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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1886
Page
2
The speaker lauds the Democratic party's pursuit of the greatest good for the people. He urges consultation on how to best aid national welfare and stresses a sacred mission for party organization. He calls for sympathy with citizens, patriotism toward American institutions, and broad understanding of a free government's benefits.
The Democratic State Central Committee will convene at the Bolton House Harrisburg on Wednesday January 20 1886 at 4 PM to choose a Chairman Permanent Secretary and seven State Executive Committee members and to conduct other business. W A Hensel serves as chairman. Tax collectors will be elected annually in February rather than by County Commissioners under a new Act. The Act sets the election date the third Tuesday of February and the term begins April first. An Act punishes tax collection embezzlement with up to five years imprisonment a five thousand dollar fine or both.
The speaker criticizes Carlisle for poor judgment in appointing committee chairs. He highlights Perry Belmont as Foreign Affairs chair instead of Gov. Curtin, who is placed over Banking and Currency, calling the move “throwing the pearls to the swine.”
President Cleveland replies to Allen G Thurman about attending the Columbus Jackson Club reunion. He cites official duties preventing acceptance but would be pleased to join in congratulating the friends of good government.
A Carbondale man named Thomas Negulon announces he will seek the city treasurer role if he wins a majority at the charter election. He cites the money attached to the office, not earnest solicitation by friends.
The Scranton Times endorses Ex-Governor H. M. Hoyt as the best Republican choice for United States Senator praising his intellect and breadth of knowledge while noting he lacks the beauty of rival statue Mitchell. The editorial argues Hoyt would reflect credit on the party and improve its judgment and invention.
Cincinnati January 8 T V Powderly general master workman of the Knights of Labor says times are hard but a better feeling is developing between laborers and manufacturers. He expects more concessions and less bitterness in the coming year and credits daily newspapers for informing readers and reducing conflict.
Reports detail Baxter bitters sales and local employment gains at Rogers Locomotive Works in Paterson. Malden rubber shoe factory restarts on three-quarter time benefiting about 5,000 workers. A Sharons, Pa. iron plant purchase eyed for revival. Dr Kessler cough medicine advertised with return policy. Shocking fatal accident at Selinsgrove rail crossing ends in death of B F Foust.
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