Prohibition Amendment Passes House in 1887 Vote
The Prohibitory amendment passed the House on February 9 by 130 yeas to 66 nays. Most affirmative votes came from Republicans. Gov. Beaver signed. the amendment now awaits publication by the Secretary of State and would be voted on again in November 1888 and, if approved, by the people in 1889 and 1890 under new legislature.
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House
Brace
Beaver
Republican Party
Prohibitionist Considers Party Affiliation Shift in 1887
A letter from Junius G. Born, Lackawanna County vice president of the State Amendment Association, urges Prohibition voters in Pennsylvania to reconsider party loyalty. He questions remaining with the Prohibition party versus backing the Republicans as the amendment advances, citing the party in power aiding prohibition. Dated February 7, 1887, Dunmore, Pa.
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Senate of
Pennsylvania
Prohibition
Prohibition Party
Republican Party
Junius G. Bonr
Lackawanna County State Amendment Association
Dunmore
Growth of Pro Baseball Leagues Expands Across U S and Canada
The National Agreement already covers twelve leagues including the National League and American Association with nearly 100 clubs and about 1,300 players employed. Projected leagues could raise total clubs to 150 and players to 2,000, with salaries at least 1.5 million dollars.
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United States
Canada
The Strike in New York Ends Without Big Gain
The strike ends with limited success for the strikers as brewers' employees and eccentric engineers refused to leave to aid beaten coal handlers. Dist Attorney Allen of Erie was confirmed without opposition and Benton proceeds without opposition, indicating Republican partisanship annoys the executive more than Democratic activity. A quote likens Tweedledum and Tweedledee.
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New York
Allen
Erie
Benton
Stone
Tweedledum
Tweedledee
Sam Randall and Democratic reform under scrutiny
The text attacks Sam Randall for not reducing revenues and for actions seen as undermining reform. It alleges his party will strain expenditures and cites a string of alleged Democratic wrongdoings in multiple states as evidence of systemic corruption in the North, framing future reform as reliant on these forces.
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Sam Randall
Randall
Virginia farmers in hard times after Appomattox
The Governor cites farmers in Virginia as poorer than any time since the surrender at Appomattox Court House. He calls this striking testimony against Democratic state and national administrations and notes signs of political upheaval in the Old Dominion.
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Virginia
Appomattox Court House
Old Dominion
Marriage by proxy for Taay crazy girl Miss Van Zandt and August Spies
A Chicago prison report claims Tuay crazy girl Miss Van Zandt and August Spies were married by proxy. The article notes such an arrangement is mock ceremony and unlikely to benefit Spies, suggesting hanging by proxy would suit him better though not for public consumption.
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Tuay Crazy Girl
Miss van Zandt
August Spies
Chicago
August
Stoves and Oil Lamps Out of Passenger Cars
Presses urge replacing stoves and oil lamps in passenger cars with safer heating. Several rail lines adopt the Martin steam heating device, already used by the D A Y and P R R for three years. Abraham Lincoln birthday anniversary fell on Saturday Feb 12 with little public celebration beyond a New York Republican Club dinner.
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Martin
D. A
Abraham Lincoln
Republican Club
New York
Applications for I S C C posts in Washington grow
In Washington, 100 applications to fill positions on the Interstate Commerce Commission have been received and the process continues, with no definite conclusion yet.
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Washington
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Correction from Putnam on Rouse Hospital costs
County Commissioner Putnam publishes a correction to The Ledger regarding the Auditors Report. He explains weekly per inmate costs, distinguishes hospital and asylum expenses, and clarifies loans and wood-cutting wages, defending county finances and addressing Rambler’s criticisms.
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Putnam
Rouse Hospital
Rouse Poor Fund
Elas
Rambler
Higgins
T. L. Putnam
Russell, Pa
G A R Encampment Members Grow in Pennsylvania
Large attendance at the G A R Department of Pennsylvania encampment in Harrisburg reports 542 posts, up 34 for the year, with relief expenditures of 49586.33. About 42000 Grand Army men remain, twenty-two years after the war. Officers elected include Samuel Harper as Department Commander and J K Giles as S V Commander. Allentown will host the next encampment. Survivors of the Pennsylvania Reserves also convened to plan the Lancaster gathering next June.
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G. A. R. Department of Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Samuel Harper
Pittsburg
S. V
J. K. Giles
Hazelton
J. W
Wm. J. Ferguson
Post 400
J. W. Sayres
Washington
W. B. Krosen
Allegheny
Allentown
Lancaster
Prohibition Amendment Passes House After Pledge Uphold
Harrisburg Telegraph reports the Pennsylvania House approved the Constitutional Prohibition Amendment on a 123 to 24 vote, fulfilling the Republican platform pledge to submit the measure to the people. Democrats allegedly dodged the vote while the party cites duty to the public.
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House of Representatives
Republican Party of
Pennsylvania
House
Republican Party
Harrisburg
Temperance Movement Seeks Unity With National Anti-Saloon Body
The State Temperance League Execu tive Committee pledges full sympathy with the National Anti-Saloon organiza tion and plans to cooperate. Judge Davis lauds the effort while noting Republicans as the only party offering real progress against the saloon curse. The group aims to leverage high license and steady steps to erdicate the evil.
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Cortland
National
Davis
Republican Party
N. Y. Tribune
Soldiers homes costs and Michigan brisk horse shoe contest
The total cost to maintain Soldiers' homes since 1866 is 17 335 218 dollars. In Detroit last week M J Dunn won a shoeing contest with 100 shoes in 1 hour 47 minutes the besting of Buffalo's John Campbell by six shoes. The event drew a large audience. Also noted: many veterans back the Dependent Pensions Bill, but Buffalo Express doubts a union veteran majority supports it.
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M. J. Dunn
Lhr
John Campbell
Buffalo
Opera House
The
Buffalo Express
Veterans of the Union
Death and sorrow reach Warren in two graves
From Warren Nebraska dated February 4, 1887, a letter laments the passing of David Davidson and another unnamed son buried in the cemetery, reflecting on a grieving mother and recalling youthful YMCA leaders from decades past.
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Davie
Warren
A. A
Weather and marriage licenses from Eldorado in February 1887
From Exporapo Kansas dated February 5 1887 wind and cold dominate reports. Groundhog day hints of six weeks of cold. Eldorado granted only ten marriage licenses last Thursday. Farmers had started plows then storms hit. wheat remains okay but peaches doomed as mercury fell to 23 degrees below zero. Prairie Chicken.
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Marz
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Eldorado
Admit Dakota as a State bid gains support
The Philadelphia Press cites a report from Dakota’s superintendent claiming 3905 schools and 5055 teachers, with $691000 in teacher wages and $2,900,000 in permanent property. It argues Dakota's education system surpasses many older states, aiding its push for statehood amid partisan opposition.
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Maryland
Connecticut
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New Jersey
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Phila. Press
Mayor Hillyer Reflects On Atlanta Progress And Finance
Mayor Hillyer of Atlanta Georgia praised two years of progress surpassing Georgia’s three largest cities. He cited a clean treasury with tax relief potential and zero barrooms, noting a united city after a fierce election and substantial credit gains. He attributed improvement to divine guidance and prudent finances per the Treasurer’s report.
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Hillyer
Atlanta
Georgia
Union
Terrible Cold Bores Territory as Cattle Die in Freezing Bliss
Reports from across the Territory describe a brutal cold wave with temperatures 40 to 60 below zero for ten days. Cattle are perishing in the thousands at Fort Assinaboine Fort Shaw and Fort Benton as fuel grows scarce and feed lies two to three feet deep. Many families lose their livelihoods as herds shrink from millions to nothing.
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Honoring General Logan's Memory in Senate Eulogies
The Senate devoted the entire day to eulogies for the late Senator Logan. Mrs. Logan attended as galleries filled, with Senators Cullom Evarts Frye Edmunds Spooner Manderson Morgan Hampton and others delivering fitting remarks on the departed leader.
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Wasuhingtten
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Senator Logan
Kittanning Opens New $50,000 School Building
A new school building in Kittanning costs $50,000, while Armstrong county starts the year with $12,000 in the treasury. An ice gorge near Lock Haven caused the loss of 2,000,000 feet of saw logs due to boom pressure. A Pennsylvania Legislature poll shows Governor Hill favored by Democrats and Blaine by Republicans. Pennsylvania’s total school property value is $35,371,849 with Philadelphia at $7,589,003 and Allegheny County at $4,724,807.
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Armstrong County
Lock Haven
Pennsylvania
Guv. Hill
Blaine
Philadelphia
Allegheny County
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Church Members Named For Past Year Admittances
Printed admission slips were found in seats at the First Presbyterian Church listing names and residences of members admitted over the past year. The Erie Gazette notes the method promotes acquaintance and could inspire other churches to adopt it.
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Erie Gazette
Conneautville
Funeral furniture firm opens 24 hour service in Warren
To the People of Warren and Vicinity we announce twenty years in undertaking and now a special business with a large stock and greater assortment than any two houses in Warren county. They guarantee lowest prices, personal attention on all funeral occasions, and satisfaction. Located at 214 Hickory street with an office open day and night. T. W. McNert, Manager.
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Warren County
Hickory Street
T. W. McNert
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