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Newspaper
Columbia County Republican
Location
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1902
Page
2
An unsigned letter asks readers to compare times under Democratic leadership with today. The writer argues prosperity now surpasses any previous era and rebukes voters who stick to party lines due to paternal habit.
The text critiques the Union party revealing that delegates from Columbia County previously sold their influence for free tickets to Philadelphia. It accuses the party of disrepute and notes a shift toward smarter, self-respecting delegates who no longer accept favors.
The piece notes growing obscurity about tariff revision desires. It cites Iowa where Hepburn says GOP unity exists and prosperity rules. Page County banks hold 2.75 million dollars in deposits for 24 000 residents, suggesting strong financial security. Illinois reports likewise show no tariff demand. Democratic leaders appear to abandon tariff reform as an issue.
An editorial argues Pennsylvania should establish a permanent State police to preserve public order when local authorities fail. It criticizes using the National Guard for policing, noting its training fits military duty better than street control, while praising Guard members for their service and urging a general police force to protect rural roads and suburbs from crime.
A Level meeting at Center Hall featured Judge Penny Bois Penrose urging support for the Republican path, noting rising farm values and broader prosperity driven by manufacturing growth under McKinley and Roosevelt. The speech warned Democrats against opposing the current economic tide and warned of national harm if Republicans lose ground.
The New York World reports Maine voting statewide for governor with Hill Republican 65 772 Gould Democrat 38 334 Perrigo Prohibition 4 380 Fox Socialist 1 889. It compares 1892 and 1898 results, noting Democrat losses since Cleveland era and Republican gains, and comments on Bryan's influence on Maine voters and party realignment.
The anthracite coal strike continues with no sign of settlement. Reading sources quote President Baer denying information while insiders expect a gradual end as miners lose hope, prompting a slow return to work and union disintegration.
Officials expect a rapid stop to the coal strike within days while Reading and other companies resume mining. In Schuylkill County miners at Brookside and Lincoln collieries work with an American-majority crew as shipments rise. Over twenty five miners and fifty helpers are active, with licenses to be issued to the helpers. Petitions to Governor Stone urge a special session to compel settlement and pass constitutional laws to prevent future strikes.
The Centralia American urges voters to support Fred A Godcharles a young aggressive businessman and former one term legislator. The editorial claims he served constituents well and will satisfy voters broadly if re elected citing his strong following across party lines.
The Centralia American endorses William K Lord of Mt Carmel as a strong candidate for the short term in Congress. It lauds his rise from poverty to business success and his honesty integrity and sobriety. It urges voters to elect him and believes he will safeguard their interests.
A summary notes that ads seeking help show two to three suitable jobs per seeker, contrasting with 1895 and 1896. It argues protection and the Dingey law keep workers employed at good wages, citing immigrant numbers and reduced unemployment in New York.
A Brooklyn Democratic paper notes the party faces a lack of definite policy to rally voters on as Congressional elections approach. It observes Republicans hold practical ideas on trusts and tariff, while Democrats avoid financial and war taxation topics and face a buoyant economy with a big treasury surplus projected.
A few years after critics claimed tin plates could not be produced domestically even with protection, experience shows those democratic predictions were incorrect as production proves feasible.
Captain Clark reports Pennsylvania tin plate activity in 1901 with capital at 10.5 million, output 451.6 million pounds, and wages rising. County production shows Lawrence leading. Philadelphia and Allegheny also produce outside black plate. Separate discussion recounts Republican labor laws from 1870 to 1889 protecting workers, setting regular wages, child labor limits, and mine safety.
The Capitol Building Commission awarded the contract for completing the new Capitol to George F. Payne & Co. of Philadelphia for 3,600,000 with 110,000 extra for a granite dome, or 3,710,000 total. The dome decision favored granite for exterior uniformity, with Abbey and Barnard decorative contracts pending.
From Philadelphia, Sept. 16, a correspondent highlights 35 years of Pennsylvania labor laws enacted by Republicans. The piece credits the party with protecting sewing machine workers, miners, and other laborers, citing laws dating to 1869 that shield life and limb in mines and provide wage-earner safeguards amid postwar industrial growth.
The State League of Republican Clubs holds its annual Erie convention with record attendance and a roaming ball featuring McKinley Roosevelt and Pennypacker. County Republicans take the ball from border to border, rolling it across Pennsylvania to Philadelphia, aiming to stir widespread enthusiasm.
The 4th Annual Fair of the Columbia County Agricultural Society will be held at Bloomsburg on October 7 through 10, 1902. Management promises a premier fair with rich purses in speed events and novel attractions. Races feature 2.21 pace, 2.22 trot, and 2.40 class on Wednesday. 2.17 pace, 2.27 trot, and 2.08 class on Thursday. 2.138 pace, 2.17 trot and 2.25 pace on Friday. Special railroad rates and excursion trains announced. schedules at nearest stations.
The Pennsylvania Railroad will run ten day Niagara Falls excursions September 18 October 2 and 16 with special trains from Washington Baltimore York Harrisburg Millersburg Sunbury Williamsport Lock Haven Renovo Emporium Junction and other points arriving Niagara Falls at 9 35 P M. Excursion tickets valid for return on any regular train within ten days range from $5.10 to $10.00 plus proportional rates from other points and stopovers at Buffalo allowed.
An auditor appointed to distribute the balance of funds in the estate of Samuel Hidlay will sit at his Bloomsburg office on Monday October 13 1902 at 10 oclock AM. All persons must appear and present claims or be barred from sharing the fund. Dated Sept 17 1902. t.a Guy Jacoby Auditor.
The Farmers National Bank invites every customer to open an account and promises to provide all reasonable accommodations within conservative banking practices.
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