12 May 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1896
Page
1
The Silk Market laments severe price drops driving sellers and manufacturers to near ruin. It notes weak demand, low prices, and the inability of patrons to buy, predicting continued hardship for workers and traders in the textile sector.
An ad style notice highlights Silk Bargains with a low price offer of 69 cents. It touts high quality fabric and vivid color combinations as top seasonal values.
A fine display showcases superb Persian silks with Oriental coloring and peacock motifs. The exhibition highlights a rich weave quality and intricate design throughout the ornate pieces.
A vintage ad touts sik stripe surahs with new color effects designed for skirts or waists. The piece highlights a special price at 28 cents and notes Worth on quality and style.
The ad promotes brocade fabrics at Soy with a special price of 59 cents. Color options include old rose Hecht blue pink cardinal lavender maise white crear navy and black.
A fragment notes a rare sale of assorted decorative items including 10 pieces of Taffein brocade and Bree starment tine effects offered at a special price of 49c, highlighting affordable novelty goods in today’s market.
Special price offer details for the Worth item include a 62 1 2c tag and charms. The text is fragmented and lists various extras and effects but lacks clear context or complete product naming.
Ad snippet touts “Latest patterns” and “Special Price” for 15 pieces of grosgrain brocade in grain and silk styles. Phrases are garbled but imply a fabric sale with low price and high quality. Identifiable nouns include gros grain brovaile silica and 75c.
Silk specials opened on Wednesday May 6th with limited quantities stated for each figure.
Chicago May 1 The Thormame Herald reports that nearly all Republican presidential candidates are likely to withdraw before the St Louis convention. McKinley appears favored. Senator Quay and others may yield to party unity. McKinley supporters hope to present a single nominee, while opposition factions delay final decision pending delegate votes.
The Methodist General Conference debated race treatment and equitable policies for delegates, including a proposal to ensure color fairness in future decisions. Officials discussed bishopric candidacy, elections timing, and the condition of church finances, with a recess and ongoing debate on several resolutions.
At the May meeting of the Presbytery of New York held in First Church on Fifth Avenue, Henry W. Balinton, a Union Theological Seminary student, faced opposition over his seminary instruction. Opponents argued misalignment with presbytery views, while Balinton backers urged acceptance. The vote granted admission to care and tenure toward licensure, viewed as a victory for Union Theological Seminary.
A Mississippi River catastrophe destroyed the Harry Brown tow boat near Vicksburg. Eleven people were killed and many injured when its boilers exploded, sending wreckage into the river within minutes. Captain Kelrn and crew conducted rescue efforts amid the chaos. The Harry Brown, built in 1880s and owned by Brown & Co. of Pittsburg, had just had boilers cleaned at New Orleans.
The Tembleon state convention at Tutte Montana May 21 endorsed three republican cardinal principles free silver metallic standard protection and reciprocity. Delegates proceed to the national convention with instructions to walk out if free silver is recognized but fail to sway the St Louis selection.
The morning edition reports continued warm conditions and updates on inter state commission actions. Mixplowles discussed on Miastwalut River while the conference does not recognize color or Cate. Memorial Day exercises are noted and local board reforms debated.
Members gather to discuss porch inquiries and organizational charges at a city meeting. Officers and lawyers attend as President Trawnor presides, with reports on arrangements and elections for the association’s leadership and procedures.
A New York syndicate led by the Graranty Trust Company plans to purchase the Bell hewls and Yates Cog coal complex rail lines near Reynaldeville and Kalin Creek in Pennsylvania. The deal would transfer forty seven miles of railroad to new owners by January, with Adnan Iselin of New York listed as lead purchaser.
A Columbia Missouri class of women reports their writing goals and life plans. Several seek further education or professional careers while a few favor missionary work or healthcare paths. One says marriage is her main aim and several responses are in poetry.
In Philadelphia May 1 Judge Acheson ruled for the Lehigh Valley Railroad in Coxe Brothers & Co vs Lehigh Valley. The Interstate Commerce Commission sought injunctive relief to enforce its order on freight rates deemed unjust. The judge held the commission lacked authority to fix rates and dismissed the petition, ordering a decree accordingly.
Harriburg hosts the eighth annual reunion of the Twenty-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers with attendees from Frederick, Lebanon, Middletown, and other towns. Officers include President C or Dante and vice presidents Teremiel Retirer Lan fer A de Peeor. A camp fire followed the afternoon meeting with remarks by Adjutant General Stewart Senator Lanty and Senator McCarred. The next gathering will be in Lebanon.
Impressive funeral services for Colonel Branti of the Manhattan Elevated Railroad were conducted by Rev. Dr Anthony Ewan in New York. The well known railroad man, killed in Clifton Springs, was praised for his leadership and long service. A capella tribute and remarks followed before the march to the cemetery in Tavares.
In May near Maksowal General Taldta vera Fooetily threatens Kusatan leaders to surrender Lalli prisoners. Arortatari compels compliance as fighting erupts with Arortatari forces and allied troops advancing. The retreating Vbestinians and Halions report villages burned while Wolves pursue.
St Louis press officials consider James suitable as a guard on express trains protecting valuables. Negotiations run weeks with a likely contract. bond of $20,000 would go to his widow if he dies in duty. James agrees to the role with a deadly pledge and a dead-man clause.
In Adhig Pennsylvania on May 1 an officer captured an aged married man described as the alleged offender after a suspicious letter arrived at a woman named Miss Baker aged 18 near Ingoon Rose Street. The man, four years older, was detained and jailed. a letter and accompanying notes were found.
During a severe thunderstorm a lightning strike hit the Bath school house while four classes were in sessions. The building was damaged with ceilings and doors broken yet no injuries occurred as students were dismissed safely. Also lists ship arrivals and sailings in New York and European ports.
Ansonia resident John Tewks observed a Holmes comet guided object in the sky that appears to be a meteorite. Yale professor H.A.N Newton confirmed findings noting a probable fall about two miles north of Danbury near Kelireacate with a roughly seven meter ball of iron and a weight near twenty six pounds.
Workers near Middletown discover gold deposits along a highway ten miles south of the town causing village excitement. Reports describe gold specks in the soil and a possible rush to inspect the find as residents await verification from authorities.
An unclear report describes a lawyer named Rolan Jotlias examining a Peer and other figures as a man named Hole dies. The text mentions no will and provisions for a person named Alta Peel and references family members bidding farewell amid probate questions.
A partially legible May item notes a sale of a farm or property near the Lehigh Valley railroad area at noon. It mentions a lot or acreage valued at around 500 dollars and references a local event or sale action in Jersey City area.
Jury instructions reportedly damaged the prisoner as Judge Holm opened with a harsh denunciation. Colonel Nelson followed with a fervent appeal for conviction and the death sentence in the Newport trial, shaping the courtroom drama.
Albany officials report that Governor Morton will sign the Greater New York measure. The consolidation of offices and towns within the bill will not take effect until January first.
Finley's advert invites housekeepers to replenish stock with towels at prices much below regular value. The notice highlights a special sale event with emphasis on savings and bulk purchases.
The notice lists towel prices under several brands with varying cents per item. It includes Fringed Towels at 124 19 25 and 35 cents each and Hem Stitched items priced at 123 18 25 35 45 55 65 75 95 1.25 and 1.50 dollars.
A list of bath towels and bath sheets with various pack sizes and prices. Items include 15 dozen towels at 7c, 25 dozen at 19c, 15 dozen at 25c, 10 dozen at 35c, 20 dozen at 48c, and linen towels at 48 65 75 and 95c each, plus regular bath sheets.
Weichel the jeweler promotes a new line of bicycle belts as part of a miscellaneous offer. The advertisement urges readers to call and view the goods. A note mentions a popular novel tied to the promotion.
A catalog listing Matthews Brothers offerings including Atlantic Lead French Zinc enamel paints carriage paints Reynolds Pure Colors Reynolds Wood Finish Crockett Preservative ready mixed tinted glass paints strict Pure Linseed Oil guaranteed for finishing and coating projects.
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