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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.
08 Oct 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1896
Page
1
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
London Oct 7 Baron Kensington William Edwards fourth baron Kensington died suddenly today in London.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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