09 Sep 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1896
Page
1
Conditions familiar to importers have disrupted calculations. Low-priced goods abundance, foreign hosiery stock, heavy obligations, and little cash prevail. Banks slow to discount, so importers seek cash from firms in exchange for goods on the best terms possible.
The notice states the goods listed below are identical to regular numbers carried and were bought at prices lower than those asked by manufacturers in Europe, based on our experience. The claim emphasizes price parity with standard items and cites cost advantages.
A newspaper display lists various ladies and men hose lots with Hermsdorf dyes and silk embroidery. Prices range from 17c to 29c with sixes for women and extra sizes, promoting colorfast, durable, and fashionable stockings. See windows for details.
The Republican Editorial Association of Ohio visits Governor McKinley in Canton. John Hopley, the state’s oldest editor, leads the delegation. McKinley lauds editors for their honesty and influence, calls journalism the noblest profession, and stresses unity over partisan bitterness. He pledges to speak at upcoming engagements and notes a brief editorial gathering followed.
Autumn weather marks test day as Urie Pa hosts Republican League events. Major Warren and delegations arrive, Sobel and Burke emerge as main contenders with Wanamaker’s position uncertain. Philadelphia delegates delay choice, clubs parade, Governor Hastings expected, Moore declines presidency, Burke withdraws then Sobel appears front runner. Charles F. Kar ris named secretary and M. S. Young treasurer.
The Constantinople representative of the United Associated Press reports that Armenian refugees were ferried onto several ships in the harbor to escape massacres. The policy now bans their landing or transfer, creating a diplomatic dilemma. A conference of ambassadors planned to appoint a commission to oversee the issue.
Ports report a sequence of arrivals and departures with Kaiser Wilhelm I arriving from Genoa and Gibraltar en route to Bremen. Several ships show arrivals at Gibraltar and Amsterdam, and multiple sailings including New York to Southampton and Bremen.
In the middle states today the weather remains clear with slowly rising temperatures and fresh northeasterly to northerly winds. Thursday brings partly cloudy skies, rising temperatures, and winds from the southeast followed by rain and a falling temperature.
William Jennings Bryan, nominated by the Chicago convention, received a partisan Western homecoming in Lincoln Nebraska. A large crowd along the route and at the state capitol cheered as Bryan spoke on silver, trust reform and political unity.
In Washington county a mob of more than fifty demanded free turnpikes and threatened to burn Springfield. Sheriff Cracroft arrested Joe Settle. by midnight a tobacco warehouse burned near the courthouse. Armed crowds awaited any arrest, and business halted as efforts to arrest participants intensified.
In Philadelphia on September it is reported that if the re assembled Democratic convention follows Chairman Garman's programme, counsel will apply to Dauphin county court to have the nominations declared invalid due to irregularity. An advisory committee of the sound money Democrats has been appointed to pursue such proceedings.
A freight train on the Port Wayne coach parted at Littl Beaver this morning and rejoined. Two tramps riding the train were killed. One man is named McMahon or McMahon from Alliance Ohio. The other rider’s name and origin are unknown, suspected from South Bethlehem Pennsylvania.
Martha Wray a 16 year old domestic in the employ of William Dickover Wilkes Barre Pa swallowed the contents of a bottle of laudanum this evening. The girl was jilted by her lover last Thursday night and became despondent.
In Little Rock Arkansas on Monday the state election produced a Democratic landslide with Colonel Jones reported elected governor by a large majority. Republicans dispute the count claiming a far lower tally, around Bh S000, casting doubt on the result.
The congressional conferences of the Nineteenth district comprising York Cuamberland and Adwins met here today and, in an unofficial sense, nominated Hon. George J. Benner of Gettysburg for the congress.
Chicago Sent. and Chair Byoum of the national Democratic committee secured quarters at the Palmer House today for the campaign committee. He expects to open the headquarters a week from next Monday.
Official statement reports that Armenian refugees passing through Sloutaria Albania were attacked by Turks and twenty were killed. The incident highlights ongoing conflict and displacement affecting Armenians in the region amid rising violence.
The weekly crop bulletin reports drought delaying fall seeding and causing premature crop openings. Frost in northern counties damages crops, with substantial losses in corn and buckwheat, while grape crop reports remain large despite dry conditions.
The notice reports McKinley addressing newspaper men at the Republican League Convention in Erie. Bryan is notified of a nomination. A mysterious shooting case and various local items fill the weekly digest with editorials and updates on politics, sports, and business.
Frank Schutts, 35, a stable worker from Ithaca, was shot in the left lung last night while driving with Delia Clark from Moris saloon to Green Ridge. Clark, an inmate at 1 Center Street house of assignation, was arrested after a chase. police consider the motive unclear and suspect a case of mistaken identity.
The advertisement extols Finleys goods as well known and superior in quality and variety this season. It notes the broad range of imports and highlights the store's reputation without detailing individual items.
A note emphasizes strict adherence to top quality and current standards in all aspects. Emphasizes ongoing modernization and attention to detail by officials and staff.
Matthews Brothers announce ready mixed tinted glass paints and strictly pure linseed oil guaranteed to meet quality standards. The offering highlights a complete kit for glass finishing and protective coatings.
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