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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1905
Page
7
Unclear OCR passage describes Marietta Division operations with Central Standard Time referenced. Fragmentary names and terms repeat, offering limited concrete facts or participants. No distinct events, dates, or organizations extractable beyond the time standard.
President Roosevelt appoints Judge William Calhoun of Chicago as special commissioner to examine U S and Venezuelan relations and how other powers affect U S interests. He will investigate the Bowen Loomis case and report differences with Venezuela and other powers, with attention to American firms’ complaints about the Venezuelan government.
An old advertisement promotes Allen's Foot Ease powder for relief of sore and swollen feet including bunions and corns. It claims quick cure of burning, smarting, and painful feet and notes availability at druggists and shoe stores for two cents.
Sixty seven indictments against 25 individuals, mainly former county officials, handed by a Milwaukee grand jury. The probe runs until September 1 as the term continues. Fifty dollar bribes alleged in county contracts for a hospital addition, with many cases based on confessions by Otto Seidel Jr. and Edward Strauss. Dowie bankruptcy petitions dismissed in Chicago.
Albany July 13 New York Assembly opened a bribe inquiry into Supreme Court Justice Warren B Hooker. John B Stanchfield urged the chamber to dismiss a New York Press report as unfounded while Lt Governor Brune ordered a subpoena for editor Ervin Waniman to testify.
A 10-year-old boy, Wille Dodds, was electrocuted when he reached for a wire hanging from a trolley line near the Miami and Erie canal while fishing for crawdads. The accident occurred on July 12 and resulted in his violent death.
Judge Quarles announced a special United States grand jury will be summoned in September to meet in Milwaukee. The panel will investigate the general paper company known as the paper trust. Case continued for Mayor Helmbold and two policemen in Newport when a key attorney was absent. The delay concerns charges of interfering with United States Officers in the Caleb Powers case. English Spavin Liniment advertises a blemish cure for horses with a savings offer. Sold by Jno M Ogier, Cambridge Ohio.
New York July 12 Directors were chosen by the majority stockholders of the Equitable Life Assurance Society to carry on business while vacancies remain. Names to be disclosed after formal board election. Governor Higgins opposes immediate legislative action and backs Superintendent Hendricks’ inquiry. Odell calls for remedial laws and tighter regulation of investments and insurer connections. Tarbell to be retained as second vice president. No copy of Hendricks’ testimony yet received by District Attorney Jerome. Governor Wiggins affirms confidence in Hendricks and pledges a thorough probe for policyholders.
A historical Ohio document outlines a proposed amendment to the state constitution, detailing election timings and term lengths for state and local offices, judiciary terms, and vacancy procedures. Signed by officials including Speaker Konun T Thomar and President Gro. Fl Chammarlain, certified in 1908.
A fragmented state document outlines a proposed constitutional amendment for Ohio voters to decide in November 1908. It details exemptions for state and municipal bonds from taxation, defines taxable property, and specifies ballot wording and effective date, with signatures from state officials.
At the annual Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks reunion in Buffalo New York on July 18 officers were elected with Robert W Brown as grand exalted ruler C F Tomlinson grand esteemed leading knight Charles W Kauffmann grand esteemed loyal knight Edward McLaughlin grand esteemed lecturing knight Fred C Rob inson grand secretary John E Tener grand treasurer W W McClelland and grand trustees Jobe D Oshea and Dr W Haviland. Kauffman and Haviland were elected by acclamation.
A religious reflection from 1906 focusing on salvation as perfect righteousness from God for Israel and individuals, with references to biblical passages and the future kingdom. It discusses human inability to obtain righteousness, the need to receive it through faith in Christ, and the universal applicability of the message. It also notes the future restoration of Israel and creation’s liberty from sin, plus a brief local notice about a dairy and food law discussion and various advertisements.
Collects several customer testimonials praising Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney and rheumatic troubles. Mentions Mrs Minerva Smith of Danville Illinois with bronchitis early in the piece, but centers on claims of relief and cures after using Foley remedies. Name drops include D M Hawthorne and A H Davis from Mt Sterling PA and Morgantown Indiana.
B F Leck of Concord Ky says a 20 year sore on his upper lip caused agony and prevented eating. He claims Backlen's Alpha Salve cured it after trying everything else. Advertises the salve as great for burns cuts and wounds at Cambridge and Byesville drug stores for 25 cents.
A pleasant surprise party may be given to your stomach and liver by taking Dr. I King’s New Life Pills. They relieve headache dizziness and constipation. 25c at D. M. Hawthorne’s Cambridge and C. A Heiner’s Byesville drug stores.
A sensational claim from Paris reports a diamond cure for consumption. The ad cites W. T. Metsee of Vanleer Tennessee praising Dr King’s New Discoveries for Coughs and Colds as a rapid remedy. Available at TD M Hawthorne’s Cambridge and C A Heiner’s Eyesville drug stores, trial bottle 5 cents, regular $1.00.
An advertisement from New York touts Austra Han Leaf as a cure for female ailments including backache kidney and urinary troubles. It claims a pleasant herb drink with sample offered free and lists The Mother Gray Co. as the address.
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