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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
4
The Jeffersonian from Cambridge outlines annual subscription terms of $1 paid in advance or $1.80 if not prepaid. The paper is entered at the Cambridge post office as second class matter and dated Thursday May 7 1908.
The Democratic County Central Committee announces a meeting of qualified electors at regular voting places on Saturday June 6 1908 from 2 to 6 pm to hold primaries and select delegates and alternates for the county convention in Cambridge on Tuesday June 9 1908 at 11 am. Delegates and alternates are apportioned among thirty eight precincts totaling 166. Nominated offices include Representative Probate Judge Auditor Clerk of Courts Treasurer Recorder Prosecuting Attorney Sheriff Commissioners Infirmary Directors Surveyor Coroner with A Flanagan as Chairman and Geo W Moore as Secretary pro tem.
The Democratic congressional convention for Ohio’s Fifteenth District will meet in Caldwell on May 12 1908 at 10 a.m. to nominate a candidate for Congress, elect delegates to the Denver National Convention, choose a presidential elector, and conduct other business. Delegates are chosen by precinct primaries before May 9 1908 unless counties choose a different method. Delegates receive one vote per 100 votes and fraction of 50 or more for Pattison 1905 governor. County delegations elect committee members and a congressman. David Okey chairs the temporary organization Joseph Tannehill is secretary.
The article recalls a rule adopted years ago by Democratic national conventions requiring two thirds of all votes cast to nominate a presidential candidate, a policy later viewed as unwise.
The remark by Speaker Cannon regarding the President’s message is described as ungentlemanly and inexcusable, highlighting a sharp clash between the House leader and the executive.
Observers suggest Uncle Joe Cannon holds latent strength beyond his public image. Local politics watchers note growing support and potential for a surprising breakthrough in upcoming elections.
A distinguished Ohio contemporary celebrates Rufus Choate backing Judge Taft, claiming this ensures New York state support. Choate, a revered figure of a prior era, is praised for his influence.
Term extender bills for county officers falter again as the county clerks' measure, pushed by supporters through the session, is laid on the cooling board by a 43 to 41 vote.
Gen Grosvenor says factional rifts among Ohio Democrats will not block Taft’s November carry. He concedes Democrats would win Ohio if they are fully united, a view from the Athens sage.
A viewpoint urges voters to defeat any candidate who secures nomination through money, appealing to citizens to reject corruption in elections and defend taxpayer interests.
Judge O H W Wright of Hocking County is highlighted as a prominent and capable candidate before the Democratic state convention. The note praises his qualifications and asserts he would strengthen the party ticket.
In the senate the discourteous treatment of the President's message is laid at the door of Senator Foraker. It was parliamentary at least and the pink of courtesy as compared with its reception in the house.
The prevailing view says labor conditions on May Day are encouraging and no serious strike disturbances are likely. Arbitration bids fail to deter unrest as disturbances occur less than before.
District meetings for the organization of the Democratic state convention will be held Tuesday May 5 at 2 30 PM. Delegations must reach Columbus by noon on the 5th to have a voice in the convention organization.
The Democratic congressional convention for this district will be held in Caldwell on Tuesday May 12. George White of Marietta faces no opposition and is expected to be nominated by acclamation as acceptable to all classes of voters in the district.
Texas senator Bailey secures vindication on appeal to the people. The record notes he never faced questions about integrity or ability, though he once accepted a retainer from Standard Oil to represent them in a lawsuit.
Bitterness rises among candidates who lost Joyce’s backing after his absence left supporters to toil at the primaries on Saturday. Some say Joyce should explain the situation to all involved.
The court opinion holds the state board of agriculture as a private corporation is not objectionable and argues against making it a state government department. It warns that gubernatorial appointment would politicize the state fair and diminish the board’s independence.
The constitutional amendment proposal faces defeat as supporters accept it will miss the required legal publication window if not approved before May 1. Rev. Herbert Bigelow, once its leading advocate, has abandoned hope of passage this session.
The piece attacks corrupt methods used in last Saturday's primaries and calls for a disinfectant cleansing to save Guernsey from becoming a rotten county. It insists honest men must unite to improve conditions or fear the outcome as the body politic stinks.
A surge of interest among Democrats marks the run up to the state convention in Columbus. Leaders from across the state gather, including many veteran figures reemerging with renewed energy after years in the shadows.
Citizens complain of money influence in Saturdays primaries with open and surreptitious schemes. They insist no candidate who wins by corrupt means should hold public office or reap benefits at public expense.
J. P. Mahaffey, the Senator from Cambridge, is described as a reserved editor and publisher who entered the legislature prepared for his duties. He represents a county with strong organized labor and has sponsored bills including appointment of a minority member on each county school examiners board. He serves on multiple committees including Agriculture, Fish and Game Culture, Labor, Military Affairs, Prisons and Prison Reforms, Public Printing, Public Works, and the Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphans' Home.
The Market calls on all capable residents to raise and sell their own products. Guernsey county soil suits truck farming and responds well to fertilizers. There should be ten market gardeners near the city for every one now, with all produce selling at good prices.
Day after day Taft secures new delegations pledged to his campaign as state party conventions proceed, signaling growing support across multiple states.
The text notes that Rev. Herbert S. Bigelow is no longer Tom Johnsons right hand man and is not a commanding personality in the current convention.
Former Sheriff J. B. Collison of Cambridge was nominated for representative by the Guernsey county Republicans today on the twelfth ballot. He is a Foraker man backed by the Liberty League.
Fort Smith Daily News Record reports Col Homer C Mechem a Summer field Noble county lawyer of notable ability as Republican hopeful for Arkansas governor. Despite doubts of a Republican win, his candidacy could elevate the tone of Arkansas politics.
Officials announce the publication of constitutional amendments by the legislature in Weekly Jeffersonian. They will run in twenty seven issues with ample study time. Readers are urged to study those passed by referendum and note that some amendments were defeated and will not be reintroduced. The article questions who bears responsibility for insufficient prior discussion.
At the Sixteenth district convention held on the 28th A M McCombs of Cadiz was named as the Democratic candidate for Congress. He is considered a strong favorite among district voters and both candidates live in Harrison county. Labor unions in the district plan to nominate a candidate and may withhold their support unless McCombs aligns with them.
A fierce session fight in the Ohio senate erupted Tuesday evening when Senator Howe moved to restore an amended bill by an unfair process. Mahaffey led the attack accusing Howe of acting alone and underhandedly while Vanover Beatty and others protested the committee’s report and President Williams’s ruling.
The Rose county option law has stirred the liquor trust of Ohio to renewed political action and moneyed activity. Allies exist in both parties with agents scrutinizing each convention and candidate. Stronger counties assist weaker ones such as Guernsey and Noble aided by Muskingum and Franklin. Zanesville doodle circulates in Cambridge.
The question arises if the Republican national convention will bow to Roosevelt as foes in Congress grow alarmed for reconciliation after his message. National newspapers demand relief from trust robberies and Congress could act by ending the three man rule, even briefly.
Urgent warning about early kidney symptoms urges immediate treatment with Doan's Kidney Pills. Narrative testimonials from Alexander Allender of Cambridge describe relief from kidney pain, fatigue, and dizziness after using the remedy. Sold by dealers nationwide with Foster Milburn Co. as sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
State conventions of New York New Jersey and the New England states notably Connecticut oppose William J Bryan while supporting Governor Johnson of Minnesota. Henry Watterson condemns the move calling it hypocritical and praises Johnson as a candidate then admits he would back Bryan if necessary, declaring his paper a Democrat will support Bryan’s ticket.
The Guernsey county Democratic delegate convention met in the Probate Court room despite bad weather to select state delegates. Officers named were Chairman Flanagan and Secretary George W. Moore, with 56 delegates present.
A Guernsey county Democratic convention adopts resolutions praising J P Mahaffey and urging his re nomination, endorses George White for Congress, and unanimously supports Judson Harmon for governor while declining an endorsement for ex Governor Campbell. The gathering closes with Bryan's name cheered.
In a county convention last Saturday Tuscarawas Democrats endorsed the Bryan presidential bid and adopted a resolution approving his efforts. The action signals party support and aligns local sentiment with national party choices during the campaign.
Love City reports visitors and residents in Crooksville and nearby towns. Twin boys welcomed by Mr and Mrs J H Hayman on May 2 1990. Delegates from M B school Joseph Todd and Anna Johnson attend county Sunday school convention at Pleasant City. Several locals ill or injured, including George Toland with three fractured ribs. Schools superintendent Worthy Dyson hired at 65 dollars monthly. local assessor A F Moss lists property values.
Safety-One reports Boxwell examination held on April 18 in the Central Se Building with over one hundred applicants and fifty-one passing. Top score by Wat Banker of Liberty township earns free tuition to Muskingu Summer School. Next exam set for May 9 in the same city.
EK B Porter ends his fourth consecutive school term in Center township Greendale on Friday May 1. Prizes were awarded and each scholar received a souvenir. Literary exercises occurred Wednesday night with recitations from Misses Touvell Valentine Warner Chalfant of Byesville. Byesville singers Miss Sigman and Miss Warner performed with organist Miss Alice Sigman. Cambridge quartet members Pratt McConnell Dewey Jester presented fine selections to warm audience approval.
A petition will be presented to Guernsey county commissioners at the next session on Monday June 1 1908 seeking alteration of a county road. The route starts at the bridge west of Ezra Merryman’s residence and runs southeast toward a stake A then toward the Merryman premises and Fred Johnson land to stake B near the Quaker City and Fairview road. The alteration lies wholly in Oxford township Guernsey Ohio.
Ella McIntire files for divorce from John McIntire in the Court of Common Pleas Cause No 8878 alleging extreme cruelty. She seeks alimony custody and divorce. defendant to answer within six weeks from first publication or allegations may be deemed true. Attorney Robt T Scott. April 30-6w.
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