Prince of Wales invities Sullivan’s boxer for private exhibition
The Millheim Journal reports the Prince of Wales plans a private exhibition featuring Sullivan in a club room, while John grows rich on the British isle. QGrapstong, a leading English statesman, contemplates a two month visit to the United States next spring, with broad Irish American welcome expected. The coal strike commentary blames cost pressures on operators, not wages, and the Fifty Congress begins with Carlisle re-elected as Speaker, tariff debate looming, while Carnot is elected president of France amid turbulent politics and hopeful analysis from the Sunday Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Prince’s Club
John
Qgrapstong
England
Ireland
Atlantic
America
United States
Carlisle
Randall
Democratic Party
France
Sadi Carnot
French Republic
Versailles
National Congress
Paris
Sunday Times
Philadelphia
Palace of Versailles
Sadi-Carnot
Scientific American
Canada
Germany
Patent Office
Maan&Co
Goewsdealers. App Co
Scientific
Way
New York
Holiday trade seen as largest in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Times reports the holiday trade is opening strongly and likely to become the largest ever in the city. Merchants and the public are prepared to spend and pay promptly, with prosperity reflected in better wages, falling debt and abundant capital in legitimate enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Call to simplify funerals against opulence by church leaders
The Phila Sunday Times reports Protestant Episcopal ministers in New York urge burial reform to curb costly pomp in funerals. Bishop Potter leads a push for all denominations to reduce expense and vulgar display, arguing simplicity protects the dead, honors true affection, and eases the burden on the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diocese of
New York
Potter
Phila
Sunday Times
Opening of Both Houses Follows Festive Senate Scene
The Senate chamber welcomed a fresh look with carpeted floors and varnished desks as lawmakers and guests gathered. Discussions focused on admitting Democratic senators elect, with Republicans set to back Turpie of Indiana but oppose Faulkner of West Virginia due to conflicting credentials. The gallery overflowed, with Mrs. Cleveland and dignitaries present and the Chinese minister attending in vibrant robes. The day began with a chaplain’s prayer as proceedings opened.
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Washington
Senate
Stewart
Hiscock
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Turpie
Indiana
Faulkner
West Virginia
Cleveland
Opening Scenes of a New Congress Across Senate and House
The senate opens with Rev J G Butler urging wisdom for senators as Ingall chairs and handles election papers while Hoar questions Faulkner's oath. In the house, gallery crowds fill with women prominent, floral gifts appear, and a trumpet hymn disrupts roll call before order is restored.
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J.G. Butler
Senate
Ingall
Hoar
Faulkner
West Virginia
Committee On
New York
Salvation Army
Multiple Local Items From Harrispore and Beyond
The Chesapeake Nail Works and Central Iron Works shut for a week to repair overproduction. Lochiel Iron Works saw wage reductions accepted by employees. Republican leaders plan for the National convention with delegations from major cities. Judge Elwell's illness may delay Bloomsburg court with extra sessions likely. Fort Worth reports a two block fire destroying Clark House and other buildings south of downtown. Pottsville court rules clerk fees for wholesale licenses at five dollars, affecting many dealers nationwide.
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Harrispore
Chesapeake Nail Works
Central Iron Works
Lochiel Iron Works
Fort Worth
Tex
T. H. Eggleston
Fourteenth Street
Jones Street
Sixteen Street
Calhound Street
Clark
Warners Cough Remedy And Legal Moves In Sharp Case
An advertisement promotes Warners Log-Cabin Cough and Consumption Remedy with two sizes 60c and 1. It reports New York District Attorney Martine awaiting a possible motion to quash Sharp’s indictment after a Senate testimony admission deemed improper. The piece also covers Lehigh Valley labor troubles and union appeals for aid amid arbitration stalemate, plus scattered medical and legal notices.
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Warners
New York
Martine
Sharp
Court of Appeal
Senate Investigating Committee
Sharps
Boy Jumped From Fast Train Near Susquehanna River
John Engle a 12 year old boy jumped from a Pennsylvania railroad passenger train moving 45 miles per hour near a fifty foot embankment by the Susquehanna river. The train halted and search parties used lanterns but the boy remained missing. Young Fogle stole 150 dollars from farmer John Fairchild and, when captured, possessed a revolver two bowie knives and dime novels stating he planned to scalp Indians.
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The
Millheim Journal
Millheim
Thunsday
R. A. Bumiller
Anthracite Coal Kings
the Times
Meeting OF Congress
Congress
T. J. Campbell
Oriential Club
Republican National Committee
St. Louis
Chicago
Minneapolis
Cincinnati
Omaha
Ellwell’s Hiness
Elwell
Pershing
Schuylkill
Texas
Jake
Pennsylvania
Lehigh
Lehigh Valley
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company
Middle
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company
Lehigh Valley Company
Mineral Mining Company
K. of L
CuicaGo
Order of Knights of Labor
Knights of Labor
Cook County
General Assembly
Provisional Committee
Charles F. Leib
North Street
M. C. Gephart
Albert Wetzel
Jacob Wetzel
Willie Bartley
Lizzie Geary
Emma Hoover
Mary Bartley
Ida Long
Lizzie Long
Annie Long
Sallie Sno0ok
Ollie Snook
Coburn
J. F. Garthoff
Jacob Cassler
Jos. Piatt John Whitmyer
Wallace Cantner
Harry Cooney
Thos
Nathan Hosterman
Cora Swavely
Blanche van Valin
Simmons
Shakespeare
Milton
Ately
Speer
Board of Wealth
Alfred Speer
Passaic
N. J
David Kennedy
Bright
E. P. Mizner
Borg Hil
Castoria
Boston
Porter
T. A. Slocum
M.D
Pearl St
HALL
F J. Cuenty & Co
Toledo
Els
Simmons Liver Regulator
Gao
W. Sims
Ass’t
J. Hw, Zeilin & CO
Catherine Small
Miles Township
Aron Small
Jersey City
U. S. Treasury
Madisonburg, Pa
L. B. Stover
Tallgate
Millheim PA
Dinary
J. H. Woomer
A. J. Campbell
Agt
Coburn, PA
Merly
Whitmer & Lincoln
Will
H. James
Craddock
Race St
Millanery Goods
Anna M. Weaver
Miltheim
Rebersburg
Louvisa Harter
Germantown
Saxony
Glass & Queenswarh
D. S. Kauffman
Ely
Catarre
Catarre Ely
ELY Brothers
Green Whichst
New York City
Ned Ear Drums
Es Eee
Peck
F. Milcox
Broadway Cor
14Th St
Winchester
Winchester &O
William Street
Dorman
Eas
German Street
Baltisnoee
Maryland U
Sacco
Dr. Scoot
Spaapa
Lehmann A. Lehmann
Washington,d. P
Oren
Epps’s
Gogoa
Liebig Company
Baron Liebig
Artificia
MaRk Swann
Richard Procton
W. W. Astor
Jupat P. Benjamin
Dr. Mayor
Loisette
Fifth Ave
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