Notable Names in 19th Century Local Council List
Fragmentary OCR lists several individuals including AJG, Jackson Gorton, John Bing, John Henderson, A A Kohlbecker, Lewis Miller, Oscar Holt, G Thos DeLong, Peter Lauck, David If Kusterborder, Fisher, Philip Frank, Hon W A Murray, and Ssey Confer. No context or roles provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AJG
Jackson Gorton
John Bing
John Henderson
A A Kohlbecker
Lewis Miller
Oscar Holt
G .Thos DeLong
Peter Lauck
David If Kusterborder
Fisher
Philip Frank
W A Murray
Ssey Confer
Pennsylvania Democratic State Convention Set for Harrisburg
The Pennsylvania Democratic State Convention will convene August 26 at 10 a.m. in the Opera House Harrisburg to nominate a State Treasurer candidate and conduct other business. Delegates are allotted by 1883 84 rules, with railroad ticket discounts available for delegates upon request after August 5. W A Hensel chairs the State Committee with J B Licuty as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Opera House
Harrisburg
State Committee
W. A. Hensel
Dem. State Com
Lancaster
J. B. Licuty
Death of James J. Barclay Philadelphia Bar Pioneer
James J. Barclay, oldest member of the Philadelphia Bar and veteran of the war of 1812, died at his Philadelphia home on Sunday morning in the 91st year of age. A Democratic convention to nominate a ticket met Monday with Cyrus A. Eaton as Associate Judge, Geo. E. Long and W. B. Follmer as Sheriffs, and Wam. E. Smith as Commissioner. A mysterious explosion on the Delaware on Monday blew the steamboat Felton up, injuring sixteen. damage estimated at 1500 dollars, with dynamite listed as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Barclay
Philadelphia
Cyrus A. Eaton
Geo. E. Long
W. BR. Follmer
Wam. E. Smith
Delaware
Felton
Peterson
Anne S. Stephens
Gil
Josiah Allen
Chas. J. Peterson
Chestnut Street
New York Democratic State Committee Sets Saratoga Convention
The Democratic State Committee of New York decides to hold the Democratic State Convention in Saratoga on Thursday September 24. John O'Brien is named Chairman succeeding Daniel Manning who resigns. Charles A. Grannis becomes Secretary. Tax voters face a ballot measure next fall on constitution amendment raising county population minimum to 60 000 for separate judicial districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic State Committee of
New York
Saratoga
John O’brien
Daniel Manning
Charles A. Grannis
Commonwealth
Secretary of State
Confidence Returns as Wages Rise at Eller & Lessig
Harrisburg Patriot notes that Eller & Lessig in Pottstown notified heater helpers and rollers of wage increases up to 20 percent with mills possibly operating double time. Reports from major papers suggest a broad improvement in business and financial conditions may be near, lifting hopes for better times while the public appreciates cheaper necessities and avoids dire need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Eller & Lessig
Pottstown
Tammany Names New Leader Loew After Kelly Resignation
The Tammanites ousted Jonn Ketty due to his stance in the recent presidential election and elected Mr Loew as the new sachem. Supporters praise the change expecting a more reliable and solid Democratic organization than under boss Kelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonn Ketty
Tammany
New York
Tammanites
Loew
Kelly
Will Ask for an Extra Session
A national petition will urge President Cleveland to call an extra session of Congress focused on relief for industrial workers and revival of business. It states the stagnation harms laborers, small manufacturers, and farmers without reserve funds and asks Congress and the Executive to enact wise legislation before the last Monday in September 1885.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Cleveland
Congress
Executive
Ship Load of Silver Dollars Heads to Washington Vault
Five million silver dollars will be moved from New Orleans vaults to the Treasury in Washington aboard the Swatara. The operation aims to relieve the New Orleans facilities and store the currency in the larger national vault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mint
Sub- Treasury
New Orleans
Washington
Great Treasury
Swatara
New York
Important Decision On Homicide Convictions In Monrose
In the case Commonwealth vs P Winters Monrose Pa August 16 a ruling sides with the view that a second degree murder conviction bars a later trial for first degree murder. Judge McCollum held the second degree verdict an acquittal of first degree. Judge Grier dissented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monrose
Commonwealth
P. Winters
Pat Winters
Supreme Court
J. B. McCollum
Grier
Paralyzed While Bathing at Newark Del. Elwood Smith Dies
Elwood Smith aged 20 died in Newark Delaware after drowning during a creek swim with friends on July 26. He was found unconscious, not rallying, and died in the home of his grandfather Jacob Cashe. Funeral planned in Camden New Jersey. The article also promotes McDonald's Liver Pills and other patent medicines with local Philadelphia and Millheim ads.
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Whmteron
Elwood Smith
Newark
Del
Smith
Jacob Cashe
Ile
Camden
N. J
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Huthein
Published By
R. A. Bumiller
Democratic County Com
Howard
Ine
Hales
Sone
Louis Henke
Atlanta
McDonald’s
Johnston, Holloway & CO
J. Eisenhuth
Millheim ,Pa
Philadelpha
Millheim
Millheim, Pa
Lewistown
Thomas Crepps
Pennsylvania Railroad
Crepps
Granville
Deininger
Journal
Anna Johnson
Front Street
Columbus
Ohio
Elvira Redmond
East Long Street
Milton Knotts
Urbana
Earth
Maana- Lin
Manalin
John R. Davis
Moundsville
W. Va
Constable’s
J. W. Bartges
J. W
Robert Bartges
Penn Hall
Daniel Bartles
Fenn Hall
J.C. Conno
Georgeton
Gregg Township
Jonathan Harter
Adam Weaver
Haines Township
Woodward
Kindle
Tob & R.e.sellers & CO
Pittsburgh
Penn Roller
Farmer’s Mills
Wilkat
ROLLS
J.bfisher
Penn Hall, Centre
O., PA
D. J. Brown
Tinware &c
Main St
Albright’s
Wilgelw, PA
Millheim Journal
Spring Mills, Pa
W. L. Snyder
Plano
McSherry
Letier
Bill Heads
Centre Co
W.l.snyder
Spring Mills
Bauch & Sons
Phila
CERES
Baugh & Sons
W. H. Fay & CO
True & Co
Augusta
Maine
Parker’s
Hiscox & CO
THE
Stockton
Sea Shore
Maryland
Atlantic Avenues
Atlantic City
N.J
Kelsey Seflew
Selwyn Hall Penn
PENN
C. Bishop
Reading
Dussbic Erie
St. Louis
Hubbard Bros
Pub’s
Chestnut St
Gen Gran
Ulysses
Grant
Globe Bible Publishing CO
Farr
D. S. Kauffman & Co
Musser’s Hotel
General Merchandise Establishment
D.S. Kauffman & Co
Abs. Harter
Grocer
Thomas
N. W. Eby
Woodward, Pa
Distiller of
St. Cloud
Iaw
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