Legislature Adopts Concurrent Resolution for June 27 Adjournment
The Republican reports that on Tuesday night the legislature passed a concurrent resolution setting final adjournment for June 27.
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Newspaper
Columbia County Republican
Location
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1901
Page
2
The Republican reports that on Tuesday night the legislature passed a concurrent resolution setting final adjournment for June 27.
The Court holds Congress has absolute authority over all non-state territories. Until Congress acts, general laws apply to new acquisitions. Duties collected before the Foraker act are deemed illegal.
The Supreme Court of the State sustained the rejection of new city charters for Pittsburg Alleghany and Scranton. The court held that a legislature granting a charter may revise change or revoke it. Four judges supported the ruling with Mitchell writing the opinion and three dissenters. The legislature is thereby upheld in its course.
Gov Stone signed two bills with teachers in mind. One requires county superintendents to test provisional applicants in algebra and civil government alongside other subjects. The other creates interstate comity by recognizing out of state normal diplomas and permanent certificates in Pennsylvania.
A Philadelphia Times editorial denounces Southern states for disfranchising black voters and calls for federal protection of suffrage. It argues that if states curb rights, federal penalties should follow and suggests decitizenizing the negro by repealing franchise laws as a remedy, provoking debate among Democratic allies.
The governor denounces as class legislation a bill allowing property owners in one district to send children to city schools for free tuition while nonowners lose that right. The veto critique highlights wealthier families gaining cross‑district schooling advantages and tax equity concerns.
Senator Hanna voices Republican sentiment against tariff change asserting current manufacturing and commercial strength. He warns meddling could undermine confidence and push capital to retreat, stressing uncertainty would harm real interests despite speculative concerns. He argues conditions would worsen if tariff laws are altered.
A Cincinnati Times-Star item discusses if trusts arise from tariffs and whether abolishing protection could eliminate competition. It notes that some argue abolition would crush small manufacturers, strengthening trusts, while others say trusts exist beyond protection in free trade England.
Coray leads a small insurgent faction in criticizing the Snyder 1 million dollar public school appropriation bill as it moves through the House after Senate approval. The insurgents label the measure a demagogic ploy and seek to boost the amount to 12 million, a move voted down amid public scrutiny.
Minutes from Philadelphia report a May vote by Presbyterian delegates on creating a brief modern statement of doctrine and on offering amendments to the Westminster Confession. The action authorizes drafting experimental measures while conservatives caution that final text remains to be decided by the General Assembly and later councils.
In a dramatic move both John L. MacLaurin and Benjamin Tillman resign from the U S Senate and pledge to let South Carolina voters settle their dispute. Each claims Democrat alignment yet differs on tariff policy, territorial expansion, and voting rights, signaling a fierce Palmetto State political confrontation.
The piece compares two rivals in the South Carolina Senate contest, noting their appeals to voters on national policy and economic growth, and hints at the broader impact on Southern politics if McLaurin wins. It emphasizes primaries selecting U S Senators and the expected vigorous contest within the Democratic ranks.
Rain delays planting as gardens and lots remain unplanted. Dailey quartet provided entertainment. Rev Hoover preached at Union church and Rev Harman was ill. Decoration day set for Thursday afternoon. Children’s day plans under way. Shoe factory hiring more workers and creamery moved to upper Main Street. Mr Martyn back from New Jersey. Miss Della Harman in New York. Mrs Adler dies May 23 and burial at Orangeville cemetery.
W E Mourey’s house nearly completed as rain slows corn planting. James Creasy of Salibury visits his mother. Lafilyette Creasy of Bloomsbury visits Jeb Creasy. Minnie Shipe and Meda Creasy visit Sunbury. Grant Pifer of Watsontown visits parents. James O C Brown of Bloomsburg arrives on business. Dr H V Hower sods yard. William Hughes of Hazleton brings three horses and sells a black one to Dr D H Montgomery. Emanuel Kikendall of the upper hill buried at Brown graveyard. A R Henrie keeps a fine colt. John Richardson of Bloomsbury visits John W Creasy family.
Administrators of Daniel E. Troy deceased announce a public sale under Orphans Court orders. The Beaver Township and Schuylkill County tracts include several parcels described by metes and bounds, totaling roughly fifty acres, with structures and timber land. Sale to occur Friday June 28, 1901 at 10 a.m. on the homestead premises in Beaver Township, Columbia County Pennsylvania.
Legal land descriptions for Tracts 5 6 and 7 in Cove Township Columbia County Pa including bearings distances and boundaries. Also notices announcing Patterson bridge substructure letting rejection and relet plans bids due May 1901 and a meeting to organize a corporation to take over Magee Carpet Works.
By a majority vote of the Keystone Drug Co. partners formed under the 1899 act, the limited partnership dissolved on April 1, 1901. Wm. S. Moyer is appointed to settle affairs. all debts and claims must be presented to him for settlement by May 15, 1906.
Public notices from the Western District of Pennsylvania include a bankruptcy discharge hearing for Isaiah W. Willits of Bloomsburg with a June 12 1901 court appearance in Pittsburgh, a Columbia County damages assessment in Orangeville for Main Street widening, and sheriff sale of Henry and Mary Frane property. Also listed are mercantile license appraisals and a long dealer license appeal schedule across multiple townships and boroughs with June 12 1901 as the appeal date.
Hartman’s advertises best styles and fabrics at low prices. It highlights Sadie’s ribbed vests, gauze shirts, boys and girls underwear, men’s shirts, muslin drawers, ladies dresses, lisle stockings, and fancy hosiery with low pricing and frequent multi-item deals.
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