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Newspaper

Millheim Journal

Location

Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1886

Page

2

Temperance Speech by Powperty Sparks Labor Separator

Powperty head of the Knights of Labor denounces liquor traffic in a temperance address. He argues the whiskey man and the industrious worker walk in opposite directions. The Hoeflittheim Journal notes a flood of bills in the 49th Congress with 7200 before the House and a possible rise to 20000.

Powperty Knights of Labor House

Debt Reduction Report Upsets Censuring Press

The Cleveland administration faced harsh criticism for slow debt reduction, mostly from Republicans, but Washington reports show April debt cut by about eleven million dollars. The shift demonstrates democratic economy and modesty with quiet effectiveness.

Arrinst Cleveland Washington

Turco-Grecian War Heads for Thessaly Clash

The Turco-Grecian War is seen as settled with Greek enthusiasm at home as ministers depart. European powers order fleets to blockade Greek ports while Turkish forces rush south. Thessaly may host the opening battles as Greece faces a larger Turkish force, with hints of outside backing for Greece.

Thessaly Greece

Anarchy in Chicago condemned as illegal and dangerous

The piece denounces anarchists in Chicago and western cities as violators of American law while defending orderly strikes. It warns that lawless actions threaten industries and homes and urges offenders to learn a lasting lesson to protect the peace and safety of the continent.

Chicago

Labor Agitations and Ballot Box Remedy in Elections

The Philadelphia Record argues that if labor agitation fails to influence November elections, it will be fruitless. It asserts no legitimate remedy for public grievances exists except through the ballot, likening the ballot to a Gatling gun in comparison to single-shot weapons and urging workers to act independently rather than form bound leagues.

Congress Phila. Record

Wolfe Seen as Prohibition Candidate for Governor

Prohibition leaders in Philadelphia discuss nominating Charles S. Wolfe for governor. Democrats fear a Wolfe bid could aid their candidate. Daniel M. Leeds reports Wolfe is open to a unanimous nomination, with cross‑party appeal likely. Wolfe has left the Republican party and supports the Prohibition line.

Philadelphia Charles S. Wolfe Daniel M. Leeds Wolfe Mr. Wolfe Republican Party Prohibition Party

Petition of Knights of Labor for Chinese immigration ban

Representative Morrow received a monster petition from the Knights of Labor of California. It is over 2,000 feet long and contains the names of over 50,000 persons. The petition urges Congress to forever prohibit the immigration of Chinese to the United States.

Washington Morrow Knights of Labor of California Congress United States

Oil train fire at White Haven injures eleven cars

A carload of oil on the Lehigh Valley Railroad caught fire at White Haven last Friday, burning eleven cars of the same train. Also reported: a New Haven girl died within ten minutes after a slate pencil punctured a blood vessel in her throat. Mormon emissaries are in Switzerland urging emigration to Utah.

Lehigh Valley Railroad White Haven New Haven

Arrivals at Castle Garden and New Storm Reports

Arrivals at Castle Garden New York on May 9 include the Adam from Amsterdam with 182 passengers the Fulda from Bremen with 345 passengers and the City of Richmond from Liverpool with 50 passengers total arrivals 1877. In Huntingdon Pennsylvania a severe storm caused heavy rain hail thunder and lightning damaging rural areas and crops. Milwaukee socialists and anarchists led by Paul Grottkau were arraigned for riot and conspiracy with bail set at 5000 each. In St Louis three members of the Congressional Labor Investigating Committee examined witnesses on Southwestern labor troubles and the Knights of Labor faced questions about recognition and strike costs.

New York Castle Garden Adam Amsterdam Fulda Bremen City of Richmond Liverpool Huntingdon Milwaukee Wis St. Louis Congressional Labor Investigating Committee Messrs. Curtin Burns Stewart Kocliitzky Knights of Labor Hall

Funeral of John DuBois draws four thousand mourners

In DuBois Pennsylvania on May 8 the funeral for millionaire lumber merchant John DuBois drew about four thousand attendees as George A. Jenks led the ceremonies and town business paused. Earlier, DuBois had died on May 5 and his passing prompted widespread notices.

DuBois John DuBois George A. Jenks

Coal Wrecks on the Ohio and Losses in Pittsburg

A runaway Marmet Coal Company tow sank thirty thousand dollars worth of barges on the Monongahela and Ohio rivers near Dam No. 1 and the Point Bridge. The windstorm at Kansas City caused extensive destruction and several deaths, with four buildings wrecked and a demolished courthouse.

Pittsburg Monongahela River Dam No. 1 Point Bridge Monongahela Ohio Marmet Coal Company Cincinnati O'Neill & Co Birmingham Coal Company Brown & Long Sneather & Wilson Fred Wilson Dippold

Lake Front Sermons Halted as Anarchists Target Sunlit Hours

Chicago on May 9 reports the lake front, once a peaceful holiday haven on the South Side, now under scrutiny as anarchists gather to denounce the flag. Police vow to escort any incendiary speakers to the nearest lamp post, ending decades of public sermons amid breezes by the great inland sea.

Chicago Lake Front Aple W. H. Parker Bulfinch Street Boston Mass

Pink Treasurer's Sale of Unseated Lands for Taxes

Charles Smith treasurer of Centre County Pa announces public sale of unseated lands for unpaid taxes. Properties listed include multiple tracts with assessed amounts, to be offered at 1 pm Monday June 8th at the Court House Bellefonte. Proceeds support county tax obligations.

Pinkreasurer Centre Charles Smith Centre Co

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