Weaver urged to prosecute Philadelphia city crimes
A New York letter advises Mayor Weaver to press criminal prosecutions in Philadelphia against powerful city figures after District Attorney Bell refused to initiate action. The missive argues the mayor must use his authority to bring cases before a magistrate, citing public interest and duty to enforce laws amid alleged corruption tied to the Republican era.
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Wildmt Root
Mr. Root
John ©. Bell
Weaver
New York
Hust
McVeigh
Judse Gordon
Davies
Auerbach
Fou
Ieee
Caw
Phia
Repeblicsn
Successful Close Of The Popular Voting Contest
Continued from First Page the Jeffersonian notes the strenuous support from subscribers and purchasers, praises Mr Cook the promoter for fairness, commends the judges for handling heat and service, and states the paper must enlarge its facility to meet growing patronage.
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Cook
Os Pier de
Jeffersonian
Heatwave Wrings Chicago and Nation With Prostrations
Sweltering Chicago endured extreme heat with 14 prostrations and infant deaths reported. A lake breeze around 6–7 PM cooled streets, but mortality rose over two days. Heat spread nationwide with no relief expected for days. temperatures reached the 90s in Philadelphia Cincinnati Detroit St. Louis and New York.
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Chicago
Health Department
Washington
Weather Bureau
Mississippi Valley
New England
Florida
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Detroit
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Boston
Contempt Charged Against Newport Mayor Helmbold
A warrant sworn before U S Judge Cochran charges Newport Kentucky mayor Helmbold with contempt for ordering an unspecified act in jail at Newport and related claims. The document notes the warrant dates from July 18 and references Mays ville Kentucky details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helmbold
Newport
Maysville
United States
Judige Cochran
Naife
Fragmented ad copy about a refund guarantee and sales pitch
The text presents a garbled sales message promising refunds and urging immediate action. It mentions a tour and purchase offers, but details are unclear and many words are misspelled, leaving the core claim and context indeterminate.
Sinking of a schooner near Norfolk reported by Kershaw crew
Norfolk Va July 18 The Merchants and Miners line steamer Kershaw reports that on May 13 at midnight a two-masted schooner with all sails set was seen sunk in five fathoms, after passing Pollog Kip near Weston.
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Norfolk
Merchants and Miners’ Line
Kershaw
Weston
Baseball Scores and Standings From National and American Leagues
Baseball results from the American and National Leagues including Cleveland at home, St. Louis, Detroit, Chicago, Philadelphia and Brooklyn matchups. Team tables list Cleveland at 44 wins, 72 losses, and other clubs with varied records. American Association results include Kansas City and St Paul, Minneapolis, Louisville, and Milwaukee standings.
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Cleveland
Goanuntawee
Nami Barlow
Logs
St. Louis
Boston Lea
Sudha
Roth
Deneen
Armbruster
Detroit
Ee Honhatad
Wadd
Schreck
Rator
Pereatee Patterson and Sullivan, Patten, Hughes and Rittredge
Cues Wlu
W. L. Cleve
Ax Phila
St. E. Wv
Devt
Wash
American Association
Kansas City
Indianateli
St, Pal — St. Paul
Celum
Minneapolis
Mil
Louisville
W. L. F. Minn
Colum
Te “Auhee
Milwaukee
OL. P. Inglis
Bad as a Battle Three Months Showing of Railroads in United States
Accident bulletin No. 15 reports U S railroad accidents across January February and March 1905. It lists 8 passengers and 204 employees killed and 1 651 passengers and 2 062 employees injured in train accidents totaling 232 killed and 2 713 injured. Other accidents to passengers and employees raise overall casualties to 15 296 with 999 killed and 14 997 injured.
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United States
Washington
Autopsy Held After Sudden Death in West Virginia Man
Fairmont West Virginia July 18 investigators probe the sudden death at the home of Jon Payton his wife and others report ether and wood alcohol were involved in a possible poisoning case. Police say attempts were made to revive him and the scene is under examination by authorities.
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West Virginia
Fairmont
Wo Va
Gien
Jon Payton
Prise
Payton
Hushine
Remedy Ad Claims Kidney and Body Disease Cure
An old newspaper ad promotes Dr. David Kennedy's favorite remedy from Rohrout New York. It alleges to cure kidney and liver diseases and promises a complete system relief. The pitch emphasizes a one dollar price per bottle and touts six bottles for five dollars.
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David Kennedy
Roudout
N. Y
Unique Relord Kidney Pill Testimony Endorsed nationwide
A Cambridge resident praises Dans Kidney Pills, noting lasting relief after eight years with no recurrence of kidney pain. The testimonial highlights strong endorsements from prior cases and legal papers, urging others to try the remedy. Foster-Milburn Co. of Buffalo lists the product at 50 cents and as sole US agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Dan
Annals of Medicine
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Len Co
Dr A W Chases Ointment offers cure claim
In a dated ad the manufacturer guarantees Dr A W Chases Ointment for itching bleeding or protruding piles with money back if not cured. A testimonial by Casper Walton of Michigan City Indiana says the ointment cured his piles after heavy lifting. The ad lists price 50c and two boxes at all dealers and credits Crase Mephrve Co Buffalo NY.
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A. W. Chase
Casper Walton
Aichigan City
Tud
A.W. Chase
Crase Mephrve Co
Buffalo
N.Y
J. W. Chase
Cambridge social notes and visits in Senecaville area
SENECAVILLE and Cumberland residents frequent Cambridge and nearby towns with guests from Zanesville Parkersburg and Indian Territory. Attendees include Mrs Mary Basford Mrs Calvin Ross and daughter Grace Mrs Charles Lowry Mrs Helen Addud dle Halley Thompson W F Moorhead and many others. The Grange held a well attended meeting with two new membership proposals and announced the annual picnic for Sept. be announced later.
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Mary Basford
Calvin Ross
Miss Grace
Charles Lowry
Helen Adduddle
Halley Thompson
W. F Moorhead
Cambridge
W.G. Clark
Newcomerstown
Lula
Grace Braniger
Parkersburg
W. Va
Martha Langing
Q. B. Lanning
Geo. C. Lanning
Jane Fisher
Cass Lanning
Indian Territory
T. W. Clark
Mary Temple
Maggie Bell
City
Aaron Lanning
van ,Wie
Millgrove
Ind
Carney Hazlett
Newark
Grange
Local social notes from Cambridge and surrounding areas
KIMBOLTON Butter 12c eggs lic chickens 10c. Mrs Mary Graham and son John of Canal Dover with her mother Mrs Thomas Berry over Sunday. Mrs George Williams of St Louis MO with her mother Mrs Sam Porter for two weeks. Mrs Rev Porter and her two sons Clyde and Paul of Gnadenhutten visiting friends for a week. Charles Keiser and wife of Cambridge with Sherman Chambers over Sunday. Lafayette Gibson and wife of Cambridge with her mother Mrs John Ross over Sunday. James Goliher of Cambridge with Junico A Chambers over Sunday. E C DeHart of Coshocton moving household goods to Coshocton to locate. Prof Bonnell bought a driving horse from Clyde Wallace for 150 dollars. Mrs Bloomer of Ghicavo IL with her father Frank Fowler for two weeks.
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Mary Graham
John
Canal Dover
Thomas Berry
George Williams
St. Louis
Sam
Porter
Rev. Porter
Clyde
Paul
Gnadenhutten
Charles Keiser
Cambridge
Sherman Chambers
Lafayette Gibson
John Ross
James Goliher
Junico A. Chambers
E. C. DeHart
Coshocton
Prof
Bonnell
Clyde Wallace
Bloomer
Ghicavo
Resolution to Build Sewers in Cambridge Ohio Blaine Avenue
City council resolution declares necessity to construct a sanitary sewer along Blaine avenue from North Tenth street to 1120 feet east with plans, estimates, and profiles approved. Assessments on frontages to special benefit property owners, city to pay balance from bonds, interest at 7 percent, timely private payment options, and public publication required. Passed July 20, 1905 with signatures of council president clerk and mayor.
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Cambridge
State of Ohio
Blaine Avenue
North Tenth Street
Pyine Servier
Pouetiers Bv Aw
Clid Tae
Daly
A. D
T. EB. Cook
Altest
C. L. Blackburn
J. W. Smallwood
Mother Grays Sweet Powders For Children Promoted
A historic advertisement extols Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children, claiming health benefits and relief for common childhood ailments. The block includes testimonials from mothers praising the product, with references to prices, phrases about safety, and a call to buy by mail order from Le Roy New York.
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Mother
Yonte
New York
Bing
Brea
Hove
Eures
Griy
Worcester
B. Obertrifier
Fredonia
Yorks
Friese
LE Roy
N.Y
Cambridge Ohio Council Adopts Sewer Plan for Foster Avenue
The Cambridge City Council approves plans for a sanitary sewer on Foster Avenue from 8th Street east 840 feet. It details assessment of front-foot costs on abutting lots, ten yearly installments with interest, cash payment option within 30 days, and city funding via bonds and a dedicated fund. Adopted July 1905 with T. E. Cook presiding and C. L. Blackburn as clerk.
Cambridge City Resolution For Sanitary Sewer Project
The Cambridge Ohio City Council adopts a resolution approving plans for a sanitary sewer on North Tenth Street from Blaine Avenue to 60 feet south. Assessments will be charged by front footage to abutting lands, bonds issued in anticipation of deferred assessments, and city funds cover the rest. The ordinance allows payment within 34 days with no interest charges if paid in cash. The measure, adopted July 13, 19, was certified by the clerk and approved by the city officials.
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Cambridge
State of
Ohio
Foster Avenue
8Th Street
Board of Public Service
A. D
T. E. Cook
C. L. Blackburn
J. W. Smallwood
Tenth ‘Streat
Blaine Avenue
Conner
Blackburn
Coma
J. Wo Amale Woot
Notice of Sale of Bonds Cambridge Ohio 1905
Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the City Auditor of Cambridge Ohio until noon August 14 1905 for bonds totaling 4500 dated July 1 1905 payable in 20 years at 4 percent interest per year. Bonds issued to supply water to Cambridge under ordinance 602 passed June 19 1905. Funds sold to highest bid at par with accrued interest. City reserves right to reject bids. Bidder to state number of bids and total amount they will pay for the bonus bid with accrued interest. Sealed bids labeled Bids for water works extension bonds. T R Deselm City Auditor July 13 39
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Cambridge
Ohio
T. R.deselm
Macedonia Baptist Church seeks authority to sell Cambridge real estate
The Macedonia Baptist Church of Cambridge Ohio filed in Guernsey County Court of Common Pleas on July 1 1905 seeking authority to sell part of Lot 5 in McCracken's addition to Cambridge and for such further relief as the case requires Hearings set on or after August 19 1905 H F Wharton attorney July 6 1905
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Court of Common Pleas
Guernsey County
Ohio
Ohio Christian Missionary Society
Cleveland
Ohio Christian Missionary Society of Cleveland
Fair Ground
Cambridge
Lemands
Ohio Christian Missionary Society OF
A. R. McCulloch
Guernsey Co
Macedonia Baptist Church
Camridge
Macedonia Baptist Church of
McCracken
H. F. Wharton
Lawsuit In Guernsey County Seeks Divorce On Drunkenness
Obie Ida M. Howell files for divorce from Luther A. Howell in Guernsey County Court of Common Pleas. Defendant resides unknown. Petition filed July 1 in Cause No. sa alleging habitual drunkenness and willful absence for over three years. Hearing set on or after August 1.
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Republic
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Mississippi
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Middlebourne
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Cora Morton
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Frank Bales
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Fletcher Quarterly Meeting
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Iome Kahn
George Stranathan
Lacy
Cumberland
W.K. McClelland
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B. L. Strair
Jeanette Somefeliow
Sarahsville
GS. Lowry
Dr. Scott
Bernice
J. M. Rainie
Scott
Scott & Browne
Kimbolton
Mother Cray
Bregare
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Soulyera
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Chibdriss
Celine
Raphreye’ Medicine Co
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Heatty Avenue
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Williams
Oxier
Adie Lafranco
Sete
M. Howell
Bredans
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Pittsburgh Dental College
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