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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1913
Page
4
A brief clerical line notes JOAN M. AMOS as editor and indicates entry at the Cambridge Postoffice as Second Class Mail Matter.
T. E. Amos asserts as Jeffersonian Company general manager that June 1913 daily circulation was 6 024 with total 150 602 for the month. Notary G D. Dugan confirms sworn statement. The Daily Jeffersonian claims the largest circulation between Zanesville and Wheeling, double that of all Guernsey county papers.
July 15 marks key moments including Mad Anthony Wayne’s 1776 capture of Stony Point on the Hudson. In 1863 riots over conscription intensified in New York and Boston. 1883 Tom Thumb Charles Stratton died, born 1838. 1910 Z B Knight, who reportedly named the Republican party, died, born 1821.
Evening stars include Jupiter and Mercury while morning stars appear Saturn Venus and Mars. Arcturus shines southwest of the zenith as the brightest “sun of night” in summer evenings, long called King Arcturus.
A historical quotation contrasts force with gentleness and love, highlighting poverty as a sign of weakness and wealth as a mark of power. the excerpt emphasizes moral values over coercion.
Secretary Bryan, addressing his first Chautauqua audience since joining the cabinet, says it was not improper to move from platform to presidential race and that lecturing helps supplement his 12000 dollar yearly salary. He adds these meetings keep him in touch with the people and allow him to present a meaningful message.
Washington July 15. A rail strike of 100000 east of Chicago was averted after a White House conference with President Wilson and leaders from Congress railroads and labor. The Newlands amendment to the Erdman act creates a mediation board and a six member arbitration panel with two names from labor and two from railroads, plus two appointed by the mediation board. The panel's two remaining members may be chosen by the mediation board if the four cannot agree. The mediation board will include a president appointed commissioner and two government officials. Attendees included President Seth Low Samuel Rea W C Brown and Daniel Willard.
A towel containing two sticks of dynamite a detonating cap and a fuse was found under the stoop at 109 Lexington Avenue. Lewis F. Pilcher recently named state architect has an office in the building. He says he has received threats but suspects the acts are tied to political agitation and intimidation.
Washington July 15. The president announced nominations for a secretary of legation in Paraguay and Uruguay H F Arthur Schenfeld of the District of Columbia and a secretary of legation in Lima Peru Richard E Peonoyer of California.
Secretary Daniels told the Senate the government is a victim of a hold up by three armor plate makers Bethlehem Midvale and Carnegie steel companies. He cannot produce cost figures due to lack of power to compel testimony or records and urges a committee be empowered to investigate the steel firms and government plant costs.
Ohio State College guidance explains how drain depth and spacing affect soil water removal and root depth. It covers capacity relationships for 2, 4, 5, and 6 inch tiles, soil type effects, and recommended spacings from 100 feet to 50 feet for loam and retentive clay soils.
The article explains white grubs of May beetles injure crops by feeding on roots and foliage. Larvae appear year round, with adults emerging after two or more years. Dr Forbes notes Illinois corn fields suffer heavy grub damage and that soil disturbance reduces pupae and beetles.
Secretary of State Bryan announces a Mountain Lake Park Maryland engagement as a curtain raiser to a six week Midwest speaking tour. He has drawn criticism for lecturing to supplement a stated $12,000 salary and for remarks about his finances, with longtime supporters noting his wealth and modest Washington lifestyle.
Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania July 15 A second autopsy on Alice Crispell found at Harveys Lake a week earlier confirmed drowning as the cause of death and found no evidence of a motive for self harm. Police explore a theory that she was attacked by strangers and thrown into the water. A witness reported seeing five men near the lake from the road Alice used to reach home.
Colonel Martin Mulhall testifies about two months of efforts to give away letters and documents from his career as a National Association of Manufacturers special agent. He describes offers to sell to the New York World and a $150,000 seek by a Barry connected tipster, and identifies letters on campaigns in Maryland Maine New Jersey and Pennsylvania. More than 600 Mulhall letters were read in the proceedings.
In Cleveland on July 16 Michael Judas and Michael Judd foundry workers died after entering a sewer to reach John Donnelly of the city sewer department who had already died. Firemen pulled Donnelly from the manhole before the two rescuers succumbed to gas.
In Smithville Wayne county Ohio the Georgetown Fertilizer club grows as a co operative buying group with about seventy five members. Each year they purchase eight to ten car loads of fertilizer and plan to expand to selling as well as buying under the guidance of H E Be wine from Ohio State University College of Agriculture.
Chicago reports the candidacy of Mrs. Annia Carlo Brazi in the First ward and the opening of a school for women voters. The program teaches registration and machine voting as Brazi, a longtime Italian community leader, supports local figures Hickey Dink Kenna and Bath House John Coughlin.
In St Paul on July 12 Howard Paul aged sixteen chased a hat blown by the wind from the Fort Snelling bridge end and leaped after it, plunging about sixty five feet. Rescue efforts continue and authorities fear he will die.
Rain and thunderstorms halted the national fete celebrating the fall of the Bastille. Dancing in streets and squares was abandoned across Paris while a large military review proceeded at Long champs with the weather causing disruption.
The Cleveland livestock market lists butter creamery extras at 29 to 31 percent prints, cheese and milk products, eggs current receipts at 18 and 14, potatoes at 2.30 to 2.40, live fowls at 16 to 17 percent, cattle with varied prices for choice steers to calves, sheep and lambs with prime and common grades, hogs including Yorkers and heavies, and general price ranges across dairy, poultry, beef, and lamb categories.
Chicago market notes July 15 report wheat futures down as leading houses cover short positions after weak demand. Receipts remain small and prices move to lower levels with July closes: Wheat 85, corn 60, oats 38.
Secretary Daniels told Congress that a government armor plate plant producing 10 000 tons per year could save about 140 dollars a ton versus current prices at Carnegie Bethlehem and Midvale. The plan would reduce costs for two battleships and counter extortionate private manufacturers.
Findlay Ohio July 15 Mrs Russell Marvin a blind woman lies at the point of death after her clothes caught fire while she cooked a meal as wind blew the gas flame toward her clothing
American ambassador Myron T. Herrick and his wife welcomed a party of U S physicians in Paris. The group arrived to study European medical advances and plan a tour of Europe before attending the international medical congress in London.
Frank P. Arnold of Cambridge advertises Buick cars and bicycles with tires and high grade Otis greases offered free for tire care. The notice highlights automobile tires and bicycle tires along with what appears to be a March 33 date fragment.
For glasses to suit and fit go to Dr Jas Early Ophthalmologist in room 11 over Post Office. Examina tion at night as well as in daytime will be made. Also notices for Jan llyr H L Stewart Dentist available on second floor Central National Bank Bldg Cambridge. Special attention to diseased gums. Aug 6 tf. For right goods at right price see Atkins the jeweler established over 60 years opposite Court House Oct 9 tf.
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