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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1885
Page
2
The Hiltheim Journal criticizes the Senate for choosing Sherman over better candidates for president of the Senate, denounces the bloody shirt policy, and argues the new tax law harms those earning interest. It recalls Wheeler avoiding Hendricks’ burial, contrasts Hayes’ presence, and questions the 1876 fraud.
In Washington on December 6 and 7 1890s style reports show Republican Senators caucusing for President of the Senate with Mr Sherman winning all votes and becoming President pro tempore after Edmunds motion. Democratic Representatives at the Capitol nominate Carlisle for Speaker unanimously by acclamation.
At noon the House of Representatives began the forty-ninth Congress with J. B. Clark presiding. Nominations for Speaker saw John Griffith Carlisle of Kentucky chosen over Thos. B. Reed of Maine by a vote of 177 to 138. The body then adjourned in respect for the late Vice President.
Philadelphia residents hear that the Pennsylvania Railroad Company has purchased the Philadelphia Midland Railroad and plans to extend it to West Chester. Separate notes report rising iron and ore prices, mining plans, and a local teacher accused of abusive punishment in a Bloomsburg area district school.
Washington December 7 Speaker Carlisle said he has not tried to name House committees and will not until rules revision is settled. The report frames his position amid ongoing procedural questions.
Chicago Dispatch to New York World reports Ex Senator Lyman Trumbull discusses the vice presidential line of succession. He explains that a dead VP leaves a President of the Senate who remains a Senator with a vote, while the VP’s casting vote only occurs when the Senate is evenly split. In a VP death, a new President of the Senate would not become President. He notes the title is courtesy and not a true Vice Presidency. He offers no stance on who should be elected President of the Senate but favors a senator aligned with the deceased VP’s party.
The will of the late Vice President Thomas A Hendricks was probated in Indianapolis Indiana It is in Hendricks writing and dated August 8 1866 It bequeaths all personal and real property to his wife Eliza C Hendricks and includes rights claims and choses in action with execution per his request witnessed by Wineroyw S Rierce and J HW McKernan
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