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Newspaper

Cambridge Jeffersonian

Location

Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1913

Page

4

Daily Jeffersonian Circulation Figures for June 1913

T E Amos general manager states the Daily Jeffersonian distributed 160602 copies in June 1913 with a daily average of 6024. Notary public G D Dugan swore to the figures on July 1 1913. The Daily Jeffersonian claims the largest circulation between Zanesville and Wheeling. All circulation records are open to investigators.

T. E. Amos Jeffersonian Company Jeffersonians G. D. Dugan Jeffersonian Zanesville Wheeling Guernsey County

July 29 In American History Count Cesnola and Slidell Legacies

Birth in Turin of Count Luigi Palma di Cesnola, Cyprus explorer and Civil War soldier. Death in London of John Slidell, Confederate commissioner to France. National conservation congress organized with Dr. Charles W. Eliot as president.

Turin Italy Luigi Palma di Cesnola Cyprus John Slidell France London National Conservation Congress Charles W. Eliot

Evening Stars and Morning Planets Reach Conjunction

The notice lists evening stars Mercury and Jupiter and morning stars Saturn Venus and Mars. Saturn forms a conjunction with the moon at 6 12 p m, with no further details. The brief highlights celestial events in a single paragraph.

Mercury Jupiter Saturn Venus Mars Moon

Short Pedestrian Tour Meets Disputed Passage

Longfellow and his publisher Fields encountered a dangerous beast on a footpath during a past tour. Fields suggested giving the reviewer a wide margin, while the poet agreed the scene represented a disputed passage.

Longfellow Fields

Hocking County Sticks to One Percent Levy Limit

County Auditor W D Brandt reports to the state tax commissioner that all levies required by law in Hocking county including the half mill for good roads are made within the one per cent limit. The report is praised as an example worthy of emulation.

W. D. Brandt Hocking County

Taking Precautions After Floods and Heat

Public health advice urges utmost caution this season due to malaria risk airborne after floods and typhoid potential from contaminated wells. Sewers damaged by heavy water may spread contamination while extreme heat strains residents. Boil doubtful drinking water, eat sparingly, and exercise lightly to stay safe.

Careless Driving Warns On Auto and Motorcycle Safety

The article emphasizes strict adherence to traffic laws to prevent injuries from car and motorcycle incidents. It notes editors cannot police streets, urging owners to follow rules, praising the careful majority and calling for authorities to monitor the few, careless drivers.

Driver rushes through alley injuring no one

A daily paper note laments frequent deadly injuries from motor machines and recounts Dr. Bump narrowly escaping harm when an automobile sped through an alley without warning. The piece urges obedience to law and warns against thrill seeking or joy riding to prevent accidents.

Bump West Side

Sources of Growth in Civic Life

The Cincinnati Enquirer argues growth depends on moral and intellectual development. It asserts progress in material life follows higher ideals and virtuous conduct, warning a city decayed by vice cannot truly improve. The State Journal echoes that men of low ideals hinder grand city growth.

Cincinnati Enquirer State Journal

Local Storm Ravages Streets and Property In City

A severe local storm caused extensive damage along Wheeling avenue and Brown avenue. Water from Wheeling avenue flooded John B. Clark barber shop and nearby blocks, washing out a new water line and flooding cellars. A report of a man struck by lightning proved false. a mud flood also affected the Ninth Street area and a new terrace.

John B. Clark Wheeling Avenue Tenth Street Brown Avenue Tenth Ninth Streets J. C. Carver North Ninth Street Steubenville Avenue Ninth Street

Heat Records 104 Degrees At Cassels Station

A hot day produced a shade temperature of 104 degrees at 11 o clock Tuesday morning. The reading occurred at the home of George McMillan, one mile south of Cassels Station.

George McMillen Cassels Station

Shopping in Cambridge Nets Tyner Woman

Mrs. Oscar Burgess of Tyner was seen shopping in Cambridge on Tuesday, an item that highlights local consumer activity. This brief note records a routine outing with no reported incidents or outcomes.

Oscar Burgess Tyner Cambridge

What, When What, When and How to Eat

A 1913 commentary argues food governs health more than any other factor. It cites natural laws, chemistry of the body, and poor eating habits as the cause of disease and shortened life, urging scientific, balanced diet over appetite driven choices. It notes potential life extension if health science matched industrial progress.

American Press Association

Mercy Merrick at the Lyric Tonight

Advertisement promotes the Edison picture Mercy Merrick at the Lyric featuring Miss Mary Fuller in the leading role in The New Magdalene by Wilkie Collins. The note urges audiences not to miss the performance tonight.

Mercy Merrick Edison Mary Fuller Mary Wilkie Collins

Perjury Charged in Referendum Fraud Case

Warrant issued at Fostoria in Seneca county alleges nine of eleven names on a Green law referendum petition are bogus. George Hall circulated the petition in Fostoria and Tiffin on June 11. sworn in Lima and filed with the secretary of state June 12. Also, Barney Keyes arrested in Toledo on the same case. he pleads not guilty and faces a Thursday hearing.

Fostoria Russell Knepper Seneca County Everett Tiffin George Hall P. A. Kahleal Lima Secretary of State Toledo Harry Cherry Barney Keyes Keyes

Cleveland detective Bradbury aids Cox in referedum fraud probes

Harry J Bradbury, a Cleveland detective noted for state bribery case work, has been engaged by Governor Cox to pursue evidence against individuals involved in referedum frauds in Columbus.

Columbus Harry J Bradbury Cleveland Cox

Italian laborer charged with murder in Steubenville case

Giuseppe Sicco, 28, an Italian laborer, was arrested in the West New York post office on July 29, charged with the May 1 murder of Harold Kaves in Steubenville Ohio. Kaves, an assistant engineer with the Panhadle railroad construction department, was guiding a labor crew laying tracks when a dog bumped a girl and Kaves kicked it. Sicco, said to be among the workers, stabbed Kaves and fled, later traced to New York by a money request from a Steubenville friend.

New York Guiseppe Sicco West New York Harold Kaves Steubenville Kaves Panhadle Railroad Sicco Eaves

Fusionists Favor McAneny as Fusion Mayor Nominee

Political prophets name George McAneny the fusion nominee for mayor of Greater New York. They cite the candidates committee vote tally showing McAneny seven votes to five for District Attorney Whitman and two for John Purroy Mitchel.

McAneny New York George McAneny Greater Whitman John Purroy Mitchel

Fourth WV lawmaker convicted in senator bribery case

Webster Springs West Virginia July 29 8 A G Rhodes member of the lower house found guilty of accepting a bribe tied to the recent U S senator contest. He is the fourth of seven legislators tried in the bribery case. State Senator Ben A Smith and Delegates Ruth Duff and H F Asbury have been convicted and await sentence.

West Virginia Assembly Webster Springs W. Va A. G. Rhodes West Virginia United States Ben A. Smith Ruth Duff H. F. Asbury

Two Girls Die in Reservoir Accident at Watt Mining Car Site

William Roush, father of Belva Roush aged 15, died after collapsing from injuries he suffered when learning his daughter and Estelle Van Fossen, 13, drowned after the springing board over Watt Mining Car company reservoir broke. The two girls fell into deep water and were unable to escape.

Barnesville William Roush Belva Estelle van Fossen Watt Mining Car Company

Uhlan Trots World Champion Mile in Exhibition

In Grand Rapids on July 29 the world champion trotter Uhlan lowered the track record with a 1:69 mile exhibition. The quarter splits were 279, 69, 1:31 and 1:69, reflecting a fast early pace and strong finish.

Uhlan Grand Rapids Mich

Calumet and Hecla Mines Refuse to Pump After Striker Fears

In Calumet Michigan on July 29 the Calumet and Hecla company and its mines and subsidiary operations refused to start pumping. Workers feared possible attacks by striking laborers, keeping mines idle.

Calumet Mich Calumet and Hecla Company Mings

Dogs on the Street Winged by Reported Flight

Chicago News reports a strange incident where a large dog allegedly flew toward Little Grace while she walked last night. The bourse later framed the tale as a major story with dramatic details.

Little Grace Grace Bourse Chicago News

Unions raise labor cost prompt clerks to demand raises

A Boston Transcript quip notes that unions push wage increases as two of the speaker’s clerks, who married last week, ask for higher salaries. The exchange highlights employer pressure in labor relations.

Boston Transcript

Arnold's Garage Ad Sparks Car and Bicycle Services

Frank P. Arnold of Cambridge offers Buick and Mitchell cars bicycle tires and auto tires high grade greases and free air for tires with service at Arnold's Garage. Advertisement notes Mar 23.

Buick Mitchell Frank P. Arnold Cambridge

Colonial Tonight Shows Alaska-Siberia Expedition Film

Adventure and natural history from Captain F. E. Kleinschmidt as Eskimos hunt seals and polar bears and roam Arctic villages. The Carnegie Museum program screens tonight with admission five and ten cents.

Carnegie Museum Alaska-Siberia F. E.kleinschmidt

Big Feature Program Tonight Celebrates Gettysburg Anniversary

Tomorrow night presents a lineup of new films headlined by Broncho Billy with G M Anderson. The program marks the fiftieth anniversary of Gettysburg July 1 to 4 1913 and includes Lubin two reel Through Many Trials Selig The Jealousy of Miguel and Isabelle Kalem western Brought to Bay all with Lyric orchestra accompaniment.

Gettysburg Lubin Miguel Isabelle Selig Bar X Ranch G. M. Anderson

More Prisoners Removed from Sing Sing to Auburn Prison

United Press reports that 60 mutinous prisoners, all second termers, were moved under heavy guard from Sing Sing to Auburn prison by train. Other inmates were kept in cells while the transport proceeded with handcuffed and shackled captives and no disorder occurred.

United Press N. Y Sing Sing Auburn Prison

Marriage by Rev. Mr. Ashwood in probate judge office

Charles S. Mathews and Eva Fisher, both of Birmingham, were married Tuesday afternoon by Reverend Mr. Ashwood at the probate judge’s office.

Mr. Ashwood Chas. S. Mathews Eva . Fisher Birmingham

Marriage License Issued for Miskimen and Mal loy

A marriage license was issued to Wm. Miskimen and Jennie L. Malloy of Knox township. Rev. W. H. Kennedy of Kimbolton will officiate.

Wm. Miskimen Jennie L. Malloy Knox Township W. H. Kennedy Kimbolton

Dentists Advertisement for H L Stewart

H L Stewart Ventist on second floor of Central National Bank Building Cambridge offers special attention to diseased gums with appointment date August 6.

H. L. Stewart Secon Central National Bank

Atkins Jeweler Vacation Glasses Sale Notice

For the right goods at the right price ee Atkins the jeweler established over 60 years opposite Court House announces a vacation from Oct 9 to Aug 15. Every pair of glasses from July 16 to Aug 15 is offered at a reduction. Come early for best service. H Legrand Williams Eye Glass Specialist. July 16 11mo

Ee Atkins Court House H. Legrand Williams

Advertisement highlights for medical notices and opinions

An old newspaper fragment promotes medical figures Dr. Jas Early ophthalmologist offering day and night exams, mentions a January 11 year reference. It questions tonsillectomy statistics and suggests safer treatment by Dr Bartlett, ending with a July 6 note.

Lost package notice and coal sale ad

A damaged notice reports a lost package containing a woman's clothing and gold cuff buttons found at Fordyce's garage. An advertisement by H. H. Meek, Central Coal Co., promotes coal and coke for furnace fuel with home contact and Bell phone 374 J. The notice emphasizes imminent price rises and urges pre-purchase to save money.

Fordyce Bell J. H. H. Meek Mgr Central Coal Co

Lost Black Mare In Byesville Seeks Owner

Lost a black western mare weighing about 800 pounds. Contact John Chepka at Sixth Street Byesville G or call 59 B for details and recovery efforts.

Phone John Chepka Sixth Street Byesville

Market Report From Union Stock Yards Hogs and Cattle Mixed

Hogs receipts 15 000 market slow with mixed grades and butcher hogs priced from 8.50 to 9.45. good heavy 8.60 to 9.20. lights 9.00 to 9.45. pigs 6.00 to 9.10. Cattle receipts 4 000 market steady with beeves 7.00 to 9.10. cows and heifers 3.60 to 8.20. stockers and feeders 5.40 to 7.70. calves 8.00 to 10.75. Sheep receipts 3 000 market weak native 4.35 to 5.45. lambs 5.60 to 7.50.

United Press Specia Union Stock Yards Ill

Pittsburg Livestock Market Report Cattle and Hogs

Cattle receipts light and market slow with Chaice prices 8.60 to 8.90, good 8.10 to 8.25, veal calves 11.00 to 11.50. Sheep and lambs receipts light and market strong with prime wethers 5.40 to 5.60, good mixed 5.10 to 5.35, spring lambs 4.50 to 7.35. Hogs receipts light and market active with prime heavy 9.40 to 9.60, mediums 9.90 to 9.95, heavy yorkers 9.95 to 10.00.

Notice of Special School District Petition Hearing

A petition filed July 28 1913 in Guernsey County Probate Court requests creation of a Special School District in Adams township Guernsey Ohio. The territory includes numerous sections in ranges two and four as described. A hearing on the merits is set for September 9 1913 at 10 o clock a m before Probate Judge Worthy Dyson. James Joyce attorney for petitioners.

Adams Township Guernsey Ohio Said Worthy Dyson Guernsey County James Joyce

Arbitrators Selected for Rail Wage Dispute

Eastern railroads named two members for arbitration of the wage dispute after employees demanded higher pay. W. W. Atterbury of the Pennsylvania and A. H. Smith of the New York Central will represent the railroads on the six member board.

United Press Special New York W. W. Atterbury Pennsylvania A. H. Smith New York Central Lines

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John M. Amos Cambridge Postefies State of Ohio Wellville Eugene Christian THE LYRIC Sleuth Arnold Alaskan-Siberian Pictures —Educational Jas Bartlett Pittsburg Livestock M. L. Hartley Joe R. Mellyar Fann E. Sankey Os Spearwen W. S A.J. Ee Robt. T. Scott Central National Alg Ay Savings Ana Ist Ri Deposit
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