Democratic County Committee Members Listed in 1885 Journal
The June 1885 issue lists Democratic County Committee members including William Galbraith, William Ludwig, William Harper, A Weber, James Proudfoot, H Reifsnyder, Allen Lukens, John Graham, Jackson Gorton, Lee Bing, Robert Henderson, Kohlbecker, Lewis Miller, Oscar Holt, George Roan, Thomas Delong, Peter Lauck, David Kusterborder, Jared Kreamer, Agnew Sellers, Smith, W Royer, Weaver, Michael Confer, Miles, Bitner, Daniel Orr, Hugh McCann, F Smith, H Weaver, Frank Tuberty, Jno Ewing, Nell Sins, and others with secretary George Williams and chairman. The note also mentions legislatures in ten states passing laws to require teaching the physiological effects of alcohol in public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Galbraith
Wm. R. Ludwig
Wwe Ee
William Harper
A. Weber
James B
Proudfoot
H. Reifsnyder
Wees Allen Lukens
Jon Ds Graham
Jackson Gorton
Lee John Bing
Pete Robt Henderson
A Kohlbecker
Lewis Miller
Oscar Holt
Geo R Roan
Thos DeLong
Peter Lauck
David H Kusterborder
Jared B Kreamer
Agnew Sellers
F Smith
W Royer
H Weaver
Michael Confer
Q Miles
N Bitner
Daniel W_ Orr
Hugh McCann
Snow Snee
Frank Tuberty
Jno Ewing
Heevseneweresess
Nell Wi
Veo Beckwith
H Stover
Alker
Jas J Gramley
Worth
George B Williams
G W Rumberger
R M Magee
New Appointments by the President
The president announced on May 29 the appointment of James W. Whelply of New York as assistant treasurer United States and Charles Derby of Indiana as minister to China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James W.whelply
New York
United States
Charles Derby
Indiana
China
Campaign for 300 Consul posts draws thousands of applicants
Report notes President Cleveland will fill 300 consulships and that as many as 8000 people seek these posts. With competition so stiff, about 7700 applicants may be disappointed. The scene highlights a surge of interest in diplomatic appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Pattison Vetoes Apportionment Bills Over Equality Concerns
The governor condemns the new apportionment bills as unfair citing equality and justice issues and vetoes them, arguing they leave counties whole despite merit being limited to that aspect. The statement frames the veto as a stand against partisan or unequal districting.
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Pattison
Indicted Plymouth Council for Nuisance and Neglect
The grand jury in Wilkesbarre has indicted Plymouth town council for maintaining a nuisance and neglecting duties by failing to keep the town in a sanitary condition. Trial is set for June. Three deaths occurred today.
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Wilkesbarre
Plymouth
Republicans Dominate Proceedings Critique of Current Session
The speaker notes a large republican majority in legislative bodies. They warn that regardless of enacted laws and wasted time and money, the majority bears the blame for the current session.
Steel Nail Industry Growth Through 1883 Beginning
The steel nail industry began around 1883 with rapid progress. Last year 393,482 kegs were produced led by Ohio with 730,636 kegs and West Virginia 204,336 kegs while Pennsylvania produced 29,324 kegs. In 1882 output was 18,224 kegs.
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West Virginia
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Republicans claim no funds missing in treasury probe
The piece cites Republican claims that no money was missing in the treasury investigation and cites Secretary Whitney and John H. Russell spending $900,000 to repair the Mohican, arguing this was thrice the cost of a new vessel of the same class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Treasury
Treasury
Whitney
John H. Russell
Mohican
Lutherans at Harrisburg Hear Report on Church Extension
At the General Synod opening Rev J W Richard read the eighth biennial Church Extension Society report. Two year receipts totaled 77806.92 with major contributions to Grace Church Chicago and Christ Church New York. The board seeks 50000 for next period and a 2200 debt liquidation at Christ Lutheran New York. A Baltimore donor funded a $20000 lectureship.
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Harrisburg
General Synod of the Luth
J. W. Richard
York
Church Extension Society
Grace Church
Chicago
Children’s Memorial
Kansas City
Christ Church
New York
Women’s Society
Freeport
Lil
Synod
Christ’s Lutheran Church, New York
Dr. Morris
Baltimore
Washington Letter on Cleveland era post office patronage
Regular Correspondent reports extensive changes in federal postings under President Cleveland. Hay and Vilas lead major reshuffles with Democrats replacing Republicans, including 1,500 changes since May 27 and 1,700 overall. Manning in Treasury drives hundreds more, and the piece notes Cleveland’s likeness to Manning and political strategy in New York.
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Washington,d. C
Cleveland
Hay
Vilas
Iowa Circle
Virginia
Washington City
Treasury Department
Manning
New York State
Smallest steam engine in the world built by Snyder
A Clearfield jeweler named Snyder constructed and has running the smallest steam engine in the world. It is so tiny that a human hair serves as the belt to run the governor. The piece showcases eccentric innovation in miniature machinery amid other local notices and advertisements from Millheim and Lancaster County.
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Clearfield
Snyder
Bad Outlook for the Wheat Crop in West and South
Reports to the Farmers Review from western and southern wheat states and the Pacific region show the winter sown wheat outlook as the worst in ten years. Even under favorable conditions the 1882 crop would fall well short of 1881’s 380 million bushels, based on reports from over 3,000 correspondents.
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Chicago
Farmers Review
Pacific
PERUNA endorsements and a local iron board ad
A collage of testimonials tout PERUNA and MANALIN with names from Ohio and Pennsylvania praising cures for catarrh kidney and heart trouble. Adjacent notices promote Buck Thorn fencing and McDonald's Blood Purifier with refund guarantees. An Oil Operator’s Failure in ERIEF details Thomas Brown’s half million collapse and local iron board ads accompany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erief
Thomas Brown
Brown Oil Company
Brown
Star
Eclipse Oil
Great Standard
Standard
Claredon
Orange Noble
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Democratic County Com
Milesburg
Boro
Unionville Baronner
Nee “ Burnside
Curtin
Perguen
Grege
SF Haines E
Halfmoon Howard
Uston
Liberty
Patton Penn
J. Eisenhuth
Millheim
Lancaster County
Lancaster
Bartle of
Curtis
Carmelite Cordia
Johnston, Holloway & CO
Philadelphia
Pirrsuu RG
Iron Workers
Saulsbury
J. A. McDonald
Permna
Hartman
W. D. Williams
U. S
New Vienna
Clinton County
Col. E. Finger
Ashland
Alin
Robert Grimes
Rendville
R. Palmer
Canal Street
Wilkesbarre Luzerne Co
Manalin
Cook Bros
Prospect
Marion County
Buck Thorn Fence Co
Buck Thorn
J. B. Fisner
Penn
All, Pa
MacDonald
Freeman
Bell Instrument
Tis
Bell Telephone
Freeman Telephone
Bell
McDonald’s
Messrs. C. F. Deininger
H. K. Luse
Ellison
Penn, Haines
Gregg
Galton C. F
H.k.summmens
Aaronsburg
Adam Fisher
Bec’p
Orphans’ Court of Centre Co
O'¢Loeck
Bellefonte
J.C. Meyer
Elizabeth Shirk
Haines Township
K. LH. Musser
Jereniah Hoy
Hite
Gregg Township
Iskranl Vonada
Samuel Wise
G. A. Harter
Grochry
Wal Store
Main Street
Millheim, Pa
Penn Street
Gro
Penna
School & Blank
Musser
Coburn Station
Penns Vailley
W.S. Musser
Prop
Millheim, Centre Co
D. S. Kauffman &Co
General Merchandise Establishment
D.S. Kauffman & Co
Elias Luse
Proprietors OF the
Millheim Planing Mill
New Ey. Church
Penn St
J Claims & Specialty
A. A. Thomas
St. Cloud Bd’s
Ayer
Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co
Lowell
Mass
B.O. Deininger
Parker's Tonic
Parker
Croup
Doctor Thomas
Eclectric
Thomas
Ous
Sas Ne Fai
Wm. Kay
Oath Ave
Wendore Ilaughter
Alvah Pinckney
Lake Mahopac
N, Y
Baugh
Allentown
Berks County
Kutztown
Nazareth
Baugh & Sons
Centennial
Paris
South
Delaware Avenue
Gro. P, Rowelt & CO
Biscel
Wiver
Hess
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