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Newspaper

Millheim Journal

Location

Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1887

Page

2

Democratic County Committee Names Griest Frazer

1887 report records LA politician J. Griest and Thomas Frazer as nominees for the Democratic County Committee.

J. Griest Thomas Frazer

Russia massing troops on Austrian frontier for war

Report says Russia concentrates forces on the Austrian border and awaits a signal to begin hostilities. German statesman Bismarck, a veteran diplomat, retained influence after the Reichstag election and holds a strong position.

Russia Bismark Reichstag Bis

Vanderbilt's New Private Yacht Alva Ready for Use

William K. Vanderbilt unveils the private yacht Alva completed with finishings and furnishings costing 1 million dollars. The project signals affluent optimism amid economic concerns.

William K. Vanderbilt Alva

Senate Approves 46 Million for Coast Defenses Vessels

The U S Senate passed a bill allocating 46 million dollars for coast defenses naval vessels fortifications and related needs. An amendment requires material for new vessels to be manufactured in the United States, signaling a firm stance on strengthening seaboard safety with armored floating batteries light draught gunboats torpedo boats and other craft.

U. S. Senate United States

Senators Signaling Resignation on Washington's Birthday

Senator Sherman announced his resignation as president pro tempore to allow the Senate to elect a successor whose term starts after March 4 and can administer the oath to incoming senators. Observers expect Senators Hoar or Ingalls to be chosen, both noted for their parliamentary expertise.

Sherman Senate Washington Hoar Ingalls

Political Debate Over Pension Bill and Party Fights

Recount of President Cleveland’s veto of the pauper pension bill and a surge of Republican papers denouncing the move. The text argues Democrats in the White House distract from honoring military service and blames the split on Southern support for Democrats.

Cleveland Uncle Sam White House

Lawmaker Defines State Legal Holidays in Tuesday Session

Faunce introduced a bill in the lower chamber listing official holidays. The list includes January 1, the third Tuesday in February, February 22, May 30, July 4, the Tuesday after the first Monday in November, Thanksgiving Day proclaimed by the president or governor, June 25 and September 15 after 1 pm, with Monday observance when these dates fall on Sunday.

Manning retirement prompts cabinet shakeup in Cleveland era

President Cleveland faces a broad cabinet overhaul as Manning departs the treasury. Reports name Carlisle as Manning's successor, Pendleton to War, Endicott to a German mission, Garland to leave the cabinet, and Vilas as attorney general. Carlisle would trigger a new House speaker election for Democrats.

Manning Treasury Cleveland Carlisle Pendleton Endicott Garland Vilas Congress

Washington Letter on Naval Bills and Cabinet Hints

The Washington Letter reports Congress rushing naval appropriations while the House lags on essential bills. It notes the Eads Tehuantepec Ship Railway bill, the anti polygamy act passage, and looming votes on the Pauper Pension bill. It cites possible Inter state Commission appointee Gen Atkins and cabinet succession speculation around Mr Fairchild and Mr Manning.

Washington Congress Senate House Navy House of Representatives Atkins Indian Affairs Railroads New York Cerro Gordo Williams Kentucky Commissioners Fairchild Manning

Elephants Sold at Auction as O Briens Circus Disbands

Philadelphia auction sells O Briens circus props and side shows with three elephants fetching fair prices. Adam Forepaugh remains a principal purchaser. Knoxville chief J J Atkins praises Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption with free trial bottles and large size offerings.

O’brien Philadelphia Adam Forepaugh J. J. Atkins Knoxville J. Eisenhuth

Deadly Car Stove Fire on Erie Sleeper Near Williamsport

At six in the morning on a northbound express near Williamsport Pennsylvania a stove fire in an Erie sleeping car damaged the toilet area. E E Hoopes Wilmington Morning News manager and E C Caldwell of Erie fought the blaze for ten minutes with only a cup and ice water before passengers were aware. No injuries reported.

Williamsport Northern Central Railway Erie E. E. Hoopes Wilmington Morning News E. C. Caldwell

Bright Pennsylvania business outlook boosts iron and coal demand

Pennsylvania reports unprecedented coal production demand in year ahead with over 500 new coke ovens planned and strong orders for rolling stock. Lehigh and Schuylkill valleys show high iron activity and rising wages while new manufactories begin and brickmakers brace for spring trade. Electric Bitters offered as purifying tonic at 40 cents.

Philapelbuia Susquehanna Baldwin Locomotive Works Lehigh Schuylkill Valleys Pennsylvania J. Eisenhuyth

Montana cattle losses cited by Montana Supreme Court judge

Sr. Paul Minnesota reports Judge McLeary of Montana's supreme court said the season’s cattle loss is at least 25 percent, with cattlemen claiming 40 to 50 percent. One Bozeman herd of 25,000 could drop by 10,000 cattle.

Prrrspureg DuBois John Bortmas Rockland Township Clearfield County Bortmas Ile Sr. Paul Minn McLeary Supreme Court of Montana Montana Bozeman

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The Millheim Journal Published By R. A. Bumiller H. Y. Stitzer Bellefonte Eaward Brown James Schofield Howard Boro Yeber Milesbur C. Witherite Millheim D. J. Meyers Centre Hall Boro Aes C. G. Herlinger Philipsburg Henry Lehman A. J.graham Unionville Boro Benner Cane “ Wees Milligan Walker L. Harvey Serene Burnside John L. Williams Anson Dougherty Collere Ann Araneee David Brickley Henry Krebs Ferguson Frank Bowersox Hiram Grove Grege A. N. Corman Patton J.C. Eckley Penn Wm. H. Kreamer Potter A. Foreman W. W. Royer Rush Bop Esshow Adgteow Lucas James Redding Spring William Woods Taylor Two Evove Uniontown John F. Mackey Fayette County St. Petersburg Mackey Europe Williams Port McDonald’s Johnston, Holloway & CO Milheim Bedricken Maggie Beadling Pitrspura Banksville Miss Beadling Dr. Kennedy A. J. Gifford Lowell Mass David Kennedy Rondout N. Y Tolt IL. A. Arcurr M.D Oxford St Brooklyn Tax Centaur Company Fulton Street, N. Y Dr Kessler Millheim Pa Hayfever USA Druguista ELY Brothers Pruggists Owego W. J. Parker Rooton Bensos Ponous Eters Benson Carey Seabury & Johnson Virginia James River Va Claremont Colony J. F. Mancha Fanam, Perkins & Co, da Tuth Mason Goa Durham Bros. & Co Coburn, Pa Velvets & Veveteens ACCOP Queensware S. Grenninger’s J. R. Smith & CO Front Street Chickering, Knabe, Weber, Biehr Bros., Guild, Vose and New England Axminster Brussels Millheim Market Grenoble, Bartges & Co Coburn Ste Coal Market Urnpire Aaronsburg Youngmanstown Woodward Daniel Strickler Paulins Moyer Haines Township Thomas W. Hosterman Rphans Sarah E. Bright Millhellmn Sarah Charter Water Street W. L. Bevan Sebastian Musser Kite Fenn Township A. Musser Musser Grand Outfit Truk & Co Augusta, Maine Mei'g CO Marion H. Wallet Portland, Maine Eafnes T.s.page West 31St St New Yorker Gure Peck F.hiscox Broadway N.Y Tai Parker Hiscox & Co. N. Ye George Stinson & CO Milheim Marble Works Musser & Alexander Ld Lda Jemetery Hor Ron Bridge Main St del Rim, PA
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