Democratic State and County Ticket Highlights
The slate lists Governor Chauncey Black from York and Lieutenant Governor R Bruce Ricketts from Luzerne. Also named are Auditor General William J Brennen of Allegheny and Internal Affairs Secretary J Simpson Afriwa of Huntingdon. Congress at Large is Maxwell Stevenson of Philadelphia and county posts include Prothonotary L A Shaffr and District Attorney J Calvin Meyer with A G Curtin as a contingent congress candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Affairs
J. Simpson Afriwa
Huntingdon
Maxwell Stevenson
Philadel
JonNie Woopwarkd
Tonard Ruone
L. A. Shafffr
J. Calvin Meyer
A. G. Curtin
Congressional District Convention
Trade reports say Farley’s sheet finds better conditions
General trade notes are more favorable this week than in a long while, according to Farley’s Trade sheet published in Philadelphia. Authorities quote similar optimistic lines about framing and market signals.
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Farley
Philadelphia
Ohio Politician Allen TourMan Declares Exit From Politics
Hon Allen G TourMan of Ohio says he will never hold office again after a Cincinnati address. The remark contrasts with peers like Thurman who remain at the political wheel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen G. Tourman
Ohio
Cincinnati
Thurman
Philadelphia Mayor Siri Impeached by City Council
Philadelphia city council votes 49 to 38 to impeach Mayor Siri, effectively ending his career and serving as a warning to corrupt officials.
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Siri
Philadelphia
President Cleveland Returns to Washington After Vacation
President Cleveland and Mrs. Cleveland returned to Washington yesterday. Frankie likely reminded Grover about housecleaning and preparing the stove setup as he hastened to attend to these duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presient Cleveland
Mrs. Cleveland
Washington
Frankie
Grover
Earthquake Rattles Charleston and South Carolina
A Tuesday night quake shook South Carolina with houses rattling and the Medical College wall collapsing into a ruin. Charlestonians remained calm as aftershocks were reported and the city assessed damage.
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South CaRolina
Charleston
Medical College
Gowen Resigns as Reading Railroad President
Franklin B Gowen steps down as president of the Pennsylvania and Reading Railroad Company amid rising debt. Aimed at reorganization, Gowen’s promises to stabilize finances failed and he will no longer influence Reading railroad affairs.
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Gowen
Pennsylvania and Reading Railroad Company
Franklin B. Gowen
Reading Railroad
Death of Judge Ludlow marks long Philadelphia jurist career
Jupee James R Luptow of Philadelphia died Monday morning at his Chestnut Street residence. The death was caused by heart disease. Judge Ludlow served in Philadelphia courts from 1846 to 1857, then as President Judge of Common Pleas for three terms, earning high respect. He died at sixty one after a thirty year bench career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jupee James R. Luptow
Philadelphia
Chestnut Street
Democratic ticket accepts nominations and outlines policy
The Democratic candidates on the state ticket send letters of acceptance to the notification committee. Mr. Black states his and the party's clear positions on the important issues facing the people.
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Black
Black campaign literature and party organization in Pennsylvania
The piece reviews Democratic campaign activity in Pennsylvania including William Black's immigration and anti-discrimination platform, labor protections, liquor stance, and the role of party committees, with notes on store orders, relief funds, and campaign logistics across the state. it also mentions Beaver’s store order issue and fundraising efforts.
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Hensel
Pennsylvania
Biw
Beaver
Pittsburg
State Committee
Black
Cleveland
Inl
New York
Academy of Music
Organization
Beaver for Prohibition canvass aims at Republican platform
Gen. Beaver, back in Pennsylvania, advocates Prohibition through the Republican platform. He says the temperance plank, once adopted, should guide the party and that only this route will boost the Prohibition cause. He plans a statewide canvass and vows to carry out the platform’s principles if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Chronicle Telegraph
Commercial Gazette
Wolfe
Gen. Beaver
Gaining Strength Daily Chauncey F Black for Governor
Chauncey F. Black the Democratic candidate for Governor gains daily support. Thousands of Republicans pledge to vote for him. He is an earnest student of economic questions and has studied labor issues closely. If elected he will protect labor interests and ensure laws are enforced. He has also focused on farmer concerns often overlooked by lawmakers.
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Doylestown
Chauncey F. Black
Black
Political activity at Democratic State committee rooms
Philadelphia Sept 17 The Democratic State committee rooms saw a burst of activity as P Gray Meek from Bellefonte arrived to assist along with additional stenographic and clerical staff. The mails ran heavy and those processing them report condition of affairs in the State reflecting the workload.
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Philadelphia
Democratic State Committee
P. Gray Meek
Bellefonte
Youngster Dies After Tree Limb Strike at West Branch
Joseph Dornhamper aged about 18 fell victim when a dead limb crashed down while he chopped trees on West branch of Youngwoman Creek. He died next day, taken to Bald Eagle township home. Audubon Society for the Protection of Birds, now incorporated, reports over 12 000 members and asks for local secretaries in every town. Certificates are issued to members with no expenses. Correspondence invited. free circulars from No. 3 Park Row, New York.
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Joseph Dornhamper
Youngwoman’s Creek
Joseph
Bald Eagle Township
Audubon Society For the Protection of Birds
Audubon Society
Park Row
New York
Cholera Scourge Blights Japan and Corea
The Gaelic reports Japan has 59 000 cholera cases this year with 37 000 deaths and the trend is waning. In Seoul Corea cholera remains rampant with July deaths totaling 38 600 among 250 000 population. Extra fatalities occur in Shinshu and Togai with five and six thousand deaths respectively in one month.
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San Francico
China
Japan
Seoul
Corea
Shinshu
Keishodo
Togai
Deed Auction of Gamumley Farm at Rebersburg
Executors of Joseph Gamumley deceased announce a public sale of the farm near Rebersburg Centre County Pa on Thursday October 13 1886 at sundown. The tract includes a dwelling house bank barn saw mill two orchards timberland and a split farm layout with potential division. Ten percent of one third on day of sale with balance in three installments secured by mortgage. Also offered is a separate ten acre parcel with oak timber.
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Joseph Gamumley
Gymies
Rebersburg
Thurspay
Ocroner
Miles Pwp
Centre Co. Pa
Danifel
Jefferson Rover
Daniel Rover
Jacob Shultz
Adam Bair
Thercon
Coburn
Joseph Gramley
Jd. A. Gramley
J.J. Gramley
Hudlersburg
Pas
Eisenhuth
Jonathan Auman
J. A. Gramley
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R. A. Bumiller
Isaac Runkle
Bellefonte Eee
William Harper
W .Ccoven
L. A. Shaffer
Centre Hall
J. F. Alexander
Abe Weber
Milesburg
A. Carr
Miliheim
Annes
D. L. Zerby
W. H. Laneford
Philipsburg
Westouee
Henry Lehman
C. Lingle
C.eceeee
P. J. McDonald
Aren William Ishler
Ty L. Barnhart
W. P
Col
James F. Weaver
William Hipple
Grove, Jr
Henry Confer
Ferguson Wa
John McCorvatch
L. W. Walker
Greggie John Rossman
John P. Condo
John J. Orndorf
Haines
Jacob Wile
A. T. Gray
Harris
Joes
James W. Swabb
Howara
Vinton Beckwith
John H. Stover
Samuel Decker
W.G. Morrison
A "Shaffer
Adam Hoy
York
R. Bruce Ricketts
Luzerne
William J. Brennen
Allegheny
Democratic
Senate
Ple
Commonwealth
Democratic Party
Johnston, Holloway & CO
J. Eisenbuth
Millheim
Neal Dow
Portland
William E. Gould
First National Bank
Wall Street
Gould
Temperanes
National Bankers’ Association
Portland Trust Companys
Maine Savings Bank
Dreydeporl
Dorax
Moston
Baltimore
Prohibition
the Audubon Society
I Ya Ray
Greg Township
Bhick
H. H. Rachau
Grenopyle Bartges & Co. Limited
Clark Candy Toys
California
Sechler & CO
Grocers
Bush House
Bellefonte, PA
Catarre
Hai
USA
Bly’s
Catar RH
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Oswego Indurated
FitreCo Oswego
N.Y
National Fotel
Millheim, — Centre Co
Supmer
Coburn Station
Mis
Penn’s Cave
W. G. Rook
GEO. Rowell & CQ
Gereau
A ’ T Auf
D.S. Kauffman & CO
Main St
Millheim, Pa
N. W. Eby
Woody
Distiller OF
Cerntxe Co
Penna
Cot “Llenodtt
Sherman
Chas. T. Allen
Coldwater, Mich
H. A. Arcuer
M.D
Oxford St
Brooklyn
N. Y
Tas Carnavur Comraxy
Fulton Street
Barker
T. P
Gaeneva Nursery
Esta
W.& T. Smith Conran
Parker
Ahindercorns
Hiscox & Co
Jonn H. McAlvii
Well
Mass
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