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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1895
Page
7
Fragments show a bumpy listing of names and places including New York and Glouster related figures. The unreadable lines mention individuals such as Ripple Youngs and Davie with unclear roles in a Fringes event.
The Northwestern travel column by J. E. Richmond will appear in the next Monday's Tribune. Northern Republicans discuss the state convention to be held in Harrisburg on April 23 1896 to choose delegates at large for the St. Louis meeting.
Veteran observer Major Moses P Handy reports from the capital that a tariff bill will pass the present lower house. He argues for tariff adjustment on protection lines to revive industry raise wages and fund revenue while criticizing Presidents Reed and Cleveland for avoiding responsibility amid the deficit.
The piece analyzes a potential senatorial contest in Pennsylvania with Senator Quay as a key power broker. It discusses Palmer’s cautious stance, possible candidacies, and the impact of party leadership on who gains the seat, noting ongoing maneuvering and timing as legislature terms approach.
The piece notes General Harrison as a strong candidate for the 1900 Republican nomination with broad support among party leaders and activists. It mentions Ex-Senator Morgan Williams of Wilkes-Barre seeking delegation from Luzerne and Governor McKinley as West Virginia’s top choice, while other figures like Dupont, Matthews, and Quay surface in factional debates. The article forecasts shifting alliances and the potential for a billion-dollar Congress while surveying state and national efforts ahead of the convention.
An advertisement touts a remedy developed by Dr. Pa for over twenty years claiming to relieve coughs and bronchitis and prevent illness. It is not a universal cure but is said to aid a range of respiratory symptoms. The piece notes thousands have used it and stresses family use.
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