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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1913
Page
6
Classified page notices from Byesville advise ad submission to Byesville agency before 8 o clock on the desired day. Jeffersonian Want Ads claim broad reach to 5500 educated families daily with rates: four lines three times 25 cents plus 2 cents per extra line per insertion. Businesses pay 2 cents per line for insertion.
Brooklyn defeats Cincinnati 8 to 7 as Rucker falters in one rough inning with three straight hits and a Daubert error opening a late Cincinnati rally. Johnson Brown and Clark work for Brooklyn while Kling Rucker and Miller handle Cincinnati’s battery.
Philadelphia hosts Pittsburgh as the Phillies win 6 to 5 in a game featuring Adamg OToole Kelly for Philadelphia and Ritchie Liefield Archer Mathewson Meyers for Chicago New York beats Chicago 5 to 3 in New York with Ritchie Liefield Archer Mathewson Meyers credited Batteries show multiple pitchers and fielders across cities St Louis and Cincinnati split results while Boston and Brooklyn struggle in early season play
Detroit and Cleveland split a doubleheader while New York and Chicago won their games against Cleveland and Philadelphia respectively. In St. Louis Washington clashed with the homestanding club, and Detroit faced another test in Detroit with batteries listed for multiple lineups.
Iowa Senator A. B. Cummins participates in a Republican conference event. Notable attendees include party leaders and local officials. The gathering focuses on state policy, fundraising, and upcoming elections.
Tigers manager Hugh Jennings selects Hans Wagner as a batting model for new players. He notes Cobb is exceptional but impossible for recruits to imitate, using Wagner’s finishing touch as the teachable aim and showing photos of Wagner to illustrate points.
The American Association clubs list team records and scores. Columbus 15 10 400 Indians 14 13 349 Louisville 15 13 548 Minneapolis 17 15 464 Milwaukee 24 13 519 St. Paul 12 15 444 Kansas City 14 14 500 Toledo 10 16 .835 At Toledo 2 Columbus 1 At Milwaukee 3 St. Paul 4 At Kansas City 3 Minneapolis 5
Koji Yamada and Willie Hoppe prepare for the 18.2 balkline championship in New York on May 27. The match features Hoppe’s broad carom mastery against Yamada’s end-of-table draws and masse shots. In last November’s world championship, Yamada barely defeated Hoppe 500 to 497.
Mathewson again proves the best pitcher in the National League as he dominates in recent World Series and fall games. His pitching brilliance in Boston Philadelphia and Brooklyn underscores his status, outpitching rivals and delivering clutch performances that maintain his lasting dominance.
Democratic leaders acknowledge two Louisiana senators will vote against the Underwood tariff bill, risking a coalition that could leave the measure with at best a two vote margin. A tie is possible if another Democrat shifts to the Republican side, though the vice president could cast the deciding vote. Western Democrats demand wool duties, but no definitive defections yet. The bill will go to the Finance Committee after tomorrow’s session with expected sharp debate and no mandated public hearings.
An advertisement touts Croxone as a universal remedy for backache rheumatism and kidney bladder disorders. It claims rapid relief and even a refund of purchase price if no results are seen after the first use. The copy emphasizes deep action on kidneys and uric acid and urges readers to buy from first class druggists.
The passage praises Christy Matthews as an exceptional man who refuses to quit and remains confident despite tough odds, portraying him as a remarkable pitcher whose perseverance stands out.
Athletics catcher Ira Thomas says George Moriarty is a trickier base runner than Cobb and the hardest man in the game to catch on a steal of second.
Thousands of 2 30 harness horses compete in a trotters milestone event noting 28 810 covers. The article highlights the mile time standard 2 30 and related racing history.
Money to aid stricken towns will move to 23 building and loan associations under the Vonderheide emergency act. Columbus reports ready funds totaling 1 105000 requested by the associations, with disbursement expected within days.
Columbus Ohio May 12 The Anti-Saloon League of America plans a formal national prohibition campaign at its biennial session in Columbus November 10 to 11. The decision, agreed by two thirds of the headquarters committee, sets the policy for the national organization.
Columbus May 12 state Treasurer John P Brennan joined Attorney General Hogan and Auditor Donahey in opposition to the short state ballot. Brennan asked whether the people are competent to vote for and select state officers.
Louis M. Brooker, 23, likely fatally crushed when a racing car driven by Frank Schaub crashed into a telephone pole in Canton on May 12. The car overturned, Brooker was pinned beneath it, while Schaub was hurled several feet but escaped injury.
Franklin county through the chamber of commerce will actively bid to host the new rural penitentiary, the site sought as provided by the last legislature.
A survey has been conducted and presents several available sites to recommend. The report notes varying suitability across options and outlines next steps for selection and planning.
Burglars broke into C. L. Kirker and D. J. Stableton hardware stores in Manchester and attempted to force a rear door at Starks jewelry store. Stolen items include revolvers safety razors knives and ammunition.
Daniel M. Miller 58 president of the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Millersburg Ohio died after an illness lasting over a year. He traveled south seeking relief but found none. He leaves a widow two sons and a daughter.
Police found 25 year old Fred Weimert dying in his father's Wapakonéte grocery store after an assault by robbers. The cash drawer was rifled and Weimert's pockets were emptied as investigators pursued leads.
William Stringfellow, 67, a retired resident of Wellston, drank tree spraying fluid during a melancholy spell and died several hours later. He had previously attempted self destruction on multiple occasions.
John Kelly of Stanford West Virginia arrived in Columbus and identified the slain man found on East Fifth avenue as his son E S Kelly, confirming the victim’s identity.
Dayton officials announced there will be no Memorial Day parade in Dayton this year. Committees will be appointed to decorate the soldiers graves and honor the fallen with graveside tributes.
Wapakoneta Ohio May 12 Bert Sheppard aged 39 ward of the Auglaize county infirmary died by his own hand hanging himself at the infirmary premises authorities reported today.
Three women arrested for smashing United Irish League windows in Dublin. The attack is linked to Irish MPs voting against the Dickinson suffrage bill last week.
In Zanesville Ohio on May 12, Attorney A. Maywood aged 45 of Caldwell is believed to have killed himself. His body was found in Duck Creek near Caldwell by two boys.
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