Congress counts and reform moves dominate in 1887 report
The piece notes the new 50th Congress party split with 168 Democrats, 153 Republicans and 4 independents, and lists appointments by Governor Hirn of New York to female inspectors. It covers arbitration proposals to President Cleveland, a board appointment replacing Dr. J K Lee, and Sparks-Lamar land policy dispute. It also characterizes Herr Most’s Chicago tragedy response and views him as opportunistic and unreliable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Govenor Hirn
New York
Braver
Joshua L. Bailey
Robert E. Pattison
David Scull
Thomas H. Bauer
John Wanamaker
Cleveland
Congress
George S. McLeod
Board of Public Charities
J K. Lee
Sparks
Lamar
Herr Most
Chicago
Most
Unlawful Assemblies and Treason Against Law
A Patriot editorial argues that foreign radicals in the United States threaten public order and should be treated as traitors under law. It cites England’s history with riots and treason, linking Lord George Gordon's 1781 riots to modern anarchists and socialists and urging swift punishment for those who seek to undermine enforcement of laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
United States
George Gordon
London
King's Bench
Herr Most
Democrats hold large majority in Virginia General Assembly
Full returns from the recent election show the Senate with 26 Democrats and 14 Republicans, the House of Delegates with 61 Democrats and 38 Republicans plus one Independent, giving Democrats a 34 vote majority on joint ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
General Assembly
Senate
House of Delegates
Thanksgiving Week Proclaims Gratitude for Union and Prosperity
The Philadelphia Sunday Times urges nationwide thanks during Thanksgiving Week. It praises the Union, peace with nations, economic growth, and abundant harvests, while urging charity to help the sorrowing and temper abundance with generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oly
Union
Phila
Sunday Times
Doorkeeper contest and Senate fights color 1887 Washington life
Washington Letter from Nov 22 1887 surveys House Doorkeeper contests and potential shifts in Democratic caucus strategy. It notes Senate battles over a senatorial seat in West Virginia and Indiana Turple, plus brief on British Fisheries Commission visits and Chamberlain interviews. It also mentions reform reductions in Post Office deficits and hopes of a self supporting department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Democratic Congressional Caucus
New York
Pennsylvania Avenue
White House
Capitol
House
Senate
West Virginia
United States
Turple
Indiana
Harrison
British Fisheries Commission
Chamberlain
Post Office
Only Daughter Cured of Consumption Receives Free Receipt
When death loomed from consumption doctors failed. Dr H James devised a preparation from Indian sao that cured his only child. He offers this receipt free on sending two 2 cent stamps for expenses. Hemp also cures night sweats nausea and fresh cold in 24 hours. Address Craddock & Co 1032 Race St Philadelphia Pa naming this paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. James
Craddock & Co
Race St
Philadelphia
Granley Mo Fire Destroys One Hundred Homes
A Missouri town of Granley was burned yesterday destroying about one hundred houses. Scores of families are homeless as freezing temperatures heighten suffering. Loss estimated at 200000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Granley
Catnp
Mound City
Major McCracken
Senator Hogan
Patriot Printing Office
Hazleton
Coxe Bros. & Co
Drifton
Benton Snaffer
Buck Mountain Coal Company
New Buck Mountain
Schuylkill County
Long list of Centre County property auctions and tracts
A serialized notice details multiple parcels in Centre County Pennsylvania for auction. Properties include Potter township 220 acres with barn and dwelling, a separate 18 acre tract, Gregg township 10 acres, Curtin township 250 acres with outbuildings, Patton township 112 acres with a dwelling, and additional tracts in Patton and Bellefonte plus borough lots and various parcels in Boggs and Harris townships. Seizure and sale to satisfy judgments list owners such as John Rishel Samuel Lettgell Hiram Young Davis Sellers John F Potter Mary Blanchard and others with precise metes and bounds and nearby landmarks.
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Potter Township
Centre County
Stone
Wm. A. Boal
Alfred P. Hosterman
Burkholder
Alexander Kerr
Simon Ruble
Potter
Jacob Kunkle
J. Mitterling
John Rishel
Gregg Township
R. H. Duncan
Philip Leitzell
John Harter
R. Duncan
Samuel Lettgell
Curtin
Centre Co
Robt. Mann
John Mann
Nelson Gunsallus
John H. Orvis
Hiram Young
Mitchell Young
Harvey Young
Patton Township
Isaac Gray
Henry Brockerhoff
Agnew Sellers
Davis Sellers
Patton
Centre
Agnew
Moses Mpson
Bellefonte
H.Y_stitzer
High Street
George Livingstone
Pike Alley
H.Y Stitzer
Decatur Alley
Jacob Lilley
H.N. McAllister
Jacob Eer
Boggs Township
Milesburg
Curtins Works
Bala Eagle Creek
Margaret Gregg
Bald Eagle Creek
Marsh Creek
James A. Beaver
Mary A
Elias Zimmerman
J. M. Wagner
Jon. Bullock
John F. Potter
Burnside
White Oak
Joseph Forest
M.shannon
Snow Shoe
Walnut and
Chestnut Streets
Chestnut Street
Walnut Street
Daniel Bechdel
Hurxthrall
Nancy A. McQuistian
Bald Eagle Valley
Railroad Street
Mary F. Blanchard
Edmund Blanch
Harris Twp
William McFarland
Flenderton
Nancy Fox
Oliver Campbell
Rebecca
Eagleville
Centre Oun
David Kunes
Jane Heverly
David
Smith
Lewis Miller
Boggs Twp
Poginole
B. Crider
J. A. Crider
W. Miles Walker
Omee
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TuuRsday
R. A. Bumiller
Washington
Washington, D. C
Missouri
Berlin
Germany
Pitrspura
C. C. Bowman
Corry
Tioga County
Erie County
Whitney
Navy Department
Cabinet
Cuicano
Harrisburg
Catherine Paxton
Joseph Paxton
Catawissa
Lloyd Paxton
Rupert
Columbia County
Berks
Reading
Berks County
Schuylkill River
David W. Mogle
Centreport
Williamsport
Forksville
Brain
Lott
George Stephens
Marion
Ind
Henry Lockwood
Here
Scranton
Hyde Park
Worcester
Mass
Bessemer Steel
Cincinnati
Mayaville
Manchester
Washington Court House
W. A. Scholten
Rottendam
Dover
Scholten
Ebro
Danver
Rosa Mary
Ramsgate
Hazelton
Beaver
Knights of Labor
Lucy Hooper
Heronsmere
Georgia Grant
Peterson
Peterson’s
Peterson’s Magazine
Beso
Simmons
James M. Rollins
M. E.church
So. Fairfield
Simmons Liver Regulator
Simmons Liver
Ovid G. Sparks
Macon
J. H. Zeilin & Co
Heriff
Court of Common Pleas
Court House
Borough of
Mollie Frasher
Miles Township
Samuel Ghamley
Rphans
Orphans’ Court of
Samuel Kupp
Haines
SaiunDar
Haines Towmnetie
Michael Korman
Daniel Reed
Jacob Winkenblech
Bank Bann
AIM Rupp
Madisonburg, Pa
General Merchandise
L. B. Stover
Millheim PA
Dinary
J. H. Woomer
A. J. Campbell
Agt
Coburn, PA
Grain House
Whitmer & Lincoln
Domestic Mfg CO
Nsw
Anna M. Weaver
Miltheim, Pa
Rebersburg
Louisa Harter
Germantown
Saxony
Glass & Queenswarbh
D. S. Kauffman
Ely
Allays
Mall
ELY Brothers
Greenwich St
Liebig Company
Baron Liebig
Ba Liebig
F. Hiscox
Broadway
Mth
Winchester
Winchester & C O
William Street
F. A. Lehmann
Washington, D
Artistic Needlework Co
8Th St
New York City
Parker
Hindercorns
Soxey
Dr. Scott
B’way
N. Y
ADY & Gentlemen
Woman Publishing CO
Nassau Street
Uhee
Jerman
East German Street
Baltisnows
Morena U. & A
Guni
Mark ‘Swain
Richard Prodox
W. W. AsTo
Japan
P. Benjamix
Minon
Yale
University of Penn. Phila
Wellesley College
Chautauqua University
Prospectus
Loisette
Fifth Ave
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