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Newspaper
The Semi Weekly Item
Location
Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1900
Page
3
A writer argues the coal miners’ grievances in the anthracite region demand moral and economic remedies. He decries low wages, dangerous work, and employer greed while urging ministers and capitalists to unite for justice and safer conditions. The piece warns civilization is at risk and promises continuation.
The United Mine Workers plan a strike Monday with members staying home until demands are met. In Wilkesbarre Hazleton and Mt Carmel areas several thousand workers have withdrawn tools, while opinions differ on the impact and duration of the stoppage.
Councilman Pen syl urged immediate enforcement of the town market ordinance at Monday’s session. He criticized current farm produce buying as inconvenient and uneven in price and urged officers to implement the law fully at the next meeting.
The September Smart Set offers a timely novelette by John D. Barry titled The Leading Woman. It follows a gifted young actress as the New York theater season begins, revealing behind the scenes life and ambitions in a vivid, novel fashion.
Dr. Lashelle can be consulted every day from 2 30 p m to 8 30 p m at his offices over Samuel's drug store. Calls left at Samuel's drug store will receive prompt attention.
Solomon Schoener, aged seventy, died suddenly Thursday afternoon at his Mast Avenue home after collapsing while speaking with Rev. Sweigert about the religious census. He leaves a large family and was a longtime church member and former Mt. Carmel House owner. Funeral services will be held Monday at the Evangelical church, with interment at Alaska after the 2:42 P. and R. train.
The Bryan and Stevenson Democratic club held its first regular meeting in Curry's hall at Fourth and Oak. Officers elected include George H. Keefer as President W. H. Hollister as 1st Vice President Walter Kutkoski as 2nd Vice President John F. Gibbons as Treasurer Thomas Carey as Secretary and Joseph H. Deppen as Assistant Secretary. Fifty two new members joined and open houses are planned daily except Tuesday with Friday evenings for business and speeches. Next Friday the 21st invites many to hear speeches and meet the public. no dues are charged.
Cigar dealer R. W. Dewey of Soudertown bet Locust Mountain Hotel owner Wetzel $100 cash that a horse and buggy were over eight years old. Wetzel challenged, offered $125, and twelve judges ruled the horse aged nine to eleven. Both sides hire lawyers to determine the winner and losses.
Article cites William T. Harris report 1899 detailing Manila secondary studies in Spanish and Latin grammar rhetoric geography arithmetic physics chemistry biology psychology logic anatomy physiology hygiene plus industrial tracks with mercantile math bookkeeping surveying mechanics drawing and hydrography. University curricula listed include extensive medical courses and clinics.
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