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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1897
Page
7
A Scranton newspaper note remarks that Senator Penrose is well placed to appreciate the adage that nothing succeeds like success, reflecting on political standing and earned gains. The item appears in an era paper with old style typography and publication details.
The passage argues against a belief that President McKinley will ignore the regular Republican organization when distributing federal patronage in Pennsylvania. It cites McKinley’s past record as a disabler of patronage favors and warns that similar presidents have not renounced senatorial prerogatives. Auditor General Mylin voices concern about broader ambitions.
The piece argues the Lond postal reform bill would widen a loss in government carriage of second class mail. It cites 2006 data showing millions in pounds carried and hundreds of millions in revenue, highlighting a $25 million transportation loss. Critics urge clear limits on what qualifies for special rates and stronger enforcement.
The Medileal Record reports declining diphtheria deaths with antitoxin use. From 1890 to 1896, New York Foundling asylum and European centers show falling mortality, with Berlin Paris and New York posting large drops after partial to broad antitoxin adoption. The analysis credits antitoxin as a leading medical advance.
The past years have revolutionized medical practice reducing fear of major illnesses and promising lower mortality from non age related causes for future generations. Senator Magee has sealed a permanent treaty with Alr Wanamaker to fight Quay, a moving development likely to reassure Quay.
The Philadelphia Ledger analysis shows losses from banks, forgeries, and embezzlement totaling millions, with New York leading states. It notes rising death by own action since 1890, then highlights a positive slide as $35,670,120 was given to charities and institutions in the year.
The Tribune prints the final installment by J. E. Richmond detailing a 12,000 mile tour across Yellowstone, Pacific coast, Alaska, and the Canadian Northwest. It praises factual, authoritative accounts and urges future Maritime Province letters, noting Richmond’s educational value for Northeastern Pennsylvania. A Chicago city government reform bill seeks a five year mayoral term with $20 000 salary and three year alderman terms with $3000 salaries. It contemplates centralized appointment powers. Also notes an injustice to Representative Coray of West Pittston over a vote in the Starrisburg Senate caucus last Tuesday.
The text surveys Pennsylvania politics with I A Coray defending personal convictions and Penrose, Bacharach, and Sherman rumors. It weighs cabinet prospects including McKenna and Merriam, predicts a possible Tracy secretaryship, and mentions the Scranton Sonnabend Journal’s 1897 German calendar as an amusing companion piece. It also asserts Penrose will take his Senate seat.
The piece traces Senator Quay’s strong position amid rival candidates in Pennsylvania politics. It notes Wanamaker as a leading early contender with resources, then Penrose backed by Quay loyalty shifting the fight, underscoring Quay’s mastery of mobilizing the party rank and file and his pillar role among Republicans statewide.
Reading Herald notes the young Boles Penrose is poised for a U S Senate career. Prominent papers praise his brilliance, judgment, broad experience, and potential to elevate Pennsylvania in national affairs as the state’s youngest senator in a generation.
The passage extols Posticoles Penrose as a standout figure in contemporary politics, praised for originality and brilliance. It stresses his roots in an old family and character as a genuine leader who originates ideas rather than imitates others, despite claims of him being merely a product of machine politics.
A fragment notes Mir Panrose as a 40 year old man who quickly advanced in public life and showed notable public service potential. The snippet highlights his credit and early career rise while offering limited details on achievements or context.
The fragment shows garbled notes about Senate ability and assurances from friends regarding a distinguished recommendation for himself in the Senate.
The text urges the people of Springfet, Mass to fight continually, unite, and stay watchful to overcome bossism and prevent corruption, suggesting the boss is not as bad as painted while urging sustained civic effort.
A cryptic fragment notes a notable performance by a figure named Cameron in a theater setting. It references Washington and Pennsylvania, Penniarylvania, and a general named Simon Cameron in a palmiest period. The text highlights a historic scoring moment, labeled as the most notable.
A Philadelphia Bulletin report notes a surprising crowd rushing forward with testimonials for Banditor Pornroase 180 Brent, who longtime observers label a peanut politician. The story captures the public mood and the subject’s polarizing reception.
The Washington Post notes Mr Wantumikew argues the defeated war has a small following on the return trip to the barn. He claims continued efforts will be limited and the public mood remains wary.
Replete handbook from Towandla Reporter Journal outlines current year topics and reliable authorities. The volume offers concise answers to common questions across many subjects and aims to be a comprehensive reference with readable typography and formal credit to its source.
The Lancaster Examiner notes that citizens who simply vote in the spring primaries then return home to relax have no grounds to complain about the direction of local affairs. It emphasizes citizen responsibility and engagement in governance.
The column lists daily weather notes and character forecasts for a week beginning Sunday January 1. It links planetary positions to weather in each entry and to traits such as misfortune or fortune for a child born that day, with admonitions on activities like buying or selling.
Amacchus drawn forecast notes a political theater theme with satire on Democratic and mugwump fears over Senator Penrose. The item mocks Billy Bryan and local editors in Wilkes-Barre, warning against seeking virtue in politics and noting wary food critics nearby.
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