Davis Successor to Bayard in Senate Power Shift
The U S Senate Republicans moved quickly to replace Bayard as president pro tempore after deeming him unsuitable. Logan nominated Davis of Illinois, and after Pendleton’s protests Davis was declared elected. The move gives Republicans control over the pro tempore position, though wisdom of the choice remains uncertain.
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United States Senate
Bayard
Logan
Davis
Illinois
Pendleton
New York Democratic State Convention Nominates Ticket
The Democratic State Convention of New York nominated a slate for state offices including Secretary of State William Purcell, Comptroller George H. Lapham, Attorney General Roswell A. Parmenter, State Treasurer Roberts Maxwell, State Engineer Thomas Evershed, and Judge of the Court of Appeals W. C. Ruger.
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Democrats of
New York
Wm. Purcell
George H. Lapham
Roswell A. Parmenter
Roberts Maxwell
Thomas Evershed
Court of Appeals
W. C. Ruger
New Daily News Opens in Lewisburg Amid Press Battle
The Daily News debuts in Lewisburg as a Republican backed paper aimed at challenging Charley Wolfe in his home. Editors show a playful tone with editorials resembling a schoolboy’s first composition.
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Lewisburg
Daily News
Charley Wolfe
Nomination Announcement for Pennsylvania State Treasurer
Official notification from the Democratic state convention in Williamsport announcing Dr. Orange Noble’s nomination as State Treasurer. The letter praises Unite party backing, pledges a sacred trust to reform state finances, and vows to end the Treasury Ring influence if elected. Signed by Geo. W. Mill, McGowan, Brennan, Connolly, and RK. E. James.
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Williamsport
Pennsylvania
Geo. W. Mill
Go. McGowan
W. J. Brennan
P. F. Connolly
RK. E. James
Orange Noble Accepts Democratic Nomination for State Treasurer
In a formal letter dated October 10 1881 Orange Noble accepts the Democratic nomination for the Pennsylvania state treasurer. He pledges to run the treasury as a sacred trust, promote economies, oppose monopolies, employ only trustworthy staff, and ensure open records while avoiding patronage and factionalism. He thanks the Williamsport convention committee for the nomination and expresses commitment to the platform’s corporate reforms.
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Erti
Geo. W- Miller
Geo. McGowan
W. J. Brennan
P. F. Connolley
R. B. James
Williamsport
Tam
Pennsylvania
Orange Noble
Wolfe Campaign Gathers Momentum in Pennsylvania Independents
Harrisburg Independent reports Independent movement led by Representative Wolfe grows across Pennsylvania. Reform groups and major journals join a platform opposing machine rule, with large public meetings and broad support in Philadelphia’s One Hundred reform committee. Cal K. remains popular in this shift, while Peterson’s Magazine and promotions fill the page with literary notices and subscription offers.
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Pennsylvania
Wolfe
Union County
Great Reform Committee
Philadelphia
Acknowledged Hancock as Decent Opponent Since Garfield
The New York World lauds Winfield Scott Hancock as the only point of agreement among stalwarts and half-breeds, crediting him with decency, modesty, and dignity from Garfield’s shooting to burial. It argues he would have been president in 1880 were it not for Tammany Hall treason.
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Garfield
Ohio
Winfield Scott Hancock
United States
GEO. P. Rowell &Co
Spruce St
New York
Noble candidate weighs 180 pounds in campaign note
The article notes candidate Noble weighing 180 pounds as part of a light profile. It frames the weight as fitting the noble image and includes brief context about the campaign.
No More Charters Ordered For Mutual Assessment Insurance
Governor Hoyt announces from the executive office in Harrisburg that no new charters will be issued to insurance companies operating under mutual assessment plans. The Insurance Commissioner is directed to withhold letters patent unless court orders permit.
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Hoyt
Starrisbourg
J. M. Forster
Insurance Commissioner
Pennsylvania
Secretary of the Commonwealth
M. Woyr
Bedford County Republican circular urges church vote for judge
The Bedford County Republican Committee chairman issues a circular asking members of the Reformed Church to vote for John Cessna for President Judge. The article questions whether this blends church with politics or religion with politics.
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Republican Committee
Bedford County
The
Reformed Church
John Cessna
Philadelphia and Erie Railroad Summer Time Table 1881
The notice outlines rail connections for trains Nos 1 2 5 7 8 6 4 3 and others as of Sunday June 12 1881. It lists westward and eastward runs including Pacific Express Erie Mail Niagara Express Fast Line and Day Express with stops at Harrisburg Williamsport Lock Haven Renovo Kane Elmira Canandaigua and Philadelphia among others. Sleeping cars operate between Philadelphia and Williamsport with Northumberland connections and other interchange points noted.
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Peterson’s Magazine
Meyer von Bremen
Lacy Hall
Canterbury
Peterson
Charles J. Peterson
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Montandon
Erie Mail
Walliamsport
Lock Haven
Kane
Gerry and Erie
Buffalo
Niagara Patls
Emporium
Elmira
Watkins
Niagara Falls
Canandaigua
Pacific Express
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Washington
New York
Day Express
Niagara Express
Williamsport
Renovo
Tyrone
Altoona
Pittsburg
Fast Line
Herrisburg
Philadephia & Erie Railroad
Lleaves Philadelphia
Wiliamsport
Jenny Shore
Locs Haven
Pacific
Lok Haven
Jerry Shore
Uaisburg
Phiadelphia
Narvisburg
A.m. Erse
ATL
Beare
Willamsport
Scranton
Fast
N.C. BR. W
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Regnae i. P.& W. Re
B.N & Plr. I
Driftwood
Arlor
Patadelphia
WM. A. Baldwin
General
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Millheim Journal
Musser
Main and
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Deininger & Bumiller
Editors and Proprietors
P.C Weidemyer
J. M. Dick
P. C. Weidemyer
R. M
M. I. Jamison
J. Benson Akers
A. Musser
Reformed
C W. EB. Siegel
United Brethren
Tallheim
John Tomlinson
Aaronsburg
United Sunday School
Aa. W
H. E. Duck
Lodge & Society Directory
Milheim Lodge
Penn Street
Rebecca
C. W. Hartman
Sec
R. B. HartMan
N. G
Providence Grange
Alexander's Block
Millheim RB. & L. Association
A. Walter
O. Denninger
Millheim Cornet
J. B. Hartman
John Kreamer
Democratec
Democratic
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Potter
J.G. Larimer
Spring
J.C. Harper
Bellefonte
Thomas J. Dunkle
Rusk
James A. McClain
Boggs
Frank E. Bible
D. C. Keller
A. J. Greist
Unionville
John Wolf
Miles
F. P. Musser
Millheim
Proudfoot
Milesburg
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Sam
Gust
MR. Noble
Pittsburgh
Moses
Spigelmyer
J. C. Hanner
Cal
New York World
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Pennsylvania Rail
Philadelphia & Erie
Maga
Farmer's Chop Mills
D H. Hastings
Lellefonts, PA
Allegheny Street
We Firm of
Yocum & Hastings
S. R. Peale
Ale & McKef
H. A. McKee
Attorneys-at-Law
Bellefonte, PA
Court House
Yocum
Litorney-at
A. Simons Sons
Main Street
Simon Brothers
Bosss Clothiers
Conklin
Cortland
F. Kister
Fashionable Boot & Shoemaker
Foote
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Gilmore, Smith & Co
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Washington, D
Harrows
Bush House
Alexander & CO
A.M. Ver
M. Montandon
Toes
Ewisburg
Fair Ground
Vicksburg
Mifflinburg
Millmont Neeeee
Laurelton
Shia
Wicker Run
Cherry
Fowler
Coburn
Spring Mills
LE AY & Eastward
Pari
ALM. A.M. P.M. PD
Suart
Urs
Biehl
MimMinborg
Millmont
Laurel Con
Wiker Run
Cherry Run
Erie M
Tae
Dolman
Tee
Fashion Co
Johnson
Clark & CO
Union Square
N.y
Orange
Mase
Centre Hall Furniture
WM. R. Camp, Pal Rietor
Walnut & Frey Chamber
GEO. P. Rowell & CO
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