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Newspaper
Columbia County Republican
Location
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1901
Page
2
A long article notes John Wanamaker trying to block rival streetcar franchises in Philadelphia after a new electric railway law. Wanamaker offered 2.5 million to veto the ordinance, but the mayor rejected the move, leaving Wanamaker to regroup. The piece then recounts a separate 19th century family dispute over Lafayette estate and a related notarized conveyance, with trial testimony and a later expected new suit.
The article argues the state treasury shows rising funds under a Quay dominated legislature, listing large increases for private institutions, state hospitals, and penitentiaries. It notes total reported increases to $5.59 million from $2.79 million and urges Columbia county Democrats to reconvene for a new resolution.
The Iowa senator declares he will not seek the Republican nomination in 1904. Asked about possible nominees he cites Governor Shaw and says he is too old at 72 to run. He would be 75 at the convention and prefers to let younger men compete for the honor. He praises President McKinley’s record.
The Pennsylvania State College graduation exercises last week attracted large statewide attendance. Fifty-one graduates earned degrees across Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Mining, Chemistry, and General programs. Most graduates plan immediate work with national firms, with many more applications pending in Mechanical Engineering. Sixty-two of Pennsylvania’s sixty-seven counties are represented among the students, led by Allegheny and Lancaster. Local representatives include W A Merkel of Berwick, W M Reber of Bloomsburg, and J H Allen of Bloomsburg, who was in the class but died March 10, 1901.
A trial before Judge Ferris in Wilkes-Barre returned a verdict for the defendant over a note dated 1852 valued at $444.44 with interest totaling $2,240. The Franklins are heirs of William and Ron Franklin, deceased owners of the old Huntingdon Mills homestead and farm, originally tied to the grandfather.
A donor has pledged 100000 for a new Chinese chair at Columbia University. The message cites China’s ancient language and law, rising Sino-American trade, and the need for language knowledge amid growing industrial ties. The note underscores broad commercial and cultural importance of understanding China.
Representatives of Gen. Cailles sign an agreement for the Filipino leader to assemble his 600 followers and surrender to American authorities in Luzon. His capitulation is expected to end major insurgent activity on the island, with Mindanao and smaller islands also being pacified as rains end.
The Supreme Court ruling on federal bankruptcy law limits how payments to creditors within four months before filing can qualify as preferences. It neutralizes certain arrangements by treating rapid money transfers as potential estate deprivers, affecting creditors seeking dividend participation.
The opinion rejects debtor preferential payments as improper, noting honest creditors are harmed by dishonest debtors favoring relatives. It allows creditors who want dividends to refund the money, but those who keep it forgo dividend rights. Protests from merchants are anticipated, yet a law change seems unlikely.
The President rejects a third term, saying eight years should be the maximum. He notes diplomatic and national policy considerations require a denial, and he urges a peaceful transition as various capable candidates emerge.
This excerpt extols Cuba joining the world powers under US tutelage after independence from Spain. It predicts a Cuban republic in full operation by end of 1901 with US troops remaining briefly, a close US-Cuba relationship, and potential later annexation under favorable conditions. The article stresses adherence to US constitutional models and Monroe Doctrine safeguards.
A heavy wheat crop this year will boost prosperity across the country. Farmers have feared insect and weather damage, but the recent weeks have reduced anxiety about farm conditions as hopes rise for an average yield.
The article analyzes how Western grain movement drives railroad earnings and Wall Street, noting bumper wheat prospects and a shift in global demand. It cites a projected 675 million bushels harvest, a drop in visible supply, and exports accounting for over 22 percent of the international trade balance, with Europe and Asia increasing purchases.
The piece laments the Democratic party’s poor condition after a hard war era, citing Bryanism as a lost line and questioning what new issues the party can offer. It cites Senator West and ex Congressman Breckinridge on unity, platform, and relations with new possessions amid a debate over free trade and tariffs.
The Berwick council of the Royal Arcanum held an open Monday evening session with a well arranged program of recitations vocal and instrumental music and addresses. A large number of ladies attended and light refreshments were served. Delegation from Bloomsburg shared in the hospitality and local members listed include F. B. Hartman Co. D. Lynn J. W. Eyer and others.
A party of ladies and children left Bloomsburg for Greenwood to honor Mrs Shoemaker on her mother Mrs Shoemaker's 84th birthday. Attendees included many Bloomsburg residents and relatives from Melville Orangeville and Greenwood. An elegant dinner and supper followed before they returned home.
A well-dressed young woman, said to be from Philadelphia, tried twice to kill herself in a Wilkes-Barre police station on Sunday, fearing disgrace to her family. She used a dress rope to hang herself and later strangled with a braid before being rescued and released by Mayor Nichols.
Mabel Elizabeth daughter of Capt and Mrs J.8 Cowen married Harry D Laycock of Wyoming Pa at the bride’s Rockton home in a five o'clock Wednesday ceremony conducted by Rev T T Creswell Beloit. The bride wore white swiss muil with valenciennes lace and carried bridal roses. They will reside in Wyoming Pa after a Buffalo and East honeymoon. Numerous out of town guests attended.
Shake Into Your Shoes, Allen's Foot-Ease powder relieves painful smarting feet corns bunions and sweating. It promises instant comfort making tight or new shoes feel easy and offers a trial package free. Sold by druggists and shoe stores with mail options and stamps. Address Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy New York.
An auditor appointed by the Orphans Court of Columbia County Pennsylvania will distribute the estate balance of Louisa Wolf deceased. The hearing will address duties of Otto Wolf and William Wolf as executors and take place at the office of the Honorable Gratinerring in Bloomsburg on June 19 1901. Debarment from future claims is noted for those failing to appear.
Administrators of Daniel E Troy deceased expose seven tracts of land in Beaver Township Columbia County and North Union Township Schuylkill County to public sale on Friday June 28 1901 at 10 oclock A M. The properties include multi county parcels with homes outbuildings and timber lands totaling about 155 acres plus other noted lots and boundaries.
Advertising copy describes navy and black duck dresses with sailor collars and braid trim, corset improvements, and embroidery fronts in sizes 32 to 42 priced from 2.25 to 0.25. Also features new black mohair skirts, red white and blue Bloomsburg celebration decorations, tissue festooning balls, wreaths, large stars, parade plumes, shields, and bunting flags with prices from 19c to 3.00.
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