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Newspaper
The Semi Weekly Item
Location
Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1900
Page
1
The platform calls for a self controlled interoceanic canal, no surrender of Alaska, fortifications on the Pacific, no entangling alliances, free trade with Puerto Rico, independence for Cuba, home rule for the Philippines, opposition to trusts, a vigorous foreign policy, and the adoption of a constitutional amendment for popular election of U S Senators.
The document lists the democratic slate for state offices including Auditor General P Gray Meek of Centre and Congressmen at large Harry E Grimm Nichols M Edwards of Lycoming with District Presidential Electors such as Hugh Moore H Pernberger Matthew Dittman Horace Hoskits Adam K Walsh N M Ellis and others. It names several additional electors including Wa S1 James Bell Ww Hastings Dallas 8 Barnhart Harvey W Haines and Samuel W Black among a long roster.
A June 1900 report notes 800 workers left jobless after the National Tube trust shuttered all branch houses nationwide. The piece pokes at the supposed public benefit of trusts and the era’s proclaimed prosperity.
The Valley Forge Field Day Committee met in Philadelphia to finalize preparations for a large memorial event. The celebration aims to attract a vast Pennsylvania audience and spur efforts to transform Washingtons winter camp into a national park.
The British faced a 25 000 strong Boer force with an 800 000 man army employing vast home resources and rapid sea transport. The campaign contrasted with the American Revolution as Boer forces fought alone, wounded, with limited foreign aid, while Britain benefited from France's aid in the earlier war.
The Shenandoah Herald argues for reducing advertising rates for home merchants, opposing foreign ads. It condemns accepting low-rate foreign advertising and notes a proposal from an Elkhart carriage factory rejected for not serving local merchants.
Regular tutes are sought from the parties compelled to pay. This brief notes enforcement of dutiful payments by those legally bound to contribute and outlines the ongoing collection effort.
Pawnee Bill's Wild West show drew large crowds for both matinee and evening performances. The article notes high audience enjoyment and a rare absence of gambling around the venues. Major Lilly pledges to prosecute any gamblers near the shows. Frank Frost, a famed globe trotter and press agent, visits the office. he previously ran a Calcutta newspaper and a Singapore theatre.
William Bache recovering from a mining accident and near full return to mining. Patrick O Toole and family visited Locust Gap friends on Sunday. Funeral held for Hugh Tye, longtime Locust Gap resident. Ancient Order of Hibernians held a monthly meeting. Banns published for Frank J McDonnell and Mary Ruane and for John Onior and Lena Grathwohl. Utica and Locust Gap marriages upcoming with local support.
The article notes Cronje is confined on St Helena in Napoleon Bonaparte’s old Longwood residence. It contrasts cabinet feelings in France, British restraint, and the island’s damp climate. It recalls Napoleon’s surveillance and illness, suggesting Cronje faces similar captivity and isolation.
Dr. A B Longshore will dedicate Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays to patients at Mt Carmel beginning June 1. E A Longshore will lead the mechanical department. Those seeking work on those days may engage services.
For the G A R Encampment in Gettysburg on June 29 the Pennsylvania Railroad will sell excursion tickets from all stations in Pennsylvania at one fare round trip. Tickets available June 2 to June 11 with a minimum fare of fifty cents.
John Curtis of Ludlow Pennsylvania claims to be the youngest Shriner and Thirty-second Degree Mason in the United States. He joined the Masons in 1899 at age 21 and became a Thirty-second Degree Mason in Pittsburgh later that year. He was later made a Noble of the Mystic Shrine at Zem Zem Temple Erie. Zem Zem Temple has grown to 598 members in nine years. Curtis has been named as a delegate to the Imperial Council meeting in Washington in May.
A remnant of the St. Helena women's flag associated with Napoleon was sold in London. The flag was said to have caused Napoleon’s coffin to be conveyed to the Belle Poule for transport to France. The embroidery was by Ludy Roberts of Lady Smith, reflecting a long tradition of women with military connections creating such emblems.
A 1900 notice lists candidates for the Legislature Jury Commissioner and Register and Recorder. Names include Reade J. Fisher Shamokin Pa Miles Dougherty Sree Ana Crist e George F. Gessner Coal Township Peter J Criste Muton Pa F Van Vendier Northumberland Pa inviting support under Democratic convention rules and pledging ticket backing.
The article portrays Collier Platt and his wife Mrs Platt as inseparable in life and influence. It notes her behind the scenes political role and her devoted care ensuring the Senator’s health through years of public strain. Her absent absence would deeply affect his life and leadership.
An anecdote recalls Queen Victoria seeking a thimble. she buys a too large thimble from Mrs Symond's shop. A Scotswoman at the counter, unaware of the monarch, makes a humorous remark that amuses the queen and becomes a royal family proverb.
The article notes a shift to lighter bicycle chains this season, moving from earlier heavy three-quarter inch links to narrow one-eighth to three-sixteenths inch chains. Dealers guarantee these lighter chains resist strain like heavier ones but will wear faster and require careful construction from higher grade metal.
In France a law bars women from setting type at night and the owners of La Fronda, a women’s newspaper, face trouble for violating it.
Ensley Alabama expands from about 500 to 5000 residents in eighteen months as steel mills and other industries drive rapid growth. The surge reshapes the town and local economy with new jobs and development.
The report notes construction costs for a cable system around $2,000 per mile and states that current submarine line investment exceeds $200,000.
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