17 Nov 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1896
Page
1
The notice asserts full guarantee of reductions by the seller and warns that failure to meet hoped for promises could misjudge the temper of the Scranton buying public.
A fragmented note discusses ten Lats as specified and hints at a larger, tempting event. The writer invites accepting these as a sample of the whole to better grasp what occurred, noting departures and equal temptations throughout.
26 pieces of 44 inch fine French Serges offered in the most effective shadings of the season. Cloth sold at a bold sale price of 29c, with quick sale implied.
The passage lists color combinations and pairings for a product or design line with options such as Sapphire and Black Myrtle and Black Navy and Town Brown and Navy as examples. It appears to be a catalog fragment without a clear event or outcome.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a Cheviot sailings item, noting a width around sy inches and a tow element. The readable text fragments provide limited context on origin and purpose.
The listing offers 400 inch wide Persian novelties in SUK and Wiel with colors Brown Cardinal Green Navy or Garnet. Groundwork described as laid with exquisite color harmonies. Sale price set at 50 cents.
A fragment notes teal imported AN wool severd suitines priced at 750. The jagged text hints at winter weight fabrics with unusually attractive effects. Unclear catalog details but emphasizes a sale tag.
An odd item described as a booted novelty saltings in a random snow bike effect appears in warm soft color symphonies. It is presented as a freely sold tie with a last week sale at 62 1-2 cents.
Grounded Persian novelty fabric in two tone weave 40 inch width. Crafted with artistic sewing contrasts and rich color effects. Priced at 75 cents per yard, previously not offered under one dollar.
A damaged OCR note describes Eighth Lot 1S pieces joined with French Storm Serge in medium twill and a notably pretty finish. Colors listed include two shades of Navy and Mack, noted as a grand value for a tie.
An auction item lists a ninth lot offering Lovely Serge Plaide for children's wear in muted tones. The description notes restrained colorings and a sale price of 33 cents.
A brief item highlights High Novelty Plaids and Silk Stripes with Black Crochet Work layered over bright woven tints. Mentions best previous price and notes emphasis on fabric variety.
Shipwrecked seamen flee death after a British steamer sinks near Colorado Reef. They are detained by Spanish soldiers near Havana, mistreated, and later released to a British consul in New York. Reports of fighting near Pine Dell Rio emerge as authorities seek reliable details.
In a Rochester meeting of the Knights of Labor General Assembly delegates debated civil service reform and binding to a merit system. They approved a plan to lobby for federal laws and a postal bank proposal while selecting Louisville for the next convention site and urging members to withdraw from the Musicians Mutual Protective Association by January 1897.
The Philadelphia Wool Merchants Association held a large meeting on November 16 to urge passage of the Dingley Bill as an emergency measure. President Louis S. Fiske was authorized to form a three member committee to lobby Washington and influent representatives in the wool and woolen interests nationwide.
Wichita Kansas November 16 If the plans of Charles Jayne the hunter and authority on wild game are carried out the greatest private game preserve in the United States would be created by purchasing 200000 acres of New Mexico land for the purpose.
Delegates to the twenty third annual Woman s Christian Temperance Union convention gathered at Schuyler Memorial house in St Louis. Devotional exercises led by Mrs Charlton Edblam of New York opened the day as committees heard proposals on financial plans and fundraising. A memorial session and reports from Missouri leaders highlighted progress amid economic pressures.
Unusually large number of visitors gathered at the McKinley residence today. Major and Mrs McKinley greeted callers through the day. Two pinek Wil specks of American eagle specimens arrived from White wand S&S CO and were sent to the city park by Major McKinley.
The protracted bulletin from Terre Haute Indiana indicates United States Senator Voorhees’s condition is not in accord with expectations. Friends and family report Mrs Reese Voorhees says the senator was gravely ill at one point, but is now gradually recovering.
William d Terrill, owner of the Hyperion Cafe in New Haven, shot his wife in Hamden this afternoon and then killed himself. Terrill had recently begun divorce proceedings against his wife.
John Hoyer, 25, of Wilkes-Barre, was killed in a Panieh mine accident when a shot fired by him caused coal to collapse, crushing him and breaking every bone in his body.
London reports Mrs Ava Merritt wife of George William Merritt of New York died Saturday night in the city from an overdose of laudanum taken to ease neuralgia head pain.
Industry reports crowded with Bethlehem and Edanor Thomson steel works resuming full operations. The Consolidated Steel and Wite company expand in Full, with 3000 workers, while Wertinghouse and Weetinghouse plants add staff. Eden Thomson at Braddock wins orders for 4000 tons of rails for Japan. Locomotive orders come from Northern Pacific and other lines as factories prepare for full employment again.
An eight story Roxbury hotel building suffered a dynamic blast when a dynamite cartridge was hurled down a chimney and exploded wrecking the Kitchen to the tap suite. Henry T. Durrell and family occupied the area. Two other cartridges were found on the roof, none exploded. Five people in the kitchen escaped injury though bricks harmed two. Rumors suggest ownership dispute.
A Canton newspaper describes a novelty present for William McKinley from Goreten Connecticut. The item resembles a weld dinner bell melt and is likened to a moon. It is linked to Mother Bailey of revaluation ary and to a heroic act during a bridle of the British squadron near Porte Trim. A commemorative card, tied to the gift, cites the Story of the golden tail and names the Thomas Starr Society of the Children of the Revolution.
Delegates in Athinte announced Chas as the Democratic nominee for the United States Senate after a party vote. He secured 4 votes with 89 required for nomination, while Clas collected 51 votes last Friday and benefited from today’s first ballot. he has led state campaigns as speaker of the house and senate president, and chaired the Democratic state executive committee.
In New Bloomfield Pennsylvania the jury failed to return a true bill against Dr Themis L for the murder of De George and Henry. Johnston charged with criminal intimacy with Henry and allegedly wounded his wife. Judge Lye postponed the trial to the January term due to Johnston’s illness and the wife’s injuries.
San Francisco probate action over the James G. Fair estate ends when Dr Mare Levingston withdraws the petition to probate the celebrated will. The executor alleged opposition by the Fair heirs, with Mrs Nettie Craven as custodian, leaving the pencil will supporters without funds to sustain court claims.
A motion by Pair children’s attorneys leads to probate of a will dated Sept 21, 18 with reference to Mrs Craven. The dispute concerns legality of property deeds from Sengitor to Craven and claims tied to a large estate above 220 million dollars, with Craven seeking conversion of her claim to property claimed under wills.
In an incident at the armory last evening Colonel Anthony ordered John Casper to quit “noise” and Casper then knocked the colonel down twice. Casper was arrested while Governor Bushnell ordered his release and he will be tried for insubordination.
Walter Bass a leader in the Bull Durham Tobacco Company origin, died at his Plainfield home after a four week illness. Born in Baltimore, he helped build the tobacco plantation during the war, later moving to New York where he helped organize Bull Durham. He retired five years ago and leaves two sons Walter and William and four daughters, two of whom are teachers.
President elect McKinley replies to Governor Hastings praising Pennsylvania’s large majority. He closes with best wishes and notes gratitude. Hastings and staff have secured rooms at Arlington for the inauguration, with uncertain national participation.
Reports from Rome say Princess Elvira daughter of the pretender to the Spanish throne visited her sister and ran away with Count Folshi an artist who is married. She took jewels valued at 000 and the couple's whereabouts are unknown amid a society uproar.
The general committee of the Methodist Episcopal Church continued its work on apportionment of home mission funds this morning. Discussion centered on the annexation of Hawaii with several bishops in favor while Bishop Turet warned that annexation would be a mistake and predicted the people would vote it down if proposed.
The annual report by General Stanton paymaster general of the United States indicates a year over year decrease in expenditures. It notes reduced informal volunteering and a trend toward fewer online costs, with other lines of budget showing changes in the usual military expenditures.
Incomplete OCR text describes a fire or building incident at a grocery-related site on a street with references to a Stanwood area. It notes damage, coverage by insurance, and loss details, but key specifics are illegible.
In Norrinstown Pennsylvania a builder named Merl Vind suffered a broken neck in a collapse at a work site this afternoon. Authorities report the accident occurred while a reefer and wires were being installed, with a witness indicating workers were bending and caving in.
A fragment from the Washington dispatch reports President appointing W B Ferman of line to serve as commissioner of internal revenue with Th AliMboe noted as a preselected figure in the administration.
The column lists weather indications fair with southerly winds and notes a sailor's complaint. It mentions evolving business sentiment, political commitments in Bryan Baye democracy, steel pool efforts, tide matters in Common Pleas Court, and an editorial about local district requisitions. Also referenced are a theater last night review and a Wall Street markets segment.
A tame session in Berlin discussed neutrality treaty explainations and the Russia Germany link. Prince Herbert Bismarck stayed silent citing lack of solid evidence to challenge reports from the Hamburger Nachrichten.
Frank Buralya 25 was jailed by Alderman Millar for a knife assault on Mrs. John Leper at a Green River residence near the Delaware and Hudson depot. The Leper couple delayed filing charges until September after the incident last June when the husband was away. Buralya was captured after a chase once a warrant surfaced and he returned to the city.
The Scranton Baptist Ministerial Association held a morning meeting at the Hoplist church on Peon Avenue. Fifteen ministers attended with Rev AL B of News of Dunmere presiding. Rev W J Ord and Rev Mr William led devotions and Mr Deevheue read an exegesis on Hebrews. The session focused largely on a discussion will be prepared.
Mrs. Philinda Race died at her Madison township home early Sunday morning at age years. Interment will be at Hallertor Ville cemetery. She is survived by three children Le Ro Tollet of this city, Mrs Emma Fildes of Madison, and Harry Race of Dunmore.
The boy of Little Girls was sent to the reform prison for five years for enticing and dealing with a minor, taken from Philadelphia after a trial. Other youths admitted to stealing money from a peanut stand were placed in reform custody, some returning to their homes after sentencing. The prisoners included D. Perber Enos Hall and Albert Hasta, with the facility located in Chester.
Montgomery reports indicate a tense early vote with two balloting rounds and the first ballot forthright in Overs & OW. Petrus of Selma as governor candidate, General Petia described as influential in state affairs, and district changes place prominent Alabama senators from Selma with shifts in Twentieth Alabama governance.
Fragmentary OCR mentions arrival and shipping items in New York in November with unclear destinations and entities such as Antwerp and Gihratter. The readable facts are partial and non-specific.
In the Midwest and surrounding states a warm front brings variable winds and chances of rain. By Wednesday expect clear cooler air with northwesterly winds and temperatures dipping near freezing in the upper Delaware and Hudson valleys.
Finley’s announces special linen sales to reduce stock. Damask towels, Huck towels, napkins, and table linens discounted with many items priced per dozen or yard. Aimed at clearing inventory with emphasis on value and selection across multiple linen categories.
The advertisement lists price cuts to 8c for large hemmed pillow cases and bath blankets and towels including the Bismarck line. It also notes a sale on fall time items from a crochet quilt collection and bed linens with prices from 1.00.
Product listing shows Atlantic Lead, French Zinc, Ready Mixed Tinted Gloss Paints, Strictly Pure Linseed Oil and Guarantee offerings with emphasis on quality and brand names for household use.
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