11 Feb 1909
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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1909
Page
1
The Roosevelt administration argues for maximum efficiency with minimal friction in handling Pacific coast matters with Japan. The president condemns actions that insult Japan and risk retaliation, telling Speaker Stanton the policy seeks practical results while avoiding harm.
Lamprecht Bros. & Co., bankers and brokers, made an assignment today in Cleveland. Their assets exceed liabilities by about a half million dollars. In Washington the Coal Belt National Bank of Benton Illinois closed its doors and George Ball was named receiver.
Editor's letter from J. J. McCreary states opposition to Senate Bill No. 5 proposed by Mr. Dean, pledging to oppose it to the end. He asserts liquor is an evil and notes a large majority of his constituents share his view, citing duty to country and God.
In Charleston on February 9 the Craig local option bill moved to its third reading in the West Virginia Senate by 16 to 9 amid a flurry of motions to adjourn delay and table. Blue’s substitute and amendments sparked fights over compulsory elections, county units, and district wet or dry rules before the final vote.
Washington Feb 9 The House insurgents proposing sweeping rule changes seek to curb the speakers power. They would bar the speaker from any standing or conference committee and shift appointment power for standing committees to a Rules and Committees panel.
Washington February 9 The senate naval affairs committee adopted a provision authorizing construction of two battleships each displacing twenty six thousand tons with high emphasis on naval expansion.
Governor Harmon intensifies challenge to Harris era appointments. He criticizes the selection of Circuit Judge W F Metcalf of Geauga County for a short unexpired term and a full six year term beginning today. Harmon weighs several jurists including Judge Thaddeus E Hoyt of Ashtabula County as possible choices.
King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra arrived in Berlin for a state visit to Kaiser Wilhelm II and Empress Augusta Victoria. The event marked the first British monarchs in the German capital in 156 years, greeted with pomp at Brandenburg Gate and an official address from city officials before proceeding to the imperial palace.
Rome reports the Duke of the Abruzzi will explore the Karakorum range in the Himalayas with a target altitude of 25 000 feet or more. If possible he aims to reach Godwin Austen at 28 27 feet, surpassing earlier highs of 22 000 feet. He departs for the mission around late March.
A verse from the Em poria Gazette recounts a playful yet costly spree with a stray arrow and balloon misadventures. The speaker pays neighbors sums for damaged cats and a candle mishap, noting that random shots rarely land as intended and may wound others.
Federal grand jury in Southeast Oklahoma investigates alleged vast timber frauds and thefts from Indian lands. About fifty witnesses expected to testify. several timber firms accused of cutting hardwood and pine for years. A Talihana area sawmill foreman testified as a witness.
The president sent a message urging Congress to require ocean-going vessels to carry wireless telegraph equipment after the Republic disaster. The commissioner of navigation advised urgent need for such legislation and the president argued strongly for passage.
Mary Walker a domestic in the household of Thomas B Sweeney Wheeling West Virginia confessed to writing threatening letters demanding 500 dollars on pain of death She was jailed on the charge of attempted extortion A negro butler had wrongfully implicated her by identifying the paper used in the notes Walker widow six weeks is new to the Sweeney family service
Weather Bureau reports a developing storm moving east across the United States bringing a severe cold wave. By tonight rain in the south and snow in the north, freezing temperatures in North Texas and Northwest Louisiana, and snow with high winds in the Missouri and Ohio valleys and surrounding regions.
Jack Binns, wireless operator of the Republic during the collision with the Florida, returned to Peterborough England to a celebratory reception by the mayor and council. He was made a freeman of the city and declined offers to perform in music halls despite high pay. He is to receive a gold watch and chain from Marconi directors in London.
Paris reports the deaths of Catulla Mendes, a renowned poet and novelist, and Ernest Coquelin Cadet, a leading actor. Mendes was found in a Saint Germain railroad tunnel after apparently falling from a moving train. Coquelin Cadet died of heartbreak after learning his brother Benoit Coquelin passed away earlier.
Roosevelt transmits the country life commission report to Congress as he emphasizes farm families as the nation’s backbone. He notes commissioners labored without pay and seeks a 25000 dollar appropriation to digest and present findings for national use. A Missouri farmer’s reply to a commission question highlights labor shortages and a provocative birth-penalty remark.
Paris reports France and Germany signed a Morocco pact. The agreement guarantees Morocco's integrity. France recognizes Germany's economic interests in Morocco and Germany recognizes France's political interests there.
In New York on February 9 Martha Erickson shot Ern est Schwannan on a street. She was arrested after the act and swallowed poison. She died in hospital while declaring Schwannan had betrayed her.
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