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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1907
Page
4
The Jeffersonian issue from December 26 1907 lists John M Amos and T Be Amos as editor and business manager with Cambridge Ohio post office filing indicating second class matter.
In Chicago the temperance and law enforcement movements grow strong and the courts appear to catch up, suddenly discovering that laws must be enforced.
The passage claims Russian admirals urge action to provoke the United States against Japan, arguing the US primary target is Japan not California or the western Pacific coast, and that their aim is to incite naval conflict.
U S Steel Corporation announces a profit sharing plan distributing ten million dollars to 47 000 employees who hold stock. The dividend yields 7 percent with a five dollar per share bonus.
The piece notes many mills and factories suspended are resuming operations in various regions. Currency is returning to circulation, pleasing the public. Hope is expressed that these signs of improvement will multiply.
The Daily Jeffersonian notes strong support from unnamed friends whose influence has grown the paper's rural route subscriptions, especially among Jefferson township residents. The editors express gratitude for this widening community backing.
When President Cleveland faced a financial panic he issued and sold bonds after plates were prepared by a predector aid but held back. He was accused of conspiring with New York financiers to rob the Government and enrich himself. Those financiers are now hailed as saviours of the country.
During the Christmas rush women who carry money openly in their bands are likely to misplace or have it stolen in stores. Such losses upset the owners who spend time searching for the valuables and fear accusations amid the excitement.
Secretary Taft is set to arrive in New York Friday evening or Saturday morning and be quickly guided by supporters. Movements will soon form, with lines tightly drawn as professional wire pullers dominate early canvassing. Taft aims to avoid letting Roosevelt's support hinder his path while trusts and labor groups push against the President and his allies.
The National Civic Federation annual banquet highlighted currency debate with Andrew Carnegie Jas Speyer Horace White and Postmaster General Meyer. Geo W Perkins promoted profit sharing as used by steel firms to curb labor unrest while praising selective workers and pensioning the injured.
The piece contrasts La Follette era reformers with Republicans pursuing progress in the Democratic fold. It notes a bitter rivalry between Williams of Mississippi and DeArmond of Missouri and mocks their fighting as awkward. It highlights a state treasury of over 7 million dollars and warns of looming schemes to claim wealth.
A passage notes officials of a crooked and careless class fear publicity and have long tried to curb legally required reports meant for taxpayer information. It frames ongoing efforts to suppress disclosure and highlights the tension between governance and public oversight.
A call for full annual county financial reports detailing all expenditures to inform taxpayers. The piece argues current abridged publications conceal waste and costs, urging law extension to require complete disclosures from county officials and related offices.
Secretary of War Taft met with campaign manager Arthur I. Vorys of Ohio in Washington to review political developments since Taft’s world trip. Vorys declined to discuss specifics and planned to confer with local leaders before returning to Ohio. Taft then traveled to Cincinnati to qualify as executor of his mother’s estate and would return to Washington the next day.
Beulah Fawcett a fifteen year old girl born without hands and with a single foot has learned to write using her foot and by crossing her arms with a pencil. Teachers from the district school guided her to acquire education and about a year ago an artificial limb was fitted allowing slow movement. Despite affliction she remains cheerful and bright with a sunny disposition.
Cleveland on December 23 enjoyed the most peaceful Sunday in over a year. Saloons were dark and theatres shuttered, police blotter nearly empty, Coroner Burke had no bodies to view, and only two arrests for intoxication were recorded. A Sunday blizzard fringe brushed the city without warning. Police speculated fear of a harsher event may explain the restraint.
John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers, has improved enough that his physician says he may join his family for Christmas dinner at Spring Valley, Illinois.
Helena Montana December 23. O C Dallas chief clerk and J D McLeod head of the survey department of the United States in Helena have been arrested on indictments charging forgery and conspiracy to defraud the government.
A fifty year old scrapbook at West Point reveals five original Whistler drawings from 1851 1854 made while he was a cadet. Four pen sketches humorously depict a sleepy guard on duty and a wash drawing shows a cadet near camp tents.
Richard Cummings notes the Apalachicola Times records a massive 40 foot long cypress log of 72 inches at the small end cut near Meccnin slough by Robert Hathcock on land owned by an Apalachicola lumber company. It holds 11 562 feet board measure and may be Florida's largest timber stick.
Clinton Scollard presents a Christmas scene noting how cold winds push toward Yule while indoors the reader gathers wisdom from many lands yet seeks the Bethlehem tale in the Holy Book at the hearth.
Beavers in Hamilton township Monroe county damage timber on the West farm and McMichael Creek. Law protects beavers with a fine of 100 dollars or 100 days in jail for killing one. Animals about two feet long with brownish fur.
New York report details Dr. C. F. Aked, recently arrived from Liverpool to head Fifth Avenue Baptist Church, insisting on an immediate $7000 contribution from rich members to reform church finance and end year deficits. He condemned the burden on a few as unfair and urged a reorganized system.
Pittsburg experts reviewing Naomi Menorah and Darr mine explosions say climate conditions contribute to accidents. They note disasters occur near the same hour and altitude, with moist outside air laden with impurities entering mines. Proper ventilation using treated air could reduce gas buildup and hazards during seasonal change.
Judge Wickham granted a change of venue for Ben Dickerson to Millersburg Holmes county for trial on January 14. Dickerson is charged with the strangulation murder of Kate Huces. he was sentenced to death on September 18, 1906, but a new trial was granted.
Cleveland police pursued John Schulsowski and two accomplices on the Central viaduct. In the running fight one footpad was killed and his two companions surrendered to officers.
Canton Ohio December 23 Pioneer Cereal company flouring plant at Canal Fulton burned. Loss estimated at $60 000 with $35 004 covered by insurance.
Mrs. George Cross of Copley died in convulsions a half hour after taking a headache tablet, tragedy recorded in Akron Ohio on December 28.
Isaac Brock of McLennan County, Texas, long lived at 118 years, credited Peruna with protecting him from climate shocks and aiding health through many decades and four wars. He lived in Bosque Falls and later Valley Mills with relatives, and praised Peruna as crucial for grip, circulation, and resilience during epidemics.
A Byesville gathering yesterday celebrated the Shively family with children and grandchildren honoring Mr and Mrs Peter Shively. The event followed their golden wedding anniversary and a poten dinner hosted by their daughter. Also noted is Kron hosting an oyster dinner with Yuletide decor and themed place cards on North Seventh Street.
On Friday afternoon December 27 between 3 and 5 teachers will entertain members of the Presbyterian Primary Department at the church.
Mr Charles Davis who lives about two miles east of Cambridge was surprised last Wednesday evening by forty friends and neighbors for his thirtieth birthday. A social hour followed by an elegant supper saw him receive several useful presents. The gathering ended with a hymn and a closing prayer led by Mr Chas Laughlin.
At a Saturday meeting in Cambridge the organization chose O. B. Booth as president and J. Vermillion as vice president for the coming year. The report also notes the treasurer and other officer appointments in the session.
Ant T. and Robinson serve as treasurer and guardian Mrs H E Grund mond as secretary A O Baker as guardian Mrs Carrie Wylie as companion Sentinal Thos Thomas and watchman W J Smith listed among officers with Ethel Thomas organist and T B Robinson as representative to the Grand Circle with alternate Mrs Pritchard.
Mr. Mathew Knox and his daughter Agnes hosted a dinner for about twenty neighbors on Friday the 20th. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Clark Borden, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Hammond, Mr. and Mrs. S. Armstrong, Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Mackey, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kenworthy, Mr. and Mrs. Boyd, Mr. and Mrs. John Culbertson, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Duff, and Mr. and Mrs. M. K. Wells.
Siegfried and Miss Nellie Barr will wed Tuesday evening at the home of the bride's parents on West Gomber avenue. Rev. J W Ashwood will perform the ceremony in the presence of relatives and friends. They will reside in this city. Siegfried is employed by Suitt Bros and Nellie has many friends.
Mrs Kate Carpenter of South Fourth street Zanesville will entertain a luncheon Friday December 27 to honor Miss Ada Chambers who will give a concert at Market Street Baptist Church that evening. The guests will number twelve.
Dr Boyd hosted a five course dinner for the Bachelor’s Club at the club’s memo yesterday. The event featured multiple courses and attended by club members with informal toasts and conversation about future gatherings.
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