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Newspaper
Columbia County Republican
Location
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1902
Page
2
William K Lord of Mt Carmel runs for the unexpired congressional term in the district. A self made man who began as a state picker, he built a substantial business presence with several branch stores. Republicans nominate him as the strongest available candidate for the role.
The Pax State Forestry Commission declares Pennsylvania forests open to the public under limits for rest camping hunting and fishing. Gov Stone promotes the forestry movement showing increased reservations as evidence of administrative energy and progress.
Chairman Quay organizes party to defeat Creasy. Executive committee includes John P. Elkin Indiana L A Watres Lackawanna George Z. Oliver Pittsburg Hiram Young York Charles Miller Venango Homer Green Wayne E W Owitt Tioga B F Gilkeson Bucks David H. Thomas Lehigh James H. Lambert Philadelphia David H. Lane Philadelphia George W Von Bonnohorst Pittsburgh.
The Albany Union notes Roosevelt’s track record against monopolies in New York and his pledge to curb trusts. It cautions that success hinges on Congress and party stances on tariffs, Cuban reciprocity, and protectionism, while acknowledging the president’s sincere effort to regulate abusive monopolies.
A Philadelphia Public Ledger dispatch lauds U S actions in Cuba detailing army-led recovery efforts. It notes employment, farm restocking, hospitals, schools, public buildings, cleaned harbors, and improved sanitation, with nearly two million dollars left as working capital for the new republic. The piece criticizes Congress for not granting reciprocal trade relations to speed prosperity.
The piece argues Democrats will oppose regulating big combines by law and push tariff issues to shift blame for trusts. It notes Mayor Jackson’s stance and cites meat and hard coal trusts as examples not protected by tariffs, suggesting monopolies arise from home-market combinations rather than tariff privileges.
The text argues that allowing foreign competition hurts US industries and workers, criticizing Democratic tariff policy from 1894. It warns that even low prices do not help if there is no work or income, reflecting a Cleveland Democrat critique of tariffs and trust power.
In a lively appraisal a Johnstown current events line celebrates Chairman Creasy as a shrewd campaign leader. He travels Pennsylvania wooing Democrats, crafts no platforms, but fans optimism and fundraising zeal ahead of future victories.
Washington reports the death of Jas McMillan of Michigan from heart failure at his Manchester by the Sea summer home. He leaves a widow three sons and a daughter with burial expected in Elmwood Cemetery Detroit. Born Hamilton Ontario in 1838 he led Michigan politics and chaired the Republican State committee while serving in the Senate since 1889 and steering several key committees.
The Atlanta Constitution argues living costs rise monthly while a Dun's index shows commodity prices fell slightly in July. It cites Bankhead praising prosperity, rising savings deposits since the Dingley act, and strong national bank assets, concluding with Democratic critiques of Republican claims.
Editorial note claims prosperity will return as the Democratic party, blamed for distress in 1894-6, is restored to power, reflecting a political stance from the Press.
The commission reviewed offers for 28 000 acres across several counties but bought only 400 acres. The rest will be examined by experts before purchase. The resolution opens state lands to camping hunting and fishing while protecting property and health needs. It orders officers to remove deer dogs and to arrest violations, forbids fires and runaways, and guarantees campers freedom to move camps on reservations with protection for state property.
The Capitol Commission will advertise for bids by Saturday with bids opened September 6. Specs, on display at architect J M Huston’s office in Philadelphia, require penal bonds, prompt payments, and allow changes. Contracts may be altered or rejected. final payment hinges on quality. Completion by October 1905 with phased erection and major costs for exterior sculpture and interior painting.
The piece argues imperialism is no longer a live political issue as Democrats avoid the topic and Republicans adapt to the situation. It notes Schurz and others criticizing policy surfaced briefly, but the Democratic press and campaign committee stay silent. It contends Filipinos gained governance and amnesty under U.S. rule, with outsiders viewing increasing freedom versus Spanish rule.
Miss Ella Ammon, 18, daughter of Mr Seymour Ammon of East Broadway Milton, walked into the river on Broadway and deliberately drowned herself. Charles Botdorf rescued her after diving into five feet of water. she was brought to shore and later taken home. Authorities cite possible illness and melancholia as factors in the act.
Secretary Col W R Andrews leads state wide drive for Judge Pennypacker campaign with visits to all counties. Sept 10 Academy of Music launch with Pennypacker as star, relays of speakers including Penrose Olmstead Smith Stone Dalzell Moore Hastings and many others. Penrose touts victory and GOP prosperity as vast literature rush meets demand.
A fragment from a local column reports a minor house fire on Pine Street at a rented home owned by Mrs. Sarah Snyder with ashes removed in a wooden box and a broken window. It mentions visitors, festival plans, illnesses, and a constitutional amendment notice dated July 30 1902.
The Philadelphia and Reading railroad announces August 7 and 21 special ten day excursion tickets to Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City or Sea Isle City at reduced rates. Tickets are valid for travel to Philadelphia on excursion day or two specified trains and return on any regular train. Stop offs allowed in Philadelphia both ways within ticket limits. Through coach service Bloomsburg to Philadelphia on the 7 37 A M train. Excursion fare four dollars fifty cents.
Historic draft proposes altering section ten of article one to forbid acquittal by jury discharge for hung juries or necessary causes. It discusses preventing double jeopardy and safeguarding against private property being taken for public use without authority.
A long list of grand jurors for multiple districts is presented, naming officials from Bloom, Centre, Briarcreek, Catawissa, Fishing Creek, Greenwood, Locust, Madison, Mifflin, Mount Pleasant, Orange, Scott and more. The document splits names by first and second weeks with numerous local residents and officials listed.
A long list of civil cases scheduled for September term includes Woodin versus Times Printing Co. Kline versus Adams admix Shuman versus Nuss Farmers Mutual Ins versus Fritz Harder versus Shuman Creasy versus railroad company Bloomsburg Land Improvement Company versus Town of Bloomsburg Keeler versus Pennington Hartman versus Boone Freas Fowler versus American Car & Foundry Pardee & Co. versus Conner Thornton versus Skeler Exis Elmes versus Mensch et al Whitenight et al versus Taver Atherholt et al versus Hughes Tewksbury admin versus Glassmeyer Tewksbury and Souser versus Glassmeyer Wolf versus Sutliff Stackhouse versus Agnew Heid versus Fishingcreek Two Houck versus Stokes and Miller Conner versus Dillon Neyhard against Orangeville Boro Kostenbauder versus Good man Knorr Sheriff's use versus Creasy Edward Thompson Co. versus Scarlet Evenden Bros. versus Bryfogle Stackhouse versus Agnew Reigle vs Smocezynski et al.
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