Practicing Deception by Democratic Campaign Leaders
The letter accuses Democratic leaders led by Col Guffy and Ureasy of deception to sway voters in this year’s election. It forecasts Pattison’s defeat with a large margin, claiming some Columbia County Democrats are misled by partisan literature and will vote against Pattison, predicting a 200000 vote majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Guffy
Oll
Ureasy
Pattison
Columbia County
Jattison
Mileage Book Plans Across Railroads Stir Interest
The article notes rising sales of mileage books on railroads with talks of interchangeable books after vacations. The Pennsylvania line moves about 150 million miles annually at 2 cents per mile, with books usually covering 1000 miles for $20 and valid only on its line. The New York Central books total 7 to 10 million miles monthly and are valid on several lines beyond its own, including Buffalo & Pittsburg and Philadelphia & Reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Iey
Its
Pennsylvania
New York Central
Buffalo, & Pittsburg
Philadelphia & Reading
Tarify and Wages in Iron Rolling Mills Rise
A July 10 dispatch from Pittsburgh reports wage increases for about 50 000 iron workers in the nations rolling mills under the Amalgamated Association. The new scale ties wages to bar iron selling prices over the prior two months and takes effect immediately after joint review by workers and manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitteburg
Congress
Babcock
Insurgent appeal fails as Pattison attack questioned
Wilkes-Barre Record notes Creasy and allies push Pattison with Independent Republicans but finds the effort futile. It cites Philadelphia shifts and claims 90 percent of last year’s insurgents back Judge Pennypacker, who embodies a true Republican standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creasy
Pattison
Union Party
Philadelphia
Pattleon
Judge Pennypacker
Quay
Senator Quay
Mr. Pattison
Wilkes-Barre
State and Small Pox Epidemic Wording Warns Public
A statewide spray of smallpox warnings notes nationwide spread with many states affected. The piece urges authorities to act quickly to stamp out the disease or risk a harsher winter epidemic, stressing public awareness and energetic health measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Maine
Connecticut
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Bloomsburg School Vaccination Policy Not Overstated
A newspaper note cites a leading exchange praising vaccination of Bloomsburg schoolchildren last year as prudent. The item suggests vaccination assists remedy application and curbs disease, indicating authorities acted appropriately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomsburg
Early Pennsylvania Irrigation Toll and History in Berks County
A Department of Agriculture bulletin notes irrigation began in Pennsylvania over a century ago in Berks County with bottom lands flooded near streams. In 1899 there were 134 irrigators on 814 acres, mainly hay. Irrigated truck farming shows high returns but costs are steep, with wells, steam or wind driven pumps, and regional counties cited for benefits and scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agricultural
Census Office
Pennsylvania
Berks County
Monroe
Northampton
Lehigh
Bucks
Berks
Lancaster
Exports and Tariff Impact on 1902 Trade Figures
The article notes 1902 exports fell due to drought and high corn prices reducing cattle feed exports, with 27,000,000 bushels of corn in 1902 vs 000,000 earlier. Cotton exports rose in volume but fell in value by 24 million, while iron and steel exports dropped by about 20 million. Home demand rose imports by 70 million, and the Dingley tariff is cited as spurring prosperity, despite Democratic critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press
Polly of Tariff Revision and Prosperity
The San Francisco Chronicle argues against opening tariff revisions, insisting current laws sustain broad prosperity and oppose any disruption. It warns only selfish interests seek change and that workers broadly benefit from stability under existing revenue laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanfransisco
San Fransisco ‘‘ Chronicle
Foreign Markets and the Tariff Debate Revisited
Editorial argues Democrats rely on tariff as sole issue alongside free silver. Cites Wilson and Dingley laws with figures showing trade changes. Claims Republican tariff expands foreign markets and counters claims exports peaked, noting limited recent year data.
Penrose Seen as Hardest Working Senator in Pennsylvania
Colonel George Nox McCain notes in the Philadelphia Press that Senator Boies Penrose handles vast mail, staffs eight clerical workers, and directs offices in Washington. He cites Penrose’s record of introducing 609 bills, processing 30 000 pension claims, and distributing thousands of seed packages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Washington
Boies Penrose
Quay
Cameron
Penrose
Congress
Daily Mail
Senator Penrose
Andrews
United States Senate
New England
Senate Post Office
Hanna
Republican National Committee
United States
George Nox McCain
Philadelphia
Bryan the Prophet and the Democratic Party
The article traces William Jennings Bryan core into two presidential bids and his persistent public speaking. It notes voter admiration yet party elites doubting his fit for the presidency and predicts continued political activity despite earlier prophecies failing to come true.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jennings Bryan
Chicago
Kansas City
Hs Party
Bryan
Democratic Party
Local Notes from Orangeville and Surroundings
Orangeville and nearby towns show visits from Nicols of Dunmore Rev McLinn Bloomsburg promotes temperance rally local teachers hired for winter term Miss Ella Hurlinger to teach in Orange township and Alice Laubach to teach near Iola farms host festival attendances and social calls across Mt Pleasant Greenwood and surrounding townships include Minnie gatherings and church fundraisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Greenwood Township
Elias Reichard
Andrew Beagle
Bloomsburg
Kate Cleveland
Erie
Ella Hurlinger
Orange Township
Alice Laubach
Iola
James Montgomery
McHenry
Amos Neyhard
Blanche Eves
Mt. Gretna
Philadelphia
Amos Reichard
Milton
John Reichard
Hemlock Township
Wilbur Hicks
Plymouth
Nurel Cook
Sue Herring
Scranton
Bernard Vance
Berwick
Miss McGlown
Riverside
Benton
G. W. Tappan
Scranon
Mrs. Jarret
Danville
Bryan’s looming shadow reshapes Democratic hopes in 1904
A Chicago telegraph excerpt argues Bryan’s influence obstructs a reform minded reorganization. Cleveland Hill and Gorman face pressure as Bryan’s renewed speeches threaten to dominate the party and steer its future standard bearer. The piece notes the gold Democrats’ frustration and calls Bryan’s voice inevitable in 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Hill
Gorman
Bryanism
Bryan
Protecting the Game Decree Hits Bedford County Men
Secretary Kalbfus of the State Game Commission imposes a $100 fine on two Bedford County men for out of season deer killing. The piece urges broad public spread to deter offenders, citing rapid rail expansion and growing hunting pressures endangering wild birds and fish. It notes sportsmen’s support for strict enforcement to preserve dwindling game and habitats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalbfus
State Game Commission
Bedford County
Adams
Franklin
Chambersburg
Gettysburg
South Mountain
Pennsylvania
Machinery theft attempt at Hazleton tunnel site
A group attempted to steal valuable machinery from the Hazleton and Wilkes-Barre Traction Co. project near Warrior Run. E H Herrick of New York sublet the job, was replaced, and with Max Kaye and a bookkeeper Fox plus eight Italians and wagons, loaded gear and fled toward Wilkes-Barre. Detectives tracked them, they faced a preliminary hearing before Alderman Brown and were jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazleton and Wilkes-Barre Traction Co
Warrior Run
E. H. Herrick
New York
Herrick
Max Kaye
Fox
Wilkes-Barre
Alderman Brown
Italians discharged after aiding removal of machinery
Three men were released on bail of under 300 dollars each after appearing in court. Charles B. Lennhart and Daniel A. Fell provided bail for the three. A New York lawyer says the company owes the Herrick firm a large sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Pollock
Charles B. Lennhart
Daniel A.fell
New York
Herrick
Wilkes-Barre
Trains Resume Philadelphia Williamsport Service For Elks Meet
Beginning Thursday July 31 daily trains depart Philadelphia Reading Terminal at 11 36 p m for Williamsport and starting Friday August 1 daily trains leave Williamsport at 11 30 p m for Philadelphia resuming service. Connect to and from Eaglesmere. Low round trip rates to Salt Lake City Utah offered by Lackawanna Railroad for Grand Lodge of Elks meeting. Tickets on sale August 6 7 with return by September 30. Stopovers allowed in Colorado and Wyoming. Inquire at Lackawanna ticket agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Reading Terminal
Williamsport
Eaglesmere
Salt Lake City
Utah
Lackawanna Railroad
Grand Lodge of Elks
Salt Lake
Colorado
Wyoming
Lackawanna Ticket
Allen's Foot-Ease and Knights of Pythias Excursion Offer
Advertises Allen's Foot-Ease powder for swollen tired feet and bunions with a trial package free and 25 cent price. Also notes Lackawanna Railroad excursion tickets to Los Angeles or San Francisco for Knights of Pythias, $66.25 round trip with $11 extra for Portland return, sale Aug 1 to 9, rules on stopovers and use dates through California and Colorado/Texas routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmstead
LeRoy, N. V'S
Knights of Pythias
Lackawanna Railroad
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Portland
Oregon
Colorado
Wyoming
Texas
California
Reading Excursions to Atlantic Include Two Aug Travel Dates
The Philadelphia and Reading railroad offers two eight day excursion trips on August 7 and 21 to Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City or Sea Isle City at reduced rates. Tickets allow travel to Philadelphia on excursion day or two specified trains and from Philadelphia on any regular train to the destination. Stop offs permitted in Philadelphia both ways. Through coach service from Bloomsburg to Philadelphia departs 7 37 a m. Excursion fare is 4 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Atlantic City
Cape May
Ocean City
Sea Isle City
Philadelphia
Bloomsburg
Woman Attributes Witch Cat Curse To Illness
Mrs. Augustus Stiffel blames a black cat with glowing eyes for her wasting illness and nightly threats reported by herself and husband. A ball of fire burned her dress and arm when she threw a cushion at the creature and efforts to shoot it failed. Silver bullets are proposed to end the witch’s spell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Augustus Stiffel
Amendment Proposed to Constitution For Commonwealth
Fragmentary notice announces a proposed amendment to the constitution under Article XVIII. The brief item notes the plan to refer the amendment to the voters of the commonwealth. The wording is sparse and appears to be an early draft or transcription of the public notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Amendment text addition to section seven article three
Amendment proposes adding a requirement that any proneese special or local law be submitted to a popular vote before introduction in the General Assembly. It outlines court authorization, local advertising for 30 days, and majority approval by voters. Includes signatures and date July 30 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House of Representatives
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
General Assembly
Joint Bee
The
Commonwealth
Court of Common Pleas
W. W. Griest
County Jurors and Local Officials List by Boroughs
A detailed roster of jurors and local officials across multiple townships and boroughs, listing names for Bloom, Benton, Berwick, Briarcreek, Catawissa, Centralia, Centre, Cleveland, Conyngham, Irene, Greenwood, Jackson, Locust, Madison, Mifflin, Millville, Montour, Mount Pleasant, Orange, Pine, Roaring Creek, Scott, Stillwater, and other areas. Week two entries name W S Capwell Phoraton Freeze George Moyer Jacob Shaffer and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hartzell
Charles John
Montour
Peter F. Karsha
Mount Pleasant
Alfred Crawford
George G. Everet
Bradley Buckle
Orange
W. H. Neyhard
Roaring Creek
W. H. Beaver
Scott
Kilas Young
J. P. Creasy
Greenwood
Bruce Dildine
Bigler Eyer
Jackson
A. B. Mendenhall
Locust
J. C. Kester
J. W. Snyder
Madison
Thomas Mordan
Main
John W. Shuman
Mifflin
H. W. Boyd
Geo. B. Keller
Mr. Pleasant
Lewis Christopher
Isaiah Howell
R. W. Brumstetler
Pine
W. H. Hayman
A. B. Johnston
K. S. Creasy
Austin Uhl
Bloom
W. 8
Capwell
Phoraton G. Freeze
George Moyer
Jacob Shaffer
Beaver
Philip Rabuck
Benton ‘O
W. P. Robbins
Benton Two
Foster Masteller
Berwick
Isaiah Bower
Clark Bower
J. C. Furman
Briarcreek
William A. Laron
John W. Creasy
Millville
Josiah Heacock
W. W. Eisner
Michael Roach
George W. Remley
Bartis White
Stillwater
Gaylord McHenry
September Term dockets list multiple court actions
A long September term docket records numerous cases including Woodin versus Times Printing Co and Creasy versus railroad. adjournments, admiralty matters, land disputes, and several pairings such as Adams versus Kline and Shuman versus Harder. County, parties, and attorney references appear with a mix of civil suits and heralded claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Woodin
Times Printing Co
Mary
Kline
Rebecca J. Adams
David Shuman
J. B. Nuss
Farmers Mutual Ins. Co
Josiah P. Fritz
Thomas E. Harder
John A. Shuman
F. P. Creasy
N. & W. B. Railroad Co
Bloomsburg Land Improvement Co
Town of
Bloomsburg
John Keeler
James Pennington
Nelson_C. Hartman
Frank W. Boone
Freas Fowler
American Car & Foundry
Calvin Pardee & Co
Theodore F. Conner
Pp. M. Thornton
Frank Skeler
Fred Skeler
Thomas Elmes
Margaret Mensch
Charles D. Whitenight
James M. Javer
Lillie Atherholt
John Atherholt
Charles Hughes
G. Bryfogle
Nelson Stackhouse
L. H. Agnew
Alfred Reigle
Atty
In Fact
Roman Smoczynski Et
Sale of John C. Lemon estate lands in Greenwood township
In pursuance of an Orphans Court order, the administrator of John C. Lemon’s estate will offer for sale at public vendue on the premises at one o'clock in the afternoon a described parcel of land in Greenwood township Columbia County Pa. The tract runs along a Johnsburg to Bunker Hill road and includes specified boundaries and corners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Orphan’s Court
Columbia County
John C. Lemon
Greenwood Township
County
Greenwood
Johnsburg
Bunker Hill
Abraham Pokesee
Chesnut
Theodore
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Republican
Polly
Bryan, the Prophet
Orangeville News
Reading
Atlantic
Mprial List
SALE
Ing House
H. Mont Sana
Marvin J. Kline
Farmers National Bank
Bloomsburg, Penn
Moyer
J. N. Thompson, Cash
Towsnend
Chester
Chichester
Chichester Chemical Co
Phila
Harter
State of
J. L. Harman
J. G. Harman
M. Hassert
Ee Act of Assembly
John G.ee
Frederick
Bressier
East End Water Company
Eas
County of Columbia
W. Miller
Finley B. Riddle
Register
J. W. Hartman &Son
JG. Wells
Penn’a
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