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Newspaper
Columbia County Republican
Location
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1901
Page
2
The Republican comments on Quay Democrats causing unrest among insurgent organs. It mocks their fears of Quay’s influence, noting Wanamakerites are disturbed while Quay hunts in Maine and fishes in its lakes. The piece dismisses claims of his involvement in Democratic squabbles as idle rhetoric.
The state convention faces two Philadelphia delegate slates with Creasy weighing support for the regulars over insurgent reformers. Insurgent Democrats echo Wanamaker era rhetoric while Creasy backs majority rule, arguing aiding insurgents in his party is simpler than calming GOP discord.
Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Martin reports statewide crop prospects improving with five crop reporters per county. Wheat and corn are solid, peaches immense, apples weak, potatoes light, hay down, oats rusted, cattle and hogs priced well. He asserts Pennsylvania has the best home market for farm products in the nation.
The Cleveland Leader reports Free-Trade forces seek a wool tariff showdown in Congress to turn wool manufacturers against wool growers. Eastern paper asserts manufacturers and growers share a long held protective view. tariffs keep sheep raising profitable and shield domestic producers from foreign prices.
The text discusses arguments about higher American wages versus abroad and asserts that American workers may produce more in the same time. It notes a shift in Free-Trade positions toward acknowledging productivity advantages and world competition.
The article cites Mr. Hopkins arguing England pays half as much for winding twelve spools in a day as the US, claiming tariff protection keeps American thread wages and jobs. He asserts tariffs keep capital and labor in the US, while free trade would shift production abroad to cheaper labor. He maintains tariffs remain essential for American industry and wages despite Free-Trade critiques.
Tension rises as Philadelphia Democrats clash over seating two rival credential sets for the state convention. Ex Judge Gordon accuses Chairman Creasy of thimble rigging and seeks a credentials committee ruling to decide who represents Philadelphia voters amid charges of traitors selling votes to the highest bidder.
Harrisburg Telegraph describes the Pennsylvania Railroad four track stone arch bridge at Rockville over the Susquehanna, noting its 48 arches of 70 feet each, 50 feet wide, stone from Cambria county, 1,000,000 cubic yards, and phased work by Drake & Stratton and H. S. Kerbaugh, with a projected cost around 500,000 and the project drawing crowds of observers.
Spring work proceeds on a grand bridge project replacing an older two track structure from 1873. Officials from the Pennsylvania Railroad expected to ride the first train across when completed. The project demands over a million dollars and showcases an unusually long stone arch design with challenging fitting work.
Government August crop report indicates corn yield at about 54 percent, well below market expectations of 60 to 65 percent. Analysts who tracked the season had anticipated a stronger harvest earlier in the year.
A July survey predicts US crops shrinking with corn and oats behind last year while wheat may surge. Arch bishop Ireland defends worker freedom to strike but condemns coercion of nonmembers. Anecdotes from rural life include a Guernsey cow tail tale and trolley clashes with livestock.
A Wilkes-Barre Record column quotes a letter from Barney Case of Espy Pa dated August 7 1901 recounting a trolley ride incident. Jim Hamestrap died after inspecting the trolley wire at Lime Ridge and a large turnout gathered at Creveling Cemetery. The tale also includes croquet balls swallowed by a milksnake and local gossip about missing people John Appleblossom and fishing near Shue.
The annual Ocean Grove trip departs Bloomsburg at 7 10 A M on Thursday August 22. Tickets cover the Bloomsburg to Ocean Grove round trip with arrival 4 15 P M and return valid on any regular train to August 31 inclusive. Stop offs in Philadelphia allowed within ticket time, round trip price four dollars fifty cents.
The last Pennsylvania Railroad low rate ten day excursion of the season from North Bend Troy Belle fonte Williamsport Macanaqua San bury Shenandoah Dauphin and principal intermediate stations to Atlantic City Cape May Ocean Grove Sea Isle City Avalon Anglesea Wild Wood or Holly Beach will run Thursday August 22 1901. Excursion tickets good to return by regular trains within ten days sold at very low rates via Delaware River Bridge Route or Market Street Wharf Philadelphia. Stopovers permitted in Philadelphia within ticket limits. For rates and schedules consult hand bills or agents or E S Harrar Williamsport division ticket agent.
A surprise birthday party was held at the M. E. Parsonage in Eyers grove Jerseytown Circuit for Rev. D. Y. Brouse turning 36. About 50 parishioners and friends attended with ample refreshments and ice cream on two lawn tables. Presents were given to the Rev., and a juvenile band with paper hats and tin pans added festive humor, as guests wished him many happy returns.
Public notice of sale on Tuesday September 17 1901 at 1 PM for farm property in Mill Grove Columbia County Pennsylvania. Includes two tract descriptions with covenants on liquor sales and widow’s lien terms, administrator Owen W Cherington and attorney N Y Funk listed.
This item lists first and second week jurors by town including Bloomsburg Berwick Catawissa and Montour with names such as Elwood Ouse, Boyd Gibbons, J. W. Fry and Henry Shipton. It also notes numerous civil cases, insurers and company defendants against individuals and firms, across multiple districts and venues.
A historic notice outlines proposed amendments to the Pennsylvania Constitution. It details Amendment One to Article Eight Section One adding registration controls to voting, outlining citizen, residency, tax, and age qualifications for male electors. Amendment Two to Article Eight Section Seven is also referenced.
In the Store Doings column price pulls feature discounts for a week starting Monday August 19 to Saturday August 24. Items include Ladies Jersey ribbed vests, Bleached and unbleached sheeting, Unbleached table linen, Men's suspenders, Ladies fancy hose, Gauze shirts and drawers, Ladies belts, Neck wear, Oil cloth window shades, and embroidered handkerchiefs with sale prices ranging around 19 to 34 cents per unit.
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