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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1886
Page
2
The Democrats won the state ticket by about 20 000 and secured a majority in the Legislature. The editorial urges Democrats to stay the course and predicts a Black man governor in November, noting BEAVER and Wolre may question their losses.
The Controller of Currency in Washington will fine several National Banks $100 per day for tardy reports of their condition. The move aims to establish a precedent to improve punctuality and compliance among banks.
The republican population of Belle Fonte and vicinity greeted gubernatorial candidate Gen Beaver with enthusiasm on his Tuesday evening return. They urged cheerful receptions now, fearing a sad one after November 2.
The Democratic Convention at Lock Haven nominated S. R. Peale for Congress T. C. Hipple for Senate J. A. Shaffer for Assembly J. W. Crawford and H. S. Dieffenbach for Associate Judges F. J. Davis for County Surveyor and J. A. Wensel for County Chairman.
The speaker notes bitter Republican attitudes toward the Prohibition party while the GOP platform endorses its core principle. The irony asks why Republicans cannot reconcile with the Prohibition faction and coexist like Beaver and Wolf. The remark highlights intra party tension over liquor policy and alliance potential.
The piece argues Democrats must set personal objections aside and work hard for state and county ticket wins. It stresses union as the watchword and praises the nominated candidates as splendid, faithful Democrats fit for office, asserting duty over party divisions amid Republican maneuvers.
The report notes earthquakes across the United States with Charleston South Carolina severely damaged by shocks, highlighting a Tuesday night quake. It also warns Republican plans to topple the Democratic county ticket may fail, calling the anticipated defeats a near earthquake for them.
The Taylor family plans a competitive Tennessee governor race with two brothers running against each other and their father supporting a Prohibition ticket. The article suggests the race could keep the office in the family and favor the Democratic state.
Ex Governor Curtin, interviewed at Bedford Springs on the Centre county Endorsement for Congress, says he will not accept under any circumstances. He states he was earnest when he declined a renomination and that this should settle doubts about his word and end contrary opinions.
City officials reveal illegal actions as the mayor admits not keeping city funds separate, using treasury money for private purposes. Altered checks and proof of blackmail payments surface, naming his secretary in the scheme and labeling both as official scoundrels.
In York courts on Monday the county Democratic convention passed unanimous resolutions praising Chauncey F. Black as Pennsylvania’s gubernatorial nominee. They pledge strong support in November to give Black and his ticket a greater majority than ever before.
Snyder County Democrats met in Middleburg Pennsylvania on September 6 nominating Col P Hilbish for Congress Robert Lesher Esq for Assembly and P M Teatz for County Surveyor I G Lesher editor of the Times was named County Committee Chairman The convention endorsed National and State administrations backed Wolvert on and pledged support to the statewide ticket.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded with price 25 cents per box sold by J. Eisenhutt.
Multiple brief items report a man losing a leg after a coal tram accident near Lansdown and dying in St. Luke's Hospital, a wife badly burned saving her husband from clothing fire, and various other incidents including a serious illness of Congressman Randall, mine trade optimism, a burglary with a near-escape, a judge's assault case, a bicyclist attacked by a dog, Belfast street violence, and a wild family found near Parson's Creek with suspected scalping history awaiting treatment.
Mrs Peter McDougall, widow of her first husband and wife of Peter McDougall, came to Reading from Womelsdorf reporting her husband vanished then returned to tell of a Boston inheritance. He allegedly drew her saved $500 and fled with their three children, leaving her penniless and homeless.
An excursion train rear-ends a coal train left on the down track with no signal. Engineer Tred Yeomans suffers injuries. fireman George Dye dies after being wedged and burned. Dye was to wed Emma Lies of Easton. Wreck blamed on operator failure to warn of occupied main line.
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