02 Oct 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1896
Page
1
Two silk waists in black Tein fine silk with shirt yoke backs and tuck mounts. Necks prattled for linen collar. Sleeves in latest fashion. Priced at 3.95 and 4.95, a limited stock and early buyers favored. May 11 sale prelude noted.
Officials promise full stock by tomorrow as demand exceeds supply. Some sizes and shades were missing but will be replenished to meet former high standards.
A local retailer touts a full line of flannel shirts in solid colors and fancy plaids. The message urges buyers to view the selection to appreciate the current demand and color options.
A fashion item featuring a snug jersey cloth body and silk taffeta sleeves. The design is not yet available but is expected to arrive within a day or two. The description notes a tight fit emphasizing the figure.
A complete line of Butterick famous paper patterns is advertised as fully stocked from their New York office. The note emphasizes the breadth and authenticity of the pattern collection for home sewing enthusiasts.
Portage county delegation of more than 1600, including McKinley and Hobart clubs and women watch groups, gathered in Canton under rain to hear Major McKinley. He stressed defending American currency, protecting industries, and honoring national duties as Springfield and Canton crowds cheered. The Springfield delegation arrived later, while officers for the meeting were elected and next convention set for Scranton.
A runaway Baltimore and Ohio freight train No 74 with 34 cars crashed into fast freight No 9 near Philson station in Connellsville Pennsylvania after departing Sand Patch tunnel. Several crew members were injured while a tramp was killed. both trains and engines were demolished and tracks will be cleared this afternoon. The Chicago and New York express was diverted via Fairmount and passenger service resumed with freight traffic abandoned.
A Detroit man, Detriot resident Detriet Mich Det. L-Max Klan owski, arreste d for attending a dance he was not wanted at. He howled and lunged at officers, chasing around the desk on all fours and biting at woodwork. He was bound and sent to hospital. doctors suspect hydrophobia.
Third day of the Homeopathic State Medical society convention in Philadelphia features papers on ophthalmology otology and laryngology. Dr H F Schantz of Head Ing presents a detailed discussion on Ophthalmia Neonatorum noting the proportion of the blind in our population.
A disastrous Baltimore and Ohio freight wreck near Philson on the Pittsburg division causes two confirmed deaths with many unaccounted and buried, while several crewmen are injured. Eastbound passenger service for the Cleveland baseball team was halted and sent back to Connellsville as wreck crews work through the debris.
A failed derailment near Crawlerville east of Altoona involved a tied chain on a track as the Wees accommodation train limped through. Two men fled into the woods after being seen running away, while investigators suspect the act aimed at wrecking the St Louis express and others previously targeted in recent weeks.
At the Republican state convention Roger Wolcott was nominated for governor and Olin for lieutenant governor by acclamation. Ed ward P. Shaw John W. Kimball and Hosea Moulton were renominated. The platform endorses the St Louis National convention platform and opposes free coinage of silver. It favors tariff policies revenue for national expenditures debt reduction reciprocity protection of American industries and workers.
Maritime traders and passenger liners reported in New York and other ports. Ships arriving include Havel from Bremen and Southampton Teutonic from Liverpool Queenstown Alesia from the Mediterranean and Persia from Hamburg. Departures include Nor mania for Hamburg and Werra for Genla Spree at Hremerhaven and Columbia for Cherbourg Museuehuseuiv London. Sailer bound for New York Kaiser aeaneus II from Genoa Mobile Lan ow.
Pottaville Pennsylvania Ort. 1 The wage rate for miners in the lower anthracite region rises by 8 percent above the base of 5 dollars for the last half of September and first half of October. The average coal price at the five collieries measured was 2 dollars 60 cents per ton at tide water.
A Jacksonville dispatch reports a catastrophic Florida hurricane that struck Cedar Key and zigzagged through twenty towns. At least fifty people killed with many more missing or injured. towns like Williston, High Springs, Lake City, and Kings Ferry show severe destruction. Insurance estimates place losses around two million dollars, with fatalities reported in multiple counties and communities.
In Menominee Michigan Cedar River women competed for a silver pitcher and a diamond ring. Mrs J J Rue won both contests and surprised her husband who had saved every stick of wood. The wood-sawing trend spreads to nearby communities.
Three young immigrants reach port in steerage aboard the Saale. Woodislow Hradlavaky, age six, his four year old sister Theophile, and their four year old brother Joseph, are from Poland then Russia. Their mother died recently, and they travel to join their father in Chicago.
They lack money and do not know their father’s address. The two children were taken to Ellis Island and will be detained there until a verifiable address for their father is obtained, after which they will be sent to him.
Ottawa reports trainmen firemen conductors and engineers across the Canadian Pacific system held mass meetings praising the telegraphers stand and declaring willingness to join a strike if required. Resolutions urged grand officers to call out members along the line to the Pacific coast.
Six people die after Tuesday's hurricane in Maryland. In Montgomery and Baltimore counties, victims include Dr. ALC Shernan of Olney and several African American residents. A Time Kiln demolished in Baltimore county killed an unknown sleeper. widespread property damage follows.
Governor Hastings has received a request from North Carolina’s governor to appoint two delegates to a convention in Asheville on October 21 22 and 24 to select a national tower. He will appoint two delegates when suitable attendees are found. On October 7 he visits Ambler for a farmers meeting and will speak on agriculture.
Attorney General McCormick issues an opinion to the secretary of the commonwealth stating that the independent party's vote in Allegheny county last fall carries no authority to file certificates of nomination. The ruling rejects certificates for legislative, senatorial, and congressional races but does not affect the independent county ticket.
Senator Gray spoke at a Sound Money league ratification meeting in Wilmington to nominate Palmer Buckner electors and Thomas F Bray ard Jr for Congress. About 5,000 attendees listened as he, though ill, addressed the crowd with earnestness and evident appreciation of his campaign stance.
Alabama Populist leader Captain Reuben F. Kolb editor of the People's Tribune endorses Bryan and Sewall along with the Democratic ticket, arguing Watson’s withdrawal would help the cause. An American editorial urges Sewall and Watson to withdraw to unify support for a single candidate. National Populist Chairman Jones says Sewall stays on the ticket unless he resigns.
General Brooks learns of armed groups near Leadville as the Cloud City Miners Union votes to continue the wage fight at $5 per day. Two hundred members quit, operators plan to hire outsiders, and militia may stay long to deter similar incidents.
Newport Pa Oct 1 A wagon driven by Mussell Harting with clerk A W Rho ugh and Edgar M Noll was struck by the New York and Chicago Limited Express at Walnut Street crossing. Harting was killed in a mangled state while Noll survived with scalp injuries. Harting was the son of ex Burgess W M Tlott ing.
Elwood C. Siler a Quaker minister from Kokomo Indiana West Middleton died at 66 after ten days of incessant hiccoughing. Physicians failed to halt the fit despite a full medical council's efforts.
The Franklin sugar refinery in Philadelphia will shut down in a few days for an indefinite period due to a heavy import surge and large on loan sugar stocks. The plant can process about 400 barrels per day.
Morning briefing notes a varied day with weather at McKinley and distant storm news. Reports mention a captain standing by, voter activity, a presidential injury in a reviewing stand collapse, and local firemen noting a lack of coverage in Scranton.
Albert Kreonts and Wilmer Dull planned a hunting outing in Johnstown Pennsylvania on October 1. Koonts, thinking the rifle unloaded, aimed at his wife and pulled the trigger. The bullet lodged in her brain and she was expected to die.
London dispatch reports Vienna correspondent says major powers have agreed to a peaceful settlement of the eastern issue. The accord is described as honorable to all parties and guarantees future Armenian safety.
The Washington government released a September public debt statement showing a net rise in the public debt as cash in the treasury decreases. Total cash in the treasury is reported at $819 million.
Landis of Philadelphia wins the new Furker gun trophy at the State Sportsmen's Association tournament held October first.
In the middle states expect fall and cooler weather with fresh NW to NE winds. Temperature will rise slowly after a cooler spell with variable winds turning easterly by Saturday.
Advertises numerous blankets including Diana Alpine Chaska and California brands in white tan grey and assorted sizes. Prices range from 0.18 to 14.75 with kid and cradle blankets also listed. Includes mentions of extra fine California blankets and a Sears style listing.
This week we feature 20 dozen Silkoline Comforta sheets with best cotton filling. Sizes 70 by 80 inches, plain edge $1.29, with ruffle $1.42. An extraordinary value as the material alone could not be bought at this price.
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