Democratic Victory in New York and Brooklyn Election Returns
The Democratic candidate for District Attorney won New York by 25000 votes and Brooklyn elected a Democratic mayor by about 5000 plurality. The results boost President Cleveland's standing in New York and suggest a Democratic path to 1888. The outcome dampens Col Fred Grant’s presidential bid and highlights Mrs Fred Grant’s pivotal campaign role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fellows
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Empire State
Fred Grant
Maryland Democrat Jackson Wins Governor Race by Margin
Maryland voters elect Jackson as governor with at least a 10 000 vote majority, signaling a solid party win in a key state contest.
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Maryland
Jackson
Democrats retain Virginia Legislature and elect sheriff
In Virginia the Democrats retain control of the Senate and House, defeating Republican bosses. The party elects a Democratic sheriff while Decker is re elected for comptroller.
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Virginia
Vna Adelpata
Decker
Foraker Re-Elected Ohio Governor by About Forty Thousand
Pennsylvania swings Republican with Hart and Williams winning by roughly twenty five thousand. Centre County shifts from Democrat to Republican filling county offices. Cook wins sheriff by five hundred. Goss becomes county treasurer. J F Harter secures the recordership. Henderson takes A J Griest’s commissioner post. Rupp named Register. Fiedler elected commissioner, all as the party faces internal divisions and prees toward the results.
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Centre County
Cook
Goss
J. F. Harter
Henderson
A. J. Griest
John A. Rupp
Register
M.S Fiedler
Democratic Party
G House
Governor Halves Dismissed Driuggist Sentence
In Kansas the East Centre Governor Martin commuted a young druggist’s 17 year prison term and $20000 fine for selling liquor to six months and a $600 fine. The piece argues against mercy for Chicago anarchists and calls for their execution as deserved.
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Martin
Kansas
Chicago
Illinois
Cubcano
God
Springfield
Captain Black
Attorney Zeisler
Nina van Zandt
Spies
Fielden
Schwab
Parsons
Fischer
Engel
Folz
Ogelaby
Barsons
Cabinet Posts Prove Heavy For Two Secretaries
The article notes that serving in the Presidential cabinet is a high honor yet demanding and poorly paid relative to the duties. It cites Secretary of the Treasury Man ning and Secretary of the Navy Whitney as having to rest and retire briefly due to health and recreation needs.
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Cleveland
Manning
the Treasury
Whitney
Navy
Clemency Fear For Police After Haymarket Bomb Verdict
The Philadelphia Sunday Times notes Chicago police worry that anarchists may escape harsh punishment via executive clemency after the Haymarket bombing killed seven officers and wounded many. It argues clemency would undermine police courage and hinder court efforts to protect society.
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Chicago
Haymarket Square
Philadelphia
Washington Letter from 1887 on Congress and politics
Washington correspondent reports on Fiftieth Congress views from R P Bland of Missouri known as Silver Bland. He forecasts a tariff compromise, repeal of tobacco tax, and broad free list expansion. The piece covers Congress timing, States' rights, a cholera scare, a new counting machine, and possible cabinet changes including Lamar, Vilas, Dickinson, and Gen John C Black.
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Washinetos
D. C
R. P. Bland
Missouri
Silver Bland
Bland
Congress
United States Supreme Court
Chicago
Calhoun
Waite
Treasury
Lamar
Supreme Bench
Vilas
Wisconsin Statesman
Don. M. Dickinson
Michigan
John C. Black
Citizens plan New York centennial celebration for 1889
A call signed by over 190 prominent New York citizens invites a meeting at the Fifth Avenue Hotel on Thursday the 10th to chart a national centennial celebration of George Washington’s inauguration as the first President. The plan aims to make the event grand and nationwide.
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New York
Fifth Avenue Hotel
George Washington
United States
F. E. Miller
St. Francis Hospital
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Seston
Kaskine CO
Warren St
U S Detective McSweeny Tracks Counterfeit Ring
United States Detective McSweeny returned from northeastern Pennsylvania where he and Secret Service officers secured evidence against Louis Berger Thomas Wombold Ike Trumbull and other counterfeiters. They have been arrested and confined in Scranton jail awaiting the next U S court term. The counterfeit currency is described as very fine and widely circulated.
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Pittspurg
United States
McSweeny
Pennsylvania
Secret Service
Louis Berger
Thomas Wombold
Ike Trumbull
Maryland
Scranton
Strikers Seen Winning as Carter & Co Plan Higher Wages
In Lehigh region the Knights of Labor express confidence the strike will prevail. Carter & Co. may restart Beaver Meadow and Coleraine mines Monday with wage gains for workers. Carter & Co. previously opposed the strikers. Also in Washington E M Watson named to aid DOJ and U S Attorney Burnet in Fidelity Bank robbery prosecutions, traveling to Cincinnati for trials starting with Harper on the 29th.
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Wilkesnarre
Knights of Labor
Lehigh
Carter & Co
Beaver Meadow
Coleraine
Washington
E. M. Watson
United States
Department of Justice
Burnet
Fidelity
Cincinnati
Trarper
November Weather Predictions and storms foretold
The article predicts a volatile November with planetary storm dates around early to mid and late month, extreme temperatures, and heavy rain or snow in different regions. Neptune opposition on the 20th is linked to a major storm, with unusual sunspot activity expected in the period's latter half.
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Mansell
Neptune
Europe
Bed bug colony found in cork leg from wartime injury
Dr Daclead of Waynesburg uncovered a large bed bug colony in a cork leg worn since the war. About 500 bugs nested in the knee joint and a hole, frightening his wife who fainted. The leg was sent to a New York firm for cleaning which notes cork legs attract bed bugs.
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Daclead
Waynesburg
Llauses
New York
Public Sale of Centre County Real Estate in 1887 Sheriff Auction
Centre County will hold a public sale of multiple tracts and lots by Sheriff W. Miles Walker on November 26, 1887 at 1 PM in Bellefonte Court House. Properties include 220 acres in Potter Township with barns and a dwelling, an 18 acre Potter Township tract, 10 acre Gregg Township parcel, various Beltfonte and Boggs Township lots, and additional holdings in Patton and Burnside Townships, plus a Bellefonte borough lot and a Moshannon area property. Seizures arise from executions in cases of David Sellers, Hiram Young, Samuel Leitzell, Mary F Blanchard, Rebecca Ages, Lewis Miller, and others. Sale to convey all rights and title of the respective defendants upon full payment.
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Jherifios
Court of Common Pleas
Centre County
Court House
Bellefonte
Potter Township
Wm. A. Boal
Alfred
Hosterman
Burkholder
Potter
Jacob Kunkle
Alexander Kerr
Vost
J. Mitterhing
John Shel
Gregg Township
R. H. Duncan
Philip Leitzell
John Harter
R. H Duncan
Kereon
Samuel Leitzell
Cartin Twp
Centre Co
N. J. Mitchell
Burdine
James Butler
John McCloskey
Robt. Mann
John Mann
Anthony Gaitens
Bb. M. Daley
Nelson Gunsallus
John J. Orvis
Hiram Young
Mitchell Young
Harvey Young
Patton Township
Isaac Gray
Henry Brockerhoff
Agnew Sellers
Davis Sellers
Patton
Centre
Anda
Moses Thompson
Pas
HY Stitter
High Street
George Livingstone
Pike Alley
Ilin
McAllister
Jacob Lilley
Magelas
Boggs Township
Milesburg
Curfins Works
Kala Eagle Creek
Margaret Gregg
Bald Eagle Creek
Marsh Creek
James A. Beaver
Mary A
Elas Zimmerman
J. M. Wagner
Jon. Bullock
John F. Potter
Burnside
White Oak
Joseph Forest
Gelondant
Moshannon Town
Snow Shoe
Walnut and
Chestnut Streets
Chestnut Street
Walnut Street
Mage Street
Danje Bechdal
Hurxtavall
Nancy A. McQuistian
Bald Eagle Valley Railroad
High
Railroad Street
Mary F. Blanchard
Edmund Blanchard
Harris Twp
William McFarland
Henderson Survey
Nancy Fox
Ee Campbell
Wil Baa Ae Pari
Tykian
Rebecca
Qualley
Easieville
David Ones
Dane Hewearty
David S. Smith
Lewis Miller
Lang
P. BR. Crider and Son
Wm. Smoyer
John Curtin
Wm. Marks
Ponte
Frank Wallace
Thenea Iy
P. B Neta
W. Miles Walker
Ernate Court
Orphans' Court of Centre Co
Henry Vanada
Haines Township
Woodward
Danl. Yonada
Ettinger
Adam Weaver
J. C. Motz
Philip 8
Bressler
Minn
Dwenting House
Bank Bann
Choice Trust
Sam and
Benj
Orndorf
Henry Snyder
John Garey
Thos, Hosterman
Dan, Miller
Mary Vanada
Vorana
T. E. Voraba
Rphans
Orphans’ Court of
Samuel Stupp
Haines Lees Centre Co
Michael
Ephraim Kupp
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Derstine
Noll
Cooke
R Flezal
Bair
Gepphart
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Nesicreseerees
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Clemson
Etesee Bie
Eise
Eeeeeeras Srenseees
Gray
Fidelity Bank
O’brien
London
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Mr. Mandeville
Ivison, Blakeman & Co
Broadway
Orphans’ Court
Schwartz
Daniel E. Schroeder
Bagenman
John F. Smith
Schroeder
Law Library
Mr. Smith
Mr. Schroeder
Judge Schwartz
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Alleghenies
Scott’s Knob
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Cresson Springs
Dry Gap
Charles
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Arnol
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Buckhorn
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Matson
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Engle
Fisher
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Lingg
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Miles Township
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Kaskine
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Ely
Cls
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Greenwich St
Mark ‘'Watx
Ricnaka Proctox
W. W. Astor
Judam PB
Hensamiy
Miron
Calumbia Law
Yale
University of Penn
Puila
Wellesley College
Chautauquas Diversity &c
P. Ospeatis
Loisette
Fifth Ave
N.Y
Liebig Company
Baron Liebig
Scott
Score
As ‘Lehmann
Ar Rey Veg
Harne’ss & Collars
Bej
Millheim, PA
Farness
Nandy
Dinary
J. H. Woomer
Ats - and - Bonnets
Anna M. Weaver
Miltheim, Pa
Rhebersburg
Mrs. Louis
Harter
Germantown
Saxony
Glass & Queernsware
D. S. Kauffman
Madisonburg, Pa
General Merchandise
B. Stover
Epps
Oes
Civil Service Gazette
Ames Epps & CO
Homœopathic Chemists
England
Address
Artistic Needlework Co
8Th St
New York City
J. W. Dorman
East German Street
Setters
A. J. Campbell
Agt
Coburn, PA
Merly
Whitmer & Lincoln
Will
Winchester
Conan
Will Street
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