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Newspaper

Cambridge Jeffersonian

Location

Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1908

Page

4

Roosevelts Rivalry Draws Fire From Senator Foraker

Senator Foraker issues a scorching statement replying to Roosevelt Hearst and Taft. He faults Taft as the weaker member though not for ability or character, saying he has been excluded from the ring.

Foraker Roosevelt Hearst Taft Uoise Taft

Change in Methodist leadership titles prompts reflection

The old term Presiding Elder has passed and the new term Superintendent is likely appropriate though it carries a commercial ring. Many Methodists regret the loss of traditional nomenclature but may grow to accept the change.

Why rebuke bank examiners by Murray on bank safeguards

The piece questions Mr. Murray the new comptroller of currency for denouncing examiners who miss embezzlement or other bank faults. It challenges Taft’s deposit guarantee stance, arguing that exposing unsafe bank conditions strengthens the case for deposit guarantees and undercuts Taft’s warning against promoting reckless banking.

Murray Taft Comptroller of Currency Mr. Taft

Indiana County Local Option Law Ready To Take Effect

Indiana legislature passes county local option law set to go into effect once recently enacted acts are promulgated. The measure enables counties to choose local options on specific policies, shaping forthcoming governance and public policy decisions.

Legislature Indiana

Political fighter Foraker kept in eye on Benson

The speaker labels Foraker as combative and unyielding despite partisan status. They urge watching Joey Benson, suggesting political tension and potential clashes ahead.

Lanning Withdraws from Fourteenth Ohio Congress Ticket

Jay F. Lanning withdraws as the candidate for member of congress in Ohio’s Fourteenth District and Frank B. Owens of Knox County is placed in his stead. The move reflects deep district demoralization.

Jay F. Lanning Ohio Frank B. Owens Knox County

Taft Silent Amid Roosevelts Rise in Campaign

The piece argues Taft is hindered as Roosevelt and Bryan battle for leadership, claiming the President has supplanted Taft and thrust himself to the forefront, presenting this as a grave injustice to Taft who did not invite such interference.

Taft Bryan Roosevelt

Counties Vote Dry as Several Regions Cast Ballots

Warren and Meigs counties went dry on Saturday while Marion and Morrow counties voted today with party claims of victory. Upcoming dates schedule local votes for Coshocton October 22 and others including Guernsey Scioto Athens Lawrence Vinton Pike Wednesday and more by Friday Brown and Saturday in Carroll Columbiana.

Warren County Meigs County Marion Morrow Coshocton County Guernsey Scioto Athens Lawrence Vinton Pike Delaware van Wert Gallia Brown Carroll Columbiana

Bread Price Rise Sparks 1908 Economic Inquiry

The Cincinnati bakers have raised bread prices amid concern for unemployed workers. The text questions the cause and party influence behind the move, asks when relief may come, and whether fair business relations can return.

Cincinnati

Roosevelt Outshine Taft in Public Spotlight Causes Party Friction

The passage argues that Taft’s potential rival Roosevelt gains more attention than Taft, alienating Taft supporters. It claims Roosevelt’s prominence signals fear Taft cannot handle emergencies and that this dynamic embarrasses a presidential candidate.

Citizens demand campaign reform to curb corruption funds

Observers say restricting funds from powerful interests could win public favor as parties fear using money from Standard Oil, insurance, and steel trusts. Parker faced similar pressure four years ago but was sidelined. now reforms gain traction as the public insists truth leads to removal of tainted leaders.

Standard Oil Steel Parker Roosevelt

Proposal to keep Cambridge dry targets young men

The author denounces arguments urging wet votes to allow young men to visit Cambridge and have a good time. He warns that drinking douses employment chances, as sober, active youths are preferred by employers in business. He urges young men not to be deceived by such appeals.

Cambridge Taft Roo i Tati Mr.t Panama Canal San Francisco Congress Bryan Friends of Labor Fr. Taft

Ohio Democrat Harmon Roast Seeks Governor's Seat

Mansfield Ohio September 26 Judge Harmon the Democratic nominee rails at the Harris administration criticizing alleged deposits probes and bank ties. He accuses the governor of inaction amid revelations of state funds deposited in banks with officials owning stock and surmises a statehouse dynasty.

Mansfield Ohio Judge Harmon Ohio Democracy Bryan Harris Speaker Cannon Youngstown Statehouse Dynasty Statehouse State House House Senate Board of Deposit State George B. Cox Cincinnati Ashtabula Columbus Guilbert

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