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Newspaper
Columbia County Republican
Location
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1901
Page
2
The Republic notes Senator Quay, troubled by bronchial ailment, travels to Florida for relief. He is accompanied by family aides and Attorney General John P. Elgin. Speaker Henderson pre announces House committees a month early. Congressman Polk is named to Militia and Liquor Traffic committees.
Senator Frye of Maine helped Senator Quay move from a back row seat to the front row next to the main aisle in the Senate. Frye, as president pro tempore, noted the seat’s preferred location and welcomed Quay to the better position. The gesture underscores the long standing rivalry for prime seats in Washington.
A Philadelphia meeting of the New Jersey State Superintendent and state educators plus Pennsylvania officials endorsed reciprocal validity for life certificates of New Jersey Normal School graduates and Pennsylvania diplomas. First grade New Jersey life certificates shall be valid in Pennsylvania, with Pennsylvania advanced certificates and diplomas endorsed in New Jersey. Minor branch and regulation changes require prior notice to the other state authorities.
The Bulletin notes William J. Bryan’s claim of fully recovering from two bouts of fever and chills. It warns feverish politics may recur, citing experts who doubt permanent recovery and expect possible future relapses in the public figure.
A growing public nuisance is noted as Congress faces a record inflow of bills. Last Congress saw 14 487 measures. in the past week nearly five thousand bills were introduced. Many seek private pensions or broad national reform, but most will never be considered.
The piece argues that the practice of members introducing bills "by request" leads to abuse, labor burdens on committees, and the risk of harmful measures slipping through. It notes each congressman averages about one hundred bills and calls the process largely unnecessary outside regular appropriation bills.
A congressional bill by Flem ing of Georgia seeks a federal investigation of suffrage in Massachusetts for potential Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendment violations. The piece argues Northern voters are disadvantaged by Southern white Democrats and supports Moody in challenging Southern voting power as a national issue.
The Hebrew preacher in Philadelphia argued that Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice helps stereotype Jews through Shylock while modern fiction elevates Jewish women figures. He praised Deborah as a true Jewish type and credited Miriam Esther and other heroines with inspiring domestic virtue and religious revival in Jewish homes.
Altoona dispatch reports that John A. DuBois backed interests plan to corner the hemlock market with about 20 million dollars. DuBois agents operate across several states, aiming to control supply, with Goodyear of Buffalo and other lumber magnates joining the effort. The move envisions coordinated actions by Pittsburgh, Williamsport, South Fork and Northern fields, described as highly aggressive.
Fragmentary note suggests Roosevelt offspring could influence long debated arrangements for the president's comfort, reflecting persistent agitation among reformers and observers. This brief hints at potential shifts without detailing specifics or dates.
The article discusses Senator Lodge proposing an appropriation for an office building to house the executive branch. This would free the White House for residence and social functions, while preserving its historic character and avoiding changes to the main mansion. It notes Roosevelt children visiting the White House and the plan’s potential popularity.
Statistics from the Comptroller of the Currency show the United States has the highest total savings deposits at 2.31066 billion and the top average credit per depositor at 406.23 dollars. Germany and Austria-Hungary trail, with France and the United Kingdom also holding sizable totals.
The piece argues the President’s annual message targets anarchists as a societal threat requiring new laws, while emphasizing society must prevent crime and reform social conditions. It cautions against relying solely on legislation and calls for sound state and national social ideas to render anarchism impossible.
The piece argues free trade papers misstate the export situation noting price declines in many commodities and total export values may dip slightly month to month Yet manufacturing activity is not harmed and output rises as the home market absorbs more. Rail and car manufacturers face capacity limits restricting transportation and sales.
Economists praise current industrial surge with record home demand and freight car orders, noting banks and provincial clearings show vigor. They warn against tariff changes or reciprocity treaties that could slow growth and reverse prosperity.
Advanced sheets show 335,865 railroad employees this year up from 307,737 last year, with compensation totaling 189,204,553 dollars versus 176,762,468. Passenger and freight figures rise, per mile rates edge up, and total sources income reaches 534,214,627 dollars. Casualties last year: 9,636 killed and 48,721 injured.
Promotes Mother Gray nurse in the Children’s Home New York cure feverishness stomach teething disorders bowels worms uses over 30 000 testimonials claims never fail sold at all druggists 25 cents sample address LeRoy N Y Des 101 Aw
Millville reports visiting families from William Rote and Du J Bruner. Morris E Masters of Philadelphia visits daughter Mrs C D John. Half year Friends meeting set for the 19th. Cold spell boosts business. H Kister and Brother run 121 horse shoes. Christmas plans at Sabbath schools. Greenwood Seminary program next Saturday and two weeks vacation. Lutheran Ladies fundraiser dinner and bazaar a success. Mercury at minus 20 last Friday morning. Dec 10 1901.
Bloomsburg's busiest store highlights immense holiday stocks and eager service. The sale list features coats, furs, linen, silks, blankets, hats, and toys with prices designed to attract early shoppers.
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