Wealth, Power, and the Call to Public Control
A speaker argues powerful corporations seek to be left alone while labor needs protection. He urges state ownership or taxing to curb monopolies, warns wealth corrupts, and cites legends of Saladin and rulers as reminders riches fade at death. He calls for vigilance to keep wealth in public hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victun
Wisdudai
School of Industry
Saladin
Alexander
London
Paris
New York
Grim reflection on souls and wealth in spiritual gain
A fragment reflecting on mortal souls whether poor or rich based on spiritual riches, hinting at continued discussion with a pause for future continuation.
School Board In Session in Local Meeting
The local school board met in a brief session Monday with attendees Anthony I A Smith Davis Williams Lord J Smith Kriner Wright Gould and Stine. Bills were approved for hauling labor books lumber supplies and printing with total expenses listed and exonerations granted by Tax Collector Robert Muir. The board recommended state certificates for graduates Ulisses Florence Schumm Grace Lower Tier Gertrude Siegfried and others and granted diplomas to the entire 1900 graduating class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony
I. A. Smith
Davis
Williams
Lord
J. Smith
Kriner
Wright
Gould
Stine
Smith
T. Raine
Ss. H. McConnell
Hauling
H. A. Whiteman
Slate
McMillan Co
Bok
I. Gardine
U.S
Beddal
Wardrop
Grever Gibson & Co
Light Co
Beddal & Wardrop
Uw. Pengelly, Smithing
Williams Co
W. I. Stine
Treas
Pear Tey Vail
de Dareldelh
Dean
Earfare
Evening Star
Robert Muir
Ulisses Florence Schumm
Grace Lower Tier
Gertrude Siegfried
Lutztown
Atary
Penman
Mable Stermbark
Blanche Dawson
Bloomburg
Death of Abe Goldschmidt shocks city in Pittsburg farewell
Abe Goldschmidt longtime resident and Blue Front clothing hall owner died suddenly in Pittsburg while canvassing for a bicycle run. Remains brought to Hickory Street home of Isaac Goldschmidt and interred at Pottsville. A member of the local bicycle club and Lodge No 630, T. O. O. F. he was well loved by many.
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Abe Goldschmidt
Pittsburg
Lewis
Isaac Goldschmidt
Hickory Street
Pottsville
Goldachmidt
Blue Front
Isaac
Mercantile Appraiser's List for Northumberland County
The 1900 mercantile appraisement compiled by Appraiser George H. Cope appears in Tim Trem on pages two and three. It lists the name of every taxable merchant in Northumberland County and provides the official assessment details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Cope
Tim Trem
Northumberland County
Dr J S Krebs Nominated for Legislative Honors of Democratic Party
Announcement names Dr J S Krebs of Herndon for legislative honors under the Democratic party. He is described as a gentleman held in high esteem by neighbors and supporters pledge fair consideration and support for the party ticket at the polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Krebs
Herndon
Democratic Party
Dr. Krebs
Sam Artman Looms Up For Register and Recorder
In today’s issue a formal announcement profiles Sam Artman for Register and Recorder. Sam is known to county voters and is campaigning hard for the nomination, his popularity making him a strong opponent for any rival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam’ Artman
Office of Register and Recorder
Sam
Borough Council Proceedings and Night Meeting Highlights
The Borough Council met with members including Camp Gibbons Burkett Thoms Younger Brokenshire Dorsey and Pensyl. Key items included approving the auditors report, appointing funds, contract dispute with Stecker over stone price, street improvement worries, and a heated exchange with Averue residents over a Telephone Company pole. Actions covered sewer fire health and street lighting, council seats filled, and a community banquet hosted by Treasurer Robertson.
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Camp
Gibbons
Burkett
Thoms
Younger
Brokenshire
Dorsey
Jlowells
Pensyl
Carlin
Clerk White
Thomas
Coane
Couneil
Stecker
Bell
Jere
Christ Wisia Kieker
Council
Mar. Christ
Pelephbone Company
Christ
Pais
Burkert
Severage
Sewer Committee
Health Committee
Shahanan Confirms Class At Parish Ceremonies
Bishop confirms over 100 youths in a two hour ceremony at the church with Rev McCann of Treust Gap and Rev Tompson of Shamotio assisting. The service featured solemn vespers, festive decorations, and sponsors Mrs P L Stief and Javia Donlan for the girls and P L A Stief and Joseph Beiersehmite for the boys.
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Sehop Shania
Parris
Buhay
Carauielorund i
Daveb
Dapgesteiasses
Cbtreboot Graebade
Veaweee
McCann
Brecard
Trevorton
Revo Menwese
PL Oa. Stief
Javia Donlan
PL A Stief
Joseph Beiersehmite
Personal Notes From Local Scene In Pottsville Area
Mark Whalen of Loenust Gap just emerged from bed after terr ile scards at Merrian colliery. He was in town on Sunday. Raymond Tobias a student at Bloomsbury State Normal School is home sick. Mrs Malachi Delaney visiting friends in Mahanoy City. William Wiefer Jr and Win Weissinger Jr were Pottsville visitors on Sunday.
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Mark Whalen
Loenust Gap
Merrian
Raymond Tobias
Bloomsbury State Normal School
Malachi Delaney
Mahanoy City
Wilhiam Wiefer Jr
Weissinger Jr
Pottsville
Lowery Bros Circuit Circus Charms City Crowd
The Lowery Bros. circus enjoyed two performances Friday and Saturday last week in our city. It is touted as a premier, affordable tented show on the road and praised for being clear, pure entertainment that pleases audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowery Bros
Also Mentioned on This Page
Part
Mercantile Appraiser’s List
Sam Artman
Royal Baking Powder CO
A. Pengells
Item
Pub. Co
Peibhebat Seaachlans
Isaac Kemble
Bre
Partert Taard
John Brestin
Haven Enesambexives
War, Regnard Wc.ceeceeeeseeererees
Dwyer
Camptown
7Th
Market Streets
Samuel Hinkle
Thomas Sanger
Sanger
Tod
Segular
Palace
Sone Tan
Shanahan
Ayer
Buckingham
Hare
Nessa
Serge
Serge Coats
Ike Goli Goldschiudt
North Oak Street
Uty Uke
Brussels
Leader & Son
Mio Carrael
Aed
Richard Irvin
Mount Carmel, Penna
Lord’s Novelty Store
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