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Newspaper

Millheim Journal

Location

Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1887

Page

2

Politicians in New York Sight Split Public Meeting

General Sherman and James G. Blaine walked together in New York to a surprising crowd. The piece notes the mystery of political ways and recalls the first anniversary of Mr and Mrs President Cleveland. It mentions Cleveland appointing W A Wallace to the Naval Academy visitors board at Annapolis.

General Sherman James G. Blaine New York Cleveland Grover Frankie Fshing Saranac Inn N.Y Pennsylvania W. A. Wallace Naval Academy At Annapolis

Philadelphia Eyes Elevated Railroad Drive

A Philadelphia syndicate with thirty million dollars plans to build forty miles of elevated railroad. The city’s strong business backing signals a decisive push, and when the effort advances it is expected to go forward.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania

Philadelphia Plans a Grande Fourth of July Celebration

The Philadelphia Times argues for a spirited Fourth of July celebration in Philadelphia, asserting the city as the birthplace of American independence deserves a bold and memorable commemoration with extra vigor this year.

Tus Philadelphia Times Union Philadelphia

Notable Statesmen Passes Add To Two-Year Toll

The report notes the deaths of ex Vice President William A. Wheeler on Sunday and Chief Justice Mercur on the preceding Monday, adding to a two year tally of distinguished Americans who have died. A fuller biography appears in another column.

William A. Wheeler Mercur

Dill Sworn In As U S Marshal With Sureties

Marsnalt Dill was sworn into office in the United States district court by Judge Butler on Tuesday morning. Bondsmen are William M. Singerly and Juan F. Portuondo for a $20 000 bond. the new U S Marshal and both sureties are qualified in that sum. Additional notes discuss ex governor A G Curtin potentially seeking Congress and a state revenue bill backlash with a call for an extra legislative session.

Marsnalt Dill United States District Court Butler Wilkesbarre Commissioners of Cyrus Straw Co. Com’s. Convention

Governor Vetoes Capitol Repair Bill Over Revenue Doubts

The governor vetoed the state Capitol improvement measure citing uncertain revenues. The editorial calls patchwork repairs unnecessary and notes the failed revenue bill worsens the treasury outlook.

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Cleveland support surges as Texas backs re nomination

A Washington reporter quotes Texas representatives Stewart and Sayers saying there is no opposition to Grover Cleveland. They claim the South will unite for his renomination, praising his honest economical administration and predicting his re election by acclamation at the 1888 convention. They also discuss a possible extra session to reenact a revenue bill.

Cleveland Texas Washington Stewart National South Sayers Annapolis Naval Academy

Beaver Signs Some Bills and Vetoes Many in Pennsylvania

Governor Beaver today signed several measures including acts aiding St. Pauls Orphans Home Butler and multiple state institutions while vetoing items such as 20000 for Norristown insane hospital furniture and 25000 for the centennial celebration of the Federal Constitution in Philadelphia.

St. Paul's Butler State Normal School Thirteenth United States Philadelphia Pennsylvania Williamsport Hospital Erie Soldiers’ Home Harrisburg Hospital Corporal Rhial Thomas H. Singley Marion Hospital Erie Thomas Mifflin Allworth Hospital New Castle Hospital Reading Hospital Bradford City Hospital Orthopedic Hospital Hamar Association of Erie Northern Central State Normal School Lock Haven Lancaster Norristown Homeopathic Medical and Surgical Pittsburg Allegheny General Hospital Lackawanna Hospital Scranton Western Pennsylvania Deaf and Dumb Institution Elwyn Delaware County

Wonderful Cures From Rome Druggists Promoting Remedies

Rome retailers claim high sales and universal satisfaction for Dr King s New Discovery Electric Bitters and Bucklen s Arnica Salve. They report several pronounced consumption cures after short histories of use and guarantee the remedies. Sold by J Eisenhuth.

W. D. Hoyt & Co Rome Dr. King Bucklen Dr King J. Eisenhuth

William A Wheeler Dies in Malone New York

Malone New York June 5 Hon William Almon Wheeler died at 10 10 Saturday morning He was born in Malone on June 30 1819 He rose from poverty to a long public career including town clerk district attorney assemblyman state senator and congressman He served as vice president with Rutherford B Hayes in 1877 and after his wife died became reclusive in public life.

Malone N. Y William Almon Wheeler Franklin County R. B. Hayes Washington

Notable demise of former political leader in Malone mourned

The retired Malone resident and former Republican leader Wheeler died after a prolonged decline. He spent years aiding the poor and had roots as a Whig before joining the Republican Party. Chief Justice Mercur of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court died in Wallingford after ten days of pneumonia, born 1818 in Towanda, with a long career in law and politics including terms in Congress and the Supreme Court.

Malone Dr. Gay Wheeler Philadelphia Mercur State Supreme Court Wallingford Delaware County Ulysses Mercur Towanda Jefferson College Canonsburg William McKennon Pittsburg John C. Fremont Common Pleas Court Bradford County Congress Supreme Court Lancaster County David Wilmot Quay B. Frank Eshleman Lancaster Rodney James John Ulysses, Jr W. W. H. Davis Doylestown

Candidate for Justice Mercur's Place in Supreme Court

The death of Chief Justice Mercur creates a vacancy to be filled by Governor Beaver. Charles E. Rice, president judge of Luzerne county courts, will be urged for the position as The Record advocates his appointment.

Wilkesbarre Mercur Supreme Court Beaver Charles E. Rice Luzerne

Revenue Bill Controversy Postures Senate Responsibility

The article notes Rep John Robinson urging Governor to call an extra session for the revenue bill, blaming Senate errors for the bill’s failure. It cites Clerk Taylor, Chief Clerk Losch, and Resident Clerk Voorhees as capable officials, while the Senate side is faulted. Bloomington Illinois date Sept 18 1882 and a testimonial about Hall's Catarrh Cure from Josephine Chrisman lasting since 1858.

Beaver John %. Robinson Senate Taylor House Senat Losch Voorhees Bloomington Ills Messrs F. J. Cheney & Cou Toledo Ohio Hall Uall Iall Josephine Chrisman East North Street

Exploding Engine Kills One at Cuestron Station

A Baltimore and Ohio engine 823 exploded at 8 15 this morning opposite the new passenger station on Twelfth street in Cuestron. One man died and twelve were wounded, two perhaps fatally, as rescue crews attended the scene and investigated the accident.

Cuestron Baltimore and Ohio Twelfth Street

Eleven Men Die in Quarry Blast near Birmingham

At Cambria stone quarry near Birmingham Pennsylvania a premature dynamite blast killed seven men and injured several others. A heavy morning blast failed to explode, then a spark from limestone ignited the powder during afternoon drilling, hurling rocks and tossing workers over a 400 foot drop. Coroner's jury pinned death to the drill sparked explosion. The scene drew thousands as victims Weiser Myers Sadders Roop Stewart were buried. Others named include Wilco, Tyron, Shaver's Creek, Ardenheim, and several Hungarian workers.

Huntringvon Cambria Birmingham Altoona Messrs Weiser Myers Sadders Roop Stewart Wilco Tyrone Neill Shaver’s Creek Thornfelt Ardenheim Michael Wolfner Tom George Hiesto Casino Gasha Nael Varna Neil Cambria Iron Company

Jay Could About to Monopolize the Western Freight Traffic

A Chicago report claims Jay Could aims to route Mississippi River grain and livestock to Eastern markets via new connections. He plans linking Little Rock purchases with Missouri Pacific to create an outlet to the East and Europe, with construction from Van Buren to Fort Gibson underway. Cincinnati braces after a severe thunderstorm floods neighborhoods and damages infrastructure, including 400 telephones, bridges, and factories, with losses estimated at 15 to 20 thousand dollars in Ohio and nearby areas.

ChicaGco Jay St. Louis Chicago Mississippi River New Orleans Conld Little Rock Mississippi & Texas Fort Smith Missouri Pacific Europe Fort Gibson Missouri, Kansas& Texas van Buren Arkansas City Cincinnati Second Presbyterian Church Newport Oberlin Professor Mill Main Pleasant Street Zanesville Ohio Black Diamond Manufacturing Company

Announcements of Sheriff Candidates Amid Democratic Convention

The notice lists prices for announcements and names several candidates for Sheriff including Anpun J. Ren of Miles township WhittaM Tsuren of Renner township Jons QO. Mires of Huston township and J. J. Hor of Marion township all stating they run subject to the Democratic County Convention TREASURER.

Anpuwn J. Ren Miles Township Sherif Whittam Tsuren Renner Township Jons QO. Mires Huston Township J. J. Hor Marion Township Jacon E1sxntern Millheim Borough Josuva Ty Porton Potter Townshill Joseph Swirn Gregg Township Gronoe W. Staxenen Potter Township W.J. Canin Register Joan A. Rupr College Township Dr. Zenny W. Gace Morrison Worth Township Jscon

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