14 Oct 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1896
Page
1
A newspaper ad promotes early fall bargains in dress fabrics. It highlights 3 inch fancy saltings, poplin plaids, wool jacquard suiting, all wool plains, fancy imported saltings, silk and wool plaids, children’s 8 inch wool broken crepe, and 60 inch storm serge, with special sale prices ranging from 19 to 59 cents and notes on color ranges and durability.
A 200-strong Lehigh Valley delegation from Shamokin Wilkes-Barre Hazleton and Freeland visited Major McKinley in Canton to discuss tariff policy and political support. McKinley urged protection for American industry arguing free trade should apply only to self produced and needed goods with duties on competing foreign products to fund government and protect workers. He cited Republican principles and urged Pennsylvania to back a protective tariff in the next Congress.
The speaker argues money’s value rests on solid, unchangeable foundations not on name or timing. He asserts current currency is the best known to civilized nations and that every worker benefits by maintaining the present monetary standard.
Sandusky county business leaders gathered despite rain to meet Major McKinley and present Mrs McKinley with a roses collection. Canton plans Linola Day for Oct 21 as crowds from Illinois and nearby states are expected, with eight to ten thousand visitors and city preparations underway.
New York reports wheat prices at yearly highs with heavy buying and strong futures. Traders cite dwindling supplies, rising demand, and rumors of export shifts to India as India and other markets boost bullish sentiment. Silver declines further as metals markets react to global uncertainty and Bryan era rhetoric.
The Supreme Court session reviews numerous criminal case motions with most focused on administrative matters. Several motions for new trials and related petitions were argued though no dismissals were issued. The court weighed appeals in the Chegler Be Dai vs Wali Loot case and considered actions related to warrants and row witnesses. The government pursued actions to address penalties and confinement while discussing procedural remedies and review rights.
In Chillicothe Ohio a long unsolved case ends as a skeletal remains discovery linked to a man named William Lave. A bullet hole in the skull and a knife wound are noted with a revolver found nearby. The obituary lists his widow and children in the locality.
The report lists arrivals and departures of multiple ships with origins and destinations including Antwerp, Amsterdam, Hamburg, Bremen, London, and New York. Vessels such as Liz zart Teutonic and Hrow Heal Havel are mentioned with routes to Liverower and Bremen, noting missed connections and sea passages.
In Harrisburg Judge Simonton issued an opinion dismissing objections by Francis Kooser and Josiah Hicks to the Twentyeth district seats and ruled both certificates invalid Hicks later filed objections to Joseph E. Tropp’s nominating papers the Republican candidate
About 150 delegates attend the state council annual meeting in the Supreme court room Harrisburg. Mayor Patterson delivers an address of welcome and Mr Sarver of Philadelphia replies.
Harrisburg reports the monthly pardon board session was postponed to the Tuesday after the election at the request of several attorneys who could not attend in Harrisburg. The delay aimed to hear a number of cases slated for review.
The Bryan tour drew large crowds in St. Cloud Duluth Staples Brainard Aitken and West Superior with tens of thousands attending. Bryan urged support for free silver and a congress favorable to his policies while noting Australian ballot protections for workers and criticizing Republican opposition.
Philadelphia October 13 The probabilities point to no football game this season between Pennsylvania and Lafayette. The University of Pennsylvania yesterday received a demand from Lafayette College regarding scheduling and terms for a possible match.
General Jimenes Castellanos reports the siege of Cascorro Camaguil ended with a river of 6,000 rebels under Maximo Gomez and others routed after thirteen days of heavy artillery and 210 grape shots. Spanish losses were five killed and 64 wounded while rebels fled.
A Cobbs Teland messenger reported Cobb's Island was entirely submerged at high tide yesterday. The hotel and most buildings were demolished or washed away, leaving only the life saving station and two cottages. Most inhabitants evacuated. no lives lost. Hog Island damage feared.
In Snow Shoe near Beech Creek road a miner Franz Anazetti was killed by buckshot from a shotgun in a quarrel over a gun. Tony Barratto fled into the woods and is at large as pursuers search the area.
Republican vice presidential candidate Garret A. Hobart presided at Apollo Hall Paterson New Jersey where Senator Charles W. Frye of Maine was the chief speaker. The hall was packed and Hobart noted the money question. Mrs Hobart and other women sat on the platform and a large floral piece was presented to Hobart after his remarks.
The twenty third annual State Sabbath School convention begins in Carlisle at the Methodist Episcopal church with all counties represented. Welcome address given by Rev Charge Reed, president of Cheklingan coble pre, followed by Hon. John Wanamaker of Philadelphia, association president. The event will run for several days.
The Indiana state board of election commissioners approved placing the Gold Standard Ticket as a separate column on ballots under that name. The decision was unanimous with no protests filed.
The Norfolk and New Brunswick Hosiery Company, which halted work a month ago due to political uncertainty, resumed operations this morning in New Brunswick New Jersey. The decision follows improved conditions and a return to normal business activity as officials anticipate stability.
Weather indications today show a northerly wind with varied conditions. Lehigh citizens visit Canton as Bryan is joked about by Chairman Jones. Republican stance toward Mexico is discussed as idealistic. Local court notes and business session updates accompany market chatter and suburban items.
Senator Jones of the Democratic National Committee dismissed Senator Quay's electoral vote table as wildly optimistic, asserting complete fusion of Democrats Populists and silver Republicans in thirty two states. He cited Tennessee and Virginia as lacking full fusion and claimed full alignment against the gold standard in several listed states.
Abe Steinberger, secretary of a new Middle-of-the-Road Populist group, protests to the state election board that the Populist ticket certificate lists electors for Hogan and Watson while they are really Democratic electors pledged to Bryan and Sewall. He says the filing aims to mislead Populist voters into supporting Bryan and Watson electors.
The steamship Paris, damaged with a fractured port screw, limps toward Southampton after an encounter with the Kensington from Antwerp. The Paris, eighty four hours from port, was sighted by the Kensington at latitude 44.08 and longitude 4.18, about 900 miles into the voyage, and was expected to reach Southampton by Sunday.
A hidden rail obstruction was found on the New York New Haven and Hartford line near Waterford Connecticut risked derailing the New York express before 6 PM Sunday. No crew was aboard. In another item George Matthews escaped from a jail in LaPlatte Maine after a murder arrest. A state WCTU convention in Pittsburgh adjourned with a vote for delegates to pay their own meals at future meetings.
The Herald's Weather Forecast reports cloudy to partly cloudy conditions across the Middle States with warmer temperatures and fresh northerly to unknown winds. Rain is expected near the coast with clearing later in the afternoon and a warmer Thursday with light rain along the coast.
Finley's boasts the most complete stock in the city with notable numbers highlighted. The ad emphasizes breadth of goods and quantities to attract shoppers.
An advertisement touts low prices on ladies ribbed wool vests and heavy fleecest pants in gray and ecru as well as natural wool shirts and drawers. It promotes a complete line of combination suits in white natural and black, with prices from low cents to several dollars, and features the Stuttgarter sanitary underwear for all ages.
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