23 Oct 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1896
Page
1
The piece argues that national policy causes tight money and credit. Banks withhold favors from top clients and securities are hard to obtain. Manufacturers and jobbers face liquidity problems and must realize stock quickly to survive the current financial stringency.
We received an offer last week from a late importer to sell silks at a limited sum for cash. The stock was one of the richest in the country, and we chose to take the bargain despite a full stock for the season.
Tomorrow Tuesday October 20 the sale opens with Lot 1 featuring Toffeta Armures and blends of new combinations. Items include full sashes and fabrics offered at a sale price of 42 1 2 cents.
A fragment describes Pekin Braende showcasing the newest fashion wares with emphasis on comfort and popularity. The piece hints at stylish, affordable options beyond ordinary styles, contrasting them with prior wear.
An item listing notes 12 pieces from Cheney Bros. featuring beer print warp silk styles in striking Levant etyles, described as new, elegant, and beautiful with a net price not exceeding $1.25.
Iridescent taffeta silks display vibrant color harmony and high quality. The fabrics offer exceptional sheen and drape, presenting a desirable range of hues previously unseen in affordable silks.
The latest Parisian novelties feature Eninele Chameleon silks with rich subdued triple tones and contrasting foliage and tyre effects. New York stores charge $175 for the same goods, highlighting premium pricing.
Five new patterns in 22 inch width with black silk names and superb finish. Each piece rated at least 5c value. Limited stock across 10 grain brocade patterns described.
A sale notice offers a lot of four Pilack Satin Duchess ribbons two inches wide with a stated value and a sale price of 53 cents.
The message notes that quantities cannot be increased beyond current figures and once sold out the bargain opportunity will be gone. It warns buyers to act quickly to avoid missing the deal.
A Medina County delegation meets Major McKinley in Canton Oet 24. He argues wealth comes from labor not legislation and urges protection for producers, farmers, and workers while denouncing depreciated currency. Delegations from Creston Belmont Guernsey and Marietta press similar themes as Indiana and Ohio voters prepare to cast ballots.
A political speaker addresses Thalana residents urging support for a policy restoring confidence, good money, and markets. He accuses the opposing party of destroying stability and appeals to voters to follow a direct route to economic recovery.
Senator Quay, passing through Pittsburg on the way to Beaver, declares Major McKinley certain to win. He maintains 270 electoral votes and says the campaign remains in excellent shape, with vigilance until election night.
News from San Francisco reports a small Austrian party aboard the Albatross on a Solomon Islands ascent near Guadalcanal. A bushman attack killed midshipman De Puefort and several sailors, with others wounded. the surviving party retreated to the camp as the Albatross sent relief. Captain Maulock then moved toward Cooktown and Sydney.
Carlisle speaks at Odd Fellows hall in Covington defending the party against Bryanite shifts while warning that free coinage at 16 to 1 threatens national prosperity. He contrasts Democratic platforms, notes gold movements and monetary policy, and asserts the party remains united against Populist demands.
Prices collapsed with a 4% cents drop from yesterday as traders dumped thousands of bushels. A late rally failed and the market closed around 70% cents, with banks not approving cash wheat advances cited as the main cause.
Trenton New Jersey United States Pipe Line Company wins an injunction against Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad preventing pipe laying under tracks in Warren County. Court orders allow continued construction toward the seaboard by the pipe line company.
In Asbury Park New Jersey a live bird match at K Wood park drew top pigeon shooters Daly Jr of Long Branch and J S Winston of Washington Indiana. Each man fired at 100 birds for a purse. Daly put up 20 dollars and Winston 47 dollars. Daly won with 87 birds to Winston 60.
In Indianapolis a three day national convention organized the American Federation of Musicians and completed its affiliation with the American Federation of Labor.
The sixteenth annual council of the Philadelphia and New York Reformed Episcopal Church synod met in Philadelphia and decided to hold the next annual meeting at Berunto.
Princeton No 2 Oct 22 describes a large reception for President Cleveland and guests after formal exercises. Attendees toured, dined, and heard speakers on National Science Theology Physical Sciences Literature Higher Education History Mathematics Philosophy and more. The banquet included debates on theology’s place alongside science and the unity of knowledge.
New York letter lists arrivals from Liverpool Queenstown and Mediterranean ports including Germanne Kara mania and Ar rived out ships Furst Blamarck Trave Britannic. Departures show ships Ful da Mississippi Siahied Persia Mohiwk Lis ard Spadrndam sailing for Hamburg London and New York after passing the Isle of Wight.
Weather shows cloudy with rain probable while Major McKinley delivers pointed addresses. Secretary Carlisle pays respects to Bryanites as a large Republican meeting gathers in Carleslee. Bryan’s Indiana tour is noted along with council meetings and criminal court matters.
In Carbondale at the opera house a vast Republican crowd heard speeches by W. A. Stone and A. J. Colborn amid strong praise for the county ticket and John F. Reynolds. Stone urged protectionist policy and McKinley victory, while Colborn spoke on tariff and monetary questions.
London reports the Paris Daily News correspondent fears the Czar’s Balmoaral audience with Queen Victoria softens Russia England and France to a shared policy on Japan and China while Mediterranean and African questions are being arranged. The Czar seeks bloodless results and support from Italy and Austria, though compelment to yield may occur.
Constantinople October 22 An irade imposes a poll tax of five piasters per man on all Mussulmen and raises taxes on sheep public works and education by one and a half percent. Revenues from five projected monopolies will be used for military purposes. The Turkish press tone toward Armenians has sparked comment.
In Columbus Ohio George Taylor a colored editor of Iowa spoke for Free Silver in the Eleventh ward when eggs were hurled from the crowd. He was escorted to his carriage by police. No arrests were made. Nearby area noted as the citys toughest ward. Crawford case postponed at prosecutors request until Oct 5.
The Democratic state central committee convened virtually for the first time since July, outlining the lack of funds in the treasury as they discuss their presidential ticket. Speakers indicated continued fundraising needs and strategic positions ahead of the primary season.
New York reports partly cloudy conditions today with warmer highs and fresh to strong northwesterly winds. Rain moves in tonight with southeasterly winds turning dangerous, followed by a Saturday of cloudy skies and rain, cooler nights, and high coastal winds as the Texas storm advances.
Finley’s promotes ex exquisite figure with a corset designed for a perfectly fitting silhouette. The ad emphasizes quality and the refined shaping effect offered by their corsets.
Mrs A Ruth the expert pitter of Her Majesty's car set begins a one week engagement at our store on Monday October ih to Saturday October 2th. She will demonstrate many marvels of the celebrated corset and explain fittings. Engagements for fittings may be arranged by mail or telegraph. A complete assortment of Her Majesty's Corsets is offered in all qualities with special emphasis on long waisted models and satin exhibition corsets for light weight comfort.
A brief notice notes that every department has completed its tasks across wholesale and retail sectors. The item emphasizes full completion and readiness across distribution channels.
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