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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1896
Page
1
Unclear fragment hints at fashion scene and party culture
Fragmentary text references a New York City cloak and putt house and a mood by Far-l ion, plus mentions of novel and previous holds, with unreadable names and places.
Our Cloak Our Cloak Department Growth
Fragmentary text indicates escalating activity around a department labeled Our Cloak, with references to an enduring expansion and a substantial impact. Mentions of past whims and various paths suggest organizational dynamics and shifting priorities.
Advertiser Promotes Garments With Prices and Merit System
The notice urges readers to view the latest garments to judge style and quality. It emphasizes a closely shaved profit system and promises better merit in values when feasible, inviting inquiries about current prices.
Major McKinley’s Week of Campaign Work
Major McKinley closes a hard week with eleven speeches in Canton Ohio and pledges shorter talks as delegations grow. A large Woman’s McKinley club of Cincinnati visits Tuesday and Wheelmen clubs from across the United States are due Saturday for a parade and speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's
McKinley Club
Cincinnati
Wheelmen’s Clubs
United States
Canton
McKinley
Barber
Major McKinley
Tuesiday
McKinney Club
Dhohort
Clinton
Tite
Wheelen
Vedas Sarewe
Wheehmen
Chikenge Aid Fitemmediate
Pitter
Suspicious of the Gold Ticket
Fragmentary letter hints at political maneuvering and a contested ticket across states. Names and places appear intermittently with unclear references to supporters and opponents. The text suggests a struggle linked to a Democratic primary and regional influence, with calls for attention to potential misdirection.
Campaign Bureau Committees Formed By Local Groups
A scrambled list shows committeemen organized for a campaign bureau with names such as Vivian, Captain Ayi, Severin Hew, Phil Hie, and Thomas Simpson. It mentions district and city offices, including Philadelphia, with various roles and attendees named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altooni
Caida Burewn
Pennie Wivanit
Vivian
Severin
eSenrmin
Hegaldlien Iskechithes
James Spenew
David Bot
Hicks and Koser in race for congressional nomination
In Altoona on September 27 Hon. J. D. Hicks and Hon. Francis J. Koser discussed the district race. Hicks warned that if he fails to secure the nomination by Monday evening he will cast his four and a half votes to Koser and back him for the post. Koser, an anti Quay backer, would complicate Hicks strong Quay support. The move appears aimed at pressuring Cambria county conferees to back Hicks to field an opponent to Quay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
J. D. Hicks
Francis J. Koser
Somerset County
Hicks
Koser
Somerset
Koger
Quay
Beaver Statesman
Cambria County
Populists Rebuked at Republican Fusion Ticket Withdrawal
The re convened Idaho Republican state convention at Boise City removed Populist nominees James Gunn for Congress and George L Lewis for secretary of state amid a bitter fight with Populists over fusion with silver Republicans and Democrats. Governor candidate Stounenberg remained, while J A Lippincott resigned as lieutenant governor. W E Brown replaced removed nominees in several counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Posse
Ida
Boise City
James Gunn
Congress
George L. Lewis
Stounenberg
J. A. Lippincott
Durans and Bourue Seek Statewide Offices at Party Convention
The Democrat ticket of Charles B. Durans for secretary of state and RB Bourue for lieutenant governor is opposed by the Populists who refuse to back Dubois. Analysts expect the Populists to name a new state ticket with Bryan and Watson electors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Durans
RB. Bourue
Democra
Dubois
Bryan
Watson
Sound Money League shakes Kerens in Chicago trip
National Committeeman Kerens visited St Louis to organize a finances committee but found the Sound Money league working strongly there. The league, said to include prominent Democrats, could shape campaigns nationwide and prompt new state estimates before election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sound Money League
Kerens
Chicago
St. Louis
Bourke Cock
St. Loui
Groenvenor
McKinsey and Bryan
Cory Wood
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Terrors of Liberia Report From Philadelphia Imports
The article recounts refugees from Liberia landing in Philadelphia aboard the steamship Wares Tone lander. It describes black passengers seeking safety in the United States, facing fever and hunger, with several named individuals and families among those who endured shipboard and port hardships before settlement or return possibilities appeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Tone Lander Deere
United States
Taylor Smith
Forrest Cue
Ark
Savanah
Hlaek
Mane Vin
Sivardah
Burke Jon Age
Helen
Mad Dog at Pittsburg Church Tragedy
A chaotic stampede at a Pittsburg Pennsylvania church gathering left many children injured as gunfire or a violent attack occurred at the doorway. Police reported several victims including young Master Clark Osnter and Joseph Senadeh.
Elephant burns at Coney Island in season finale blaze
At Coney Island the famed Slimmer day start thumbed by a massive fire destroying a wooden elephant used for a hotel and concert hall. The loss is about 85 000 dollars for the elephant and 10 000 for the roller coaster surrounding it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coney Island
Senator Hill Declines On Governor Hope Question
Albany Sept 27 Senator Hill was asked if he would go to New York for the Democratic State committee meeting to decide the governor candidate to succeed John Boy Thacher. He replied that sufficient unto the day is the matter thereof and declined to express an opinion on Mrs Thacher's successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Hill
New York
Democratic State Committee
John Boy Thacher
Middle-of-the-Road Populists to Nominate Electors
Lincoln Neb September 27 Tomorrow's State convention of the Middle-of-the Road Populists will likely be small. The convention plan is to run electors for Bryan and Watson against Bryan and Sewall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
Watson
Sewall
Chicago
Afr
Former Indiana Democrat Jewett Backs McKinley in Columbus
Louisv ille report states Hon Charles T Jewett of New Albany former Indiana Democratic executive chair denounced his party last night in Columbus and announced support for McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Charles T. Jewett
New Albany
Indiana Democratic State Executive Committee
Columbus
Ind
Mukinley
Mount Holyoke College Fire Destroys Campus
A devastating blaze in Springfield Mass this evening completely destroyed Mount Holyoke College including the main building, dormitories, and gymnasium. Loss estimates range from 0 to 75,000 dollars with damage severity unknown and no immediate reports of casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
Mount Holyoke College
Los
Bryan's Maine Visit Details with Sewall and Itinerary
Democratic candidate William J. Bryan toured Bath and Small Point Maine with Joseph H. Manley and Sewall. A fish dinner at Small Point followed services at Center Congregational Church. The swing through New England and Mid-Atlantic cities includes Boston Providence New York and Jersey City with stops in Paterson and Philadelphia, ending in St. Louis then a planned Michigan stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midne
William J. Brydin
Sewall
Bath
Lynn
Hoston
Bryan
Center Congregational Church
Small Point
Athintic
Kennebec
Mr. Sewall
Teket
Joseph H. Matley
Manley
New York
Mr. Bewall
Mr. Bryan
Tnnstead
Boston
Lavin
Lewis Ston
Savin
Boston and Maine Railroad
Park Square Staaton
Providence
Shore
Urgoan
New London
Loh
Paterson
New York City
Jergey
St. Louis
Burlington
Sheeh
Phe
St. Tenuis
Memphis
Nashwville
Indianapolis
Michigan
Rules Governing Strikes In Cleveland A Mobb Question
The Brotherhood of Carpenters and others adjourned with changes in strikes rules. A member working during a pending strike faces a 28 dollar fine. Strikes now require a two thirds vote in the affected city. A no politics rule was adopted for the union and the next convention is set for New York City in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McEveland
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Dothers
Poe
Ata Evereise
Elven Entil Appatowend Tey
Comertry
Diecusehon
Total Unions
Mhe
New York City
Lsts
Contractors Arrested After Madison Avenue Building Collapse
New York September. Patrick Roche of Shavnnon and Roche moin tractors in charge of construction for the Mattu building at Madison Avenue is arrested and remanded to the coroner. One man died and several were wounded as the building collapsed yesterday. Inspectors found faulty foundation walls and woodwork and interior cement appears to have been used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Patrick Roche
Free of Shavnnon & Roche
Moin Tractors
Wats Madison Avenue
King
Medman Furniture Company assigns in Defiance Ohio
The Medman Furniture Company Incorporated with capital stock of 100000 made an assignment yesterday. Liabilities are estimated at 50000 or more. Resources are limited to the plant and stock on hand. Two other local failures followed, M. G. May Grocer turning stock to Defiance Grocery to satisfy debts and Hotel Russell discontinuing business last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance, O
Medman Furniture Company
Furniture Company
M. G. May Grocer Company
Defiance Grocery Company
Russell
Jealous husband stabs wife in Philadelphia lodging house
Early today John L Griblin quarreled with his wife Mary at a lodging house on 645 North Front Street. He stabbed her in the throat, killing her almost instantly. Griblin was arrested as the suspect in the fatal attack. The couple were middle aged and Jin was jealous of his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
John L. Griblin
Mary
North Front Street
Griblin
Jin
Burial of a Striker Follows Thousands to Grave
In Cleveland Ohio on Sept 27 thousands of trades unionists marched to the grave of Thomas Evans the striker fatally shot on Aug 14. The crowd numbered about six thousand and filled the day with silent tribute as the procession moved past the burial site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Evans
Grave
Cleveland
Evans
Nonland
Reee
Shipping Arrivals and Departures Noted in New York
New York reports arrivals including La Bretagne from Havre and La Touraine arriving at Havre. Campania sails for New York from Queenstown, while Schiedam is sighted en route from Amsterdam to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
la Bretagne
Havre
la Touraine
Campania
Queenstown
Schiedam
Amsterdam
Funeral Procession in Woodlow Avenue Turned Violent
A labor funeral march featured five bands playing a dirge as thousands gathered along the route. A motorman was attacked when attempting to pass, the crowd breaking the trolley car and threatening the conductor. The deceased is viewed as a martyr for labor, with intense anger toward his killer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodlow Avenue
Tragedy at a Cake Walk in Frederick County
In Buckeyestown near Telty last night Ben Butler, a Black man, shot and instantly killed Edward Carter and mortally wounded Robert Nelson after a cake walk dispute. Butler fled into a crowd of angry Black residents following a confrontation over an admirer, as the scene turned deadly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Butler
Edward Carter
Robert Nelson
Gladstone Turkey Speech Draws Mixed German Reactions
Berlin reports published commentary on Mir Gladstone’s Liverpool address. German papers condemn the remarks as likely harmful, doubting a diplomatic rupture with Britain. Wiseman dispatches 200 troops to quell Wahehes in German East Africa, with a larger force planned if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Mir Gladstone
Liverpool
Vossischer Actung
Great Britain
Gladstone
Ladstone
Creat Prithain
Turkey
Lkely
Opinian Om
Gerenm
German East Africa
Kwikuru
Huron von Wiseman
Heriin
Africa
TROLLEY HURT OLD COUPLE
Waterbury Connecticut Sept 27 Corporal Alone Morgan and wife of 50 Leavy Worth street were wounded after a North Wil low street trolley struck their carriage on We st Main street. The car struck the rear overturning the conveyance, Morgan sustaining a broken left collar bone and a fractured rib puncturing a pleural cavity while Mrs Morgan suffers severe chest bruising and possible rib fractures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Conm
Cpr
BR. Morgan
Worth Street
Weet Main Street
Willow Street
Sunwell Rowne
Stark
Traction Company
Morgan
Dr Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Mrs. Morgan
Dr. Morgan
Headless Body Found Near Wyite Station Pa
Pittsburg reports a headless male body found Sept 19 in the Monongahela River near Wyite Station Elza beth. The head was buried in a nearby mound and preserved. age 45 to 50, with gray eyes dark hair and gray whiskers. A Pittsburg tailor label on the coat may identify the crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Wyite Station
Elzabeth
Monongahela
The News This Morning Canton Programs and Global Voices
In Canton a single programme for the week is planned with showers and cooler weather forecast. Gladstone's speech on Turkey may influence regional affairs. Luzerne County discusses stilletto and bullets amid local notes. Bryan tours Maine while two Thacher candidates decline New York nominations. The Drummer's Fair at Newark features prominently. Local reports mark Rev J L Race's fiftieth ministry anniversary and a new Primitive Church dedication. An aggressive October campaign covers dispersing corner loafers and a final Grand Jury report concludes the week. Wall Street and regional markets are summarized alongside suburban happenings and valley news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Gladstone
Turkey
Luzerne
Bryan
Maine
Bloodshed in Luzerne County
In Pittston two men die or are gravely wounded after a stabbing at a speakeasy and a drunken shotgun incident. Joseph Popple dies after a knife attack by Michael Pressaus. Pressaus is jailed awaiting the county prison transfer. Christopher Flynn, drunk, fires a loaded shotgun at children and injures John Nevisky and Anthony Buckwathus. Flynn is jailed and awaiting injury outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittston
Christopher Flynn
Flynn
John Nevisky
Anthony Buckwathus
Piliston
Wife Beater Drowns After Lynching Attempt in Cleveland
In Cleveland on September 27 Edward Wald, a ship carpenter, attacked his wife and killed his infant son during a violent quarrel. A mob grabbed Wald as the crowd pressed for lynching, he fled toward the river and drowned in the Cuyahoga, his body not recovered. The boy died and the wife lay severely injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Edward Wald
Tlewire
Hare
Edward
Wii
Co AL Turner
Father McHale
Wald
Himmeel
Hewie
Pellew
Wate
Loos
Cuyahoga
Enraged crowds clash as McKinley cheers spark riot in Indiana
In Alexandria workers cheering for McKinley at Orestes were trampled when mounted supporters charged the crowd near the Republican club. Injured include George Brady George King Ernest Lefevre Carl Lightfoot BD Miller and John McKinney. The incident followed banter at the club grounds and a mounted advance on the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Ind
Mekinley
Orestes
George Brady
George King
Ernest Lefevre
Carl Lightfoot
BD. K. Miller
John McKinney
Republican Club
McKinley
Seven Die as Overloaded Boat Founders Off Shields
Seven people perish when a boat overloaded with passengers sinks off Shields. Other vessels rush to aid. despite rescue efforts, the drowning toll reaches seven. Weathered sea lanes and safety concerns frame the tragedy reported from London dated September 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Shields
California Blankets and Crib Sets on Sale in White or Grey
Advertises wide selection of blankets including California and Kingston brands in white and grey with prices ranging from $6.45 to $16.45. Crib and cradle blankets offered in all sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diana
Plaza
Kingston
Chaska
Comfortables Offer Silkoline Comfortables at Low Prices
Regular lines feature 20 dozen Silkoline Comfortables with cotton filling size 70 by 80 inches plain edge price 1.29 dollars and with ruffle 1.42 dollars. Stated as an extraordinary value since material itself could not be bought at that price.
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Etatereese Eter Tapestry
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Chirk Osinler
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Mr. Hill
Mt. Holyoke College
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Joseph Mantley
Brotherhood of Carpenters
Shannon & Roche
Defiance
Ohio
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Is Wite
Thacher
Newark
J. L. Race
New Primitive Church
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Grand Jury
Wall Street Review and Markets
Luzerne County
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Wilkes-Barre
Michael Pressaus
Popple
Pressaus
Preesaus
Wife Beater
Prince Bismark
Perlin
Vogelthe Zeitunge
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Texas
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Finley
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W. J. Weichel
Spruce
Matthews Brothers
Atlantic
Reynolds
Crockett
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