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Newspaper
Columbia County Republican
Location
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1902
Page
2
The piece notes W. Trent Creasy as a Democratic party figure and questions his role after the State Convention. It mentions Creasy's apparent vacation and lack of recent interviews about how he plans to influence Pattison's election.
At the Tammany Fourth of July banquet Bryan drew cheers and evident support in New York. The piece notes he increased votes there in 1900, indicating strong local backing that unsettles Democratic organizers. It predicts Bryan will corner the 1904 presidential race and potentially derail his rivals.
The Jersey City Journal argues that progressive nations rely on protective tariffs to ensure industrial independence and prosperity. It contends that tariffs face opposition from wage earners swayed by demagogues seeking personal gain when governments change.
The Pennsylvania Republican Convention ended in unity as John P. Elkin and allies ceased fighting after Judge Pennypacker’s nomination. M S Quay rallied opposed factions to back the ticket, while the defeated accepted the outcome with Republican good sense.
County Commissioners Freizer Atland Jeremiah Z Hildebrand and Eli H Zaig len voted to refuse payment on five notes totaling 195000 taken as temporary loans. The notes held by four local banks mature Wednesday. Loans were made by Zelg ier Atland and the late Commissioner Mille when funds appeared sufficient. The action follows advice that the loans lacked lawful authority and the county cannot be held liable. Banks may seek repayment from the individual borrowers or bondsmen if needed. A legislative remedy may be sought to let the county assume the debt.
News notes Edwin A. Abbey, Philadelphia born artist, selected to execute mural decorations for the new Harrisburg State Capitol. The article praises his stature in modern art and his prior work on national libraries and Boston projects, noting his loyalty to Philadelphia.
A Philadelphian designed the Capitol with sculptures by a Pennsylvanian and decorations by another Philadelphian. When finished, it will be a matter of pride to every Pennsylvanian as the finest building of its kind in the country, a monument to the state’s pride.
The Inquirer argues Pennsylvania Republican papers should press national issues in the 1900 election year. It contends Democrats avoid these topics while voters are misled by subterfuge. The editorial says the fall election will choose a U.S. senator and a full Pennsylvania delegation, making tariff, money, and foreign relations national matters.
A Washington report says Secretary Hay urged China to evacuate Tien Tsin and secured an agreement for all foreign troops to withdraw. The move, praised by the Pittsburg Times, credits U S diplomacy with restraining Russian influence in Manchuria and preserving Chinese territory without American designs.
The Pennsylvania Superior Court declares wage assignments to Rogers of West Virginia unlawful. Judge W W Porter enjoined Rogers from further actions and upheld Galbraith and the railroad company’s rights. The decision cites Pennsylvania law shielding wages from debt seizures and notes lack of proof of Rogers awareness of the WV assignment.
The court ruled the act applied only when there had been an actual payment under a suit in a foreign jurisdiction and the appeal costs were charged to Rutter.
A critique argues Democratic efforts to spread wage discontent rely on false reports of hardship. It cites wage data and savings growth under protectionism, noting many workers earn well while claims of universal low pay are unfounded and dangerous to public understanding.
The Wilkes-Barre Record notes that President Roosevelt has earned broad confidence both domestically and abroad. An editorial in the Montreal Herald calls him “a great President” as he follows a path independent of party bosses.
Philadelphia July 15 Our Own Correspondent reports Judge Samuel W Pennypacker's gubernatorial candidacy uncovers a flood of vivid life anecdotes. Supporters and critics alike recount his Gettysburg defense and Pennsylvanian career, drawing on his long public record.
A detailed portrait outlines Samuel Whitaker Pennypacker born 1843 in Phoenixville as a lawyer, judge, historian of Pennsylvania Germans, and active member of the Grand Army of the Republic. It chronicles his early education, Civil War service, rise in Philadelphia law circles, and later election to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and Court of Common Pleas presidency.
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