Ben Tillman Portrayed as Honest hard fighter in Roosevelts era
J A. Egerton profiles Senator Ben Tillman of South Carolina, detailing his fierce independence, blunt rhetoric, and long career from farmer to governor and senator. The piece explores his calls for reform, his stance against some party figures, and his mixed legacy, including leadership of the dispensary system and famous political clashes. It notes his popularity among Negroes in Washington and his magnetic, often harsh or sensational debating style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ion
Tilliwnan
Tillman
Washington
Joe Gibson
Old Joe
Calhoun's
Old Hoe
Fort Hill
South
Ben Butler
Senate
Cleveland
Bell
John G. Carlisle
Kentucky
Congress
McLaurin
McKinley
Ben Tillman
South Carolina
God Almighty
Abraham Lincoln
South Carona
Tiliman
Jd A. Egerton
Tillman and Roosevelt Face Off in Public Fight Over Reform
The piece portrays President Roosevelt’s support for reform measures and admiration for Tillman’s fierce dedication. It describes Tillman as a complex figure with a rough exterior yet a substantial intellect and heart, highlighting his public battles, personality, and long life from 1837 beginnings through private schooling and academy education.
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Tillman
Renate
Peter
Bard
Tillan
Benjamin Rvran Tillman
Pioneer letter from Wilmore Kansas farmer G A Shultz
In western Kansas Comanche County Guernsey County native G A Shultz reports life near Wilmore. He describes land sizes from 180 to 5000 acres, grazing cattle, fencing costs, well depth, and water quality. He notes mail, granges, Freemasons Oddfellows and plan to visit Cambridge if health allows, while sharing crop and price observations.
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Wilmore, Kas
The
Jeffersonian
Guernsey County
Cambridge
West
Kansas
Comanche County
Wilmore
Santa Fe
Odell Grange
Pomona Grange
Guernsey
Jeff
G. A. Shultz
Groundhog Threat Verse Sparks Spring Grudge
A fragmentary verse imagines punitive acts against a groundhog after Br'er Groundhog, promising to search his hole with light and dynamite if found. The crude fantasy contrasts pest control with springtime longing and personal resolve.
Cambridge District Coal Operators Elect Officers
The annual meeting of the Cambridge District Coal Operators Association met at the National Hotel Parlors to elect officers for the year. President W. Havis of Byesville, Vice President J. A. Oppertian, Secretary J. C. Kyte, and Treasurer Harry Moss were chosen. Kyte named as delegate to the Indianapolis joint operators and miners meeting. Opperman and Miss named to a committee on permanent headquarters in Cambridge.
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Cambridge District Coal Operators Association
National Hotel
Ww. Havis
Byesville
J. A. Oppertian
J. C. Kyte
Harry Moss
Kyte
Indianapolis
Messrs Opherman and
Miss
Cambridge
Noted German criminal captured after manhunt ends
Beran March 15 hearing reports a German criminal known as Henning was captured after he allegedly abducted a grocer named Gernoth to a forest near Gruenewad and murdered others in the past three months. A police officer was shot during the arrest and the suspect faces charges. Baron von 71 eaate, a German veteran, was wounded during the chase and survived a separate shooting.
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Beran
Germany
Stetto
H.icher
Henning
G.ernoth
Gruenewad
Berwa
Han
Waria
Death by Carbolic Acid Claims Local Man
Harry W. Stottlemire, about thirty three, was found dead in the rear of his home at 1125 East Gomber avenue Tuesday afternoon between 4 30 and 5 o clock. An investigation found he ingested carbolic acid. He had been ill months earlier, resigned from work, and spent time at home aiding his mother. Funeral services were held at the M P church with the O U A M attending in a body.
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Harry W. Stottlemire
East Gomber Avenue
Ellis Stottlemire
L. C. Wells
Stottlemire
Harry Way Stottlemire
Erven M
Rebecca Stottlemire
Ellis
Kirby
Wilbur
Frank
North &Th Street
Waller
Canal Dover
Charles Wilson
Stottiemire
Cambridge
Hel
Uambridge O. U. A. M
M. P
C. E. Sheppard
South
Mr. Stottlemire
Cambridge Ordinance Amends No 3 and Authorizes Bonds
Ordinance No 651 amends Section 3 of Ordinance 634 and repeals the original text. It authorizes the Mayor and City Auditor to issue ten bonds of the City of Cambridge totaling 837.3 each, due in ten years from January 1, 1906, bearing 6 percent interest, to finance improvements and to be advertised and sold at par with proceeds applied to the project.
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Cambridge
Bond issuance plan ties city revenue to improvement costs
Ordinance repeals Section 3 of prior ordinance and sets bond structure. Property owners must pay annual installments in cash before bonds are issued, applying paid amounts to costs. Unpaid amounts will be financed by bonds issued in one tenth shares, payable as specified. City pledges revenue and faith for bond repayment. ordinance takes effect after passage and publication. Officials' names noted.
Cambridge Ohio to Issue Ten Bonds for Improvement Costs
Ordinance details authorize Cambridge to issue ten bonds of 125.50 each in ten equal annual installments starting January 1906. Proceeds to fund an unspecified improvement, with interest at six percent. Revenue and city faith pledged. provision for prepayment by property owners adjusts bond issuance and costs accordingly.
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Cambridge
Ohio
City Council Minutes Sealed Feb 5 1906 Approval
The document records that on February 5, 1906 the council passed the item and forwarded to the mayor for approval. President Ben Holderbrand and Councilmember C. G. L. Blackburn signed, with Mayor Bradford approving. The repeated 1905 date appears as an archival note regarding the action and consent.
Ordinance Prohibits Disorderly Conduct in Cambridge Ohio
Cambridge Ohio enacts Ordinance No 652 to curb disorderly conduct noise fights drunkenness and obscene language to protect public peace. Violators face fines from one to twenty five dollars upon conviction before the Mayor. Ordinance 184 of October 7 1895 repealed. Effective upon passage and publication.
Cambridge Ohio Ordinance Sets Intoxication Fine
Cambridge Ohio council passes Ordinance 0.653 punishing intoxication in public. Any person found in a public place in a state of intoxication is guilty of an offense and, upon conviction before the mayor, shall be fined five dollars. Repeats Section 8 of Ordinance No. 28 as amended March 17, 1874. Effective upon publication. Passed March 5, 1908. BEN HILVERBRAND, Attest CL BLACKBOULN, Clerk. Approved March 5, 1908. N. Bradford, Mayor.
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Cambridge
City of
State of
Ohio
Ben Hilderbrand
CG. L. Blackburn
W. N. Bradford
Im Council
Ben Hilverbrand
CL Blackbouln
Terk
N. Bradford
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Herb
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Hepburn
Aldrich
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Dolliver
Penatore
Fichter
Tillman Cours
Mung ‘Milman
Arthur
Ife
Rate Legistation
Jockeriuz
Tilman
Benjamin Byan Tillman
Cous
Wonder Worker
DR. King’s
Chas. Egy, SR
Elizabeth, Ill
DR. King
Neilley & LO
O. C
A. Heiner
Evesville
Mrs. Sarchet
Canton
Alex. Sarchet
North Th Street
Colorado
F. G. Burnett
Traction Building
Ncrmat
Oho
Arkansas Valley
Mech
Ben Hlderbrand
CG L Blackburn
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