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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1887
Page
2
Community notice from the Miliheim Journal dated March 1887 announces a Democratic County Committee gathering. Details visible are incomplete but indicate a local party meeting organized by publisher R. A. Bumiller.
The Senate approved amendments to acts on coal iron and lumber interests and drunkenness of election officers, and increased clerical staff in the state treasurer’s office. Governor nominates public notaries and a Dauphin County sheriff replacement. House banking bill failed on final pass. later debated and postponed. Other measures passed include assistant clerks for orphans courts, child adoption inheritance provisions, and a uniform standard of time.
The article recalls Curtin's final day in office on March 4 as Congress adjourned and highlights his broad liberal views. It notes a wartime memento exchange with General Oates, a Union veteran who lost an arm at Gettysburg, symbolizing reconciliation and goodwill between former foes.
Grorce Jones, NYT proprietor, says his paper will not back Blaine for president. He recalls opposing Blaine in 1834 and vows to oppose him again if nominated. He suggests Judge Walter Q. Gresham as a presidential candidate and notes Cleveland would be the Democrats’ best man.
The Franklin Citizen-Press reports Representative Scott plans to resign when Congress reconvenes arguing duties and business prevent service. A Republican paper suspects disaffection with the administration over not naming him to the Navy post and Whitney’s transfer to Treasury to free the seat.
The Philadelphia Times argues Pennsylvania must replace its patchwork capitol in Harrisburg with a grand new building. It dismisses moving the Capitol to Philadelphia and calls for prompt passage of the bill, praising Harrisburg’s central, industrial growth and state pride. In New York, March 15, Wall Street rumors say Jay Gould may gain quarter stake in the syndicate controlling Baltimore and Ohio. Sage named, with Western Union said to take the B&O telegraph line and Adams Express handling the express business. Pennsylvanian rails also involved.
A Washington letter from March 14, 1887, discusses the prospect of an extra session of the Fiftieth Congress and whether the President would convene lawmakers to address needed legislation. It notes the Dems face personnel weakness with many new members and the Republicans' advantage in leadership and experience.
A large furniture factory in South Williamsport formerly Luppert and Kline, operated by George Luppert, was destroyed by fire early today with about 90000 dollars in losses and 21690 dollars insured. In Philadelphia, A N Hoeckley filed arrest warrants against Frank McLaughlin and A K McClure for criminal libel over a gambling related article. they posted bail for a Monday hearing.
Nine Hungarian laborers on the Joehigh Valley railroad near Highland and Sandy Run were eating when a box of blasting dynamite exploded. One man on the box was killed instantly and others severely injured as parts of the box and dynamite scattered to trees ninety feet away. Injured workers were sent to St. Luke's hospital amidst a grisly scene.
Mary Catherine Anderson, the young girl shot about five weeks ago in Movate Hotty New Jersey, died yesterday at 7 80 o clock. She remained unconscious for the last sixty hours and had no nourishment since Wednesday. The news stirred emotion in Barclays Peak where the alleged murderer paces continually and refuses to be cheered.
Mrs Logans distress follows her husband’s death amid wartime General affairs and illness. A Chicago trip is hoped to ease her nerves and restore steadiness, while a homefront sales pitch offers extensive discounted goods from The Empire News Co. Syracuse targeting cash buyers with promised refunds and free gifts.
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