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Newspaper
Columbia County Republican
Location
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1902
Page
2
The piece contrasts two political scenes, asking why bolting is treated as a crime in Pittsburgh yet a virtue in Philadelphia. It questions Wannamaker aligned papers for condemning rogues while praising boosters who influence primaries and nominations.
The Ohio Democratic bloc shows little optimism about tariff revision as a national campaign issue. Representative Grosvenor points to a stronger Republican win and notes business leaders prefer stability under the current Dingley era prosperity.
The navy plans to dispatch Rear Admiral Higginson with the North Atlantic squadron to Venezuelan waters amid fears of anarchy after the revolution. The force includes battleships Kearsarge Alabama Illinois Massachusetts, gunboats Marietta Machias and Potomac, totaling heavy firepower to project American influence and protect lives and property.
President Roosevelt pushes party unity by ousting Collector of Internal Revenue for the First District Penrose McClain. Select Councilman William McCoach to succeed, signaling a shift away from McClain who aligned with insurgents and bolters in Pennsylvania. The move aligns with Quay’s benched influence and strengthens ties to the White House.
Record shows only four railroads placed in receiverships in the year ending December 31, all small concerns. Total mileage under receivership was seventy three miles with bonded debt and capitalization around $627,000. The figure marks the smallest railroad insolvencies in twenty five years. contrasts with 1893 when seventy four railroads totaling over 29 thousand miles faced receivership and massive bonds.
The report notes the Pittsburg and Western leads with 343 miles of lines while yearly foreclosures run low since 1882. It contrasts with 1900 when over 3,000 miles were foreclosed and capital reached $190,000,000, suggesting most wrecks from the eight years ago have been cleared.
The article argues that some Massachusetts ministers oppose increasing the navy, labeling them degenerate and narrowly focused on anti production. It cites ties to education debates and Mugwump belief opposition, while noting steel production growth and price drops from naval buildup benefiting American industry and harming foreign exporters.
Auditor General Hardenbergh warns that many firms in Columbia County may lose charters under a bonus law requiring payment of arrears on capital stock. Blank statements on due bonuses will be sent to deficit corporations, and reports must cover original stock and all increases up to May 21, 1901.
In his annual report Prof. Nathan G. C. Schaeffer criticizes early 1900s state aid for township high schools noting funds were wasted on costly maps and tools of little value and sometimes used to cut local taxes. He urges raising high school appropriations to reach all districts amid shifting populations. Berwick News reports local notices of deaths and social updates amid other town items.
Dr. Schaeffer discusses compulsory education as the key reform, noting reci procity in teachers licenses with Virginia and New Jersey and pending talks with California New York and others. He emphasizes school officers must enforce the law with skill and seek public cooperation to improve instruction and attendance.
An 19th century advertisement notes Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children from a nurse at a New York Children's Home promising to break up colds in 24 hours cure feverishness headache stomach troubles teething disorders and destroy worms. Sample mailed free from Arlen S Olmstead LeRoy New York. Jan 8 024-w.
By writ of Fira Facial issued from the Court of Common Pleas of Columbia County Pennsylvania the brick factory and adjacent land in Bloomsburg are set for public auction at the Court House. The sale debt arises from Geo E. Lockwood vs Bloomsburg Canning Company with Sheriff Daniel Knorr handling the process. January 15 1902 Miller attorney.
I W Hartman announces retirement and sale of I W Hartman and Son business. R B Hartman states stock must be sold now with cash proceeds in hand, requiring several thousand dollars to close the business.
A dissolution sale begins Friday January 1 1902 offering 2485 yards unbleached muslin and reduced prices on Canton flannel dress goods silks and lace. The sale lists ladies coats skirts and dresses at deep cuts and includes wool skirts, comfortables, bed blankets and various ribbons and mittens. Numerous color options and yards priced per item appear throughout the list.
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