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Cambridge Jeffersonian

Location

Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1903

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Marion Smith death by carbolic acid in West Wheeling

Marion Smith a 25 year old man from Marietta killed himself with carbolic acid on West Wheeling avenue about midnight. He cited low wages and a blocked marriage with Miss Laura Lewis, daughter of William Lewis of Marietta, as motivators. He requested his body be sent to Philadelphia if not claimed, and had letters and photos revealing engagement plans and family opposition. He died at the Arcade hotel about 25 minutes after ingestion. remains moved to McDonald’s undertaking rooms amid a large crowd.

Marion Smith Marietta West Wheeling Avenue George Williams Williams Andrews Bros Phillips Arcade Hotel Yeo Harrison Charles Smith Silver Street Philadelphia Jefferson Medical College Miss May Lewis Laura Lewis Miss May Laura Smith Cambridge Glass Works H. F. McDonald’s Wheeling Avenue

Council Fails to Settle Police Pay at Year’s Last Meeting

The wiby city council held its final regular meeting of the year Monday night with all members present. Discussion over paying police members ran long but no settlement was reached, leaving the issue as it stood. City Auditor Deselm and City Solicitor Callings outlined their positions. a resolution to pay from the contingent fund was rejected by President Cook who warned of potential liability. Collins then moved a resolution favoring pursuing action through the circuit court, which passed with all but Sills voting yes. Collins also reported asking Consolidated Co. for better lighting fulfillment and urged officers to report unlit lights nightly. Meeting adjourned to Monday evening December 28.

Wiby Oatter Deselm Callings Cook Owencil Fea Jaflon Aes Fond Agi Collins Consolidated Co

Dreyfus Likely Restored to Army After Commission Report

Paris reports a Dreyfus commission meeting next Wednesday will hear Victor Mercier’s report urging case revision. The court of cassation or martial court could reconsider, with a favorable revival seen likely and Dreyfus possibly restored to service. Meanwhile Bryan’s St Petersburg audience with Tsar Nicholas lasted 15 minutes, signaling renewed cordial US-Russia ties.

Alfred Dreyfus Army Paris M Mersier Oper Dreyfus

Boil ers, Fires Kill Four in St Louis Power House Blast

A battery of seven boilers exploded at the St Louis Transit Company's power house, wrecking the building and causing a roof collapse. Four workers were killed and eighteen injured, with fears some may die. Firemen fought the blaze as rescuers pulled survivors from the debris amid darkness and wreckage.

Traction Company St Louis St. Louis Transit Company W Wilson Lews Barker Frank Steele William Gant Dennis O'Learry Peter Walley Simon Mixon Charles G Thompson Joseph Grooms Wilson Barber Robert Fulton

Pressure to avert hostilities between Colombia and US

European powers push to prevent war as General Reyes warns of limited control over uprisings in Colombia. Diplomats say Bogota faces no sympathy from Britain and The Netherlands if Panama moves spark conflict. Revelations include Reyes seeking a Hague reference and U S moral suasion.

Washington Colombia United States Rafael Reyes Panama Bogota Marraquin General Reyes Reyes Hague Neenle Enrone Great Britain Netherlands Republic of Panama Isthmian Isle of Pines

Murder confession stirs Fox Lake case as wife and son found alive

In Wisconsin, William Hurd reportedly confessed to murdering his wife and son on December 3. A woman identified as Mrs. Hurd by Fred Weed claims they are alive at Weed’s home near Fox Lake. Weed’s statement follows a police tip while Hurd remains jailed in Water Town.

Fox Lake Wis Misa Wiliam Hurd Lake Mill Fred Weed Here Weed Bullwinkel Hurd Watertown Urd

Market Reports Grain and Stock Prices for Dec 21

Grain and stock prices across Cleveland Chicago and New York markets show cattle prices ranging from 3.50 to 8.25 per hundredweight with good to choice weights. Sheep and lamb values vary with shipping quality at 5.76 to 6.30 while hogs and calves fetch 4.00 to 7.00 per unit. wheat corn and oats quoted with no. 2 reds at about 9.9 and 48 cents respectively. broader market listings include cows bulls heifers and mixed lots across multiple regions.

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Chicago Police Move to Stop Funeral Picketing and Settle Driver Strife

Chicago dec 2 Chief ONeill ordered guards to accompany funerals and halted any labor dispute picketing near houses of mourning. Union officials warned differences must be settled by arbitration, with the aim of suppressing protest at funeral processions.

Chicago Saya Rogue Triliea Lavery Delveres Windy City

Middletown Man Convicted of Wife Murder

William Thomas of Middletown was found guilty by a jury of murder in the second degree for killing his wife Jennie during a Sept 21 quarrel. He struck her with a slung shot and pushed her downstairs, causing instantaneous death and a life term penalty.

Middletown Hamilton Wiliam Thomas Jennie le Penuty Lfe Thomas

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