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Newspaper
Columbia County Republican
Location
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1902
Page
2
Rioting erupted at Duryea as workers challenged operation of the Warnke Washery. A clash with Coal and Iron police wounded several, including owner George Warnke. Sheriff and deputies restored order without militia. No official word yet, but signs point to an end nearing.
The first battalion of the Twelfth Regiment under Maj. Gebert and Gen. Gobin was sent to Lansford on Tuesday to quell feared outbreaks as miners, angered by the killing of leader Bhorp by four deputies, grew volatile. Soldiers to be stationed midway between Lansford and Tamaqua for quick call.
In an interview George Shiras III states his father plans to retire from the Supreme Court early in the coming year. He cites the 70 year retirement age law as enabling voluntary stepping down from the life tenure. He notes the physical and mental demands of the justice post justify retirement.
Former Congressman William H Sowden warns Pattison faces a landslide loss in November, predicting 150000 to 200000 votes against the Democratic governor hopeful. He argues the Pennsylvania Democrats lack principle and laments being asked to stump for the campaign.
The piece rebuts Chairman Creasy of the Democratic State Committee, accusing him of misrepresenting farm and home taxes. It argues the county bears most local costs while the state pays funds to the county, contrasting with Republican policy that eliminated state taxes on farms and homes and redirected $10 to $12 million annually from corporations and personal property to fund local relief.
The Inquirer praises Ellery P Inghams novel as a well crafted historical romance. It portrays the memoirs of a youth author with vivid incident and swordplay. The reviewer notes strong narrative style and enduring interest for fans of moving scenes.
August interest and dividend disbursements total 61 042 822 dollars, eight months 629 461 214 dollars. July led with 139 462 383 dollars, August an off month. comparisons show a 3.6 million rise versus August 1901. The piece cites robust earnings across rail, industrial, and commercial sectors and predicts continued stock market gains amid a generally optimistic economic outlook.
The article notes continued efforts by Bryan’s Democratic rivals to discredit him over past support patterns. Alfred Henry Lewis cites Bryan’s 1891 voting, arguing he favored Springer due to ex Confederate ties, while Bryan’s strong 1896 and 1900 votes minimize impact. Some Southern papers repeat the claim, but Bryan remains a major figure with broad support.
The piece argues that popular savings grow amid wider wealth distribution. It cites 1901 US savings bank depositors near 6.4 million with $2 billion in deposits, up about $700 million since 1897, and notes averages of about $408 per depositor. It mentions regional distribution including Minnesota, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and Wisconsin and contrasts with New York deposits.
Financiers assert that in six years farm mortgages have been wiped out or reduced more than in any prior period. The statement notes widespread wealth distribution from homes life insurance farm improvements and similar investments as proof of this shift in the Republic’s wealth.
Former Philadelphia assistant port collector Charles Henry Jones declines to join Robert Pattison's campaign committee. He denounces Democratic money policy, endorses Judge Pennypacker for governor, and argues expansionist, expansionist foreign policy aided U S greatness. He cites Cuba, the Philippines, and past Democratic expansion as justification for supporting Pennypacker.
Washington dispatches say the Democratic Congressional Committee expects ten Pennsylvania members in the coming election, while Republicans forecast no more than five. With four current Democrats and districts redrawn by apportionment, gains seem unlikely as many counties lean Republican and key districts include Lackawanna Luzerne and Schuylkill.
The piece discusses Democratic gains and possible Republican wins across Pennsylvania districts, detailing district by district contest dynamics. It then shifts to the Robert Morris land purchase, tracing transfers from Morris to Nicholson and others, coal and timber claims, and a long legal case seeking $60 million, with a closing reminiscence about family and ancestral memories.
Government statistics show 1902 cereal production totaling about 4.13 billion bushels on nearly 841 million acres with profits for farmers estimated at $2 billion or more. Corn and wheat led gains amid abundant labor and rising yields, while land value and past prices frame the boom.
Rev Horace E Hayden of the Wyoming Historical and Geological Society thanks F Gill for a stone found on South Side noted in the Sentinel May 1. Hayden calls it a curious relic likely used by Indians as a mortar, not made by them, and cites Gravel Run area traders as early as 1728 with inscriptions claiming Gravel Creek Camp 1652. He seeks more facts and hopes to publish a paper.
The Bloomsburg and Sullivan Railroad offers a special Aug 28 29 excursion for the centennial, return valid to Sept 1 1902. Stops from Jamison City to Main Street list varying fares from 1.05 down to 0.15 with departure times and connections to Bloomsburg P and R and D L and W. Sup't D W Campbell notes a 1045 PM Aug 28 departure from D L and W Depot and a 625 PM Aug 29 return with no return special.
Orsemus H. Wheeler, long involved in a coal region land dispute, states he is confident of winning his case this time after thirty years of gathering evidence and testimony.
The son of Theodore F. Jaeger of Exmoor near Reading will be christened with Prince Henry of Prussia as godfather. The German Consulate confirms the prince’s role and sends a photo. Henry Jaeger, born on the prince’s American landing day, may be educated in Germany when older under the prince’s guidance.
A speaker recalls an almost ninety year old grandfather in an Orangeville porch setting. He reflects on Bloomsburg centennial memories, slavery in the region, and family life in a past era with roles of parents siblings and neighbors. He notes old times, school, faith, and community gatherings shaping a long rural lineage.
The document lists jurors by district for two weeks, naming numerous individuals tied to Bloom Benton Briarcreek Centre Fishing Creek Greenwood and other townships. It also records second week jurors including Berwick Briarcreek Catawissa Centralia Conyngham and Mifflin among others with names like Elijah Cromley Joseph Bitler Gideon Michael J. Wilson Miller Lewis Beishline and John W. Creasy.
The Farmers National Bank of Bloomsburg Penn invites every potential customer to open an account and assures all will receive reasonable accommodations within conservative banking standards. J. N. Thompson, Cash.
A September term civil docket lists numerous cases including Woodin versus Times Printing Co and Hartman versus Boone. Other entries name Farmers Mutual Insurance against Fritz and Bloomsburg Land Improvement against the Town of Bloomsburg with several adoptions of attorneys and parties.
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