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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1884
Page
2
The fragment lists presidential electors for New York and vice president electors for Indiana. It names Grover Cleveland as president and Thomas A. Hendricks as vice president with an elector from New York, BJ McGarnn, noted among electors at large.
For Congress at large candidate Gen W W Davis of Bucks County and for President Judge Adam Hoy are listed as part of the local slate. Voters are urged to consider these names in upcoming ballots.
The 20th district conference nominates two for Congress, A. G. Curtin of Centre and J. K. P. Hall of Elk. The piece argues Curtin will win by about 5000 votes, backed by workers and citizens, while Hall should withdraw to avoid a rout. It credits Curtin’s anti monopoly work and calls for united Democratic support.
Reporters describe a rapid decline in Republican gains in Ohio with returns showing a loss from the expected strength of 10 000. They allege use of deputy marshals paid from the federal treasury and a large corruption fund by Gould and Blaine followers to secure a meagre result, with Democrats poised for November.
Democrats urged voters to support the full Democratic ticket in next Tuesday’s election. The appeal praises Assembly, Sheriff, Treasurer, Register, Recorder, Prothonotary, and County Commissioners Rhone, Woodward, Walker, Smith, McClain, Bible, Brett, Wolf, and Griest as worthy officials.
Mr. J. C. Smrru of Lewisburg, a Union County congressional conferee, asked for help for Mr. Hall. We declined, stating we are for Curtin now and always and will remain so.
The piece notes officials faced renewed pressure as Republicans urged campaign support. It suggests government clerks endure costs and scrutiny for party alignment during that period.
The article notes a Republican plurality of 10,000 in Ohio balanced by a Democratic majority in West Virginia, suggesting there is little chance for Blaine in November. It cites the Philadelphia Times asserting Blaine is beaten.
The piece reflects on editors and reporters as skilled liars, noting Blaine’s journalism tenure at the Kennebec Journal and implying craft in deception remains part of the profession.
Samuel Boone of El mira which has been seeking a pardon for his brother in law. Boone assaulted Governor Cleveland last Monday attempting to pummel him. He was jailed and held for trial after the failed plea for clemency.
A large, enthusiastic meeting in Clearfield Court House crowding the room declared Governor Curtin the Democratic nominee for the Twentieth Congressional district. Colonel Barrett spoke on the conference actions and the Clearfield county conferrees. The resolution was adopted unanimously amid intense excitement.
The Washington correspondent argues that Republican weakness in Ohio signals a Democratic sweep in New York and nationwide. He asserts Cleveland will win via key states Indiana New Jersey Connecticut California Wisconsin and Nevada, forecasting a decisive November outcome.
The document records Centre and Clearfield counties conferees steering the Democratic nomination for ex Gov Curtin after open conflict with minority county groups. It describes Labor miners’ support for Curtin, resistance to secret sessions, and the ensuing party disarray and eventual nomination with Hall challenging in Elk. It also includes a political commentary on Ohio and West Virginia results and criticisms of Blaine, urging voters to reject his candidacy.
Thomas J. Dunkle, High Sheriff, announces Centre County election on Tuesday November 4 for electors at large and district electors congressmen judges sheriffs prothonotary treasurer register recorder auditors and commissioners with polling sites across townships and boroughs. Voters must use separate tickets for judiciary state county township and borough races.
The Record shows the Republican candidate severely handled in October results. An issued address from the National Democratic State Committee headquarters discusses the outlook for November.
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