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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1907
Page
4
The Jeffersonian notes publication details with editor John M. Amos and business manager E. Amos. It lists subscription terms at one dollar annually prepaid or eighteen dollars per year postpaid, and records entry at Camoriage Ohio as second class matter.
The report notes President John Mitchell is very ill and likely to undergo a surgical operation soon at a Chicago hospital, with the current spring season seen as a hopeful factor in the broader mood.
Fifty smallpox cases are reported at Houston near Piqua and terror prevails among residents. An officer of the state board of health is in charge.
Secretary Taft expresses the opinion that the Panama canal will be completed within eight years. Optimism is presented as a sterling virtue, with failure rarely harming it.
Leading Taft papers announce a hero returning home but request no political talk. The choice of wording signals celebration while avoiding direct stance, a careful editorial stance noted by observers.
Cambridge notes a full share of 65 fraternal beneficiary associations with in Ohio 1906 aggregate income of 72,497,984 and death claims paid 52,957,208. No failures reported.
The Taft publication bureau, in Ohio, accelerates services for publishers seeking affordable plate matter. A rare bargain opportunity allows papers to secure goods at reduced prices, aiding consumable material supply.
Observers assume politics appears at public functions but the article argues true political maneuvering happens in private meetings. It notes that public dinners by business leaders fail to satisfy ardent supporters who seek genuine policy direction.
The article lauds the police for perfect crowd control showing strong city administration under current conditions. It notes that a weak city map could have led to a very different outcome.
The article states that savings institutions in the United States hold over 3 billion dollars, more than three times the U.S. indebtedness. It credits a savings method traced back to 1807 with Ebangianud and promoted by Samuel Whitbread, a wealthy House of Commons member, per Bradstreet.
Judge Dillon instructs jurors that repayment of embezzled money does not purge the crime. The remark notes that such testimony can strongly influence a jury, though the law remains clear.
The small number of black troops at Columbus barracks were relocated to Fort Bliss Texas following a stabbing incident between a black and white soldier. The event underscores persistent race prejudice and its potential impact on the army while noting the San Juan bill appears to be largely given with one exception.
The Times folds amid tribulation and hands the field to the Times-Recorder of Zanesville becoming an evening paper. A coalition of Zanesville capitalists backs the move promising ample expense and labor to ensure success.
Chairman Walter Brown leads the Republican state central committee and opposes a primary election test between Foraker and Taft. Observers view the stance as a bluff tied to local politics, noting fear and dissent and warning that national issues tainting a local race would be untimely and demoralizing.
The passage condemns spoils politics and graft in public service. It links bribery, whisky politics, and bought votes to the senatorial combine and speaks against Senator Dick's influence and President Roosevelt's actions to end it.
An optimistic writer notes spring seems near as he pens the line it is probably safe now to make the announcement that spring has arrived. The next morning he is seen in an over coat and hurried to his office wearing a mullet.
An opposing political group accuses President Roosevelt of manipulating affairs to secure a third term. The assertion comes from a source not sympathetic to his policies.
A very important primary election will be held Saturday of this week to select candidates for municipal and township offices by Republican voters. Cambridge is recovering from a major funds robbery and is improving in condition amid a healthful spirit of independence on election day.
The cold storage egg trust in New York kept stale eggs priced at 2s 30c a dozen by cornering the market. An arrival of 23 million eggs in two days burst the hold, dropping prices 10c a dozen in 24 hours and ending a winter famine caused by the sharpers.
Ambitious politician Senator Dick faces factional heat and aims to launch a city newspaper in Akron to wield influence. He mobilizes friends who provide funding while he supplies the leadership and voice.
Voters are urged to authorize city improvements this Saturday. If approved, the main expense will be reached and later costs reduced to a minimum. South 9th Street will be paved this summer with North 9th Street residents ready to help after grading is done. No objectionable proposition is seen to a vote now. authorize these improvements for the city’s best interests.
The Wheeling Register editorial predicts both Roosevelt and Bryan could be nominated by their parties. It notes Bryan as the idol of Democracy and Roosevelt beloved by the Republican, praising both as fearless leaders. The piece envisions a historic campaign between two great men.
Hon C L Weems of the Belmont district announces he will not run for another term in Congress. He cites private circumstances making it hard to be away from home and pledges to finish his term without using influence to affect his successor. Weems is praised for modesty ability and oratory.
The publication of the Undesirable Citizens letter widens rift between the President and Secretary Root. Root, wary of labor group defections, fears effects on campaign funds and rallies among rich men and corporations. He reportedly opposed issuing the letter describing Harriman Debs Mayer and Haywood as undesirable citizens.
The Monmouth Daily Review notes the Second U P Church in Monmouth Illinois held its annual meeting led by Pastor Dr T C Pollock formerly of Cambridge The report calls the year the most prosperous in the churchs history with contributions totaling 7605 00, or 20 01 per member.
The article reports total votes 4599 with precinct by precinct tallies for extending water works bridges sanitary sewer and street improvements. Two thirds support required by statute. preliminary reading suggests Gomber Street improvement fails while others pass. legal questions and bond sale concerns noted pending further view.
The Cambridge-Ryesville Driving Park Association boards announce a Fourth of July celebration with Walter Raub the Human Balloonist scheduled for two ascensions at 10 am and 2 pm. The day runs from 9 am with at least five harness and two running races plus an Ivanhoe event. Admission is 25 cents. An August meet will feature four $1,000 purses and eight $400 purses.
Joseph Garfield Hill a 27 year old coal miner at Forsythe mines east of the city died after a fall of coal and slate at 3 30 Saturday afternoon. The inquest was held by Coroner Yeo. brother Andrew Hill narrowly escaped death. The accident marked the first fatality in sixteen years of operation. Hill was born June 13 1880 and survived by wife and two year old child. Funeral at Center Baptist church conducted by Dr Yarger.
Wat Hutchison of Utica, who had been visiting relatives and friends here, returned home Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs Elizabeth Curtis of the East End departed Wednesday morning to seek hospital treatment in Zanesville due to long illness.
Ray McElfresh aged 12 and Chester Ford aged 15 died when their boat capsized at the Taylor estate private lake after school. Rescue efforts failed as neighbors and searchers, aided by grappling hooks and boats, recovered McElfresh at 6 30 p m and Ford at 8 30 p m. Ford died helping his companion. both families moved to Hunt's addition.
President Roosevelt’s letter defending his stance toward labor unions and leaders draws sharp lines in a growing national dispute. He condemns indicted labor leaders while charging union chiefs with attempts to intimidate courts and juries before trial, signaling a pivotal issue in labor politics.
Mr and Mrs 8 A Craig Jr left Wednesday afternoon for a visit with relatives and friends in Columbus and Delaware.
Readers hear testimonials from women across generations praising Peruna for catarrhal and female ailments. Letters from Nashville Tennessee to Arkansan towns claim relief for leucorrhea pelvic weakness and general weakness after years of doctoring and costly treatments.
Special Master Commissioners announce a public sale of multiple tracts in Washington Guernsey and Tuscarawas counties. The auction includes East Norwood land in Marietta and adjacent machinery and fixtures, Newcomerstown girded by railway lines, and Jackson Guernsey coal lands with mining rights. Cash terms with bidding rules and sequential offer structure.
B and O engineer Mike Conners was run over and killed by an engine in Bellaire yards on Tuesday night. He was a veteran B&O engineer, long familiar to Cambridge, lately in charge of the helper engine in Bellaire yards. Dée Powell of B&O died at home in Newark Tuesday night after a long illness. Powell had many railroad friends locally.
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