Jersey
Short Skirt Sale Promises Low Prices in Drawers
The ad lists multiple lots of skirts including cambric and lawn fabrics with prices from $1.10 to $4.50. It emphasizes a sale of 298 pull lines of short skirts and mentions five special numbers in drawers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oceiensie
Tragic horse collapse after collision with telegraph pole
A horse named in the report collapsed and died after striking a telegraph pole near Wie Deowidee. The incident occurred while the animal was tethered at the Lackawania Weller depot area, with witnesses noting the impact and subsequent death.
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Pittetn
Puasties & Cilemman
Wie
Deowidee
Lackawania
Transatlantic Steamers Arrive in Unclear Text
Ships arriving and sailing updates from various ports include steamers from Glasgow and Liverpool with departures and arrivals noted in scrambled form. Names appear jumbled and many locations are unclear, hindering precise port and date identification.
State inspector cites unskilled labor issues in Pennsylvania
State Factory Inspector James Cyoyplell reports DOO million workers in Pennsylvania face unskilled conditions with six uniaithis cape noted.
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Mirrisburg
James Cyoyplell
Pennsylvania
Cape
Weather Forecast for March 27 in the Middle States
The Herald reports a stormy pattern with strong north winds and light rain in the middle states today. Sunday will bring clear skies, mild temperatures, and variable to easterly winds with evening clouds.
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New York
Middle States
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