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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
4
Announcement of the Democratic State Central Committee sets the May 5 1908 Columbus convention to nominate state officers for the November election. Delegates are apportioned by county votes for Pattison and rules govern primaries and district meetings. Judson Harmon reportedly will not seek the governorship.
The veteran senator Eugene Hale urges restraint on wartime appropriations insisting military preparations claim seventy percent of the total and leave no room for peaceful arts. He argues authorities must heed a warning and protect cultural programs.
Congressman Ralph D Cole of the Eighth Ohio district is nominated for a third term but faces bitter opposition and division within the party. The district shows factions beyond party discipline, threatening Cole despite a discreet Democratic nomination.
Taxpayers and bondsmen push a formal review of Jacob A. LaFollette’s county treasury after his southward trip prompts fears he may not return. Inspectors McMahon and Price uncover records back to 1907, with a report filed and possible bond reformation pending before the county commissioners and prosecutor. Speaker Cannon’s tariff notes mix with editorial comment from the New York World.
Assistant Attorney General W H Miller issued two opinions to Auditor W D Guilbert under saloon tax laws. An agent canvassing house to house for brewery sales must pay the saloon tax. A club using a dumb waiter to move liquor from cafe to club must pay the tax and hold its own saloon license.
A light, inconsequential note from New York highlights the Hughes boom as an unusually gentle, harmless development in recent months, drawing no controversy or strong public sentiment.
The Ohio senate approves a bill by Senator Russell to abolish the infirmary director’s office and shift control to county commissioners who will appoint a superintendent with salary set by the commissioners. The measure aims to reform management and may become law if the house concurs.
Democrats led by John Sharp Williams filibuster to pass President Roosevelt’s January 31 message. The World calls the tactic a Roosevelt Bryan Williams win and notes Republicans may desert Speaker Cannon to back administration measures. observers see a major political shift even if Republicans resist.
The piece argues that widespread graft and political corruption spurred by public indifference and two shocks, financial panic and independent voting, demand a reform movement. It credits Governor Pattison’s era and a minority legislature with igniting investigations and urges voters to demand accountability and elect trustworthy candidates.
Opinion from Ohio voters shows no change in views on George B Cox bassism since Patti son election. The stance remains firm though slightly delayed. observers note no shift in strong sentiment.
The article urges Americans to aid wild bird protection as over 100,000 women are engaged in the effort. It notes fewer birds and bird wings are used in hats and emphasizes birds as a blessing and natural pest control against insects, warning of a less inhabitable country without them.
Reports indicate little chance for a House Senate agreement on the Initiative and Referendum resolution this session. Conferees are deadlocked over whether a constitutional amendment requires a majority of all votes cast or a majority of votes for and against. It appears House members oppose the resolution.
The article argues that press freedom under the Federal constitution is not abridged by refusing mail access to anarchistic publications that advocate crimes. It urges Congress to provide adequate legal protection to meet current conditions and defends protecting citizens against anarchy.
The Agricultural College Extension Bulletin for April highlights a scientific study of frogs and toads. It notes their value to farmers and gardeners as beneficial amphibians that control insects, explaining their life cycle from water to land and their essential role in flowers and crops.
The Meck senate investigation is unlikely to yield personal results but may spur legislation to divorce school matters from politics. Proposals include governor appointing state school examiners with senate confirmation and barring examiners from institute work, removing them if they seek such tasks. The board is seen as prone to graft through its position.
The State Journal cites Senator Hale praising civilization’s logic and predicting war will fade. It argues a strong army is needed only for self defense as nations settle international disputes via tribunals, forecasting war’s decline in coming years.
The New York state Republican convention backs Gov. Hughes as their presidential candidate in a pro forma endorsement. If Taft is not nominated by acclamation, a single ballot is expected. Gen. Stewart L. Woodford leads a strong delegation focused on platform rhetoric.
The Democratic Central Committee met in the probate court room with 16 members present and five proxies. They set a county convention for June 9 in Cambridge, voted primaries for April 25, and a May 2 delegate convention in the probate court room. They adopted a resolution backing open party doors and denouncing tariffs, trusts, and monopoly rule while naming William Jennings Bryan as standard bearer in the Democracy vs. plutocracy struggle.
The text asserts President Roosevelt will travel abroad for a year, confident in Taft's nomination and election. It notes his disregard for the colored contingent and cites George B Cox's claim that black voters will back the Republican ticket regardless of events.
Congressman John Daddzell, leader of the tariff stand out faction, was defeated for delegate to the national convention but was renominated for Congress by a large majority. The loss surprised many yet served a stated purpose tied to tariff revision as a remedy for the trusts.
The Guernsey County Democratic electors will meet at regular polling places on Saturday June 6 1908 from 2 to 6 PM or as later advertised to select delegates and alternates for a county convention in Cambridge on Tuesday June 9 1908 at 11 AM. Each voting precinct will be represented by one delegate and one alternate.
Cambridge resident Paul Sherrard recounts a long backache and lumbago attack cured by Doan's Kidney Pills. He says the medicine strengthened his kidneys and ended pain, noting he remains free of kidney trouble. Doan's are sold by all dealers at 50 cents, Oster-Milburn Co. agents.
Adams 3 Eyesville Corp 9 Blue Bell 3 Cambridge two 7 Cambridge Pre A 5 Pre B 7 Pre 9 Pre D 14 Pre E 9 Center 4 Cumberland Pre 4 Fairview Pre 3 Hartford Pre 5 Jackson 5 Jefferson 3 Kimbolton 3 Knox 3 Liberty 3 Londonderry 3 Lore City Center 3 Lore City Wills 3 Antrim 3 Winterset 3 Millwood 5 Monroe 4 Oxford 5 Pleasant City 4 Quaker City 3 Richland 4 Salesville 3 Senecaville 3 Spencer 3 Washington twp 3 Washington Corp 3 Westland 3 Wheeling 4 Wills 5 Total 166. Candidates include Representative Probate Judge Auditor Clerk of Courts Treasurer Recorder Prosecuting Attorney Sheriff Commissioners Infirmary Directors Coroner.
Central Committee meeting on April 11 1908 orders qualified electors to vote April 25 1908 2 to 6 pm at regular precincts to choose seven delegates and seven alternates for the Ohio state convention in Columbus May 5 1908. Distribution based on votes for John M Pattison including numerous townships precincts and cities totaling 78 delegates and alternates. C A Flanagan chairman Geo W Moore secretary.
Congressman Rainey secures a letter from a prominent Ohio color leader arguing that if Taft is nominated Chicago would steer black voters nationwide toward the Democratic ticket or abstain, sealing a Democratic president. George B. Cox counters, asserting black voters will vote as before and remains confident.
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