Local Citizens Vote Names in Board Ballot Listing
A fragment lists individuals including JMMigan Walker L Harvey and V Dougherty among a roster of names with positions such as Chairman and Foreman. The text appears as a noisy OCR sample from a civic notice or meeting roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jmmigan Walker
L. Harvey
Nson V. Dougherty
Nn Williams
David Brickley
Henry Krebs
Frank Bowersox
Hiram Grove
C. Rossman
John Ishier
Een
M. Clarr
Vweedohn B. Howe
Wees
Andrew J. Lucas
James Redding
Wean Woods
Wm Calderwook
John H. Beck
J. Woodring
Iain McGarvey
A. McClatin
County protests pardon of wife-murderer McMeen
Jusrata County residents express strong disapproval after the pardon board reduces the death sentence of William J. McMeen to life imprisonment. They warn pardons encourage crime and ignite public outrage.
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Jusrata
Wm. J. McMeen
Jamos Smarr in Critical Condition Amid Trial Impacts
New York alderman Jamos Smarr, jailed awaiting trial, is in a dying state described as a physical wreck. His doctor warns that any excitement could be fatal. Sharp’s chances for an immediate higher court review may delay further legal action.
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Jamos Smarr
New York
Sharp
Democratic County Committee to Meet in Bellefonte
The Tur Democratic County Committee will hold a meeting in the arbitration room at the Court House in Bellefonte on Saturday July 9 at 11 a m for apportioning delegates to election districts and arranging the delegate election. Chairman McClain urges all members to attend. The piece also notes a Wall Street rumor that Jay Gould is dead causing a stock drop, later denied by Gould.
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Tur
Democratic County Committee
Bellefonte
Sharp
McClain
Bears
Wall Street
New York
Jay
Manhattan
Gould
Evizabeethh
N. J
East Broad Street
Atlantic Rubber Company
W. S. Sinclair
Repeord
Joseph Snowden
Beaver
Woodberry Township
Joseph
Snowden
Jassler
Bloomington
Ills
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Hall
Mall
Josepiline Chrisman
East North Street
Representative Blount Urges New Executive Mansion
Representative Blount of Georgia favors building a new executive mansion in Washington after a White House visit. He previously opposed White House improvements, and his shift may influence Congress when the issue returns.
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Representative Blount
Georgia
Washington
White House
Congress
Blount
I C C Rules Rates For Short Hauls, Long Over Long Run
The Interstate Commerce Commission issues a detailed ruling on the fourth section of the Interstate Commerce Law. It declines to repeal or universally interpret the clause while allowing railroads to set their own long and short haul rates at risk. The commission notes exceptions where higher short haul charges may be justified to meet competition, warning of potential future complaints from aggrieved parties.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Governor Beaver Likely to Name Williams to Supreme Court Vacancy
Governor Beaver faces strong pressure to delay appointing a judge to succeed Chief Justice Mercur. The move to withhold the appointment is under active consideration as the Republican party weighs its strategy.
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Beaver
Williams
Mercur
Repub
Governor to appoint Judge Williams amid nomination debate
The Governor plans to commission Judge Williams within ten days or two weeks unless he changes his mind. Senator-elect Quay supports Williams, sharing the belief that he should be appointed to seize the issue.
Pennsylvania Extends Minimum School Term to Six Months
A new Pennsylvania law, effective this month, requires a six month minimum school term. After the year ends June 1 1887, school directors must operate districts for at least six months annually unless tax limits suffice to extend. Enacted by the General Assembly and approved May 1 1887.
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Skermon
Senate
House of Representatives
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
General Assembly
Secretary Fairchild Faces Treasury Roles and Market Risks
A Philadelphia Sun Times report portrays Secretary Fairchild as acutely aware of his duties over government finances and the stability of trade. It notes dangers from speculation, recent squeezes in wheat and coffee, and stock market manipulation, with measures like surplus restraint and potential bond buying to guard against contraction until Congress reconvenes in autumn and winter.
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Philadelphia Sunday Times
Fairchild
Treasury
Senator Cooper advocates extra session for revenue bill
Senator Cooper visited the city on Saturday urging the governor and state leaders to call an extra session to consider revenue legislation. He believes a November call is likely and notes Republicans fear campaigning handicaps without a special session to fix the stranded revenue bill. He is mentioned as a potential commission chair, with an early report anticipated.
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Cooper
Harrisburg Patriot
Boston capitalists buy Scranton site for steel plant
Five acres in Scranton are bought by Boston capitalists for a merchant steel and steel tool factory. Work to begin at once, with about 400 workers planned.
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Boston
Scranton
Terrible explosion at Mountain View powder mill near Paterson
The Mountain View powder mill near Paterson New Jersey blew up in the morning. Three men working there were killed instantly and parts of bodies were found. the blast was heard for miles around.
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Paterson
N. J
Mountain View
Wilkesbarre
Nan’ ‘Coke
Susequehanna Coal Company
State Agricultural Society Charges Governor Beaver
At a special meeting, President Wilhelm leveled serious charges against Governor Beaver. He claimed the governor promised support for a relief bill and urged senators to vote for it, then vetoed it early without hearing society officers or representatives.
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State Agricultural Society
Wilhelm
Beaver
Washington Letter 1887 Jubilee and Washington News
Queen Victoria’s Jubilee celebrated in Washington with a dinner for dignitaries and a new Victoria Memorial Room at Garfield Hospital. Mrs. Cleveland signals plans for a Western trip, printers protest a District printing contract awarded to a Philadelphia firm, and pension fraud cases plus police discipline are noted amid political dynamics and market nerves.
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Washington
Queen Victoria
Republic
Cleveland
West
Garfield Hospital
Society of St. George
Mrs. Cleveland
Philadelphia
Pension Bureau
Sam
Capitol
Meeremenranes
New York
Cincinnati
Chicago
Packing and Provision Establishment Destroyed by Fire
A Chicago packing and provision company tank room fire exploded tanks and ignited multiple blazes across adjoining buildings. Fourteen and a half hours later the massive facility was nearly ruined with embers still smouldering. No wind at start noted as a possible factor and the origin remains unknown.
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Cuicano
Chicago Packing and Provision Company
Loos
Local Price List and Candidate Announcements for Sheriff Treasurer
The notice lists official announcement fees and names several candidates for sheriff treasurer and register, including J. Adam Haset of Spring Township Andrew J. Ocker Miles Township William IsaLen Benner Township Joan Q. Mixes Huston Township J.J. Hoy Marion Township James Rixport Harris Peripheral Jacob Eisenhuth Millhelm Borough Joshua T. Porter Potter Township Joseph Suttin Gregg Township Grovar W. Stauden Potter Township and A. B. Hern Philipsburg, all pending Democratic County Convention decisions.
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J. Adam Haset
Spring Township
Andrew J. Ocker
Miles Township
William IsaLen
Benner Township
Joan Q. Mixes
Huston Township
J.J. Hoy
Marion Township
James Rix- Port
Harris
Jacon Eisen- Huth
Millhelm Borough
Josnua T. Porter
Potter Township
Josefus SuttTn
Gregg Township
Grovar W. Staxden
Register
A. B. Hern
Philipsburg
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The
Milheim Journal
R. A. Bumiller
Y. Stitzer
Annedward Brown, Jr
Schon Held. Co. Withertte
Renee
N. Corman
J. C. Eckley
H. Kreamer
Fas Foreman
Raver
Millheimeset Hall
Unionville
Boro
Iowa
Des Moineys
Huntingdon
Union Township
Milon Brennemar
George W. Price
Philadelphia Zoological Garden
Napierville
Ill
Dupage
Fidelity National Bank
Springfield
Whitley, Fassler & Kelley
Champion Machine Company
Fidelity Bank
Wisconsin
Millwaukee
Marshfield
Atlantic Oil Refinery
Atlantic
Point Breeze
Mary Wakefield
Curiaco
Champlain
Hanson
Charlevoix
Kehoe
Nanticoke
Chauncey F. Black
Pennsylvania
Keystone State
Blaine
Cameron
Michigan
Hillsdale
Mich
Silas Snort
McDonald's
Johnston, Holloway & CO
J. Eisenhuth
Millheim
Geo. Jackson
James
Eagle
McGlynn
York and
Beach Streets
Luke Feeny
Jackson
Feeny
Robert Taylor
John
Speer
Board of Wealth
Bethlenaem
Bethlehem
J. M. Levering
Count Zinzendorf
Sherify
G. W. Rum- Berger
W J. Carlin
John A. Rupr
College Township
A. Stern
Nenkg
Recorder
D. L. Zerny
Mulheim Borough
W. Galer Morrison
Worth Township
A. J. Griest
Jacos Emen- 1Ck
Penn Township
Kansas City, Mo
Kk Bernard
Simmons Liver Regulator
Dids
Hiram Wauwan
Gal
Simmons
M. Bowharton
Cor. Lee
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
J.h.zeilin & CO
Sole Proprietors
Spher
Oporto
S P. J. Brandy
Alfred Speer
Passaic N. J
DRU Ae
WIMES
Platt’s
UGSCT
Parken
Gista
West 31St St
Winchester
Gists
Winchester &C
Liam Street
Easonable News
Goeral
MTS
Fashionable
Anna M. Weaver
Averaece
Main ST
Millheim, PA
D.S. Kauffman & CO
St. Elmos
Hidalgos
Dagmars Wakfields
Oakviews
Mountaineers
Lake George
Main Street
Campbell's
Lydia C. Brumgard
UBLIC
Robersburg, Fa
Mollie Frazier
Joan
Gent
D. A. Musser
Rebecca Fraser
John Wolf
America
Clark's Business College
Erie, PA
Williamsport
Commercial College
F.m.alle
Williamsport, Ta
Aaronsbourg
J. G. Meyer
Sadie E. Grove
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