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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
4
Democratic State Convention Set For May 5 and 6 1908
Ohio Democrats announce a state convention to nominate candidates for state offices to be voted on in November 1908. Delegates are apportioned by county based on Pattison vote totals, with primaries or conventions to elect delegates. The Franklin County Memorial Hall hosts events May 5 and 6 with committee selections and the naming of several state officers plus four at large delegates and a U.S. Senate candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic State Central Committee
Ohio
Columbus
John M. Pattison
County Board of Deputy
State Supervisors of Elections
United States
State Central Committee
Franklin County Memorial Hall
East Broad Street
Edward H. Moore
Mahoning County
Benjamin F. Gayman
Franklin County
Bert S. Bartlow
Butler County
Board of Public Works
Supreme Court
Denver
Fire drills and safety standards amid Cleveland disaster
The article laments the Cleveland school tragedy where about 200 children died and urges strict fire safety. It cites Cincinnati Superintendent Dyer praising fire drills and fireproof or well-equipped exits, claiming Cincinnati schools can evacuate in three minutes with order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Supt
Dyer
Cincinnati
Collinwood
Hamilton County Votes for Treadway After Ballot Battles
In Hamilton County a series of ballots shows Treadway leading early with Eagleson and Wirt close behind. On the second ballot Eagleson gains, but the third ballot seals Treadway as the nominee as West Bright and Wirt trail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times Star
Hamilton County
Treadway
Eagleson
Bright
West
Wirt
Behin Treadway
George B Cox
Eagle
Wes
George B Cox Loses Title as Boss Becomes Adviser
George B Cox steps down from leadership and assumes the role of adviser amid restructuring. The shift signals changes in governance and direction for the organization. Cox remains a key figure while relinquishing the top post.
Poe Full Dinner Pail Argument Not In Evidence
The convention proceedings did not include any argument about the Poe full dinner pail. No evidence or discussion supported the claim during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poe
Penman in Clerk's Office Praised If Longsworth Succeeds
The remark claims J C Longsworth would become the best penman in the clerk's office since Charles Armer, highlighting high regard for his potential writing skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Longsworth
Charles Armer
Hughes Seen as Administration’s Fearful Candidate
The article notes Hughes of New York as the candidate most feared by the administration political coalition while Hughes remains unusually silent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
New York
Trust oppression and civil war in American states
The question speculates whether other states might rebel against trusts following Kentucky’s model and asks how long until civil war becomes inevitable, framing it as a trend driven by trust oppression. It does not cite a specific event or date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Judge Jerome Burrows Won’t Seek Renomination
Judge Jerome Burrows announced he will not seek renomination at the end of his current term as Circuit Judge. The departure leaves the circuit with other candidates supplied from Guernsey County which has the geographic position and timber to select from.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome 8. Burrows
Guernsey County
Cambridge school growth drives push for new high school
A review of reports since the school year opened shows severe crowding in Cambridge public schools. The Board of Education has built two new grade buildings but rapid growth may outpace these. The high school, with about 200 pupils, lacks proper facilities and a distinct new high school building is urged to meet future city needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Cambridge
Summer School Bulletin Offers Easy Terms for Teachers
The Muskipgus College Bulletin announces its Summer School for young men and women seeking to advance teaching preparation next year. Terms are easy and opportunities are excellent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskipgus: College Bulletin
Convention Approval Shapes Proposed Initiative and Referendum
The convention approves the initiative and referendum only when property rights are involved. This caveat will likely satisfy promoters and guide the shape of the amendment as it moves through the house and possibly both legislative chambers.
Taft Akron Speech and Coxism Echo in Ohio Clash
The article argues Taft's Akron remarks circulated widely could shape the campaign if Ohio voters already favor him. It notes he shares the same views on Coxism in Ohio and would welcome strong reception if the public is satisfied with his message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Akron
Ohio
Absent Foraker Dick Spark Controversy At Ohio Convention
The passage notes a Republican convention in Ohio lacking Foraker and Dick and observes strange mutations in politics. It cites Foraker delivering a three day speech in Jonesville on the Rights of the Goldread Brother and suggests eliminated senators may soon appear in Ohio on Taft's stump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Foraker
Jonesville
Taft
Mahaffey Votes Aid For Collinwood Disaster Victims
Senator Mahaffey returned home after a session in Columbus. He supported a 25000 dollar appropriation to aid the bereaved from the Collinwood disaster and saw his minority representation on school examiner boards bill pass the senate. The measure is expected to pass the house and become law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Mahaffey
Columbus
Collinwood
Mahaffey
Senate
Massachusetts towns reach ninety percent dry status
The dry wave extends in all directions with Massachusetts towns now ninety percent dry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Doors of Collinwood school house fastened
An Enquirer correspondent reports the school house doors did not open inward and were fastened, a condition described as worse, if possible, indicating a dangerous entry situation at Collinwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enquirer
Collinwood School
Cleveland Leader Bolts Green for State Treasurer Nomination
The Cleveland Leader, a Republican paper in Cleveland and Northern Ohio, withdraws support from Green, the state treasurer nominee, calling the selection a doubtful nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Republican
Ohio
Green
Senator West Jumps In Then Falls From The Fold
The account notes Senator West intervenir with quick moves to cut out Eagiesoo after the Speaker named the committee but he quickly faded from attention as the proceedings moved on.
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West
Memorial Hall Meeting Seeks Democratic Unity
A Wednesday gathering at Memorial Hall brought key Democratic figures including Tom Paxton Senator Howe Senator Hafner President Williams and Senator Huffman seeking unity and strategy amid a larger opposition debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hall
Tom Paxton
Howe
Hafner
Williams
Huffman
Ohio Sun
After Cleveland disaster stricter school door laws urged
A cautious review of school buildings will proceed after the Cleveland calamity and laws will be enforced more rigorously. If Ohio laws requiring outward opening doors in public buildings had been followed, many deaths would have been prevented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Sudden Deaths Strain Congress with Vermont Senator
The death of U S Senator Redfield Proctor of Vermont marks the third loss since Congress opened December 3. Other deaths include Senators Mallory of Florida and Latimer of South Carolina. Senator Bryan, who followed Mallory, is reported seriously ill with typhoid fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Redfield Proctor
Vermont
Congress
Mallory
Florida
Latimer
South Carolina
Bryan
Garfield Opens Ohio Convention Speech as Temporary Chairman
Young Garfield with the Administration represented delivers a carefully prepared keynote in the Ohio convention. Delegates from rural areas recall the map as a helpless baby in the banes of the Beef Trust, reflecting tensions between reform and powerful interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Ohio
Beef Trust
Taft Favored at Ohio Republican State Convention
Ohio Republicans rally behind Taft securing strong support at the state convention with no need for outside candidates to oppose Ohio’s favored son and delegate plans.
Burton Support Sparks Delegates Split in Cleveland Race
Congressman Burton drove his backing for Treadway claiming he could beat Tom Johnson in Cleveland and Cuyahoga county, a feat Burton had failed to perform. The factional tension unsettled delegates and toppled Eagleson, driven by Burton’s personal vendetta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Burton
Treadway
Tom Johnson
Cleveland
Cuyahoga County
Eagleson
Burton
Judge Schauck Sees Support Across Cities for Delegates
The judge's backing comes from urban centers crowded by labor unions while rural districts oppose. He needs about a third of rural and labor voters across the state to succeed in his party's delegate selection.
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Judge Schauck
Granges in Guernsey County Shape Local Progress
The Granges of Guernsey county are praised for candor and intelligence in debating key issues. They read, think, and prepare to act independently at local and general elections, resisting manipulation by politicians and supporting progress and community advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guernsey County
Political endorsements and city safety laws cited
The piece notes New York and Ohio favoring favorites as politics loom in pivotal states. It cites Section 2272 of Ohio revised statutes requiring city Mayors to enforce outward opening doors at public gathering sites with fines from 850 to 500 for neglect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ohio
Cleveland Plans 1.5 Million For Schools
The proposal calls for expending 1,500,000 to improve Cleveland schools. A poor economy and neglected buildings threaten safety and quality. The plan aims to address unsafe conditions and overcrowded classrooms.
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Cleveland
Government railroads scandal raises civic alarm
The piece questions voters choice of congressmen able to handle business matters and cites a claim that railroads cheated the government out of 70 million dollars on mail contracts. It adds this would be a humiliating confession if proven true.
Panic opens talk of extra session to relieve pressure
Thearticle notes discussions about an extra session of Congress since last fall. It claims Congress has been in rare session for over three months, doing nothing and causing business leaders to fear any action could be worse than needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Rendar
Political ticket balance seen in party previews
The piece compares Bryan to Taft in national voter relevance and notes Johnson of Minnesota and Hughes of New York as similar second-place contenders. It predicts no strenuous contest at Chicago or Denver for the party tickets.
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Bryan
Taft
Johnson
Minnesota
Hughes
New York
Chicago
Denver
Republican factionalism in Ohljo sparks doubtful Buckeye state
Observers argue the Ohljo Republican split will intensify into a war to the knife and a fight to the hilt and place Ohio in the doubtful column. They apparently did not read the harmony convention report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohljo
Buckeye
Delegates Endorse Judge Donnelly for Governor in Ohio
A convention of delegates from sixteen northeastern Ohio counties endorsed Napoleon judge Richard Donnelly as a gubernatorial candidate. He enters the Democratic state convention with strong, aggressive support and a fervent following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Judicial Circuit
Ohio
Richard Donnelly
Napoleon
Political balancing in party conventions with favorite sons
Taft enjoys solid backing from Ohio while Bryan carries Nebraska. Minnesota Governor John A. Johnson is officially entered by his state committee as a candidate. Each state with a candidate is likely to vote in both conventions for its favorite son, producing complementary votes.
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Ohio
Taft
Chicago
New York World
Bryan
Nebraska
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
Foraker Poised to Speak on Ohio Ballot Theme
The article notes Garret Foraker plans speeches in Ohio backing an independent ticket while staying within party lines. It compares his stance to Taft's Akron address two years earlier as Ohio voters show a changing political mood, especially in Guernsey where trends diverge from the past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foraker
Ohio
Taft
Akron
Quondam
Crator
Buckeye
Guernsey
Knox Outlook: Taft Field Still Strong for Chicago Nomination
The Pittsburg Dispatch notes Knox’s Ohio victory adds prestige but does not seal the Chicago nomination. Taft leads the field, with other candidates still viable, as Knox remains a Roosevelt-era representative with less direct opposition.
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Ohio
Teft
Chicago
Taft
Knox
Roosevelt
Pitcshburg
People Should Be Trusted on Initiative Measure
The article argues that during the debate on the Initiative and Referendum proposition the session will see the liveliest discussion. It states the people generally favor adoption, with strongest opposition from monopolies and political bosses, urging that an intelligent public deserves a fair show.
Wireless Telegraphy For Common Use
Wireless telegrahy has come to stay with high reliability and low rates. A recent transmission between this country and Ireland covered 15000 words without error. The message implies telegraphy will become a commercial utility for speed and cheapness. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is praised as a cure for stomach, liver, kidney, and bowel ailments with many testimonials. It claims to cure indigestion, flatulence, heartburn, headaches, constipation, grippe, spring fever, and malaria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Life Guards Endure March Threats With Hood's Sarsaparilla
The piece extols the Life Guards as brave British cavalry and urges strengthening the body's defenses against March illnesses like colds influenza and pneumonia with Hood's Sarsaparilla. It claims the tonic strengthens vital organs boosts blood warmth and guards the system against disease exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Life Guards
Hood
Flood
Pebble Rock Oil and Glass Company Dissolved in 1908
The Pebble Rock Oil and Glass Company Limited, formerly based in Cambridge Ohio, dissolved on March 4 1908 by unanimous partner vote. Its property was disposed of and debts paid. Agent John H Halderman signs March 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pebble Rock Oil and Glass Company, Limited
Cambridge
Ohio
Pebble Rock Oil & Gas Co. Ltd
John H. Halderman
Meeting of the First U. P. Church Men's League
The Men's League of the First U. P. church will meet in the church lecture room Thursday at 7 30 PM. An interesting program has been arranged and all members are invited to attend.
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Men’s League
First
U. P
League
Local Visitors and Social Roundup Mention Cambridge Links
Kimbolton Mrs H P Woodworth spent Friday with her Cambridge parents. Mrs E N Walters Cambridge visits here and Science Hill. Residents shopped in Cambridge last Saturday. Geo Ross and wife of Cambridge with friends here. Chas Britten and wife Cambridge staying with friends here. M T Kennedy visited home on Sugar Tree. John Barthalow of Newcomerstown visiting. Markets list eggs 1c butter 20c chickens 8c. Jonathan Wallace attended county seat on business. Read Hoskinson's Bond offer page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Woodworth
Cambridge
E. N. Walters
Science Hill
Geo, Ross
Straday
Chas
Britten
M. T. Kennedy
John Barthalow
Newcomerstown
Jonathan Wallace
Hall's Tablets Cited as Cure for Catarrh
An advertisement claims catarrh is a blood or constitution disease and cannot be cured by local applications. It promotes Hall's Hall's internal cure as a direct digested blood purifier. The notice lists Chaney & Co as Toledo sole agents and offers testimonials free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Fiscom
Tves
Beautifying Tea Promises Safe Beauty Claims
An advertising notice touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a beauty aid without harming health. It claims a lovely complexion from its use, offered as tea or tablets for 35 cents, through Brooks Sutton, a druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Brooks Sutton
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