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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1906
Page
4
The Jeffersonian issue from January 11, 1906 in Cambridge Ohio lists editors and staff roles with pricing and publication details. It notes subscription terms, mail handling, and post office status as a second class matter.
Senators Mahaffey sits in seat 13 beside Independent Lamb while Mayor Blackford of Martins Ferry enforces decency and order. H H Rogers testifies to powerful Standard Oil influence and an anti cigaret bill nears introduction in the Ohio legislature with Indiana’s experience in view. Gen Grovenor’s Ohio convention slated for February may reinforce expected renomination by acclimation.
Gov Herrick and family move back to their Cleveland home promising happiness and a smoother life away from Columbus. The piece hopes the inauguration era will please the people and warns of potential political peril if any Democratic senator dies, recalling past power struggles with the Circionat Boss and stoma.
Certain members of congress regret endorsing a generous transfer of control and management of the Isthmian canal to the President and relinquishing their own authority. The public expects Congress to retain its constitutional rights and oversight.
The text notes a figure slated as Cox’s successor with leaders of the Independent Republicans and the old organization backing him. It questions the feasibility, suggesting he may be the President’s son-in-law. It emphasizes that Cox is not dead, only pausing, while Longworth comments on the political maneuvering.
The new board of infirmary directors requires a strict audit by weight and count of all farm products and receipts. All grains hay and dairy outputs must be recorded with credits for what is used and expended including milk and butter and care details per cow to justify disposal of unneeded products.
A Massachusetts Republican governor calls for aggressive tariff reform, conflicting with the standard party line. The debate frames the national tariff issue as a major challenge ahead of the general election, with potential impact across districts and party factions.
Mr Lawson credits A A Rogers as the brains of the Standard Oil firm but remarks on his poor memory shown during testimony before a Missouri investigator. The piece questions how such forgetfulness can aid management of vast wealth and hints that memory lapses might serve as a convenient asset.
Insurgent Republicans and Democrats in Congress unite to defeat the Philippine tariff 511 and the joint statehood bill affecting Arizona and New Mexico. They aim to set aside the special rule for which it was designed while hoping the President's ideas on these issues become law. Insurgents count on 26 votes against 175 for the opposite bloc.
The writer contrasts plant and animal hibernation noting that many plants enter a true winter rest, withdrawing living material and sleeping beneath the soil. The piece ponders how animal winter rest differs from plant dormancy, citing examples like bulbs that reemerge in spring.
Mrs Antoinette Tolla of Hackensack New Jersey faces execution January 1 following a jury verdict of murder of an Italian who attacked her in her own home The Susan B Anthony club in Cincinnati has appealed to the President asking if a woman can be hanged for defending her honor and condemns violence by men as cowardly and lecherous urging societal cleansing.
Thousands attend the inaugural exercises next Monday as Pattison’s commission is delivered by Gov Herrick and the oath is administered by Chief Justice William Davis. The address is likely to be read by many citizens and the administration is expected to pursue wisdom economy and prudence.
Lyman J. Gage aligns with banker Schiff in warning that six decades of monetary policy threaten national disgrace and foresee a coming panic unless swift action is taken. They warn free silver coinage could become a pivotal issue as silver dollars and silver certificates grow scarce amid rising gold output, risking an artificial crisis.
The article presents Gov. Pattison's inaugural address as clear and easy to read for Ohio readers. It notes agreement between party platforms on many matters and predicts broad legislative support, while warning that demagogy could surface in salary legislation. The piece recalls a prior salary law repeal and emphasizes practical, pertinent suggestions.
Senator Marks in a special style defines graft as a misappropriation of corporate funds. He contrasts old skin graft imagery with a modern sense where grafting means unlawfully taking money from a corporation and permanently attaching it to the taker’s purse. He equates grafting to robbers or embezzlement in formal terms.
The State Good Reads convention will be held in Columbus January 16 with eight counties represented. E E smith of Mud represents Guernses county. A special rail fare has been arranged with Citizens to attend and gather information. Legislators will participate in the program and a lawn scene will address the rebate fee enacted this winter. The conference aims to discuss road funding and a new system to replace the current patchwork. James P. Turner will travel to Marietta Thursday for the Jackson Day Banquet.
A Guernsey county gathering opens with Prof Carr delivering a welcome and Mr Amos’ response on good roads and farming. Speeches praise the Grange, caution over road costs, and urge equal tax funding. J. Baldwin, D. Linn, and others discuss education, wool markets, and road plans with a focus on practical reforms.
President John Cale spoke at the Institute as farmers and students gathered for a civic program. Speakers lauded the business farmer, rural deliveries and agricultural education while noting county tax burdens and declining farm youth participation amid calls for improved roads and equal status with other classes.
The article notes John M. Pattison as Ohio’s forty first governor and lists earlier governors who died in or after their terms, including Foraker Campbell Herrick Bushner Nash Foster Headley McKaidey and highlights Pattison as the first from Clermont County. It mentions Myron Herrick’s term ending and several ex governors serving in the U.S. Senate, with two becoming presidents.
The Ohio and North Western Coal Mining VP controlled by W B Alexander sold all holdings in the Cambridge district to Leatherwood Consolidated Co of Loredo Ohio. Alexander elected Secretary Treasurer and General Manager. He said no immediate staff cuts but planned expanding capacity with 100 new hires.
J E Sankey of East Steubenville avenue learns by telegram from Rev J Alvin Sankey of Peoria Ill of the death of A Boyd Sankey in Peoria. He served in Company H of the 65th Regiment under Captain Joel Brown. Survivors include two brothers J E Sankey and others, plus three sons and one daughter.
The United States role in the peace talks with Japan and Russia draws hearty approval from Americans. Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters is praised for 53 years of health benefits and global cures. Get a bottle to strengthen the system and prevent a range of ailments. Our 1906 Almanac is free at druggists while supplies last.
Christmas eve gathering on High street honors Miss Ethel Neiswanger with music games and a luncheon. Visitors from Buffalo Ava and Pleasant City arrive while neighbors greet 1906 with weddings, moves, and civic events as reading of mayor and council swearing in closes the week.
Kimbulton K D J J E Gregg of Senecaville attended local business interests last Friday. Miss Gladys Moore visited Cambridge friends and sought poultry updates. T S Taylor remains confined to his room. George McCullough and wife from Newton Iowa visit Ellen McCullough and friends. Mrs John A Pew of Cairo West Virginia visits Rev and Mrs T Campbell. Mt Hermon preacher Rev Lortner to assist Rev Meorrant at Antrim communion, so no services next Sunday.
Evan Jones of Elyria, who has been visiting his parents Mr and Mrs J A Jones here and friends in Barnesville, returned home this morning.
Mary A. Scott petitions in the Court of Common Pleas of Guernsey County Ohio to quiet title to two described tracts in Cambridge. She claims ownership in fee simple by purchase from the administratrix of Valentine Forsythe and seeks removal of alleged claims by unknown heirs and spouses. Defendants must answer by March 17, 1906.
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