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Newspaper
Columbia County Republican
Location
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1901
Page
2
The Republican Senator J. Haney CodHRAN, a district representative and partner of the Hastings administration, did not vote or voted against the confirmation of Governor Stone's appointees on Tuesday. All appointees were confirmed despite his opposition.
The conference agreement sets the sixteenth district to include Northumberland Montour Columbia and the part of Luzerne county north and west of the Susquehanna river. Sullivan moves from the old seventeenth district to the Bradford district.
In the current legislative session an insurgent coalition with some Democrats tried to block interim appointments by Governor Stone in the Capitol. The list including Durham Miller Reeder Cope and Hamilton was backed by the plot but collapsed on Tuesday as all appointments were confirmed, despite sensational yellow journalism.
The passage argues that under acts from 1834 to 1893 elected collectors must bond annually, with court approval, and that County Commissioners cannot withhold a duplicate when a bond is approved. It contends the Sentinel erred in claiming otherwise, noting the shift from appointment to popular election and the legal framework for bonds.
The legislature rapid ly passes appropriation bills as the treasury remains full. The Quay faction is credited with reforms and broad aid to public schools normal schools and country high schools while enacting a stringent anti olea law for farmers to enforce.
At Sunbury on Monday Northumberland County Republicans nominated two judges as an extra seat followed by the defeat of Kulp allies. The convention, led by Dr Will L Shin del, moved against Kulp with Witmer Oram and Dietrick among the victors and Walters unseated after being appointed by Kulp.
The Post Office adopts a new mail delivery plan for star routes in Pennsylvania effective July 1 1901. Carriers will travel by foot horseback wagon or bicycle from nearby railroad stations to serve four or five towns not reached by rail.
A new rural postal plan allows residents to install mail boxes on trees for daily delivery. Carriers will place and collect stamped mail, with mailowners responsible for box security and access. By July 1st, the system aims forwide adoption, serving almost 500000 rural residents across routes totaling thousands of miles and millions of mail pieces.
The Telegraph argues that Democratic reformers seek an easy override of the Republican majority through ballot reform. It condemns the North South contrast and mocks the notion that real reform appeals to the average Democrat while urging stringent voter limits for Republicans.
Dispatches show no progress toward resolving Pekin’s crisis as disputes over China’s indemnity and payment methods persist. Germany raises its claim by ten million dollars, while who pays for foreign guard costs remains unsettled and China protests its burden. European powers press for maximum concessions from a weakened China.
The Textile Manufacturer's Journal comments on resolutions from the Manufacturers Club in Philadelphia and ties them to actions of the National Association of Manufacturers. It questions whether they confirm or negate Detroit convention resolutions, urging no tariff discussion now while seeking reciprocal trade with certain countries and aiming to adjust duties on select commodities.
The Manufacturer's Club supports treating tariffs as fiscal policy rather than party issues and urges nonfrictional discussion. The country, however, opposes tariff revision now and Congress is unlikely to debate it, though reciprocity treaties may be possible.
President Baer denounces railroad shop strikes at Reading and rejects union demands for nine hour days, overtime pay, steam heat, and free passes. He argues unions seek control, warns workers to return by Tuesday or be dismissed, and asserts rights to hire nonunion employees. Reading, Pa., June 22, 1901.
A Sunday School event at Numidia featured Rev Charles Rhoads on the superintendent role. The talk urged active planning, evangelizing power, and strong teacher training to grow the school beyond one hundred members. Resolutions of Condolence followed for fallen comrades P B Meyer and Thomas E Geidis.
Hazleton Sentinel reports L V Co officials will decide by July 1 whether to repair the old Jeanesville breaker at a cost of 4000 to 6000 or to start building a new structure. A decision next week will determine if coal from Jeanesville resumes and if Yorktown breaker is abandoned.
Dr J J Brown and wife and daughters of Bloomsburg visited Mrs Lettie Eckroth last Friday. The festival for the Reformed Church on Saturday evening drew $56.14. Misses Belle and Vere Snyder, Dickinson Seminary students, returned home last Friday. Miss Harriet Hutchins, Hazleton teacher, returned home after ten months. Mr Mrs Alvin Keefer and Garner Keefer of Benton visited A B Creasy over Sunday. Mrs A M Cook of Bloomsburg spent Sunday at J W Creasy's. Mrs T Z Bowman visits Hazleton friends this week. Russell Andreas and wife of Wilkes Barre spent Sunday at G B Keller's. Tom Fairman of Bloomsburg calling on friends. A B Creasy laid up two weeks with a carbuncle on his right hand. Dr Theodore Fedder still on the sick list with little improvement.
The Republican newspaper offers readers visiting Atlantic City access to the latest issues at the Philadelphia Inquirer's Sea shore Bureau on Young's Pier. Reading and writing rooms are provided with staff ready to assist guests.
Lackawanna Railroad announces round trip tickets for the International Convention of the Epworth League in San Francisco from July 18 to August 31. Tickets go on sale July 4 to 12 with return limits, and various direct route options with small surcharges. Bloomsburg rate listed as 66.25 dollars. Contact local agents or T. W. Lee for details.
A cave-in at the Sib ley mine near Taylor three miles from Scranton early Friday morning alarms workers as over two hundred men and boys flee to safety. Cracks span fifteen acres. officials fear a broader collapse may follow if not controlled.
An advertisement for Allen's Foot-Ease powder claims it cures painful feet and growing nails, relieves stings from corns and bunions, and eases tight shoes. It touts sweating, calloused feet relief, with a trial package free and mail order available for 25 cents. June 5, 01-4.
The fragment details balances on duplicate taxes for 1898 to 1901, treasurer disbursements and commissions, exonerations on duplicates, and transfers to school and building funds. It lists amounts paid, discounts, penalties, and the state and local accounting entries associated with accounts ledgers and bonds.
Advertises a broad assortment of fabrics in white, butter, linen, and black. Sold in widths and patterns from 59c per yard to 2c per yard in bulk discounts. Emphasizes high demand and popularity of colors and widths with price breaks by dozen yards.
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