07 Oct 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1896
Page
1
An advertisement touts black taffeta silks with shirt yoke backs and tuck cluster fronts. It highlights a fitted neck brand for linen collars and 18 inch sleeves. Prices claim to be under value and stock is limited, urging early purchases.
The demand exceeds supply with two tone taffeta waists. Officials say broken sizes and missing shades will be replenished by tomorrow restoring the former high standard.
A local apparel shop promotes a full line of flannel in solid colors and fancy plaids. The ads promise strong stock and attract shoppers with phrases about meeting demand and impressive visuals.
A fashion note reports new waistline styles with a tight fitting jersey body and silk taffeta sleeves arriving soon. Shipments are expected within a day or two, signaling upcoming catalog updates and styling options.
Complete line of abut terick patterns described as the famous paper pat terns available in their New York office. note the full range is offered in stock.
Washington dispatch notes Republicans claim 22 or more electoral votes with Wyoming Oregon and Washington likely, Michigan uncertain. Durbin says Michigan tighter, Minnesota projectted but not secure, Wisconsin deemed safely Republican, while southern states look unlikely for McKinley. Portlands betting figure backs Oregon.
At the head marters William H Hahnu authorized a bold claim that Ohio would support McKinley with a wager of 60 000 dollars. The statement signals strong backing for the Ohio campaign as political finance and betting norms intersect in this tense moment.
Governor Hastings presided at a Harrisburg meeting of the state college and university council. A report on college entrance requirements was presented with no minimum standard adopted. The council reviewed a draft biennial report for the legislature and urged legislation to require council approval before changes to names locations or governing bodies of institutions. It cites abuses by Philadelphia medical colleges and calls for elevating the common school system. A legislation committee was named including Chancellor Holland Provost Harrison, Attorney General McCormick and the state superintendent.
The report describes slow returns under a new Australian ballot law in Florida. Democrats, Republicans, and Populists share the field with Prohibitionists running a governor candidate. Estimates place Democratic lead around 20,000 with potential gains in the legislature.
George Fred Williams informed Secretary of State Olin that he would not accept the Farnell hall convention nomination for governor. The Farnell group claimed a Democratic convention, but electoral officials question its legality and authority to certify nominations. Williams did not withdraw his name by the required form, leaving the issue unresolved.
Three men killed in a Pennsylvania railroad wreck near Donahue Station are named Peter Cavanaugh Reuben Harkins and Noah Greenwood all from Homestead. Michael Holliday a brakeman died from injuries. The victims were en route to Johnstown for a firemen's convention.
On October 1 the People's party submitted electors and Congressmen at large nomination papers with 2850 signatures at the state department. Many other papers are filed as the first day for filing nominations closes in the secretary of the commonwealth’s office.
Edward Bates of Maryland was arrested in Bethlehem for shooting brakeman John ONeill of Philadelphia on a North Pennsylvania milk train at Rock Hill Maryland. ONeill, shot as crew repelled a tramp boarding attempt aboard the moving train.
Harrisburg October 6 objections were filed in Dauphin county court to the certificate of nomination issued to OT Magee as the Democratic candidate in the Forty third senatorial district. The objections are by James E O Donnell the regular Democratic candidate.
Mariners report Mohawk from Trendon and Amsterdam from Hutter dale and Boulogne sighted. Munchen from New York bound for Bremen passed Liege aud Aurania from New York for Liver pool passed Brow Head.
Arthur Sewall's acceptance letter as Democratic vice presidential candidate was released today. The document presents the silver platform arguments and outlines his stance against the current administration.
Providence H 1 Oct 6 The Republican state convention after selecting electors adopted a resolution inviting men of all affiliations to join in the crusade for sound money.
A large Democratic mass meeting was held in Phillipsburg New Jersey this evening with Mary E Lease as the featured speaker. Lease was enthusiastically received by the attendees.
The report covers William Jennings Bryan's Silver movement events in Indiana. Highlights include 15 white roses shown in New Albany, crowds from 60 to 1,000 at Silver Grove, and Bryan's Gold and Silver coinage stance with audience reactions at Sellersburg Seymour Columbus Indianapolis and other towns.
New York political gathering reports a bright outlook for the Democratic party. Chairman Danforth says the chairmen are correct and they will carry New York for Ryan and Sewall. The meeting notes a Republican majority cut of at least 40,000.
Lieutenant-Colonel Granados led a Spanish relief action at Cantabria after Rebels attacked Spanish columns. Heavy fighting lasted two hours with the rebels suffering about eighty killed and many wounded while Spanish losses included twelve dead and over ninety wounded among officers and men.
At Johnstown the seventeenth annual State Firemen's association convention opens with saloons closed at eight. Scranton's name is not presented for the next gathering after caucus decisions and alleged Scranton newspaper misreports. Isadore Coolman wins vice president support with Wilkes-Barre delegates, as five candidates vie for four posts.
London reports no communications between Great Britain and the United States on arbitration for over a month. October likely to bring Venezuela developments. Britain not making concessions. Chamberlain sails home seeking quick solution but must await Lord Salisbury’s approval. Foreign office hopes for near progress while focusing on the eastern question.
A morning update recounts remarks by Major McKinley to unidentified figures, notes on Bryan’s Westward Victory prospects for the Republicans, and includes briefs on local sports, publishers weekly budget items, and assorted civic notes. The text lists various topics such as hospital matters, county institute events, music versus medicine, suburban happenings, Wall Street, and opening religious conventions. It also references historical debates between Lincoln and Douglas and comments on paper quality and wartime bravery.
A rain soaked Canton crowd heard N. E. Graham assert 31 Clarion county blast furnaces halted under McKinley law, hurting wages and employment. The visit included miners, farmers and workers urging policy to revive manufacturing, home markets, and full-year employment.
President Faure proposed a toast praising the Czar for uniting France and Russia in peace. The Czar thanked Paris as the center of genius and culture, expressing gratitude for the warm welcome and the enduring friendship between the two nations.
In the middle states today expect cloudy to partly cloudy skies with local showers and brisk winds possibly becoming gusty. The north and western areas trend toward clearing, then a cold wave. On pen Ney, clear and colder with frosty northwest winds and sharp frosts.
A garbled ad lists various blankets in white and tan colors with prices from $0.98 to $16.45 and mentions crib and cradle blankets in all sizes. Numerous misspellings obscure exact brands and locations.
This week we feature 20 dozen Silkoline Comforta ble beds with cotton filling in size 70 by 80 and plain edges priced at 1.29 with ruffle 1.42. The materials themselves could not be bought at this price and the offer is presented as extraordinary value.
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