Appropriations Ordinances Passed By City Council
City Council adjourned meeting approves six month department budgets under suspension of rules. A deed for street land worth 50 dollars is accepted. A police prosecutor role discussed with compensation, wound up tabled. Damage claim of 500 dollars for Coshocton avenue referred to board and officials. Building permits granted. detailed city and water works budget figures listed for salaries, materials, and contingencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enos
W. A. Hunt
North 10Th Street
Hilderbrand
Gillespie
Charles S. Turobaugh
Wm. Larrison
Larrison
Coshocton Avenue
Board of Public Service
Taylor
Hilderbrand and Brown
Bennett
South 10Th Street
D. T. McWilliams
Boston Chambers
FARMERS INSTITUTE ADDRESSES AND PAVING ACTIONS
The Farmers Institute meets at Guernsey County with addresses by Cale and Amos. Resolutions suspend rules to approve street and avenue paving from Wheeling avenue to cemetery, and other streets. Talks on feeding emphasize Jersey cows, proper shelter, regular feeding, and the link between feed and growth for better livestock and fertility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guernsey County
Ohio
Gobor Cale
Mr. Linn
J. Reasoner
W. H. McFarland
Bradford
Prest
Reasoner
Prof
Carr
Institute
John M. Amos
al. Dable
Jersey
Engelson
McFarland
A. J. Baldwin
Guernsey County Fair Board Officers Elected
Guernsey County Fair officials report re elected board directors for the year including C W Carnes Cambridge Ugh McCreary Bye s ville Jerry Smith Byesville J T Beggs Cambridge Charles McCleary Prohibition L P Moore Middlebourne J H Moser Lore City Ways Kimball Milnersville George McMillen Galligher The new officers named are President J W Moore Washington Vice President Jerry Smith Bresville Secretary J F St Clair Washington Treasurer R S Frame Washington The next county fair will be held at the fair grounds Washington September 25 26 27 and 28
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guernssey County Fair Board
Washington, D
C. W. Carnes
Cambridge
Ugh McCreary
Byesville
Jerry Smith
J. T. Beggs
Charles McCleary
Prohibition
L. P. Moore
Middlebourne
J. H. Moser
Lore City
Wayes Kimball
Milnersville
George McMillen
Galligher
Oll
J. W. Moore
Washington
Bresville
J. F. St. Clair
R. S Frame
Fair Grouds
Merchants’ Association Sets Ad Ban on Newspapers
The Merchants' Association of McKeesport Pa adopts a resolution to advertise in outlets other than newspapers. Programme and ticket advertising is tabooed. A $25 penalty is fixed for violations. Also noted is the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Harry Chaffant on January 4 1908 in South Side.
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Merchants’ Association of
McKeesport
Koro
Harry Chatfant
South Side
Warry Nicholson
South Loth Street
South
Cambridge Savings Bank Elects Officers
At the annual meeting of Cambridge Savings Bank stockholders the former directors were reelected except W W Webster who resigned. The board: B F Sheppard, J A Forsythe, J B Giffee, C C Cosrove, O V Wells, J A Carnes, Roger Kirkpatrick. Officers reelected: B F Sheppard president, H A Forsythe vice president, C C Crs grove secretary treasurer, R V peeted cashier, O V Wells attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge Savings Bank
W.W. Webster
B. F. Sheppard
J. A. Forsythe
J.B. Giffee
C. C. Cosrove
O. V. Wells
J. A. Carnes
Oger Kirkpatrick
H. A. Forsythe
C. C. Crsgrove
R. V. Peeted
Roosevelts announce Wedding Day for Alice Roosevelt
Washington January 5 The Roosevelts announce that Miss Alice Roosevelt will wed Representative Nicholas Longworth of Cincinnati on Saturday February 17 at 12 oclock noon in the East Room of the White House. Also reports of storm damage in Troy Alabama two boys Pittman and Lee killed fourteen pupils injured and property damaged Senator Gallinger and wife slightly bruised by a street car in Washington Republic Steel director C S Guthrie dies after appendicitis operation in Salisbury North Carolina
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Washington
Troy
Ala
Josie Beat
Pittman
Lee
Jacob H. Gallinger
New Hampsire
Free Advertising and the Local Paper Investment
A historical quote extols the value of local papers, arguing editors provide broad community benefits beyond pay, offering free notices and public service. It urges residents to patronize their home paper as an investment, not charity, noting editors do more for less.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American‘statesman
Health officer report and local notices from December 1905
December health figures show births nineteen and deaths seven, with contagious disease cases scarlet fever two and diphtheria one. Officials changed at township level. bank directors reelected. new cemetery endowment association formed. court filings include two money claims. Births and municipal disinfection costs listed. local births and estate administration noted.
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Board of Health
Omter
Time Mill's Friend Sees Bray's Rise Benefit Cambridge Tin Plant
Judge Campbell returns from Mis and lauds the election of Mr Bray as president of the American Tin Plate Co. He credits Bray with backing modernizations that could expand the Cambridge tin mill into a twelve hot mill plant under Supt Hartill. Bray favored relocating a large Michigan plant to Cambridge, enabling future improvements and strong production.
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Judge Campbell
Bray
American Tin Plate Co
Cambridge
Hartill
Grahaw
Graham
Michigan
Tiartill
James Murray Honored by Knights of Pythias in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles clipping notes James Murray, former Cambridge resident and Nevada California business figure, received a beautifully engrossed testimonial volume. The past grand chancellor biography is illustrated with a steel engraving and bound in leather and silk. Presentation by W. L. Sneil, attended by about 150 Marathon Gauntlet and Los Angeles Judges.
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Los Angeles
Cali
Cambridge
Nevada
California
Murray
A. BR. Murray
Jed Williams
Knights of Pythias
James Murray
Himself
Marathon
Gauntlet
W. L. Sneil
Annual rainfall for 1905 reported in Quaker City
The yearly rainfall measured 39.45 inches with June recording the greatest total at 5.16 inches and February the least at 0.69 inches. Mrs. Mary Johnson Wilcox of Quaker City notes the close of the rainfall report with a brief mention of 0.
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Mary Johnson Wilcox
Quaker City
Forgery Indictments and Political Shifts Highlight Timeline
Philadelphia graders pursue J. W. Haul amid nearly two hundred forgery counts as HNN leads filtration bureau. Mint chief reports 4 of 6 million paid and Alaska gold boosts 1905 gains. Blackburn to be replaced by Judge Paynter after long public service. Secretary Shaw defends banker Walsh, arguing routine misconduct occurs in US banking.
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Philadelphia
J. W. Haul
Hnn
Mint
Alaska
United States
J.C. 8. Blackburn
Kentucky
Thomas H. Paynter
Blackburn
Republican Press Celebrates 21st Year in Ohio
The Republican Press records its 21st year in excellent condition, praising fairness and up-to-date news. It notes Roosevelt backing Higgins against Odell, Odell’s rout, and James Wadsworth Jr. elected Speaker, foreseeing costly disturbances ahead.
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Republican Press
Ohio
New York
Roosevelt
Higgins
Odell
James W. Wadsworth, Jr
Bryan Tours Philippine Islands as Future President Candidate
William Jennings Bryan reaches Manila on New Year day and travels with General Corbin and Acting Governor Ide. He continues to the southern archipelago, accompanied to Borneo by Captain Moss, Corbin’s aide, using the trip to gain experience for a possible future presidential term.
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William Jennings Bryan
Philippine Islands
Manilla
Gen. Corbin
Ide
Borneo
Capt
Moss
Mr. Bryan
Beicher Declines Third Term as Garfield Backing Grows
Hon Jacob A Beicher of Ohio states he does not seek a third term. Roosevelt backs James A Garfield for Beichers seat and many other statesmen oppose the presidents intervention. Roosevelt eyes Ohio and New York, vexing Senator Foraker.
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Jacob A. Beicher
Congress
Ohio
Roosevelt
James A. Garfield
Beicher
New York
Foraker
Herrick’s Nonpartisan Posthumous Guidance
The text quotes Governor Herrick urging city service hires be chosen for honesty, sobriety, industry, and capability rather than party label. It lauds his shift toward nonpartisan governance despite past partisan pressures and calls for genuine minority representation to curb graft.
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Herrick
Alwan S
Graft fears and reform wave rise with new election era
The piece notes more office seekers than usual as governors change, with sixty applicants for five Ohio penitentiary managers and many for reform boards. It condemns careless or dishonest officials and warns that graft follows money and whisky. It cites Philadelphia as a corruption hotspot and praises Mayor Weaver’s reform as a spreading, hopeful sign.
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Ohio Penitentiary
Mansfield Reformatory
Philadelphia
Weaver
Mayors vow firm law enforcement amid graft fears
The piece discusses Ohio mayors enforcing law against corruption, noting past municipal failures and public calls for accountability. It highlights corruption, graft, and bribery in law enforcement, the need for integrity in handling money and trusts, and mentions insurance disgor gements in New York and expected actions in Missouri and Pennsylvania. Gov Paterson’s inaugural address is anticipated.
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Ohio
New York
McCall
New York Life
Missouri
Philadelphia
Jeffersonian pledge to repeal inheritance tax and curb state spending
The Jeffersonian outlines a pro repeal platform criticizing inheritance tax and urging curbs on extravagance and state taxation on homes. It vows to fund county official salaries, expose privileged interests as revenue sources, and launch near real time legislative reports from Columbus to readers, promising fair, non-partisan coverage. The first report appears on page three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Jeffersonian
Finance notes fear of proposed bank distribution plan
Financiers see a temporary fix for a banking panic in the government currency plan. Jacob H. Schiff of Kuhn Loeb warns the secretary’s plan may aid speculation over legitimate business and favors commercial paper. He suggests railroads back the President’s rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob H. Schiff
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Stock Exchange
Congress
Free passes by railroads should end in newspapers
Newspapers insist on cash transactions with railroads and condemn free passes as improper influence. The piece argues exchanges corrupt policy, noting officials misuse passes, while urging newspapers to refuse free transportation and publish only fair, cash-based deals. It warns that such passes invite blackmail and undermine a square deal for the public.
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Coshocton
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Directos
Farmers’ Institute
Wees
Kaou
Bacel
Health Fund
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Wheeling Avenue
Highland Avenue
Gomber Avenue
4Th Street
Steubenville Avenue
Foster Avenue
10Th Street
Orchard Prlice
6Th Street
Hira
Heath Fond
Guernsey County Fair Officials
The
White House
Republic Steel
C. S. Guthrie
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Salisbury
N. C
Lon Ashley
Tr. J. Oldham
J. H. Dilley
Ed. Eaton
Wi. Ross
Frank Sherrard
W. J. Graham
J. D. Boyd
Joseph R. Black
W. T. Young
Quaker City National Bank
John R. Hall
T. M. Johnson
LP. Steele
D. C. Goodhart
Joel Hall
Thomas C. Hall
J. S. Hartley
J. S. McMuno
M. V. Wishart
Ira McMuno
Greeley
Colo
Cumberland Cemetery Endowmenit Association of
Cumberland
Albert White
F. L. St. Clair
W. HL. Young
HW. MW. McClelland
MR. Hunter
W. G. Nichols
M. L. Frazier
Icelald
Common Pleas Court
Jay C. Walter
Isaac Oliver
QO. W. Wells
Ross A. Walter
J .C. Walter
Byesville Enterprise
Enterprise
Earl Freeman
Fair Ground Addition
James Geese
Craig, O
John A. Smith
Orcelia Smith
Harts
Shaw
Jno
RB. Walsh
Chicago
Bette
Aller
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Bingenhamton
N.Y
Patison
Toasiline Co. Conta
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