Democratic County Committee Names Griest Frazer
1887 report records LA politician J. Griest and Thomas Frazer as nominees for the Democratic County Committee.
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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1887
Page
2
1887 report records LA politician J. Griest and Thomas Frazer as nominees for the Democratic County Committee.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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