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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1913
Page
3
A Cambridge article urges citizens to fund and support a city Christmas tree. It argues the festive display will spread goodwill, soften hardened hearts, and bring hope to jobless and lonely residents. Contributions should be sent to Treasurer J. C. Purkey for the Tree of Light.
Sherman Granger of Ohio opposes a special national convention next year while other Ohioans including Rep Fess of the Sixth district voice opposition. The national committee continues its session discussing principles and liberty under law amid broader party tensions.
The discussion centers on a $431,700 inquiry into industrial combinations and whether big business is inherently necessary for efficiency. Secretary Redfield emphasizes uncovering truth about retail price fixing by manufacturers and its monopoly potential, plus a proposed inquiry into clothing production costs.
The Community Christmas Committee adopts a coupon system to raise funds for Yuletide Good Cheer. Citizens urged to fill and return coupons to J. C. Purkey, treasurer, to ensure no home in Cambridge or vicinity lacks festive cheer.
United Press reports the Senate voted 40 to 35 to defeat the Hitchcock amendment to the currency bill. The proposed change would set four regional reserve banks and require the public sale of stock first. The party-line vote excluded Poindexter who allied with Democrats.
President resigns indignantly after honorarium membership in the Order of the Carabao and songs disparaging the people helped by U.S. policy. Cabinet aides report his outrage as three six foot ship models labeled U S S Fellowship U S S Friendship and U S S Piffie were used in a savage anti policy spoof. White House hints court martials and reprimands may follow.
The Cambridge City Council held its final meeting of the term, adjourning at 11:52 after a lengthy session including executive time. Retiring members Thorla Minor Thorla and M Sheehan delivered remarks as others thanked colleagues, money was approved for damages and sidewalk work, and plans for a sewage disposal plant and street paving were advanced.
El Paso reports Federals under General Navarette retook Torreon and push north toward Chihuahua as Villa’s forces face diverts. Ojinaga held by 4,000 federals under Mercado appears impregnable, with border officers questioning Villa’s strategy and a $250,000 ransom tied to Luis Terrazas Jr.
Rev and Mrs W L McCormick and their children of East Beatty Avenue left Monday to spend the holidays with relatives in Delta Pennsylvania. They expect to be away until after Christmas.
The report highlights immediate remedies for antitrust issues, including a presumption that restraints of trade are unreasonable and limits on stock issuance and holdings. It urges a government inquiry into whether monopolies are efficient and calls for a Bureau of Corporations investigation to shed light on the issue. Secretary Redfield supports funding for the inquiry.
The House immigration committee votes by more than two to one to approve the Burnette Immigration bill. It includes bars on Asiatics and militant suffragettes, advocates of sabotage and anarchists, and adds a literacy test requiring reading and writing in one language.
A local retailer promotes a wide assortment of ladies, misses, and junior coats with patterns of the latest style. Prices run from 13 dollars 50 cents to 22 dollars, and early buyers are assured the best selection.
Seward Nebraska December 15 As Col C Grant Denver Colorado tours through the city last summer a young girl Ethel Mountz saved a child from under wheels of his automobile. The city learns today she will receive a $20000 reward for the deed in a letter received.
Miss Mildred Johnson of New Lexington breaks silence regarding the alleged shooting of S H Schachtil of Cleveland who was employed here. Grant hospital reports at noon that Schachtil will recover from a bullet wound an inch from his heart.
This old ad claims Gowans King of Externals cures colds and croup symptoms without forming a drug habit. It describes rubbing on the chest to penetrate and scatter congestion, offers three sizes and a money back guarantee if it fails to deliver.
Notice says pictures from now to the 23rd will be finished before Christmas at Valentine's Studio. Davis taxicab involved, remodied, business cared for by a touring car.
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