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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1906
Page
4
Local newspaper notes a management dispute with editor Os and business manager Aarir, reporting a meeting held at Usmoridge Ontario and a decision affecting operations on Tuesday January 18, 1906.
A clipped column notes the Indianapolis convention date January 16 and Gov Pattison’s health. It criticizes Ohio senators’ need for unity, praises Senator Mahaffey for Patti gan’s inaugural address pamphlet, and questions publicity for witnesses. It cites Cox and Hamilton county politics, railways, and tariff trust themes in a skeptical tone.
Senator Dick insists Ohie lacks proper appointments from the President and demands action from departments. The question remains how forceful his influence will be with President Roosevelt and whether he will press the matter boldly. Roosevelt is aware of Dick's declining position in Ohio.
A dispute between Rogers of Standard Oil and the State of Missouri questions whether three Missouri log oil companies operate separately or as a single monopoly. Rogers refuses to testify, and the issue is before the New York Supreme Court.
A learned Englishman fears accepting the Chicago University presidency due to Western dangers such as buffaloes panthers and grizzlies. The alternative discussed is President Roosevelt, deemed feasible and fitting for the times and environment.
The speaker suggests the legislature will likely cut about 1.5 million dollars from appropriations versus the last session. He argues the surest path is repealing laws that fund large expenditures benefiting office holders, calling the enactments overly liberal and costly.
W H Green of Coshocton was chosen president of district No 6 with C M W of A as the opposing candidate H H Has kine having withdrawn The election pleases a large majority of Guernsey county miners Other officers elected include vice president D Sullivan Coshocton and secretary treasurer G W Savage Columbus The 1905 average paid membership is 33308 up from 144
The Ohio legislature shows stronger support for ending capital punishment than in years past. Ren. B. F. Spriggs of Nobie county delivered a forceful speech and humane leaders have urged reform, arguing the time is ripe to eliminate legalized murder from our history.
Akron judge instructs the grand jury to thoroughly investigate all reports of political corruption in the county and indict offenders. Similar conditions exist in other counties as corruptionists tread lightly on the edge. The charge that laws go unenforced due to protection rackets and bribes is addressed.
The Sunday closing law in Ohio towns and cities is now more generally enforced than before. Officials enforcing the law report drug stores as the toughest area, though all respectable druggists are expected to comply.
The Ohio State Good Roads convention gathers in Columbus on the lth and 17th with a large turnout expected. Over one hundred county representatives, strong delegations from Guerpsey county, and broad interest promise attentive hearings. Government and states note discrepancies in the new order as Gen. Grosvenor cites railroad passes and mail-carrier costs, while lawmakers uncover long overlooked practices.
A collage of public remarks and editorial comments urges kindness courage and cheerfulness as antidotes to selfishness stubbornness and meanness. Quoting Browning the piece links hopeful views to healthier minds and bodies while noting political and financial debates on reform and governance.
The Press-Post notes Pattison will not rest until he uncovers abuses in state offices and plans a resolution in the lower house once his health improves. Other papers mock political maneuvering from Chauncey M. Depew and comment on presidency, salary criticism, and pardons in Ohio. The Ohio context features petitions and defense of a Cincinnati woman in a murder case, highlighting public sentiment and political maneuvering.
The Ohio General Assembly debates a bill granting women voting rights in local option elections. The measure, now on second reading and referred to the Temperance Committee, draws numerous petitions from churches and temperance groups urging passage, with many believing women's ballots could curb Ohio's liquor trade by limiting its worst forms.
Memorial services were held Sunday afternoon in Granville Baptist church for the late President Harper. Addresses by Professors Colwell Carman and Illams highlighted his early teaching at the academy where his abilities first showed, his Baptist faith fostered in Granville, and his ascent to national prominence culminating in the University of Chicago.
A Special Joist committee is tasked to probe public affairs in Cincinnati and Hamilton County. It notes city corruption is not unique to Cincinnati and that courts and grand juries already hold power to uncover graft nationwide, insisting all violators deserve trial and punishment.
The Cincinnati treasurer uncovers a long standing shortage in city mines, traced to a bank memorandum misapplied to a city claim. A note from a former city official exists, and proposals suggest restoring funds. The report hints at political maneuvering by George B. Coa's allies in the legislature.
Gov Pattison aims to modify the Oil Inspectorate to a salary base around 8900 dollars, ending sinecure appointments for Malloy and Baird. Fire Marshal Davis likely to be replaced. new governor to oversee key appointments. English election laws cited as a model for strict campaign conduct including no liquor sales at meetings, banning hired bands, flags, or voter transport spending.
The article states abolishment of capital punishment by the current legislature with changes to pardons and clemency procedures. It notes the new law will impose stricter or more precise standards for granting pardons than in the past.
A historical obituary recounts the final moments of William Rainey Harper, president of the University of Chicago. As he endures torments, Harper pleads for relief, calling on God. Family and friends surround him, Albion Small offers comfort, and Harper whispers that God will help. He dies shortly after.
The non partisan legislature is described as a mirage with a Republican controlled house set to rebuff Governor Pattison’s liberal aims. Senators Foraker and Dick allegedly drafted committee lists to favor the minority while Speaker Thompson backs a partisan push. Cox and his forces are expected to enforce a strict party line at the caucus and beyond.
Governor Pattison appears unsettled by press attention and office seekers as he plans a quick return to state business. Secretary Houck manages the patience of the crowd while insurers and senators debate ship subsidies, Standard Oil gifts, and treasury costs. Drake leads temperance efforts. Yost and Eagleson hold party lines. Judge Gregg names administrators and appraisers.
Chicago on January 15 reports damage to Indian and Argentine crops strengthening wheat futures. May wheat up 0.75 points, May corn at 4.54, oats at 3.2, with corn and oats largely unchanged. Market tone mixed as traders weigh global crop losses and domestic demand.
Pittsburg markets report various commodities with grain oats hay and dairy prices. Corn necks offers 484749 and 50 51 percent, oats No 2 white 26 percent 86 percent, hay No 1 timothy 13 25 dollars, eggs 25 026, butter 30 3 percent, cheese New York full cream 14 percent, Wisconsin Swiss 16 1572, cattle prime to fancy fat steers 560 575 dollars, feeding steers 3 50 4, heifers and milk cows prices listed, calves veals 8 50 25, hogs good to prime heavy 5 65, sheep and lambs prime wethers 5 46, spring lambs 5 78.
The trial of Dennison saloon keeper Hugh Thompson his son William and bartender Bert Heifner was moved to a night session and adjourned to Monday morning. Proceedings continued Monday with witnesses faltering and disorderly conduct emerging as a strong charge. The Thompsons were fined $40 each and Heifner was released.
The first meeting of the new Board of Health organized with Mayor Bradford as president. S Turnbaugh elected president pro tem and T. Stanley named secretary. Dr. Fred Lane and D. M Hawthorne chosen as delegates to the annual joint meeting in Columbus Thursday and Friday. Adjourned.
The list of successful applicants at the teachers examination held in Cambridge on January 6, 1906 includes Elsie L. Bratton of Fairview Eva B. Carpenter of Clayville Rachel Coleman of Fairview An 03 Warden of Kimbolton Clarence Coxz of Cambridge C. Crawford of Clayaville Elis Downey of Cambridge BR. M. Gracy of Cambridge C. H. Willis of Cambridge.
The Holy Trinity Church at Byesville is completed and will hold first services next Sunday led by Father Gracik from Bellaire. Services will be in Slavish and attendees from the city are expected. The church dedication is planned for this summer.
Columbus bulletin reports Rev W N Cleveland brother of Grover Cleveland died at his son's home. A Marietta Division wreck crew was called to the mines west of the city last evening to pick up a derailed car waded with ovil.
In Indianapolis the annual convention of United Mine Workers opens with President John Mitchell presiding. Delegations include 170 miners from Ohio and new Canadian district No 18 with five delegates from British Columbia and Alberta.
A lengthy tribute recalls Marshal Field of Chicago as a generous supporter of higher education and American youth. Ill amid illness in New York, he is praised for fostering education, gifts to the University of Chicago, and for uplifting employees and students alike. C W Forney departed for Cleveland to attend the Union Association of Lumber Dealers convention.
A letter from John M. Lloyd of Alliance Ohio recounts four years of severe foot and leg pain after a failed surgical attempt. He credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with restoring healing and mobility after months of use, noting high doctors’ bills but low product cost. He offers to answer letters about Cuticura remedies.
Mary A. Scott petitions the Court of Common Pleas of Guernsey County Ohio in case 214 to quiet title to two Cambridge properties described by lot and metes, naming J W Wilson and spouses Andrew and Elizabeth Warren and other heirs as potential claimants. The notice warns all unknown heirs and spouses to answer by March 17 1908 or risk adverse action.
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