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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1887
Page
2
The Millheim Journal dated Thursday April 7 1887 publishes under R A Bumiller. This dateline notes the local weekly's production by Bumiller and sets the historical broadcast date for archival readership.
Associate Judge William S. Pierce of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia dies after a period of heart disease. He had just begun his third term as Associate Judge, elected by both Republicans and Democrats though he was a Republican. The piece also notes Senator Sherman’s roundtrip to the South, framed as a prelude to the 1888 presidential campaign.
A Philadelphia conference outlines centennial planning and funding efforts with state contributions likely. News covers apportionment debates, elections results across Milwaukee Kansas Chicago Toledo Denver St Louis and Michigan, and explains Easter eggs symbolism from Ostara to Christian meaning for children.
A bill by Representative Shaeffer of Clinton County to secure laborers a lien for work on saw logs timber and related products passed the House finally on Tuesday morning. The session also saw final passage of bills including one allowing borough councils to regulate auctioneering licenses and a fire insurance premium measure aiding disabled firemen. the latter passed 144 to 23.
Governor James A Beaver proclaims Arbor Day in Pennsylvania for April 22 1887 urging widespread tree and shrub planting. He calls on schools towns and farms to beautify grounds roadsides and homesteads with trees and to adapt observance if weather requires. The proclamation emphasizes rainfall climate beauty timber supply and rural wealth as rationale and sets alternate dates if needed.
Washington dispatch notes the universal approval of Secretary Fairchild as Manning’s successor. It credits his Acting Secretary tenure, asserts policy continuity, and predicts market stability and orderly transition amid Interstate Commerce Commission activity and nationwide applications for commission offices.
The Commission requires Interior Secretary Lamar's approval to hire staff and pay expenses. Officials eschew carriages for walking or streetcars. Sunday barroom closures in Washington are enforced, with many establishments hermetically sealed. Temperance supporters celebrate, while a District Judge rules landlords cannot provide liquor to hotel guests on Sundays.
Col Rob ert G Ingersoll admitted to practice before the New York supreme court. He refused to swear, affirming instead, and signed the roll. Also notes a coal operators pool in Pittsburg district aiming to set a uniform selling price for coal. Darbys Prophylactic Fluid praised for healing ulcers and wounds with testimonials.
Six thousand five hundred carpenters in Chicago and suburbs will halt work and suspend building operations indefinitely unless contractors yield to wage and eight hour demands. The move follows a failed earlier effort and aims to press employers as the building revival begins.
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