New Capes and Jackets Attract Attention In Shasan
New capes and jackets draw interest with descriptions of new in cut and trim. Observers note novelty in design and appeal amid varied fashion trends.
29 Sep 1896
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1896
Page
1
New capes and jackets draw interest with descriptions of new in cut and trim. Observers note novelty in design and appeal amid varied fashion trends.
A stylish New York shop unveils a grand cloak and fur collection. The venue promises bold designs and a wide range of latest mood fashion items. Forts.
Our Cloak department keeps growing on the back of a son’s phenomenal success. The firm proclaims an effort to deliver an absolutely perfect reproduction of fashion's whims with many noted approaches.
A Sept 28 ceremony in Canton, Ohio, features Major McKinley warmly addressing veterans and liston citizens. He recalls his boyhood, thanks local leaders, and notes the strong community bonds and moral progress of the region.
Campaign papers filed in Harrishire Pennsylvania reveal nomination disputes in Butler Armstrong district with multiple figures from Butler county and Allegheny county Democratic committees contesting regularity. James E. O'Donnell and Magee are cited amid court action to settle duplicate certificates.
In Johnstown Pennsylvania on Sept 29 the Republican conference remains in apparent deadlock after dozens of meetings. J L Aleks ale cures a final vote and may sway delegates to Roserj of Somerset if not chosen. Hicks denies taking bribes to switch to Thropp while facing wide bids.
In the Academy of Music Philadelphia tonight Independent Republicans nominated Alexander Crow Jr a manufacturer for short term opposition to the regular Republican nominee Aly Crow had been defeated for the sheriffs nomination earlier and his supporters claim the nomination process was not honorable Mor Crow has been endorsed by many business men of his party.
Sept 28 in Helena Missouri a labor moderation team agreed to back Pye and Wiartsom. They will canvass the colony to publish literature aiding their cause in doubtful states. Shipping notes from New York report arrivals and departures of multiple vessels from Rotterdam Hamburg Antwerp and Amsterdam.
Senator Gorman will tour Maryland with Sewall to stump for Bryan. He plans to speak only in his own district with a date set for early October likely at Laurel. The Democratic state committee will schedule other venues and dates.
Washington reports the close of business gold stock at 2246. The New York gold withdrawal for the day reached 5200 dollars. An inflow of 2,008,000 dollars in gold was received in exchange for currency in New York today.
The Peabody Villa Management announced a six percent wage reduction. Moych, Newburyport, and surrounding staff were notified of the cut effective immediately.
All the train dispatchers on the Canadian Pacific railway were ordered out on strike tonight in Montreal. The action halts traffic across the line as workers protest conditions and demand concessions from management.
Rioting persists in Leadville with troops driving off strikers at the Coronado mine. Funeral processions for Jerry O Keefe and William Higgins draw thousands, as miners’ union crowds march to the cemetery amid military camps and picket lines.
The New York Democratic state committee revised the ticket on September 2. Wilbur F. Porter of Watertown was named governor with Fred Schraub of Lowville as lieutenant governor. Robert Titus of Buffalo remains as associate justice of the Court of Appeals. Elliot Danforth declined to be listed atop the ticket, leading to Porter’s promotion from second to first place.
Robert Ogden, for John Wanamaker, confirms Wanamaker buys the entire Hilton Hughes & Co. business of New York, including real estate at Broadway and Tenth Street, warehouse, delivery outlets, and merchandise. The Philadelphia Wanamaker firm will move in and operate the store like its Philadelphia operation, with John Wanamaker as senior partner. The purchase price is not disclosed.
The Times editorial reviews Sir Herbert Kitchener’s order for the First Staffordshire regiment to leave Dongola and move toward Cairo via Kosheh. It argues the Dervish power has collapsed and that no large forward push is planned soon, while other papers call it an economical move due to expedition costs.
The Knights of Pythias of New Jersey held their fifth annual field day in Paterson with a procession meeting the city bar and Mayor Broun, the board of aldermen, Governor Griggs, and Choret A Hobart. The mayor gave a welcome at the armory where a reception followed.
President assigns William P. Cohen of Rich Hill Missouri and Ivan D. Applerute of Klamath Falls Oregon to investigate and determine the boundary lines of the Klamath Indian reservation in Oregon along with other duties specified in the Indian note of June 10 1st.
The Pittsburg conference of the Methodist Episcopal church in Indiana Pennsylvania on September 2 discussed behind closed doors the admission of women as delegates to the general conference. The motion failed by a vote of 70 to 64 in favor of the opponents. This marked the third time women advocates faced defeat on this issue.
The question has been voted upon and women gain strength for admission. The conference adjourned this afternoon, selecting Washington, Pa. for the meeting next year.
Nearly 200 delegates gather at Turner hall as G W Perkins opens the twenty first session of the Cigarmakers International Union of America. The report notes limited trade improvement, higher output, and detailed figures on factories, wages, and union membership. Perkins calls for a weekly wage increase and outlines past and projected benefit payments.
Atlanta Sept 28 H M Atkinson president of the Southern Trust and Georgia Electric Light company was indicted by the grand jury. He is charged with Sabbath violation but is said to be held responsible for the actions of his employees. The electric light company supplies the city debts and the indictment could leave Atlanta in darkness on Sunday nights.
Mrs. John Machalwaska of Sherman Michigan was attacked by a frenzied horse while trying to drive it from her yard. The horse appeared to be rabid and Mrs. Machalwaska was bitten in the face. Her condition is described as critical and the outcome remains in serious doubt.
A boiler exploded at No 2 colliery near Harwood Wilkes-Barre Pa at noon today. John Metro was killed instantly while two laborers Michael and Andrew Wargo were severely scalded but alive. The cause is thought to be low water. the building was demolished.
Thieves broke into the Episcopal church in Coldwater on Sept 28 and took the entire communion service including several silver pieces plated ware a demijohn of communion wine and a clock used to time sermons by the rector.
In Alton West Virginia on September 28 the wife of Dr. Thomas J. Foulds was fatally shocked at her home after touching an exposed incandescent light wire during a storm. The town reports the incident as a singular accident with power lines generally considered harmless.
William C Whitney former secretary of the navy will marry Mrs. A S Randolph of New York at the Episcopal church in Hat Harbor Me tomorrow. The couple had been reported as engaged last summer.
Four crew members including Alfred Beck and Hans Jaggers died when a barrel of oil ignited while lowering it into the hold of the British iron steamship Cyrus off Marcus Hook. The incident, witnessed by Captain Simmons and the English crew, left the vessel intact as flames filled the hold and the bodies recovered by Deputy Coroner Frick. The Cyrus, 2175 tons, was sailing in ballast from Philadelphia to Norfolk.
A bold individual bound for Reed's Lake rode a streetcar at Wealthy avenue late at night. He swore and jumped onto the car as the last car pulled in. He turned on the current and sped toward the lake, risking derailment, while railway workers pursued unsuccessfully. He halted at the terminus and vanished into darkness.
Bankers and brokers in the Equitable ind Boree buildings on Broadway unfurled the largest American flag ever made. The banner measures seventy one by forty feet with a twenty seven foot field and stars thirty two inches across. It required six yards of bunting and weighs 150 pounds.
W J McKean of New Jersey says the National Association of Democratic clubs will stage a large convention in St Louis from October 1 with a chorus of 800 voices singing campaign and patriotic songs. He met Jefferson club and Business Men's league officers to discuss plans for what may be the largest gathering of Democratic clubs yet held.
Toronto reports a Brooklyn man named H Nanta died by his own action at the Queen’s hotel drawing many inquiries at the police. A New York letter described Herman Fralinger of 6 Nassau Street as a possible match, but features do not tally. A photo from Mrs A Michaels of 84 Garfield Place Brooklyn shows close resemblance to Nanta.
Ex-Senator Ingalls informed the national Republican committee he cannot leave Kansas to campaign for the national ticket in Ohio. He will dedicate all his time to Kansas. Supporters claim portions of legislative and senatorial districts are instructed for his return to office.
Manchester Sept 28 The Amos Kime company resumes operations this morning with all departments running and a full band staff back at work after weeks of idleness since August 8.
In Euston Pennsylvania on September 2 the Republican meeting of the Eighth district convened and unanimously nominated former Attorney General Wyatt Kirkpatrick as the party candidate for Congress.
Morning briefing reports rain and cooler northeasterly winds as McKinley engages neighbors. Teens and sailors feature in notices from Leadville to Baltimore with political debate clips and coroner findings noting criminal negligence.
Fragmentary report indicates operations paused tomorrow at the Hollidaysburg Malanar Inn works and at Tyrone Iron works after a long idle period. Names and places are garbled but reference to We ct. Neal of Harrishura and vague plans to give via unclear route.
Aaron Hess of Withomebure in this county died yesterday at age seventy. He served as speaker of the House of Representatives during the recent session and was among the most active former members of the NorthamptonCounty legislature.
Washington reports Senator Palmer will depart tomorrow via the Fifthmore and Onlo road for his home in Spianenerd. He makes no stops and has no plans announced for future movements.
The report notes cloudy cooler conditions across the Middle States with rain and brisk northeasterly winds. It references a cyclone advancing northward toward Cape Hatteras and mentions unsettled weather on the western area with gale expectations along the coast.
An advertisement lists numerous white or tan blankets including California and Siberian lines. Prices range from $7.45 to $16.45 with extras such as Crib and Cradle blankets in all sizes. Various brands and sizes are cited across the ad.
This week we offer a dozen Silkoline Comfortables with regular lines. They feature best cotton filling in sizes 70x80 and plain edge priced at 1.29. Ruffled version sells for 1.42. The value is extraordinary as the material itself could not be bought at this price.
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