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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1884
Page
2
A dated list shows Grover Cleveland for President and Thomas A. Hendricks for Vice President on the ballot. The district electors are named with numerous individuals from different places and initials.
General W. W. Davis of Bucks County is contending for the Congress-at-Large seat, with support noted among local party circles as the race develops.
Ex Senator Wallace in a West Virginia speech outlines causes of widespread business stagnation amid 200 weekly failures, low grain prices, and high unemployment. He asserts truthful explanations for the economic distress and questions where it will end.
The excerpt accuses the Republican party of draining the economy through large public land grants to railroads and high taxes for a federal surplus. It claims commerce and shipping suffer, ports idle, and American vessels lose the carrying trade to Britain and Germany. It argues surplus money harms industry and employment, urging reversal to revive trade, labor, and production.
The Ohio canvass shows Republican confidence waning as Blaine loses German support over a prohibition pledge. Ohio voters are not as pendable as in Maine, with fewer votes available on sale.
James G. Blain defends alleged crooked official conduct and Mulligan letters as his aggressive campaign nears its end. The remarks frame his opponents' criticisms as political tactics while he warns voters of defeat and retreat to obscurity.
Regular correspondent from Washington reports rising interest as Mulligan letters frame the Blaine campaign dispute. Many Republicans fear Blaine’s alleged history of extortion and rail investments, while others insist on honest officeholders. Speculation swirls on Treasury appointments and ongoing political wheeling in the capital.
Reports say a strong quake swept from Ohio through Indiana into Ontario with duration ten to thirty seconds. Northwestern Ohio and southwestern Michigan felt it, with Cincinnati offices reporting tremors and towns like Toledo and Defiance noting violent effects. In Indiana cities such as Albany and Red Key, buildings shook and glass broke as residents rushed outside. Ontario locations Wrypsor and London also experienced noticeable shocks near 2.45 to 3.25 p.m. local time.
A couple is tempted by a vault keeper to take a supposed bundle of $20,000,000 in $10,000 notes declared as the bridal package. Officials warn the notes lack signatures and expose a wider crime wave in the capital. Separate reports note distant earthquake shocks felt in Drespen Ont and Detroit Michigan, with minor damage and frightened residents.
A democratic mass meeting was held in Lock Haven on Tuesday night. Gen. W. H. H. Davis candidate for congressman at large spoke along with Harry A. Hall of the Democratic state committee and Chairman Hensel. Ex. Gov. Curtin arrived late and gave a brief address.
A bronze statue of Gen John F Reynolds was unveiled at City Hall Philadelphia in a ceremony attended by thousands. The memorial cost 25 000 dollars, largely funded by Joseph E Temple, with the pedestal funded by state appropriations. Ex Governor Curtin presided and delivered remarks as Mayor Smith accepted the statue and Colonel Roberts delivered the day’s oration.
In times of climate change and illness the advert urges stocking Curtis Carmelite Cordial to head off cholera and dysentery attacks. It claims refund for dissatisfied buyers and notes Philadelphia agents Johnston Holloway Co and local seller J Eisenhuth Millheim Pa.
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