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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1907
Page
4
The Jeffersonian dated July 4 1907 lists John M Amos and T E Amos as editors and business manager. Subscription price is 1.00 a year if paid in advance and a year if not paid in advance. The paper is entered at the post office in Camorage Ohio as second class matter.
The article recounts Harry K. Thaw killing Stanford White in New York on June 25 1908. It notes the high profile trial and public shock over the high society murder case that captivated the era.
A fragment notes Dan Hanna faced questions about multiple marriages and divorces tied to past ventures, suggesting potential need to work for a living again.
The message warns Senator Knox to exercise extreme caution in his political philosophy or risk clashing with the President’s fixed principles, which are considered sacred.
The text notes that 80,000,000 or so in fines from Standard Oil could provide a comfortable payment toward the national debt as court officials gather the funds.
The mayor's proclamation appears to curb firecracker use with fewer explosions. Occasional youths still set off a package, but activity remains low and awaits Thursday morning.
A quotation argues John D. Rockefeller could reveal nothing about Standard Oil business to appease the court and jury and remove him from his hiding place.
The note reports Harry Thaw near collapse and likely to be granted bail with possible travel leave to Europe. Public interest has waned as he prepares to depart, with outsiders showing limited concern for his actions or fate.
Fragmentary note states 57 miles of berry shipments during the season. Mentions 850,000 and 25,000 crates equaling 600,000 boxes. Suggests the boxes placed end to end would span 57 miles.
It is stated in Washington that Jess Grant, son of the late General Grant, will be a candidate for the Democratic nomination for President. He is said to be willing to accept the nomination and to come out in support with a fight for it.
An octogenarian Iowa Senator Allison hints at running again. Known as the dean of the senate, he has served since 1873 with a term expiring in 1909. Younger hopefuls must wait until his decision clears the field. He previously served eight years in the lower house before his first Senate term.
The piece notes the first day of July and the approaching Fourth of July, with the longest day behind us. It observes unusual seasonal changes, missing spring’s loveliness and doubting whether summer has truly arrived or spring has yet to show its charms. Flocks of blackbirds gather to migrate southward as the season feels uncanny.
The text notes widespread discontent in western states over federal interference in Oklahoma's constitution. It cites the White House as the source of meddling and claims the Roosevelt administration has dissolved the interference, allowing Oklahoma voters to decide the constitution without further meddling.
The Ohio Supreme Court fully affirms the constitutionality of the Jones focal option law and issues an opinion before summer adjournment. The court unsettles opinions on legislature powers with debate on limits and leans toward broad police power including prohibition under the current constitution.
A reform movement in Anderson seeks to enforce Sunday closing laws and regulate the saloon trade. Supporters aim to curb perceived violations and influence public opinion on liquor regulations amid broader political debates.
Hon Hoke Smith takes first official stance as Governor of Georgia advocating railroad regulation reforms. The name Huke was once used as a vicious swear word during Cleveland cabinet days, reflecting past political controversy around the governor.
The English House of Commons struggles to curb the House of Lords just as the U S House battles the Senate. Both august bodies resist limits to their ancient prerogatives, granting consent only when pressured by stronger factions.
A Pennsylvania political item blasts Democratic actions as graft and misused funds in a $13 million public building where 9 million was spent on furniture. The piece argues the Bryan endorsement delay was not an opinion on the national race and asserts support for Bryan.
Pittsburg authorities enforce ordinances against sidewalk spitting and punish careless persons with fines. The reform aims to abate the nuisance and cleanse municipal affairs from the base to the top of society, improving the moral atmosphere of the city.
Interview with Hon. W. S. Capellar the Mansfield postmaster reveals strong Foraker sentiment and opposition to Roosevelt's interference. Mansfield Republicans in Richland county endorse President Taft by 14 of 17 votes, leaving the postmaster-editor to stay quiet or conform to the prevailing mood.
Roosevelt aides are optimistic about nominating a veteran Union soldier for second place in the coming campaign. General Warner of Missouri is favored, seen as a strong veteran candidate to balance a possible Taft ticket. Officials fear veteran voters may swing against Taft at convention, complicating strategies in Washington.
James Cornelius murdered his wife after deliberate intoxication and planning. The governor, facing three reprieves, refused interposition and urged the law to take its course, defending capital punishment despite personal opposition.
Large employers push for abstention as employed men influence peers in East Liver pool and elisville. Voters in cities resist local option limits and factories remove drinkers to protect jobs, turning abstainers into community role models and shifting local politics toward temperance.
Milnersville residents push to reestablish star mail route No. 31 522 to Cambridge, arguing rural delivery from Kimbolton saves the Post Office about 600 to 8700 annually. Ten Cambridge rural carriers, with one exception, carry lock pouches. the system saves roughly 2500 to 3000 per year in Guernsey County.
A few mild typhoid cases appear in the city urging citizens to promptly clean premises. The health officer seeks cooperation to prevent a wider outbreak and maintain Cambridge as a healthy community through strict sanitary observances.
Work is under way on the Marietta Division to alter Crooked Creek on the Taylor estate to remove a bridge and strengthen bridges along the line. Officials deny plans for a $340,000 depot, citing no foundation and current year allocations. They expect track shifts and later larger freight facilities in Cambridge, with offices remaining. no immediate depot construction.
The state board of Agriculture keeps Hon. Allen A. Myers on its institute lecturer list despite opposition from Ohio Agricultural Experiment Farm scientists and the Ohio Farmer editor over alfalfa cultivation. Myers accuses critics of being among 2000 hostile farmers, saying he faces punishment for sins of journalism and politics.
The two cent fare law took effect in July for all Illinois railroads. Excursion rates and second class tickets are expected to be among the changes announced or implemented as a result.
John Dayton of Ross Moore's barber shop in the Central National Bank building basement was summoned to Zanesville Monday evening after a message said his wife, under hospital care there, was growing worse with faint hopes for recovery.
A Martins Ferry butcher was fined 35 dollars for a pure food law violation. A Bridgeport butcher was arrested for coloring hamburger meat and fined 35 dollars. A hotel keeper paid 55 dollars for lacking an oleomargarine sign. The United Dairy Company is said to have acquired a controlling stake in New Concord creamery. John Travis, aged 94, died late last week. Crops show unusual growth over the past week. Rev A P Duncan of Atlantic Iowa visits relatives in Cambridge and Guernsey counties.
Mr and Mrs Homer Witten of East Wheeling Avenue entertained a group at six pm Monday evening in honor of Mr and Mrs Charles Boyd of Springfield Illinois. Guests included Mr and Mrs Charles Campbell Hon Freeman T Eagleson Dr A W Boyd Miss Beulah Copley Miss Goldie of this city and Miss Anna Spence of Washington.
Sligo D M Tedrick and wife of London derry spent Saturday evening with friends J R Vance and wife Martin Combs and wife and Mrs J W Longsworth and son Otho on a business trip to Cambridge. Raleigh A Dryden died June 23 1907 after long illness. funeral June 27 at Clearfork Baptist Church. interred at Chestnut Hill. Washington township board of education met and named teachers for the coming year.
Kimbolton M V MecKim and wife visited Cambridge last week followed by several Cambridge residents visiting here. A steady flow of social and work activity includes wool sales, school house painting, a bridge painting job, and a horse sale by Thomas Lloyd's estate.
Town notices show residents planning an ice cream supper and entertainment in Odel on Thursday. Several people including Blaine Giles, Bert Lanning, Bert Chadnell, and Craig Clark from Pittsburg are mentioned visiting relatives and attending social events. Mississippi style names appear with neighbors and farm moves noted at Braninger’s saw mill and local gatherings across Kimbolton, Birmingham, and North Salem.
Mary Kesner visited Cambridge last week while Elton Bay remains on the sick list. Children’s Day services are set for next Sabbath at St John’s in Salem and at the U B church in Gibson last Sunday evening drew a large crowd. James Burson earned praise for road improvements. A ball game is planned at Washington fair grounds on July 4. Charley Law’s children from Cambridge visited their uncle John Warehime. James Hartley was in Cambridge on July 2.
Middlebourne residents gain two rural mail routes from Quaker City and Salesville while Perry M Arnold retires as postmaster. The town may revert to Middletown, its original name, reflecting its location on the old national pike between Wheeling and Zanesville. Population 149.
An all day gathering at Harmony Sunday marked the departure of Rev Hood from the church. Residents and visitors from Cambridge New Concord and surrounding towns attended events and visited with neighbors through the weekend.
Freeport R D 6 reports market prices for keys butter and wool. A children's service in Sewellsville drew a large crowd and was praised as the best yet. An ice cream and berry festival at Jerry nd’s home drew many locals. Wool sales are near complete and horses are for sale locally. The Yankee Point Sunday school grows as pastor N P Ran nels notes spiritual gains. Ida Moore of Fairview visited Miss Jessie Hunt. Samuel Hughes of Londonderry is building a barn for A J Gray. The London ice cream festival draws crowds.
An Oakalnd Nebraska man writes that after a year of stomach catarrh he is cured by Peruna and plans to keep it as a house medicine. A Washington woman, Miss Irene Smith, reports Peruna cured her head and stomach catarrh and nervous debility for two years.
Where Tourists Will Find Humphreys specifics lists locations in Paris London Vienna Brussels Lisbon Barcelona Madrid Alexandria Rio de Janeiro Buenos Aires and more. It notes Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine Co operates at New York corner William and Jonas streets and invites pinning to letter of credit.
Leonard McCleary and his wife of Jefferson township left Monday for a new home in Cne halis county Washington. Mr McCleary will join his brothers Henry and William in the lumber business. They are sons of the late Andrew McCleary former Guernsey county commissioner. They are praised as excellent young men with many warm friends in the county.
Credible witnesses state there was no neglect in helping Mr Bennett after his injury. He was taken to a physician promptly and no robbery occurred. Bennett is reported improving and expected to fully recover soon.
Miss Mattie Daugherty of West Steubenville Avenue left Sunday to reenter Marion Sanitarium for treatment after a period at home following an accident. A window at George Moses barbershop was broken Monday by boys, injuring Dr. Mitchell’s son who cut his wrist on the glass. The Board of Public Safety met to pay bills for police and fire department. Real estate dealer E. D. Shively sold Arthur J. Sykes property on North 6th Street to E. B. Brush for 2700 dollars.
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