Subsidies Ask for American Shipping Trade Gain
The Republica notes a demand for government subsidies to support American ships and the carrying trade, arguing the benefits should soon accrue to the nation after past omissions.
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Newspaper
Columbia County Republican
Location
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1902
Page
2
Roosevelt offers lieutenant commission to Algernon Sartoris
Roosevelt offers Algernon Sartoris a lieutenant’s commission in the army. Sartoris, grandson of General Grant, has accepted. The mercury has fallen from sixty five to ten above, chilling early spring birds with sharp air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Leutenant
Algernon Sartoris
Gen. A. §. Grant
Coloneel Bryan Plans Farm Barn and House Project
Coloneel William Jennings Bryan will occupy the barn on his farm while building a twenty thousand dollar house. A well furnished home and a ten thousand dollar barn stocked for business indicate his pursuit of agriculture as a paid enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jennings Bryan
Chronic kicker seeks sun and success above all else
The passage portrays a man who constantly criticizes his neighbor, town, county, state, and nation yet longs for personal prosperity. He would ride the elevated transit rather than a subway, feeling a rush of blood and happiness from his own rising business prospects.
Railroad Orders Signal Growth Under McKinley Era Policy
A major American railroad firm orders nineteen thousand steel cars and two hundred sixty locomotives to meet rising traffic. The piece lauds trade expansion and credits the McKinley Roosevelt administration for pro growth policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Roosevelt
Unclear Political Critique on Tenure in Office
A fragmentary critique remarks on a figure who has granted courtesies and seeks to lead the judicial branch, implying adherence to life tenure for himself. The line ends with the adage about the ass knowing its master, signaling skepticism toward power.
Thomas Dunn EnGuisH Dies. Author Of Ben Bolt
Prominent New Jersey figure Thomas Dunn EnGuisH dies at home. A lawyer by training he studied medicine and journalism, served his district in Congress, and was noted for his public affairs work. He is best remembered for the song Ben Bolt which delighted poetry and song lovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Dunn
Ben Bolt
New Jersey
Congress
College girls of Bryn Mawr aid fire emergency
The college women volunteer firefighters at Bryn Mawr calmly issue orders and help subdue a fierce campus blaze. This new phase of modern womanhood shows they meet emergencies well, though a tiny mouse may still rattle their composure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Mawr
Navy to be second to none says patriotism and pluck will win
The speaker asserts the American Navy will soon rival any on the seas with superior ships gunners and fighters and that peaceful aims require strong military support to prevent conflicts. He urges generous backing for both army and navy to secure the peace proposition.
Peculiar office holders and a reform label described
The piece contrasts two figures described as holding office by different means. One is said to serve the country with credit, while another is said to hold by machine influence and a phrase about Boas. A chattel mortgage on public "pap" inspires branding others as spurious, with Democrats calling the hybrid sentiment reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boas
Proponents of Tariff Reforms Face Debate Amid Prosperity
The speaker warns against changing tariff policy while the nation enjoys unprecedented prosperity and busy business activity. A reference to Blaine compares the Democratic Party to a man on a moving train who sees little until it has passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Democratic Party
London
John Beattie Crozier
John Atkinson Hopson
New School of Economist
Crozier
Hopson
England
America
Germany
Mamouth Trust
Mr. Crozier
Hobson
United States
Weather Extremes Across the Nation Mark a Varied Week
A severe northwest blizzard and snowstorm grip the region while the middle and eastern states encounter floods unseen in four decades. Maine reports three foot ice, California and Arizona harvest ripe oranges, the South markets ripe strawberries, and people in the Philippines wear pajamas hoping for an iceberg breeze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Middle
Maine
California
Arizona
South
Philippines
Prince of an Empire Tours the Republic with Gratitude
Primos Hener returns safely to his native soil amid cautious protections after a visit by an imperial representative. He received strong ovations as he toured, admired by locals and officials for his manly conduct and dignified observance of the host nation. The trip highlighted cordial relations between two vastly different governments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Primos Hener
World Sees Impending Guzat Political Crisis Worldwide
A Guzat led crisis threatens global peace as nations brace for impact. Analysts warn the conflict could disrupt international stability and trigger widespread economic and diplomatic repercussions beyond Guzat borders.
United States Holds Peace Amid World Powers Controversy
The United States appears pivotal as Europe debates the Anglo Japanese alliance. France and Russia question the alliance while inquiries to Germany Austria Italy seek neutrality stances. If major powers stay neutral, war could erupt, with the United States likely drawn in to safeguard its interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
England
Japan
France
Russia
Busela
Germany
Austria
Italy
Statehood and the bigger risks of new territories
The piece argues against rapid territorial statehood driven by political gain. It warns that admitting new states changes federal balance and Electoral College votes, potentially shaping nationwide policy. It also urges prudence toward Cuban annexation and Cuba's capacity for self-government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Massachusetts
Congress
Cuba
President Eyes Separate Provisional Government for Danish Islands
The President plans a distinct provisional government for St Thomas St John and St Croix upon acquisition to address local needs while fostering ties with Porto Rico. Separate laws and instruments are urged as Danish Island conditions differ from Porto Rico and consolidation offers little gain despite potential savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Thomas
St. John
St Croix
Porto Rico
United States
San Juan
Governing Islands Requires Localized Colonial Policy
The piece argues Porto Rico’s governor cannot impose uniform laws on the Danish islands. It advocates adapting laws to local needs for St Thomas, St John, and St Croix, noting their distinct revenue systems and economies. It urges careful, expedient measures to protect commerce and welfare while preserving autonomy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Rico
San Juan
Ponce
Charlotte Amalie
Christiansted
Washington
St. Thomas
St.John
St. Croix
West Indies
Danish Islands
N. Y. Tribune
Cost of Our New Navy Shows Near Hundred Million Spent
A Senate-ordered review of the Navy’s expenses 1883 to 1900 outlines the cost of seventy seven ships added to the fleet. Total outlay approaches 130 million for authorized and begun vessels with large sums for hulls machinery armor and equipment. Oregon Massachusetts Indiana Iowa Maine Brooklyn New York Texas Columbia and others feature in cost tallies and premium credits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Senate
Navy
Department
Congress
Kentucky
Illinois
Alabama
Wisconsin
Oregon
Massachusetts
Indiana
Iowa
Maine
Brooklyn
New York
Texas
Columbia
Minneapolis
Jefferson and the Shipping Subsidy Debate Revisited
The article argues that Jefferson favored shipping subsidies to protect American trade and seafaring. It notes his 1785 proposal to fund packets and his 1791 state papers urging relief for New England fisheries, arguing subsidies, drawbacks, and protection were practical tools for a robust foreign carrying trade. It contrasts Jefferson with anti-subsidy factions and connects these views to ongoing protectionist currents in Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Old
Democratic Party
Jefferson
United States
Paris
Richard Henry Leg
New York
Havre
Post Office
Washington
New England
Alexander Hamilton
Cost of Warships and Designs in the Navy
A discussion of building costs for U S warships, noting higher build prices but lower upkeep relative to older ships. The article compares vessels like Maine Texas Kearsarge and Kentucky, estimates design costs by department, and concludes new ships provide good value for money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Alabama
Virginia
Nebraska
Georgia
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Colorado
Maryland
South Dakota
Maine
Texas
Norfolk Navy Yard
Kearsarge
Kentucky
Sun
Eastertide Seashore Promenade Draws Grown Folk East
The piece argues Eastertime at the seashore refreshes mind and body and notes Atlantic City leads in promenade fashion. It reports Philadelphia and Reading Railway running extra fast express trains with Pullman cars to Atlantic City Cape May and Ocean City from March 29 to 30, with specific Philadelphia and New York departure times and return schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Fifth Avenue
Rittenhouse Square
Cape May
Ocean City
Philadelphia & Reading
Chestnut St
South St. Ferries
Philadelphia
Delaware Lackawanna West sale on round trip to New York
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad will offer round trip tickets to New York at one fare plus $1.00 on Wednesday April 2 1902. Tickets are valid for return through April 7 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Co
New York
Estate of Rebecca Merrell of Scott Twp Notice of executors
Estate of Rebecca Merrell in Scott Township reports letters testamentary granted to Thomas W. Merrill and Charles G. Merrill. Creditors and claimants must present debts or demands promptly for settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Merrell
Scott Twp
Thomas W. Merrill
Charles G. Merrill
Jennie A. Wagenseller
Notice of meeting of creditors in bankruptcy
In the Middle District of Pennsylvania the bankrupt William H. Small of Roaringcreek, Pa. was adjudicated on March 20, 1902. The first creditors meeting is April 9, 1902 at 10:00 AM at the Referee’s office in Bloomsburg, Pa. Creditors may attend, prove claims, appoint a trustee, examine the bankrupt, and transact related business. A. W. Day, Referee in bankruptcy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of the United States
Middle District
Pennsylvania
Illia
William H. Small
Roarinecreak
County of Columbia
Wilneefe Small
Bloomsburg
A. W. Day
Local Notables and Properties Listed in District Register
Berwick Kinney Hayman Benton C W Fidler ioomsburg Frank Eyerly Centralia John Kinney Cleveland J L Fisher Conyngham James J McDonald Fishing Creek Baltas Hartman Aaron Bogart E A Bershtine Franklin Charles Hughes Greenwood Alfred Heacock Enos Hart man Grier Girton Madison Lloyd Phillips Montour David Mauser James McBride Boody Mr Pleasant G L Johnson Henry Kline Orange H C Bowman Pine Hiram Pratt D W Robbins Jackson Willits Sitler
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berwick
G. L. Johnson
Henry Kline
Orange
H. C. Bowman
Pine
Hiram Pratt
D. W. Robbins
Jackson
Willits Sitler
Jury panel names listed for county townships
The document lists jurors by township for the first and second weeks, including Beaver, Benton, Berwick, Bloom, Briarcreek, Catawissa, Conyngham, Fishingcreek, Franks, Forest, Center, Locust, Maine, Millville, Mifflin, Mt. Pleasant, Orange, Pine, Scott, Stillwater and others with multiple names such as Davis, Ash, Edison, Brittain, Belig, Herring, Kelley, Conner, McGinley, Bowman, Fisher, Hinderliter, Shultz, Evans, Seybert, Gerrity, Stackhouse, and many more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver
Lloyd_Davis
Benton Two
Frank M. Ash
Benton Boro
Catawissa
Herman Belig
Tobias Berning
William Levan
C. C. Mensch
Forest Eager
Center
Charles Conner
Elsworth Low
H. A. Schweppenheiser
Conyngham
Michael McGinley
Fishingcreek
Wesley Bowman
L. M. Creveling
Geo. Labar
Franklin
Jerre Kostenbauder
Soen
Wem Morris
Charles
Samuel Hinderliter
Amos Johnston
Benton
R. L. Shultz
Berwick
Francis Evans
Wilson Eves
A. F. Martz
Charles E. Ross
Bloom
Charles Culp
C. 8. Furman
Charles Fetteroff
A. F. Girton
I. J. Strausser
A. W. Wintersteen
Benson's Porous Plasters Cited For Cold and Pneumonia Prevention
An advertisement extols Benson's Porous Plasters as quick relief for chest cold symptoms and a preventive against pneumonia. It urges use at first chest cold signs, claims rapid action, and notes availability through Seabury & Johnson with 25 cent price and prepay offer in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Seabury & Johnson, Mfg. Chemists
N.Y
Public Sale Of Bloomsburg Property In 1902 Case
Writ directs public auction at Bloomsburg Court House on March 29 1902 at 2 PM. One and one half story brick building and lot at Southeast corner of West 6th Street and railroad right of way. Seized in Frank Ulmer and Henry Ulmer vs Theodore F Conner. property to be sold as Conner's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas of
Columbia Unty
Bloomsburg County
West 6Th Street
Bloomsburg & Sullivan Railroad Company
Bloomsburg
County of Columbia
State of Pennsylvania
At Stone Foundry & Machine Works
E. B. Brower
Bloomsburg Sullivan Railroad Company
Frank Ulmer
Henry Ulmer
Ulmer Leather Company
Theodore F. Ner
Theodore F. Conner
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Republica
Government OF the Danish Islands
Pune
Chicago
Petrel
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas W. Merrell
Charles C. Merrell
Executore Espy. Pa
C Rand Jurors
Es County
R. W. Smith
Mifflin Township
Gheriff's
Daniel Knorr
J. J. Wagenseller
Columbia County
H. J. Clark
Kellar
East Main Street
Bloomsburg, PA
Drs. Hook & Hook
Townsend
Clothing House
String Orchestra
R. E. Hartman
I. W. Hartman & Son
W. H. Moore
Cor. Main and Iron Lts
J. G. Wells
Penn
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