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Newspaper
Columbia County Republican
Location
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1901
Page
2
The Republican reports sensational claims that Senator Quay's health is precarious and failing in Florida. Senator Richard Quay counters the piece, saying his father is improving and enjoying fishing and recreation in Florida.
The piece denounces reformers who oppose a direct ballot for a straight party ticket. It argues against breaking the straight ticket and accuses reformers of labeling supporters as ballot box stuffers, defending the current voting method and unity of the slate.
The piece argues insurgent leaders and bands are surrendering to U.S. troops in the Philippines, predicting peace and order across the archipelago before summer. It questions Democratic critics of imperialism, noting Filipinos yield allegiance and administration circles consider not expanding the U.S. Army to 100,000.
The piece argues that organized directing minds boost efficiency across industry commerce education and religion. It contends superior governance and budgeting of public funds are essential to advancing democracy and improving a state through refined public instruction and broader civil progress, citing Harrisburg Telegraph.
The census bulletin shows state water surfaces led by Florida at 4 440 square miles and Minnesota 4 160, with Texas 3 490 and California 9 380. It notes Custer County Montana at 20 490 square miles the largest county, larger than several states, and lists other large counties such as San Bernardino and Lincoln.
The official Cuba sanitary report for the last month shows data on public health trends and conditions, outlining sanitary measures and outcomes. It notes variances in health indicators and references ongoing efforts to improve sanitation and disease control.
The Tribune argues the American administration modernized Havana’s sanitation with whitewashing, disinfection, street paving, and mosquito control. It contends Cuban self rule cannot safely inherit this work and urges continued maintenance under Cubans to avoid a health relapse.
The Pittsburg Times quotes Mr. Carnegie and argues that luck depends on the boy and his family. It notes many penniless youths rise to success and that wealth and learning are more accessible today. It predicts penniless boys may run things in twenty years.
A contemporary profile on Nikola Tesla detailing his equipment purchases in Pittsburg and his bold belief that wireless telegraphy could span oceans and distances without wires. The piece notes widespread criticism, emphasizes persistence, compares his stance to Morse, and frames Tesla as a hopeful possibility until proven otherwise.
Democrats and insurgents discuss reform bills for the state ballot system as the Legislature prepares to vote. The Fecht bill, a Reform Association plan, and Colonel Guffey's measure share core ideas but differ on the circle mechanism that would influence straight ticket voting.
The piece argues against forced crosses for every candidate and questions public support. It notes citizens prefer a single cross to vote a full ticket and warns that any change must not weaken safeguards for purity.
Democratic Lehigh official Jerry Roth introduces a spoof measure taxing bachelors over forty to fund homes for older widowed women. The plan creates three districts and directs $100 fees to state homes in Elmira Newcastle Clearfield and Philadelphia, with repeal blocked by a majority of residents in the homes.
The April McClure's features Hulbert on beaver country with Dugmore illustrations and Martha McCulloch-Williams on Ploughing. Andrew D. White writes Walks and Talks with Tolstoy while Josiah Flynt explores New York municipal conditions. Tarbell covers Disbanding the Confederate Army. Fiction includes Kipling's Kim and stories by Dashma Wyatt Lefevre.
The report cites US trade data with February 1901 showing exports surpassing imports by $492 million for eight months, a record high. Imports were down nearly $5 million from February 1900 and about $32 million below the prior year’s February, while overall eight month imports fell about $20 million since 1896.
Edward Henry of Seybertville notes farmers face hard luck in securing farm hands across Hazleton area and neighboring counties. He says laborers prefer mine work with year round wages, leaving farms short handed despite farmer gatherings and institutes. The issue, tied to Conyngham Valley and broader county concerns, reflects a long standing trend.
Mrs Emma Patton of Columbia and Carole Kitchen of Bloomsburg were among visitors. The new school house was occupied on the 18th. The M E Church ladies held a successful fair in William Master’s building last week. The death of ex president Benjamin Harrison was announced with regret. General moving day nears as families plan relocations within the borough. Greenwood March 25 1901.
Everyday question solved with a quick dessert. Jell O prepared in two minutes with hot water and no baking. Flavors include lemon orange raspberry and strawberry at ten cents. March 13 011 4w.
A vendor promotes four flavors Letmon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry at grocers with a 10 point price tag and a call to try it today ahead of the March 13 deadline noted as Ol-4w.
Auditor appointed by the Orphans Court of County will meet interested heirs at his office in Bloomsburg on Tuesday April 1901 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon to present claims or be barred from a share in the fund. Date March 6 1903. W A Evert Auditor.
An auditor appointed by the Orphans Court of Columbia County will attend at James L Evans law office Berwick on April 3 1901 at 9 AM to hear and pass claims against the estate of Alfred Stoudt deceased distributed by Thomas Stoudt administrator. Interested parties must appear or be barred from the fund. March 6 1901 Clinton Herring Auditor.
The United States foreign trade shows no serious decline due to import restrictions. Exports are rising, with total sales to foreigners reaching $1.49 billion for the year to February and $1.015 billion for the eight months of the current fiscal year. The Treasury Bureau of Statistics notes a likely record export level for the full 1901 year, surpassing prior performance.
Wilkes-Barre police were alerted to an abduction of Edward McAvoy on Saturday. An unseen duo seized the boy, chloroformed him, and drove him to an old shanty before he escaped. He later woke, feigned unconsciousness, and fled as pursuers closed in. The motive appears tied to a supposed heir in the family.
The Superior Court in Harrisburg handed down a decision reversing Bleiler v Muldoon in Schuylkill County. The ruling resolves a long disputed point in the case and sets new legal footing for future proceedings.
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