Bryan Paid Tribute But Critics Demand Honest Policy
A 1902 editorial critiques William Jennings Bryan's lecture tour and its aims to revive a presidential renomination. It questions his foundation on government by equal returns, contrasting it with the ideal of greatest good for the greatest number. The piece also notes his Civil War veteran status and endorses Wesley R. Andrews as a strong party candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
United States
Philippines
McKinley
Nebraska
Col
Cuba
The South and the Tariff in Whig Era and Today
A New Orleans Item column reflects on Southern tariff views from the Whig era to modern times. It notes states historically aligned with tariff support and praises Clay era leaders while arguing the South now supports protection for industries from sugar to cotton goods. It emphasizes regional manufacturing growth and mutual tariff interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
North Carolina
Kentucky
Tennessee
Georgia
Alabama
General Taylor
Louisiana
Henry Clay
South
Prentiss
Sharkey
Sharkey, Hillard
Gua Henry
Eagle Orator
Marshalls
Stephens and Toombs
Graham
New Orleans
Endorsing Wesley R. Andrews for Public Office
Fragmentary notes praise Wesley R. Andrews as a private secretary and secretary of a committee. The text references the Pennsylvania region and Washington relations and an observed endorsement, but details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley R. Ane
Penrose
L Committee
Pennsylvania Re
Washington Wamereas
Tariff Tinkering Opinion From Lowell Courier
The Lowell Massachusetts Courier criticizes calls for tariff tinkering. It argues such changes disturb business, hurt workers across classes, and would not cure abuses, urging readers to reject demagogic proposals amid a year of prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Mass
Courier
Flinn Quits as Pittsburg Leader Reshapes Republican Ties
The Ozark era political figure Flinn resigns from political life after a damaging setback at the polls. His abrupt exit ends a period of domineering influence in Pittsburg, prompting calls for harmony within the State Republican ranks and a shift toward greater party unity.
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Flinn
Pittsburg
Magee
Trade conditions in weather disrupted markets
Trade conditions remain unsettled as weather and transportation disruptions affect prices. Wheat corn and cotton rise amid iron and steel jitters and a pig iron shortage while embargoes on telegraph telephone and rail add to business disturbance without creating lasting price shifts. The flood and storms cause direct losses and broader economic disruption.
Trade trends and price shifts amid rail and textile disruptions
The piece notes floods intensifying transport delays with bridges and lines damaged, slowing freight and coal regions. Cotton, wheat, and corn respond to supply constraints while prices edge up. wages for 1902 appear set by 1901 levels amid limited speculation and ongoing financial transfers abroad.
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Neebak
Scotland
North
England
United States Steel Corporation
West
Steel Trust
Fall River
New York
New
Judge Agnew 93 Dies. Juraist of Beaver and State
Daniel Agnew died at his Beaver home Sunday at 93. A Pittsburgh native, he moved to Beaver, helped draft the 1837 constitutional convention, served 12 years on the Seventeenth district bench, and joined the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in 1863. He shaped Civil War era law, supporting the Union and legal tender, and led the court from 1873 to 1878 before retiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Agnew
Beaver
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Alleghany County
Seventeenth Judicial District
Butler
Mercer
Lawrence
Supreme Cortu
Agnew
Supreme
Treasury
Union
Pennsylvania Anthracite Coal Field Abstract Described
The U S Geological Survey releases Third Part of its twenty second annual report describing The Pennsylvania Anthracite Coal Field by H H Stock. The field covers long narrow upland valleys in Pennsylvania and its condition affects millions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Geological Survey
United States Geological Survey
Pennsylvania
H. H. Stock
Anthracite Coal Field and Industry Overview
A detailed panorama of Pennsylvania's anthracite region outlines geographic basins, workable coal areas, and historical development. It covers production scales, mine技ning methods, labor composition, equipment, consolidation trends, and cost factors with dates from 1762 to 1901 and notes on ports, railways, and market prices.
Bryan buys cattle for barn and house on a large farm
The Terre Haute Tribune notes Mr. Bryan purchasing many blooded cattle for a new ten thousand dollar barn behind a newly erected twenty thousand dollar house on a thirty thousand dollar farm. It recalls his 1896 remark that if McKinley won the rich would get richer and the poor poorer, and counters that Bryan’s current prosperity answers that claim.
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Bryan
McKinley
Terre Haute
Allentown Wins Case Over Liquor License Fees
Judge Albright ruling March 3 ends county treasurers commissions on liquor license fees paid to municipal treasuries under Brooks law. City of Allentown defeats County Treasurer Hartman, awarding $406 and affecting two years of prior suits. Remarks target Treasurer Snyder and reformer Krickbaum.
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Allentown
Philadelphia Times
Albright
Sylvester J. Hartman
Snyder
Krickbaum
Local Notes From Welliversville and Surroundings
Roy Sachs moved to Orangeville last Tuesday the 4th, and the vacated house will be used by Thos. Watt of Millville. Henry Bennet of Iola returns to Welliversville. Harry Crawford buried his little son last week. Leah Manning visited friends nearby. John A. Lee and Addison B. Kester deal in fast horses. The General reports a fine stepper for sale cheap for cash. Buckle and Mason cut corn fodder and sawed wood for farmers. Bruce Kitchen visits Millville weekly. David Fetterman to work for Harmon Mordan this summer. a first class mechanic. Bradley Laycock building a house in Dutch Valley on the Waller farm. Lake care boys consider delaying sleigh sales due to potential more snow. David Loreman sold stock and farming implements, plans to move to Berwick. John Drake has been sick two weeks but improving. Miss Mary Evans visiting Rhorsburg. Mrs Will Curtis visiting here.
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Quehanna River
Susquehanna
Daleware
Lehigh
Lackawanna
Luzerne
Carbon
Schuylkill
Northumberland
Wayne
Wyoming
Sullivan
Columbia
Dauphin
Lebanon
Mauchbhunk
Lehigh River
Coal Waste Commission
Harrisburg
D. W. Smith
Wyoming Valley
Connecticut
Obadiah Gore
Philadelphia
Cape Cod
Boston
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Messrs. Pierpont Morgan & Co
Erie Railroad
Bureau of Mines
John A. Lee
Addison B. Kester
Buckle
Mason
Bruce Kitchen
Millville
David Fetterman
Harmon Mordan
David
Bradley Laycock
Dutch Valley
Waller Farm
Lake
David Loreman
Berwick
John Drake
Mary Evans
Rhorsburg
Will Curtis
Danville
State Game Association orders dogs killed for chasing deer
Harrisburg dispatch reports that game wardens must shoot any dog running deer after letters to the State Game Association. Two Clinton County hounds near Beech Creek allegedly drove two bucks into the Susquehanna where one drowned and the other was killed. Kalbfuss may send an agent to execute uncooperative owners.
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Harrisburg
State Game Association
Clinton County
Beech Creek
Lock Haven
Susquehanna River
Kalbfuss
Scranton
United States District Court
Blooming Grove Park Association
Pike County
Archibald
United States Supreme Court
New York
New Jersey
Reward Offered for Milk Wagon Attack Suspect
A $100 reward is offered for the name of the person who shot through a milk wagon on January 10 while en route to Bloomsburg. reward paid after arrest and conviction. The notice is signed by Edward W. Ivey on March 5, 1902.
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Bloomsburg
Watergraphs to Turn Water into Colorful Pictures
A new novelty in the Philadelphia Press promises water and a brush create watercolor art without skill. The Watergraphs print in black ink and reveal color images when touched with water, suitable for children and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Press
Sam Lloyd
Sunday Press
The Musical College opens spring term in May
The Musical College in Freeburg Snyder County Pa is praised as well equipped. Tuition and board for six weeks cost 33 dollars. Spring term begins May 5. Catalogue available from Henry B Moyen Director. Feb 26 3t.
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The
Musical College
Freeburg
Snyder County
Henry B. Moyen
Cash for Paper Mill Wood Deliveries in Pennsylvania
Paper mill seeks wood supply from local producers. Wood delivered to Pennsylvania Paper Mills at Catawissa. Contact GRANT HERRING president or H. A. M KILuTP treasurer in Bloomsburg for terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Paper Mills
Catawissa
Grant Herring
Pres
H. A. M Kilutp
Treas
Bloomsburg
Irondale Electric Light Heat and Power Company Charter Notice
Notice of intent to apply to the Governor on April 7 1902 for a charter under the 1874 act to form Irondale Electric Light Heat and Power Company. The purpose is manufacturing and supplying electric light heat and power to Bloomsburg and vicinity. The petition lists Wm S Moyer J J Brown Wm M Reber C W Runyon Jas C Brown N A Funk C A Kleim Grant Herring OC M Creveling and H A M Killip as organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Pees Eae
Moyer
J. J. Brown
Wm. M. Reber
C. W. Runyon
Jas. C. Brown
N. A. Funk
C. A. Kleim
Grant Herring
OC. M. Creveling
H. A. M’killip
Act of
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Irondale Electric Light, Heat,and Power Company
Bloomsburg
Notice of letters testamentary grant and debt claim request
Letters testamentary have been granted to the undersigned in the above estate. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims or demands are to present the same without delay. March 5, 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartman
Bloomsburg
Porgis
J. B. Robison
Waller and Creveling Trustees Bond Case in Columbia County
In re account of D J Waller Jr and C M Creveling trustees for holders of bonds by Bloomsburg Carpet Works totaling fifty thousand dollars. Court of Common Pleas Columbia County No 1 February term 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Waller, Jr
C. M. Creveling
Bloomsburg Carpet Works
Court of Common — Pleas
County of Columbia
Bloomsburg & Swan Railroad Company
Blasburg
Pesylvania
Falls
Keystone Foury & Machine Works
B. Brower
Bloomsburg Sullivan Broad Company
Frank Ber
Henri Ulmer
Ulmerather Company
Theodore ¥. Conner
Theodore FI. Coer
Dee. T
Court of Common Pleas of
Columbia County
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Aghe Reyubliom
Wesley RB. Andrews
Andrews
W. BR. Andrews
Tse
Tide Water
Stock
Welliversville
Roy Sachs
Orangeville
Thos. Watt
Henry Bennet
Iola
Harry Crawford
Leah Manning
Edward, W. Ivey
T.f
Townsend's Clothing House
Merchan
Magic Color Pictures
Ne County
R. W. Smith
Mifflin Township
H. A. Whillip
Solicitors
Benson
Seabury & Johnson, Mfg. Chemists
N.Y
Ecree
J. J. Wagenseller
Jennie A. Wagenset Len
Executrix
Uditor
BR. R, John
I. W. Hartman
Cldren
Ajon Gingham
I.W. Hartman & Son
Bloomsburg, PA
Dr. Peal
Meyer Brorers
Aving
Bill Gidding
J. G. Wells
Crt of Common Pleas
Bloomsbur County
Satuday
Daniel Knorr
Day
C. G. Peick
L. E. Waller
Titees
Sheriff’s Sale
Court of Common Pleas
Court House
O. B. Mellick
Mathew McReynolds
J. L. Ditlon
John M. Clark
William Neal & Son
A. D
Mathew
Atty
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