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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1908
Page
1
Chicago Aug. 25 The post office at Waukegan was robbed by cracksmen who took away $3,900. Misses Myrtle and Lillian Laughlin of Love City visited relatives and friends here this afternoon.
John Worth Kern is formally notified of his Democratic vice presidential nomination by the national convention in Denver. William J. Bryan, Kern's running mate, delivers a trusts-focused address as a 15,000-seat coliseum crowd hears the ticket declare tariff reform and protectionist aims while attacking the Republican party.
Mrs John Berry of the Colonial building received a telegram from West Branch Michigan stating Roy Wirick was killed in a railroad accident near there. Wirick, about 30, was born near Washington and known in Cambridge. He leaves a wife and one child.
A Cambridge driven deal transferred Guernsey National Bank to the Taylor heirs and R. T. Scott, major stockholders, August 24, closing a major Eastern Ohio transfer of stock and realty. KE. D. Shively, as agent, directed the negotiations and earned credit for the achievement. The bank’s capital is $50,000 including real estate.
George W. Fitzgerald, accused of stealing 173000 dollars in U S funds from Assistant Treasurer William Boldenweck, was admitted to bail by Judge Chetlain. The examination was postponed to August 1 to allow further evidence collection.
Orbert Fryer an English recluse and ranch owner of 5731 acres was found dead at his Ventura county ranch house. He died by his own hand after several days. He left a will bequeathing all property to a niece and nephew in England.
Bar on Speck von Sternberg the German ambassador to the United States dies at the Hotel Victoria Heidelberg with Baroness von Sternberg at his side They had traveled from Hamburg to consult a skin specialist The foreign office plans to inform President Roosevelt of the death and discuss a successor with Chancellor von Buelow The dispatch highlights his role in strengthening US German ties and Roosevelt’s friendship as a key support in his career
George Clark, a well known citizen, died at his son Bliss Clark’s home on North Second street Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 after a long illness of consumption of the bowels. He was sixty eight years old and survived by a number of children. His wife died about a year ago.
Chelsea Massachusetts August 25 five persons were killed and many injured when a three story brick building occupied temporarily as a post office collapsed. The victims were foreigners.
A. C. Brown & Co., prominent brokers, suspended today. Mrs. D. M. Hawthorne and sister, Miss Carrie Brelsford of East Steubenville Avenue, are visiting relatives in Columbus.
Hundreds witnessed a mother squirrel attempt to relocate her brood from the East End to Court Square park. She carried the largest baby along telephone wires toward the park, dropped it near Henderson's Grocery, it was saved and returned to safety, while the mother waited anxiously above a pot before finally seeking the park.
Charles Gardner, previously arraigned for assault before Squire Jones and not guilty, changed his plea in probate court this afternoon to guilty. He was fined ten dollars plus costs, which he could not pay, and was committed to the Zanesville work house until the fine and costs are settled.
Richard Croker was made an honorary burgess of Dublin after signing the roll and receiving the freedom of the city certificate from the lord mayor. The roll honors distinguished supporters of Ireland and liberty, listing Gen. Grant Edward Potter and Patrick A. Collins among Americans, with British names including Gladstone and Parnell.
A bandit robbed seven stage coaches near Old Faithful Inn Yellowstone Park ten miles from the inn, taking over $1,000. He escaped on a horse, pursued by cavalry and government scouts. The robber, about 55, 140 pounds, wore mixed gray brown clothing and hid at a road bend. Soldiers from Fort Yellowstone and West Gallatin posted to trap him.
Northwood Cemetery access will be improved by macadamizing a sixteen foot strip along the road, with an estimated cost of 2100 for the road work and 500 for hill cutting. The 1922 foot strip will be funded by 775 from the commissioners and equal shares from council and township trust funds, leaving 550 by remaining sources. The tram North Eighth street pavement will be macadamized and work to begin within 30 days as decided by city council, township trustees, and county commissioners.
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