04 May 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1896
Page
1
A wary note on trimming costs and avoiding carryover losses. Management pledges to discard excess items if feasible and to address a first department shortfall of 60 units as a key priority.
The speaker asserts that prices will fit past standards and that no garment in stock has been spared. Only a few items are named to illustrate the department’s bold reduction, showing that old pricing has been washed away.
Early Sengron figures show about half will buy them now and the cloths maintain quality without deteriorating styles. The selection is large and nearly perfect as correct styles can make it.
The notice lists spring weight and corree t correct cut options including plain or braided FPormier with prices at $2.50 and a new price of $1.69. It appears as a short classified item indicating service types and cost.
An advertisement notes another lot in blacks or tan velvet collars with a chic look. Former price three dollars, new price one dollar sixty eight cents.
The description notes the newer Black and Tans boots finer than the previous lot with similar designs. Former price is listed at $3.75.
Blacks only capes with braid bead and chiffon trim offered at new lower prices. Versatile styles from $2.98 to $4.39, previously $4.50 to $6.00, highlighting Spring weight fabrics and elaborate trims.
A Washington dispatch notes McKinley at about 42 percent of delegates with 770 chosen, within 31 votes of the nomination. Reed Morton Quay Allison Bradley Cullom and others trail in the contested field as factions negotiate, with next June’s St. Louis convention shaping the outcome.
The text notes varied support across states including Alabama South Carolina Texas Louisiana North Carolina and the District of Columbia with a total of 41. It remarks that other candidates have backing only within their home states.
Report shows Major McKinley increasing delegate support from 276 to 429 across 77 states and territories since April 2, reaching nearly 50 percent. Opposition gains limited. Senator Quay also advances from 60 to 6, with delegates listed by state.
Intelligence reports fierce fighting near Cacarajigas south of Bahia Honda with Spanish artillery and bayonet charges. rebel losses exceed two hundred and six Spanish casualties. Colonel Molina's forces near Ceja De Mablo capture a rebel camp after two hours of combat. rebels suffer heavy losses and leaders Lacret Vaques Panicho and Perez are wounded. A separate report from Galveston details a sixth arms expedition to Cuba via port harbor, with plans to seize a cruiser. Raleigh’s arrival is uncertain. Tampa notes the schooner Competitor’s cargo was landed in Cuba and is now with insurgents. expedition commander Alfredo Labor do-Whe is said to have been halted by a Spanish gunboat. official confirmation expected.
Morning brief covers weather with showers then fair, political updates on presidential aspirants, Kruger diplomacy, Spain’s plans, New York electrical expo, and Cuba fighting. Includes Congress forecasts, business notes, a local sermon piece, and scattered regional items from Allentown to Scranton.
Berlin reports that Kruger’s diplomacy makes war with England unlikely. Leyds to return to Berlin in July in a new role, and Germany plans to send a diplomat to Pretoria. Chamberlain’s stance on foreign intervention draws little reaction in Germany, while Kruger’s clemency for Johannesburg reform leaders is praised as prudent. Troops in German Southwest Africa may be reinforced.
Washington May 2, Mr Manley reports delegate totals from recent caucuses. Reed leads with 276 pledged or likely votes, McKinley at 217, others 10 percent uncertain, 161 delegates remain to be chosen. The outcome hinges on a St Louis convention decision as delegates act autonomously.
Washington reports that after Congress declared war in Cuba the administration considers appointing Fitzhugh Lee as consul general in Havana to report to the president on Cuba. Lee's talks with Secretary Olney and President Cleveland fuel expectations of a Cuba policy resembling Canada's autonomy under Spain. The Spanish Cortes opening May 11 is awaited for its stance on Cuban autonomy.
New York May 3. Preparation for the National exposition of electrical appliances opens tonight in the Industrial Arts building. The event, tied to the nineteenth annual Electric Light association convention, will feature Gov Morton and a large party. Edison Bell and other luminaries attend as Niagara power and a 462 mile transmission test spearhead the spectacle. A commemorative artillery display and a Niagara river powered message to Queen Victoria are planned.
The third annual meeting will be held at the Albright Library this evening at six o'clock. Officers for the ensuing year will be chosen and reports from various kindergartens will be read. The managers invite the people of Scranton to attend and share in the kindergarten spirit.
In Winton borough Bernard Giles defeated James Strong by five votes for council. Strong, via attorney T V Powderly, filed a writ of quo warranto alleging Giles lacked a borough tax payment within the year before the election, claiming Strong should hold the seat. Giles avoided service, remained seated as council met, then later paid taxes and resigned April 6 after receiving his receipt, with Giles then filling the vacancy until the next election. The quo warranto actions proceed.
Montrose May 3 A Lathrope creamery in South Montrose was totally destroyed by fire discovered about 11 o clock Albert Nichols resided there The creamery counted Chauncey M Depew and many New York railroad men among its customers A shipment was planned to Hotel Jermyn Scranton Insured for 2000 and rebuilding is uncertain.
Niagara Falls May 3 In front of about two to three thousand spectators F C Heine a fisherman from the city attempted the dangerous trip through the rapids above the American Falls in a flat bottomed boat. Ice floes made the voyage unusually perilous nearing Goat Islands. The late Anthony Waller died attempting the same passage three years ago.
Milwaukee workers strike after wage demand and union recognition dispute. About 900 motormen conductors and burn hands walk out, with last car to be housed tonight. President Mahon of the Amal game union orders strike to begin Monday at 4:30 AM.
Miss Mary Elliott, a wealthy Harbor Creek resident, was struck and instantly killed by a Nickel Plate passenger train yesterday evening after glancing at a Lake Shore train. Her brother died in a similar accident a year or two ago.
President Banigan of the United States Rubber company announces a new East Providence plant costing upward of a million dollars. The factory will be tax exempt, use modern machinery, and able to produce a quarter of the nation’s rubber boot and shoe goods. About 1,000 operatives will be employed.
In Pretoria on May 3 reforms have improved the jail where reform committee members are imprisoned. They are described as more comfortable and have little reason to complain.
Muzafer Ed Din, second son of the late Shah, was enthroned today at Tabrriz, capital of the province he governed. He will depart for the city at once, with the land visier now responsible for state affairs after the Shah's death and having secured order across the country.
On Lackawanna Avenue Bryant alias Alice Carry known as the Sorrel Mare and Jim Hughes from Priceburg nicknamed the Sorrel Horse have drawn police attention. Hughes was arrested after beating Alice and again after a separate incident. both were confined, with Hughes facing an assault and battery charge likely to be dropped.
A jumble of ships and routes appears including Norges from Copenhagen to New York, Lia Gascogne from Havre to New York, Etruria from Queenstown to New York, Saule from Southampton, Kaiser Wilhelm III from Genoa to New York, Jutswed from Gibraltar, and a Nebraska bound for Glasgow, with Tory Island noted.
John Polaski, one of three assailants in the John Malchnick case, was held in bail by Alderman Wright after a two week old attack left the victim in critical condition. Polaski appeared dilapidated at the hearing. the other two attackers escaped. In New York, May 4, mild to cloudy Middle States weather followed by possible rain on New Jersey coasts with fresh winds.
George H. Osborne aged 32 an Equitable Life Insurance agent from Watertown N Y. shot himself in Buffalo this morning, believed intoxicated by oil speculation to have driven temporary insanity. He died by his own hand in the early hours.
Anti-Hungarian riots broke out in Belgrade today after Servian flags were displayed at the Budapest Millennial exhibition. Several people were killed and many wounded before authorities restored order.
In New York near midnight ex United States Senator Wallace of Pennsylvania was reported to be in a comatose state shortly before midnight.
Housekeepers can replenish stock with Damask Huck Towels in Damask and Hucka back Fringed towels priced at 12 to 35 cents. Hemmed Towels offered from 12 to 22 cents and Hem Stitched towels from 12 to 1.50 dollars each.
Welcher the Jeweler advertises a new bicycle belt line and fashionable novelties for cyclists. The notice invites readers to call and view the latest ties and accessories for bicycles.
A catalog style list highlighting products including Atlantic Lead French Zinc Enamel Palais Carriage Paints Reynolds Pure Colors Reynolds Wood Finish Crockett Preservative Ready Mixed Tinted Glass Paints Strictly Pure Linseed Oil Guaranteed and more.
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