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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1900
Page
2
A fragmentary page lists electors and officials for various Ohio districts and hints at a Democratic convention in Cambridge. It also surveys responses to the China crisis, U.S. policy debates on imperialism, and calls for more troops in the Philippines amid growing anti-imperial sentiment.
Rev Thomas Marshal Field voices cautions on foreign partitions of China urging restraint and arguing against revenge. He notes Russia seized Port Arthur and other powers claimed Chinese lands while Boxer patriots arise. He praises Secretary Hay stance and warns against entanglement, urging adherence to American liberty principles. Judge Lauble praised for opposing McKinley imperialism and supporting Lincoln and Seward ideals amid Roosevelt Platt clashes.
Washington July 17 officials estimate 60 000 men plus 20 000 more may be needed for the Chinese campaign with 10 000 to 12 000 soldiers from the United States likely to be deployed. A battalion arrived at San Francisco enabling use of coast artillery for China service. Administration maintains the U S is not at war with China to preserve leverage for seeking satisfaction for American outrages.
Secretary Root questioned the need for more U S troops in China stating current contingents total 10 663 men and no orders for reinforcements have been issued President McKinley left Canton for Washington to handle matters related to the China situation and no Congress call has been decided yet Navy reports arriving from China are under review by the president and his team.
Reports from Shanghai and Beijing describe massing of the male population in Chi Li Shang and Shan Tug to defend Peking amid rising anti foreign sentiment. Fighting threatens New Chwang as Boxers threaten the foreign settlement. Russians barricade streets. bank valuables moved to Port Arthur. No confirmation on Peking massacre. ministers silent in London and Washington.
Letter snippets praise Peruna as a remedy with gratitude from S B Hartman reports to Columbus. It cites Mina Bertha E Sarpont of Navasota and Mia F K I Gillo of Osylla, plus Dr S B Haysman endorsing the medicine as one of the best. The notes emphasize health improvements and gratitude.
Mrs H Bathe of 181 Sixth Street praises Peruna as the best remedy for extreme weakness and female catarrh. She notes dramatic health improvement and recommends the book Health and Beauty by Dr Hartman of Columbus for treatment guidance.
Obscure Cumberland area items report on residents visiting relatives in Cambridge Granville and Hartford. Mentions Miss Emma L Zaller returning from Pittsburg, Lide Datel at Cambridge and Lore City, Mrs Allen Congrave visiting Cambridge relatives, and Geo H Daniel’s family in Harmony. Garden event notes, a Monday moonlight supper, Caldwell street fair attendance, Epworth League social planned for July 19, and local travel to New York on a business trip.
Obituary notes mourn the death of Misa Viula Lal with condolences offered to family. Mrs Mary Dencon returns home after eight weeks in Barnesville. Local property transfer by Wells Esquire. Miss Lola Hallie Arnold and Rufus Font attend painting incident at Morrie Smith Opera room with scaffolding collapse causing injuries. Funeral attendance by Mrs Grimes Hanna and Mrs Dr Bred Lane. J Wurteg plans move to Quater City for better services. Mrs George Rosengrant hospitalized for surgery. 48 pound junior weighing removal reported as successful. Clergy announce communion and services for U P church Cambridge. Drought damages corn pastures. vacation plans of Alunza J Turkle family near Pan by royal roundon grounds.
In North Salem Howard Moninger visited Uhrleheville over Sabbath and Walter left for Pennsylvania for work. J L Cosby drilled a water well last week. The Wog cam social at U P B church drawn a good crowd despite cool weather. Amount after expenses paid was 28. Vila to Ladia Robert and George Bell convalescing from typhoid fever. C O Bell started a parmal with several in attendance. J D P Carnes celebrated his 62nd birthday with family. Charley Smith of Coshocton and relatives from Chicago visited Perry Smith. Many attended Buffalo Bills show in Zanesville last Tuesday. Simeon Murphy moved the office of a property near W Sturtz, now owned by J P Carnes. Nelson, once ill with heart trouble, shows signs of improvement.
Morton L. of Lebanon testifies that MysticOare for Rheumatism cured his wife in three days after six weeks bedridden and eight doctors failed. He claims it saved her life and credits immediate relief. Laura Crisswell of East Steubenville Avenue travels to Newark to visit sister Mrs. O M Skinncox for about two weeks.
The Guernsey County Board of Equalization will meet at the commissioners' office to review townships and villages listed for equalizing real estate values. Residents may present complaints on the day named for their township, including Adama Cambridge, Jackson, Knox, Taborty, Londonderry, MacUaon, Milwaad, Monroe, Oxford, Richland, Spencey, Aulley, Westlems, Wheelings, and Wills townships. Officials Tame Ano as president and WM P Dehartes as secretary sign the notice.
Wm Roblan severed his right hand at a central mine on Tuesday. William Shry and family visited his brother in Eyesville last year. Ed Hunter and family from Salineville visit BF Lee's parents. John O Hara ill with fever. District Mine Inspector WH Turner inspecting. Work started on Wille Crack Coal Go switch north of town. boiler and machinery for National Coal Co arrived. Plans for new lounges and a store this fall. Twenty two new houses needed locally. John Bubler loses horse. Wm McCurley buys water wagon. Law Rage viewing. McCurlough to move to New Concord. Odell Grange to hold firefight event Sept 1. Litle Smith visiting grandparents James and Mrs. Smith. Lanning learns house fire damage from stove at Creighton residence. no insurance.
Samus Shepherd Klaulaven Olive and Hattie visit Barnceville on the sixteenth from Ourelton for a two week stay. A party from Freapart travels to visit Mary Telly and Java Stewart in Concleted. Numerous locals travel, host guests, and report weather swings from intensely hot to cold as community life continues with church, school, and social events.
Cambridge residents and visitors are listed with short updates on travel, family visits, and small incidents. Names include Misa Olive Baker, D E Patterson, B Lawrence, William Beymer, Mrs G A Doyle, Mrs Edward Ferbride, Rev John Foy, L E Young, and others. A moonlight picnic, a saw mill operation at Salt Park, and an accident involving Mrs Calvin Woodburn are noted among family and local ties.
An advertisement extols Knox Stomach Tablets as a remedy to purify the bland and restore digestive function. It claims relief from dyspepsia biliousness loss of appetite and constipation by aiding digestion and improving overall health. Sent to Battle Creek Michigan by Kooy Chemien Co with postpaid mail offer.
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