03 Oct 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1896
Page
1
Silk waists priced at 3.95 and 4.95 feature fine black tapefeta silks with shirt yoke backs and tuck cluster fronts. Neck band fitted to wear with linen collars of any shape. Sleeves reflect fashion's latest, while stock is limited and early purchases advised.
Store reports demand exceeding supply for two tone taffeta fabrics. Broken sizes and missing shades expected to be corrected by tomorrow as range is elevated to a promised high standard.
A local retailer touts a full line of flannel shirts in solid colors and fancy plaids. The firm claims strong demand and promises attractive options for shoppers seeking warmth and style this season.
The item describes new waistline designs using tight fitting jersey cloth for the body and silk tapfeta sleeves. Not yet available but expected within a day or two.
The complete line of Buterick's famous paper patterns is showcased as fully as their New York office can supply, highlighting their famed sewing templates and era style for home crafters.
Major McKinley in Canton outlines how business confidence depends on tariff policy and stable prices. He cites rail, farm, and banking sectors, notes the 1893-96 tariff issues, and argues renewed confidence will restore prosperity if tariffs are adjusted.
A Cedar Keys dispatch reports the West India hurricane hitting early Tuesday, causing immense property loss and sweeping away railroad trestles. The storm produced a two foot rise in water, wrecked wharves and silt houses, and left Cedar Keys nearly impassable as cleanup began with rail service expected to resume in about a month.
Yale University declines Pennsylvania's football game offer for this season. In a formal letter dated September 30, 18K from New Haven the president notes many reasons to honor the request but says conditions prevent deviation from current scheduling.
M. H. CiriMth, 64, was arrested at Mount Vernon hotel on a telegram from Boston Chief of Police William B. Watts. He is charged with embezzling $10,000 from the Tilden estate. he admits using some funds but won’t disclose the amount.
Ferdinand Comptuvier, jailed in Tunkhannock since July 4 for the murder of Benjamin Carter at Kinner's Eddy, died in prison after a four day illness. He was scheduled for trial at the November term.
New York October 2 Hastings Card and Paper company assigned with J W Axford as assignee. Liabilities appear around 75000 with nominal assets near 195000. Lesser Bros wholesale clothing dealers at 28 West Fourth Street also failed with liabilities around 15000.
Denver on a soft track Coulter ran an unpaced mile in 1.59, a record 116 seconds faster than prior marks. He used a patent racket geared bike with four sprockets, the gear rated at 97.
William J. Bryan campaigns in Point Pleasant and Charleston West Virginia with Governor MacCorkle and others. He argues the money question is the main issue, cites silver and bi metals, criticizes Republicans for anti tax and anti inflation planks, and notes large crowds and yellow pinned supporters.
Altoona Ga Oct 2 Thomas E Wat son would not confirm or deny reports he contemplates retiring from the Populist ticket He told an AP representative he had no comment beyond saying retirement would defeat Bryan since Middle-of-the-Road Populists would vote for McKinley rather than Bewall He says he has been badly treated in the matter.
Harrisburg hosts the sixth annual tournament of the State Sportsmen's Association. Luzerne wins the L. C. Smith trophy. teams from Harrisburg Reading Philadelphia and Luzerne compete. Lead scorers post totals up to 66 with prizes totaling $22 for Luzerne and sharing for others. The text tournament will be held in Ol City.
The Andes reports a massive fire on September 1 that razed two-thirds of Jaemel burning from Saturday morning to Tuesday night. The blaze started near the Cathedral and destroyed many streets and homes with no water supply within a mile. Loss estimated at 5 million dollars with suspicion of incendiary cause.
Fire sweeps the silk mill at Sterling six miles from Plainfield owned by HH Alfred Streul of New York. Insufficient town resources prevent extinction of the blaze. Mill 300 feet long three stories high with an estimated 200000 dollar loss partly insured. The plant employed 150 workers then and in boom times 200.
Washington reports Secretary Carlisle has refused the request to divide time with Senator Blackburn in any Kentucky campaign speech during the current race.
Weather indications today note northerly winds as Major McKinley addresses two Dole formations and Tiryan buttons west Virginia tour. The issue also contains a Spanish consul incident, bimetallism ideas, Dan's weekly trade review, local parade plans, court matters, and editorials.
Report from Philadelphia dated Oct 2 describes a melee in Jacksonville between Cuban sympathizers and Spanish consul and Pinkerton detectives. No fatalities but injuries to the Spanish party. Spain's Washington minister demands reparation as Laurada steamer rumored to plan another Cuba expedition from Atlantic City area.
Chicago report notes Perry Heath of the Republican committee received a letter from John G. Nicolay stating a famous Lincoln quotation is spurious. Nicolay says Lincoln never said or wrote those lines and warns against distorting them for campaign use.
Chester Pa report says the Russian government is negotiating to purchase the Well-Hi tin steel works machinery. The offer is 8017TH dollars with 90 percent cash upfront and the rest on delivery. The plant includes engines large plate rolls cranes pumps and equipment to start operation.
Harrisburg Oct 2 The state fish commission elected S B Stillwell of Scranton president and D F P Corwin of Bittsbore secretary A committee to codify fish laws was formed with Corwin and Dale Committees were named to oversee hatcheries at Allentown Bristol Erie and Corry The next meeting is set for Scranton in November
Coudersport Pennsylvania October 2 Arthur Lyon a local butcher was acquitted yesterday of murdering George Patterson in Sweden Valley near town. The verdict follows evidence showing Lyon found Patterson in his wife’s bedroom and stabbed him leading to Patterson’s death.
Shipping notices show arrivals and departures with routes between Liverpool Queenstown Stettin Copenhagen and Hamburg. Vessels Weimar Lucania Patria Murat Bismarck Anchoria are noted sailing to Glasgow Bremen New York and Hamburg with origins Southampton Moville and other ports.
New York dispatch notes cloudy conditions across the middle states with possible local rain on coasts and variable winds. Sunday prom ises partly cloudy and warmer with fresh northeasterly winds, potential escalation if a cyclone disturbance near the area is confirmed.
Ad lists various brand name blankets including Finley s 10 4 Diana Plaza Alpine Kingston Siberian California Carolia Chaska and more in white or tan. Extra fine California Blankets priced at 7.46 to 19.50 with crib and cradle blankets also offered in multiple sizes.
This week we offer 20 dozen Silkoline Comfortables with cotton filling size 70 by 80 plain edge at $1.29 and with ruffle at $1.42. They present extraordinary value as the material itself could not be bought at the price.
A concise note indicates full completion across all departments for both wholesale and retail divisions. The brief stresses readiness and uniform availability, suggesting unified stock, pricing, and service levels across the entire business.
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