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Newspaper
Columbia County Republican
Location
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1902
Page
2
The letter argues a resident questions party loyalty and urges voters to consider individual candidates rather than the entire ticket in November. It asserts that a few GOP figures may deserve scrutiny for their stance and performance.
Senator Quay, age 69, touted as the youngest enduring political leader in the country. He seeks to crown his leadership with a sweeping Republican ticket victory in November.
The Republican party in Columbia County presents a candidate for district attorney framed as a man of integrity and honesty, emphasizing the importance of trusted leadership in county justice. The message underscores the role of the DA in safeguarding life and liberty.
The piece questions voting for Dicker man or Billmeyer in the district, arguing they are minorities in the nation and would offer no service if elected, noting that their election seems doubtful.
Godcharles has built a sturdy legislative record by voting for every bill backed by Farmer Creasy. He asserts that if Creasy misled him, the fault lies with Creasy, not him.
A hearing in Harrisburg on Tuesday and today decides which faction of the Union party is recognized, with Creasy Columbia County Unionist aligned with the Riter group. It is unclear if delegates appeared as witnesses.
In this district voters face a clear choice between O H Dickerman who supports lower tariffs and industrial decline or Fred Goddharles who backs the current protectionist policy. The line marks a dispute over how Washington representation would affect business.
Democratic leaders seek to turn the coal strike into political capital, arguing the strike under a democratic administration is unusual as workers previously accepted low wages and employment was scarce, with wages not a primary concern.
For thirty years Democrats have lost to Quay thirty days before elections and then again at the polls. The current race targets Senator Quay though he is not a declared candidate. He vows an abrupting in November that will be remembered.
The Journal of the Knights of Labor in Washington D C savages Robert E Pattison calling him the arch enemy of labor and a backer of trusts and combinations and responsible for the coal field crisis in Pennsylvania The paper notes its large circulation among workers.
The text notes Democrats aggressively target Quay this fall while he is not seeking office. It argues the tactic won’t hurt him and that he is organizing Republicans to win the nationwide ticket by a large majority.
The article reports on Democratic speakers touring the state denouncing Republican management and calling public officials thieves and salary grabbers. It notes treasury claims the current fiscal year will be the greatest revenue year, with $21,000,000 already collected and expected to reach $22,000,000, surpassing last year’s record $17,000,000.
Revenues for the next two years projected at 25 million dollars but 38 million already covered in the treasury. Governor Stone asserted plans to preserve order and put down mobs. The money is ready, with Harris disbursing the school appropriation at about one million dollars per week.
The article recalls Pattison's gubernatorial wins in 1882 and 1890, noting large Republican vote splits and defections that aided his victories. It argues critics mock Democrats for expecting Pattison to win again, contrasting past margins and party divisions with current unity claims.
The speaker argues against tariffs that differentiate between combined and individual manufacturers. He warns of banking and business disruption if trusts are prostrated and urges federal regulation and supervision instead. Focused reform could yield real gains without eroding capital.
Secretary Shaw announces plans to purchase the remaining 5 per cent bonds due 1904 at 105, removing over 19 million dollars of bonds. The 1894 1895 issue aimed to save gold reserves as government receipts lagged expenses, amid free silver rhetoric.
The piece argues for protective tariffs citing labor costs and home production. It quotes Congressman Hamilton on home versus foreign labor and asserts free trade would ruin American industry. It claims Republicans would tackle trusts in a sensible, honest way.
The Pension Commissioner reports near one million pensioners on the roll receiving aid for war disabilities or dependents. Despite 27,000 names dropped last year and similar numbers prior, the roll grew due to Spanish War disabilities, with many volunteers applying for pensions after the war.
The article notes the push to grant pensionable status to aging veterans, estimating forty thousand names to be dropped next year and highlighting an average pensioner age around 62. It contrasts U S spending on veterans with Germany’s current military outlay and lauds the government for honoring defenders ahead of the Grand Army reunion in Washington.
The article critiques a Democratic call to elect a Democratic Congress in support of the Kansas City platform. It cites Dun and Bradstreet in noting record industrial activity, more factories and mills, railway earnings up 4 percent from last year and 18 percent from 1900, high mill employment, a July iron and steel import surge, and brisk nationwide retail trade indicating a bright outlook with boots and shoes producers operating around the clock.
The Beav er Inquirer extols ongoing growth and trade, noting July business and exports surpass prior year. It argues that revenue will show a year end surplus under Republican protection and contrasts with 1892 1897 panics and factory closings under Pattison Cleveland and Democrats.
Washington dispatch reports Dr Jacob Raub of Pennsylvania demoted from Chief Medical Referee to Medical Examiner amid G A R charges of lax liberality to applicants. Dr Samuel Houston promoted to replace him. Raub criticized for incompetence and overreaching, with the commissioner praised for eventual corrective action.
Saturday night Attorney General Elkin spoke with Judge Pennypacker in Johnstown declaring his clear and lasting Republican allegiance. He addressed questions about backing the Republican candidates this fall and emphasized his intent to support the party ticket despite past gubernatorial ambitions.
The speaker states his right to seek office, recounts a hard fought primary fight, and asserts no apology for party actions. He asks supporters to stay loyal, rise above disappointment, and continue to fight for the Republican cause. He warns against leaving the party to join the opposition and stresses the party as a vessel for noble aims.
The piece argues for a Republican majority to uphold national policy, warning that Governor races alone won t secure Congress. It cites past governor votes, notes interior districts at risk from voter indifference, and urges Pennsylvania Republicans to surpass Hastings 1896 turnout to elect twenty eight Congressmen.
Due to the Carlisle Indians versus Bucknell College game at Williamsport on October 11, excursion tickets are on sale from Bellefonte Renovo Elmira East Bloomsburg Mt. Carmel Liens Harrisburg Middleburg Coburn and nearby stations. Round trip discounted fare minimum 25 cents with travel good October 11 and return through October 13.
At the State League of Republican Clubs meeting in Erie a resolution was passed praising Governor candidate Pennypacker. The endorsement lauds his judicial career as pure upright and unsullied and pledges loyal support based on his honest fearless and independent record.
A Philadelphia dairy circular urges Pennsylvania farmers and dairymen to support re election of United States Senator Boies Penrose. Signed by W. R. Bryce & Co and Bickel & Miller among twelve large wholesale butter firms, the document lauds Penrose and condemns oleomargarine interests that sought to defeat the measure.
Labor groups at a tinplate conference condemn former Governor Pattison as an enemy of organized labor. Resolutions urge union members to vote against him, citing vetoes on wage protection and lien bills and his 1892 Homestead troop deployment. The report also notes editorial critique of public disparagement of officials and Pennypacker’s statewide tour with support from Attorney General Elkin.
Single round trip fare via Philadelphia and Reading railway to Bloomsburg from Williamsport Tamaqua and intermediate stations on direct line via Catawissa branch also from Mahanoy City Ashland and intermediate stations. Tickets on sale October 7 to 10 and valid for return on trains until October 11. No ticket under 25 cents. Special trains October 9 and 10.
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