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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1896

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Fine Black Taffeta Blouses Priced Below Value

Made up in black taffeta with yoke backs and tuck fronts. Linen collars fit 18. Sleeves 18. Prices 3.95 and 4.35, said to be well below value. Limited stock. early buyers advised to view now.

Two Tone Waists Demand Outpaced Stock Shortfall

Demand for Two Tone waists exceeded supply and broke the pace. Officials say broken sizes and missing shades will be replenished by tomorrow with the range restored to former high standard.

Flannel Street Wear Demand Drives Full Color Line

A textile feature highlights strong demand for flannel street wear with a full line of solid colors and fancy plaids. The items are described as appealing at every point and likely attract buyers with their versatility and style.

New Waist Garment With Tight Jersey and Silk Sleeves

This item notes a new waist garment featuring a body of tight fitting jersey cloth and silk taffeta sleeves not yet in stock but expected within a day or two. It emphasizes readiness for upcoming shipments and delivery timing.

Butters Patterns Line Highlighted in New York Office

A complete line of Butterick famous paper patterns is showcased as fully available from their New York office, emphasizing breadth and accessibility for customers seeking sewing designs.

Butterick New York

McKinley Visit by Indiana Club in Canton

The Indiana McKinley club arrived in Canton to meet Major McKinley. He spoke on money, explaining government revenue sources, taxation, and the folly of wealth creation apart from labor. He urged backing tariff policy to fund public expenses and praised the Republican stance against free trade and cantonal reform.

Canton McKinley Club Indiana Major McKinley A. B. Jenkins Goodland Wich McKinley Lawn McKinley Gies Club United States United State Republican Party

Agriculturalists Meet in Ambler Pa Oct 7

The autumn meeting of the Pennsylvania board of agriculture opened in Ambler with Governor Hastings absent. Hutchinson presided as the governor arrived from Philadelphia amid a street parade. Sessions featured addresses on road maintenance and farm economics, with farmer crowds filling the opera house. Hastings argued for supply and demand over currency debates, citing wheat price shifts and railroad factors, stressing the need for strong domestic markets and propping policies to support farmers.

Ambler Pennsylvania Tee Board of Agriculture Hastings HH. EH. Hutchingon Huntingdon County Philadelphia Powell Childs Plymouth Opera House Hiovernor Hasting State Agricultural Department Pennsylvania Tie America Ametiuin Ted

Judge Porter Accepts Nomination on Chicago Platform

New York Oct 7 Judge Wilbur F Porter regular Democratic candidate for governor sent a formal acceptance letter stating he stands on the Chicago platform and Alfaio. He pledges to back Bryan and Bewall and to promote bimetallism and restoration of silver as a monetary standard to benefit all classes and advance national prosperity.

Chicago New York Eliott Danforth Democratic State Committee Wilbur F. Porter Porter Alfaio Bryan Bewall

Chauncey Depew Draws 10,000 at Galesburg Speech

Chauncey M. Depew addressed about 10,000 supporters in a large Republican tent in Galesburg with a two hour speech. A 4,000 strong parade preceded the address, featuring voters from across the country. Depew criticized William Jennings Bryan and his free silver stance, drawing frequent applause.

Chauncey Depew Galesburg Chauncey M. Depew Depew Mr. Bryan

Prohibition Candidates Address Small Trenton Meeting

In Trenton New Jersey Joshua Levering and Hale Johnson Prohibition party presidential hopefuls spoke to an audience of about 20 men and women. They attacked the currency issue as less important than liquor traffic arguing saloon closures would restore national prosperity and criticized the Republican and Democratic parties.

Trenton N. J Oct. T Joshua Levering Hale Johnson Prohibition Party

Cambria Iron plant at Johnstown to resume Monday

It was stated at Cambria Iron company offices in Philadelphia that the Johnstown plant, shut down today, will resume on Monday. The temporary suspension is described as due to machinery adjustments and operating department preparations, not trade conditions.

Philadelphia Cambria Iron Company Johnstown

Insurance Affairs Adjusted in Pennsylvania Company

The attorney general's department today discontinued dissolution proceedings against the Central Pennsylvania Insurance Company of Williamsport by consent. The affairs of the company have been adjusted to the satisfaction of the insurance commissioner.

Warrisburg Attorney General's Department Central Pennsylvania Insurance Company Williamsport

Valley mill plant restarts after improvements

McKinley Times reports Valley mill plant at Youngstown O started up in full today after improvements and reorganization. Both puddle mills nail plate mill big bar mill 17 inch 9 inch and 1 inch mills and the shafting works are operating. Blast furnace and little bar mill will resume soon.

McKinley Times Youngstown

Prisoner Edward Datra Dies by Hanging in Cell

Trent New Jersey reported that Edward Datra alias Duty, who had served fifteen months of a ten year burglary sentence from Jersey City, died by his own action last night by hanging in his cell.

Trent N.J Edward Datra Duty Jersey City Tia

Eastern Question Deepens as Bancroft Excluded

London reports Russia will intervene in Turkish affairs unless Armenian reforms proceed. The Bancroft's pass through the Dardanelles is denied and guardships from Greece and Holland are barred. Crete remains volatile as insurrectionists vow renewed action if Turkish garrisons stay, threatening a broader Eastern Question stalemate.

Russia Dardanelles Crete New York Evening Sun London Porte England France Constantinople United States Greece Holland Bosphorus Alexxander W. Terrell Bancroft Straits of the Berlin Terrell Washington Turkey Alwae

Goodman Elected at Johnstown Firemen Convention

The Johnstown convention honored visiting Scranton firemen with a large banquet at Johnson Works in Moxham attended by about eight hundred people in a pillarless drafting room. Isadore Goodman’s election as one of four vice presidents sparked harmony in the Scranton faction.

Johnstown Association Johnson Works Moxham Pittston H. C. Hicks Herbert Heston Isadore Goodman John Steele Scranton State Association Harvey R. Long Insurance H. P. Swick Jermyn Lackawanna County Scranton Party

Hanna Confident McKinley Campaign Nearing Victory

M A Hanna arrived from Cleveland at 6 90 and left Canton for Chicago at 9 30, spending four hours with Major McKinley. Hanna expressed confidence in the eastern result and anticipated a sweeping victory in the west, while urging vigorous work through doubtful states and the south. He does not expect another Canton visit before the election.

Canton Hanna Cleveland Chicago Major McKinley South

Does Not Favor Silver Says Arthur Responds

New York October 7. Republican chairman N B Scott reported a circular among railway workers claiming P M Arthur, grand chief engineer of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, favors free coinage of silver. Arthur of Cleveland replies he signed a petition two years ago but is not for unlimited silver coinage and will vote for McKinley.

New York Republican National Committee P. M. Arthur International Brotherhood of Locomoive Engineers N. B. Scott Republican National Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Sargent Gibon House Cincimnati Congress McKinley Arthur G. c

Heavy Democratic Loss in Florida Governor Race

Jacksonville reports partial returns show a light statewide vote with a heavy Democratic loss. In one county Bloxham (Dem) leads Gunby (Rep) 8,788 to 2,044 while Weeks (Pep) has 20. Estimated statewide Democratic total about 24,090, about 8,000 fewer than 1892.

Jacksonville Fla Bloxham Gunby Weeks Mitchell Baskins

Transatlantic Arrivals and Departures Highlight Oct 7 List

New York reports ships arriving from Bremen Southampton Bordeaux and other ports while departures include Spree Oddam and Prussia. Vessels named Paris Teutonic Noordland Maa schem Fulda Lahn St Paul Georgia and Georgia continue routes to Southampton Rotterdam Copenhagen Hamburg and Liverpool.

New York Trave Bremen Southampton Chateau la Fite Bordeaux Paris Teutonic Dake Pool Noordland Antwer Lahn St. Paul Maaaschem Rotterdam Fulda Genoa Georgia Copenhagen Spree Oddam Prussia Hamburg Liverpool Brow Head

Papers Questioned for Defective Party Names in Delaware Race

In Delaware the nomination papers of ex Judge Butler are questioned for using the word Republic. The appellation for Congressman Robinson is Robinson congressional. State department clerks continue to labor over a large batch of nomination papers.

Harrisburg Butler Delaware Republic Robinson State Department

Detroit colonel predicts withdrawal of standard Democrat ticket

Grand Rapids report says Colonel W. A. Gavel of Detroit states the standard Democrat ticket at Indianapolis will be withdrawn before election. He cites authority from Hon. Don M. Diggin, of Detroit.

Grand Rapids, Mich W. A. Gavel Detroit Standard Democrata Indianapolis Don M. Dickingon

Bishop Walker Elected as Western New York Bishop

Buffalo Oct 7 Bishop Walker of North Dakota was elected Episcopal bishop of western New York by the council on the sixth ballot at this evening's session.

Walker Buffalo North Dakota New York

Death of William Edwards, fourth Baron Kensington

London Oct 7 Baron Kensington William Edwards fourth baron Kensington died suddenly today in London.

Kensington London William Edwards P. c

Indiana News Briefs and Local Notes

Weather indictions today fair with a touch of chill. Indiana residents pay respects as Georgia state election moves forward. Eastern question discussed and Bryan’s Indiana crusade noted. A. B. Williams pleads guilty in local court. November common pleas lists and editorial pages. Crystal Boys at Newby A Much Married and The Three Confederates conclude. Teet openings and Chauncey Depew Lincoln speech referenced. News across the valley.

Populists Defeated as Atkinson Prepares Big Georgia Victory

Atlanta reports indicate Atkinson Democrat will win the governorship by at least 30,000 with overall state majorities possibly over 40 to 50 thousand. Populist chairman Cunningham urges patience for official returns while notes suggest mixed gains in counties like Bibb and Richmond amid strong Democratic turnout. Watson territory shows continued Populist strength limited by statewide margins.

Atlanta Atkinson A. Clay Democratic State Committee John D. Cunningham Maron Savannah Augusta Watson Richmond County Georgia Thomas E. Watson Thomson Macon Bibb County

Crow Declines to Withdraw in Philadelphia Sheriff Race

James TL Miles the Republican nominee for sheriff announced his withdrawal after a Republican committee urged a new candidate. Alexander Crow Jr the Democratic nominee for sheriff declined to withdraw and the Republican convention will reconvene to select a new nominee.

Philadelphia James TL. Miles Miles Alexander Crow, Jr McKinley Citigen Crow

West Virginia Fuse Names Houston and Basil as Electors

Parkersburg W V Oct 7 The conference between Democratic and Populist leaders concluded with a fusion on the national ticket Populists naming H T Houston of Alderson and Colonel James Basil of Weston as electors at large Democratic nominees to be withdrawn, ending a political clash and uniting the ticket.

Parkersburg W. Va West Virginia H. T. Houston Alderson James Basil Weston

President Cleveland Arrives at Greenwich Aboard Oneida

President Cleveland reached Greenwich Connecticut aboard the steam yacht Oneida around midnight, staying as a guest of Mr. E C Benedict. No return plans to Washington have been announced for him and the president’s family.

Greenwich Conn Cleveland E. C. Benedict Washington

Ex-Auditor General Fiensel Rejects Chicago Platform

Lancaster Pa Oct 7 Ex Auditor General W A Fiensel in a letter declines to address a Democratic meeting and says he is not in accord with the Chicago platform with Mr Hrgan s arguments on the ump.

Lancaster W. A.fiensel Chicago Hrgan Ump

Arrested Ezara Roscoe confesses to Missouri murder

Ezara Roscoe, arrested at Maryville, Mo, for the murder of Mrs. Ew aml ey at Arkee, Mo, has confessed. Preparations are under way to lynch him tonight in Kansas City, Mo.

Kansas City Ezara Roscoe Maryville

McPhelan Files as Jeffersonian State Senate Nominee

Harrieburg Ohio papers show William McPhelan of Pittsburg filed as a Jeffersonian nominee for state senator. He will oppose C L Magee who has secured the Republican and Democratic nominations.

Harrieburg Ort William McPhelan Pittsburg C. L. Magee

Bicycle Works Fire at Perton Illinois District

Fire destroyed the Ide Bicycle works and Parson Horological Institute in Perton Illinois today causing an estimated loss of 126000 dollars. Six bicycle company logs valued at 90000 dollars were insured.

Perton Tll Ide Bicycle Works Parsone Horological Institute Bicycle Company

Tornado Reported Near Edmond South Lands Injuries

A disastrous tornado is reported south of Edmond, Oklahoma Territory this morning injuring several persons. Details are scarce as officials and witnesses confirm the event but have not yet released full information.

Kansas City Edmond C. T

Rioting in Elberton Leaves Man Dead and Suspect Fugitives

In Elberton Georgia this morning an election riot left Bud Bandere dead after a shot fired by Will Mafel. Wall was seriously wounded and a man named Swift also injured. All involved are white.

Atlanta, Ga Elberton Will Mafel Bud Bandere Wall Swift

Heralds Weather Forecast for New York Oct

In the middle states today clear and colder with northwest to northeast winds and sharp frosts. In Pyaar fall warmer preceded by severe frosts with northerly to easterly winds.

New York Middle States Pyaar

Blankets in White or Tan at Various Prices

Catalog excerpt listing many blankets in white or tan colors from brands like Plaza Alpine and Chaska. Includes sizes from crib to full, with prices ranging from 0.99 to 16.45 and mentions extra fine California blankets and bedding sets.

Diana Plaza Bulgaria Ates Epeenees Califor

Comfortables Offer Silkline Comfortables at Low Prices

This week we feature 20 dozen Silkoline Comfortables with regular lines. Sizes 70 by 80 inches, plain edge priced at 1.29 dollars, or 1.42 dollars with a ruffle. A strong value since the material itself cannot be bought at this price.

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