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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
4
The Jeffersonian page credits editors John M. Amos and T. E. Amos with business manager duties and notes entry as second class matter at the Cambridge Ohio post office on April 2, 190s.
Notice of the Democratic State Central Committee for the Ohio convention to nominate candidates for state offices at the November 1908 election. Details include delegate allocation by county, primary and mass convention methods, district meeting times, and officers to be chosen, with the convention set for May 5–6 in Columbus and proceedings at Franklin County Memorial Hall.
Senator Richard A. Beatty of Bowling Green runs as a Democratic candidate for State Treasurer with notable backing from fellow Democrats. He is described as a capable businessman with broad experience in banking, oil production, farming, and public affairs, and enjoys broad confidence among business leaders.
The Gayman measure to classify property for taxation has won final legislative approval and will be put before voters in the upcoming election. The Ohio State Board of Commerce has long supported the amendment.
The senate approved the Aldrich currency plan and a lively house debate is anticipated if the Speaker permits. The measure is expected to advance largely as sent from the senate, reflecting the President's preference. Parties differ mainly on national banks versus the remaining impediments to passage.
Government would issue emergency currency backed by government state county and city bonds. The plan moves currency from banks to finance bond purchases and the resulting volume needed for business is a complex issue.
Californias fruit season looks strong with ideal winter and spring weather predicting record crops. Apricots are especially promising as growers in the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys expect a large harvest of deciduous fruits statewide.
The Commissioners return home and plan to reconvene in April after a special examining committee reports on the treasury condition from last December's tax duplicate. The Prosecuting Attorney advises on applicable laws while Lafollette bondholders remain held until lawful release if they withdraw. Lafollette’s supporters push for a new bond as the committee’s findings and officials’ actions will determine the outcome.
Senator Mahaffey introduced two bills in the state legislature. One authorizes Center township to pay James C. Thompson money borrowed for a school building after funds were exhausted. The other proposes constitutional amendments to clarify elector and election board duties. He also secured a police officer appointment bill for county reunions and public gatherings.
John Mitchell will retire from the head of the United Mine Workers of America after ten years. He enjoys broad confidence among members and business leaders for his honesty and ability. He will not accept offers for other posts and will focus on restoring his health, with potential options cited but no decision pending.
A fire yesterday afternoon at about 4:30 o clock destroyed a large quantity of meat in a small meat house owned by P L Baker behind his home on East Wheeling avenue. Mrs Baker and a small son, alone at the time, fought the flames until help arrived, with only modest structural damage and a total loss of contents.
A Sabbath School organizing meeting is set for next sabbath afternoon at 3 o clock in Morrison school house. All are cordially invited to attend.
Columbus, March 31. As the thirteenth week of the session opens, the house prepares the general appropriation bill for the ensuing fiscal year. Lawmakers discuss delays, primaries, and possible invites to Senator Foraker, while probes into Republican campaign material stir tensions.
County Treasurer Jacob A LaFollette arrived home this afternoon on the B&O line from a southern trip. He denied leaving Cambridge with anyone and said he would investigate rumors, adding he traveled under his own name and sent postcards to courthouse staff. He spoke briefly and continued walking toward the courthouse.
The board of commissioners met to consult on matters concerning the treasurer and Prosecuting Attorney Sheppard instructed them on treasury law. The special investigating committee, awaiting guidance, was asked to investigate the December duplicate and file a report.
Bondsmen through their attorneys notify Jacob A LaFollette that they will apply to the Guernsey County Commissioners at Cambridge on April 7 1908 at 9 o’clock a.m. to be released from liability on his bond as County Treasurer and for related proceedings as allowed by law. Dated March 27 1908.
A list of brief notices across towns includes deaths of Mrs Rebecca Christ in Blairsville and Captain George W. Wilson in Franklin, robberies and assaults in New Wilmington, a toddler killed by a train near Holly Junction, a man found dead in Akron, and illness recovery updates for Senator Roscoe Penrose. Other items report rubbered labor disputes in Sharon, Rhodes scholar selection for University of Pennsylvania, Hangings in Ohio, family tragedies in West Virginia, and a street labor riot in Altoona.
Mrs. Lena D. Carpenter of Fair Ground Addition was arrested on a warrant sworn by Roxie Mayberry for assault. She pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Mayor Bradford. hearing set for Wednesday at 9. Several others charged with intoxication and disorderly conduct faced fines, with total arrests reaching 59 by March end.
Charles Stewart a joader at Buckeye mine near Byesville was struck by a three hundred pound slate mass yesterday morning and injured his back and hips. A Byesville doctor treated him and he was later taken to his brother’s home near the mine entrance. Despite the pain, officials say injuries are not serious.
At the Byesville village council meeting a resolution was passed to employ civil engineer O. M. Hoge to establish a grade and prepare plans and specifications to pave portions of Depot and Main streets. The council intends to pave these streets during the coming summer.
A report says four local young people planned an elopement this week but parental intervention stopped the effort before it began. Rumor spread quickly and caused excitement, but all details were unfounded and no action occurred.
William Hutchson and daughter Amanda, after three years in West Lafayette, return to the city to establish their future home. Mrs. Mary Stiles and daughter Minnie depart with plans to visit friends in Zanesville for the rest of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Harry McMahon and their young daughter from Columbus visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. McMahon. Miss Pauline Hammond of Barnesville visits her grandmother, Mrs. Robert Hammond, on South 8th street.
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