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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1904
Page
1
A Chicago writer recalls witnessing the Iroquois Theatre disaster and the chaotic hours that followed. He describes firefighters and police rescuing victims, the sight of wreckage and ladders, and the heavy toll on the city’s people, with emphasis on fear, mourning, and scarce details.
A special New Year celebration marks the Silver Anniversary of Postmaster David S. Burt and his wife in their ville home. The event honors twenty five years of married life with family attendance, songs, and a display of silver keepsakes.
Alfred Knapp has been granted a new trial amid alleged errors in the jury reading of his confession to five murders. The report also notes the death of Mrs Hannah Laughlin, widow of John B Laughlin, who died January 1, 1904 in Indian Territory. Funeral details followed in Love City.
Ferbrache and Miss Hattie Marlatt, popular locals, were married January 1, 1904, at the groom’s sister Mrs. Clayton McCleary’s home on South 12th Street. Rev. WB Winters of the M E church officiated. a wedding supper followed. The couple received many useful presents. Ferbrache, a longtime Jeffersonian printer, and Marlatt, formerly Bell telephone exchange, start married life amid friends’ congratulations.
Mrs. Herman Schultz of the Depot hotel received a telegram reporting the death of her cousin Margeret McKinney whose body was found in bed at her late home about a mile and a half west of Cassel Station. She was about 71, had lived alone, and neighbors found her unresponsive after a morning check. Coroner Yeo was notified of the death.
Ethel Wagner, once of High Will, was brought to the Arcade hotel by a man who promised marriage, but he left her waiting and never returned. The girl, who declined to name him, was later taken home after friends learned of her plight. The report comes from West Wheeling Avenue, noting the hotel’s involvement and the unnamed fiancé’s disappearance.
General Black of Chicago selects five prominent Ohio Civil War veterans as aides de camp with colonel rank to represent him at the upcoming department encampment in Tiffin. The report notes these veterans are trusted G A R leaders active in local and state affairs and that the monument unveiling for General William F. Gibson is planned for next June.
Mrs May Galliway of Cambridge and Miss Robina Ross Robina Caldwell attended gatherings at local homes. Mrs Susan Daniel of Granville visited relatives as did Mrs Martha Cleary who is ill. A reception honored newlyweds Edwin and wife Christ mas Eve. Nets Sisters Quartet performed at the Presbyterian church. The Masonic Lodge banquet drew 200 guests with Dr Ken Hayes as speaker. Mrs Elmer West died of peritonitis aged 33. C P Sunday School and C E Society elected officers for the year and six months respectively.
Names and brief items from Antrim and surrounding towns include Prof. J. E. Mehaffey visiting family in Cambridge and spending New Year with wife’s mother, Paul Trimble resuming studies at Muskingum College after holidays, N A Ulrich visiting A E Robinson in Barnesville, funeral of John Calhoun in Galigher noted in Lebanon with him described as respected, protracted meeting progress, school back from vacation, Mrs Lyda McBride seriously ill with pneumonia, Joseph Johnston returning from Homestead Pa, Ethel English entertaining friends, Samuel Douglass returning from Oklahoma visit.
Pleasant Valley notes report subzero morning at D F Richards and social visits. Mrs E A Boyd and Mrs Annie Latham spent time with relatives near Brady. Mrs Hattie Stiles of Columbus guests numbered about forty at W A Stiles home. A wedding occurred at Love City, Dec 31 1903 between William McMullen and Mabel F Tudor. Frank Brennigan arrested for non-support. WE Smith family travel to Lafayette Colo for Mrs Smith's health.
January 6 court sessions set for Marax Roesti Van Dive and Nettermeyer before Judge Kerstan. Large crowd expected with sheriff extra duties to keep order. Only those connected with cases admitted. Mergers of Stewart Johnson murders and Chicago Railway chief robbery linked to case roster. Colonel Jam 6 Indian courier delivers reply to charges for committee meeting later in the week.
Washington debates over the Pan American canal and Isthmian affairs focus on ratification and the administration’s course. McComas challenges the president while Stewart criticizes Colombia’s actions, and the Spooner-era legality is invoked to discuss Nicaragua and the Har-Herran treaty. The discussion covers Colombia’s stance, US responsibilities, and risks of breaking the treaty, with emphasis on preserving transit and avoiding conflict.
Columbus dispatch reports the Ohio General Assembly adjourned after governor's message and routine business. The Senate concurred on a joint resolution for a January 18 joint session to elect a U.S. senator. The Senate amended the Shallengerger bill on staff reorganization with no salary increases for top officers. Fire at Schlee Brewery caused $25,000 loss. Washington warns that unrest in China and possible coalition with Tokyo threaten American trade amid possible Russia Japan conflict.
In executive session Senator Foraker reports in favor of Brigadier General Wood's confirmation as major general. The 100 page document covers evidence from the investigations by the Senate committee on military affairs, disputing charges by Major Rathbone and noting witnesses testified freely. It asserts Santiago accounts 2698 are correct, finds no substantiation of subordination claims, and states no other officer vacancy exists except Wool's appointment. minority members will publish their views separately.
New York Jan 5 a distinguished Democratic gathering at Sherry’s honored George McClellan newly elected secretary of New York City. Speakers included Richard Olney David B Hill and Charles A Towne with ex-senator Arthur P Gorman and Senator John P Morgan sending regrets. Hill attacked President Roosevelt and urged rejection of the Panama treaty while proposing tariff reform direct senatorial elections and expansion of statehood for Oklahoma New Mexico and Arizona.
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