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Newspaper
Columbia County Republican
Location
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1902
Page
2
The Republicia urges Hican ticket support as a senatorial contest nears. It calls every Republican voter to organize one on one to persuade neighbors to back the ticket and topple a financial policy, highlighting county jobs and extensions to local industry.
W K Lord, a long time town figure and former mayor, announces to the voters of Centralia his candidacy. He emphasizes ambition, abilities, and service to the district, aiming to represent miners and the community in Congress.
After repeated ballots in Berwick the Republican Convention halted deadlock as Evane withdrew. God Charles then received a unanimous nomination on the first ballot. Charles, a Milton businessman, had served in the Legislature from Northumberland County and opposed Senator Quay while labeled an insurgent. He now supports the full Republican ticket and vows a strong campaign against Dickerman.
Dr Gallinger argues Americans vastly outproduce the world in consumption and wealth, claiming future self sufficiency in sugar fibers silk and manufactured goods. He states protection will lift the nation to surpass the rest of the world and pins prosperity as the decisive issue for the November election.
In Shenandoah, striking foreign born miners sparked a riot last Wednesday. Deputy Sheriff Reddall fired to save himself, brother Joseph Beddall was killed by mob violence, and Gen. Gobin led State Guards to restore order. Governor Stone refused to recall troops. The local priest denounced the actions as criminal.
The Capitol project bids will be opened in public on September 6 after a Tuesday commission meeting. Governor Stone Senator Snyder and others reviewed Huston plans with Green approving that the designs could fit the 4.5 million dollar appropriation, with changes possible to reduce costs if needed. Bidders must place a bid bond equal to half the bid. bids open to national contractors and Maryland Philadelphia firms alike.
The San Diego Union argues against singling out a key American industry for Cuban reciprocity. It warns Republicans to unite with protective allies and seek honorably contrasted plans before Congress reconvenes, avoiding charges of inconsistency and treachery.
The item praises Senator Gallinger for a post adjournment address on prosperity with figures highlighting America's material progress in summer and autumn 1902.
The Heonomist argues that many Republicans tremble at the prosperity from the McKinley Dingley tariff era and align with Free-Trade and mugwump critics. It claims this unnerved faction, though long identified as Republicans, destabilizes markets by opposing prosperity and echoes 1892 politics under Cleveland.
Hon William T Creasy chairman of the Democratic State committee visited Wilkes Barre to meet Luzerne County figures including Gorman Lenahan and County Treasurer Kirkendall. He sought to mediate intraparty feuding over the Fourth district and possible congressional nomination amid doubt over Col Guffey's lieutenant and Jim Roderick’s control.
The Philadelphia Times argues for timely government action as General Gobin and troops restore order in Shenandoah. It asserts law and protection of life and property, notes the miners and operators bear responsibility, and warns that military presence signals unresolved social and economic questions in the region.
Analysis argues the Republican Party must hold its course for a strong national position while addressing tax rebates for forests. It notes farmers can reduce taxes by reforesting land, criticizes the fifty acre limit, and urges taxing timber when cut. Also mentions county officials and low round trip Lake City Elks travel rates.
An advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to ease swollen hot feet, prevent sweating and discomfort, relieve ingrown nails and blisters, and ease bunions. It claims easy walking, rest, and comfort. sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with a free trial package offered. Address Allen S. Olmstead Le Roy NY July 16 4-w.
On August 7 and 21 the Philadelphia and Reading railroad offers ten day excursion tickets to Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City or Sea Isle City at reduced rates. Tickets valid for travel to Philadelphia on excursion day or two specified trains and from Philadelphia to destination with stop-offs allowed. Bloomsburg departures at 7 37 and 11 30 A M. Through coach Bloomsburg to Philadelphia on 7 37 A M train excursion fare 4 50.
A dense roster of township officials and assignments appears, listing many names for various boroughs and townships across Bloom, Benton, Briarcreek, Catawissa, Centralia, Centre, Fishingcreek, Franklin, Greenwood, Locust, Madison, Mifflin, Montour, Mount Pleasant, Orange, Roaring Creek, Scott, Stillwater, and others for the second week. The compilation includes Catawissa Boro, Benton Boro, and many named individuals such as Edward Cutt, S. B. Martin, George Whitmire, Jacob Geisinger, Peter F. Karshner, and H. J. Heffner among numerous others.
The document lists civil cases in the September term with numerous plaintiff defendants including Mary C. Kline versus Rebecca J. Adams admix and David Shuman versus J. B. Nuss. It records actions involving Farmers Mutual Insurance Company Josiah P. Fritz Town of Bloomsburg contractors and several estates and executors.
Wa. S. Moyer, president, and J. N. Thompson, cashier, of Farmers National Bank announce that the bank solicits accounts from customers of all sizes and will extend every reasonable accommodation consistent with conservative banking practices.
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