Prohibition Amendment Routed Through Legislature Across State
The State Senate passed a unanimous resolution Thursday to submit the prohibition amendment to voters by ballot. The House followed Tuesday with 123 yeas and 24 nays, with Hon. Rhone among a few Democrats voting aye. The piece also argues for direct election of U.S. Senators and critiques current treasury surplus and naval funding plans amid labor unrest and strikes spurred by Knights of Labor.
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Cleve land signs interstate commerce bill and picks commissioners
President Cleveland signed the interstate commerce bill last week and will appoint a commission to enforce it. Candidates from many states vie for the posts, with New York and Pennsylvania favored for two seats due to railroad interests. Christ Magee of Pittsburgh is highlighted by Republicans, while ex-Gov Pattison is named by opponents.
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Knights of Labor Union
Pennsylvania
Knights of Labor
Ilfewitt
United States
Wehmgericht
Council of Ten
Cleveland
Union
Christ Magee
Pittsburg
Pattison
Governor Beaver signs magistrate bill amid Philadelphia politics
The governor's signature signals support for a measure creating four new magistrates in Philadelphia at 12000 dollars yearly. Critics say the move serves Republican interests and burdens taxpayers while current magistrates lack full work. The piece notes immigration totals: 386755 arrivals last year, up from 326151 in 1885.
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Beaveer
Philadelphia
Commonwealth
Congressional action and social notes from February 7 1887
Washington reports Congress racing to finish before the Fourth of March. The Beck bill bans lawyers from representing opposing US interests with penalties up to one year or a $500 fine. Inter State Commerce bill gains President's approval and potential commissioners are discussed, with Col Morrison and Senator-elect Reagan named. Temperance notes cite Mrs Cleveland drinking water at state dinner. Bradstreet data show large rise in strikes and unemployed workers in January 1887, totaling about 104 000 across industries, with unsettled cases remaining.
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Col. Morrison
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Diplomatic Corps
Cleveland
Bradstreet
Castoria Advert Jingle Highlights Mothers Care
An enduring vintage jingle recalls Castoria as the remedy for a sick baby and a crying child. It notes use across stages from infancy to motherhood and its continued gift to children.
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Castoria
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Oxford &J
Brooklyn
N.Y
Seed wheat aid from Northern Pacific for Dakota farmers
Northern Pacific Railroad directors vote to invest $100 000 in seed wheat for Dakota farmers west of the Missouri and eighty miles east of the river. In return, farmers will plant and repay with crop proceeds. The article also touches on deafness causes and a health ad offering $100 reward for catarrh cures, then reports on political pressure on rural representatives over the Traction Company bill and boss influence.
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Northern Pacific Railroad
Dakota
Missouri
Northern Pacific
Montreal Train Disaster Kills Many in Woodstock Vermont
An express Montreal bound train carrying excursionists to the winter carnival plunged from a bridge over the White River at Woodstock Vermont. About eighty passengers were aboard. fifty to sixty are dead, many burned. A broken rail near the bridge is suspected but not confirmed.
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Associated Press
Montreal Express
Woodstock
Doston
Ira A. Chase
Bristol
White River Junction
Boston
Pilgrim
Springfield
St. Albans
Mr. Wesson
Brookebanks, & Brakeman
White River
Vermont
Drowned boy near Clearfield as ice drifts on river
A 9 year old son of Alonzo Adams of Clearfield Pa drowned in the Susquehanna River while watching moving ice. He slipped from the bank and was carried away by a strong current. Ice drift covered a half mile, body not recovered as of report. Susquehanna rose 11 feet above low water, highest since 1865, no serious property damage reported.
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Clearfield
Alonzo Adams
Susquehanna
Local Market Prices for Grains and Provisions
Market list shows corn by Grenoble and wheat by Biease with rye and white flour nearby. Prices reflect roller salt per barrel, plaster, ground cement per bushel, barley, timothy seed, flaxseed, eggs, potatoes, lard and more with weekly entries by yes and Co Coburn in Pennsylvania.
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