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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1896

Page

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Saturday Hosiery Specials to Ease Monday Rush

In a Saturday only sale the retailer stresses big savings on hosiery. The promotion targets regular shoppers, promising a rare opportunity to save a large percentage off standard prices.

Ladies Hosiery Special: Saturday Prices Across All Sizes

Readable ad copy notes numerous hose items from ladies fast black hose to children's knit hose with Hermsdorf dyed goods. Weekend sale highlights include 109 dozen ladies hose at 25c and fleece lined options at 25c, with various sizes and features such as double soles, high spliced heel, and seamless construction.

Hermsdorf

Illinois Indiana Vote Forecast by Party Leaders

Republican leaders claim McKinley will win Illinois with about 571000 votes to 371000 for Bryan, aided by Chicago majorities and extensive precinct surveys. Populists forecast Palmer and Buckner under 7000, while fusion strengthens Dems in Chicago and rural counties, with Bryan aiding fusion now.

Harrison Begins Last Indiana Tour At Auburn

General Harrison, in Auburn, addresses about 3 000 cheering supporters focusing on political questions and flag tribute before a five mile train ride to Waterloo where 2 500 listen as he criticizes free silver for harming farmers and industry. He continues to Kendallville and local towns amid rising crowds.

Indianapolis Ind Harrison Indiana Auburn Waterloo General Harrison Kendallville A. J. Graves AL Ligionier Polla Goshen Republcs

Harrison addresses crowd from decorated Court House stand

General Harrison and party rode in carriages to a elaborately decorated stand at Court House square. He was greeted by cheering crowds as a parade escorted him through the streets. The former president spoke for nearly an hour, reviewing issues with strong enthusiasm from the audience.

Court House Square Harrison

Cardinal Gibbons Urges Faith in People and Peaceful Vote

Cardinal Gibbons spoke at the Cathedral on the eve of a presidential election. He praised Americans as religious, intelligent, brave, and law abiding, urging that the minority bow to the majority. He warned against violent rhetoric and stressed the church’s role in guiding amid political excitement toward peace and order.

Haltimore Navy Cardinal Gibbons Ballute Iself

Hanna Popular Leader as Chicago Offices Empty

National headquarters for Republicans and Democrats in Chicago showed little activity on election eve. Hanna stayed cityside until tomorrow, then heads to Cleveland to watch returns, while others prepared to depart or voting locations. Campaigns kept up with meetings and parades across the city as speakers urged McKinley, Bryan, and Palmer platforms.

Chicago Republican and Democraayties Hanna Amorrow Cleveland Major McKinley New York Waleh Bryan Johnson Kansas Campaien Chatyman Campau Detroit Michigan Campaien McKinley Palmer

Apsley Predicts McKinley Victory By Landslide

Vice Chairman Apsley of the Republican committee left Washington for Hudson Mass to vote for McKinley and Hobart. He stands by his forecast that the Republican ticket will win by more than 25 electoral votes and that McKinley’s election will be a landslide. He maintains his estimate of 2244 sound money Republicans in the house.

Washington, Nav. L Apsley Republican Congressional Committee Washington Hudson Mass McKinley Hobart Apstey

McKinley Secures 24 States in Electoral Tally

New York Nov 1 reports to President John A. McCall from New York Life Insurance Company cor respondents show McKinley winning 24 states and 266 electoral votes. States listed include Connecticut Delaware Illinois Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey New York North Dakota Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Dakota Vermont West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming.

New York John A. McCall New York Life Insurance Company MckKinley Conecticut Delaware Winois Tuciona Town Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey North Dakota Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Dakota Vermont West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Chicago Hanna The Tribune Major McKinley Connecticut California Tedbarn Iowa Kentucky Nots Kansas Massichhuset Idaho Louisiana Missouri Montana North Carolina Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Alabama Arkansas Colorado Florida Georgia Mississippi Nevada South Carolina Major Indiana Canton Joseph Smith Bryan Son McKinley Illnois Sun Kentucky Kinley Massachivuetta Mchigan Lai Melkinley

Holton predicts McKinley victory and fusion ticket gains

Raleigh dated dispatch reports Republican State Chairman Holton forecasting a McKinley statewide win by 16, 000 votes, 3,600 for Russell, and 6,000 for the fusion ticket. He expects anti-Democratic congressmen to be elected unless Democrats pull blank or bogus ticket candidates.

Raleigh Holton McKinley Russell

Transatlantic Steamship Movements Reported

New York dispatch lists arrivals and departures from Havre Rotterdam and Queenstown with ships La Hour ogne Spaarndam Umbria Zaan dam La Gascogne Lizard and Beach Head, detailing ports Havre New York and Rotterdam and noting crossing movements as of November 1.

New York la Hourogne Havre Spaarndam Rotterdam Umbria Queenstown Zaandam Essed Beach Head la Gascogne

Blauvelt Flees from Notoriety to Seek Divorce

Mune Tillian Blan che, a noted concert singer, arrived in Far N. D. for a divorce case and has since fled after drawing notoriety. The scene centered on Blan che’s movements and the local attention surrounding the divorce proceedings.

Blauvelt Far . N. D Mune Tillian Blanche

Last Days of Bryan Campaign Highlight Final Nebraska Rally

William J. Bryan finishes a long, nationwide campaign traveling from Chicago to Nebraska, aiming for a final rally in his home state. He rests at Lincoln ahead of a planned 6.4 pm Idler departure to Omaha and then the final push through Nebraska and Kansas, with total miles near seventeen thousand and speeches across twenty seven states plus Washington DC.

Lincoln Nebraska Bryan Jones Neb William J. Bryan Toller Democratic Natonal Committee Burlington Waldng Coliise Aly Kansas Here Hogan Chicago New York City Upper Red Hook

Bishop Keane Honored by Rome Dispatch

A Rome dispatch to the Central News says the Pope will raise the Buffalo diocese to a metropolitan see with jurisdiction over Rochester Syracuse and Elmira and appoint Bishop Keane a titular archbishop. Cardinal Satolli returned and reported on U S political tensions and McKinley’s likely success, with concerns about future consequences at the next election.

London Rome Central News Buffalo N. Y Rochester Syracuse Elmira Satolli United States Keane Daily News McKinley

Delaware Cites 1500 McKinley Majority, Browne Claims

Hugh C Browne Republican state chairman telegrams that Delaware is not doubtful for McKinley and will deliver about 1000 to 1500 votes. He says Addicks organization did not qualify the vote and regular Republicans completed the work with full registration and poll tax payments. He cites excellent GOP organization and warns against treachery.

Wilmington Del Hugh C. Browne Republican State Committee United Associated Presses Delaware McKinley Addicks

Crash on the Penny near Whitford kills drover

West Chester report says the day express four hours late crashed into a freight train at Whitford killing John Clark of Pleasant Ohio. Clark died after being freed from the caboose. The conductor brakeman and flagman sustained serious injuries and were taken to a Philadelphia hospital. The locomotive and several passengers were damaged but not seriously harmed.

West Chester Pennsylvania Railroad Whitford John Clark Pleasant Ohio Clark Downington Philadelphia

Blizzard Approaches Heavy Snow Hits Dakota and Wisconsin

A fierce storm battered northern Dakota and western areas, with 12 to 15 inches of snow and heavy drifts. Ranchers along the Missouri and Cheyenne river ranges face heavy cattle losses as telegraph lines fail west to Pierre. Milwaukee and central Wisconsin reported widespread blizzard conditions with early snowfalls across Watertown Grand Rapids Mauston Beaver Dam Chilton and Juneau.

Huron Missouri Cheyenne River Pierre Milwaukee Wis Watertown Grand Rapids Mauston Beaver Dam Chilton Juneau Horlcon

Indiana's Majority Senate Victory Expected

Indianapolis November 1 Chairman Gowdy of the Republican state committee issued a signed statement estimating Indiana will yield a Republican plurality of at least 25,000 and possibly 60,000 with silent voting. He predicts the Republicans will elect all thirteen congressmen and a Republican to succeed Voorhees in the Senate.

Indianapolis Gowdy Republican State Committee Indiana United States Senate

Defence of Seaports Report on Coastal Fortifications

General Craighill outlines approved and pending artillery defence projects for key seaports including Portland, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and coastal points from Puget Sound to Galveston. He urges $100,000 yearly for site purchases and fort repairs, notes limited progress due to land purchases, and estimates the nation will be only about one fifth prepared for a first-class power attack by 1897.

Washington Craighill Portland Portsmouth N. H Boston Narragansett Bay Long Island Sound New York Philadelphia Baltimore Hampton Roads Wilmington N. C Charleston Savannah Key Wear Pensacola Mobile New Orleans Galveston San Diego San Francisco Columbia River Puget Sound Cumberland Sound Kennebec New Bedford Penobscot River New Haven New London Port Royal Torturas Fln Congress Crabhill Ann Delaware River

Train altercation leaves one dead two wounded near Beattyville

In Kentucky near Beattyville a desperate train fight occurred between John Hargla and Jerry Caliwell. Hargla was instantly killed and Caliwell wounded by pistols. The feud stemmed from an old grudge. Hargla was cousin to Judge Hargis, a Louisville lawyer and former Kentucky court of appeals judge.

Lexington Beattyville John Hargla Jerry Caliwell Wie Pistola Hargis Louisville Kentucky Court of Appeals

Veteran Williamsport editor Jamesa McMath dies suddenly

Jamesa B. McMath, a veteran Williamsport newspaper man and city editor of the Gazette and Bulletin for 25 years, died tonight from hemorrhages. He was about years old and previously worked in Philadelphia printing houses with relatives.

Williamsport Jamesa B. McMath

Murder at Devil's Lake in North Dakota

At Devil's Lake on November L-R, J. Ii ngsworth was shot and killed yesterday by Thomas Cordner, the city treasurer and prominent local figure. Cordner says the shooting was in self defense after Ingsworth brutal assault.

Devil's Lake N. D

Weather and Politics Mix in Early Morning Dispatch

Morning bulletin notes generally pale but warmer weather and a final estimate of McKinley’s strength by Chairman Hanna. Bryan’s speech ends today as McKinley’s Last Campaign Speech looms. Local festival coverage, social notices, ministers’ sermons, and an election overseers list accompany market updates and suburban happenings.

McKinley Hanna Bryan Enda

Chairman Hanna's Final Estimate of Electoral Votes

Hanna, in a Chicago report, outlines his final forecast for the Electoral College after Tuesday's vote. He shifts Kansas Washington to likely safe for McKinley, lists several states as doubtful or certain to Bryan, and notes changes since Oct. 4 with Missouri and Texas moving to McKinley. He predicts McKinley Hobart will not fall below a large lead based on committee reports and late polls.

Chicago Hitch Republican State Central Committee Mllnois Cook County McKinley Bryan McKintey Illinois Cook Kansas Virginia Washington Missouri Texas Bryant Mr. Hanna Tennessee North Carolina Hobart Idaho Louisiana Montana Utah Hanna Teures

Joseph Smiths Estimate of Presidential Pluralities

Canton Ohio November 1 Major McKinleys secretary Joseph Smith reports compiled estimates from leading Republicans on presidential vote totals by state. The figures split with McKinley favored in many states and Bryan leading in others, producing a national总 tallied result of McKinley about 140000 and Bryan about 103000.

Civil Engineer Peary Recalled for Arctic Duty

Washington reports Civil Engineer R. E. Peary of the United States Navy, on leave for Arctic exploration, must report to the New York Navy Yard where the civil engineering force struggles with current work. Medical Inspector J. L. Neilson will be replaced by Surgeon L. J. Honeberger on November.

Washington R. E. Peary United States Navy New York Hovel Yard J. L. Neilson Maine L. J. Honeberger

Republicans Claim Wyoming Victory Hope in Fusion Ticket

Cheyenne Wyoming November 1 Republicans say sentiment favors fusion ticket but predict only a slim lead over 1000 votes. They claim strong organization and polls show a large McKinley majority amid silver sentiment in the state.

Cheyenne Wyo McKinley

Prominent Cincinnati Capitalist Dies in Parade

In Cincinnati on November 1 Henry Lowenstein a leading capitalist and director of the Cincinnati Abbatol Company collapsed and died while marching in the Found money parade yesterday afternoon.

Cincinnati Henry Lowenstein Cincinnatti Abbatol Company

Weather Forecast for the Middle States and North Regions

New York report notes clear and cooler conditions today with fresh southwest to northwest winds and a gradual temperature rise. By Tuesday unsettled weather may bring higher temperatures and rain in the western zones near the lakes, with southeasterly winds lingering.

New York Middle States

Stuttgarter Woolen Underwear Promoted by Sanitary Wool Line

Finley's advertises Stuttgarter sanitary wool underwear from Lore Horst Stuttgart Germany. It touts military value and a full range for women and children, promising satisfaction and a free illustrated catalogue with prices and material samples on request.

Lore

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