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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1896
Page
7
The Scranton Tribune announces it will not publish a heavy Christmas edition. It pledges to focus on improving its regular issues to benefit readers and advertisers in the long run. The note emphasizes maintaining standard circulation from Scranton Pennsylvania with city and postal details.
A letter from W A Beecher defends John Wanamaker against "flings at religion" and urges probing charges. The editor attaches an affidavit from Hon Clark Baldwin recounting alleged campaign cash for Wanamaker, with meetings at Connellsville and Dunn's store, claiming payments to secure votes for Wanamaker's U S Senate bid. The letter calls for legal action if charges prove false and stresses due process and moral standards.
A political dispute unfolds over campaign funds with accusations and sworn testimony. The piece contends Wanamaker misrepresents his finances and methods while defending Penrose and criticizing Scranton's control chamber as sensational.
A space in this issue features an interview with Michigan governor elect Pingree outlining reform plans to curb railroad rate abuses and freight charges. He advocates popular votes on franchises and a hard look at corporate taxation, with deadlines and broader anti corruption aims.
Scranton will not be represented at the Pittsburg Christmas Day eisteddfod though local choirs have competed in Smoky City events before. The piece notes expected transport costs and the lack of reciprocal entries from Pittsburg singers.
An item notes the arrest of a traveling preacher on a libel charge by Hon. Boles Penrose, attracting broad attention in political circles as the writer hints at the tense mix of politicians and congress members in Pittsburgh.
A congressional visitor to President-elect McKinley relayed that the Pennsylvanian race was discussed with emphasis on keeping harmony between Senator Quay and the incoming senator who will replace Cameron. The president-elect favors cordial relations to aid future appointments and notes the unlikely warmth between Quay and Wanamaker.
The Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph notes broad public support for limiting the Supreme Court’s reach. It argues the Superior court’s decisions have improved efficiency, reduced clerical strain, and allowed the Supreme Court to focus on issues highlighted by the legal system.
The day after Quay’s anti rich men manifesto appeared Hanna confronted him. Hanna denounced Quay as a hypocrite and against wealthy men while Quay laughed and winked. The items show no quarrel between Hanna and Quay as they remain friendly and free to speak.
The Tribune astrologer Amacchus presents the Dec 16 1896 forecast with social quips about Scranton Wilkes Barre Wanamaker and local figures like Hagleton and General Goblin. Amaccus warns against quarrels before the 21st and notes public interest topics.
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