Pattison's guard over treasury funds elevates 19th century politics
In Harrisburg amid tough fiscal weather Governor Pattison faced unwarranted appropriations. Official records from 1883 1885 1891 and 1893 show decisive executive disapproval. He vetoed nearly 500 000 in one bill and blocked other measures. The pledge to continue honest economical governance is urged to win statewide support for Erie candidate.
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Treasury
Pattison
Harrisburg
Erie
Hoyt
Judge Pennypacker and the Quayism Critique
The letter attacks Judge Pennypacker as unfair in political debate, accusing him of misrepresenting prior Democratic administrations and alleging rampant public corruption. It cites alleged misused funds and a 10 percent expense claim to justify claims of crookedness, while blaming mercenaries and public pirates for pressuring legislators.
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Judge Pennypacker
Robert H. Pattison
Pennypacker
Quayism
London firm offers hot meals to bachelors and servants
A London organized company promises to deliver hot dinners anywhere at moderate cost with full table service. A dinner for one costs 2 shillings while breakfast is 1 shilling and lunch 1 shilling 6 pence. It aims to supply all meals at a guinea per week per person, without a central kitchen, using insulated baskets to keep dishes hot or cold.
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London
Pattison’s Fight for Public Honesty in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg reports detail Robert E. Pattison’s eight year governorship and five years as Philadelphia city controller, highlighting strict law enforcement at the treasury, disapproval of unauthorized pay raises, and reforms that saved taxpayers money, with attacks by Judge Pennypacker and ties to the Quay machine.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Robert E. Pattison
Philadelphia
Almanac Vagraries and First Almanac Makers
A Washington Times article traces almanac history from early claims to 16th century printing, noting 1457 as a disputed first almanac with Gutenberg, Schaeffer, and Pfister. It covers Poor Richard, Moore’s, Partridge’s, Poor Robin, and the Stationers’ monopoly, plus the Almanac de Gotha and Whittaker’s publications.
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Library of Congress
Gutenberg
Schaeffer
Pfister
Bamberg
Faustus
Marlowe
Goethe
Richard
Benjamin Franklin
Auerbach
Reglomontanus
Matthias Corvinus
Hungary
Henry III
France
England
Maurice Wheeler
Christchurch
Oxford
London
Paris
James I
Canterbury
Swift
Robin
Franklin
Stationers’ Company
House of Commons
Lord North
Lord Erskine
Stationers
Society For the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge
Daily Press
Moore
Isaiah Thomas
Worcester
Mass
Thomas
Gotha
Whittaker
Faust
Washington Times
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Freeland Tribune
THE
Tribune Printing Company, Limited
Oriica
Main Street
Ancve Centir
Freeland
Tribune
Freeland, PA
David Kennedys
Commonwealth
Quay
Senator Quay
Senator Penrose
Friends
Mfe
Geneva
Pall Mall Gazette
Are
McMenamin
Hat and Shoe Store
South Centre Street
Tae
Nature
Walter D. Danis
Erates Valley Railroad
Weatherly
Mauch Chunk
Allentown
Bethlehem
Easton
New York
Sandy Run
White Haven
Wilkes-Barre
Pittston
Scranton
Hasleton
Euston
Delano
Pottsville
Hazleton
Mahanoy City
Shenandoah
Mt. Carmel
Mt Carmel
West
Maueh Chunk
Alentown
Hethlehem
Baston
Imuladel- Bua
Delano Ubanoy City
Mt. Carrie
Hikes-Barre
Aerrive
Delawa
Bunton
Sheneee Mahanoy City
Arleton
Aston
Ruston
Shenanagal
Hazle- On
Kite Haven
Rollin H. Wilbur
Cortlandt Street
New York City
CHAS
Lee
Newark City
G. J. Gildroy
Deavanx
Susquehanna
Scuvayiem
Rainroan
Drifton
Jeddo
Bakley
Hazle Brook
Stockton
Beaver Meadow Head
Roun
Hazleton Junction
Oneida Junction
Harwood Road
Humboldt Road
Oneida
Sheppton
Raine
Herwood Road
Oavitts
Yavam
Deringer
Tombicken
Cranberry
Harwood
Roan
Sweppton
Beaver Meadow Road
Eckley
Indane
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