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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
1
Cambridge and Guernsey County end a fierce temperance campaign with a dry majority of 119 from a total 2608 votes. The rural districts helped secure the victory in a historic struggle, funded locally with strong church backing and minimal outside influence as breweries continue wholesale operations in wet areas.
Voter distribution summarized by precincts and townships including Cambridge Ward 1 2 3 4 Center Cumberland Spencer Fairview Oxford Hartford Valley Jackson Jefferson Knox Liberty Londonderry Lore City Millwood Monroe Oxford Pleasant City Quaker City Richland Senecaville Spencer Washington Westland Wills Madison totals show a 28 38 4 13 19 21 a3 31 55 29 i 25 2 26 tt 32 2973 totals and figures for 8904 and 04 indicate final day majority across districts.
Noble County records show Caldwell voting dry by 170 with six precincts to hear from. The overall county dry tally exceeds 1005 in favor.
Governor Charles N. Haskell files a state suit against State Capital Printing Co. Congressmen B. S. McGuire and Dennis T. Flynn to recover 195062.18 alleged overcharges for state printing from 1891 to 1907.
In Glens Falls New York heavy rains extinguished forest fires that had been burning for weeks in the Adirondack foothills. Fire crews reported full containment as the downpour mitigated hotspots and prevented further spread.
Harry Hosmer, 31, was robbed and shot by a highwayman while walking from Fine in St. Lawrence county to his home. The killer gagged him and forced him into the woods before fatally firing a shot. Leslie Combs, 18, recently released from Damnemora state prison, allegedly confessed to his parents and led authorities to Hosmer’s death.
Washington reports the post office department has not received any official report about Republican campaign documents sent under Representative McKinley of Illinois postal frank. Until a report is received the postmaster general will not comment on the alleged irregularity.
W A Snyder aged 43 a deserter in feed and coal, collapsed with a hemorrhage within 200 feet of his residence in Cormons Ohio. He had suffered tuberculosis for ten years and died shortly after his physician arrived.
Former Senator R F Pettigrew says in September travel with W J Bryan that the Republican national committee offered $10 000 for ten speeches to support Thomas Watson Peoples party presidential candidate. He asked for $20 000 but was told not to pay that much and he says the GOP financed much of Watson's campaign.
Fergus Falls Minnesota September 29 locals joke about Judge Taft after his remark on choosing a party of action in power. An elderly woman questions the party’s record while Taft replies with a lighter remark about intelligent ladies guiding views. A train scene notes Miss Sylvia Townsend’s role in the colloquy.
John W. Kern arrives at national headquarters for a speakers bureau conference ahead of a Michigan and southern tour. Wood of Michigan accompanies him as he plans stops in Kalamazoo Saginaw Cullman and Birmingham. Kern returns home to Indianapolis after his son’s illness. Governor Hughes opens Republican campaign in South Bend with a large crowd.
New Haven Conn September 29 while playing with the scrub team against Yale varsity football Lewis Baker Warren of New York class of 1910 Sheffield scientific school was kicked on the head and rendered unconscious He was removed to the gymnasium and on recovering consciousness became violently insane He fought with teammates for an hour and a half then was sent to the Yale infirmary where he again lapsed into unconsciousness
William J. Bryan campaigned across Mitchell Yankton Vermillion Elk Point and other towns in South Dakota delivering critical speeches against Taft Roosevelt and the Republican platform. He urged bank deposit guarantees and campaign finance transparency while facing wintry winds and cheering crowds. He read Roosevelt's letter at Tripp but plans to reply by letter later.
A two headed baby was born to Mr and Mrs Joseph Falen of Bridgeport Connecticut on the date shown. Doctors say the child is believed to be viable and may survive with proper care.
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