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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1908
Page
4
The Jeffersonian records indicate subscription rates with 1908 booking mentions for prepaid and non prepaid annual charges. The notice references Cambridge Ohio postal handling and class matter designation.
Heavy ice on the Ohio River has nearly halted sternwheelers in the river’s upper reaches, making navigation extremely difficult for steamboats operating in that section.
The Steubenville district Republicans plan to nominate G Illingsworth of Cadz for member of Congress, as the best available candidate in the district according to current view.
The senator advocates minority presence on school district and state exam boards. Supporters say the measure moves toward inclusive governance across education agencies and standards bodies.
The Wheeling Register notes the president’s address targets interests blamed for the election and praises his use of ideas once pushed by Mr. Bryan, marking a notable stance on policy and political framing.
The mayor of Gnadenhutten asserts the town’s settlement predates Marietta. This claim is backed by Curis Lindley, a noted government historian, and challenged by Prof. Archer B Hulbert of Marietta College.
The piece argues primary costs for Lie tax payers in Guvinsey County to select delegates to the Republican State convention are unfair and unconstitutional yet legal. It condemns funding Democratic primaries as unjust and inequitable and calls for a different method to fund elections.
The governor opposes the initiative and referendum plan arguing it may block a bill before the legislature. The idea grows popular especially with labor groups as the people may express views on the subject. Senator Vick backs the proposition, though his influence is currently discounted.
The President's message draws gasps from Congress while Colt W. Bryan cheers as a personal victory. Republicans view it as a third term bid, but Taft is expected to support the message, keeping the plan within Democratic doctrine.
The text argues for lifelong commitment for a man who might briefly act violently after temporary insanity. It contends that release could lead to momentary homicide or further harm, especially toward a woman who sacrificed to save him, and urges life confinement to protect the public from a potential mad act.
The article reports the supreme court of Duto upholding the Bronson law as constitutional with Judge W Z Davis dissenting. It argues the decision reflects sachveal politics over equity and notes the case may reach the United States Supreme Court. It mentions a new primary law likely to be enacted and critiques Democratic taxpayer fairness.
The Sidney Daily News backs Judge H. T. Mathers of Shelby for the state supreme court seat at the Democratic convention. It cites his bench dictum that graft is theft and notes his rising reputation and national prominence as a fearless, candid jurist. The piece lauds him as one of the West's foremost jurists and a popular figure in Ohio.
The Register Leader notes Washington county backing for Dawes is solid while Guernsey predicts support for Joyce. Muskingum delegates show no clear favorite and Morgan leans toward Dawes with all but one. Noble county remains unsettled and no candidate holds a decisive edge as contest looms.
State Fire Marshal D S Creamer publishes annual report to the Governor. It notes prudent budget balance, year expenditures, and improved finances. The report records 105 warrants, 124 arrests, 72 convictions, and 12 districts with deputies including Clarence Nichols in Canobridge No land.
Gen B R Cowan dies at 6:30 P M after bronchial illness in Cincinnati Ohio. He served twenty five years as Clerk of the US Courts for southern Ohio and was a famed Adjutant General and recruiter during the war. His kindly nature and support for struggling young men defined his legacy.
Henry Clews of New York City in his February 1 publication says easy money will persist for months and notes a substantial advance since the October panic. He observes liquidation of carried-over accounts and profits from stocks sold to check the panic, while warning that outside conditions and declining dividends restrain further gains.
Shelby County Democrat argues government policies favor Roosevelt with popular support but notes a single Democratic platform plank from 1900 and 1904 calling for tariff reform. The author claims Roosevelt would adopt tariff reform if elected earlier, though fears breaking party line.
As Rose County weighs a local option law the Jefferson County saloon keepers and liquor dealers organize to oppose temperance factions. The Gazette notes the right of citizens to vote and argue publicly including weekly debates in schoolhouses across the state to present both sides.
The piece notes a single set of delegates and alternates chosen by the central committee with no opposition. Polls will run all day across the county at taxpayer expense, with some sites likely seeing no votes. Central committees defy Bronson law in Washington County, holding primaries under local control to save funds.
Mr and Mrs M Yingling of Newcomerstown are the guests of Rev and Mrs F A Brown of North Eighth street.
Beginning April the post office department will not carry newspapers not prepaid on publisher subscription books at second class rates. Each separate paper must be prepaid one cent. fifty two cents a year in postage on a few subscription rate will bankrupt a publisher in debt. The rule targets advertising papers with no paid lists, seen as fraud against government and real publishers. Prepaid subscriptions still mail at the original weight rate. Subscribers who wish a paper can pay in advance without hardship.
The Times-Recorder carries a furious paid ad attacking Gen Brown amid allegations of libel and a scheme to secure Foraker delegates. The county’s political rift aims to oppose Taft with Muskingum candidates urged to rally behind Joyce or Dawes.
Miss Ruth White of Byesville died at her sister’s home Sunday night after a long diabetes illness. Born near Mt Zion church she would have turned fifty one on May 13. Survived by sisters Mrs W E Bean Mrs Harvey Watson and Mrs J C Glenn. Funeral at Pollock home Wednesday 9 30 a m conducted by Rev W H Wilson and Rev Hurd with Harmony church cemetery burial.
Mrs Rachel Daugherty, born August 2 1825 near Birmingham, died at home on West Steubenville Avenue at 4 15 pm after years of poor health. Wife of Robert Vance Daugherty, she left nine children including A N of Jackson Tennessee and Hiram A of Columbus Ohio. survived by one brother and two sisters. A lifelong Methodist, she was valued as a loving mother and neighbor.
The Grand Jury met at 9 30 am with O S Bell of Adams township foreman and S J Montgomery and W Gilmore tailsmen. 176 witnesses subpoenaed. Marriage licenses issued for Patrick McAuley and Deilpha Valentine. J W Slay and Ora B Hill. Ohio vs E B Coiley for slot machine violations fined 200 dollars and 10 days in jail suspended on good behavior. Other entries include guardianship, court constables appointed, and cases settled or continued.
The South Approach 70 Court House foundation shows signs of external damage on the portico with falling debris risk. Ohio commissioners advertise bids for repairs while a constitutional remedy for catarrh is promoted by Dr. Schene r. Mr. and Mrs. A G Bosch and daughter return from Steubenville visit.
A Cambridge Eyesville Driv ins Pak Association board meeting outlined plans for a grand Fourth of July at the park with racing, a band, baseball, and other attractions. A committee on privileges and a secretary were appointed to secure attractions and coordinate activities. Local businesses advertise Turnbaugh's shoe bargains and Heskinson's bond offers while Druggist Brooks Sutton promotes Rocky Mountain Tea. R B Moore shifts to local insurance in Guernsey County after retirement from Phoenix travel work.
James Patterson of Guernsey Mines died at his home just as doctors prepared to operate for a spine abscess. He had fallen from a Cambridge Eyesville streetcar Saturday night near the B and O crossing, was briefly able to walk home, and later return to City for examination. While on the table for chloroform his apoplectic fit ended the procedure. He was about 35 and survived by his wife.
Miss Catherine Siffert spent the winter with her sister in Massillon and visited her parents Rev. and Mrs. W. O. Siffert at the U B church parsonage on Madison avenue South Cambridge last night before returning to Massillon this morning.
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