Wheat duty removal would save farmers from losses
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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1909
Page
8
High protective tariff for baseball urged by worker advocate
A statement argues for a strong tariff on baseball to preserve the principle and aid the workingman, even if it reduces revenue. It frames protection as a moral economic move benefiting labor.
Tariff pass through to consumer burdens shoppers face
A rich merchant or manufacturer pays a high import tariff and recoups it by raising prices. The consumer bears the full burden of both the original cost and the tariff driven increase.
President's Yield Question Deepens Senate Rift
Debate centers on whether the President will bow to Senator Aldrich and weaken the administration. The issue is principled and substantial, affecting the welfare of millions, though not a public quarrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldrich
Waters-Pierce penalties under Texas Anti-Trust law
The World notes Waters-Pierce Oil Company faced £1,606 600 in penalties plus legal costs to compel compliance with Texas anti trust law. It does not state whether the amount has been paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the World
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Texas
Cleveland Mayor Tom Johnson Nearing End of Power
In Cleveland the long effective tenure of Mayor Tom Johnson appears to be ending though he remains a stubborn fighter. The piece notes his resilience and ability to contest when opponents count him out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Tom Johnson
Ironton man elected Warden of Ohio Penitentiary
Thomas H. B. Jones of Ironton becomes the new Warden of the Ohio Penitentiary with no opposition. He previously served as Lawrence County sheriff and was the Democratic congressional candidate last year while running a hotel in Ironton. The choice is broadly supported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. B. Jones
Ironton
Ohio Penitentiary
Jones
Lawrence County
Congress
Ohio road work draws statewide attention this spring
Officials across Ohio focus on road construction this spring with southeastern Ohio noted for the poorest roads. The coordinated effort aims to stretch funds to boost farm access and farm prosperity through better transport links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Southeastern
Frugal Government Principles Highlight Economic Restraint
A compact statement advocates a wise government to restrain injuring others while allowing free regulation of industry. It calls for economy in public expense to enable lighter taxation and broader national improvement.
Senator Aldrich Calls for Spending Reductions in Speech
The Republican Senate leader urged curbing unwarranted national extravagance. Democrats align with his stance on trimming expenditures as a distinguished citizen travels in South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Aldrich
Senate
South Africa
Aldrich
Maire
Advertising as a Leader’s Tool in Business
Quote on the importance of advertising for business leaders and the risks of neglect. It argues that strong advertising sets leaders apart, while inattention makes them followers, and stresses careful, intelligent effort.
Caldwell Leader Enters New Year With Stronger Patronage
The Caldwell Leader marks its tenth year closing and opens with improved patronage and brighter prospects. Editor Harris remains active and industrious and continues to produce a newsy newspaper. Our best wishes for prosperity accompany the toast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell Leader
Harris
Aldrich Sees Tariff Bill Yielding 1.25 Billion Revenue
Aldrich asserts the tariff bill as framed will bring about 1.25 billion dollars annually. He notes this is roughly half the needs of the current lavish spending. He warns an income tax may be necessary unless spending is reduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldrich
Taft Prospects Dwindle in Ohio Senatorial Race
The article notes Charles P Taft may drift from the race as prospects favor Foraker and Dick as the active contenders for the U S Senate succession, with Taft’s influence fading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Taft
United States
Foraker
Taft
Mr. Taft
State Board closes Barnesville reservoir to fishing
The Barnesville Fishing Club is barred from fishing in the Barnesville reservoir as it serves as a water supply. The State Board of Health expects this as a statewide precedent, urging fishermen to fish outside water supplies and their sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville
Tarbell Targets Pittsburg in Critique of Wealth and Tariffs
Ida Tarbell denounces Pittsburg as god forsaken and linked to Standard Oil. She attacks local elites, saying the wealthy man bears greed, stupidity, and pride due to tariff privileges, fought for them, fattened on them, and claims they benefit labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Tarbell
Pittsburg
Standard Oil Company
Senator Cummins Foresees Tax Revenue for Naval Expansion
Cummins estimates income tax would raise about 40 million dollars annually, enough to build four or five modern warships each year. He notes revenue scarcity has cut planned ships from four to two dreadnoughts, and argues four new battleships annually plus a 50 million dollar subsidy to ship owners would hasten prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
Roosevelt
New York customs chief uncovers vast tariff frauds
William Loeb Jr reports massive graft in New York customs with millions stolen from the government. An official investigation will probe systematic frauds harming taxpayers and the integrity of public service. The note cites misgraded Ohio wool as an example where grafters profit from protectionist tariffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
William Loeb, Jr
Ohio
Custom House
School Law Enforcement: Mardis Warns on Education Spending
Ohio School Improvement Federation president K Mardis urges boards to prioritize investment in education over cost cutting. He cites violations of truancy, eight month school year, teacher institutes, and janitorial hires as depriving children of legal educational rights. The piece includes a quotation from the Ohio State Journal criticizing deceptive duties in imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Mardis
Ohio School Improvement Federation
Boards of Education
Ohio State Journal
Publisher Requires Cash With Obituary Notices
W T Powell of the Clarington Independent states that all obituary notices and cards of thanks must be accompanied by payment. He explains the rule aims to curb excessive writing and poetry attached to death notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Powell
Clarington
Winterset Social Notes From Friday Night Gatherings
Winterset reports a busy week with visits among Jenkins families at their grandparents, Howard Wilson moving his family to Billy Evans farm, and several attending Presbyterian services in Washington. Schools close April 29 and 30 with literary and debate events at Winterest and Glenstew, inviting all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClearys
Bessie
Bernice
Mary Jenkins
Howard Wilson
Billy Evans
Here
Presbyterian Church
Washington
Glenstew
Jim Carlisle
Wil Tedrick
Nettie Parker
Shadyside
Leone Moore
A. T. McCormick
Sugar Tree
Discriminating Woman in Theater Management
The London Graphic notes that female theatrical managers appear especially deft at pleasing audiences. They may differ from actor-managers in focus, choosing plays with sharp taste and handling minor details with careful management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Graphic
Rev J H Nash Called Home After Illness
Revered Guernsey County minister Rev J H Nash died April 25 at his East Beatty avenue home after a brief illness from appendicitis. Born February 25 1830 at Xenia Ohio he served multiple pastorates including Le Claire Sunbeam Knoxville East Union and Pleasant Hill. He married Rachel Hodgens in 1855 and Sarah Graham twice. survived by two children and second wife. Funeral in First U P church, interment at Northwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Nash
Guernsey County
East Beatty Avenue
John Holliday Nash
Xenia
Greene County
Washington-Jefferson College
Washington
Monmouth
Associates
Theological Seminary
Cannonsburg
le Claire
Iowa
Sunbeam
Knoxville
East Union
Pleasant Hill
Ohio
Cambridge
Nash
W. V. Milligan
Rachel G. Hodgens
W. T. Nash
Newark
N. J
J. R. McBurney
Ill
Sarah J. Graham
Monmouth College
U. P
U.P
J. W. Ashwood
W. H. McMillen
Allegheny City
Northwood Cemetery
Dr. White
J. E. Sankey
James Patterson
J. W. Armstrong
R. V. Acheson
J. M. McKitrick
Early Life and Character of Rev John H Nash
John H Nash born February 25 1830 in Xenia Ohio was among the youngest in a group of thirty six and preached after Cannonsburg Theological Seminary three years later. He was widely recognized as scholarly and kind with a sweet disposition and delightful social nature loved by all who knew him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Nash
Xenia
Ohio
Cannonsburg
Nash
Mr. Nash
Potter's Lace Curtains Ad This Week
Potter's advertises lace curtains for sale this week. The notice highlights current offerings and pricing, inviting customers to visit the store for selections and discounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter's
Taken to the Pen for One Year Hard Labor
John Hayrilli was sentenced by Judge J M Mc Ginnis to one year at hard labor in the Ohio penitentiary for failure to provide. Sheriff H K Moore transported him to the institution Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hayrilli
Ohio Penitentiary
J. M. McGinnis
H. K. Moore
Many Creeds Represented At First Congress In Philadelphia
The National Federation of Religious Liberals formed to promote religion through sincerity freedom and progress via social service and fellowship beyond sects. It met in Philadelphia at the Friends meeting house for its inaugural congress. Founding meeting occurred December 3 1908 and includes Friends Muslims Hebrews Baptists Episcopalians Unitarian Universalist leaders Julia Ward Howe Samuel A Eliot Joseph Krauskopf R Heber Newton Algernon Cropsey among on executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
National Federation of Religious Liberals
United Testimony
Friends’ Meeting
Friends
Unitarians
Universalists
Episcopalians
Julia Ward Howe
Samuel A. Eliot
Joseph Krauskopf
R. Heber Newton
Algernon Cropsey
Vladimir’s Hot Rebuff and Bloody Sunday Era
Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich, the czar’s oldest uncle, died in St. Petersburg. Born April 10, 1847, he once led the Russian army and, during Bloody Sunday, reportedly helped direct the crowd’s suppression. He was a fearsome figure anxious about conspiracies and political change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Duke
Vladimir Alexandrovitch
St. Petersburg
Czgar
Vladimir
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Spring Blood Purity Cure
An 19th century ad claims spring illnesses from impure blood and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a thorough cleanser. It asserts permanent cures by improving stomach, liver, kidneys, bowels and skin. Includes mailing address and price details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C Hlood Co
Lowell
Mass
A Rude Youth Delivers Coal in Steak Pun
A Cleveland Plain Dealer anecdote recalls a diner challenging a landlady with a lump of coal found in a sirloin steak. The landlady concedes the steak is tender while the youth cracks a locomotive pun as the meal continues in awkward silence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Concrete through ages in world architecture
The passage notes ancient and historic use of concrete, citing Colchester and Rochester castles, Agrippa's pantheon dome at 142 feet diameter, and concrete fragments found in Mexico and Peru, highlighting the material’s long legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colchester
Rochester
Agrippa
Pantheon
Mexico
Peru
London Spectator
Charles Dickens Drops Two Names For Public Use
The article notes Charles Dickens was christened Charles John Huffam or Huffham but later used the name Charles Dickens. It cites his tombstone in Westminster Abbey and mentions biographer John Forster and the Dictionary of National Biography confirming the preferred usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Dickens
Charles John Huffam
Huffham
Charles Dickens
Westminster Abbey
John Forster
Dictionary of National Biography
Miss Ellen Terry on women seeking stage careers
At a reception Ellen Terry quips that many women believe they are actresses while every actress assumes she is under thirty, highlighting the vanity and vanity of self evaluation among aspiring performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Terry
Kimbolton R D 3 Sale of Rocky Fork Telephone Share
Louis Little sold his share in the Rocky Fork Telephone Co to John Martin sr. Martin connected the main line and placed a phone in his former residence now lived in by Oliver King and Mrs Amina Shepherd of Scio. The note follows a visit by Mrs Shepherd to her parents the Smiths. A young dishwasher visited the Gillespie home last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Little
Rocky Fork Telephone Co
John Martin
Local Notes On Visits Sick People And Events
Cumberland DeWitt Thompson visited over Sunday. Mrs Miles Hunter is suffering from a throat tumor. Rev R L Ryall preached at Claysville. The County W C T U convention will be held May 20. Epworth League plans an old fashioned social April 30. W B Bay and Dick St Clair go to Potts Creek Va for lumber work. Several locals attend conventions in Cambridge and Pleasant City. Earl Hall underwent leg surgery at Keenan Hospital. Mabel Barrick visited relatives in Zanesville and Neet Herron family hosted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt Thompson
Senecaville
Kate Rosemond
J. H. Conkle
Chardon
Ohio
Miles Hunter
E. H. Covert
S. W. Burr
R. L. Ryall
Claysville
Anna Ryall
Magnetic Springs
Delaware
Mary Campbell
Hartford
Ode Moore
Epworth League
W. B. Bay
Dick St. Clair
Potts Creek
John A. Conner
G. E. MecEndree
H. B. Zoller
J. W. Cover
C. P
Guernsey County
Cambridge
G. H. Daniel
Mollie Nelson
May Houk
Harry
Lida M. Daniel
Pleasant City
Taylor
Mabel Barrick
Zanesville
Neet Herron
Earl Hall
Keenan Hospital
Mina Frisbee
O. B. Frisbee
Ella
John
Opperman
Nellie Law
Bethesda
Thomas Marsh
Thomas Wallace
Clyde Bonniphant
John Woodburn
Ella M. Lawrence
Washington
Ellis Ross
Westchester
Jane Shipman
Albert Barton
Newark
F. E. Barton
W. F. Dugan
Telenah Jones
Swanton
Bright
Edith Robe
Columbus
John McMullin
Washington Telephone Company
Harry Kennon
Whce
Lawrence
North Street
Presbyterian General Assembly
Lik. P. Strandburg
N. A. Nelson
Marietta and Lake Railroad
Love City
A. P. Frame
Hugh Robinson
Grangeville
Idaho
Mary A. Withrow
Oliver Withrow
State Hospital
Lizzie Hamilton
Contemplations on Local Farms and Barn Construction
Mrs Miranda Stultz contemplates a future building project. J B Larue nears completion of a new barn. Henry Carter considers purchasing one of the nearby farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miranda Stultz
J. B. LaRue
Henry Carter
Land Appraisal Set for Late Frame Property
The land previously owned by the late John W. Frame will be appraised on April 28. The community notes a brush fire started by Hans Weaver that damaged J. B. LaRue’s berry field for about 74.50 dollars. James Britton died at the county infirmary and was buried at Gibson cemetery on April 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Frame
Cale Cross
J. B. LaRue
Berry
Wm. Carter
Gibson Opera House
James Britton
Gibson Cemetery
Washington Miss Nellie Law closes Bethesda school
Local notices report Washington Miss Nellie Law closing her Bethesda school and returning home last week. Several visits, resignations, and community events are noted including Mrs. Ella M. Lawrence stepping down as central office manager and church Mother’s Day plans.
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Judson Harmon
Thos, Jefferson
Winterset
Gains
West Va
McGush
Charlie Tedrick
Parry
Martin Ford
Kate Parker
Thomas Burnworth
Clio
James Wishart
Congress of Liberals
DR. King’s
Dr. King
W. J. Atkins
Banner Springs, Tenn
Chas. A. Heiner
Byesville
Neilley Drug Co
Dickens’ Full Name
Cumberland
Gibson
Washington Union School Association
Albert Lawrence
Laura Skinner
New York
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