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Newspaper
The Semi Weekly Item
Location
Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1901
Page
1
The piece argues for valuing skilled engineers over lawyers and doctors, urges professions to publicize themselves, and notes rising demand in industrial sciences. It critiques taxation without representation and favors maintaining Constitution alongside colonies, while stressing career shifts toward engineering and public visibility for professionals.
A wary note on local schemes offering jobs and business loans in Philadelphia. The pieces often require entrants to deposit hundreds of dollars to “join” with hidden risks, with many cases deemed shady or off color despite some claims of good faith. The piece warns of pervasive dangers amid broader economic fears in Europe about American industries.
The piece argues that the industrial slump in Germany, France and other European nations stems from American competition and outlines varied proposals to offset it. It notes America leads in finance, industry and invention, provoking envy and calls for practical solutions.
At a Pottsville council meeting the street lighting contract was debated The Welabach Gas Lamp Company competed and offered an electric arc lamp at 80 dollars per year for ten years plus free lighting for all public buildings in Pottsville The proposal highlighted local illumination needs and contractual options for the town.
The Philadelphia and Reading Route offers day trips to Atlantic City from Philadelphia or nearby towns with morning departures and evening returns. Hotels stay open year round and patrons can extend their visit. Ferries depart from Chestnut Street and South Street, with Pullman parlor cars on express trains and smoke free engines.
The semi annual United Mine Workers convention will be held in Pottsville on June 18 and 19 with 250 to 300 delegates expected. Local districts are electing delegates and no major business is planned beyond routine topics. The Central Labor Union will host a large picnic on June 18 in conjunction with the gathering.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets from all stations on its line to Kansas City for the Imperial Council Nobles of the Mystic Shrine meeting in Kanrag City on June 11 and 12. Tickets on sale June 7 to 9 for a round trip fare plus 2 dollars, valid for return from Kansas City June 11 to June 17. See ticket agents for rates and details.
The American Flag Association with headquarters in New York City asks citizens, municipalities, schools, and patriotic groups to make Flag Day June 14 memorable as the first in the new century, marking the adoption of Old Glory by the Continental Congress.
The Easton works of the Lehigh Valley Railroad Co remains hampered by a machinists strike. Last week the firm hired one non union boilermaker and one helper to replace strikers in the boiler department, bringing total boilermakers to six and helpers to sixteen.
A measure now before the legislature would bar superintendents teachers and school directors from acting as book agents in their counties amid allegations of corrupt practices by educators in the western part of the state.
A brief note promotes custom tailoring to order a fine suit at yA Stief, highlighting professional fit and personalized service.
The Passengers Department of the Pennsylvania Railroad announces the 1901 edition of the Summer Excursion Route Book. It describes major Eastern resorts, 1700 routes, and fare options with maps and illustrations. Available June 1 at ticket offices for ten cents or twenty cents by mail from Broad Street Station.
Candidate notices announce for Judge of Northumberland County and District Attorney positions. Walter Shipman, Voris Auten, RB Savidge, and Herbert W. Cummings among others pledge support for Democratic nominations and party tickets.
Deputy Revenue Collector Clay Evans appraised 61 half and 67 quarter barrels of beer from the Conshohocken Crystal Springs brewery agency in Shenandoah. The total valuation reached 238 dollars and 58 cents. The stock will be sold at public sale this week with the government treasury to receive the proceeds. No arrests have been made.
A public road in Coal township east and north of Maysville has been condemned. The park and Coal Run road ends are closed, directing traffic to the new road that runs due west from the east park. Drivers are now funneled through Johnson City or Brady.
A New York Sun letter enumerates countless terms for drunkenness, contrasts ancient attire purchases with 1516 trivia, cites a patent medicine boast, quotes a harsh critique of the Cherry sisters, and lampoons stage performers with vivid, coarse imagery.
A collage of quips from various papers on marriage, work, and home gossip. The speakers range from a neighbor, assessor, and jus tice to parents and applicants, highlighting humor about privacy, credibility, and social roles. The tone imitates light, period newspaper humor.
A romantic saga recounts Lord Dalmeny bringing a deceased wife from London to Thorpe for burial as he and the living husband Mr Gough share the solemn duty. The scene ends with a joint funeral and Dalmeny’s quiet grief, the tale marking a rare instance of two husbands at one grave.
At the Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company's annual meeting in Philadelphia on Tuesday the following were elected directors for the ensuing year George G. F. Baer, A. J. Antelo, John Lowther Welsh, George Thomas, Henry A. Dupont, Henry P. McKtean, Samuel Dickson, Chas Steele, Josephs Harris.
Benjamin James formerly on the National Executive Board of the United Mine Workers now sells for the American Suspender Co. of Cincinnati Ohio. He has begun work and reports strong early success.
Unclaimed letters include Mrs Bridget Wilden Miss Ida M Catfman Maryloin Jones KF M GottsroH John Henningter A C Mrs Chas Wetzel Frank J Grey Alvin Maury Mrs George Radle Miss Alice Wetzel and other names at 43 North Walnut.
In a morning court held in Squire Amour's office Judge Savidge ordered John Ingley Jr to Glen Mills House of Refuge after parents described him as a child with unmanageable taking qualities. Constable Detrich escorted the boy to his future home.
Judge Walter received a musical tribute Monday evening as four Mt. Carmel bands gathered at his home to pay honors to the new judge. The event marked a rare show of town-wide respect for a local official.
For sale on reasonable terms a hotel and double block located on the corner of Second and Market streets. Apply to Mrs. Mary Harris, Mt. Carmel, Pennsylvania.
Property notice states building lots available at the exchange on easy terms. Apply in person at J. HK. Castress' law office for details and eligibility.
The Scotsman notes that blood has germ killing properties, possibly due to white blood cells or lymph. Studies suggest blood may kill typhoid and cholera germs but not plague, leaving open questions about how blood confers health and safety amid common microbes.
Rail timetable details numerous weekday and Sunday departures from Philadelphia to Mt Carmel and connections to Reading Pottsville Tamaqua Williamsport Sunbury Alaska Shamokin and Shamokin area with times for New York Enid Philadelphia Reading Pottsville Tamaqua Kroickville Frackville Williamsport Sunbury and Alaska services.
Timetables for leaving Philadelphia and Atlantic City stations show weekday and Sunday services to Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City Sea Isle City and New York with express and accommodation trains. Parlor cars on all express trains and detailed times listed. officials W G Besler Edson J Weeks note Reading Terminal Philadelphia as origin.
Direct connections with the best ones entering Cleveland Detroit Chicago Omaha Butte Portland Seattle and all other western points. Fast time low rates unsurpassed equipment traversing scenery. For train times and full particulars consult D Powers P. & R. Agent.
Trains from Mt Carmel list weekday schedules to Shamokin Sunbury Harrisburg Philadelphia New York Baltimore Washington Williamsport Lock Haven Elmira Buffalo Rochester Niagara Falls and others. Harrisburg departures include Pacific Express Firstura Express Mall Fast Mall and Pennsylvania Limited with arrivals at Altoona and Pittsburg. various westbound options and Pullman vestibune cars. Time cards and full information available at the station ticket office. J B Watchinson General Manager Genl Passenger Age
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