14 Sep 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1896
Page
1
Our semi annual sale eclipses all prior efforts with bargains of top class quality. Every purchase carries our quality guarantee and reductions are strictly accurate. Those who wait for these events in Scranton are never disappointed.
The advertisement lists numerous damask and linen goods, including 18 pieces 2-Inch cream Damask, 14 pieces 4-Inch cream Damask, and 25 pieces 6-Inch cream Damask from multiple firms. It highlights white Damask in various sizes, bleached and unbleached linens, towels, and toweling with prices ranging broadly, along with named patterns and stock numbers. It markets patterns to match tables and individual tastes with numerous bulk and case lots.
Major McKinley speaks to 1,000 Chicago Democrats and Homestead workers in Canton Ohio on the currency question and free silver. He argues for a gold standard, warns against inflation, and urges unity across parties to support sound money and national credit.
Ex Lieutenant Governor William F. Sheehan issued a lengthy statement attacking the Chicago Democratic platform, accusing its leaders of Tory-style policy and calling for a stand against free coinage of silver. He pledged to resign from the state committee if Buffalo endorses the Chicago platform, and he criticized party unity rhetoric while urging opposition to the convention’s stance. He spoke in Kansas City and St. Louis, drawing large crowds as part of a broader campaign.
William Jennings Bryan spoke in Kansas City addressing 10 000 Armour workers in the packing house district and a large crowd at Eleventh street and Grand avenue. He was met by a special committee in Leavenworth and arrived at 6 39 PM. He began his talk by urging citizens to start the day prepared and active.
Leaders of the free silver Democratic party in Kentucky plan a renewed fusion with the Populists. Mr. Ryan arrives tonight for talks with Populist Chairman Parker as Chairman Johnston pursues a conference tomorrow. Fusion terms reportedly list two Bryan and Watson electors.
Reported bitter party clash and schedule shifts as Mill declines Buffalo attendance while Primm and Tilman engage in a heated exchange at Minersville Saturday. Bryan advocates gain pace with Stevenson West approval for speaking in the Capitol.
Marion Indiana reports the Vicyele Company assigns liabilities of 40006 general and 100. The end of the story notes the failure of Porter and Tilmore of New York who it is said owed the company 104 Three hundred for they are thrown out of employment.
Senator David J FR spent the day in Albany with a few callers at Wolfert's Floost. He said it was unlikely he would travel to Huitalo for the convention tonight.
Weather shows showers and easterly winds with a busy Saturday for McKinley. The schedule includes Willan Sheehan and others sharing opinions and a programme of coming events at McKinley’s home, plus local notes on finance, politics, and society.
Major McKinley rests after a strenuous week of speeches and handshakes in Canton. The campaign plans a busy week with delegations from Ohio and neighboring states, totaling over fifty thousand visitors. Notable arrivals include rail labor groups from Chicago and delegations from Pennsylvania and Michigan as well as leaders Culom and Mastings.
At about noon yesterday the testing schooner Jamen Dyer commanded by Captain Stiples, from Portia, was driven into by the Steamer Healing from Philadelphia about twelve miles west-southwest of Viney. The schooner sank in seven minutes. sixteen crewmen barely escaped by jumping.
A New York maritime update lists arrivals and sailings from the Mediterranean and Europe. Vessels include Maskita and Atier from Bremen and Cherbourg, City of Tome atoghisenw, Steuita from Quietatown, Fulda from Geneva, Southwark from Antwerp, and Santerom bound for Bremen, with others passing the Isle of Wight and the Liga.
Early morning blaze in Mill Creek area of Withe Barre Pa destroys an eo hotel occupied by Martin Cenithi and a row of frame buildings nearby. Loss estimated at seven thousand dollars, insured.
Arthur Sewell states he has answered the withdrawal question once and for all, insisting his stance on the vice-presidential candidacy is settled.
Reports say fifty one captives confined at Havana's Cabana fortress and Morro Castle were executed today by U S forces. The incident follows intensified tensions with Spain over Cuban insurgent activity.
New York forecast notes cloudy conditions today with variable temperatures and fresh to strong northerly and easterly winds. Some risk of local rain. by Tuesday partly cloudy with little temperature change and easterly breezes.
We present a refined display praising our goods as strictly high class and up to date in every detail. The character of our merchandise is well and favorably known, with a great variety showcased in this season's importations.
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