17 Sep 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1896
Page
1
A garbled OCR fragment presents a local notice or item with partial dates and unclear names. The readable bits mention September 17 and a one week period, but most details are illegible. The piece lacks concrete actions, entities, or outcomes to describe a definite event.
A garbled retail notice promises a grand opening sale with big discounts and special offers for customers. The fragmentary text hints at a launch event and promotional pricing but lacks clear dates, locations, or participating brands.
Fragmentary text references purses and values with scattered names and numbers. The readable items include mentions of quality in multiple phrases and several unclear named entities. The overall content is inconclusive and this brief cannot establish a clear event or outcome.
Untidy OCR text mentions quality, holidays and various odd terms. No clear people, places, organizations, dates, or events emerge to form a concise report.
A garbled OCR price rundown lists various items with sizes and prices such as $3.00 quality and $2.75 pels and $4.2 quality, plus weekly and yearly figures. It references paint quantities and multiple item codes with unclear context.
Fragmentary ad style notes mixed prices and items. Mentions sizes and qualities with figures like $2.00 $9.00 $4.50 and percentages. The legible terms include site related references and eye patient notes, but many fragments remain unclear.
Advertises colored wool blankets with pricing notes including several pack sizes and quality terms. Mentions pairs and prices such as 16 dollars per pair and other unclear quantities. Indicates a warehouse or store sale event with unspecified date and location.
Fragmentary OCR lists Ali Wool colored blankets with multiple pair counts and prices. Mentions 100 pairs at 10-4 glue, various quality codes, prices from 1.00 to 275 per unit, multiple sizes and pale colors, ending with garbled tail about scarlet.
The advertisement promotes seven pairs of all wool white blankets with new style borders designed for single beds. Sold at a sale price of 5.25 dollars per pair, emphasizing value and styling for bed steads.
Reports from the coast indicate California Oregon and Washington will provide substantial support and a large turnout is planned in Canton for Major McKinley’s tour. Vice Chairman Apsley states western states favor free protection for industries and oppose free silver. McKinley is expected to speak further later in the week as preparations move ahead for large gatherings and political activity.
Returns from most towns in Maine on Monday indicate a Republican plurality for governor with Bowers and Sukh among leading candidates. Falls in early totals place Dingley ahead for Congress with a substantial Republican edge, while detailed county tallies show overall state gains for the party.
Senator Lodge addressed a large Republican gathering in Lexington Massachusetts. He recalled the Maine contest and praised the nomination of William McKinley while accusing New England Republicans of frauds and promising loyalty to McKinley.
The Society of the Army of the Potomac held its annual reunion in Burlington Vermont starting today and continuing tomorrow. Members held meetings this morning and elected officers. A parade began at seven o'clock this evening.
The Lutheran synod opened at St Pauls Church with Rev D M Gilbert of Harrisburg delivering the opening sermon. About ninety clergy and sixty lay delegates attend as sessions run through Tuesday next.
An attempted bank burglary at a Virginia institution was thwarted by an electric alarm. The thieves forced open the main door but fled when the alarm sounded, according to director Le Ran. Police and witnesses described the escape as hurried with no injuries.
The article outlines a heated internal dispute within a political coalition led by Sewall and Watson. It notes moves to oust Sewall, align with Palmer and Buckner factions, and preserve party unity amid competing loyalties while signaling potential shifts in leadership and strategy. The piece mentions Renate James, Reston, and Waterson whose roles underscore factional tensions.
An old diary found with Henry Dixon papers in Wichita exposes a lavish birth for Disen Dixon, daughter of the Earl of Albemarle, and her elopement with Theaiades Metinile Manhin agitator. The Dixons moved from Australia to Wichita, later facing poverty and Mrs. Dixon living east.
A pre arranged collision on the Missouri Kansas and Texas railroad near Rush Texas fourteen miles north of Wau drew a crowd of about 2000. Six cars trailed each engine and both engines plus seven cars were wrecked. Nine spectators were badly injured two fatally. The crash occurred today attracting many witnesses.
New York Democrats worked a short session of eighteen minutes endorsing the Bryan Sewell Chicago platform without a formal resolutions committee. Thomas F Grady presided as temporary chair. Silver supporters objected to Thacher and Campbell, while fusion with Populists was shelved. Joseph B Sargent nominated for governor, A Cran dall for lieutenant governor, and a committee to negotiate with Populists was appointed.
Buffalo telegraph confirms Chairman Hinkley asked Senator Murphy to take the vacancy on the national committee caused by William P. Sheehan. During the convention a reply arrived stating Murphy would not accept under any conditions and endorses Frank Campbell for the post.
Philadelphia dispatch reports Republican conventions across city and county unions yielding administration allies victorious in sheriff, commissioners, judges, and multiple congressional and senatorial races. Bolting factions produced split ticket nominations in several districts with two sets of candidates named for some posts.
New York dispatch lists arrivals from Copenhagen Liverpool Genoa Naples Bremen Southampton and Queenstown including Majestic Spree Werra and others. Outgoing from Bremerhaven Southampton and New York bound ships noted with entries Spuaradini Latin Zundam and Aurania. Scandia sighted en route to Hamburg passing Lewis Island on Sept 15.
Weather indicatu was today generally fair with easterly winds. The item notes day’s passage by McKinley, Veterans of the Blue and Gray, and New York State Democrats in session. Also mentions Dave Martin atop Philadelphia and Bryan’s southern journey, plus local items on Banta Glass Co funds, convention arrangements, and editorial reflections.
Survivors of the Second Brigade Army of the Potomac and allied Army of the Virginia met in the nation’s capital to celebrate a reunion before traveling to Antietam to dedicate a monument. Gen Fra vi er led hundreds arriving by rail with officials Hastings Beaver and others. The event featured remarks by Gen Navlett and songs by Arch bishop Ryan and others.
A Plant system train No. 78 left the track two miles south of Waycross Georgia at 6 05 last night. Two Pullman cars were badly wrecked but no one aboard was injured. A special from Waycross ferried passengers, and wrecking trains were dispatched. Also noted is the death of ex congressman James M Ashley born near Pittsburgh November 4 181?
A 12-year-old Polish boy in Mineral township near Little Rock killed a 4-year-old child by striking it on the head with a club. He dug a shallow grave, buried the victim, and fled the scene.
Secretary Walsh arrives in Idaho to work for harmony as turmoil over recognition of the silver factions continues. The dispatch notes Walsh’s authority to speak for the national Populist committee and the ongoing efforts to secure recognition for the silver Republicans amid partisan disputes.
Ninety clerical and sixty lay delegates gathered at Easton Pennsylvania on September 16 as the East Pennsylvania synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church opened with religious services and formal proceedings.
New Haven Conn Sept 16 Democratic state convention met with most delegates in attendance. Chairman Davis introduced the proceedings as the party endorses the Chicago platform and outlines campaign expectations for the fall election.
In San Francisco the jury returned a guilty verdict today in the case of 1 W. Winltre charged with kidnapping and robbery. The defendant, alleged to have abducted and robbed Monatre Campbell of Honolulu, faced trial here after the incident occurred in the city weeks ago.
In the Minhile Stitee area today the forecast shows fair to partly cloudy skies with slightly warmer temperatures. Winds from Mekhi and freach are expected, with preceding strong winds and some rain, followed by localized rainfall in the northern Tirtricix. Friday calls for partly cloudy to fair weather with small temperature changes and local rain on the coast.
A compact note asserts that the present style and standards are strictly high class and up to date in every detail, emphasizing quality and modernity.
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