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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
6
A broad crackdown follows a wave of anarchist activity in U S cities. Officials outline vigilance under immigration laws to curb exponents of bomb throwing and violence while discussing deportation for recent offenders and immigrants aiding rebels.
Ex Governor William O Connell Bradley, elected to the U S Senate from Kentucky, was the first Republican chief executive of the state. Born 1847 in Girard, he rose from modest beginnings, entering law at eighteen, serving as prosecuting attorney, and pursuing Congress and the Senate for years before victory.
The Marchioness of Headfort, visiting with her husband, was formerly revue star Rosie Boote at the London Gaiety. The Marquis of Headfort fell in love, defied royal and maternal opposition, and pledged to wed her. A bold note to the king drew reprimand, and the colonel of the Lifeguards ordered him to India, but he resigned to continue the romance.
Miss Helen Maloney daughter of Philadelphia businessman Martin Maloney had her marriage to Arthur H. Osborne annulled by Supreme Court Justice McCall on findings of a referee. The marriage in 1905 and later elopement with Samuel Clarkson were disclosed in a complex, publicized sequence ending in a three month interlocutory decree.
Flo Douglas also known as Antoinette Charnette twenty six former actress and manicurist drank a laudanum and carbolic acid mix after a quarrel with Frank Judd chief clerk of the Pennsylvania senate sixty, who was present. She died later at Wray's on the Northside. Deputy Coroner Gilmore said ill health and an unbalanced mind caused the death.
The British steamer Latona of 2708 tons foundered west of the Lizard after a collision with the steamer Japanic of 2296 tons. All passengers and crew were saved by the Japanic and landed at Falmouth.
New York May 21 Evelyn Nesbit Thaw may abandon the annulment of her marriage to Harry K Thaw according to a statement by her counsel Daniel O'Reilly The possibility was disclosed amidst the public proceedings in the case.
Carlo de Peloggio an eager Italian yachtsman plans a July 1 departure from New York in a twenty four foot sailboat bound for Genoa Italy. He bets $5000 with Marquis Zanotti of Rome that the voyage can be done with favorable weather in about forty days aided by one companion likely Viscount de Lemonnier of Paris. The craft will be nearly fully covered with only a navigation opening and regular cutter rigging.
A. E. Oman of the government forest service outlined future plans for Garden City National Forest. The site currently holds 80 000 acres with additions expected to exceed 100 000 acres. Planting goals include about 500 000 seedlings annually across 500 acres using species such as black locust honey locust osage orange Russian mulberry and some pines. Grazing will be allowed with restrictions and fire protection measures for young trees.
A circular vanity box two included with umbrellas offers powder and puff with a tiny mirror. It attaches to the umbrella handle in wet weather and can be worn as a wrist trinket in clear weather.
One thousand dollars in gold will be awarded as a special prize to the grower of the best single apple exhibited at the national apple show in the Spokane state armory Dec. 7 to 14. The competition is open to the world. In addition prizes aggregating $14,000 and numerous trophies, medals, banners and ribbons will be hung up for exhibits in other classes.
Philadelphia May 22 President Lawson of the Union league announces that Rube Waddell has signed with the Philadelphia Union team after refusing to join Boston. He is slated to pitch in Philadelphia tomorrow.
Youngstown Ohio May 22 analysis of Jacob O Besore stomach after autopsy shows no poison and the stomach is only one sixth normal size Tablets used by J S Besore son analyzed none contained strychnine or poison Mrs Besore says she is followed by insurance detectives and plans to meet them head on At inquest tomorrow over J S Besore the ten doctors will be present Both Besore men held several thousand dollars in life insurance
Baltimore May 22 The Baltimore News reports the Georges Creek and Cumberland railroad will be bought at auction next month by interests connected with the general lien and convertible bondholders committee chaired by Alvin W. Krech. The move suggests Goulds plan to link the Western Maryland with the Wabash may proceed.
Miss Rachel Blaikie, engaged to George E. Sterry Jr, lies seriously ill in East Orange after the Sterry family murder suicide. She blames money for the affair saying she would have endured poverty to avoid harming anyone. Mrs Sterry, widow of the killer, remains critically ill with uncertain prognosis.
John Beatty 31 a paperhanger was shot by his stepson Earl Mann in Portland Indiana on May 2. The bullet was removed and Beatty will recover. The lad was discharged after court proceedings showing he protected his mother from a brutal assault.
E H Gary chairman of the United States Steel corporation declares there will be no reduction in steel prices. The statement comes from New York on May 22.
Lansing Mich May 21 The Democratic state convention unanimously adopted resolutions instructing Michigan’s delegation to the national convention at Denver to vote as a unit for the nomination of William J Bryan for president until he is nominated.
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