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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1897
Page
3
The notice requests customers report any issues with shoes, price matches with lower offers, or rude service. It promises to respond to concerns and aims to meet customer needs by noting shortcomings in store stock and pricing.
Local church and fraternal activities listed include Schank & Spencer at 410 Spruce Street for Presbyterian clerical study. Watkine testimonial concert tickets go on sale. Button & Baker to Pittsburg for trial. Local Union No. 118 ball at Music Hall with 24 dance numbers. Soldiers and Sailors monument unveiling in Tunkhannock. coroner's jury for Peter Sydell case to meet. donation day at Home for the Friendless. Pennsylvanian commission to Atlantia exposition book received. Beranton’s exposition price highlighted. YMCA schedule changes for gym classes including children and beginners sessions.
The passage denounces a tactic by the Organized Democracy to level false charges at Republicans and recruit deserters by claiming party ties do not matter. It warns that if successful, Bryanites will gain ground for national campaigns and hinder McKinley’s party, urging readers to oppose the scheme.
A note states letters of interest will be published with accompanying names, writer’s home, and that The Tribune will not be held responsible for opinions expressed.
Editor clarifies that a report in Saturdays Tribune misidentified the young couple from Olyphant Pennsylvania. The corrected name is Mrs. J. M. Schenck of Olyphant. The note references the date of June 17, 1897.
At the Opera House in Carbondale a large Republican mass meeting opened the county campaign. John S. Jones spoke amid ovations about his three years as district attorney, defending his record against slanders. Fred W. Floz followed with urging support for local, county and state offices and the national Republican cause.
Speakers at a Carbondale gathering defend Republican values and record while denouncing Democratic claims of reform. They stress party loyalty, note past state achievements since 1840, and push for full support in upcoming elections.
Thomas Kane and John McGowan received multi year sentences for a brutal burglary in Carbondale. Michael Mayniski was jailed five years and fined $500 after attempting to wreck a Delaware and Hudgon train. judges rejected mercy citing public safety. Other defendants faced fines and jail terms in related cases including thefts and forgery.
Sawyers presents discounted trimmed sailor hats in October with several styles listed. Includes the Ideal trimmed sailor with vet band at a dollar nineteen, Yale plaid trimmed at about a dollar twenty five, Novelty and Frisco Fur felt walking hats at eighty one forty, and Tevington plaid trimmed at one fifty eight, urging customers to inquire.
A political notice urges supporters to back Behndt and Horn and their free trade platform, opposing Bryan allies. It attacks McKinley protectionists and calls for voting accordingly.
The Scranton board of trade meets tonight to elect delegates to the national board of trade in Washington. They will discuss desired reimposition of freight rates and present a plan to curb advertising schemes urged on local merchants.
Riverside shoppers are urged to attend the Lamp Opening at Millar and Peck’s today or tonight, with organizers declaring a final opportunity for customers who have not yet visited.
Personal run weekly to Denver then via Denver and Rio Grande Railway described as the scenic line of the world. Parties travel in Pullman sleeping cars with full conveniences and are in charge of veteran special agents. For details contact T A Grady Excursion Manager at 201 Clark St Chicago Illinois.
An advertisement touts a fall footwear assortment praised for perfection in style comfort and elegance. It claims low prices through cash purchases and small profit margins while noting competitive efforts and growing trade.
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