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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1913
Page
1
Constantinople reports Turkey will occupy territory held by Balkan allies after the London peace treaty. Turkish troops are said to prepare to take the field against Bulgaria. Roumanian mobilization is planned and Bulgarian forces have captured Vranja amid heavy fighting with Servia.
In Erie on July 8 a 103 year old widow Mrs Eliza Warner rode at the head of a 12000 child parade marking mothers and children day in commemoration of Commodore Perry arrival. She recalled her family’s reception and the excitement of Perry’s fleet Niagara. Pickpockets thrived as crowds visited the flagship.
In Buffalo on July 8, miners of Local 121 honored former mine boss Thomas Williams with a 15 jewel Wilgin gold watch bearing the Masonic emblem and inscription from the miners. Williams, surprised by a joy ride, expressed thanks and noted his high regard for their goodwill. He had served as boss at the Hartford mine for some time and earned the miners’ esteem.
Fifty years ago today July 8 reports Port Hudson fortification falling to General Banks. Heavy rains slow Potomac crossing preparations and Lee's retreat follow up. Morgan’s raiders, four thousand strong with ten cannons, cross the Ohio into Indiana. Locomotive engineers threaten strike over arrest related to dynamite plots.
Havana police chief General Armando Riva was mortally wounded when his carriage was blocked by a car carrying Governor Albert Representative Arias and Senator Morales. Shots pierced his stomach and face as he shielded his children, with Riva naming the officials as the attackers.
Bids opened by Director John A Leyshon for sewers on twelve Cambridge avenues and streets. Four bids received from Malloy Port E Gibson Mark Snyder of Cambridge and Ross P Rice of Chillicothe. Contracts to be awarded after tabulation in three to four days. Streets include Creston Road Dewey Woodworth Morton Grant Foster Murray Turner North Sixth Brown Jefferson Chestnut.
State rests in the George B. Cox trial as prosecutors announce their finish. Cox defense presses for a not guilty verdict and asks the court to discharge the jury until Monday while motions to free Cox are argued. If denied, the defense will call witnesses.
Charleston West Virginia July 8 Reinforcements were sent to the Chin ey mining camp in Cabin Creek where rioting broke out last night and a thousand shots were fired. After a talk with Gov Hatfield Sheriff Hill aimed to handle the situation without governor intervention. Two miners are missing and may have been killed.
Citizens prepare for a July 10 City Park event with a 1 PM march from Court Square led by the Cambridge band and a Colored band. The work crews require 300 to 1,000 men, multiple teams and tools, and a ladies picnic supper to follow.
United Press reports at 4 a.m. today Sheriff John Owen was fatally wounded and a deputy sheriff shot in the leg during a gun battle with bandits who robbed Pocahontas post office and fled toward Walnut Ridge. Fifty shots were fired as a posse with bloodhounds pursues the robbers.
Harry Brown, a colored murderer from Lucas County due for execution July 11, learned a two week delay due to a paper mistake. If no governor reprieve is granted, the sentence stands for July 25 and a temporary death chamber will be prepared after the old cell block was torn down.
United Press reports the residence of Sir W. H. Leever in Norwich was burned today by suffragists causing about 100000 in damage. Valuable tapestries and paintings were destroyed. A placard addressed to the King urged waking up the government and to give a reason to be loyal, then try us.
Washington July forty five senators voiced support for the tariff bill as approved by the caucus and pledged unconditional backing for amendments unless endorsed by the finance committee or caucus. Newlands and Shafroth signaled intent to back it but declined unconditional binds. Ransdell and Thornton oppose the current form.
The Cambridge community will host The Guernsey County Fall Festival and Old Home Week from September 28 to October 4 with official events, memorial services on September 28, and a four day festival September 30 to October 3.
Ninety four percent of conductors and trainmen on eastern railroads backed a strike if wage demands are not met. Some 76 683 ballots were cast with 4 210 voting against striking. Erie railroad vice president J C Stewart refused to join the conference and warned no increase would be granted.
Mrs. Ella Yingling and her daughter Mrs. George Minto departed Monday for a short visit in Newcomerstown, staying several days.
John D. Rockefeller is 74 today and in excellent health, appearing as hale as 20 years ago. His face shows a tan from outdoor activities, with no special celebrations at Forest Hill.
Simon Helsenstine repudiates the confession he gave to police claiming he killed seven people in Ohio between 1898 and 1900. He says the confession was a fake devised to leave California where he is jailed for passing worthless checks. He attempted suicide by hanging last night while in custody.
David Lamar, the Wall Street broker, told the Senate lobby committee he impersonating Democratic leaders to Morgan & Company was the usual Wall Street game. He said his plan aimed to reinstate Edward Lauterbach as attorney and press for reform, insisting motives were public and not personal.
Washington reports that the First Second National Bank of Pittsburg closed by treasury action may pay depositors in full or nearly full. Assistant Secretary John S Williams cites five to six million dollars lost to bad loans but says assets likely cover deposits. He notes possible DOJ investigation and mentions signs of gross mismanagement.
Ohio Attorney General Hogan reports conclusive fraud in petition signatures for the Workmen's Compensation Act in Noble Licking Ross Butler Piqua and Fairfield counties. Newark affidavits claim improper placement of names including a deceased man. Hogan says if fraud is proven the secretary of state should ignore the referendum and may be mandamused to place the measure on the ballot.
Observations of the United States Weather Bureau at 7 p m detail forecasts for Ohio. Indicate showers at night or Wednesday with light variable winds. Washington reports the update dated July 8.
Washington reports the Senate lobby committee plans to hear Col. M. M. Mulhall the confessed lobbyist and strike breaker for the National Association of Manufacturers and a host of public figures. The hearing could trigger sensational clashes as Senators Reed and Nelson spar over Mulhall’s charges and the potential implicated individuals.
In Pleasant City Ohio on Monday night burglars entered J B Fisher and W B Secrest homes by a rear window and took about 12 dollars mostly from a child’s bank. R W Oliver of Byesville arrived with a bloodhound and followed the trail to Blue Bell station on the Marietta Division, where the robbers likely fled by freight train.
Washington July 8 with a railway workers strike looming in the east Democratic leaders in the house planned to rush next Monday the bill to increase the Erdman mediation board size from three to nine. The senate has passed a similar bill while railroads oppose the change.
Washington July 8 chairman Swanson said the senate committee investigating the industrial situation in West Virginia will renew its sessions next Monday after reports of new fighting between miners and mine guards in the Cabin Creek district. Paul Norris returned Monday from a visit in Pittsburg.
Herbert Johns, 28, denied guilt in the murder of his 18 year old sweetheart Alice Crispwell on Harvey Lake. The couple met at the lake where she worked, a letter from Johns reached her parents, and her body was found the next day. A doctor's exam found no clear cause.
Prof. F O Williamson of Circleville is named new principal of Brown High School and math instructor Prof. Wm Heade wins appointment. Miss Clara Mehaffey becomes eighth grade teacher, joined by Miss Maude Wilson and Miss Lulu Amis poker as regular teachers. Resignations accepted include Miss Beryl Wishel and Stella Ault, with bills allowed from August meeting.
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