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Newspaper
Columbia County Republican
Location
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1902
Page
2
The Republican candidate for Congress in this district is not accused of paying small wages to employees. A Republican representative in Congress from this district will be able to do more for constituents than a Democrat because he will align with the National administration.
How W K Lorp the Republican candidate for Congress from the district for the short term began life as a state picker at a coal breaker. He is today one of the leading business men of Northumberland county.
The piece argues the Democratic party seeks issues for power, not allowing issues to seek it. It claims multiple issues were pursued and abandoned, leaving the electorate rudderless and without a compass as it struggles to reach political port.
The piece argues Republicans should not vote Democratic this fall and questions whether Democrats offer better times. It urges recalling the Cleveland times and notes school board members in Columbia County may have early access to state appropriations, implying ongoing concerns about funds and honesty.
The piece urges voters to maintain a Republican majority in the House to carry on McKinley’s policy. It warns that indifference could threaten the plan and calls every Republican to rally neighbors to vote for a Republican congressman.
In Washington President Roosevelt hosts talks between coal operators and the Miners Union aides.双方 present but no agreement emerges. Operators say they are more determined than ever and the miners vow they will never yield. Time will determine the strike’s end.
The Republicans advocate a prudent trust policy while the Democrats struggle to present a remedy beyond Free Traders. The public rejects drastic anti trust schemes that endanger employment. suppression must spare industry. Chronicle commentary notes prudent, nonviolent trust control.
Governor Stone orders the National Guard to protect miners and restore order as strikers attack a Fourth regiment at Mt Carmel. Sentries fire into bushes after a stone throwing incident. Blood stains found. authorities promise to maintain law and order.
A reader notes that editor William Krickbaum appears not to be taxed for his occupation or horse in East Bloomsburg’s 1902 assessor’s book. The inquiry suggests the watchdog of the treasury would observe the law and may seek a bench seat, though the writer avoids personal controversy.
The article discusses tax record omissions related to editor Krickbaum and calls for a mandamus to correct assessments. It promotes Albert W. Day for District Attorney, praising honesty and independence from bribery, and endorses Republican unity, urging voters to support party candidates including Judge Pennypacker with national backing from the Secretary of the Treasury.
The York Dispatch comments that some Democratic leaders ignore past free trade errors. It argues experienced voters will see past the current party’s stance and favor Republicans who offer reliable bacon and coffee. The piece predicts seasoned Democrats will switch camps for better provisions.
The Democratic Congressional committee issue decries protection as safeguarding home industries while condemning free trade. It argues reciprocity as humbug, praises army actions in the Philippines, and warns that Democrats would withdraw from the islands and pursue universal free trade to benefit trusts and the nation.
Senator Beveridge argues Democratic party no longer fits America declaring it expansionary past gave way to contraction and financial vagaries. He praises Republicanism urging youth to seek progress and wealth through American opportunity, contrasting with Democracy as negation and decay. The piece casts Republicans as organized optimism and Democrats as obstruction to industry and trust woes.
October 6 1902 Governor Stone places the entire Pennsylvania National Guard division on duty across Luzerne Schuylkill Carbon Lackawanna Susquehanna Northumberland and Columbia to quell riots and protect workers trains and property. Major General will disperse troops, arrest violent actors, and preserve public order.
The piece contrasts Judge Pennypacker and Pattison on the stump, noting Pennypacker talks about prosperity and public issues while Pattison avoids major topics. It voices fatigue with reform rhetoric and criticizes Democratic candidates for sidestepping key legislative matters and local issues.
The piece argues the Democratic Party deserted its imperialism issue after a strong national stance in 1900 1896 and 1900. It notes leaders like Adams and Schurz and many senators and representatives shifted focus while pro imperialism critics and Army supporters face slander. Local items include community events and a car shop project in West Berwick and nearby towns.
The column records visits and ailments among townspeople including Mrs Matilda Liocais and her son Elmer K at Pittsburg, a Jewish trip to Danville for a synagogue visit, Lettie Deltterick with a severed hand wound from a bread knife, Sterling Hoppee with a sore foot from a wall incident, and the funeral of Seth B Bowman at Mrs Grispin’s residence with rites led by Rev Richard Gilbert. It notes Serena building a double house, Warren Frease visiting from Philadelphia, Mrs W H Woodin’s social club outing, Adam Miller illness, and families including Paul Lokr returning from Hughesville. Other mentions include Rev J J Crom visiting from Mifflinville and Maude Olzs at Thomas Webb’s in Broomish.
A quiet wedding took place at John Vance's home near town as Miss Bessie Vance married Willis DeMott of Millville at high noon. The ceremony and reception featured Effie Vance and Wilbur DeMott, with a wedding dinner and farewell salute of rice as the couple left for Philadelphia and beyond.
An ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a radical cure for scrofula and related ailments. It claims weather changes worsen the disease and that the medicine has proven merits in many homes by arresting and eradicating scrofula.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets to Williamsport for the Carlisle Indians versus Bucknell College game on October 11. Tickets good October 11 for going and returning through October 13 from Bellefonte Renovo Elmira East Bloomsburg Mt. Carmel Lykens Harrisburg Middleburg Coburn and intermediate stations at a single round trip fare with a minimum of 25 cents.
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