Democratic State Ticket Names for Governor and Officials
Democracy presents CHAUNCEY F. BLACK of York for Governor R BRUCE RICKETTS of Luzerne for Lieutenant Governor WILLIAM J BRENNEN of Allegheny for Auditor General J SIMPSON AFRICA of Huntingdon for Secretary of Internal Affairs MAXWELL STEVENSON of Philadelphia for Congressman at Large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey F. Black
York
R. Bruce Ricketts
Luzerne
William J. Brennen
Allegheny
J.simpson Africa
Huntingdon
Maxwell Stevenson
Philadel
Patriot
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Joseph M. Gazzam
M. E. Olmsted
Clearfield Bituminous Coal Company
Clearfield
Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corporation
William D. Kelley
Elmira
N. Y
C. J. Langdon
Vanderbilt
New York Central Railroad Company
S. KR. Peale
Lock Haven
Louis P. Miller
Corning
M. H. Arnol
John C. Groves
S. R. Peale
John G. Redding
Philadelphia
H. Meir. Twoubty
New York City
Harrisburg
Beech Creek Railroand Company
Beech Creek
Peale
Gazzam
James H. McDevitt Named Democratic Congressional Candidate
The Democrats of the Fourteenth District select James H. McDevitt of Sunbury as their congressional candidate. Republicans are accused of spreading repeated campaign lies to damage Rhone and Woodward, the Democratic rivals for the Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. McDevitt
Sunbury
Fourteenth
Tas
Messrs. Rhone
Woodward
Black rallies crowds in Pittsburg. Irish voters pledge support
Governor Black drew about 5000 listeners at his Pittsburg appearance greeting with loud applause. He spoke plainly and convincingly, arousing Democratic workers, as five Irish Blaineites delivered a firm pledge to back the Democratic standard bearer in the upcoming contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wauerever
Black
Pittsburg
Mr. Black
Blaineites
Republican State Committee Appeals for Funds 1886
A circular from Tuomas VY. Cooper, chairman, at Continental Hotel Philadelphia asks Republicans to donate funds to support the party’s campaign. It warns the Democracy controls federal and state aid and urges prompt contributions by check or postal order to Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuomas VY. Cooper
Hall Knox Hall praised by Elk county voters in 1886 race
A Bellefonte letter defends J. E. P. Hall of Elk county as the democratic choice for Congress, praising his nomination, popularity, and labor support while urging Centre County voters to back the ticket. Separately L. A. Schaeffer of Centre County denies Republican corruption charges and asserts his honesty and fitness for Prothonotary, seeking voters’ support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. P. Hall
Elk County
Hall
James Polk Knox Hall
Congress
Bellefonte
Centre County
Keystone Gazette
Centre Hall
L. A. Schaeffer
Democratic Meetings Schedule by Several Townships
A list of Democratic meetings to be addressed by stump speakers in multiple townships and villages. Locations include Pine Hall Ferguson twp Ripka's School House Gregg twp Decker's School House Gatesburg Tusseyville Murray's School House Roopsburg Hosterman's School House Coburn Brumgard's School House Mann's School House Penn Hall Madisonburg Linden Hall Farmer's Mills Scotia Rock Forge Zion Hublersburg Jacksonville Wallace Run with dates from October 14 to 23.
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Pine Hall
Ferguson
Ripka’s
Gregg
Decker’s
Gatesburg
Tusseyville
Potter
Hosterman
Haines
Coburn
Penn
Brumgard
Miles
Mann’s
Curtin
Penn Hall
Madisonburg
Linden Hall
Morris
Farmer’s Mills
Scotia
Patton
Rock Forge
Benner
Zion
Walker
Hublersburg
Jacksonville
Marion
Wallace Run
Boggs
Readable Bellefonte Note Explains Misrepresentation
A Bellefonte Watchman letter warns readers that a misrepresentation appears in circulation. The author urges public attention to the issue and promises clarification through republication. The item underscores concern over misinformation in local affairs.
Tax Law Criticized as Unconstitutional Patrons' Tax Bill
An 1886 notice from the Master of CentRE StALL PA rebuts claims about the Patrons' Tax Bill. It asserts the current tax measure originated four years earlier, passed after amendments, and remains unconstitutional and discriminatory. The piece praises universal listing of all property for fair burden and condemns selective assessment.
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Centtre Stall
State Grange
Simon Small
Miles Township
U.S. Shafer
Madisonburg
Joseph Gramley
Robersburg
Taumspay
CoToner Mth
Isi
Miles Two
Centre Co. Pa
Daniel and
Jefferson Royer
Dame Royer
Jacob Shultz
Adam Bair
Coburn
J. A. Gramsey
Rebersburg
Jd. J. Gramey
Hubiersburg
Above
Eisenhuth
Jonathan Alman
J. A. Gramley
Revenue inequities spark calls for statewide tax revision
APennsylvania commentary argues local property assessments burden farmers and real estate owners while corporations pay minimal state taxes. It compares state and local costs, critiques the Patrons’ bill, and urges a comprehensive revenue overhaul to prevent capital flight and justice gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revenue Commissioners
Commonwealth
Departments of State
Far West
Leonard Anone
Punxsutawney Fire Devastates Town Center
A major blaze in Punxsutawney Pennsylvania yesterday morning destroyed about one third of the business district. Origin uncertain, the fire began in the St Elmo clothing store around 2:00 a.m. and rapidly consumed 35 buildings, with estimated losses near 160000 and insured for 75000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punxsutawney
St. Elmo
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Millheim Journat
R. A. Bumiller
Democratic
J. K. P. Hall
W. W. Betts
Joan A. WoodwaRd
Zoon and
Anony
L. A. Shafffr
J. Calvin Meyer
Mr. Shaeffer
Murray’s School House
Roopsburg
Bellefonte Watchman
Justice Bradley
United States Circuit Court
George M. Dallas
James Pollock Masters
McDonald’s
Johnston, Holloway & CO
J. Eisenhoth
Millheim
Millersburg
Northern Central Railway
Powell’s Creek
County Road
Messrs
Westfall and
Hoffman
Capt. Coleman
Sehr. Weymouth
Atlantic City
Dr. King
Coleman
J. Eisenhuth
Indianapolis
Woodworth
Anderson
Ind
Elizabeth Farron
Dr. Kessler
Old Clearfield Syndicate
McDonald's
Milheim, Pa
Paley
Castoria
Miss
Casioria
Pius
Dates and Prunelles
Cleal Candy Toys
California
Sechler & CO
Grocers
Bush House Block
Pellefonte, PA
Catarreh
Uly
USA
Druggista
Ely
Teeta
Emox
Ian
Indesimnciaire
Barty
Parker
Ray
A Sara
Ne Ag
Hiscox & Co
N. Ye
T.s.page
West Dist St
New
Virginia
James River
Claremont Colony
J .F. Mancha
Claremont
Tle
Teow
D.S. Kauffman & CO
Millheim, Pa
N. W. Eby
Distiller OF
Penna
Sherman
Chas. T. Allen
Coldwater, Mich
Hi. A. Arcuer
M.D
Oxford St
Brooklyn
N.Y
Tag Centaur Couraxy
Fulton Street, N. Y
ParKker
Isueou
Geneva
Isaac
W.& T. Smith
Gladstone
Parnell
America
Europe
British Empire
Hubbard Bros
Joan H. McAlury
Lowell
Mass
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