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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1900
Page
2
The Jeffersonian prints a Democratic slate headed by William J Bryan for president and Adlai Stevenson for vice president with electors and state officers listed. The page notes imperialism as the paramount campaign issue, citing the Democratic Platform.
The piece argues against immigration and imperial policy, warning that cheap labor from colonies and China will undermine native American workers. It cites Bryan’s advocacy, cites Vermont election gains for Democrats, and criticizes McKinley era trusts. It notes Steubenville judge nomination and Maryland concerns, urging labor unity and anti imperialism.
Labor Day crowds greet William Jennings Bryan with fervor in Chicago, praising him as a defender of the people against trusts and imperialism. Theodore Roosevelt draws cooler reception, while Bryan heads east to engagements in Cumberland, Wheeling, and Parkersburg, rallying laborers with a bold critique of trusts and the incumbent administration.
Reports chronicle public reactions to visits by William Jennings Bryan in Cambridge and political debate on trusts. Coverage notes remarks by Secretary Gage, outlines trust mechanisms and effects on competition and labor, and references national miners' strike plans. Also included are Rockefeller philanthropy and a Alabama congressional nomination.
A lengthy column details the push to withdraw foreign troops from Peking amid China’s turmoil. Dispatches describe Li Hung Chang’s efforts to alter alignments with Russia and Britain, Japanese alarm at evacuation, and mixed signals from Shanghai and Tianjin about communication and delays. The piece also covers U.S. military updates from General Chaffee and Conger, plus market notes and local social items.
Pleasant Valley notes cover a social evening at Mr and Mrs J Oldham with Miss Clara Hoge of Wheeling Township and music by J B Francis McDowell of Columbus. A Wednesday wedding for Miss Jennie Gauley and Prof C E B Alloway of Kimbolton officiated by Dr McFarland of Cambridge. The couple planned to visit relatives in Iowa before returning mid month.
Fairview reports Charley Hunt and wife visiting friends here while many residents travel to Marion Ohio to visit family. Florence Green visits Columbus for a short stay with relatives and to attend the fair. Mac Byrd and Martha Johnson suffer typhoid fever. Charley Wilkin and Miss Yorna Griffin wed on Thursday. John Wesley has a bad accident with a leg injury. Mac Johnson returns for his daughter's marriage. Thomas Read of Cambridge visits Irlanda on Sabbath.
The fragment lists an old Laxative Brom e Quinine ad line and a jumble of local society items. Mentions Ww Jones in Congo visiting Prank Cheatian James Anderson at Central Mines, and severalSmall town names Cambridge Newark Pleasant City Center cemetery deaths and church services. Includes names like Henry Sills, Henderson Barnes, James Copeland, James Hardesty, Mary Rosamond, and Mayme Moore among others.
Erset ilumar Voorhies left to teach echoos while Hla family plans a near future move. Oscar Ford triped to Cambridge Tuesday amid eggs 10c a dozen. Austin Bonnell moved here and intends to visit wine. Miss Mabal Wirlek of Cambridge visited relatives last wear. Mr and Mrs Qacar Ford plan to move to Matheraville. Ford will teach aghaot Were this winter. Several from here attended the Old ham picnic last Shuruday. Mrs Sade Parker and daughter Haret Swan visited Anteam fiest of lust woot.
Washington F C Barton had a 200 pound hog die one night last week. Various local visits and town notices follow, including Miss Minnie Dugan visiting Newark relatives and Cambridge social updates. The Cambridge Telephone Co completed lines to Quaker City and Sulesville, and Maryville celebrates. A Cambridge fair board rejects balloon ascension for a car race and cake walk attractions are planned.
A fragmentary local notice mentions Sallsville residents including Mrs Louie Roge who received from the Ohio Farmer's Insurance Co payment for a depot fire loss. The text also notes visits from families including Highly Ackram and kin near Kennsburg and W L Foraker with unclear dates and roles.
An advertisement touts Knox Atomach Tablets, a sarsaparilla based tonic claimed to cure liver and stomach disorders, relieve headaches, and strengthen the system. It promises immediate relief for digestion and general weakness, urging readers to mail their name and address to Battle Creek Michigan for a free box postpaid.
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