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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1906
Page
4
The piece surveys early 20th century politics with references to New Mexico statehood votes, calls for constitutional change, and Roosevelt's asserted executive vigor. It notes critical views of taxation, civil military dismissals, and overseas affairs including Japan and Hawaii, alongside party maneuvering and leadership tensions in Congress.
The House shows support for a banking act extension permitting banking associations to issue real estate securities. The mood contrasts earlier opposition, with current tendency favoring widening powers for national banks over restricting them.
Fragmented text mentions a proposed legislation to appoint an additional federal judge and references various factions and dates in a garbled report. The readable parts suggest debate on a new judicial appointment and urgency, but specifics remain obscured by errors.
The piece discusses Senator Foreker’s push on military dismissals and how convictions, sentences, and punishments should follow lawful proceedings, noting fears of arbitrary executive orders. It covers reactions to ship subsidies, political funding, and party tensions, and ends with remarks on national defense and overseas possessions.
The piece argues against new taxes while accusing profits from monopolies and trusts of funding expanding expenditures. It criticizes income tax as unconstitutional and condemns California’s stance against Japanese students. It urges early holiday shopping to ease overworked retailers and shipping delays.
The rules committee cannot stop Republican lawmakers from forming a caucus to support tariff reform and McKinley's legacy. Massachusetts leaders head the movement as New England and the Northwest rally against standing pat. Strong opposition from trust aligned critics shapes the scene.
The Pittsburg Post argues against government subsidies for shipbuilding profits that favor a few at the public expense. It notes the rapid Yalu launch and growth of merchant ships from seven to thirty two, asserting foreign competition harms domestic markets and pride should not override material wealth.
The President urged a tower tariff or free trade in Philippine products, arguing benefits to Americans and Filipinos. Senate and House factions remained divided, with Ohio lawmakers shown as backing the President while Senator Dick argued against the approach.
The piece questions what existing tax methods would be cut or altered to accommodate proposed inheritance and income taxes and whether new taxes would be added. It criticizes tariff resistance, notes objections to the inheritance tax and a Supreme Court ruling against the income plan, and discusses political funding and potential costs of a war with Japan versus protecting overseas territories. It also mentions President Roosevelt and Cortelyou, with perspectives on fiscal policy and national debt.
Senator Bailey of Texas did not attend the opening of Congress on Monday. He prefers local presence over his duties as a senator and aims to persuade Texas Democrats he is not entangled with corporate control. The public watches the inquiry anxiously while the outcome remains uncertain.
An aerial navigation industry is called an unfact industry needing tariff regulation. Congress may take up the issue as competition looms and an aerial navigation subsidy could be added to the bill drafted by Brigadier General Grosvenor for shippers' interests.
A fragment reports legal challenges to a county commissioners power to fix clerical fees via delegation, arguing the Wilson law lacks uniform application and violates constitutional standards. It notes disputes over fee versus salary systems and references Mrs Keepers’ health prognosis amid ongoing feuds and hopes for recovery.
A critique defends newspaper reliability after a rash misreport about the Wiley residence tragedy near New Concord. It argues some outlets echoed sensational claims without verification, while others like the Zanesville Signal Times Recorder and Jeffersonian reported cautiously from first hands, avoiding lurid details and false burglary or arson allegations.
The article discusses Archbishop Ireland's prominence and the controversy between the President and Helamy Storer. It praises Ireland as a top church leader and patriotic American and notes that his elevation to Cardinal would satisfy Protestants and the church, but says sectarianism and statesmanship complicate his selection amid the Roosevelt Storer quarrel.
The Roosevelt Storer quarrel and its correspondence draw interest as the President’s message likely gains broad readership. The feud sparks strong language on both sides and commentary on Mrs. Storer’s influence and loyalties, plus church state tensions in France and Andover theology moving to Harvard.
Clarence M. Jones, formerly of the Columbus Press-Jest, travels to England to press Parliament for 1,000,000 pounds to fund his book project and related discoveries. He claims the move could prompt U S and British backing and strengthen Anglo-Saxon ties.
A quirky note chronicles Franz Joseph of Austria seeking rare memorabilia including a dinner card carved from black marble and inscribed dishes by a famed French artist. It mentions Thomas Turner visiting America, his long travels, and a Congress prayer scene with Senator Hale and others, highlighting their verbal lapses.
Judge Walon Taylor of Newark has been declared insane and admitted to the State hospital in Columbus for treatment. The physician signers cite incresing paresis as the cause. Taylor formerly a prominent Democratic figure and friend of Judge Thurman and Jorbin Ward, noted for kindness and hospitality. Now an old bachelor.
Mrs Charles Patterson and her son Ray of Columbus have been guests of her cousins Mrs Elmer Kennedy and Mrs Carl Brenan the past week. They left Monday for Kimbolton to make an extended visit.
Me Will A Hoffman of Hagerstown Illinois testifies to curing catarrh of the head throat and dizziness with Peruna after about six months. The advertisement touts Peruna as a thirty year popular remedy and invites readers to write Dr Hartman for free advice at the Bazieg Sanitarium Columbus Ohio.
The Inder State Iron and Steel Co. may dismantle and move its Cambridge bar mill after purchase on Saturday. A Cincinnati suburb offered a substantial bonus to keep operations, with sale figures around 550,000 and 12,000 for additions, though final plans depend on repairs and a full invoice. If dismantled, up to 200 workers would lose jobs, though local merchants hope the plant remains and could be enlarged and revived.
Margaret J. Patterson aged 82 widow of William C. Patterson died at her son Leonard A. Patterson's home at 34 Kittanning Street Etna on Saturday December 1906 at 12 50 pm Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Tuesday December 11 at 3 Kittanning Street Etna Friends are invited to attend. Blessed in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. Pittsburg Dispatch.
Mrs Amanda Couts wife of Isaac Couts of Monroe township died at in atelock Saturday night aged about sixty six. She leaves a husband and twelve children to mourn her death. Funeral services will be held at her residence Tuesday and interment will be at Wesley Chapel.
Charles W Diehl of Cambridge, assistant secretary, is slated to succeed W E Thompson as secretary of the state board of public works in Columbus. Thompson resigns due to illness after long service. Diehl earns 1200 dollars annually while Thompson's post pays 2500. Thompson has been ill since appointment.
Mr and Mrs Will Johnson of East Steubenville avenue entertained Branthoovert Townici Plumbing Co stockholders and their wives on Monday night to celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary. Twenty five guests attended a green and red decor dinner with a four course meal. Mrs M Bayless recited a poem Ten Years of Wedded Life and Catherine Johnson performed A Treasury Andeed is Mr Wife. Bayless presented silver table ware and other gifts on behalf of the employees.
An advertisement claims a guaranteed cure for piles with Liefang and promise of refunds if Parliament fails to cure within fourteen days. The copy uses unclear terminology and mentions refunds to compensate customers if results are not achieved in the stated period.
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