21 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1907
Page
1
A 250 pound dynamite explosion near Cincinnati hospital grounds wrecked the German old men’s home and Jewish hospital, shattered glass for miles, and disrupted sewers and furnaces. Authorities fear incendiarism. suspects linked to hospital workers previously discharged.
The Cleveland diocese pastor Thomas P. Thorpe died after months of illness. He led the Church of the Immaculate Conception for 14 years and previously served 20 years at St. John's Cathedral. In Columbus, the board of trade urged citizens to help flood victims in the Hocking valley with provisions and bedding.
Wm Barker of Rosville and Mary Larrison of Byesville. T M Burns and Verna S Stidd of Cambridge. J L Tulles and Jennie M Marlett of Cambridge. New case Joseph J Kelly et al versus Joseph E B Cockins et al foreclosure. Rosemond and Bell attorneys for plaintiff. Common Pleas Mary Jones admx versus The Wills Creek Coal Co damages tried to a jury Joyce for plaintiff Scott for defendant. Ohio v John Arnold embezzlement plea guilty misdemeanor fined 30 on each of two counts committed on default.
Police Officer John Middleton, after handling prisoners to the Zanesville workhouse, returned to Cambridge and found his family planned a birthday surprise. Chief Long then invited him to join a South Side trouble inquiry, leading to a festive dinner and a gold chain gift from his wife and children.
The Norwegian steamer Skuld sailing from Philadelphia to Rotterdam was found by the Bosnia of the Hamburg American line lying on her beam ends about 150 miles south of Miquelon on March 13. Crew abandoned ship and were believed picked up by another vessel after a heavy gale likely caused her sinking.
Councilman McBride blocks North Street paving until north side streets are listed for improvements. With only four members present the measure fails under suspension, while South Cambridge streets and Union railroad depot plans are discussed. Officials weigh Humane Officer pay, water works land options, bridges, and a new fire alarm system amid executive session on the Steubenville avenue bridge damage.
Miss Leona Kennedy of Foster Avenue left Tuesday morning for a visit with friends in Cleveland.
A Ma honing Valley car collided with a funeral carriage returning from a service in Youngstown Ohio. The carriage was destroyed and all occupants were injured. Driver Anthony Hinkle was probably fatally hurt.
The U M W A sub district No 6 meeting in Zanesville closes its convention with officer elections including a likely re election for President T M Davies of Byesville. Auditors tally 7000 to 8000 votes as delegates review books noting over 800 new members and three new locals since the last convention.
A blaze in Augusta on March 19 consumed the Daily Chronicle building housing the Chronicle Western Union and city union ticket offices. Total loss estimated at 100000 dollars. The Chronicle was saved as usual but the Herald office suffered damage.
The Thaw case nears end with cross examination of Dr Jelliffe wrapping up and two experts remaining. Testimony may conclude this afternoon with summations possible Wednesday and a jury charge by Friday. The affidavit from Evelyn Nesbit reading against Thaw surprised witnesses and contrasted with Hummel’s earlier testimony.
Mrs A W Linn is able to be around her home after a long and serious illness. She has shown improvement and remains under care, marking a hopeful turn for the household.
Frank Bower a coal miner from Byesville was killed Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock after being crushed between two mine cars in the Warner mines. Coroner Yeo was notified and went to Byesville to view the body.
Cincinnati flood reports predict Ohio River crest near 63 feet as the viaduct at Eighth Street collapses causing $150,000 in local losses. Wires cut and homes abandoned while relief efforts begin. Separate notices cover the steamer Suevic striking rocks near the Lizard and Lima plumbers pleading guilty to conspiracy with fines.
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