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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1905
Page
4
A local notice from Cambridge Ohio dated Thursday December 14 1905 lists editor John M Amos and business manager T E Amos. It includes payment terms for a periodical or service at 1 002 per year prepaid and 31 608 per year if not prepaid, with post office entry details.
The article reviews reactions to the President's lengthy message, noting its omissions on football and Panama Canal stance. It mentions Oklahoma and Indian Territory admission as one state, New Mexico and Arizona as one, and cites leaders like John Sharpe Williams. It also comments on tax collection fees and the public interest in congressional debates.
Examiners John A. Bliss and B A Dover of the bureau of uniform ace counting report that county officials collected 99140 28 in illegal fees from Sept 1 1903 to March 1 1905. The specific sums range from 11 55 to 12410 90.
The piece notes that younger lawmakers roam the halls and ride the elevators with little notice from senior members who may yet be challenged by this new generation. It recalls William Pitt as an example of a young leader who made history.
The evils of continued boss rule are not yet destroyed, but a grim determination has been aroused on the part of the people everywhere to govern themselves. Whoever aids this movement with intelligence and conscience will perform an important duty of citizenship. Whoever impels the movement either through ignorance or design will invite resentment and bring about disaster to himself.
The President signals a tariff revision focused on free trade with the Philippine Islands in all commodities except sugar and tobacco, with a 25 percent cut on those products from the Dingley schedule. This stance could spark a party dispute among Republicans, awaiting Speaker's stance on opposition to the plan.
The state board of health aims to locate a 100 acre forested site for a tuberculosis sanatorium but Ohio timbered land is scarce due to waste. Reward falls to landowners who annually plant young trees. a few such benefactors exist in Guernsey County. The President's message was read by Daily Jeffersonian readers Tuesday evening, with Congress likely to debate key questions, including rail rate policy.
The candidate, a courteous active man, would have been a strong fundraising and legislative ally, capable of pleasing lawmakers and assisting newspaper men with his experience as editor and preacher. His defeat keeps him from becoming Speaker, though his acquaintance and shrewdness would have aided lobbyists.
Brookline Massachusetts is described as the richest town, two hundred years old, with an assessor valuation over 88 million dollars this year. Global news notes Russia’s growing crisis with Witte’s resignation and a feared dictatorship, plus a warning of widespread turmoil. Chauncey M. Depew says he will grant no more interviews to newspapers, claiming reporters lack humor.
Senator Chauncey M Depew resigns as a director of the Yuan Life Assurance Society in a brief letter. The note lacks humor typical of his writings and suggests his future senate status may resemble that of Mitchell and Burton.
Responding to constituent fury bills seek to make it a felony for insurers or any corporation to contribute money or value to presidential or vice presidential campaigns. The measure targets congressional and legislative elections where corporate influence is felt most, warning that even a bought president cannot save a bought Congress.
In a heated debate leading promoters push for a sharp 816 500 000 Panama canal appropriation while Senator Williams seeks scrutiny of the prior 10 million allotment. Only about 1 million funded construction last year. Senate likely to review items before approving anew appropriation, raising concerns of graft.
The President weighs civil service rules for presidential postmasters rewarding those rated good or excellent by inspectors. Congressmen and Senators react with mixed emotions, some seeking political leverage, others aiming to end factional disputes. The plan could create life tenure for officials deemed fit, followed by an extended pension list of long-serving veterans.
Senator Tillman introduced a resolution to inquire and investigate whether national banks contribute campaign money akin to life insurance companies. The plan seeks data from national bank examiners and bank records, noting banks rarely engage in politics but may be pressed to favor stockholders.
Governor Folk of Missouri is expected to attend and speak at a major primary law meeting in Troy Ohio. He advocates a statewide primary system for nominating state county and municipal offices on a single election day with equal access and funding to curb political bosses and shift focus from conventions.
An article discusses tensions between the United States and China over evasion laws and labor interests. It warns that protecting labor could conflict with Chinese trade, suggesting the dispute could escalate to war if economic interests polarize further.
The President advocates national regulation of large corporations through Congress and affirms federal sovereignty. He supports banning corporate political contributions, stopping rail rebates, publishing railroad accounts, and expanding banklike audits to railroads. He warns fiscal reform depends on revenue and contemplates tariff adjustments for reciprocal treatment with other nations.
Gen. Dick hints at events to block Democratic senate organization sparking multiple legislative seat contests. Garber says contests prove elected status and seated status remains to be decided. Laylin notes certificates serve as prima facie evidence, and contested members may vote on organization.
An itemized digest notes Dawes seeking a committee post, Keifer replacing Van Voorhis on appropriations, and mixed views on political integrity. It also recalls a botched murder case of Mrs. Rogers and comments on Jobu Hipple Mitchell’s release. The Cleveland board orders 30 Black Beauty copies for schools while Angell cites a circulation surge.
In Cambridge families and seniors can brighten winter by regular crumbs for birds near homes. Despite seeming scarce, birds will respond to small offerings. The Cambridge City Gazette marks December 11 as its eleventh year of publication noting rapid growth in local readership and continued emphasis on community welfare.
Attorneys general argue the governor lacks sole right to pardon prisoners without the pardon board's recommendation. If accepted, the restriction could curb arbitrary Christmas pardons, potentially shifting influence to sway board decisions for targeted pardons.
A reader questions high official compensation, noting six county officials earned 16,389 for a year. It argues for salary reform to 1,000 or less, cites past pay of 3,718 for commissioners, and urges Grangers to push for a lawmakers’ salary law before the legislature. Endorses accountability and frugality.
The Postmaster General lauds inspectors for their power over fourth class postmasters and presidential reappointments. Ohio lawmakers gain chairmanships, including Grosvenor on merchant marine and fisheries amid renewed ship subsidy talk. Franklin era to 1901 postal growth cited, showing vast expansion and public service reach.
A stitched towel sale offers items at 25 and 35 cents each. Laneh cloths priced at 41 cents and 1.00. Small doilies available at 1 1/2, 15 and 5 cents.
A Vermont execution of Mary Rogers for the murder of her husband is defended as upholding law. Governor Bell refused a pardon after Perham’s testimony, with commentary on capital punishment, its deterrent effect, and comparisons to life imprisonment and reform across states and nations.
Mrs BP Mianer of Burg Hill Ohio praises Pr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy from Rondout New York. She says it cured Wright's disease and Gravel after four doctors failed. The ad notes price 100 dollars, six bottles for 500, and lists distributors. Also records a December 7 1905 marriage of J H Gay to Emma F Johnson at Bird?s Run Bank BD 1.
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