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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1887
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notes list names Walker Reg, W. W. Roger, M. Clarr, B. Howe with unclear context, suggesting a record of individuals or witnesses. No clear event, date, or place is evident from the legible items.
Governor Beaver weighs calling an extra session to redeem the revenue bill, fearing political damage in the state election. Supporters urge action to avoid Republican weakness. Jubilee celebrations for Queen Victoria energize London crowds and U S cities with patriotic displays and cheers.
The New York World balloon launched from St Louis to cross the country to the Atlantic Ocean descended at Centralia Illinois after a three hour flight.Gas loss caused rapid descent despite reaching 16600 feet aloft at 520 pm. Organizers plan another attempt.
Mrs Cleveland and companions stroll near the Adirondacks when she attempts milking a cow. She sits on the wrong side, the cow kicks the pail, and milk spills over her dress. The tale ends with the line no use crying over spilt milk.
Tax funds for the Philadelphia celebration near 6000 dollars, the Times supports the event but seeks more funds. A council permit is needed to hold fireworks on Girard Avenue Bridge, with a council proposal pending.
A late war veteran named Fairchild, described as a general, lashed at President Cleveland over orders to return Confederate battle flags. He declared curses against the President and hinted at harsh action, naming men and soldiers in a grim ultimatum.
President Grover Cleveland letters the Secretary of War stating that current law does not authorize returning captured flags to the states and that any final disposition should come from Congress. He directs only inventory and preservation steps and cautions against further action.
The act abolishes old pleadings and creates two forms of action assumpsit and trespass. It requires a plaintiff to file a statement of claim fifteen days before return day and allows swift judgments if no defense. Defendants must answer by return day or within fifteen days after notice, or risks immediate judgment. The change eases collection of honest claims but brings oversights and disruption until understood.
Harrisburg June 19 Governor Beaver signals possible fall special session despite objectionable features in the revenue bill. Republican candidates Captain William B. Hart and others press for a session before the election to address party risks and assure ticket success.
In a June 20 1887 Washington Letter the writer notes Rev Sam Small drawing large crowds with his Georgia evangelism and comments on removing Civil War flags. The piece then discusses Speaker Carlisle’s stance for an extra Congressional session amid doubts on financial need.
The text argues against an extra session and notes political risk for Republicans. It highlights President Cleveland at a Washington colored high school commencement and Cardinal Gibbons receiving Catholic crowds. It ends with a teaser about a woman picking grapes for Speer's Wine and mentions wine safety by chemists.
Rev Charles Stowe son of Mrs Harriet Beecher Stowe is described as the probable successor to the late Henry Ward Beecher as Plymouth Church’s permanent pastor. Other items note Major John M Pomeroy’s death in Chambersburg, a bank closure in Cincinnati tied to wheat, and multiple ship and storm losses with casualties.
The Patterson pension case, paying Francis Patterson large sums for blindness, is alleged fraudulent from start. Dr. R N Mills allegedly coordinated the scheme aided by Wilkes Miller, who confessed after being promised money. Mills vanished with funds after Patterson’s bank deposits and checks moved to Syracuse and Elmira.
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