16 Sep 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1896
Page
1
Our semi annual sale is now on with extensive value and top quality items across a long list of bargains. The event is a leading yearly occurrence in Scranton's dry goods trade with guarantees of quality and accurate reductions on every purchase.
The ad touts damask table linens in multiple sizes and weaves. It lists cream and white damasks in 2 through 12 inches and 20 to 40 piece counts, with prices from $1.00 to $1.25 per piece and notes on stock quality and freshness.
Listing of various table linens and textiles with quantities and prices. Includes members such as bleached crash unbleached, Huck towels, Damask towels, and linen toweling with unit counts and per dozen or per piece prices. Mentions ranges from $1 to $1.75 and mixed lot terms.
Fragmentary OCR text lists various unbleached and bleached fibers and brands such as Atlantic, Lockwood, and Pride of the Went. Mentions raw counts and sizes like 42-inch and 64 jc with multiple variant spellings and misread names.
From Somerset County 1 400 mountaineer farmers marched to Canton to pledge support for Major McKinley. The delegation, led by Editor George Rosennell, declared strong in favor of sound money and protective tariffs, praising McKinley and urging voters to unite for Republican principles.
The New York Democratic State Convention will be a lively affair focusing on free silver, shaping the ticket, with leaders aiming to avoid a split. Key figures include Governor candidates John Boyd Thorne and others named in the draft slate, while Senator Hl and other party officials weigh the platform.
Irish figure Tynan known as the Invincible was arrested at Houlowne, appealing to U S Ambassador Eustis and to President Cleveland for protection of an American citizen. The Pall Mall Gazette claims a plot to blow up Marlborough House was staged by conspirators, with reports fueling sensational Tory debate.
Former president of the American Federation of Labor and leader of the United Mine Workers mobilize for a campaign effort. Arrangements are made for a national convention of silver clubs in St Louis on Oct 4 during the Democratic clubs conference.
The Pennsylvania Division of the Junior Order United American Mechanics opened its thirty seventh annual state convention in Gettysburg on September 1 with about delegates present. Last night the welcome reception was held in the council room and speeches by officials followed with nominations for vice-state conductor.
Senator William V. Allen, temporary chairman at the St. Louis convention and later Populist Notification committee chair, said Maine's result was expected and would strengthen silver sentiment in the West, uniting opposing factions against money power.
Senator Palmer national nominee for president comments on Maine election. He says Maine voters understand the animus of the Chicago convention and intend to rebuke it. The remark frames Maine as a rebuke to the convention's platform and messaging.
Louisville September 14 Mr. Bryan was shown Maine election bulletins and asked for his views. He replied I decline to be interviewed.
William J. Bryan spoke in Kentucky while rain delayed crowds from La Grange to Eminence and Versailles. He defended populist coinage ideas, urged farmer and labor support, and praised the masses as allies of government during a lengthy stop that included a banquet with Senator Blackburn.
The speaker laments masses distrusting self government and criticizes coteries and denounces their influence. Applause accompanies a parade with banners and mottos including Our barns are full but our pockets are empty as the crowd cheers. The note ends with Bryan departing for Maysville.
Official returns from sixty-one of sixty-two counties show Jones leads Reminel with 26,140 votes while Miller has 4% for Prohibition. Jones’ plurality stands at 45.84 percent, indicating his overall majority will be considerably less than first estimated.
In Wilkes-Barre police tracked two colored suspects to this city after a theft at a railroad employee’s home. Josephine Rooney was arrested at a Raymond court resort and identified by witnesses as the suspect, while her male companion Warner remains at large.
Sixteen year old William Egbert, part of a ten member trolley party from Draketown Methodist Church, was fatally struck by a carriage while leaning from a guard to spot people. He sustained a skull fracture behind the ear and a deep gash on the forehead, died at the city hospital. Parents traveled to Wilkes-Barre to recover the remains.
A settlement was promised after talks at Rt Hes Bishop’s residence concerning Rev. Father Aust. Supporters say Aust is acceptable to a parish majority while opponents threaten to form an independent church if the bishop does not remove him.
In Wilmington Delaware on September the Palen Republican state committee weighed a compromise proposal from the regular Republicans on a single presidential electoral ticket. The move was expected to be rejected though a later announcement hinted leadership might accept.
The page compiles weather showers and cooler air with a northerly wind. It lists political discussions including McKinley’s Pennsylvania farmers talk and Tiryan’s view on a Democrat’s duty. It notes Republican majorities, fiscal equality, and editorial opinions on party splits. Other items cover council seats, track issues, choral nominations, and local market news.
Lewiston Journal tallies from 312 towns show the Maine House with 145 Republicans and 6 Democrats while the Senate remains solidly Republican. Early returns indicate Powers leads Frank and Bateman, with Ladd and Clifford trailing, boosting Republican plurality toward about 2,000 across key towns.
Senator Jones reports the Maine results are not discouraging for Democrats with a rise in total Democratic and free silver votes. He argues the Maine outcome, if reflected nationwide, could boost Bryan’s chances and yield a large popular vote majority and electoral votes.
Pr W. Connors of Lackawannas avenue delivered a talk on Petroleum before the Lackawanna Institute of History and Science in the board of trade rooms. He, a longtime Oil City resident and geology and chemistry student, praised Pennsylvania’s mineral wealth and noted petroleum’s impact on global modern life over thirty years.
A writ of quo warranto was awarded against the Citizens Passenger Hallway company of Scranton on application by the attorney general. It is returnable on a date in September. the action alleges the company exceeded its charter rights.
Weather report from Hoerald's predicts today in the Missile Stites partly cloudy to fair, cooler conditions with local south eastern coast gusts. Northerly to northwesterly winds followed by a rise in temperature. Thursday brings fall like warmth with light to fresh winds.
The advertisement asserts the store offers a well known line of goods, emphasizing high class standards and up to date selections in every detail. It highlights the favorable reputation of their imports and variety without listing specific items.
A catalog list shows Atlantic Lead, French Zinc, Ready Mixed Tinted Grass Paints, Strictly Pure Linseed Oil, Guaranteed. The entry highlights a range of painting supplies and finishes with emphasis on quality and guaranteed outcomes.
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