21 Sep 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1896
Page
1
A clipped, informal sales note discusses Onivil and kerchiets and asserts popularity and widespread use. It hints at how the items were acquired at low figures, offering value while other rivals speculate on pricing. The text centers on shop talk and trade practices rather than firm details.
The sale highlights dainty gems that look ideal for their purpose with fresh stock from top foreign and domestic factories. The best items are described as high quality and desirable, while even the cheapest offers good value.
A local sale lists numerous handkerchiefs for ladies and children in Swiss and Irish linen. Prices show heavy discounts with bulk quantities such as 60 dozen and 250 dexens, featuring borders, embroidery, drawn work, and lace medallions.
General Grosvenor releases a table predicting McKinley will win the presidency with 278 electoral votes, 64 above the needed total, and argues key states like Arkansas and Ohio lean Republican amid rising McKinley support and strategic votes.
In Washington on September 20 William Jennings Bryan attended worship at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church with his host. He sat in a pew once occupied by President Lincoln and was known to have attended services there during past congressional years under Rev. Gurley and Rev. Radcliffe. The pastor had no prior knowledge of Bryan's plan.
In Salt Lake City on Sept 20 four conventions convened including two Republicans one Democratic and one Populist. A clash erupted over delegate selection for the McKinley state convention and the silver Republican gathering. Fights broke out as McKinley supporters protected a portrait of McKinley while silver advocates tore it. Peace was restored and delegates were eventually elected.
Anthony Carroll and John Brennan, a tok er and a laborer, suffered severe burns from an explosion at the Clear Spring mine in Pittston after disregarding gas precautions and igniting lamps. Both were burned on hands faces and necks and were rushed to hospital, with their condition described as fatal.
Chicago September 20 a Democratic committee alleged to have received a fake stock of gold merchandise from the Moviorales Harverine Machine company of Chicago. The scheme sent agents to supply traders with gold fibers and generic goods to mimic advertising material of the firm.
San Francisco reports indicate Bhanta County Treasurer William Jackson may owe up to 500 dollars after a preliminary review of his accounts. Jackson has served in the office for sixteen years and is under formal scrutiny as officials plan a thorough examination of his ledgers.
In Slayden’s Crossing a young Black man Walter Brown was shot to death and burned yesterday after a murderous assault on Mrs. Slayden the 73 year old postmistress, late Friday night between Lamar Mississippi and Grand Junction Tennessee.
New York dispatch notes arrivals including La Gas cogne from Havre Maasdam from Rotterdam and Bourlogne. La Normandie arrives at Havre. Etruria sails to New York from Queenstown.
Fourth class postmasters named yesterday for Pennsylvania include Iby Merwins at Mount Pocono in Monroe County, signaling a regional administrative change in the Pocono district.
Chairman Hanna extols a refined Republican political organization, claiming strong inroads in the West and a systematic township based effort. He notes Omaha and Lincoln silver sentiment fading as McKinley work gains traction across critical states and counties. An Omaha event recaps and a separate obituary note ends with an inquest planned tomorrow.
Ex Governor R M McLane of Maryland writes his brother that he cannot vote in the coming election He condemns the late Democratic convention as untrustworthy and says he would vote for the candidate most likely to defeat Bryan and Sewell, namely Governor McKinley He cites courtesy to party individuals and criticizes European revolutionary ideas as influencing the era
Paris reports Great Britain has formally demanded the extradition of Patrick J. Tynan, leader of the alleged dynamite conspiracy against Queen Victoria and the Czar, who was arrested at Boulogne sur Mer last Sunday morning.
Edward N. Crane once a leading baseball pitcher, drank heavily and grew despondent. An empty chloral bottle was found, indicating the fatal act at Congress Hall. Crane rose to prominence in 1887 and dominated national baseball for years.
In Central Army hall Cleveland September 0 a hostile crowd disrupted Terrence V Powderly’s address to a Republican meeting. Police arrested several on riot charges as Powderly faced jeers and a staged attempt by Howard Dennis to interrupt.
Delegates from Philadelphia Irish societies gathered at Industrial Art hall to support Dr Gallagher and other released Irish prisoners. Speakers included Patrick O Neill James F Lennon Joseph Carten Scranton Edward Mullally Washington and others. Plans urged funds and a large venue for an early event with a Pittsburgh follow up.
Scranton faces a summer meeting of the Medal of Honor Legion with no committee yet formed to plan events. It is expected work will begin to arrange a fitting reception for the soldiers whose gallant deeds earned the nation’s highest recognition. General Miles leads the legion as its president.
The Common Pleas Court with Judge Archbald on the bench begins a three week term this morning. Jurors assemble for roll call and the weekly list is read. The court will move to the Federal building for occupancy by mid October with one court in session.
Fair warmer conditions with variable winds head into the day as General Grosvenor discusses electoral votes. Enthusiasm rises in Chilman Hanna's circle with political chatter from Philadelphia and Politha in Utah. McKinley speeches slated for Saturday. Bellevue hosts a quarterly meeting. Israel and Rogers lead a local political discussion in town. Editorial questions Mr. Scragg's Republican stance. Abington Turnpike and Fredericksburg news feature in the suburba scene with market notes.
In Philadelphia a raid on a Baker Street speakeasy sparked a 15 minute pitched battle between police and inmates. One man, Michael Pizza, was killed. five others injured. Seven combatants and the proprietor were arrested. all prisoners are Italian.
Between midnight and daylight yesterday morning Charles Henry Dean 2251 Birney avenue upper Twentieth ward reports a burglar entered his residence and stole $8 from the dressing case near the bed. The thief opened drawers and left the rest untouched as Mr Dean a machinist at Simpson Co silk mill Cedar avenue notes the audacity of the act and suspects no clear culprit.
Lightning struck the residence of David Griffiths in Minooka damaging the chimney but causing no major harm. Mrs Griffiths recovered after aid. A second strike hit John Biglin at 418 Locust Street starting a small roof fire, quickly put out by fire crews with about 150 dollars in damage.
New York dispatch notes fair to partly cloudy weather in the Middle States today with frost in places and light variable winds. Local rain near the lakes is expected, followed by a warmer Tuesday with slightly lower temperatures and breezes mainly from the southwest and south.
The advertisement touts Finley's goods as well known and high class with up to date offerings. It emphasizes quality and variety while avoiding enumeration of specific items.
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