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Newspaper
The Semi Weekly Item
Location
Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1900
Page
1
The column lampoons figures like Hanna and Bryan, notes tariff and imperialist accusations, cites 140,000 coal miners on strike, and mentions Sultan of Sulu and Adlai Stevenson in a satirical political panorama. It mocks overconfidence and party loyalties amid wartime rhetoric and labor strife.
The Washington Star argues Bryan would be a strong president and that calls for a second term reflect campaign rhetoric. It questions the pledge not to seek re-election and suggests pressure would mount if he enters the White House.
Misses Frank and Nellia Huntly of Driftwood Pa. visit their sister Mrs. T. H. Williams on West Avenue. Fred Tier leaves to resume studies at Harvard College. S. S. Hoover of St. Marys made a town visit yesterday. George Purcell and Paul Pulaski, leaders of the United Mine Workers, called at the Item office yesterday.
Berks county has long been noted for its grand agricultural shows. The 45th annual exhibition will be held in Reading on October 2 3 4 and 5 with extensive preparations. A fine fruit display is expected and races plus amusements at the grand stand. Railroads offer round trip excursion fares and direct cars to the grounds. Reading shines during fair week.
A forthcoming Philadelphia Sunday Press issue will include a free music piece titled Just a Lock of Hair for Mother. Words by Andrew B. Sterling and music by Max Dreifuss. retail price 40 cents. Readers are urged to order early to receive the free work.
In the April 17 1900 Senate debate Senator Hoar argues for autonomy for the Philippines. He proposes not annexing the islands and urges independence with U S aid, urging noninterference by Europe and a future seat for self government. He challenges Bryan's pledge to immediate independence.
The Mt. Carmel Golf Club tournament concluded qualifying with about eighteen to twenty players posting sub-115 scores. The top qualifiers advance to contests this Saturday to face Champion B. W. Kriner for the silver trophy cup.
The P. R. C. I. company will pay employees at the Alaska Reliance and Locust Gap collieries for the first two weeks of September. Total payroll sums to an even 2650 dollars.
H T John a prominent member of Burnside Post G A R visited the Goodwich Post at Danville on Monday evening to inspect operations and camaraderie within local veteran groups.
A Sunday Sept 28 1900 poem from Centralia championing organized labor. It denounces coal corporations exploiting miners including children, vows resistance, and cites biblical imagery to condemn capitalist greed. Poem closes with Michaku F Spring from Centralia references.
Local note describes Tom Camp on Oak Street next to Lewis' Drug Store placing a fall advertisement in the Ivem. The item praises Camp for good sense and good shoes as part of the up-to-date campaign.
The chief burgess requested 25 guards for miners boarding a train to Natalie. Amid police preparations and whistles, one man and a boy reported for duty, illustrating the strong willingness to work until the strike ends.
Carl Schurz replies to Secretary Gage defending sound money and warning against tampering with the gold standard. He asserts Republicans will act if needed and calls Gage’s Aug 25 letter an attempt to terrify voters. Also notes midstream railroad leadership changes at Reading and its divisions with new superintendents.
The piece proclaims a united Democratic coalition under William Jennings Bryan against McKinley era policies. It accuses Republicans of land grabbing and imperialism while claiming broad cross party support blossoming nationwide for fundamental constitutional principles.
Amid barbed shafts and starved workers, the expose shows coal miners receive starvation wages. Even Republican papers acknowledge the contrast between campaign promises and living costs, underscoring the hollow nature of the full dinner pail pledge.
The article notes Republican party leaders embracing the constitutional principle of consent of the governed as a core campaign issue, despite earlier derision. It highlights the political significance of popular legitimacy in the election discourse and campaign rhetoric.
Advertised letters at Mt. Carmel Post Office include John Brooks Andrew Havok Amenda Hoffman Lyddia Minick Tamoral Williams and Thos H Williams postmaster.
The Northumberland County Republican weekly issue from Sunbury is edited and published by Hud Withington and T. J. Silivue. Dr Lashelle can be consulted daily from 2 30 pm to 8 30 pm at his offices above Samuel's drug store. calls left there receive prompt attention.
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