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Newspaper
Columbia County Republican
Location
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1901
Page
2
The Republican notes Senator Quay has been assigned to the important Senate committee on propositions while Senator Penrose remains chairman of immigration. Both are on other key committees and will shape Senate legislation. Quay is improving in health under Indian River skies.
Hon. Charles Emory Smith will resign as General from President Roosevelt’s Cabinet, effective early January, with Hon. Henry C. Payne of Wisconsin named as his successor. Smith reportedly planned action for some time but delayed at the President’s request and will return to newspaper work. Some say his resignation stemmed from a last summer telegram supporting the Insurgent movement in State politics. Payne is described as a stalwart Republican.
In Johnstown the State Grange committee on legislation produced a lengthy report, read by REPUBLICAN editors who charge it echoes partisan Democratic rhetoric. They note Hon. W. T. Creasy, Democratic State Central Committee chairman, was a member and driving force behind the committee.
Major Isaac B. Brown announced his candidacy for Secretary of Internal Affairs, subject to the Republican State Convention. He has served as deputy secretary and commissioner of railways, with a record of faithful service and many departmental reforms. He is endorsed by the Grand Army of the Republic and supported by northwestern counties and friends in Harrisburg.
Shamokin officials visited Dr Benjamin Lee secretary of the State board of health in Philadelphia seeking guidance on smallpox containment. He urged using competent officers to enforce a robust quarantine including closing schools churches Sunday schools theatres and banning public gatherings with power to arrest and fine for noncompliance. He urged spending to stamp out contagion and warned weak enforcement invites spread in Pennsylvania.
An article argues anti tariff advocates fail to rally workers who are employed by trusts. It suggests wage earners know prices and wages well and do not support drastic punitive measures, noting that hardships exist but lack evidence of large scale oppression.
Middle Division workers faced an unexpected delay on the 10th when Rogers' Collecting agency attached their pay for alleged debts to Harrisburg merchants. One hundred discovered their checks were held. twenty-three remained unaware until they sought payment on Tuesday.
Claimants totaling 700 to 900 dollars seek injunctions to stop Rogers agency from attaching wages as union leaders plan meetings. They urge installment settlements for those facing hardship and say some will receive nothing for months while efforts to identify merchants who sold claims continue.
The Econom ist argues that tariff protection benefits all laborers from railroad workers to masons and painters. New building booms surge across New England New York Philadelphia Cincinnati Cleveland St Louis and beyond driven by the Dingley law. Wages remain four dollars a day for eight hours as consumers buy homes clothing and food, proving protection aids every man woman and child nationwide.
At the monthly Philadelphia Board of City Trusts meeting officers were re-elected including Louis Wagner as president Joseph L Cayen as vice president and Frank M Highly as secretary The Girard Estate posted a monthly net income of 17629 45 and year to date 318972 93 up from 1900 while the city estate net rose to 293218 13 though down from last year Expenses climbed 34185 36 mainly due to a new Third and Chestnut building and a 14000 insurance premium plus coal purchases to hedge rising prices
In the long dominance of the slave power Southern papers and leaders used secession threats to silence Northern members who spoke up. The tactic was aimed at any confrontation with slavery issues and was carried into effect, with doubtful outcomes as the era progressed.
The article denounces Southern push to defy federal suffrage norms via state constitutions and warns that the South must obey the U S Constitution or face penalties. It ridicules threats to unite the region and return to old sectional bitterness while highlighting unequal voting power discussions.
Widespread Democratic support for strengthening the regular party system grows as insurgent Gordon Democracy allies falter. Philadelphia leaders push for open primaries while denouncing fusion tactics. Republicans maintain line with national party to prepare for statewide and congressional races.
The Pennsylvania Railroad prepares for a record year, planning to invest 27 million dollars in equipment and improvements to enable entry into New York City. Other Eastern railroads have announced similarly large expenditures, signaling a generational expansion in trade activity.
The New York and Long Island tunnels and bridges cost 40 million dollars while the New York subway nears 50 million. Railroads must remodel terminals, electrify engines, and upgrade commuter facilities. Growth in travel boosts steel and iron demand but ties up capital and signals potential years of high activity with uncertain long-term returns.
Officials of the United mine workers fail to settle the Berneice strike in Mildred Sullivan county. About 100 workers, many housed in rough shanties, receive weekly aid while a second wave of Polish and Lithuanian recruits is replaced after a fresh walkout. The union seeks a net wage rise of 10 percent, uncoupled from tidewater price quotes.
Francis Wenrich died at his Millersburg home after a storied career in railroads spanning Dauphin county. Born September 9 1801 in Lower Paxton he built the Lykens Valley Railroad and the York to Baltimore line and later led coal shipping via Summit Branch. He retired in 1867 after shaping regional rail and coal markets.
The Lackawanna Railroad plans a Summer Book featuring each town along the line with attractively written write ups and will admit a limited number of hotel and boarding house advertisements after the town section. Demand is high and policy is widened to include brief ads. Local agents have specimen pages with rates and details, copies available on request.
A dated 1901 notice promotes Kemp's Balsam as a guaranteed cough cure. It mentions a General Passenger Agent or local Ticket Agent available for inquiries, and references December 18. The ad claims the medicine works after the first dose and is sold in 25 cent and 50 cent sizes with a free trial.
An old advertisement promises Ailen's Foot-Ease powder keeps feet warm and dry. It claims to cure chilblains swollen sweating sore and aching damp feet. Sold at druggists and shoe stores for 25e with a date of December 4th, 190i-tw.
The Mother Gray nurse at a New York Children’s Home used Sweet Powders for Children to cure feverishness sharp stomach teething disorders move and regulate the bowels and destroy worms. Over 30 000 testimonials claim success and the product is sold by all druggists for 25 cents. Sample free by mail address Allen 8 Olmsted LeRoy N Y. Dec 4th 1901.
A meeting of Bloomsburg National Bank stockholders will be held in the Directors' room on Tuesday January 14 1902 between 10 a.m. and 12 noon to elect a Board of Directors for the ensuing year.
Dozens of umbrellas fur coats lace curtains and heavy curtains for Christmas gift giving. The store lists fur coats 30 to 35 dollars, ladies and children accessories, pocketbooks purses card cases and a wide range of gloves stockings and wrappers priced to attract holiday shoppers.
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