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Newspaper
Columbia County Republican
Location
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1902
Page
2
The article argues workers want fair wages not trusts and urges continued earnest work. It predicts W. K. Lorp will win a strong vote for Congress in the short term. It notes voters can reward a young breaker boy who rose to public life and comments on a County commissioner race.
A close observer notes Godcharles has Dickerman on the run and mocks the nail trust while praising the Republican ticket as fit and capable. The speaker asserts the party will perform well next Tuesday.
Dickerman publishes a list of workmen who swear they never received 89 cents a day. He questions the affidavits of Stevenson, Koch and Montague while criticizing Republicans who sit at home and demand personal requests for support from candidates.
A reader argues that despite higher living costs, claiming better employment prospects would show stronger prosperity. The note challenges politicians to acknowledge full economic conditions and historical employment context.
The voters of Columbia county favor Albert W. Day for district attorney, upholding the honest conscientious and fearless approach exemplified by the incumbent John G. Harman Esq. They express confidence in Day to continue the same standard.
A political voice warns that regardless of Democratic clamor a tariff will be needed to shield domestic markets and workers, arguing that a Democratic Congress would push free trade bringing hunger and distress.
A large number of soldiers on duty in the anthracite districts are ordered home. Provisions are made to take the vote of those remaining in camp. The Governor has appointed commissioners to handle the elections in the several regiments.
The article states Pennypacker’s majority will exceed 150000 and could reach 200000 with no doubt about his election. It cites endorsements from the New York World and the New York Herald as independent in politics, urging every Republican vote.
Readers press Chairman Creasy to address theColumbia county Democrats who feel discouraged and fear being misled again before next Tuesday's election as he weighs Patti son’s majority and a promised victory for the party.
A Democratic candidate for Congress faces a staged denial in county papers under the headline campaign he nailed. Affidavits claim a wage dispute. the piece argues the charge targets laboring men rather than every mechanic and urges acknowledgment of the truth.
Voters in Columbia County favor judiciary independence from party politics and are urged to back Judge Kurt for reelection. The piece argues that cross party endorsements can improve courts and appeals to all voters to support him for continued efficiency and public trust.
John O. Koch testifies as a Milton, Pennsylvania employee of Murray Dougal and Co Limited. He states Charles Heber Dicker man served as Secretary and Treasurer. Koch earned eighty nine cents per day. Sworn before Justice D E Auverst on October 18, 1902.
The Democratic candidate for the Legislature in Clarion County is arrested on a charge of participating in a take-off on the appropriation to the Clarion Normal School. He denies culpability and no Republican has been arrested.
County commissioners confront ballot form issues after George W. Sterner lists as Citizens Party candidate for County Commissioner. Renaming and column placement sparked conflict with existing parties. commissioners rule Sterner’s name must appear in the Citizens column. Critics suggest Sterner sought cross party leverage, risking Democratic voter support.
Republican State candidates tour western and northern counties to spontaneous ovations. Enthusiastic crowds hail them with bands bells torches and red lights. The displays reflect popular trust in the party and suggest a growing Republican majority in Pennsylvania.
The State Treasurer reports year end receipts totaling 22 million, up from 17 million last year. The Lancaster New Era notes the strong economy and questions Democratic claims of widespread treasury looting, suggesting Pattison and allies push to control funds.
A telegram from Luzerne County Lithuanian Polish Society president W S Sabava praises Senators Quay and Penrose for their role in ending a coal strike. The message says 25 000 members will support the Republican party in thanks and future backing.
The piece argues high food prices benefit U S farmers who circulate money to factories and households. It asserts 1900 manufacturing output at 13.0 billion with 12.5 billion consumed domestically. It claims tariffs protect home commerce, keeping Europe from freely accessing the American market and sustaining U S labor and production.
The Press urges a strong Republican turnout in Pennsylvania to maximize Congressional gains and support for Roosevelt era policies. It argues the statewide majority should be large, notes Governor and Judge Pennypacker candidates, and calls party committees to push interior-district campaigns to surprise with victories.
The article highlights Senator Quay’s polished oratory delivering extracts from a Pittsburgh speech. He disputes bribery and coalition charges, lists allegations against Democrats, and references a 1898 Altoona convention dispute. It also covers the Wyoming Historical Society meeting with Indian relics near Wilkes-Barre and continued preservation efforts led by Christopher Wren.
Chas G Montague testifies as Peace Justice in Milton Pa that Charles Heber Dickerman served as Secretary and Treasurer of Murray Dougal Co at eighty nine cents per day. Sworn before William C Milner on October 18 1902.
A political tirade from the Democrat critic blames Charles Heber Dicker man and Fred A. Godcharles for betrayals in party splits. The piece predicts voters will rebalance support in November by backing rival candidates including McCormick, Dickerman, and others, arguing time will settle old scores.
The piece argues that price increases are driven by factors beyond tariffs and cites rising meat, fruit, and vegetables in England and Germany. It notes that these nations face high costs despite not having tariffs and points to exports and global market dynamics as the underlying cause.
The final week of Pennsylvania canvass expects a sweeping GOP win. Projections show Judge Pennypacker likely elected governor by a large margin, Republicans to win 27 congressional districts, with four of the remaining five in doubt and widely anticipated to prevail.
It keeps the feet warm and dry with Allen's FooteHase powder curing chilblains swollen sore and damp feet. Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children claims to cure feverishness bad stomach teeth ing disorders move bowels and destroy worms with 30 000 testimonials. Also Lackawanna Railroad offer for discounted round trip tickets to New Orleans for November 8 9 10 with 50 cent extension option.
Notices announce applications to the Governor on November 17 1902 by Bert Snodgrass M H Dale Victor Kuch A A Underwood E A Oberrender H G Frederick C W Miller and others for the Town Water Company to supply water in Bloomsburg Pa and by Snodgrass Frederick Campbell C W Miller and others for the Center Water Company to serve Centre Township Columbia County Pa The administration of Mary E Neyhard estate is also recorded with letters granted to the administrator and asks for debts and claims to be settled.
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