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Newspaper
Kane Leader
Location
Kane, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1888
Page
2
The Kane Leader reports BisMARCK’s age, German troop property losses, Michigan elections Democratic gains, a defeated New York suffrage bill, possible Dickinson Supreme Court appointment, opening of the baseball season, and March public debt reduction with Treasury balance figures.
Early returns from Ohio municipal elections indicate Republican gains with Cincinnati Columbus and Sandusky carried by the GOP. The results suggest a broader shift toward Republican control across key cities.
The London Times lauds Chief Justice Waite for sound decisions and notes he rightly followed a line of judges America may be proud of, marking him as a worthy successor to a respected judicial lineage.
DexMARK issues a decree prohibiting the importation of pork and all hog products including bladders and steam tivis. European governments react with disapproval toward the American hog trade and related goods.
Since Grover Cleveland took office the White House has been draped in mourning four times for General Grant Vice President Hendricks ex President Arthur and Chief Justice Waite. Deaths marked shining on the presidency in recent years.
Mayor Hewitt refuses to sign aldermen resolution making Good Friday a city holiday for public officers citing lack of legal authority. He had earlier declined to permit an Irish flag at City Hall, underscoring a stance on symbols and official recognitions.
An early fiscal report shows gold imports exceeded exports by about 36 million while silver exports topped by 8 million. Total exports reached 504.65 million with imports at 476.705 million, leaving a surplus of just under 28 million for the United States, signaling a favorable commercial position.
The Punxsutawney Spirit voices strong support for Roscoe Conkling as the ideal Chief Justice and notes local patriotism favors George A. Jenks, both regarded as highly capable. It also observes the next Chief Justice will likely be a Democrat.
Veterans of the Army of the Potomac and Army of Northern Virginia gather at Gettysburg from July 1 to 3. Hon. Geo. Wm. Curtis will give the oration, George Parsons Lathrop the poet, and Bishop Horatio Potter the welcome. Possible Confederate reply and attendance by President Cleveland, Gen Sherman, Gen Sheridan and other noted figures are anticipated.
John H. Landis of Lancaster County declares his candidacy for the southern senatorial district and pledges no illegal spending. He promises itemized campaign expense records and affidavits, to be available for any interested voter to inspect.
Senator General Jenkins extols Chief Justice Waite recalling his earth noble character and love of justice. He notes Waite's firm rightness and courteous sympathy, especially with new admittees, and lauds him as a clear stainless jurist and beloved presiding officer with a benevolent demeanor.
Ex lieutenant of New York died in Savannah on the 26th ultimo from pneumonia while traveling south with his wife. President Cleveland and secretaries Whitney and Lamont attended the funeral in New York on Sunday.
Sunday afternoon Rev. Clayton Mumma of Reading and Rev. John Conrad of Denver Lancaster county were struck by a passenger train on the Pennsylvania Schuylkill Valley railroad near Bushong's Furnace Berks county. Mumma was killed instantly and Conrad died the same day leaving a wife and seven children.
David N Wain former editor of the Pittsburg Cidzette died in Pittsburg on Sunday. He is said to have founded the Republican party after issuing in 1850 a call for a county convention to form a new party. He was nearly eighty three years old.
The Republican League of Pennsylvania will meet in convention in Lancaster on Thursday April 26. Each Republican club in the state organized under the League provisions is entitled to three delegates at the convention.
Jupar M Purnson of Lebanon sentenced fifteen tramps to thirteen months each in the eastern penitentiary. His Honor stated there is no necessity for honest healthy men becoming tramps in this country.
Brengawin Harris Brewster former United States Attorney General died at his Philadelphia home yesterday morning from bladder paralysis at age seventy two. He had served as AG during the 1910s and was a prominent legal figure in national affairs.
Jay Govip and James Gordon Bennett exchange sharp volleys in a heated public dispute. The exchange underscores a power struggle between rival newspaper figures and highlights tensions within the era’s press landscape.
Hon A H Terry, afflicted with Brights disease, will be placed on the retired list.
Geo P Rowell and Co reports 16510 newspapers and periodicals in the United States and Canada, up 890 in the last year and 7136 in ten years. The directory offers a $100 reward for each proved false circulation report in its current edition.
Johnn S Hugnes of Atlanta agreed to pay a creditor Gus Kaglemacher by a bill of sale that transfers Hughes body after death. The document, drafted by a lawyer, grants Kaglemacher control of Hughes during life and allows sale or conveyance by choice. Hughes became intoxicated, was fined, and his owner intends to work him for life. Lawyers say the contract will stand.
The National House includes 141 Civil War veterans: 58 Confederates and 83 Union soldiers. Mississippi provided seven Confederate veterans, matched by Kansas seven Union veterans.
A partial OCR fragment reports Martin P. Rocaw, a cashier, at a St Louis hotel involved in a pearl selection incident. Text is garbled with incomplete quotations and names, making specifics and outcomes unreadable.
A historical survey traces Chief Justices from John Jay in 1780 to the deaths of several incumbents. It notes Jay’s repeated terms, Cushing’s rejection, Ellsworth’s brief tenure, and Waite’s death during Congress. The piece covers appointments, resignations, and the occasional death in office through 1873.
The article surveys U S presidents noting fathers' professions from farmers to lawyers and clergymen. It highlights Cleveland as the only clergy son elected president, cites college and military training among leaders, and lists schools attended from Harvard to Williams and Kenyon.
A list recounts many events and births tied to Friday dates, including Washington, Napoleon, Victoria, Joan of Arc, Waterloo, Bunker Hill, Mayflower, and other milestones. It also notes a Louisville man judged insane from heavy cigarette use, and a science anecdote on high altitude balloon ascent by Glaisher.
The state contains 22,000 teachers and 1,000,000 school children. A line of these educators and students, arm to arm, would stretch from New York to Washington, and a linked chain from Pittsburg to New Orleans would be formed by hands joined.
A New York Evening Sun analysis details how subscription book firms lure applicants with promises of routes and collector roles. It outlines a rigged process where hopefuls pay a $10 deposit for dummy copies, sign harsh contracts, and face unrecoverable losses when routes never materialize.
Bellevue Illinois lies entirely free of dogs after a large nitro explosive incident days ago. Citizens fled to the woods upon the blast and have not returned, leaving streets devoid of canine presence.
A Perry County man who emigrated to Nebraska wrote a letter to a friend with puzzling lines about a “big ana at TAAL in the counter” and “offer a pre miu.” The fragmented message hints at a misread or garbled phrasing, leaving the intent unclear and prompting puzzled reactions from locals.
Edgar L. Wakeman notes Havana cafes and fondas charm with open streetfronts, year-round light, and dainty decor. Crowds, music, smoking, and games create a lively, refined atmosphere that blends city life with a sunny, cordial hospitality.
An Army signaling scheme uses six colored globe lights with tiny motors and batteries in knapsacks. Scouts send illuminated globes aloft, using color combinations to convey messages over long night distances. Patent planned in Europe. aim to spread to European armies and the United States.
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