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Cambridge Jeffersonian

Location

Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1913

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Supreme Court allows recovery of interest money taken by state treasurers

United Press Special reports Columbus June 10. The Supreme Court reverses a four year old ruling in a Dark county ditch case. Ezra Baker contractor received 497.50 not due him. prior decision held funds paid into county treasury were not county funds. The court says state may recover interest on state funds misappropriated by treasurers.

United Press Special Columbus Supreme Court Today Dark County Ezra Baker Supreme Court

Supreme Court sends Mason to prison for mine swindle

United Press reports the Ohio Supreme Court affirms a lower court verdict and sends H. J. Mason alias J. Wright of Philadelphia to three years in the penitentiary. He was convicted in Dayton for inducing L. J. Taylor to pay 15,000 cash and sign a 15,000 mortgage for an Arizona gold mine falsely claimed to adjoin a rich ore body. Mason was captured nine months after the deal. police hunt for an alleged partner.

United Press Columbus Supreme Court H. J Mason J. Wright Philadelphia Mason Dayton L. J. Taylor Arizona

Supreme Court Awards Damages in Ohio Traction Case

In Columbus on June 10 the Ohio Supreme Court ruled for Boehmke of Cleveland in a 13 year old suit against Northern Ohio Traction Company, granting $2000 for injuries from boarding a car. Gertrude Wright, a Salem milliner, won $2500 after slipping on an icy sidewalk and breaking her leg against the city of Salem.

United Press Special Columbus Ne Boehmke Cleveland Northern Ohio Traction Company Supreme Court Gertrude Wright Salem

Petition Seeks Removal of Supt J M Van Cleave at Ohio School

Fifty two pupils at the state school for the blind in Columbus sign a petition asking Governor Cox to remove Superintendent J M Van Cleave. The superintendent says he discharged two employees Blanchard Stoner and R B Caldwell for inciting pupils to strike.

Columbus State School For the Blind Cox J. M. van Cleave Blanchard Stoner Celina R. B. Caldwell Belmont County

Son Identifies Body of Father in Kentucky Hill Murder

Russell Kentucky June 15 a son today identified the body found with the head on the arm of a woman on a hill edge of Russell as Geo Steel who disappeared December 14 1912 from Ironton A coroner jury ruled the man and woman were murdered their skulls crushed and the man shot The head resting on the woman suggests murder for revenge while missing money and a watch indicate robbery

Russell Russel Geo. Steel Ironton

Proposed Civil War Moves Revealed Fifty Years Ago Today

General Joseph Hooker proposed to march the Army of the Potomac from Fredericksburg to Richmond but was refused by the War Department. Simultaneously General Lee received authority to move his Confederate army from Fredericksburg toward Pennsylvania as the conflict shifted across the border.

Joseph Hooker Army of the Potomac Fredericksburg Richmond War Department Lr. B. Lee Pennsylvania

Hazer Expelled From Doane Academy

James Pfeffer was expelled for hazing Alfred Collet a Denison University student whose forehead bore silver nitrate after a Saturday incident Collet survived the Titanic and now faces possible damages Collet travels to Columbus to consult attorneys others involved faced faculty scrutiny

United Press Granville James Pfeffer Doane Academy Alfred Collet Denison University Academy Collett Hazers Pfeffer Minneapolis Collet Columbus

Senators Begin Investigation in West Virginia Mines

United Press report from Charleston notes a Senate committee led by Senator Swanson opens inquiry into conditions in West Virginia mine regions. Governor Hatfield opposed. Borah leads early phase on peonage and rights violations by military courts. A special train was arranged to reach troubled districts with witnesses awaiting.

United Press Special Charleston W. V West Virginia State Capitol Senate Swanson Washington Hatfield Borah

Public Printer Nomination Filed for Cornelius Ford

President Wilson today nominated Cornelius Ford of New Jersey to be public printer. Ford stands as candidate for the government role, with the action announced in Washington.

United Press Speciar Washington Wilson Today Cornelius Ford New Jersey

Morning Grouch? Try a Sand Cure Say Doorkeeper

Washington D C June 10 Julian Emmons doorkeeper of the House of Representatives 65 years old claims a teaspoonful of coarse sand after each meal cures his sour stomach heartburn and indigestion he says it makes him sleep better enjoy life and feel well his one remedy for all ills is sand he urges others with a grouchy mood to try the sand bottle each morning signs off with advice based on his experience

Washington, D. C Julian Emmons House of Representatives

Gettysburg Veteran Walks to Cambridge From Columbus

Columbus veteran Captain J. E. Minnick begins a 2300 mile trek from Columbus toward Gettysburg set for July 1 and 2. He rejects Pullman cars for a 20 day journey using the National Pike as far as possible with Newark as his first day’s goal after leaving Columbus.

United Press Columbus Ohio J. E. Minnick Battle Ground Newark Here Minnick Philadelphia

Bulgaria and Servia Fight Pitched Battle

Belgrade dispatch reports hostilities erupting between Bulgaria and Servia with heavy Servian casualties near Makresh. Bulgarian losses unknown. Greece looms as potential ally to Servia as London peace talks fail, signaling a prolonged Balkan conflict.

Bulgaria Servia Vienna Belgrade Makresh Greece London Balkans

Crawford Seeks Reason for State Printing Removal

State Printer K K A Crawford demands in writing from Governor Cox the reason for his removal after nine days in the second term. He notes Harmon’s predecessor served full term and accuses Cox of political motive linked to Democratic leader William Finley. Frank Harper of Mt. Vernon to become state printer on June 16.

United Press Columbus Kk. A. Crawford Cox Harmon Crawford John L. Sullivan Senate William Finley Frank Harper Mt. Vernon

Goethals Downplays Landslide Impact On Canal Work

New York dispatch reports Colonel George W. Goethals chief engineer of the Panama Canal arrived from Colon and meets with the president in Washington to discuss canal operations and Panama railroad policy. He cryptically addresses whether landslides delay the project noting the canal may open January 1 1915 and a vessel could pass as early as October if needed.

New York George W. Goethals Panama Canal Colon Washington Panama Goethals

Stella Hoskins to Make Monroe Home

Miss Stella Hoskins left Monday for Monroe Michigan where she will make her home.

Stella Hoskins Monroe, Mich

Cambridge schools superintendent job declined by Lowery

Prof John G Lowery of Muskin gum College New Concord declines the Cambridge schools superintendency for two years at 2000 dollars yearly The president announced the decision Monday and Lowery notified Dr F M Mitchell the board clerk A board meeting is set for Tuesday at Brown high school to appoint a new superintendent.

John G. Lowery Muskingum College New Concord Cambridge Montgomery Lowery F M. Mitchell Cambridge Board of Education Brown High School

London suffragist confesses to rural arson in England

Miss Lillian Lenton, a London suffragist, surrendered to police in Doncaster and confessed setting fire to a country home left in ruins. She faced conviction risk as an apparently innocent woman, having previously skipped bond on another incendiary charge.

Donchaster England Lillian Lenton

Publicity law declared valid. publishers must show circulation

The Supreme Court today upheld the new newspaper publicity law requiring publishers to publish circulation and ownership data and label reading advertisements. In Columbus, William Stanley, 40, a crewmember for the N and W railroad wrecking crew, was killed when he was crushed under moving cars at Brannon near this city.

Washington, D. C Supreme Court Columbus William Stanley Brannon

Reifs Bullet Wounds 14-Year-Old in Quaker City

Dewey Steele 14, son of Mr and Mrs I P Steele, was injured Monday noon when a 22 long rifle discharged while he was on a farm near town. The bullet pierced his breast and exited through the shoulder, a clean path through the body. He was brought to town by C W Eberle's auto and treated by Dr Lawrence. he rests comfortably though observers fear possible complications.

Quaker City Dewey Steele I. P. Steele C. W. Eberle

Convict Recaptured While Preparing to Be Married

Col umbus Ohio June 10 Nick Novic serving 20 years for burglary from Cleveland was returned to the pen after escaping from a convict squad on June 4. He was found at his sweetheart's home in Cleveland and was preparing to be married. A letter from his sweetheart traced him to Cleveland.

United Press Special Columbus Nick Novic Cleveland

Elopement Couples Leave Cambridge for Covington Wedding

A.N. Turnbaugh aged 20 son of Mr and Mrs George Turnbaugh East Cambridge and Miss Ruth Barr aged about 17 daughter of Mr and Mrs James Barr East Cambridge eloped on a B and O train at 1 05 am Monday and wed Tuesday morning in Covington Kentucky They plan to return to Cambridge Tuesday evening to receive congratulations from friends.

A.N. Turnbaugh George Turnbaugh East Cambridge Ruth Barr James Barr Cambridge Covington

Marietta Boy Receives Cadetship To West Point

Ormond Butler of Marietta won the Fifteenth Ohio district cadetship to the U S Military Academy at West Point after nomination by Congressman George White. He passed both physical and mental exams in Columbus and will enter on June 14, succeeding Cuyler L. Clark. Wayne L. Wilson of Cambridge was named an alternate but did not pass the required examination.

Ormond Butler Marietta Ohio West Point Military Academy Butler George White Columbus West Point Cuyler L. Clark Zanesville Wayne L. Wilson White

Improvement is Setback in Ohio River Project Ruling

The Supreme Court affirmed a lower court ruling in the government versus Baltimore and Ohio Railroad case. The court held the railroad had not complied with the War Secretary's order to alter its Ohio River bridge at Parkersburg, reversing earlier injunction against the railroad.

Washington Supreme Court Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Secretary of War Ohio River Parkersburg

Extradition Ordered for Port­er Charlton in Italy Murder Case

The U S Supreme Court affirmed a New Jersey ruling and ordered Porter Charlton extradited to Italy to stand trial for the three year old killing of Mary Scott Charlton at Lake Como.

United Press Special Washington Porter Charlton Italy Mary Scott Charlton Lake Como Supreme Court New Jersey Court Charlton

Former Hawaii Governor Denies Lobbyist Tag

Washington reports show G R K Carter accusing Secretary Tumulty of blocking access for Hawaii sugar leaders and pledging to back Hawaii with funds and arguments. The Senate lobby committee also questioned former Senator Faulkner and four ex-representatives about influence on legislation, with Faulkner stating his clients included 22 major railroads and duties to direct bills and hearings.

Washington G. RK. Carter Hawaii Wilson Senate Carter House of Representatives Charles A. Faulkner West Virginia Tee J. A. T. Hull Iowa A. W. Kopp Wisconsin Charles

Suffragists Appeal to King George

London June 10 at the Women's Social and Political Union weekly meeting a letter from Emmeline Pankhurst recuperating from a hunger strike recalled the brave spirit of their dead comrade. A telegram to King George urged serious attention to the appeal of womanhood after constitutional methods failed and Emily Wilding Davison gave her life for the franchise.

London Women’s Social and Polital Union Pavilion Music 'S Hall Emmeline Pankhurst George Emily Wilding Davison

Weather Outlook For Ohio Regions Tomorrow

Weather observations from Washington indicate tomorrow will be fair with moderate northeast winds across Ohio.

Washington Ohio

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van Cleve Agitotal Germany Hazer Gettysburg United States American Press Association New York City Central Park Roosevelt George W. Wingate Gustavus T. Kirby R. Guggenheim Vincent Astor A.J. Bingham Reifs ELOPE Kentucky United States Weather Bureau
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