16 Nov 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1896
Page
1
The catalog notes torn and broken dress goods stock but asserts these flaws do not affect quality or wear. It claims no newer, better, or more desirable fabrics exist on the market for current wear and presents the lots with confidence.
The article comments on overhyped inducements and the risk they backfire if they fail to clear inventory. It notes the local public's temper toward the dress shop promotions and implies careful marketing is needed to avoid misjudgment.
A fragment discusses appealing bar gains across a department and urges viewing them as a suggestion of the broader aim. It emphasizes perceiving the whole with restraint to grasp the underlying objective.
25 pieces of 44 inch fine French Serges in season shading offered at 40 cents at sale price 29 cents.
In am new chev ron weave 20 pieces 8 inch mixed suitings with coridescent effects. Color combinations include Sapphire and Black Myrtle with Black Over and Black Myrtle and Plane Brown and Navy Gae net and Brown Brown and Navy Black and Brown. Leading value at die.
Readable fragments note a product description for a fabric or material named Genuine High Close Imported Heb Saltings. The text specifies a width of 28 inches and a measurement about 20 units, but lacks clear context for use or seller details.
Silk and wool fabric assortments offered in 40 inch width with guaranteed value. Ground hues include Brown Cardinal Green Navy and Garnet with refined color harmonies. Sale price listed as 50 cents.
Real imported all wool severd suiting marketed as a winter weight. Sold as a tie item with attractive effects, marked as a seasonal offering.
A brief ad notes 20 boxes of Scotch Novelty Saltines offered in random snowflake effects and warm soft colors. Sold freely at Tie last week with a sale price of 62 1 2 cents.
Premium 40 inch wide Persian woolen fabric in two tone grounds. Contrasting color effects showcase fine artistic sewing. Not previously sold under one dollar.
80 pieces Lovely Serge Plaid for children's wear or waists offered in two navy and black shades. Medium twill fabric with an unusual finish described as pretty. Fright or subdued colorings. Sale price 33 cents per yard.
A classified advertisement showcases 2 percent novelty plaids and silk stripe fabrics with black crochet trim. The item description notes bright woven tints and a best price reference of 75 cents, signaling a budget textile sale.
Washington report surveys leading senators and representatives on the chance of extra sessions and the fate of tariff and revenue legislation. Views vary, with Dingley bill prospects seen as unlikely in Fifty-fourth Congress and mixed signals about renewed action in the Fifty-fifth.
A fragment notes a committee on wars and means reported to the House last December. The speaker describes the measures as reasonable and judicious and expresses hope the Senate will show mercy to them, potentially obviating the need for an extra congressional session.
Washington reports provisional House composition at 207 Republicans, 201 Democrats, and 1 Populist. Several Republicans and Populists shifting seats, with detailed committee allocations and stances on free silver affecting party balance in the Fifty-fifth Congress.
Official returns from all counties show McKinley and Hobart with 726 008 votes and Bryan and Sewall with 422 004, Republican plurality 2086. Prohibition electors 19074, People's party 61, Free Silver 1078, Jeffersonian 1000, McKinley Citizens 1402, Socialist Labor 15, National 570. McKinley-Hobart total 728 800. Bryan-Sewall 427 127. Galusha A Grow leads congressman at large with 710716 votes. Davenport and Allman receive notable totals among others. Governor Hastings proclamation confirms twenty eight district congressmen and two at large from Pennsylvania.
Shamokin Pennsylvania November 1 The Nelson Shaft fire which has burned since Friday night is expected to force flooding to end the blaze and avert greater damage. Eight hundred workers will lose their jobs as a result of the stoppage.
New York ship notices report the Etruria sailing for New York from Queenstown and the Lient La Bourgogne arriving from New York to Havre. The port at the Lizard shows Schiedam in transit from Amsterdam to New York.
Colonel William S. Jay longtime Republican figure and former state commander of the Union Veterans Union died in Binghamton New York on November 15. He was a prominent Army officer and respected leader within the veterans community.
Canton dispatch describes President-elect McKinley silent on cabinet plans with no announcements yet and notes Chauncey M. Depew as a possible England envoy. Letters from Henry Clews and others tout favorable economic ripple effects from the election and potential cabinet roles for Arkell and other figures.
Washington dispatch reports a steady stance by the administration on Cuba with no anticipated trouble with Spain and policy left for the next administration to decide. Cabinet members say emergency action would be provided if needed as fortifications and coastal defenses are strengthened for possible change in patrol. Army officers along the Atlantic coast push work with dispatch.
Officials reveal tightened security and accelerated readiness for heavy ordnance with secrecy maintained at navy yards. Secretary Lamont aims to show defense progress amid vast wartime expenditures, while officials state drills and precautions are intended to ensure rapid response if a fire or emergency occurs at sea.
Faith in a provisional tariff bill prompts Newark investors to subscribe 50000 dollars to open a patent and enameled leather factory employing five hundred hands. Work will begin immediately.
Senator Marion Butler publishes a letter urging Watson to support joint electoral tickets to back William J. Bryan and oppose McKinley. He argues that following Watson’s advice would ensure electors for the People's party in states with joint tickets and warn against aiding “the common enemy” of trusts and monopolies.
Secretary W L Rankin of the Niagara Falls Power Company activated the main powerhouse switch at Niagara Falls. The 6000 horsepower dynamos connected to transformers fed the Buffalo transmission line, sending electric power beyond the city limits for about twenty two miles for the first time. The effort marked a successful milestone in power transmission.
Old Indiana stage driver George Phillips is found dead in his wagon as his team drifts through Fort Wayne. Phillips, an octogenarian, once drove stages in the area. Nearby reports note deaths and travels of others, including Thomas Ransom in Garysburg North Carolina and Hon. W. J. Breen’s travel plans to Kansas City and Denver.
An era report notes President-Elect McKinley and his cabinet under discussion with a focus on War Affairs and political opinions. Prominent men share views on Blanmarck’s charge while Havana anxieties and Weyler are discussed. Local editorials touch on football, society notices, and market items.
Berlin reports focus on Count von Caprivi severing the Russo German bond from 1844 to 18 10 with Prince Bismarck defending this move as in Germanys interest amid unrest in the Reichstag. Centrist interpellations promise a spirited debate with exchanges over British policy and Russian ties.
A blaze at Port Bowkley near Wilkes Bar Pa destroys the Continental hotel owned by Timothy Galvin and six adjoining houses. With no water supply in the area more than a dozen homes may burn, many owned by miners. Property values reach about ten thousand dollars per lot.
Englishman John McEweta was attacked and killed on the road from Escalon to Sierra Mojada in Chihuahua. He was robbed of 8000 and the bandits fled into the mountains, sparking widespread effort by authorities to capture them.
New York reports show fair to cloudy weather across the Midwest states with fresh southwestern to southeasterly winds. Early stationary temperatures rise later as cloudiness increases near the lake region. Tuesday brings partly cloudy skies, warmer temperatures, and rain in northern districts.
Finley’s offers a stock reducing sale on linens with Damask towels Huck towels and napkins at low prices. Deals include dozen towels from $1.00 to $2.50 and 6-8 napkins from 45¢ to $1.98 per dozen along with table Damasks by the yard and custom table sets.
From 0c to 10.00 each the store promotes crochet quilts as the greatest drive in. Large size hemmed quilts 9c each with a full line of bath blankets and bath towels including the Bismarck.
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