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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1907
Page
4
Col Bryan refuses to let the President adopt the Democratic platform without briefing him first. He calls the move stealing thunder and says he will not permit it as policy.
The fate of County Local Option rests with the senate as the house is expected to pass the bill. Analysts predict a close, heated contest ahead with strong partisan stakes.
The text notes a large 100 million dollar treasury surplus ready to deploy, suggesting little incentive to cause a financial disturbance as such a move would not pay. It reflects cautious fiscal conditions and the perceived impact of readily available funds.
An abundance of silver certificates in circulation would not come amiss at the present time. They look a whole lot better to the people than corporation scrip clearing house or warehouse receipts as a circulating medium.
The speaker questions if the President is far ahead of the times in funding convention expenses from public funds or if the idea is merely ridiculous. The remark suggests a gradual retreat of boodlers from the influence of insurance companies and trusts.
President Roosevelt declares he will not run again or accept a nomination. The decision ends the campaign controversy and sets the stage for a continued fight, with Ohio as a key battleground in the unfolding political scene.
The passage recalls Andrew Jackson leading a people against a Federal central bank. It contrasts past limits on corrupt monetary influence with later monopolistic pressures and political money. Old Hickory's stand is framed as a watershed moment against centralized finance.
The Democratic National Committee will meet in Washington on Thursday to decide the time and location for the Presidential convention. Cities in contention include Cleveland Chicago Louisville Atlantic City Baltimore and Denver with strong support appearing for Bryan as the likely candidate.
Brewers face a nationwide shift as prohibition sentiment grows, with alarm among brewers who see the destruction of saloons and strict adherence to state laws as salvation. Authorities urge retailers to "Keep a decent place and obey the laws."
The passage notes President Roosevelt may have years of useful life ahead if he retires after his current term and maintains physical fitness. It suggests his belief that bi physical well being matters more than the strenuous duties of the presidency and that he has read history with good purpose.
The forests of Guernsey county vanish as timber is cut and shipped to other regions. Four sawmills along the National pike between Cambridge and Middlebourne operate daily, turning trees into marketable lumber and leaving the county resembling a barren plain for valuable oaks and walnuts.
The trustees must convene on the last Monday of December to settle accounts of road superintendents and the treasurer. Attending: road superintendents and treasurer. The meeting also settles other township claims and the township district board of education accounts. The new law moves duties from March to December. The board must organize January 1 1908.
The New York Sun leads opposition accusing President Roosevelt of provoking the Wall Street panic and failing to inspire confidence. It labels his message as stale and his future office pretensions as hollow while urging voters away from his favored candidate.
A concise note explains gold coins are valued more for their intrinsic metal content than for depicted imagery. It highlights bullion appeal, market price awareness, and investment relevance, focusing on how rarity and fineness influence worth over surface design.
The report notes very few Japanese sailors or servants are to accompany the fleet on its major journey. It hints the move may be discreet and could suggest a hidden motive or different purpose behind the reduced crew.
The President argues for general establishment of Postal Savings Banks as direct government competition with private banks, a move that could force most private banks out of business.
The dog tax law faces strong opposition from landlords and tenants who keep dogs and struggle to rent property. Critics say it is unfair to pay a tax for someone else’s dogs and raise concerns about its reach in both town and country areas.
A catastrophe at Monongah West Virginia leaves 250 widows and 1000 fatherless children. The disaster struck a town of about 3000, destroying nearly half of its bread winners and prompting a nationwide appeal for relief.
Conditions at Goldfield Nevada remain tense as government troops remain in place to preserve peace. Miners are described as enflamed and the situation risks violence, with no withdrawal planned while quiet is not restored.
The system of special interests mobilizes to kill off Roosevelt, aligning with Senator Foraker against Judge Taft. The Ohio State Journal frames it as a clash between the President and a powerful crowd, urging the public to see the struggle as they do.
The trend points to the west with Chicago hosting this year and Denver the other site. An eastern rail ride offers more poker time than farther east venues. Waterway improvements promise growing political and commercial influence, likely facing opposition from eastern congress members. Speaker Cannon appears aligned with the western shift.
Cambridgean Hon James Joyce announces his bid for Congress in this district. Joyce, a two term former legislator and respected lawyer, may face Col umbus papers push for Eagleson as a rival. The Guernsey race between Joyce and Eagleson could supplant the current incumbent.
The Cleveland Leader notes President Roosevelt openly favors Taft and will not curb his influence in choosing a successor. Roosevelt’s backing splits foes Hughes and Cartelyou, while Fairbanks and Cannon rally in the Midwest, and Foraker targets anti-Roosevelt sentiment in Ohio. Taft gains a nationwide Roosevelt-backed coalition.
A letter to relatives from Charles Worthing of Foster Avenue announces his father Richard Worthing remains critically ill in Truro Madison county Iowa. At ninety years old his condition is grave but faint hope for recovery is kept, noting his age and prior residency in Guernsey county and Birds Run before twenty years ago.
R. A. Halil of Coshocton was in the city on business Monday. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Forney of Birds Run spent the latter part of last week with Mr. and Mrs. Chas Worthing and Mr. and Mrs. Chas Forney. Mrs. H. C. Galligher of Akron is visiting her parents on Carlisle Avenue and will spend Christmas in Cambridge. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Scott of Newark, after visiting with her parents on South 8th Street, returned home Monday with Mrs. J. A. Allison Jr who will spend the holidays with them.
President Roosevelt surveys the double squadron as ships parade at anchor and join the Mayflower in the fleet review. He praises enlisted men, greets crew on the Louisiana, and recommends following the flagship as the fleet moves to Thimble Shoal.
The article details a Senate session where Senators Owen and Gore were sworn in, terms assigned by lot, and a resolution for financial relief discussed. It also notes a short House session, committee increases, and a ship canal survey proposal. A naval highlight describes ships at sea and the President's yacht Mayflower near Thimble Shoal light.
Incidental list of participants and donors features Mrs Rose Atkins McCullough Ashland Ky and others from multiple states. The bazaar raised 501.75 for the presbyterian church with many attendees and contributors named.
The death of Rev J J Mellyar occurred Saturday at his daughter's home in Harrisburg PA. Born 1816 in Washington on the Pike, he was a prominent Methodist minister in western Pennsylvania and a longtime Mason and Knight Templar. He preached, organized, and inspired many, with 53 converts becoming ministers and 400–500 accessions reported in past roles. He leaves a daughter, Mrs M D Lichliter, and grandchildren in the state. Funeral services are set for Allegheny Pa Tuesday afternoon.
A long row of names and residences appears, including Bell Potts McCartney Elm Grove West Virginia and Mrs Margaret Hyatt Bamford Hagerstown Maryland, with others in Youngstown Washington D C Sheffield Fairmont Columbus Morristown Wichita Colorado. The fragment lists multiple women tied to various U S locations without context or action.
In letters from Mrs. E. D. Lawson of Navasota Texas and others Peruna is praised as a reliable family medicine. Testimonials claim cures for catarrh deafness weak lungs and indigestion with repeat references to Dr Hartman’s forty year endorsement and widespread adoption in households.
A letter from Andersonville Ga dated November 17 1907 describes meeting Oscar Wright assistant superintendent at the national grounds. The writer tours 125 acres with 25 acres for the cemetery protected by a brick wall and notes Captain J M Bryant’s long service and a sign requesting visitors to register.
A Civil War era report details burials at Andersonville cemetery with 13 728 total including 28 Spanish war veterans and hundreds of soldiers from many states. It notes grounds kept in excellent condition under Capt Bryant and assistant Mr Wright, and describes the adjacent prison grounds, historical monuments, and memorial arch by Woman's Relief Corps chapters.
Alex Laughlin, a business visitor from Love City, was noted in the report for his Monday presence in the area.
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