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Newspaper
Columbia County Republican
Location
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1901
Page
2
The House passed a Snyder bill Tuesday to create a $1,000,000 appropriation for public schools. Governor Stone had vetoed similar plans two years ago. The money will be paid in four installments of roughly $250,000 each. On final passage there were seven negative votes.
The conference report on the company store order bill is adopted in both legislative houses and awaits the Governor's signature. The bill imposes a 25 percent tax on all store orders for merchandise at company stores.
Old-time Democrats in Columbia County fret over current party rules after a dull convention. They note no excitement as vote counting and declaration loom. Critics question the loss of past methods and wonder how long party rolls will stay in force.
Senator William Flinn concedes in a public interview that the insurgent effort to unite with Democrats to defeat Senator Quay has collapsed. He attributes his change to a bid to oust him as Allegheny County Committee chair, a move that failed when a candidate aligned with the State administration won the post Friday night. Recorder Brown of Pittsburg says the party will not tolerate dissent from the majority’s will.
The author questions who wrote the Democratic Convention resolutions. The piece suggests a patch quilt approach with each committee member contributing, then merged into one. It notes Columbia County provided a State Chairman and criticizes ripple effects on ripper legislation and local farmers unaffected by bosses.
The county Democratic convention met to nominate associates and surveyor candidates amid light turnout. Delegates to the state convention were named from Bloomsburg and neighboring towns. A later afternoon show at the Grand Opera House featured a blunt platform and pointed remarks about oleomargarine and the republican party’s influence in Columbia County.
Critics say free traders shift to tariff issues after the Supreme Court dismissed imperialism. An alleged Canada interview with M Siegfried of France misquoted him as hearing from President McKinley about the aide changing views.
The piece mocks the free traders as foolish for opposing tariffs. It notes that the Babcock bill may perish, reiterates his stance against changing duties on sugar wool lumber and similar products, and argues true reform requires protecting iron and steel alongside other Wisconsin products including beer and sugar.
The article argues the Dingley tariff benefits outweigh any per capita cost of 3.01 dollars. It asserts war-time prosperity with full employment, high factory orders, a surplus and a shift of the U S from debtor to creditor. New York is praised as the world financial center.
In 1896 after McKinley’s election the Protection and Prosperity platform faced Free Trade jibes about prosperity. The piece shifts to praising Prosperity as a guest welcomed by the public, noting four more years with renewed invitation.
The governor signed a law establishing disorderly conduct penalties for loud boisterous or obscene language in public rail cars and parks. Offenders face fines up to ten dollars or up to thirty days in jail, with magistrates ordered to remit collected fines to counties quarterly.
Governor Stone approved a bill by Senator Helderbaugh amending the 1876 act to regulate insurance agents brokers and foreign companies. The measure targets corporations insuring mutual principle risks from travel accidents to injuries and damages from unknown contingencies and trade pursuits.
A proposed bill mandates health insurance corporations to accumulate and maintain a reinsurance reserve or emergency fund equal to half the premiums on unexpired risks under one year and a pro rata share on longer term risks. It will limit liability to $10,000 per accident and require explicit policy language. Exclusions include relief associations for employers and fraternal orders not employing paid agents.
A Malinta monument commemorates Col. Harry C. Egbert U S Army mortally wounded leading the 22d U S Infantry on 26 March 1899. The stone base and Krupp gun were placed after years of effort by Maj. Kulp and allies to preserve the site near Malinta.
Col W P Breckinridge, former Kentucky congressman, argues Americans will not accept Bryan’s currency or territorial views. He says the party must nominate a platform appealing to Bryan dissidents and regular Democrats to win, noting retention of new possessions and Supreme Court opinions as settled facts.
President Robertson of the British Chamber of Commerce argued that Britain’s trade decline with the United States, France, and Germany stems from protective policies in those nations. He predicted Britain would adopt a protective tariff, noting free trade sentiment accompanies the downturn and Cobdenism has failed to sustain Britain’s advantage built under protection.
The author argues that despite England adopting Cobden’s free trade theories its fall behind in the race for commerce is a serious indictment of the policy.
The article discusses whether an international tribunal created by the Hague conference could resolve the indemnity dispute with China and notes the U S suggestion to refer the matter to arbitration. It argues settlement hinges on broader power interests and affirms the U S stance for fair dealing while avoiding entanglement in bonds.
An editorial from the Philadelphia Times argues that Alabama Virginia and other old Southern states seek to disfranchise the black vote through educational and property tests. It warns the move would reduce representation and electoral votes, urging a Supreme Court opinion to settle the issue. The note asks local democrats for reaction.
President McKinley formally rejects a third term, stating he will not seek or accept a nomination. He says his aim is to serve through his second term and return to private life, with gratitude for the public support. The letter is dated June 10, 1901 from the Executive Mansion in Washington.
Ursinus College marks its thirty first commencement in Collegeville with baccalaureate services led by President Spangler and Rev D W Ebbert. The sermon from I Corinthians urges graduates to fight internal vices and live a concrete moral life through duty and self discipline.
A sermon urges graduates to concentrate their aims and power, discipline the vital forces, and keep a steadfast, noble life. It cites a cynic's death and a preacher's call to avoid selfishness, kindle inner fire, and press toward the prize with unwavering resolve.
Real estate sale of seven tracts in Columbia and Schuylkill Counties described in detail. Tract 1 lies in Beaver Township with two houses on existing lands. Tracts 2 3 4 5 6 cover timber and farm lands across Beaver Township North Union and Schuylkill County with metes bounds and references to adjacent owners and features. Tract 7 completes the sequence with remaining rights and parcels. Affected parcels include parcels known as the Chas Shuman tract and Daniel Troy homestead with extensive measurements and landmarks.
Sir Harvey H Harris of Wilkes Barre Pa opens the Bon Ton Lunch Bazaar opposite Buffalo Terminal Station at the Exposition Grounds. He serves as Treasurer of his Command and as Deputy in his district and is known as a genial ardent Malta worker. Rev William H Hiller will receive John Knox Commandery No 12 in his Wilkes-Barre church on Sunday June 23 and will preach a special sermon.
The Sentinel notes William Sheppley, known for painting around town, was ordered to leave and is described as a Bloomsburg Normal School graduate. He is the son of Daniel Shepp, a landowner whose tract forms the town of Sheppton. He has previously clashed with police on several occasions.
Two factions at St. Casimir's Polish Catholic Church in Mahanoy City clashed Monday as rivals sought to remove Rev. Mark Janauskiewicz. The dispute led to a mob entering the rectory, fights and pandemonium, until Burgess Michael Leonard and a citizen posse restored order.
Cures painful feet smarting nails and instantly relieves corns bunions and sweating. Makes tight shoes feel easy and offers a trial package free. Sold by druggists and shoe stores and by mail for 25 cents in stamps.Allen S Olmsted Le Roy NY June 5 01 4w PT
Advertises ladies skirts in colors with bishop sleeves and flounced skirts priced from 1.25 to 1.50, dotted duck skirts with white trim at 1.39 to 1.50, black and navy options, and imitation linen skirts at 56 cents. Also boxed cakes offered at 25 cents per box.
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