10 Sep 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1896
Page
1
Our Semi Annual Housekeeping Sale returns with claims of record discounts and great value. The text asserts this event as a leading year event in the dry goods market of Roranton, emphasizing savings with every purchase and urging strict accuracy in advertised items.
An itemized list describes damask and white towels, noting colors such as white and damask patterns and multiple origin references. It mentions prices and specific hues, with references to Danish and other origins and assorted finishes.
Fragmented OCR lists various towel types and prices with mixed units and misspellings. Items include bleached and unbleached damask towels, Huck towels, fringe edges, and damask products with per dozen or per pair pricing, but many terms are garbled.
Fragmented text presents a string of names and garbled phrases with repeated numbers and inconsistent spellings. No coherent event or context is shown beyond a jumble of likely proper nouns and scattered terms.
The Philadelphia and Scranton leaders gather at a state league meeting. Major Everett Warren of Scranton presides as delegates, officers, and national delegates are named. Speakers stress protection, sound money, and unity while praising Quay and McKinley and warning against free silver.
The letter from William Jennings Bryan accepting the Democratic National Convention nomination is published from Lincoln Nebraska dated September. He pledges to accept the nomination without personal ambition and endorses the party platform, emphasizing liberty, equality, local self government, and opposition to excessive centralization. The text discusses constitutional aims, federalism, and fiscal prudence amid rising bonded debt.
The Sons of Veterans camp in Louisville opened with a parade and review led by Commander-in-chief Russell. About 1,000 attendees joined the event as key officers, including Colonel James Lake of Pennsylvania, were noted in the afternoon session. The year ending June reported 456 members and a treasury of 771.20 with a balance of 1,000. Further plans suggested meetings at the parade grounds.
Governor Hiestings signed several pardons from the Board of Pardon recommendations. Robert Heaty of Allegheny County was pardoned after a seven year sentence at Western Penitentiary for aggravated assault. Ganario Pellons of Northampton County received six years for assault with intent to kill. John Kurdsley, former Philadelphia city treasurer, was also listed among pardons. The pardon board postponed its meeting to September 2 to review additional cases including Louis Boechine’s murder case in Luzerne County.
The list shows arrivals and departures at New York ports including ships from Bremen Servia Livers pool and Southampton. Vessels such as St Pan letina Genoa and Maasdam appear with routes to Liverpool Antwerp London and Stettin.
Fragmentary text mentions Mary Ann Tul Ne as a prominent figure and Schweinfiurth related names. Details are garbled. cannot determine complete event or context.
At a New York gathering the National Democrats state executive committee chose leaders and ratified a party action connected to Indiana. The report notes the decision and the names involved in the leadership slate.
A vehicle collision along the Central Tollroad of News Jersey near Walnutport resulted in the deaths of two occupants. Authorities reported the fatalities and opened an investigation into the crash.
A steamer named Trawe arrived today from PHréanien via Southampion carrying a cargo described as old vitis and tonagi poids, with boxes of world goods, including pecans. The shipment lists creole terms and locations, indicating a mixed import of exotic fruits and commodities.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a special train run called by Chang that failed to reach the city after 2 edits. It mentions a delay and unclear city access, with references to Lospeenial and Hie Std Tiere in a possibly garbled report.
A devastating fire in Danville on September 8 killed thirty two people. The blaze damaged the building and caused estimated losses around ten thousand dollars. Investigators and local responders battled flames at dawn and authorities announced the toll.
Fragmented text notes a governance decline and mentions Chibhigo and Clonert at a September event. References a letter or message from a political party in the context of a gubernatorial matter. Names and places are unclear but indicate internal party division.
Fragmentary text references a national party and dates but lacks clear names, places, or events. No verifiable details for a solid summary or attribution.
Local returns show Earl securing a five thousand vote majority over Colt. 8 and Son 2 in yesterday's primary. The tally highlights Earl's lead amid contest with Kavhati and Wheadlon figures lingering in precinct reports.
Weather indications today show fair skies with variable winds. Gov Hastings addresses the Republican League and related political items, with Bryan's letter of acceptance noted and other regional issues detailed in the day’s columns.
Finley's announces fall dress goods display highlighting high class, up to date imports. The notice emphasizes the well known character of their goods and avoids listing specific qualities, inviting shoppers to view the season's variety.
The advertisement touts tinted glass paints and strictly pure linseed oil with a guarantee. It promotes high quality finishes for windows and metalwork, emphasizing durability and rich color in decorative coatings.
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