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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
4
In History on December 15
On December 15 dates include Columbus landing at Santo Domingo in 1492 and Napoleon’s remains placed in Paris in 1840. Other notes mark the 1873 death of naturalist Louis Agassiz born 1807 and 1896 death of actor Alexander Salvini, son of Tommaso Salvini, born 1861. Oswald Ottendorfer, German-American journalist and editor of the Staats-Zeitung, died in 1900, born 1826.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Santo Domingo
Napoleon
Hotel Des Invalides
Paris
Agassiz
Alexander Salvini
Tommaso Salvinii
Oswald Ottendorfer
New Yorker
Staats-Zeitung
Moon in Leo Last Quarter as Sun Near Sagittarius
The report notes the moon at last quarter in Leo with a 22 day age and moonrise after 11:54 p m eastern time while the sun sits in Scorpio nearing Sagittarius. Jupiter shows four moons visible east of the planet at 3 a m eastern time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constellation
Leo
Constellation Scorpio
Sagittarius
Weather Outlook and Political Giants in Flux
The forecast covers West Virginia Western Pennsylvania and Ohio with clouds and scattered rain or snow near lakes and moderate temperatures. In politics Foraker’s allies may struggle to restore him to the senate as new party managers take control, while Dick’s term nears expiry and supporters might plan a comeback for their favorite, highlighting rapid political shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Western
Penna
Ohio
Foraker
Senate
Ali
Rising sun phrase spurs Congress reaction in Roosevelt era
The Ohio State Journal comments on President Roosevelt’s insinuations about detective service restrictions. Congress is portrayed as cautious and wary of investigations, amid fears of deeper inquiries lasting beyond a year in the White House. The piece hints at political maneuvering and implied patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Roosevelt
White House
Ohio State Journal
Fragmentary political aside hints at presidential disclosure
The passage hints at public desire for clarity from the president and Congress on his meaning. It reflects a stance favoring disclosure and accountability in governance.
Harmon in Columbus house hunt toward Governor mansion
Gov elect Harmon and Mrs Harmon are in Columbus house hunting. The speaker opposes unusual public spending but argues a Governor’s mansion should be provided and owned by the state, reflecting Ohio’s dignity and the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon
Columbus House
Buckeye
Senator Foraker to Speak on Brownsville Question in Senate
The article notes Senator Foraker will address the senate on Wednesday about the Brownsville issue and comments on attacks from the White House. He may visit Columbus later in the week, with the speech possibly turning the Ohio senatorial succession. A jest imagines Taft stubbing his toe on a Panama canal shovel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foraker
Senate
Brownsville
White House
Columbus
Ohio
Taft
Taft’s Safe Posture Amid Panama Controversy
The passage argues Taft should stay out of the Panama dispute between newspapers and Roosevelt. Congress may yield to the President, but Taft cannot risk involvement in its later stages. Taft enjoys public sympathy over his clash with Speaker Cannon on tariff revision, though doubts remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Taft
Panama
Roosevelt
Congress
Taft
Speaker Cannon
Chicago reformers clash with dancing party rumblings
In Chicago reformers clash with disreputable dancing parties as hall damage and bomb threats fail to deter the social scene. Officials, dancers, and observers alike press on, claiming Chicago wickedness now outpaces New York’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York City
Panama controversy stirs broad public demand for full investigation
The piece argues near universal opposition to the President over the Panama affair and predicts further issues will surface as the controversy deepens. It asserts most Americans doubt the Panama revolution was clean and doubt administration agents acted without dubious conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Star Light Club Dance at Masonic Temple Tonight
The Star Light Club invites couples to a dance at the Masonic Temple on Wednesday evening December 16. Admission is 50 cents per couple and invitations will be shown at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Light Club
Masonic Temple
Miss Leda Hartley Leaves for St Louis Home
Miss Leda Hartley left this morning for St. Louis Missouri where she will establish her future home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leda Hartley
St. Louis
East Cambridge Woman Harriet Davis Dies at 78
Mrs Harriet Davis longtime East Cambridge resident dies at home near the B and O crossing from paralysis and age related illness. Born in Victoria Wales she was 78. Survived by two daughters Sarah Ellis and Mary Davis with funeral Thursday at 2 pm at the family home, Rev C R Poulson presiding, burial in Northwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Davis
East Cambridge
Victoria
Wales
Kings Mines
Former Gansridge Man Promoted
John H. Satchet of East Eighth Street notes that A Galloway has been appointed General Superintendent in charge of Ocean Shore Railway operations with headquarters in San Francisco. Galloway, known in Cambridge, previously served as Master Mechanic on the Marietta Division of the Cleveland and Marietta Railway, and his promotion is welcomed by local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Satchet
East Eighth Street
J. Downey Harvey
Ocean Shore Railway Co
San Francisco
A. Galloway
Ocean Shore Railway
Galloway
Cambridge
Marietta
Cleveland & Marietta Railway
Canal Dover guests return home after visit
Mrs Winkler and her daughter and Miss Hazel Conn of Canal Dover, guests of Mr and Mrs G L McElfresh, returned home this morning.
Cadman Lecture On The Puritan In Two Worlds
Dr Cadman presents a Tuesday evening talk titled The Puritan in Two Worlds at Colonial. The event is promoted as a cultural lecture in the year end calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Cadman
Colonial
Admiral Evans Defends US Dreadnoughts Against British Image
Admiral Evans argues Indiana class ships match English Dreadnoughts and claim US battleships are superior in speed and firepower. He says thirteen inch guns beat twelve inch, criticizes waterline armor placement, and warns against weakening the battery armor or propulsion by unbalanced design choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Evans
England
Evans
United States
Sea of Japan
War department records and a soldier's confession discussed
A letter from discharged soldier Boyd Conyers is examined in a senate context with a colored detective Lawson's report among war department documents. The discussion continues from page one as the presidents message and accompanying reports are read in the senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Boyd Conyers
Lawson
War Department
Senator Foraker
Con
Foraker Demands Tribunal Over Detective Scandal
The senate heard letters between Boyd Conyers and Lawson and discussed secret detective activity in Monroe Georgia. Senator Foraker criticized the pursuit as improper and urged a tribunal to provide hearings for those involved, arguing multiple prior trials had acquitted them.
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Yers Spears
Monroe
Conyers
Ker
Mr. Foraker
Cash Market
Wheeling Ave
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Irene
Abiney Copyright
Howe Outfitting Co
Turnbaugh
Felt & Linen
the Temple Store
Wheeling Avenue
Arnold’s Drug Store
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