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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1906
Page
4
A fragment notes terms about an agreement related to a car and advance payment. The text mentions alliance language and a mutered phrase tied to a second class matter dated Thursday March 15 10. The readable portion provides little clear context or names.
The piece notes Germany and France in the news, a Saturday railroad rate bargain day, scarce coach seats due to a rate hike, and Oklahoma State’s congressional declaration. It mentions Obie coal operators at an Indianapolis meeting to oppose wage increases, plus a Y M C A convention with Dr. D B Perimaten as president. A graft scandal in Marion, Ohio sees county examiners confirming about fifty thousand dollars in illegal payments, with officials resisting publication of the annual report.
The local growth oriented paper celebrates completing its first year and entering its ninth year of service. It pledges continued work for welfare and prosperity of the people and community, urging nearby support. Long live the Echo.
A local report notes Tom L Johnson’s bid as a Democratic vice presidential candidate faltered as the Mayor publicly refused to leave his Cleveland mayoralty for a national ticket. The exchange underscores tensions over party leadership and regional influence.
Judge Jelke recalls Cox urging reversal in city versus Lane and Bodley appeal while noting Times-Star abandons Cox gang. The piece highlights a political shift as Cox’s influence wanes and Republican Senators resist Drake committee involvement amid broader public tumult.
The mayor opens an inquiry into officials possibly conspiring with law violators to shield criminals for pay. If genuine, the investigation could widen and enforce disgorgement as a remedy. The piece stresses that real action, not mere virtue signaling, is required.
Ratan of Carroll and Weems of Belmont face bossism charges while Weems wins renomination without opposition, signaling likely election. Gen Hollingsworth of Cadiz hesitated and was defeated. Ratan and Weems led the committee and issued abrupt primaries, preventing Gen Hollingsworth from gathering supporters.
Senator Mahaffey spent Saturday and Sunday with Cambridge friends while managing business affairs. He has not missed a roll call or vote since the session began and is noted for faithful attendance and careful defense of his constituents.
The text claims Americans harm Philippine Islanders to discipline them, equating such acts with being a world power. It also mentions casualties among American soldiers during this conduct, framing it as proof of national strength.
The article describes the Foraker amendment as a test for opponents of joint statehood, noting the slow adoption by a narrow vote. It mentions provisions for separate voting in New Mexico and short, implied implications about public opinion and political skill.
A letter decries courtroom manipulation by politicians and urges the Onlo legislature to pass a transparent county official salary law. It argues for generous but not hidden pay, and notes an ongoing mayoral police probe in Columbus. It warns that corrupt officers undermine law and threaten public property.
Marietta figure Rose, speaking Thursday afternoon, accused Anti-saloon League officials of prompting him to introduce a county local option bill and then pressuring for it to stay in committee. He also charged the league opposed woman suffrage to weaken temperance laws and jeopardize officers’ jobs. The senator faces questions on these serial claims.
Henry H. Rogers announced he would answer questions he had previously refused when asked by Missouri Attorney General Hadley. The move signals court and government assertion over powerful combinations and capital, as acknowledged within the Standard Oil leadership.
Cambridge resident James Cook Satcher has been selected as associate at Den Myers, succeeding as judge in the Louisiana Purchase Exposition poultry section. Satcher formerly judged poultry at Belmont County Fair in 1903 and earned high praise. He has long pursued poultry raising as a side line and gained recognized scientific expertise among fanciers.
The text laments widespread graft and crime, noting that honest officials and the press expose enormities. It argues the public grows wiser, expecting further revelations that will outshine current disclosures. It warns that people have been mercilessly plundered and more cases remain to be revealed.
The Citizen notes expose of George B Cox and aides facing a Senate committee, admitting cash payments from bank funds to a deputy treasurer and county graft charges. The piece praises Johnson Most for blunt replies to legislators, calling the banker the antithesis of an anarchist while condemning the state Senate inquiry.
Cleveland congressman Burton lauded for independent stance in local politics. He urged a divorce of municipal affairs from party politics and backed a primary election law as a key reform. He warned against government overreach, stressing the public’s capacity to correct mistakes.
A letter to the editor argues that lax enforcement in Springfield fuels mob rule. The writer urges strict police action to deliver justice and deter vigilante violence, stating only firm law enforcement will prevent further killings.
The Ohio legislature introduced a trimmed general appropriation bill on Wednesday, totaling about 8350,000 less than the prior two years. It includes large sums for a Knox county tuberculosis sanitarium and a Separate institution at Lima for the insane, yet overall spend is about 150,000 less and a third of a trillion dollars below the two-year-ago allocation.
Dr Edward Wilson Pattison attending physician states there is no change in the cause of the governor's illness. Vital organs are sound and there is no spinal disease. The governor's trouble lies in the muscles and bones of the spinal column requiring a slow convalescence, and the governor appreciates Ohio's kindness and public support.
The Indicator suggests that being struck on the skull by Frank Moric at the Ohio Penitentiary cured swearing, and urges officials to locate the hit’s receipt. It jokes about a hammer being used on the streets to quiet the habit and asks Mayor Stoneburner to obtain the receipt from the warden.
The piece argues that a properly regulated primary system reduces the cost and scope of vote buying by delegates and bosses. It notes the genetic vote on Bronson bill No. 131 with Miagi son Guernsey and Yost Monroe for the bill and Cosgrove Muskingum against it, with 57 for, 46 against, and 18 not voting, and predicts further tests on similar measures.
Local chatter notes Governor Pattison may appoint Jobin Black to the Executive Clerk post. Mr Pack is praised as a capable, discreet politician amid party favor. The present salary sits at 2301 with potential raise if a pending bill advances, alongside Black’s current role as chairman of the board of public safety under Major Bradferd.
The signal sketches Dr A M Templeton of Zanesville and his leaf curing method for consumption. He appears in New York before leading specialists with demonstrations and a stated record of cures. The piece notes ongoing global efforts to cure the white plague and signals cautious interest in his claims.
The piece surveys Republican weakness after Buffalo speech signals, Seattle mayoral victory by a municipal ownership candidate, and a broader push for independent voting. It notes civil service pension issues, Drake committee probes, and potential anti Weems sentiment in Belmont- Jefferson district with insurgent moves toward a Democratic candidate led by Yost while criticizing Weems as self-serving.
On March 16 1406 the Guernsey County Board of Commissioners heard a petition from the Village of Senecaville designating J S Moorhead as agent to seek annexation of surrounding territory. The filing cites an ordinance passed February 6 1906 and sets May 11 1906 at 9 am in Cambridge court house for a hearing on the proposed annexation to the village.
Dorothy Elizabeth McCollum infant daughter of Mr and Mrs A J McCollum of North loth street died Sunday evening at 730 after a sudden decline since the afternoon. Physicians failed to help, funeral held private at home Tuesday at 2 pm conducted by Rev Ken C Hayes with assisting clergy. interment at North Wood cemetery in Ashtabula Ohio.
Of twenty nine candidates, fourteen passed the teachers examination held at the Central school building on March 3. Successful applicants include Myrle Cunningham Quaker City Nannie Patton Cambridge Ethel E Taylor Kimbolton Martha Thompson Senecaville Alvin Boyd Quaker City Leslie Boyd Antrim Ellis Carter Quaker City Ait Henderson Byesville A C Logan New Concord F F Morris Salesville R B K Reading Birds Roost S W Bantuan Freeport high school for two years A E Robinson Collerain and for three years C Ellis Moore.
Probate Judge H. W. Luccock has appointed Charles E. Y. Knowles of Cumberland as Deputy Probate Clerk, with the appointment taking effect Monday, March 12. Knowles has taught near Cumberland and recently studied law, praised as an excellent young man active in Republican politics.
The Cambridge Brewery was sold at sheriff sale in front of the court house on Saturday afternoon to the Guarantee and Trust Co of Columbus for $8,500. Deputy Sheriff Henderson conducted the sale with W C Brown of Columbus acting as agent for the Trust Company, and Columbus parties are reported to back of the deal.
The Mu Sherrards hosted a lively Monday afternoon celebration for Master J Osmond’s seventh birthday on North 10th Street. About forty guests attended as presents and refreshments delighted the young honoree.
Ordinance No 650 amends section 3 of Ordinance 629 from January 20 1915 and repeals section 3 of Ordinance 629 as originally passed. It authorizes the city auditor to issue ten bonds of 925 50 each for the improvement costs with five percent interest, payable annually, to be repaid from pledged revenues. Bonds issued for unpaid amounts cover the remainder with one tenth per bond due at set times, and if homeowners prepay instalments, those funds reduce the total. Section 2 repeals part of Ordinance 624 of 1905. Effective upon passage and publication.
Ordinance 651 amends Section 3 of Ordinance 630 passed November 20 1905 to issue ten bonds of 3730 each payable over ten years at 5 percent interest. Bonds payable from city revenue with prepayment option for property owners. Council President Ben Hilderbrand and Mayor Bradford approve. Also notes social events at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G Martin with guests listed. Cure a Cold in One Day ad ends with Grove signature.
Columbus reports Cassie Chadwick enjoys delicacies in her pen bill of fare. W C Rudd of Cleveland states his firm ships viands to Mrs Chadwick and collects payment via her attorneys. Chicken pie and oysters are frequent favorites, with occasional liver meats and lemon pie also sent.
R. D. No. 8 reports M. S Rush is ill with measles. Mrs. Jennie McCallum moved to Washington on Tuesday. E F L Scott lost a cow last week. Mrs. Jane Oliver suffered a stroke last week and is bedfast. Eddy from near Fairview rented Mrs. Jeannie McCallum's farm and moved in last Tuesday. Mrs. John McCollum has been ill with the grippe for two weeks and is convalescing.
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