Strike talk and political mood in early 1900s Ohio
Amos editorial page surveys global and domestic tensions. Notes Russia’s civil strife cited as a “new government” debate, colleges banning football, push for women’s suffrage at local option elections, Venezuela’s peace moves, and boxing views after Fitzsimmons O Brien fight. Reports Gov Pattison appoints Louis B. Houck as private secretary and Roosevelt’s role in insurance probes debated. Warns of Smoot case delays and Lafollette’s political downfall, plus New York boss Odell’s wrath toward Roosevelt. Also notes dangers to women after dark in Columbus and calls for armed self defense.
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Odell
New York
Roosevelt
Gov
Higgins
Newark Lingafelters Granted New Trials
The circuit court granted new trials to the Newark Lingafelters based on alleged misconduct by state attorneys during witness examination and jury arguments. The opinion notes that convicting a public figure over a stolen ball million is grandly serious, while minor thefts can carry swift punishment.
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Newark
Circuit Court
Nuober As
Bridge trust in Ohio counties robs taxpayers and stirs reform
An Ohio wide issue on illegal fees collected by county officials, including Darke County where two years of fees total 97 287.42 with sheriff taking 32 343.32, prompts calls for a salary reform and a legislature backed crackdown. The Zanesville libel trial of Ad Isperman highlights graft allegations involving a Guernsey County commissioner. Governor Pattison’s administration is described as businesslike with graft suppression aims. Guernsey’s Freeman T. Eagleson is named a candidate for speaker pro tem, with support from local press and voters recognizing his independent stance against boss influence.
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Ohio
Bridge Trust
Guernsey County
Darke
Zanesville Newsaper
Ad. Isperman
Sunday News
Richards
Steubenville
Elsperman
Frazier
Mackey
Guernsey
Freeman T. Eagleson
Jeson
Nera
Effersonian
City council debates salaries and mayoral pay in New Philadelphia
The New Philadelphia city council debates raising the mayor’s salary to $900 a year and diverting all municipal fees to the city treasury, a move the mayor may block with a veto. The issue, tied to a new municipal law, is before the Guernsey county court awaiting decision. Nearby Cambridge faces a similar stalemate, with tonight’s meeting of high importance. In Canada, Presbyterian, Methodist, and Congregational churches move toward unification as the United Church of Canada, adopting a revised confession and a mixed governance structure. John Ro Walkin’s Chicago crash liquidation is cited as a cautionary tale, highlighting the banking sector’s role in restoring confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Council
New Philadelphia
Supreme Court
Guernsey County Court
Council of Cambridge
Canada
United States
Presbyterian, Methodist
Congregational Church- 68
Committee For Unification
United Church of Canada
United Presbyterian Church
General Conference
John Ro Walkin
Caniage
Chiago
Wheeling Register
Walsh
Roosevelt Sincerity Tested Over Railroad Rate Fight
The Pittsburgh Post reports President Roosevelt faces a Senate contest over a railroad rate law. The President may endure defeat to stay true to tariff reform and reciprocity aims. Judge Eason fines three attorneys in the Taggart divorce case for prejudicial affidavits, suspending collection pending circuit court review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Senate
Ife
Pittsburg
Eason
Wooster
Lyman Critchfield
James B. Faylor
M. L. Smyser
Uncertain Future in New York Political Clash
A heated factional battle in New York centers on the President and Odell with fights over 1908 and possible 1912 ambitions. Depew’s fall, Platt’s peril, insurance probes, and public mood stir doubt about the President’s power and the state’s political stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Senate
Odell
Mariana
Depew
Platt
New York State
Russia
Annual Farmers Institute in Antrim 1905 highlights sessions
The annual Farmers Institute held at Antrim on December 18 and 19, 1905 drew large attentive crowds. President J. D. Harding opened sessions with prayers by Rev. W. B. McManus. Dr. W. J. Chamberlain spoke on crop rotation and soil elements. E. J. Riggs discussed soil moisture and rainfall effects. An evening program featured C. F. McBride’s welcome, Riggs on Only a Farmer, and remarks on the debt owed to children. The next day included talks on stock saving, gum cultivation, potato raising, and stock feeding principles, followed by nominating committee results and officer nominations.
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Farmers’ Institute
Antrim
J. D. Harding
W. B. McManb
W. J. Chamberlain
Summit County
Ohio
Mc Chamberlain
E. J. Ri
Galia County
C. F. McBride
McBride
Riggs
J. C. Tannehill
Chamberlain
O.S. B. Grimsley
Dr. Chamberlain
F. B. Downard
A. H. Johnson
F. P. Albaugh
J. A. Bond
Joseph
Resolutions Adopted at Institute Meeting
Report of committee on resolutions notes unanimous adoption, a proposed second institute approved by large majority. Dr Chamberlain spoke on The Sources Contents and Uses of Commercial Fertilizers. E J Riggs followed on The Care and Management of Sheep on Farm. Evening session featured music, oration by Bessie McBride, recitations by several, and an address by Hon J W Cale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anale Nari
C. J. Tanne
Wor
Tonnie L Downard
Bessie McBride
Jesale Inglish
Ida McBride
Yenmare
Christmas at the Guernsey County Children's Home
In Guernsey County the home hosted a Christmas surprise for its 3 inmates as presents were delivered through a branch post office set up inside the building. Miss Bessie Prouse served as postmistress, delivering gifts to each child at the window. The event closed with a Christmas dinner and thanks to local contributors including Potter Bros and several residents from Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guernsey County
Prouse
Bessie Prouse
Supt
Potter Bros
S. A. Craig
J. H. Satcher
R. C. Graham
C . Dilley
F. E. Rosemond
J. W. Campbell
T. G. Brown
J. Eaton
J. McMahon
Clara Hunter
Mildred Forger
W. Croston
Cleveland
Santo Domingo in serious state after Morales action
A cablegram from Edwards, collector of customs, reports President Morales left Santo Domingo with a few followers to possibly form a new capital and cabinet. In a separate note, G S Peters of Byesville mourns the death of his two year old son from meningitis. funeral held today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Santo Domingo
Edwards
War Department
Morales
G. 5. Peters
Byesville
Awful Skin Disease Cured by Cuticura Remedies
Miss Nellie Vander Wiele of Lakeside New York writes that after months of a severe skin disease covering ears neck and cheeks with itching swelling scabs and oozing sores she found relief using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent. After two applications and three boxes of ointment three bottles of Resolvent she was completely cured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Vander Wiele
Lakeside
N. Y
Fred
Yuletide Wedding Unites Miss Ora Borton and O C Steele
Miss Ora L Borton daughter of Mr and Mrs W S Borton and Mr O C Steele of Connellsville Pennsylvania wed Christmas Day in Cambridge at the family home. The ceremony was simple attended by close relatives with a dinner to follow. The couple left for their new home in Connellsville on B and O train No 104.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora L. Borton
W. S. Borton
O. C. Steele
Connellsville
O. E. Sheppard
M. P. Church
East Steubenville Avenue
Cambridge
Steele
Bell Telephone Co
Pennsylvania
S. W. Moore
Louisville
H. H. Gregg
Hartford
New York Engineers Eye Labor At International Steam Pump
2500 members of the Engineers Society of America toured the Harrison New Jersey plant of the International Steam Pump trust. They saw 80 of nearly 300 women in the core shop doing foundry work from 7:30 to 5:30 at $1.25 a day amid smoke and grime. The capitalized company lists directors including Guggenheim and ODay. Also noted is Rev J A Kennedy leaving New Cord to lead a church in Little York Iowa in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Engineers’ Society of America
International Steam Pump Trust
Harrison
N. J
Jfew
New Jersey
John E. Borne
Charles L. Broadbent
Benjamin Guggenheim
J. B. Haggin
Daniel O'Day
Samuel Vontermeyer
J. A. Kennedy
U. P
New Concord
Little York
Cambridge Ohio Ordinance Appropriates Property for Street Opening
Ordinance 632 authorizes property appropriation along Beatty Avenue in Cambridge for street opening. It details three tracts owned by Schick, Duniver, and Smith with precise boundary measurements. The city to seek court jury to assess compensation and fund from bonds. Adopted December 4, 1905. mayor approved December 21, 1905.
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Cambridge
Ohio
Beatty Avenue
Gallup
John B. Schick
Totlio Gallup
John Q._Duniver
Lettin Gallup
Cawbridge
Frank R&r. Smith
T. BE. Cook
K. Chambers
Counci
J. W. Smallwood
Slavish coal miners fight ends fatally suspicious attack
In Caldwell Ohio on December 25 Slavish coal miners celebrated Christmas with a brawl that left Jag Sarnolski severely cut in face and neck as knives and blunt tools were used. Mike Mudge George Lasco and Sarnolski were arrested and held in Noble county jail. Dr Watkins attended Sarnobski and face injuries may cause death. They were arraigned before Mayor Walters and bound over to the grand jury in the sum of 300. The next grand jury begins January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Ohio
Jag Sarnolski
Mike Mudge
George Lasco
Samibski
Noble County
Watkins
Sarnobski
Walters
Avon Basketball Tragedy Claims One Life Injures Four
A fast train struck the Avon basketball team's coach returning home from Freehold New Jersey today. One member was instantly killed while two others were fatally injured and four more suffered skull fractures.
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Freehold, WN. J
Avon
Cambridge Ohio ordinance regulates sidewalks in 1905
Ordinance No 621 of Cambridge Ohio governs sidewalk construction requiring concrete sidewalks on established grades as planned by the City Engineer. It fixes widths, allows brick crossings, repeals Ordinance 598, imposes fines from 25 to 100 dollars, and becomes effective after passage and publication. Passed October 2 1905. Dec 20 1906-20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Ohio
Office of Board of Public Service
T. E. Cook
B. Chambers
It Takes Nerve Nervine advertisement promises relief
It Takes Nerve emphasizes nerve force as the body’s core power and promotes Dr Miles Nervine as a remedy for fatigue irritability insomnia and digestive issues. A testimonial from Mrs L Young claims rapid health improvement after using Nervine, with assurances from the Miles Medical Co. and local druggists offering a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Coshocton Fur Co. buyer at Cambridge Farmers' Hotel
T. K. Addy announces purchase of furs pelts hides and tallow direct for Coshocton Fur Co. He will be at the Cambridge Farmers' Hotel each Saturday. Bring your furs and related goods for immediate sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reliable Coshocton Fur Co
Farmers’ Hotel
Cambridge
T. K. Addy
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Amos
Oing
Venezuela
Offing
Fitzsimmons O’brien
Mr. Beer
Sheldon Dickinson
Newcomerstown
Circuit
Pattison
Louis B. Houck
Mt. Vernon
Houck
Smoot
Lafollette
Nick Longworth
Columbus
Wes
Prudent Housewives
Dr. Richter
F. AD. Richter & CO
Pearl Street, New York
FLYER
Cambridge Savings Bank
U.S
R. V. Acheson
Tie Cambridge Savings Bank Co
State of
Oscar V. Wells
He F. Sheppard
Watson
Children’s Overcoats
Watson Clothing Co
Wheeling Ave
Cambridge, Ohio
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