Prohibition Ticket Nominated Across Central Pennsylvania
The Prohibition convention at Howard last week named ticket No 3 for county offices with M Derstine W T Bair F G Mattern M C Gephart C Buck A E Clemson H P Sankey W J Dale for roles including Associate Judge Treasurer Sheriff Register Recorder and Commissioners The sober lineup faces slim chances of success this year matching prior efforts.
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Howard
M. Derstine
Centre Hall
W. T. Bair
Philipsburg
F. ©. Flegle
F. G. Mattern
Milesburg
M. C. Gephart
Millheim
C. Buck
Unionville
A. E. Clemson
Ferguson
H. P. Sankey
Potter
W. J. Dale
Spring
Labor Party
Cleveland's dignified stay impresses Philadelphia papers
Republican press in Philadelphia praises President Cleveland for his agreeable deportment during the Constitutional Centennial visit. They forecast a strong Western tour and note his popularity makes him a formidable future presidential candidate, possibly challenging Blaine for the GOP.
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Republican Press
Philadelphia
Cleveland
United States
Republican Party
James G. Blaine
Prince BisMARk’s long rule shapes German politics
The German premier Prince BisMark marks twenty five years since taking Prussian leadership. The piece notes his influence in revolutionary movements across Germany and neighboring countries, including France, highlighting his iron national reach and enduring political prominence. It also mentions a local political shift replacing F F Jamison with W A Krise on the Democratic county ticket.
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Prince Bismark
Germany
France
F. F. Jamison
W. A. Krise
Gregg Township
Jamison
Krise
Fruits of Honest Govern ment
Special Telegraph from Washington notes that federal revenue collection under Cleveland shows rising customs and internal revenue receipts with falling collection costs. It cites 1885–1887 figures, arguing businesslike governance boosts gains while reducing expenses, strengthening support for Cleveland across parties.
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THE
TIMES
Washington
Cleveland
Arthur
Treasury Department
Advocates for High License in Nebraska Minnesota
The passage argues that high license systems reduce drinking and its evils while boosting public revenues for schools. It cites Nebraska and Minnesota as models and predicts Pennsylvania and other states will see similar outcomes. It emphasizes patient trial and enforcement of restrictions before discarding the law, noting encouraging early results.
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Tge
Nebraska
Minnesota
Pennsylvania
Financial strains and political intrigue reach Washington in 1887
Washington Letter notes that Treasury bond sales calm money markets and avert crisis, while tax shifts show whiskey decline and beer rise. It flags a looming presidential ticket pairing Robert Lincoln with Frederick Douglass, and Virginian senator Riddleberger poised to sway Senate with Democratic support.
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Washington, D. C
Treasury
Congress
Bayard
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
United States
Cleveland
Republic
Lincoln
Douglass
Robert Lincoln
Frederick Douglas
Ban Queven
Douglas
Robert
Riddleberger
Senate
Old Bank President Dies in Philadelphia
Joseph Patterson, 84, longtime head of the Western National Bank since 1842 and a director of the Lehigh Valley railroad, died today in Philadelphia. He was a prominent figure in financial circles.
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Philadelphia
Joseph Patterson
Western National Bank
Patterson
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Effects of High License Law Across States
The article surveys how high license fees affect saloon numbers and revenue. Nebraska shows low saloon density with high fees, Minnesota reports a one third drop in licenses and higher revenue, while New York and Brooklyn vary by population. Comparisons await Pennsylvania with pending expirations of old licenses.
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Phila. Sunday Times
Pennsylvania
Nebraska
Omaha
Syracuse
New York
Brooklyn
Minnesota
St. Paul
Arrest in boodler escape threatens Canada journey
Captain John Freer of the schooner Marsh was arrested upon reaching the city after allegedly helping boodler Mc Garigle escape to Canada. He paid $4,000 and was released. Separate reports note a fatal chestnut gathering accident in Shenandoah, two teen boys sons of leading citizens, and a Navy yard contract rumor involving Palmer & Co. plus a Dr. Kennedy kidney remedy testimonial.
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Brownsville
Texas
Santa Cruz
Rio Grande
Matamoras
Lebanon
William Showers
Annville
Frank Seltzer
Showers
Ebrgood
McPherson
Betsy Sargeant
Carcano
John Freer
Marsh
Boodler McGarigle
Canada
Washington
Navy
Palmer & Co
Mr. Roach
Chester
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Millheim Journal
R. A. Bumiller
Bellefonte
Gregs
Haines
Half
Nadal Harris
Huston
Liberty
Marion
Miles
Penn
Even Potter
Rush
Union Two
H. Y. Strize
Beeen
H.Y. Seiaer Ward Brown, Jr
James Schofield
A. Weber
C. Witherite
J. A. Frank
D. J. Meyer
Andrew J. Lucas
Charles McGarvey
Ues A. McClain
J. Ross Thompson
POE
B. J. McGrann
Democratic
John Grove
John Noll
James Kimport
Harris Township
John A. Rupp
College Township
POR Recorder
W. Galer Morrison
Worth Two
A. J. Griest
M. S. Fiedler
Haines Township
H. A. McKee
Spring Township
Knights of Labor
Minneapolis
Powderly
Foraker
Ohio
St. Louis
Volunteer
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Thistle
Illinois Supreme Court
Chicago
Keystone State
Huntingdon County
York County
Huntingdon
Dayton
George Zeigler
Daniel Alexander
Zeigler
Ontario
Gravenhurst
Ont
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Boston
Salem
Pottsville
Ann Buckley
Jacob Sharp
Sharp
Supreme Court
Stickney
Mra. Sharp
Nichol
Sing Sing
Alesia
Marseilles
Naples
West Bank
James W. Elwell & Co
Hamilton
Marine Hospital Service
San Carlos Reservation
Tuscon
Arizona
San Carlos
Florence
Shenandoan
Howeard Stayer
George Wesley
David Kennedy
Sam New
Dr. Kennedy
D.D. Hoag
Lebanon Springs
N. Y
F. J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
Toledo
Journal Store
Penn Street
Millheim, PA
B. C. Deininger
Ely
Jacob_ Fisenhuth
D. I. Brown
Mr. Brown
Eisenhuth
Catarre
New York City
Kaskine
Vouched
John C. Scarborough
Selma
N. C
Habii I CO
Warren St
Millheim Market
Bartges & Son
Coburn
Wey
Lee Eeneee
Coal Market
Curtis W. Kleckner
Centre Co
Cr. Kleckner
Samuel Kleckner
Woodward
John Garey
David Geary
West List
Paanerinna
Winghester
Wincher
Winchester &0
William Street
Mark Iwan Ricuard Proctor
Setenttet
Tone
Aston
Japan
Benjamin
Minon
Columbia Law
Yale
University of Penn. Phila
Wellesley College Ac
Chautauquasniversity &c
Prospectus
Prof
Loisette
Fifth Ave.n. Y
Epps
Civicl Service Gazette
Tinsey, Sree
Hommopathic Chemists
London
England
W. N. Parker
National, Medical Association
Nervana
Pripris
W. J. Parker
Nev
Bul ST
Mass
Prabody Medical Institute
Ithaca
Perets Frre
Ithaca, N. Y
Biats & Caps
Germantown
Saxony
D.S. Kauffman
Tallgate
J. H. Woomer
Jerman
German Street
Baltimore
Maryland
Musser
Col. Main & North St
Millueim
PENNA
Prop
Gescrihied
Toeres
GAY & Bros
Barviay St
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