Michigan News and State Politicians Note Shifts
Gov Charles W Stone of Warren accepts the Commonwealth Secretary post under Governor Beaver. Senator Wolverton of Northumberland is chosen by Democrats as their U S Senate candidate, but Republicans hold the majority and elect Matthew S Quay to succeed Wolverton.
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Lirvat
Charles W. Stone
Warren
the Commonwealth
Beaver
Senator Wolverton
Northumberland
United States
Matthew S. Quay
Wolverton
Wanamaker Tipped as Likeliest Philadelphia Mayor Hope
Among several candidates spoken of for Philadelphia's mayor John Wanamaker the merchant prince is the most prominent. The plan favors an Independent leading the municipal ticket with a Democratic nominee for Receiver of Taxes to win. Wanamaker's nomination would draw Republican business men and his executive ability suits the new city charter.
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Philadelphia
John Wanamaker
Merchant Prince
Wanamaker
German Reichstag Defeats Army Bill Amid European Tension
Prince Bismark’s army bill to boost standing forces was defeated in Berlin’s Reichstag and the body adjourned. Commentators note European war ministers grow fidgety about armies and ammunition, suggesting a volatile peace and potential for conflict.
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Prince Bismark
Germany
France
Berlin
Europe
Davitt Addresses Philadelphia Meeting On Ireland
Davitt, famed father of the Irish land league, spoke to about twenty five hundred listeners at Music Hall in Philadelphia. Attorney-General Cassidy presided as Davitt described widespread evictions and cruel landlord practices, while urging hope for Ireland and noting outrages drive converts in England toward home rule.
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Davitt
Irish Land League
Music Hall
Philadelphia
Cassidy
Ireland
England
Inauguration of Governor Beaver in Harrisburg
The inauguration of Governor James A. Beaver in Harrisburg featured a 10 000 strong parade after ceremonies in the House of Representatives where Chief Justice Mercur administered the oath. Beaver unveiled his cabinet: Charles W. Stone Secretary of Commonwealth, W S Kirkpatrick Attorney General, and D H Hastings Adjutant General.
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Beaver
Warrisburg
House of Representatives
Mercur
Jas. A. Beaver
Niles Reports State Finances With Deficit and Critique
Auditor General Niles presents receipts totaling 7 520 711 13 for the year ending November 30 1886 and expenditures of 7 203 295 42 leaving a treasury balance of 2 101 457 57. He criticizes revenue laws as Inequitable and notes the auditor’s authority is limited by warrants covering only about 47 percent of state spending.
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Niles
Treasury
Farwell Nominated for U S Senator by Illinois Republicans
The Illinois legislature nominates Cons. B. Farwell to fill Gen Logan's unexpired Senate term. House actions include a liquor license bill with a county board, a licensee bond of 1000 dollars, and bills regulating liquor sales and sales to minors. A concurrent resolution calls a joint committee to probe soldiers' orphans schools' management.
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Cons
B. Farwell
Republicans
Illinois
United
Logan
Collins
Court of Quarter Sessions
Brooks
Shoewalter
W. F. Stewart
House
Patents Granted to Pennsylvania Citizens
A weekly report lists patents granted to individuals in Pennsylvania per C A Snow & Co. The list includes Baldwin North Clarendon oil well pump and scraper J K Bittenbender Bloomsburg printing machine ink fountain J Anderson Allegheny garbage burner J W Cloud Altoona car wheel F W Crandall Montrose toy spring gun and target C Fogelberg Erie organ attachment C L Goehring Allegheny wood molding and stave machine I E Landis Waynesboro traction engine C Lindstrom Altoona machine for trying car wheels A J Moxham Johnstown railway attachments W W Neuer Wilkes Barre transom lifter D M Omwake W P McGee Zullinger drag saw J N Pew Pittsburg gas regulator J R Perry Wilkes Barre piano M O Roverts Collegeville horse power G W Rodgers Bellefonte trying gage for steam boilers C L Small New Paris brake block holder W L Vevel ker Morton electric lamp and making carbon S S Woodbury Bradford stopper fastener
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Pennsylvania
C. A. Snow & Co
U.S
Ofice
Washington, D.C
Baldwin
North Clarendon
K Bittenbender
Bloomsburg
J Anderson
Allegheny
W Cloud
Altoona
W Crandall
Montrose
C Fogelberg
Erie
L Goehring
E Landis
Waynesboro
Lindstrom
J Moxham
Johnstown
W Neuer
Wilkes-Barre
M Omwake
P McGee
Zullinger
N Pew
Pittsburg
J R Perry
M O Roverts
Collegeville Horse Power
W Rodgers
Bellefonte
L Small
New Paris
L Vevelker
Morton
Woodbury
Bradford
Interstate Commerce Bill Passes Senate In Early 1887
Washington dispatch notes the Interstate Commerce bill clears the Senate by forty three to fifteen amid mixed opinions on railroad rate reforms. It also details the Anti Mormon measure, its impact on polygamy and LDS financial entities, and a White House diplomatic reception featuring Mrs. Leslig and Mrs. Stanford.
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Congress
Agricultural Department
Salt Lake City
Senate
Latter Day Saints
Perpetual Emigration Fund Company
Randolph Fucker
White House
Diplomatic Corps
Frank Leslig
Stanford
California
Notable Executions and Local Incidents in Recent Times
Miscellaneous news item summarizing executions in Richmond Virginia and Norristown Pennsylvania, a Lancaster marriage attempt halted by a whiskey smell, political shifts for Democratic State committee chair in Arnispura, ex Senator Laird’s serious fall in Greensburg, a Panhandle freight train robbery near Sheridan, four claimants for a murder reward in Chester, Carlisle justice convictions, centennial celebration discussions in Washington, land grants related to railways in Des Moines, and an advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure with claims of success and a money-back offer.
Youth of Tinatingdon Taller Than Most at 16
Charles E. Wilson, a local youth aged sixteen in Tinatingdon county, is described as weighing two hundred pounds and standing six feet five inches tall. The report highlights his notable physique for his age.
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Charles E. Wilson
Tinatingdon County
Parker's
Parker
Ste
Captain's Fortunate Discovery on a Schooner
Captain Coleman of Weymouth, voyaging between Athletic City and New York, suffered a severe cough. After using Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption he found instant relief and eased chest soreness. His children and crew also benefited. Free trial bottles available at J Eisenhuth s Drug Store.
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Capt. Coleman
Sehr. Weymouth
Athletic City
N.Y
Dr. King
Coleman
J. Eisenhuth
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Millheim Journal
Trunsday
R. A Bumiller
Commonwealth
W. S. Kirkpatrick
Northampton
D. H. Hastings
Stone
Kirkpatrick
Col. Hastings
Washington
Thos. J. Cluverius
Fannie N. Madison
Richmond
John Wilson
Anthony W. Dealy
Norristown
Lancaster
Hensel
Arnispura
Dallas Sanders
Democratic State Committee
Edward Kerr
Bedford
Schell
Dr. Kessler
Johnston, Holloway & CO
Millheim
Senator Laird
Greensburg
Pennsylvania Argus
H. P. Laird
James M. Laird
Sheridan Station
Curley
Cnester
Murdeer
John Sharpless
Supreme Court
North Chester
Alexander and
Treporter Curley
Philadelphia Record
Carlisle
Squire Martin
Sadler
Squire James A. Green
America
Des Moines
Iowa
Larrabee
Plymouth
Osceola
Sioux City and Pacific Railroad
Hall
D. Cheney & CO
Toledo
H. A. Ancinn
M.D
Oxford St
Brooklyn
Tax Centaur Comurany
Fulton Street, N. Y
McQuade
New York
Sing Sing
Martine
Justice Pratt
Tombs Prison
Barney McQuade
McDonald’s
Ther Cen
Lier
W. H. Parker
Bulinch Street
Boston
Mass
Grand Outfit
Faun & Co
Augusta
Maine
H. Mallet & Co
Portland
T.s.page
West 31St St
New York City
Main St. Millheim, Pa
Callon Me
Skydia
Brymgard
Central Pennsylvania Telephone & Supply Co
Baron of
Penna Tellephone and Supply Co
Central Pennsylvania Telephone and Supply Company
Central Pay Telephone and Supply Company
Cantysl Penna, Telephone and Supply Company
John F. Harter
Deininger
J.spigelmyer
Burgess
Sebastian Musser
Poaga
A. Musser
Massex
David Wolfe
Wolfe
H. Gorman
Reuben Kreamer
Henry Vanada
Haines Township
Woodward
Centre Co
Jacob L. Roup
Ferguson Township
Orphan's Court of Centre Co
Pine Creek Hollow
Centre Co. Pa
John Hess
Thos. Hosterman
Luce
John Neidigh
Jacob Neidigh
A. J. Orndorf
WM. Ruoup
Durham Bros. & Co
Coburn, Pa
Queensware
S. Grenninger’s
Marion
George Spinson & Co
Millheim Marble Works
Musler & Alexander, Proprietors
BU —ouOo
Oououo C
Jork
Ron
Bridge, Main Bt
D. 5. Kauffman & CO
Main ST
J. R. Smith & CO
Front Street
Milton
Chickering, Knare, Weber, Biehr Bros., Guild, Vose and
New England
Brussels
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