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Newspaper
Kane Leader
Location
Kane, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1888
Page
2
A congressional committee will investigate the Reading railroad strike and its implications. The outcome is awaited with interest as lawmakers seek to determine causes, responsibilities, and potential remedies for the disruption.
General Sheridan toured New England last week receiving a cordial welcome from local officials and residents. Observers wonder if the visit signals any forthcoming political alignment or policy shift tied to his presence and public appearances.
A fragment notes Speaker GotE resumed the chair on Monday amid hearty applause. He is described as one of the most popular men to preside over the House, beloved by both Republicans and Democrats.
The Tur League schedule announces a season start on April 26 and an Oct 13 close, extending two days earlier and five days later than last year. Each club will play 126 games across the season.
Cras. S. Watrr has stepped down as chairman due to ill health. A. A. Barker of Cambria county was selected as his successor to lead the Prohibition State Committee.
All the employees of the Cambria iron works at Johnstown have accepted the ten per cent reduction recently imposed by the company. This action is praised as wiser than starting a senseless strike.
Report notes January public debt fell by 15.387 million while the July to February total shows a reduction of 869 million. If the trend continues, the year’s total debt reduction would reach 144 million, described as a snug little sum.
The Friday tariff discussion between Senator Kenna of West Virginia and Senator Sherman of Ohio drew partisan spins. Democratic papers claim Kenna hammered Sherman, while Republican outlets insist Sherman defeated Kenna. The piece questions how a seeker finds objective truth amid the conflicting coverage.
President Cleveland gave an elaborate annual dinner for the Supreme Court on Thursday evening. The guest list included Justices and their wives along with ex Senators M Donal d and Pugh, ex Mayor Crrace, Senator Hoar, Senator Coke, and Congressman Buckalew with their spouses. The President escorted Justice Miller's wife, and Mrs Cleveland was escorted by Chief Justice Waite.
The Albany New York Capitol, costing twenty to twenty five million dollars and famed for its beauty, faces serious architectural flaws. Experts declare the Assembly chamber ceiling unsafe and urge vacating the area and its library and committee rooms, with strong supports to ease wall and support pressures before ceiling removal.
An Associated Press report from Beaver Pa dated the 2d details Judge Wickham's injunction freezing Citizens gas from shutting Rochester flour mill supply to G H Karcher Co. The injunction was dissolved as the court ruled the firm may discontinue service to certain patrons when it harms others and when supply is inadequate for private consumers.
Henry Gronan, once seen as the Union Labor presidential hopeful, now criticizes third party bids and aligns with Cleveland's administration as he declares the party’s drift toward free trade. He asserts Cleveland is more radical than his party and will act decisively when needed.
James B Wurrr Republican from Indiana was declared entitled to the seat by a 186 to 105 vote after a contested election with Democrat Lowry. The majority report opposed him, citing Mr White’s alleged ineligibility due to lack of naturalization papers, yet Republicans and 45 Democrats supported White’s sworn naturalization claim and seated him.
A mix of items notes the US Canada postal convention approval, school attendance suits in Centralia, a comparison of presidential salaries, a battle injury, and David Tlenning the Michigan Apple King. It cites compulsory education failures in New York and Virginia’s mounting debt, plus Chicago crime reports of robberies and sandbagging amid harsh winter conditions.
In Washington last evening a reunion gathered the 25 remaining of the 103 who backed General Banks. Pennsylvania members Galusha Grow, Lemuel Todd, John R. Eddie, John P. Pierce, and James H. Campbell attended. Grow remains active in politics, Eddie enjoys leisure, Todd lingers near Carlisle, Campbell later won again from the district, Pierce remains a roaming businessman.
The Know Nothing upheaval ends as Banks secures the Speakership after a protracted contest with Aiken Campbell Fuller Wells and others. The House adopts a plurality rule after three ballots, declaring Banks elected despite no majority, marking Republican triumph and a historic political upheaval.
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces a third personally conducted Florida tour on February 22. The Pullman train departs New York 10:15 am and travels via Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington, with stops at Newark Trenton and Wilmington. Round trip tickets include two weeks in Florida, Pullman accommodations, meals en route and one day at the Hotel Everett Jacksonville, with return March 9. Tickets $47 from New York $45 from Philadelphia and south. 159 tickets available. Detailed itineraries from ticket agents or Tourist Agent S W Draper 849 Broadway New York.
Andrew Johnson of Kane Paw announces a public sale of his property including a bicycle bedding sewing machine bell dozen chairs two rockers table six pictures one trunk shoemaker tools benches lasts and all stock left in the shop. He warns others not to interfere as the items are his property and assigns the notice dated January 27, 1988.
An 1888 inventory style sale in Kang Pa advertises deep discounts across many items. 1 inch Picot Trimming yardage at 124 cents, women and children’s shoes in various conditions, 35 cent women’s heavy rubbers, Whittemore’s gilt-edge blacking, robes and horse blankets at season prices, a black robe at 11.50, and a broad push on carpets wallpaper oils cloths and dress goods. The ad urges quick buying before stock moves to spring goods and notes limited remaining items like horse blankets and hooded garments.
A Kane store announces a thirty day sale to clear spring stock with drastic price reductions on ladies and misses cloaks Newmarkets and short wraps saving 3 to 10 dollars per garment. Men’s gloves discounted 29 to 10 cents per pair and a large line of men’s underwear is offered without regard to cost.
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