11 Sep 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1896
Page
1
Our semi annual sale marks the leading event of the year in Scranton dry woods trade. The text promises guaranteed quantities, accurate reductions, and customer satisfaction for those who shop early and wait for the discounts.
An advertisement describes a large textile sale featuring Damask table linens, white and bleached varieties, napkins and towels in multiple sizes. It lists quantities, fibers, and prices, noting prominent discounts and emphasized stock quality. The mix includes full bleached Damask, towel sets, and linen napkins in varied weights and finishes.
A noisy catalog fragment lists unbleached and bleached fabric brands and mills including Remus Black stock Athinthe Pye Pelham Gg Peerless HITS Dwight Lonesdale Lockwood Utica Mills and others with various widths and locations such as Ga Me and Ohio. The sparsely readable lines mention 42 inch and 14 inch widths and several mills in scattered form.
Harrisburg September convention turmoil marks a lively session as free silver advocates gain sway. Delegates endorse Bryan Sewall, pledge united support and back Chicago principles while factions weigh Populist concessions and electoral strategy.
The Sons of Veterans Camp in Louisville held a morning session to align next encampment timing with the A B R, select a five member committee, name Indianwidis as the future encampment site, and install new officers led by James J. Stoke of Reading as commander. Paralleling, Ladies Aid elected officers led by Miss Kate G. Taymor with Mrs. J. W. Morgan as vice president and Mrs. Mary Landes as treasurer, then veterans and Ladies Aid members attended a visit to Berry Park for events in the afternoon.
Fragmented report outlines President McKinley's upcoming reception with Governor Bushrod and other officials in Washington. Mentions local attendees from Wayne and Piqua areas and references to September events and Republican figures in Ohio.
In early engagements near Berlin the Prussian and Saxon units clash with Piiesiis forces. Major actions unfold as the Saxon left and Prussian center press the enemy lines while counter fire and advancing columns shift the battlefield. Troops pursue to secure positions along the hills and rivers, with heavy maneuvering reported near Kupsehiets and Hetetock as forces reposition for continued combat.
A fragmented summary lists arrivals from multiple ports including New York and Liverpool, with unclear names and destinations. Mentions Monies Safletd Auscunty Vic toric and other garbled entries, suggesting a historical shipping or passenger arrival log with numerous unreadable proper nouns.
The state court committee of the sound money party placed Thomas Heer of Linesries and Samuel Poland of Mt Gilera on the Democratic state ticket for supreme justice and federal commissioner respectively to accept the Populists’ east site price on one state ticket via the fusion movement.
On Sept 1 in Huntingdon a four and a half mile industrial parade closed the centennial celebration with unwavering public enthusiasm. The event showcased numerous arts and crafts as visitors thronged the streets.
Des Moines Iowa September 14 Populist state convention with seven delegates unanimously endorses the fusion ticket named by Democrats at Ottumwa last month. The platform backs Bryan and Bewall.
James J. Corbett will not attend the banquet at the Union Square hotel in New York tonight hosted by Martin Julian, manager for Bob Fitzsimmons, as reported from Ashbury Park New Jersey.
Veterans oppose silver and the Chicago platform as Senator Quay campaigns in New Jersey. Hobart’s acceptance letter is praised by Quay and other Republicans. Democrats face shifting sentiment in Pendleton county and warnings against overconfidence from veteran leaders.
In his first message as President, Andrew Jackson warns that currency depreciation harms laboring classes. He notes workers cannot monitor money market fluctuations yet suffer real wage losses as currency expands.
London reports Mr. Gladstone replying to a Liverpool gathering request. He condemns the Turkish sultan for Armenian massacres but says his countrymen know his views and he will not participate in meetings though he regards them as part of public life.
A party of four post office clerks en route to Denver for the national convention heard a brief speech by Mr. Bryan at Rock Island station. Delegates from Massachusetts and other states hailed him as America's representative and pledged support. Bryan thanked them and spoke of gratitude for the kind remarks and the duty of responsible citizens.
A Constantinople dispatch reports powers weighing deposing the sultan with major developments expected after the Sheikh-Ul-Taam's involvement. A British note prompts the sultan to halt Armenian expulsion from Constantinople amid escalating tensions.
telegraph from Tome Heath Depot reads David B Hill declines to serve as delegate to the state convention citing conditions that would restrict his freedom at Buffalo, stated in a message to Norton Chase the county committee chair.
A Sept meeting in New York gathered a large crowd under the McKinley league banner promoting sound money and protective policies for American industry. The event featured talks by Powderly, who spoke to the audience amid cheers and jeers.
The Improved Order of Red Men sat in Minneapolis on September 1 and elected officers including Client Incohnes of Griffin Pennsylvania as great vener, A. K. otireen of Binghamton New York as grand sachem, A. H. Patton of Danvers Massachusetts as great junior sagamore, Kk. DD. Wiley of Des Moines Iowa as keeper of the wampum, and William Proven of Massachusetts.
Summary notes indicate a political focus with Democrats in Harrisburg and Senator Quay promoting sound money. The item mentions two Democrats at Harrisburg and ongoing activity by Quay, suggesting a state capital political scene and monetary policy debate.
In Hildebrandt's confession case James Farrell and Frank Wilton seek a new trial on grounds of newly discovered evidence. Warden Weiler and convict Willis testified Hildebrandt admitted killing Henry Bonnecka and informing the dead men of Sid, allegedly training near Johnstown. Hearing to continue tomorrow in Maryland penitentiary case. In Lewsville a mining party attacked non union men. two wounded, claims of riot unsubstantiated.
Ballimore Sept 1 Senator Godman today assumed charge of the Democratic free silver campaign in Maryland He expressed confidence that Maryland will vote in November and pledged to use all power to widen the effort and secure the desired result.
Wishingrton Ser M4 Captain Shoe maker of the revenue cutter bare reports that on August 4 Kash captured the British schooner Viva and Corwin captured the schooner Jane Cray while both were sealing in the prohibited area near Horing fe.
In Cleveland on September 1 shops and factories closed for a citywide holiday marking the anniversary of the Battle of Lake Erie. Commodore Perry’s Wade Park monument was decked with flags and flowers as festivities unfolded.
In Rileleh North Carolina on September 10 the Republican state committee named Charles Reynolds of Winston as their nominee for lieutenant governor. He replaces Oliver H. Dockery, the Populist who had been endorsed August 15.
In the middle states today warmer and southerly winds, followed by local rain by evening. Saturday cooler, partly cloudy, with rain earlier, then fresh westerly and northwesterly winds and clearing.
The catalog highlights our season imports praised for superior quality across items. It emphasizes consistency and refinement in every parcel, noting the range and esteem of the goods without listing individual features.
A vintage ad describing ready mixed tinted gloss paints and strictly pure Lingged oil with a guarantee. It markets durable finishes for household use and emphasizes purity and quality assurances.
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