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Newspaper
The Semi Weekly Item
Location
Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1900
Page
1
A 19th century public notice notes miners around Sit Carmel have struck and wish them success in their bread fight. It argues Bryan faces a split in party lines, McKinley praise is absent among Democrats, and Polk leads with a large majority as Ariste and Fisher are praised as capable legislators from the county headed to Harrisburg.
The remark notes that the lone men on both tickets are certain to oppose M. 8 Quay for U S Senator, signaling a split stance in the race.
Peter J. Cristo of Milton refused $1000 for his vote on the Mec Carroll bill. A longtime advocate for workers he is described as honest and devoted to laboring men's interests. Cristo runs as a Democratic candidate for the legislature claiming to act for workers.
The piece argues Germany’s coal supply is controlled by a powerful trust protected by a half tariff. As coal prices force factories to idle, the government plans to cut customs on foreign coal to keep German furnaces running, noting a Republican US analogy.
Mr Bryan accused Mark Hanna of claiming there are no trusts in a Wednesday speech. He contrasted Hanna's serious campaign rhetoric with humorous readings, arguing the Republican party cannot destroy trusts when its leader denies their existence.
German-American voters mobilize to resist imperialism and militarism. German Democratic clubs form in forty New York Assembly districts with twelve thousand members, about twenty percent of whom voted for McKinley in 1896. Enrollment expands to other states as well.
The speaker reflects on the influence of torchlight processions and brass bands as he weighs issues before voting. He warns of autocratic power, militarization, and the erosion of free government while criticizing trusts and socialism, concluding he will vote against the party seen as responsible.
John T. Fisher of Shamokin is presented as an educated, hardworking blacksmith and trusted former official. The piece portrays him as a true workingman who will represent labor in Harrisburg and urges votes for him as a Democratic nominee.
A stranger visited niners in the city asking about the strike. She represented operators seeking to learn how long the strikers could endure without work. One miner showed pay checks proving semi monthly earnings from 3 to 14 dollars supporting a wife and five children. He and others believed they could sustain a year or more with their reserves and expected aid.
After three years of litigation the Church of God on west Second street shortens its northern end by eighteen inches. The change allows ground to revert to Mrs. Mary McLaughlin as guardian for Dennis Donlan’s children. The ejectment period expires next Monday after lengthy court action.
Frank Zellers, long a popular and accomplished bar attendant at W. K. Weidenswal's, resigns his position and returns to his Lewisburg home. Wash Zimmerman is filling the vacancy.
The notice lists Sunday worship times and weekly activities for Congregational Tabernacle Methodist Episcopal Church of Our Lady St. Stephen Episcopal Grace Lutheran including Sunday schools, mass times, prayer meetings and special services led by various pastors and clergy.
Council No. 1180 of the Royal Arcanum in Mt. Carmel received a banner from the state council for the greatest gain in membership from January to July. Regent E. W. Samuel opened the meeting, Grand Vice Regent W. H. Druckenmiller spoke on order principles and finances, and local leaders welcomed Ashland schools official Esther, Shamokin’s Nerman, and Attorney Bastress.
The adjourned sale of the late Bernard Breslin estate was held Thursday morning. The Spruce street double dwelling sold to Attorney Thomas N. Burke for 485. Locust street double dwelling sold to John Dropesky for Mt. Carmel Real Estate Exchange for 785. Two double dwellings on North Market Street sold to W. B. Thirlwall for 8055 and 1010 respectively. The homestead was not sold. Bidders were numerous but prices were not strong.
October 1900 Bloomsburg Fair promises a larger and better exhibit in a newly expanded grand stand. The event features novel attractions and hourly race innovations. Racing runs Wednesday to Friday with multiple pace and trot classes led by the 2:78 pace and 2:24 trot, ending with a free for all. For premiums, contact secretary A. N. Yost.
John and his wife returned Wednesday evening from a four week trip through the west visiting friends in Missouri Kansas Iowa and Nebraska. They report an excellent time.
J B Kauffman returns from a three weeks visit to Waverly Nebraska where he stayed with his sister Mr Kauffman and reports positive political developments in the west.
News from Sedan says a local young man confessed to the killing of Amos Ritter two years ago near Munney hills. Reward offered by Northumberland County may have drawn detectives posing as peddlers to the case. The motive was robbery. Ritter was found Sept 1898 in a potato patch with an axe blow and his boots removed.
At the Congregational Tabernacle on Sunday evening the Rev. R. N. Harris delivered the first in a series on the greatest things in the scriptures. The Triune God was explored in clear, masterful style to uplift and benefit churchgoers. Choir additions and new music accompany the talks as subjects for upcoming sessions are listed on the program card.
The Woman's Missionary Society sessions held this week at the United Brethren Church were well attended with delegates from many towns. Officers elected include President Mrs Cranmer Reading 1st Vice President Mrs Gable Lebanon 2nd Vice President Mrs Uhler Williamstown Secretary Mrs J A Keiper Myerstown Treasurer Mrs I S Hank Myerstown Organizer Mrs Fritz Allentown. The treasurer reported total year collection of 1503.60 and topics sparked strong interest.
A thwarted plan to wreck the 7:35 Pennsy train Thursday morning left a crude pile of old brake shoe plates on the track at Creenridge Junction. The iron was poorly arranged and the engineer could not stop before the train ploughed through the debris.
Frederick Ulrich, leader of the Maysville orchestra, is pursued by Uncle Sam's special detectives over a missing large money letter sent to Philadelphia by special delivery. The letter left the Shamokin post office and never reached its destination amid broader postal discrepancies.
The rem will not contain an account of last evening's Democratic Club proceedings due to going to press early. Next Wednesday's issue will provide detailed news on the meeting.
In a Philadelphia Record editorial, operators and railroad firms that control the anthracite region are urged to unite behind a partial hearing to address disputes with workers. The piece argues concessions should be weighed without necessarily recognizing the United Mine Workers while stressing public good and accountability if injustices exist.
Shamokin borough council met Wednesday evening and ordered the payment of the Alcatraz paying company's bill and carried a motion to proceed with prosecutions in bribery cases against BH. O. Zuern and others during the September term. Attorneys Mahon and Gillespie to be paid over $200 for all work in all courts.
Daniel Thompson announces that Anat ticket No YL drew the watch. Holder of this ticket is requested to present it at his residence on Market Street.
An old advertisement claims kidney and bladder trouble affect both women and men, urging Swamp-Root as a remedy. It promises quick relief, offers sample bottles by mail, and cites testimonials. The pitch directs readers to Dr Kilmer & Co in Binghamton New York for more information.
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