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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1903
Page
4
Cambridge Ohio newspaper note lists editor John M Amos and local editor Frems pricing and postal details. It notes subscription rates 1 a year with advance payment and 2 a year otherwise, and indicates second class mailing from Cambridge Ohio with December 3 1903 date.
The article surveys Colombia's geography with its three Andean cordilleras and major rivers, praises education and civil liberties, and highlights Panama as a focal point with its isthmus role and recent independence. It also references Bristow’s corruption claims in the post office, Grover Cleveland’s non candidature, and Heath’s rebuttal.
The article notes various states of the Colombian republic considering secession while Panama contemplates a break from the union. It mentions misgivings about Uncle Sam and Germany recognizing a new Republic of Panama. It hints at future German interests if German speaking Brazilians seek independence, suggesting a potentially important precedent.
Congress adjourned to December 1 with the regular session opening on the 7th. The extraordinary session called by the President ends without progress on his agenda. The public notes the effort as a farce as Cuban matters receive no attention and debate is stifled in the House while the Senate avoids action.
Lady Somerset, a senior aristocrat, offers a December Cosmopolitan article on modern London society. She critiques fashionable trends, argues against harmful excesses, and provides a measured commentary on the era's social currents.
The piece argues San Domingo should join Uncle Sunt, calls for paying debts via J P Morgan & Co, and envisions U S dominance over Caribbean lands. It criticizes malfeasance in government, predicts trials will yield little punishment, and warns lawyers will delay justice.
The author recounts a 19th century surveying journey from Cambridge to Burlington Iowa, crossing the Mississippi on the B and Q railroad, detailing early stations Crawfordville Brighton Oskaloosa and Des Moines, coal mines near OsKaloosa, and encounters with historic figures. They note friendships in Des Moines and a Thanksgiving dinner with cousins in Altoona, ending in November in Iowa.
Mrs John H Satcher entertained about twenty five friends with a Monday evening musicale in honor of Mr and Mrs Ton W Campbell. Participants included Mamie Scott Ewart Ruby Riggs Amelia Mathews Estella McCartney Joe W Campbell A F Wharton and Marie Williams. Prof Sarchet played twelve time pieces while guests wrote titles on cards. eight was the high score. Miss Mamie Scott won the prize a song book and gave it to Mrs Campbell. Luecock won the booby prize a tin fire. Guests included Lida Winchell Mae McCleary and others. See Wells Furniture Co ads. Reports note Isaac Speck’s death at Dupont and Mr Carlisle’s winter trip south and to Mexico.
Thomas C. Mackey died at his son Judge J. H. Mackey’s home on North 9th Street Saturday November 28 1903 at 3 30 pm aged 84 3 months 6 days Born August 22 1819 in Pennsylvania he spent his life in Guernsey County Ohio He married May 9 1844 to Jane Hinton and had five children three living including Judge J. H. Mackey His service included education and religion and he helped establish a Presbyterian church in Claysville He retired to Cambridge later in life and his funeral was held with Rev Ken Hayes and other ministers in attendance.
The Ridge Sabbath School adopts resolutions following the deaths of W P Smith and ON Virtue. They commend the faithful service of the two men, urge readiness for the Second Coming, offer sympathy to their wives and families, and direct copies to be placed in minutes and given to the bereaved.
Diphtheria claims life of Muriel Ferris, two to three days funeral held by Rev. Ashburn. Community sends sympathy to bereaved family. Local social notes recount visits by Seerest family, Nelsons and Harbups, Cumberland events, and Thanksgiving arrests for drunkenness and concealed weapons.
The London wool sale opened with many buyers and spirited bidding for select lots, but overall quotations were disappointing and averages lower. Home demand remained restrained as mills bought conservatively, though limited supply and expectations of stronger consumption in cooler weather support prices.
New timetable shows time changes for the Marietta Division of Pennsylvania Co effective Sunday November 29. Details include west bound and east bound trains with special Sunday runs such as No. 616 at 6:05 p.m. and 629 at 1:20 a.m. An accommodation service from Cambridge shop starts at 5:65 a.m.
Flat Ridge Misses Amanda Addy and Luh Kennedy return from a visit with Rev. C. M. Porter in Gnadenhutten and kin in Newcomerstown. Protracted meeting at Hopewell ends due to suspected smallpox. Guests include Sadie Gibson of Bird's Run and Nellie and Mary Singer. My Lowry recovering from wounds in a wreck plans to work soon. Ma and Mrs Campbell Warden of Cambridge visit. Preaching at Flat Ridge on December 6 by Rev. Mr. Bowers. Charles McMillan of Antrim and Lizzie McMillan of Antrim wed Nov 1 at the bride’s home. wedding dinner and gifts noted. Music and dancing provided. hearty congratulations from friends.
The United States Supreme Court affirmed the constitutionality of Kansas eight hour law for public works. Justice Thurman delivered the opinion for the court. If the statute is mischievous, the responsibility lies with the legislature, not the courts. Chief Justice Fuller and Justices Brewer and Peckham dissented.
Cincinnati reports a feud between the Anderson and Ford families on 1853 Richmond Street that escalated over a week. Flooding, gunfire, and a ceiling hole drew a large crowd and police. A. T. Anderson was arrested for shooting at intruders while Ford was wounded, later jailed for water pipes tampering.
A severe typhoon off Swatow wrecked hundreds of Chinese fishing junks. Rescue ships towed vessels to Hong Kong and airlifted survivors, with 406 junks reported at sea and 112 men saved. Dozens died or were stranded without food or water for days.
Former Commander Richmond Pearson Hobson has drafted a bill to be introduced by Representative Wiley to make the United States the world’s leading naval power within several years. The plan calls for a total appropriation of 4.75 billion dollars with funds allocated for new ships and ongoing programs over multiple years.
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