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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1913
Page
6
Public notice from the Cambridge post office outlines mailing details with references to automatic telephone and business office lines, indicating internal logistics and mail handling procedures. The fragmentary text emphasizes mail classification and office contact points within the Cambridge postal service.
T E Amos general manager swears May 1913 circulation of the Daily Jeffersonian was 152 599 with a daily average of 5869. Notary public G D Dugan notes the paper has the largest Guernsey county circulation and invites inspection of all circulation records.
Key events dated June 24 include John Cabot sighting Newfoundland in 1497 the surrender of Detroit by General William Hull in 1812 and Henry Ward Beecher born 1813 in Litchfield Connecticut. The Beaver Dams attack and capture occurred during the war era and John Randolph of Roanoke died in 1888.
The evening star Mercury and morning stars Venus Saturn Mars Jupiter are visible near the eastern horizon. The constellation Aquila is partly risen around 10 p m as observed from the locale.
Quotes Mary Baker Eddy praising a surpassing teacher who spoke uniquely and whose ethics endure in human events, highlighting the perpetual freshness of his precepts and example. The line underscores reverence for a guiding figure in moral philosophy.
A columnist argues graduation should reflect a love of reading and self improvement. If a graduate reads mainly novels and papers without seeking instruction, that indicates wasted education. Reading beyond entertainment proves a life of learning, while excessive jokestuff corrodes high thinking.
Law enforcement urges harmonious compliance with speed limits by all drivers in a city of about 16 000 near the metropolis. With hundreds of cars on under 20 miles of paved roads, fast driving poses great risk and requires firm action if reforms fail.
Officials nationwide push tougher action against reckless speed. Cambridge and Newark authorities warn against high speed driving, citing rigid manslaughter charges and the danger to drivers and occupants. Spectators label a few as speed maniacs as cities unite to curb deadly speeding.
A Cleveland Press excerpt relays a Chicago banking scene reported by the Public Ledger about loans tightening on mercantile firms and farmers. The piece frames a quarrel over currency policy and tariff reform as a battle for free enterprise against moneyed interests.
A column argues the tariff bill should keep its ban on importing wild bird plumage to protect bird life and reduce cruelty. It warns opposing interests seek changes while stressing birds' ecological and aesthetic value and urging public protest against greed that harms birds and people.
Washington June 24 The administration forces won the ro election of a chairman for the Democratic congressional campaign committee Representative Doremus of Michigan was chosen chairman 30 to 24 over Cline of Indiana Doremus is serving his second term Irvin S Pepper of Iowa was unanimously elected secretary Five vice chairmen were elected two from the Senate three from the House Cyrus Cline Chamberlain Hollis Goldfogle Baker Murray were named vice chairmen The committee created a co operating group with the national Democratic campaign committee for the 1914 elections and will have an ex officio chairman with Doremus selecting the other members later the chairman said he would not disclose selections for a week
President Wilson signed the sundry civil appropriation bill and published a protest memorandum over a section barring use of a 300000 dollar Department of Justice item to prosecute labor unions and farmers organizations under Sherman anti trust law. He pledged the department will have ample funds and that actions will be guided by independent judgments of statutory meaning.
Arthur J Pelkey was found not guilty of manslaughter in the death of Luther McCarty after a one hour jury deliberation. Chief Justice Harvey defined prizefighting under Canadian law and ruled that prearranged fist encounters are illegal. The jury believed Pelkey did not strike a blow causing the neck injury.
Collier of New York is constructing at Marblehead Massachusetts a massive hydro aeroplane for personal use. The Burgress Curtiss factory in New York is laying it out with an estimated cost near twenty thousand dollars.
Baltimore social note says Miss Ethel M Cormick becomes engaged to the son of Secretary McAdoo. The announcement notes family connections and upcoming wedding plans in the city.
On application of Joseph Joseph & Brothers of Cincinnati Charles L Harrison was appointed receiver for the Barney & Smith Car company one of the world’s largest concerns. It is charged the firm cannot meet its bills due to big losses in the March floods. President H M Estabrook of a car company was named co receiver.
Columbus Ohio June 24. State Bank Superintendent Emery Lattimer announced after talks with Governor Cox and Attorney General Hogan that a suit would be filed to test the double liability provision of the state bank law.
Cleveland Ohio June 24 Dahaid As chain 23 a Syrian who says he came from Jerusalem 15 months ago is isolated in a division of the contagion building of a hospital here as a leper. A companion with whom he has been living will be quarantined.
James E. Purvis of Bremen purchases Leibh's island of 36.47 acres on Buckeye Lake at an administrator's sale for 7700 dollars, the property appraised at 11500 dollars.
Cleveland reports Coroner Byrne will investigate the American Steel and Wire company for not reporting Nick Bombiths death at the plant. Bombith was burned to death and buried under a ton of metal.
Washington confirms four Democrats as postmasters in Ohio. The appointees are Clement V. Lash in Eden, Arthur L. McCarthy in Franklin, J. E. Rubin in Payne, and Rufus K. Kurtz in Sycamore.
Charles Welte and Godfrey Schafer, ages 45 and 37, drowned when their boat capsized while fishing in Pine lake about ten miles south of Youngstown. The bodies were recovered.
Ohio militia officials plan a cavalry camp near Athens during the week of July 29 with artillery seeking a nearby site as well. The event reflects ongoing training arrangements for state forces in the region.
Chardon votes to accept Andrew Carnegie's offer for an $8,000 library building if the town maintains it with $800 annually. The council has approved the maintenance funding.
In Chillicothe Ohio on June 24 James Rathbun 49 an employee of the Scioto Valley Traction company was killed here while coupling cars.
Bath New York June 24 Fred F Gardiner drowned in Lake Keuka as his aeroplane turned turtle during a turn and plunged about 100 feet into the water. Efforts to recover the body have so far failed. Cleveland Ohio June 24 Morris Lubin convicted of assault in the killing of Morris Gelbman during the garment workers strike was fined $200 and sentenced to six months in the workhouse.
Washington June 24 two house resolutions call for production of all papers in the Diggs Caminetti case and for a judiciary committee investigation. President Wilson vows a thorough inquiry while McReynolds offers no comment. An appeal from Judge Herrington seeks McReynolds removal amid related prosecutions.
Mrs. Margaret B Scheiber denies intent to harm in the Mount Vernon case. She says a sight of a rival in a blue dress caused her to shoot. her husband August Scheiber died from the wound. The couple’s 12 year old daughter, missing since two weeks, has been found in Chicago.
Ray M. Stewart, 18, attempted to shoot in criminal court No. 1 as Justice Stafford prepared to sentence him for a robbery. The weapon misfired without injuries. Attorneys and courthouses attendees fled while bailiffs and clerks hid. Stewart was overpowered and an insanity inquiry may be ordered.
Mrs Elizabeth McMullen and Miss Martha McMullen of Washington were shopping in Cambridge Monday.
Hogs receipts 17 000 with a steady and mixed market for butchers and heavy hogs. pigs 6 75 to 7 50. Cattle receipts 4000 with a weak tone as beeves 7 20 to 9 00, cows 3 80 to 8 45. Sheep receipts 12 000 with strong demand native 4 85 to 5 40 and lambs 5 60 to 7 10. Chicago markets list grains and pork at 90 597 and 20 90 respectively.
Cattle receipts light at Pittsburg with market steady. Prime cattle bring 8.50 to 8.70, veal calves around 10.50. Sheep and lambs show light receipts and slow demand with lambs 5.00 to 7.08. Hog prices rise with prime heavy at 8.80 to 8.85 and medium to 9.00 to 9.05, heavy Yorkers 9.05 to 10.00.
Selig presents a two reel Civil War spectacle Pauline Cushman the Federal Spy with Mammoth battle scenes and over a thousand participants. A six piece Lyric orchestra provides music tomorrow night Broncho Billy G M Anderson leads four more reels of pictures.
The Daughter of the Sheep Ranch and For Her Sake headline the program as powerful western life and Nes tor drama. A Sprig of Shamrock delivers sprightly Irish wit in a dashing Imp comedy. A Regained Reputation shows an automobile motorcycle chase in a Reliance picture with matinees daily and Bijou orchestra.
Prepare for a Thursday feature of Bunyan's Pilgrims Progress in four parts with matinee and night showings praised for fine settings and costumes. Local social notes include marriages and visits, with Mrs C W Rucker traveling to Caldwell for a niece's wedding and various residents visiting relatives in Barnesville Cumberland and Wyoming.
Classified notice offering a horse and buggy with two sets of harness and light spring wagon for sale at cheap price. Includes home phone 7672 and note about aging items. Also an ad for chiropractic treatment at The Place to Get Well 906 Wheeling Avenue Cambridge Ohio with a June 24 date.
Frank P. Arnold of Cambridge advertises Mitchell cars bicycles and high grade tires and oils with free air for tires in a March notice.
An ophthalmologist advertises glasses and in night examinations in room 11 over the Post Office. Also listings show rooms for rent in a clean homelike building with hot and cold water bath and telephone. Other ads promote Atkins the Jeweler and H L Stewart dentist with centralized location near Cambridge. Juneweddings gifts noted and thanks to W C McCourt for a cherry basket.
Mr and Mrs Joe McCullough of New Philadelphia are the guests of relatives in Cambridge, staying with family during their trip.
W M Taylor, in Camersene for weeks selling Oakland and Elmwood Addition lots, says he will close work here this week and depart for the west Saturday night. Prospective buyers should visit him at McCleary's drug store before Saturday evening.
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