20 Mar 1902
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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1902
Page
1
Cambridge Ohio mayor's statement lists convictions under the Prohibitory Ordinance from May 20, 1901 to Feb 20, 1902 and compares them with prior nine months. It notes offenses and exclusions, cites city officials, and discusses related civic matters and local notices.
The Lap Vish church Women’s missionary societies held their annual meeting on Thursday night at the North 10th street Melarland house. Officers elected for the coming year include President Mrs. I. G. Boughton Vice President Miss Mary Wallace Secretary Miss Clara Linn and Treasurer Mrs. C. Pollock. Many gentlemen attended and all enjoyed refreshments.
Washington insiders report a conference of conferees from the pro and anti reciprocity camps in the Ways and Means Committee room. Chairman Payne and allies versus Metcalf Dick Taylor Pordney Morris negotiators met about two hours with no final plan agreed. A compromise limit to December 1903 was reviewed but not adopted.
Boston officials and state leaders, with Mercantile interests, labor representatives, and the Allied Transportation council, brokered a settlement ending a four day freight handlers strike. About 180000 workers returned to their posts after the conference at Governor Crane’s office.
District Attorney Jerome submits a brief to the Legislature arguing why the proposed prohibition law should be enacted. He contends that democracies lack enforceability when many locals deem the act immoral, citing New York City resistance, impacts on liquor workers, and potential blackmail and social degradation if the law passes.
An essay contrasts English and American approaches to work and style in London. It notes Americans’ brisk, businesslike methods, Britons’ reserve and temperance, and how each adapts as cities grow. It discusses church funding, urban change, and demographics debates in France, Germany, and England.
An old advertisement touts Ayer’s Pills as a nightly cure for dyspepsia and liver discomfort. It claims one pill helps the liver and eases constipation, headaches, nausea, and general weakness, featuring a testimonial from a reader named M. Morh.
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