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Newspaper
Columbia County Republican
Location
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1914
Page
3
A Georgetown street encounter between a farmer and a passerby ends with the pair agreeing to a drink as a crow on a chimney ledge continues to shrill its warning. The farmers tale of crow pressures and rookery near Arlington frames their banter.
A limping man in Lafayette Square accepts a single white clover from a passerby. He recalls boyhood on a farm, cherishing the moment as proof the world isn’t as bad as critics claim.
A famed diner in the capital’s smart restaurant displays nerves when a piece of cutlet falls on the cloth. A bronzed guest with a heavy mustache fumbles for salt as the waiter eyes him icily, the tablecloth gleaming with the fallen fragment.
Representative Holland of Norfolk extols the regions bounty, celebrating oysters, terrapin, hams, and other seafood and meats. He traces the district’s culinary heritage from Atlantic shores to Pacific gardens, insisting the delights come from a land famed for good things to eat.
Analysis argues both parties share goals to curb interstate abuse and regulate business without stifling industry. They favor fair play, strong foreign policy, and oppose vague diplomacy. The piece sees little difference between Republicans and Progressives and urges union across states.
Commentator M C Gearhart of Youngstown says Roosevelt’s return boosts Ohio Progressives temporarily but forecasts a Democratic defeat will yield to a Republican majority as farmers align with tariff benefits. He notes weak Progressive tickets in several counties for August primaries.
The New York Sun argues that Elihu Root should remain in public life beyond his term, praising his mastery of public business and international law. It contends the Republican party and the nation would protest any retirement, insisting Congress and country need his sagacity, prudence, and wisdom.
The passage cites Colonel Roosevelt defending Morse's business methods and contrasts this with New Haven methods. It questions the moral or legal distinction between Morse's approach and New Haven, noting Roosevelt prosecuted Morse while granting immunity to New Haven.
The passage warns that Democrats face probing of their stance during the upcoming congressional election. It frames ballots as the decisive test that will determine repudiation or acceptance and urges awareness of the moments that sway political outcomes.
The New York World notes that Roosevelt opposes the idea of others holding the great office he once held and seeks to recover it rather than opposing policies or programs.
Canadians celebrate after defeating reciprocity and securing a tariff outcome that locates a $10,000,000 American steel plant on their side of the line through strategic waiting.
Pennington, accompanied by his counsel A J Williams, was found guilty of first degree murder in the Pinkerton case. The crime occurred November 7 1918 on an Edgemont farm where Pinkerton, a tax collector, was killed with a blackjack after a struggle. George H March aided in the crime, and Pennington claimed he was of unsound mind under March's influence.
Mrs Jerry Lehman of Tunkhannock was granted legal authority to chain a road after licenses for all local hotels were revoked. A jury sided with her in the supervisors suit, finding the road a private passage she could close until licenses are restored.
J E Shafer of Pittsburgh died after mistiming a signal and crashing into a cliff. J D Kerr of Richmond, Virginia, skidded into the crowd and David Davis suffered a broken leg. Dr Joseph VanKirk of Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, died of apoplexy at the finish minutes later.
Secretary McAdoo told reporters that tariff and currency revisions will not derail business. He compared the industry mindset to a boy named Freddy who asks what dinner will be, insisting on business as usual despite potential changes.
In Liverpool a popular wedding between a young clergyman and a vicar's daughter ended as Mendelssohn’s Wedding March played. A working woman remarked to another, Just think of Miss having ragtime played at her wedding, reflecting social contrasts of the ceremony.
Marjorie asks if the new tune is remembered. Judge replies that she can dance it, highlighting a light social moment with playful dialogue.
A pithy observation notes that life can feel dull even to someone who lacks the traits of a bore. The remark explores perception and self awareness in everyday existence.
Marysville reports the death of 4 year old Paul Lisbon Fenton near Monterey Tannery from convulsions after eating many strawberries. He was the son of Mr and Mrs John W Fenton. his father oversees the State Game Preserve at New Germantown. Mrs Fenton was making strawberry preserves when Paul, left unattended, ingested additional fruit. He became ill around midnight and died from convulsions.
Mt Gretna braces for the First and Fourth Brigades National Guard Pennsylvania annual patrol August 8 to 15 at the big camp grounds. Nine years for a white slaver case in Wilkes Barre as William Dane is sentenced for keeping Gertrude Miller and an alleged offense against Anna Bardisu following a five week confinement. Mary Martin defends her fort town store resisting seizure by the Central Railroad of New Jersey, then sells after officials persuade her.
A trained social worker uses a coercive interviewing tactic to elicit information from a volunteer named Mrs. Petrowsky. The scene shows the volunteer repeatedly asks about employment in a rude, mocking manner until the woman misunderstands, then proudly confirms a steady railroad job.
A Nomad chieftain contemplates a sorrowful Syrian scene after a wedding where a bride removes her teeth. The damsel tells him to cast aside regrets. He prays to Allah with uplifted hands, noting the exchanged horse may reveal a bulky error to the bride’s father, bringing tears of joy.
Mrs. Nelson O Shaughnessy attended the Colony club wedding in New York for Huerta’s son. She refutes the notion that women are weak or restricted. A club lady suggests women cannot reform husbands after marriage, and Mrs. O Shaughnessy counters with a remark about bachelor men smoked 25 cent cigars.
The report notes Bangs is pursuing stock deals but suffers a stumble on the ice, highlighting challenges in his financial moves and a recent misstep that affected his plans.
Pop asks who the underworld is and a son replies that they are the rest of the world to aviators.
Mrs. Cutler reluctantly accepts a rare dinner with the Joslins. Deaf and unable to join the chatter she concentrates on cutting steak and says she is all right as her daughter asks why she is so quiet.
A chatty exchange reveals a couple dismissing burglary risk by noting they own little valuables. The wife jokes she only has jewelry she can wear, while the husband minimizes fear of intruders.
The family jokes about their poet father being upstairs in his den, busily crafting an idol themed piece. The remark hints at a creative domestic scene with the father focused on his art and the family watching with amusement.
A quip notes that many who boast about painting towns would not bother to whitewash their own fence showing a wit about pride and effort.
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