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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1905
Page
4
The item lists editor Jour MM. Amos and E. Amos as business manager with subscription terms of one dollar per year paid in advance or one dollar eighty per year otherwise. It notes the publication is issued at Cambridge Ohio and is second class matter as of Thursday December 21, 1905.
The McConnelsville Herald notes that Senator Mitchell’s death prompts debate on memorial resolutions and predicts President Harding may soften on railroad rate issues. Dr L F Cain of Noble seeks the house clerk post, facing E W Doty of Cleveland, while George White, a wealthy oil man who beat Harvey Smith for county representative, could run for Congress if Dawes is renominated.
John F. Fitzgerald Democrat elected mayor of Boston by a plurality of about 380 over Republican Louis A. Frothingham. Nearest rival was Frothingham, speaker of the Massachusetts house. The piece notes political tension and national figures, with references to Senator Scott and railroad policy.
Critics note that witnesses who repeatedly claim amnesia during trials or investigations may appear to possess a sharp memory in other contexts. The pattern can mislead juries and investigators, prompting scrutiny of credibility and the legal implications of such testimony.
Senator Teller openly criticizes the late Senator Mitchell of Oregon. He says it takes more than a self admitted thief and perjurer to convict him of a crime, while noting supporters with charitable words.
The author argues that the broad humanity of the American people to settle persecuted Russian Jews as permanent citizens could be a serious mistake. He claims self preservation is as essential as charity, particularly when charity is funded by the public purse.
Premier Sergius Witte of Russia says he will not wield force against czar’s subjects if coercion becomes necessary. The remark boosts his standing in American opinion, matching praise for his Portsmouth diplomacy in the Wheeling Register.
The piece notes railroad giants alarm over rate policy with President facing pressure, while Senator Foraker leads Senate opposition. It cites John Sharp Williams as a Democratic minority leader prospect shaped by Socialists in the party. It also covers Midshipman Meriwether Jr. receiving one year confinement and a reprimand for a killed rival under Annapolis codes.
Congressman Dawes selects W C Geyer for Norwich postmaster at a yearly salary of 8600. The Monroe County Republican publishes a magnificent sixteen page edition in Woodsfield highlighting industrial interests with beautifully illuminated pages.
The House leans toward admitting Oklahoma and Indian Territory as a single state and Arizona with New Mexico as another, while the Senate may block. The piece notes political maneuvering behind statehood efforts and mentions Treasury plans to replace worn currency, a boon for workers receiving pay before Christmas.
The New York courts rule no authority to reopen ballot boxes and recount ballots leaving Mayor McClellan in office. Critics say the law, while valid, should be amended to ensure a square deal and clearer electoral process.
The American people favor a marriage to a U.S. citizen over European titled snobs. Gong worth, a congressman, is well connected and wealthy with an estimated fortune of 15 million dollars, capable of supporting a wife.
A senate inquiry asks why Senator Burton of Kansas remains on the roll but is denied committee work. Bailley argues he should be assigned duties until courts resolve guilt or innocence, reflecting a charitable rule seen in British Parliament.
The report notes Boston mayoral candidate Watson tabbed for 514 votes and New York rival Hearst listed with 226000 votes. It argues both figures do not fully reflect municipal ownership sentiment in either city, citing the World as the source.
The supreme court confirmed the lower court ruling fixing February 23 as the date for the execution of Johann Hoch, the wife murderer and bigamist. Unless governor and pardons board intervene, no delay is expected. Hoch awaits the flowers and tokens of sympathy from compassionate women.
The piece portrays intense pressure on Speaker to curb tariff talks and provoke Congress action this session. It notes Lodge faces pressure from Massachusetts voters to introduce a bill, and highlights a bitter struggle among Rockefeller Rogers allies against Thomas Lawson over Amalgamated Copper stock manipulation. Lawson vows wealth expansion and profits, framing the conflict as a fight to the death.
The resignation of the cadet representing this congressional district necessitates filling the vacancy. Congressman Dawes will appoint in due course. Boys aiming for the competitive examination should begin training immediately to be ready for a strong contest, while those who fail the appointment may suffer training harm.
Organizers press for a general strike within a month to halt railways, post offices, and telegraphs across the empire. They claim unity can defeat military tyranny, arguing even 400,000 Cossacks could be powerless if the labor movement stays organized and focused.
The complaint centers on a Cunard steamship monopoly handling most Panama Canal supplies via routes from Coloa to the Atlantic terminus and New York. The Picayune argues federal power favors Northern states, leaving the South with crumbs as federal control expands to railroads and quarantine affecting Southern ports.
Senator Lodge leads on the Santo Domingo treaty but is pressed by many committee colleagues. Democrats oppose the pact and several top Republicans join, arguing the U S would act as collector for European creditors. Critics call the entangling alliance dangerous and unnecessary while urging focus on U S interests.
A Columbus dispatch to the Pittsburg Post reports talks of a Republican Democrat fusion to control the Ohio House, favoring Republican picks while aiming to crack the caucus slate. Key figures include EB W Doty of Cleveland and Dr. L F Cain of Noble County amid shifting candidacy rumors.
A column argues that railroads should end free passes for officials and judges. It calls the practice shady and unfair, urging equal treatment for all workers and employees. The piece says gratuities harm stockholders and could be seen as bribes, and stresses fairness across public and private sectors.
The Senate probes a multi million emergency fund for Panama Canal operations as the House pushes forward. The report on past expenditures is unsatisfactory and lacks itemized details. About 17 000 workers are tied to canal work though none are digging, and plans differ between sea level and lock system approaches. The Senate aims to safeguard the treasury by delaying appropriations until thorough review is completed.
Unclear readable fragments reference male institutions and individuals with garbled phrases. The text includes stray letters, partial names, and scattered terms such as war, peace, and numbers, but no coherent events or identifiable entities.
Dense optimistic meditation on human history and future changes. The speaker envisions unprecedented absorbing interest, wealth of premise, and life worth dying for as humanity advances. References to overcoming poverty and disease hint at a masterful grasp of the physical universe through future science and power.
Mrs Geo D Dugan hosted about twenty five ladies on East Gom iber avenue for a one o clock luncheon. Green and white decor shaded the tables. A guessing contest entertained guests with Stella McCartney winning a hand painted plate and Mrs John Neilley taking the lettuce booby prize. Guests were asked to share favorite salad recipes for the honor guests.
The argument condemns parcosing appropriations under many titles for different uses. A single lump sum to trustees, with itemized details kept by bookkeeping, permits flexible use for any legitimate purpose. Competent trustees can manage funds without hindrance, enabling detection of waste and smarter spending.
In a Mansfield Shield editorial the cost of four state house offices—Attorney General State Auditor Fish and Game Commissioner of Railroads and Telegraphs—rose 1895 to 1903. The piece laments lack of inspectors under the 1902 1904 law and notes sharp percentage increases far above population growth. It questions salaries and perquisites and calls for expert accounting review of the auditor’s pay.
A holiday reflection urges giving over receiving, noting the joy of brightening a poor child with a small gift. The piece cites holiday scenes, carols, and a Lancaster agency's Yuletide candles, highlighting the scale of by product candles and a million boxes of small tree candles shipped annually.
A fragmented line contemplates attainment and humanity within war. It evokes Joy, completion, and the long march of consciousness, suggesting a distant goal pursued through ages despite weariness and struggle.
The Armstrongs of Adams township celebrated forty years of marriage with friends and relatives visiting from Butler Zanesville and Cambridge. Attendees included Rev. Ashwood, W. Simpson, S. Donley and many others. a three course dinner was served. The writer recalled Civil War memories and reflected on enduring grace.
The Good Roads Association met in the county courthouse offices with strong turnout. Speakers urged prompt action on road improvements and debated dropping a test road for one leading to the County Infirmary. Taxpayers are urged to sign petitions with Postmaster Barr, H. E. Smith and W. M. Sherrard handling signatures. The group will announce the date of the next meeting soon.
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