15 Sep 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1896
Page
1
A garbled notice advertises a seasonal sale with bold claims of big savings and free items. It promises electricity related warranties and urges readers to visit the store for year end bargains and door busting deals.
Fragmented OCR notes show various damask and white damask fabrics with piece counts and price hints. Mentions include cream, Damask, white Damask, and prices around $1.00 to $1.50, referencing locations like Wigan and Clty Frou TH with partial vendor labels.
A garbled OCR passage catalogs assorted textile goods with prices and weights. Entries include unbleached crash and various item names with inconsistent values, reflecting a damaged historic price list rather than a coherent article.
Fragmented OCR shows a merchant catalog of cotton towels with terms like bleached unbleached and tinted finishes. Names such as Remus, Neal Jihiek Bok, Arline A and Dwight appear among various towel grades and brands with pricing cues and stock notes.
Maine results show a Republican plurality near fifty thousand as returns come in slowly. The Waxahachie era notes heavy Democratic losses in Sewall’s ward while the state leans toward Republican gains with Cleaves and Johnson payloads mounting.
The biennial convention of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen of North America opens in Galveston Texas with leaders Grand Master Sargent and others present. Samuel Gompers and Eugene V. Debs attend, Debs as spectator, while finances show $694000 paid to dependents and to 145 totally disabled members.
Fragmentary note claims since August 1 ISM organized 49 new lodges and there are now upwards of 2 mietfi bers. The text is incomplete and names or places are not provided.
Mung Chung sailed on the Empress of China for home today in response to a trade address. He said no strong impetus would be given to Amber trade unless China required timber for railways and other planned improvements. The lieutenant governor of British Columbia noted the view as unfavorable to the mateo project.
A fragmented notice from Philadelphia describes the Molin Alte mine and related firms with creditors and securities. It outlines ongoing preparations for a formal report on firm condition and hints at settlement plans under attorneys Catlin, MMrentua and Ca.nagretto. The piece notes credit levels and aims to restore solvency amid a broader mining goods craze.
A middle aged man, Woodie of Hoadbieg, died by suicide in a local Philadelphia dental establishment. Police traced the death to a self inflicted wound and found personal details including a wife and four children. The victim, around 28, had previously been employed at Kilmer Co and resided near Meadlog.
The article notes a large audience listening to a southern city gathering where populist themes dominated. Speakers urged faith, discussed political strategy, and touched on Turkish tensions impacting local life and property.
Fragmentary text notes Morse supporters and a last Te rounded Gut with continuous years of work. It mentions Europe and a death related to constipation and taphy, but details are unclear.
General Manager Price reports that the open hearth steel works the coming mill No 1 mill real mill and three blast furnaces have resumed operation after a period of shutdown for the Cuormbrio mille. About three thousand men returned to work today as the plant restarted.
Marion chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution unveiled a granite monument in Philadelphia marking the ground where Washington's army encamped in May 179? The ceremony featured a patriotic display and honored the historic site.
The Herald reports today in the Middle States partly cloudy skies with cooler temperatures and variable winds turning from southwest to northwest and chances of local rain. Tomorrow will be cloudy to partly cloudy with cooler temperatures and northwesterly winds, followed by rain and then clearing. Thursday brings fair and warmer weather.
The Bryan campaign crossed into Mount Vernon and Nashville to rally large crowds as he promoted silver money policy. In Louisville crowds swelled at Phoenix Hill Park and Haymarket, while Evansville and Anderson saw marches and speeches amid intense enthusiasm.
Westinghouse Electric began a final test of a trolley rail line between Meant Holly and Hartington. The test trolley reached about sixty miles per hour with eight cars attached and powered, aiming to show if electric propulsion can replace steam locomotion in the Pennsylvania Railroad system.
Sectarian confusion ends Populist push in Kentucky as discontent and disarray surface among leaders. The failure to fuse with Democrats leaves the state effectively aligned with Welkinbey’s camp, according to chairman Poorer who cites internal polls and party divisions shaping the election ticket.
Fragmentary text mentions New York and Virginia places with scattered names and dates. The garbled OCR lacks coherent events or actions to summarize into a concrete news item.
The editor of La Patria, an autonomist paper, was arrested on arrival about a month ago. Authorities could not produce any formal proof of charges, delaying public disclosure.
The Hollidayshure firm reports ongoing work at its rolling mills after a period of downtime. Employment details show continued hiring for the workforce as operations resume.
In Twintingdon Pennsylvania dated September 1, the Late Manufacturing Company maker of duiniata eyelet assigned assets under Chapter proceedings. John Flenner was appointed assignee to manage the estate and liabilities under the order.
The morning edition covers light showers and variable winds over Maine. Editorials debate republican views and a prophet role attributed to Ryan. McCloskey prepares to coach the new high school and a court halts traction work on Washington Avenue.
A Canton, Sept 4 report describes Major McKinley addressing 1,000 Harrison County wool growers and merchants. He criticizes free wool under the tariff and attacks Democratic support for free trade, contrasting it with protection for wool producers and criticizing silver policies.
Governor Fradley leaves Frankfort for Missouri to speak at a meeting in Hibbathe Wisconsin. Informal elections yield mixed results among Republicans and Democrats in several districts. In a Northwest train incident three of fifty six votes backed sound money. 2000 participants plan an industrial parade for sound money. Jeremiah Le Sullivan loses to John Parrineton in the Fifth District Democratic convention.
York Ohio September 1 Conieresaman Stahl will be on the ticket as a candidate to succeed himself by nomination papers Papers in his behalf were sent out this morning.
The advertisement touts Finleys goods as well known and up to date with a strict high class importation selection. It emphasizes quality variety and fashionable items without listing specific products or features.
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