Bellefonte Candidates Named for Local Offices
The Journal lists Bellefonte residents as announced candidates under Democratic rules for Congress Senate District Attorney Prothonotary and related posts. J L SpAn Gler Bellefonte seeks Congress C T Alexander Bellefonte aims for State Senate J J Meven Bellefonte seeks District Attorney L A Suaffer Walker Township Bellefonte candidate for Prothonotary Wm B Ming le Centre Hall seeks Prothonotary with Democratic convention decision.
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JJ. C. Meven
Bellefonte
L. A. Suaffer
Walker Township
Avention
Wm. B. Mingle
Centre Hall
Suc
Lamont a Candidate for Prothonotary Denied by Letter
Aaron Williams writes to the Centre County Democrats stating that Lamont is a genuine candidate for Prothonotary and requests fair consideration for nominating him if possible, insisting on honor in the process.
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R. A. Bumincer
Millheim Journal
Lam
Democrats
Centre County
Aaron Williams
Democratic State Convention of Pennsylvania at Morristown
The Democratic State Convention of Pennsylvania will meet at the Opera House in Morrisburg at 10 a.m. on Wednesday August 18 to nominate candidates for Governor Lieutenant-Governor Auditor General Secretary of Internal Affairs and Congressman at Large. The convention comprises 359 representative delegates from each assembly district based on Democratic votes and each district must have at least one delegate. W. U. Hensel Chairman. J. B. Licury Secretary.
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Pennsylvania
Opera House
Morrisburg
Sec
W. U. Hensel
Orphans’ Court
Orphans’ Court of
Centre County
Tusseyville
John K. Runkle
Pennsyalley
Lucinda Runkle
Spangler & Hewes
Pennsylvania political scene shows weak ticket and looming contest
The piece criticizes Col A Norris and the Pennsylvania Republican convention led by Gen Beaver as weak and guided by a machine. It notes the Democratic state convention in Harrisburg on August 18 and weighs likely governor candidates Lieut Gov Black or Senator Wallace, warning of Republican weaknesses that Democrats may exploit.
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Republican Party of
Pennsylvania
Beaver
Harrisburg
Black
Wallace
Spanarer Enters Congress Race in Bellefonte District
J L Spanarer of Bellefonte announces candidacy for Congress. The article notes the district shows many candidates and urges Centre to nominate, citing Spanabers strong reputation as a top county lawyer and active Democratic worker.
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J. L. Spanarer
Bellefonte
Congress
Spangler
Ex Governor Curtixn Bids Farewell to Congress
Former congressman Curtixn from this district announces retirement at the end of his current term. Friends read of his two term career marked by service to soldiers and workers, fierce public-spirited devotion, and regard for his retirement as a loss to public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtixn
Congress
Ton C T Alexander Seeks State Senate Nomination
Bellefonte announces Ton C T Alexander as a prospective State Senate candidate. He previously ran for the same office four years ago but withdrew before the convention. Alexander is a former senator and a longtime Democrat respected in the county and district.
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Ton. C. T. Alexander
Bellefonte
State Senate
Alexander
Senate
President Reviews 141 Pension Acts Vetoes 20 Approved 120
The President spent two days examining 141 special pension acts delivered June 24 and ready Saturday. He studied congressional committee reports and Pension Bureau materials. He vetoed 20 bills and signed 120, with one recalled, in this session 565 acts became law and 90 were vetoed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pension Bureau
Congressional Committee
Curtin Announces Retirement from Congress
Curtin informs the citizens of the Twentieth District that he will not seek re election at the end of his current term. He cites heavy duties pension appeals and public service to labor and veterans as factors and thanks the surviving soldiers and industrial workers for their support and trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Congressional District
Congress
Pennsylvania
Shaye
Bureau of Pensions
Curtin withdrawal notice ends long congressional career
A. G. Curtin expresses gratitude to the people of his birth District and State as he withdraws from Congressional life. He notes lifelong residence, support, and devotion. The letter is dated July 10, 1886 from Washington.
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A. G. Curtin
Washington
Distressing railroad and other accidents reported
Multiple brief items describe accidents and deaths across Pennsylvania and nearby areas. A two and three year old were struck by a Hollidaysburg Branch engine in Altoona with one child dying soon after, another injured but recovering. Other reports include a fatal hay fork accident near Alliance and a cherry tree fall killing Mrs Welty in Bushkill township, plus a drowning in Pine Creek near Lock Haven and plans for the State Grange meeting.
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Altoona
Twenty-fourth Street
Hollidaysburg
Easton
Bushkill Township
Northampton County
Jacob Welty
John Kaske
J. F P. Harter
A. AC. Musser
A. Miller
J. F. Starter
Henry Fiedler
A. C. Musser
Mrs. Albright
Wm. Walker
B. F. Kister
J. F. Harter
D. Scholl
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Sec’y
A. Wilson Norris
Gettysburg
Cleveland
Curtin
E. James
Thompsontown
J. A. McDonald
Str
Alliance
Strasburg
Here
Daniel Lutzinger
Simon Mandra
McDonald
Johnston, Holloway & CO
Philadelphia
J. Eisenhuth
Millheim
Lock Haven
Alexander Weaver
Pine Creek
Weaver
State Grange
Patrons of
Iusbandry
Graham & Millar, Art Publishers
Centre Street
New York
Neiaubors
Levi Stahl
Fostoria
Reedsville
Jacob Cowan
McDonald’s
Millheim, Pa
Henry & Johnson
J. Spigelmyer
D. S. Kauffman & Co
Baxter
Millhaim
J. C. Anderson
Peshtigo
Wisg
Burdock
Dr. Simmons Liver Regulator
Ilon
Alex
Stephens
Journal
Penn ST
Milliveim, PA
Bink Place
Penns Valley
Iroceries & Provisions
Florida
Clear Candy Toys
Oureselves
California
Plains
Sechler & CO
Grocers
Bush House
Walter L. Main
Monster Pavilion
Great Moral Museum of Living Wonders
Fanny
Blanchard
May
Mr. S. Biglow
America
Adeehoor
H. A. Arcuer, M.D
Tux Cerrave Company
Fulton Street, N. Y
Farmer’s Mills
Spring Mills Sta
Penn’s Caves
Samuel Long
National Fotel
Coburn Station
TIS House
Penn’s Cave
Coburn
Wm. G. Rook
Keystone Hotel
Selinsgrove
Penna
S. T. Frain, Prop’r
SOS
D.J Reilly & CB
Pearl St
Oswego Indurated
FitreCo Oswego
N. J
Ras‘l
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Bulfinch Street
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Menderst
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