28 Nov 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1896
Page
1
The notice advertises a markdown sale on damaged fabrics with new stock styles and enticing pricing. It emphasizes last year's stock and irresistible bargains across all lots, urging buyers to act.
A novelty shop sale item note highlights a display where each item is described as a unique novelty. The short item line hints at a themed bargain counter setup.
The text notes that the theories cited are deemed accurate across all situations. It emphasizes reliance on these theories for consistent results and informs readers of their trusted status.
A local retailer showcases tweed and winter weight fabrics in a refined collection. The display features a favorite color scheme, refined patterns, and seasonally priced offerings aimed at smart dressers.
Woolen novelty items offered in a Paris and London trend with color harmonics. The current season introduces sale pricing at four and a half cents per piece.
Readable OCR fragment notes 45 inch seated Cheviot suitings in super soft color mixtures. Mentions Scotia's rooms and fires, Hight Winter weight, present season price. Details and entities incomplete.
A dressy all wool crochet fabric in 40 inch width remains a leading favorite. Present sale price is 50 cents.
Subdued color patterns describe a versatile fabric for quiet dressers. The listing notes present season price and sale price for the fabric, with a tie and item details.
Stylish 42 inch brocade novelties offered in superb two tone Walet shades with novel effects. Present season price is $1.00. Sale price is 75 cents.
Present season's price is $1.00. Describes fabric with silk and wool mix and a highly finished face.
A catalog note lists 46 inch Noude Novelties in Black effects over Green Plum Garnet and Brown grounds with the Present season's price at $1.00. The item is described as a decorative fabric or trim suitable for period clothing or upholstery.
40 inch silk and wool Repps described with infrared descent effects in the latest colorings. Present season price listed as 00, sale price 8&c.
New silk and wool fabric styles attract shoppers at Beason with exclusive designs that sold quickly at 1.25 dollars per item.
Reports from Jacksonville describe heavy fighting between Weyler and Maceo forces in Pinar Del Rio with expected official details unclear. Trials in Havana proceed for Julio Sanguily, an American, with public proceedings set for December 21.
London report says the Beek Laborers' Union officials indicate a general strike potential as ballots arrive from England and Europe. The Hamburg action sparked clashes with new workers heading to Tilbury then Hamburg while London officials deny involvement.
John C. Sheehan denied retirement rumors and said he would remain leader as long the organization wishes. He stated no dissensions exist in Tammany Hall and no reorganization is needed. He added that Croker is content with life and not seeking an active political career.
Judge Datine of the United States circuit court announced at Philadelphia that he will appoint a receiver for the Pennsylvania Traction Company of Lancaster County on Monday at 10 a.m. The action follows traction troubles and signals a court-ordered restructuring.
The Association of Colleges held its tenth annual convention in Philadelphia with preparatory schools from the Middle States and Maryland in attendance. University of Pennsylvania hosts sessions on admission requirements and college preparation, with speakers from Cornell Johns Hopkins and other institutions. Leaders debated high school influence and the role of college entrance standards at the gathering.
Professor Andrew West confirms President Cleveland has purchased the residence of Mrs Slidell at 7 Bayard Avenue Princeton. The sale ends weeks of negotiations and ties Cleveland to Princeton after his presidency. The property sits on the village’s western edge with a scenic outlook, near Professor Mulligan Slavin’s home, and is described as highly desirable.
In New York a bridge manufacturers firm and Browlwar have suspended payments. Authorities blame the collapse on cloak raids during the war years undermining credit. Meyers ros faces spread of rumors over the past five to six weeks affecting credit.
Key Wert Florida reports BL Pendleton, a lifelong Dremocrit and New York Journal correspondent, was arrested this morning amid irregularities in his passport. He is expected to appear in Clvette tomorrow night.
Tarcelora reports a steamer bound for Manila carrying two tons of iron for reinforcement of the Spanish column fighting insurgents in the Philippines. The vessel also transported war material.
New York, November 77. Frank Erne of Buffalo defeated George Dixon at the Roadway Athletic Club after a ten o clock start, earning the decision in a 29 round featherweight championship bout.
Ex congressman Bynum says Republicans may harness sound money coalition after McKinley victory. He cites one to one and a half million sound money Democrats and urges conservative tariff and currency action to avert financial panics and retain power. The meeting call will come next week from General Warner and Dr Bowen with Bryan possibly in attendance.
Butler Pa November 27 A party at the Cappeau residence near Redhead Station ends in murder and suicide after a quarrel. James Steffer 18 is wounded and dies later. Gerard Wright the stepson uses a hatchet and then slashes his own throat in front of witnesses. Evidence suggests a longstanding feud and recent threats.
Judge Bradley ruled the court would not judge the governors choice of punishment. The key issue was whether Turbide stood before the governors fully informed and admitted the charge. The jury affirmed the fairness, and Turbide said he would appeal.
London dispatch says a massacre of Armenians occurred near Diarbekir with rumors that more than 600 persons were killed. The Daily News will publish the Constantinople dispatch tomorrow.
Chicago reports an interview with a local Cuban League agent claiming U S recognition of Cuban independence will trigger twenty thousand American recruits to aid Cuba. The agent cites McKinley’s support and predicts Cuba's freedom within three months of U S action.
Canton Ohio November 27 Major McKinley endures a gray day as visitors call at the McKinley mansion Governor Foraker is expected tomorrow. A New York artist George M Pellite has worked on a portrait for three months and hopes to finish soon. McKinley receives Thanksgiving greetings from Americans nationwide.
A historic northwest storm halts trade across Minnesota North Dakota and South Dakota with five foot drifts and zero to twenty one degree readings. Rail traffic collapses while Moorehead Fargo and Fergus Falls report near total shutdowns as Oregon also records extreme cold and grain damage feared.
Willam Fr Marley an engineer at the public building in Denver California was discharged after civil service investigators found he organized political fund solicitations. Post office employees appointed by Marley were said to have contributed funds and attended meetings at Marley’s rooms used as headquarters. The Treasury secretary ordered dismissal and the case moves to the Justice Department for action with possible penalties up to 5000 dollars or three years imprisonment.
Lancaster Pa November 27 the grand jury investigating county prison management filed a sensational report charging prison officials with grave abuses Immoral women were admitted to the prison at night and gross immoralities were practiced Many officials are relatives of inspectors and not answerable to the keeper The panel recommends removing prison management from political influence and placing appointment power with the court
In Phiinfield New York area on November 27 the expert trap-shooters competition for the silver trophy saw William Westlen of Franklin, Pa defeat Charles Smith of Phiinfield by a score of 0 in 7 of 1.
Reports from Athens on November 27 describe severe flooding that displaced and scattered bodies from Piraeus cemetery. Rescue teams search for missing victims as officials expect higher death toll from the disaster.
In Havana and New York unclear lines report arrests of persons linked to rebel sympathy. Authorities plan deportations tomorrow to unspecified destinations including Fernamie Ito and the Chafurines.
Idaho Senator Initche says in an interview there is no plan to alter the Dingley tariff now. he calls the bill an old failed measure and predicts silver advocates will lose power in the next Congress and the 1900 election.
The Cardinal Sortolli moves to the United States this evening from Tunisia where he had rested. He is visiting in preparation for the upcoming consistory and will attend in person.
Frankfort Ky November 27 official tally shows Kentucky electors split McKinley two to Kyran one with Kash and Smith leading the Republican slate. Contests arise as two Republican electors appear tied and the remaining electors face selection. In Vindlas Ohio two hundred additional workers will be hired next week at the Falun wire plant to operate night and day.
Morning weather calls for showers and cooler temperatures. A Cuba incident, a political dispute, and various local items appear in this edition. Also includes society notes, religious mentions, and advice columns.
The jury ruled in favor of the Metropolitan club against Prince Iturbide, the adopted heir of Maximilian of Mexico, who was expelled by the club's board of governors. The decision marks a setback for Iturbide in the disputed matter before the court.
Denjimin Apioro Gould famed astronomer dies last night after a brief illness. Steamship arrivals show Phoenixeta and Geno sailing, with Mulda departing Naples for New York in later reports.
Tremen merchants report the Tremen warehouse foreman has offered a compromise with striking employees as a wage dispute unfolds. The move aims to avert a broader stoppage and resume normal operations.
In the Middle States today partly cloudy with falling temperatures and brisk southwest winds. Rain followed by northwest winds. In New York fair but decidedly colder, with brisk west and northwest winds.
Sales of ladies combination suits in gray white and broken lots with prices from 31.50 to 32.09, white gray and black outfits, fleece lined vests and pants at low prices, children fleece lined vests and pants two cents, and wool and camel hair shirts for men offered at low ea r prices.
The Stutgarter Sanitary Underwear advertises 10 dozen ladies cashmere hone at 2bc te and me, plus ladies’ fleece-lined hose in several qualities. A full line of children's hosiery is also offered, with a well known assortment not specified.
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