Universal rights and dangers of privilege in society
A speaker argues for universal equality and education as fundamental, condemning selfish elites who plunder labor. Citing Rome, England, France, and Greece, the text links slavery and class strife to political decay and urges reform anchored in equal rights and shared humanity. The narrative closes with a call to end privilege to restore peace and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Deir
Mae
Tres
Europe
Rome
England
France
Germany
Landwell
Paer
Greece
Rpublics
Heathen Chinee poem and European tour noted in dispatch
A local column repurposes Bret Harte’s The Heathen Chinee with commentary on its portrayal of Chinese laborers. The same piece then records Louis Grossman, head of his eponymous firm, returning home from a European tour via S.S. Paul after visits to Carlsbad Springs, Barfelders Springs, and extended travels in England and Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celestial Empire
Bret Harte
Louis Grossman
Europe
St. Paul
Carlsbad Springs
Germany
Barcfelders Springs
Austria
England
Borough Council Tackles Park Licenses and Sewer Plan in One Meeting
Borough council members and citizens discussed denying licenses for shows in the town park due to church and school proximity while also debating a sewer project on Butternut Street from Maple to the borough line. The ordinance, drafted by the solicitor, would bill abutting property owners for construction costs. The first reading passed with some debate and a Polish resident’s remark highlighting concern over costs. Local action is expected soon as residents push for a swift resolution to the stench issue and sewer planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Burkett
Dorsey
Brokenshire
Yeager
Camp
Howells
Pensyl
Carlin
Thomas
Auten
Fourth Ward
Maple Street
Bastress
4Th
Sth
Vine
Butternut Street
Borough Line
Carl
Couperl
Foley
4Th Ward
Citizens Themselves
Personal notices reflect a colorful Bloomsburg transit
Sol Goldschmidt stays a few days in Bloomsburg. W. C. Boyd of Shamokin spent Sunday evening in town. Mrs. D. M. Lehman returned home after visiting St Clair. David Evans and wife visited Kline's Dam Sunday with campers. Elmer Derr of Tamaqua spent several days in town with friends. Bolden Chester and wife of Shamokin were entertained here Sunday. James Bergstresser and sister Clara were hosted by Pottsville friends. Howard Montelins of Williamsport was guest of his mother on North Oak Street Sunday. Frank Fox and wife of Shamokin visited I J Drumheller near the power house. William Delaney of the Western Union Telegraph office at A S Clarkson’s store spent the Sabbath at Shenandoah. William Kimmel and family arrived from Rhode Island and stay with George Kimmel on South Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol. Goldschmidt
Bloomsburg
W.C Boyd
Shamokin
D. M. Lehman
St. Clair
David Evans
Kline’s Dam
Bolden Chester
James Bergstresser
Clara
Pottsville
Howard Montelins
Williamsport
North Oak Street
Frank Fox
I. J. Drumheller
William Delaney
Western Union
A. S
William Kimmel
Rhode Island
George Kimmel
South Market Street
Lady's high grade bicycle in first class condition
Ad offers a well kept lady's bicycle described as high grade and in first class condition for sale at sixteen dollars. Caller asked to contact via the office for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gale
Locust Gap Notes of Residents and Social Moves
Locust Gap locals report Nicholas Daily moving his household goods to Mr Carmel and planning a new home. Miss Mary Hayden of Shamokin visits Locust Gap and stays with Mrs H J McCafferty. Martin Cain of Shamokin now leads Burnside colliery outside workings after fifteen years outside at Locust Gap. The Young Men's Social Club relocates to the Sammnit Hotel building. Bridget Cannon and Mrs Peter McAndrew attend the funeral of William Meehan at Summit Hill. A local baseball anecdote and social debates are noted along with playful references to etiquette authorities Billy Dewart and Tom Joyce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Daily
Carmel
H. J. McCafferty
Lexington Avenue
Martin Cain
Shamokin
Locust Gap
Burnside
Patrick Boyle
Young Men's Social Club
Bridget Cannon
Spring Garden Street
Peter McAndrew
Front Street
William Meehan
Saummit Hill
National Park
Surekas
Sehuytaill County
Northumberland
Ham Tiley
Ashland Telegram
Tom Joyce
Mahanoy City
Dilly” Dewart
Sunbury Daily
Billy
Locust Gap residents appointed to key mine roles
Mark Whalen takes control of pumps at Locust Spring colliery while his brother John Whalen fills his post at Locust Gap. Thomas Moore becomes engineer of the Locust Gap fan. The trio, all Locust Gap residents, are praised as careful, practical men. Also notes a Shultz Jefferson wedding in Mt. Carmel with Otto Shultz and Rose Jefferson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Joyce
Ham Tiley
Joe Logan
Miltonian
Ham
Mark Whalen
Locust Gap
Locust Spring
John Whalen
Mark
Thomas Moore
James Earley
Commonwealth Avenue
South Side
Edward Noble
Ashville Road
Fairmount Avenue
Laurel Hill
Mt. Carmel
Rose Jefferson
Otto Shultz
Providence
R. T
R. N. Harris
South Oak Street
Mary Jefferson
John Roots
Towhn
Elmira Couple Weds in Surprise Ceremony
Charles Wirt son of Ben Wirt married Viola Hedden daughter of J C Hedden in Elmira New York on a Saturday. The couple are well known and returned home last night to begin their life together in Elmira.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmira
N. Y
Charles Wirt
Ben Wirt
Viola Hedden
J.C. Hedden
Special Train to Mauch Chunk and Glenn Onoko
Special Lehigh Valley Railroad train Sunday August 19 runs Mt. Carmel 8 a m to Mauch Chunk leaving at 6 p m and Glen Onoko at 6 15 p m return trip tickets valid only on this special service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mauch Chunk
Glenn Onoko
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Mt. Carmel
Glen Onoko
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ah Sin
Billy Nye
William
Nye
Butternut River
Elmer
Derr
Tamaqua
Bicycle Bargain
Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
Ayer
R. P. Hace & Co
Nashua
N. H
Z. Z. Leaders Son
Mt. Carmel, Penna
Richard Irvin
Mount Carmel, Penna
Lord’s Novelty Store
Shultz-Jefferson
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