Senators clash over Cherokee status in dramatic Senate session
In Washington on February 28 a tense Senate debate featured two Indian blood senators, Owen of Oklahoma and Curtis of Kansas, arguing over designating the five civilized tribes as citizens and the use of the word late. The exchange drew laughter as other lawmakers weighed tribal property and interior control while committee moves dominated the day including the Ways and Means removal and currency bill developments.
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Washington
Senate
Owen
Oklahoma
Curtis
Kansas
Secretary of the Interior
McCreary
Kentucky
Curtie
Mr. Owen
Secretary of the ‘Interior
Carter
Oar Numor
Gore
Rare coin collection of Capt. A. A. Taylor highlighted
The Guernsey National Bank cashier owns one of the state’s largest coin collections. It includes 1793 to 1857 copper cents, trade dollars, several gold pieces from 1849 to 1889, various silver and nickel coins, a full government fractional set, Bland Allis on dollar, LaFayette and McKinley gold dollars, and Columbian pieces among others.
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A. A.taylor
Guernsey National Bank
Jeff Davis
United States
LaFayette
McKinley and
Jefferson
Remains of Mrs Mary Morton Taken to Fairview
The body of Mrs Mary Morton wife of Rev J T Morton of New Philadelphia was transported to Fairview for burial after arriving in Cambridge by Marietta Division. Relatives and friends accompanied the cortege from Barnesville via the B and O road for interment. J B Hartley of Quaker City visited Cambridge on Thursday. Frank Carter formerly in the local meat business at Steubenville plans to move to Chicago to join the Swift Co in coming days.
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Mary ©. Morton
J T. Morton
New Philadelphia
Marietta
Barnesville
Fairview
J. B. Hartley
Quaker City
Cambridge
Frank Carter
Steubenville
Chicago
Swift Co
W C T U Reception Welcomes 62 New Members
The W C T U held its annual reception for new members at Mrs Thomas Pyles home on South Tenth street February 27 1908. About two hundred ladies attended with speeches, music, and a ribbon ceremony honoring the new members and praising temperance work.
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Thos. Pyles
South Tenth Street
T. C. White
C. J. White
Sadie Crow
J. H. Sarchet
G. W. Hixon
Jennie Campbell
Election Primer on presidential eligibility and voting rules
The primer explains that a president must be at least thirty five and a natural born citizen born in the United States or to American parents abroad. It notes the electoral college elects presidents, voters choose electors, terms last four years, and a third term is not prohibited by law though a tradition limits presidents to two terms. Mayor McClellan is given as an example.
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United States
McClellen
New York
Saxony
Dowdell Nominated for Quaker City Postmaster
Congressman Dawes recommended William W. Dowdell for the Quaker City postmaster position to replace the resigned 4d. M. Gallagher. The Guernsey county Republican Executive Committee approved the choice amid local interest. Dowdell, a popular painter, would earn 1600 dollars plus assistant salary and rent allowance. Attorney J. L. Douglas had also been a candidate.
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Quaker City
M. Galagher
Beman W&. Dawes
Wm. W. Dowdell
Post Office Department
Republican Executive Committee
Guernsey County
Dowdell
Dawes
J. L. Douglas
Washington
James Joyce
Scott
Bridegroom Missed Wedding Shocker in Toledo
Miss Grace Jennings, Toledo Blade society editor, was stood up when Eugene B. Allen of Pittsburg failed to obtain a license and did not appear for their wedding. Guests waited an hour, the ceremony was canceled, and Allen reportedly left for Pittsburg after arriving three months earlier with money and credentials.
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Toledo, O
Grace Jennings
Toledo Society Belle and Society
The
Toledo Blade
Eugene B. Allen
Pittsburg
Allen
Toledo
Miss Jennings
Extra Assignment February Term Highlights And Mar 2 Hearings
A record of court items, including March 2 hearings on motions and demurrers for cases such as The Central National Bank v Cambridge Brick Co and Pearl McCombs v John McCombs, divorce actions, marriage licenses, probate orders, and various Common Pleas actions with guardians ad litem named.
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The
Central National Bank
Cambridge Brick & the Co
Simpson Sees Politics Overriding Work in Legislature
Hon. Wm. L. Simpson visited the city Wednesday and said lawmakers prioritize politics over real work for the public good, expressing concern that political considerations overshadow business and welfare interests.
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Wm. L. Simpson
Death tied to illegal operation shocks Elsberry
Miss Lizzie Gleason, a young school teacher, died after an illegal operation per coroner verdict. Dr W A Hemphill was arrested and bound over to the grand jury in 2000 dollars. The Rev W Gow, the fugitive clergyman, was arrested eight miles north of Elsberry and claimed innocence while seeking transfer to Troy.
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Eisberry
Lizzie Gleason
W. A. Hemphill
Suit Seeks 3000 Damages for Imprisonment
H Smythe through Wells and Carnes files in Common Pleas against George Butt for false imprisonment. He alleges 65 days in jail starting December 5 1907, costing him 2 to 3 dollars daily in lost machinist wages at Cambridge Bar Mill and seeks 3000 dollars plus interest.
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H. Smythe
Hi Attorneys
Wells & Carnes
Common Pleas Court Ag
George Butt
George Butts
Guernsey Works
American Sheet and Tin
Oliver
Byesville
Smythe
Bradford
Cambridge Bar
Shaw Escapes After Bomb Attack in Teheran Drive
In Teheran on February 28 a bomb exploded during the Shah’s drive killing three out riders. The Shah escaped unharmed, narrowly avoiding injury in the attack amid unrest surrounding his convoy.
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Teheran
Persia
Shah
Disorderly conduct arrests in Colonial Building area
Police court records show George Huston and John McAlister arrested by Officer Guthrie near Pat Martin's restaurant for disorderly conduct. McAlister fined one dollar and costs and paid. Huston discharged after evidence showed he aimed to help his friend home. John Julie arrested in Fair Ground addition for intoxication. fined five dollars and costs. paid.
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George Huston
John McAlister
Guthrie
Pat Martin
Colonial
Bradford
McAlister
Huston
John Juliae
Churchman
Fair Ground
Guthrie Center Man Returns Home After Visit
Nichols Cooper of Guthrie Center Iowa has left to return home after visiting relatives and friends in this city and Noble county.
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Nichols Cooper
Guthrie Center
Iowa
Noble County
Ohio House approves constitution amendment on taxation power
The Ohio House adopted a joint resolution to submit to voters a constitutional amendment granting the General Assembly power to classify property for taxation. The measure, already passed by the Senate, aims to address taxing franchises of public and quasi public corporations and aligns with the state tax commission’s recommendation. The move precedes the Republican state convention under the Lengworth law.
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Columbus
House
General Assembly
Senate
State Tax Commission
Republican State Convention
Iouse
Presid Willibarags
Farles
Cincinnati
Representati Wesker
Stark
Welk
Cox
George B. Cox
Ohio mayors seek laws to create jobs for unemployed
Mayors from fourteen Ohio cities met in Columbus under Senator Frederic Howe to draft remedial legislation enabling city run public works. A five member committee including Brand Whitlock and Newton Baker was tasked to propose measures to employ 20 000 in Cleveland and shift funds from gas deposits to support employment programs.
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Columbus
Ohio
Senate
Frederic ©. Howe
Cleveland
Brand Whitlock
Toledo
E. E. Burkhardt
Dayton
Newton D. Baker
H. H. Schirer
State Board of Charities
James Robinson
Canton
State Federation
J. M. Hanson
Youngstown
Burkhardt
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Ayer
J.C. Ay
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Marjorie Rosemond
Frances Ensign
Cambridge Union
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Mehaffey
Eagleson
Silvia Morgan
Mesdames
Jay Campbell
EB. H. Waller
C. L. Scott
George McCleary
George Minto
Amanda Linn
Howard Forsythe
Blanche Forsythe
Arthur J. Harsch
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Zanesville
James Hogsted
BE. W. Messick
Wheeling Avenue
J. E. Thompson
R. T. Scott
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R. Heade
Electoral College
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Beeman G. Dawes
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John McCombs
Preston T Riggs
Minnie Riggs
Isaac M. Aduddell
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Myrtie Chalfant
Fred Chalfant
Henry T. Stackhouse
Clara Stackhouse
Mary Culhan
John Culhan
Charles Gibson
Harriet Little
Virgil Fordyce
Jessie Hinton
H. D. Elies
Derwent
Laura R. Truax
Pleasant City
Ketate
A. W. Nicholson
Jane Lusk
OG. A. Smyte
Geo. Butts
Common Pleas
R. A. Watson
H. ©. Heninger
Geo. Gibson
A. C. Swope
Joan Barnes
Elmer Miller
Wm. Neeley
H. W. Arndt
Morris Coal Co
Annie Hupp
Orme Hupp
Mary Dawson
F. M. Dawson
T. A. Bonnell
G. D. Dugan
W. F. Padgitt
C. O C. Cosgrove
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