Unions Forming to Counteract Labor Groups
The irlheim Journal notes unions of manufacturers forming to counteract labor unions. Ex-Jupez Garrico M. Harpine, a Luzerne County bar leader, is named as a Democratic candidate for governor. Henry P. Hay of Pennsylvania, son of the late Malcom Hay, receives a $1200 clerkship in the First Auditor of the Treasury under civil service rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jupez Garrico M. Harpine
Luzerne County
Wilkesbarre
Henry P.hay
Pennsylvania
Malcom Hay
Auditor of the Treasury
Legation
Florence
Cassidy prepares eighteen indictments against Orphans' school syndicate
Reports indicate Attorney General Cassidy will present eighteen bills of indictment against the Orphans' school syndicate managers in court this week. The move targets alleged mismanagement and wrongdoing within the institution's leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassidy
Orphan’s Schools
President Cleveland proposes national board of arbitration
The piece endorses a national arbitration board to resolve employer and worker disputes. It notes Hinser and Sayers, former Orphans’ Schools officials, defying the governor by resignations and letters, while Higbee’s defective services face scrutiny. Governor Pattison is expected to pursue proper remedies and proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Board of Arbitration
Hinser and
Sayers
Higbee
Pattison
Labor Troubles In Southwest Prompt Congressional Probe
The seven member congressional committee led by Hon. A. G. Curtin heard Grandmaster Powderly and Knights of Labor officers discuss labor grievances against Gould railroad interests. Powderly argued for workers while Curtin is expected to side with labor over corporate power. A House bill by Mr. McComas authorizes the committee to investigate mine-owner and miner disputes in coal regions of Pennsylvania Maryland and West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressional
Southwest
A. G. Curtin
Grandmaster Powderly
Knights of Labor Organization
Powderly
Gould Railroad
Gould
Curtin
McComas
Pennsylvania
Maryland
West Virginia
The Influence of a Home on Labor Peace
An editorial argues that higher home ownership among workers strengthens community safety and reduces strikes. It cites Philadelphia as a city of many homes and suggests property ties curb demagoguery, urging employers to support home ownership to prevent industrial unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
East St. Louis
Missouri Pacific
Arthur’s Health Improves Rapidly After Illness
Reported as rapidly improving, former President Arthur’s health condition shows signs of recovery amid ongoing medical observation. Officials decline detailed briefings.
Secretary Manning Recovers Enable Visitors at White House
Washington April 25 Secretary Manning has recovered enough to receive visitors. He came downstairs for the first time since his attack and doctors say he may be able to go out for a drive tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Manning
Cleveland's Views on the Labor Question
Washington reports the Presidents labor message attracting broad attention in Congress and public comment. A proposed permanent Board of Arbitration under government authority draws praise and questions about its impact on existing arbitration bills and May 15 reporting deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Labor Bureau
Gould
Curtin Committee
Board of Arbitration
Eight Hour Demand Clouds Pennsylvania Coal Fields
In Wilkes Barre on April 23 about 20 000 miners and laborers in the anthracite regions allied with the Miners and Laborers Amalgamated Association and Knights of Labor aim to work eight hours daily starting May 1. Luzerne County officials will seek arbitration if operators refuse. Leaders expect operators to concede and downplay a strike amid possible lockouts or idle labor in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Miners and Laborers’ Amalgamated Association
Knights of Labor
George Harris
Pittsburg
Miners and Laborers’ Amalgamated Association of Pennsylvania
Miners and Laborers’ Association
Luzerne County
Schuykill Association
Amalgamated Association
Blood Purifier praised by Philipsburg physician in testimonial
A Philipsburg druggist reports a local citizen testifying before a justice to the Blood Purifier’s cure of erysipelas after three bottles. The letter extols its efficacy for scrofula skin diseases and other blood disorders, urging delivery of a dozen bottles. Johnston Holloway Co. Philadelphia agents and local seller J Eisenhuth Millheim are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. George
Philipsburg
J. A. McDonald
Reedaville
McDonald’s
Johnston, Holloway & Co
Philadelphia
J. Eisenhuth
Millheim
Town in Galicia reported on fire in dispatch from Sisko
A Galicia dispatch says the town of Sisko is burning with three fourths destroyed. In Mechanicsburg a Grange meeting set an August 30 picnic for a week in Williams Grove. In Pittsburgh, the Connelsville Coke Syndicate raises coke prices to 1.50 for furnaces, 1.60 for dealers, and 1.75 for foundries starting May 1 citing better iron trade conditions.
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Vienna
Sisko
Galicia
Mechanicsburg
Williams Grove
Pittsburg
Connelsville Coke Syndicate
Liberty Township
Clymer
George
Camle I
Georges
Carskaddon
Delany
Sharp
Jackson
John
Dentler
Win
Jeremiah
Eberman
Philip Edwards
Krouse
Daniel
Iskine
Thomas Kin Thomas
Funk
Lytle
Peter
Fitzsimmons, T
Edward French
Leech
Mathew
Grant
Thomas
Sewers
Nestlerode
Christ
Gleatworth
James
Mith
Christian
Groe'’& McKeon Petree
Arm Smith
Hobert
Hair
Potter John
Shaw & Lingle
David
Marion Township
Amilton
Corman
John Er Ey
Hand
Decker
Adam Ln Eee
Hamilton
Hugh
Lewis, Thomas
Hopkins
Lucas
Huber
William Tilghman
Aines
Reuben Jr
Sane Frain
Irwin
Robert
John Zeieler
Lewitt Reberg
Ss Vvccnesseedeee
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Simon
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Yarge
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Zantzinger
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Weer
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Robert Weeee
Wm G
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Jane Even
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Lowden
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Antis
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Maston
Ed Pere
Calhoun
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Cerothers
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Jaco Reet
Dorsey
McConnell
Martha
Gray
Fearon
Joseph
Meade
Gete
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Gratz
McCord & A
Hunter
Alex Noe
Milller
Etzger
Jacob Seer
Levy
Aaron
Jane
Norton
Samuel
Patton
H RB
Parker
Peters
Richard
Passmore
Jas Bryant
Smith
Rudesill
Jacob
Scott
Abraham
Ison
Schafner
Cas
Taggart
Shenk
Andre
Toland
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C Long
Wharton Moore
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Steek
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Spear
William Harman
Mary
James Cummings
Slough
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Stough
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Sands
Joseph Vine
Joseph Tri
Siddons
Elenor
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Edward Freuch
Snyder TR
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Slou. L,i
Hugh Boyde
Wel ‘S Tu, Jom. ccc
Peter Tripp
Weidman
Thomas Miles
Cackass
Jacob Princeto
Wilson, William
C.ccseseseee
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DU Riin
Cocstesecaee
John Seigfried
Witmer
Anne
Daniel Seigfried
Wilson
William
John Hays
Ducob Seigfreid
Allace
Joseph J
Martin Wister
Cccos Scossee
Robert Latimore
Daniel Williams
Thomas Carothers
John Brady
Wm Brady
John Houses
William Miles
William Cooper
Penn Township
Armstrong
Eee Tees
Cook
William Reeeeneee
Cowden
Hepburn
Kennedy
SY Kennedy
Andrew Oneeeeweres
Lyon
Robert Teees
Ezekial
Benjamin
eCally
McCally
Montgomery
Dan
Wm Swineford
John McCally
Bartges
Adam
Boundary
Brown
Eakene Robison
Catherine
Robison
Ebecca
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Williamsport Furniture Plant Destroyed by Fire
A five story frame building of the Williamsport Furniture Manufacturing Company in Williamsport was destroyed by a blaze. The stock was mainly unfinished furniture with some finished items saved on the first floor. Loss is $55,900 with $40,000 insured. The fire is believed caused by a spark from a neighboring building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsporrt
Williamsport Furniture Manufacturing Company
Immense Oil Well Struck on Clark Heirs Lease
Washington reports a huge oil discovery on Thayer Co. lease of the Clark heirs. In the first day 425 barrels were produced. The drill resumed and soon the flow rose to 65 to 70 barrels per hour, described as the country’s largest producer, causing great excitement locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thayer & Co
Clark Heirs
Delirium tremens leads to fatal train jump near Hollidaysburg
In Hollidaysburg Pennsylvania on April 26 a 70 year old Springfield Mines man John Deesters drank heavily then leaped from a moving Williamsburg Branch train after delirium tremens and was instantly killed. The same day in Watsontown a reunion plans were announced for the Third Pennsylvania Artillery and 188th Infantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watsontown
Third Pennsylvania Artillery
One Hundred and Eighty-eighth Pennsylvania Infantry
F. A. Reen
A.J. Davis
Henry T. Graves
James C. Kirchner
Treasury
Lemuel Shipman
Sunbury
Tramps Accuse Lancaster County Of Bandit Terror
Lancaster Wisconsin April 26. County overrun by tramps traveling in bands. They terrorize the northern river border region abducting sheep hogs and recently two year old horses from farmer Stippich. A vigilante committee forms as citizens pursue the outlaw camp amid bluffs caves and fear of bloodshed. Women and children avoid staying alone in farmhouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Wis
Wisconsin River
Stippich
Dr Kessler English Cough Medicine Ad
Sudden weather changes raise colds and croup risk. Dr Kessler's English Cough Medicine promises relief with treatment instructions for croup and whooping cough. Sold by J Eisenhuth in Millheim PA with a money back guarantee for dissatisfied buyers. Castoria advertisement follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kessler
Johnston, Holloway & CO
Philadelphia
J. Eisenhuth
Millheim
Tax Sale Notices of Unseated Lands 1884 1885
Legal notice announces public sale of unseated lands in Centre County for unpaid taxes. Sale to be held at Bellefonte Court House on Monday June 9th 1886 at 1 p m. List includes multiple tract numbers awaiting bidding.
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Centre
Borough of
Bellefonte
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