Senator Frye Praised For Notable tariff Speech In Senate
The Messenger notes Senator Frye delivered one of the ablest tariff speeches in Congress. Major Townsend chairs the Judiciary and Geological Survey Committees and holds high rank on several others. Townsends’ leadership places him atop the Senate’s key committee. The House debates a bill to require local telegraph and express agents to report business to county auditors, aligned with Gov. Foraker’s recommendations to boost state revenues. Carlisle’s fate on the Kentucky district representation remains contentious as majority favors him. Columbus reports E. L. Harper, ex-VP of Fidelity Bank, runs bucket shops in Cincinnati, profiting through Chicago trades, turning thousands in recent weeks.
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General Assembly
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Cleveland's Free Trade Message and Democratic Dilemma
The article argues that Democrats in Congress should oppose the party's presidential campaign keynote on free trade rather than support it. It contends opposing the White House stance would be rough on the president and questions the logic of renominating him if his views are not reflected in major public interests.
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Johnstown
Ohio Republican papers condemn belt controversy across state
The Ohio Republican press is largely condemning the Belted senators and their secret caucus. Critics say many papers defend illegitimate action while urging Republicans to reject conspiratorial power plays and uphold party rules.
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Athens
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Bolt
Marietta Register
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Cleveland
Hamilton
Cuyahoga County
Senate
Partizan
Ohio House discusses road system reforms and tax changes
A special House conference, led by Colonel Poor man, debated revising road supervision and abolishing two days labor. They favored township over county supervision, with trustees appointing township supervisors. The meeting also touched on state centennial plans for Marietta and Columbus. In a separate vote, Democrats supported preserving wool tariffs while Republicans opposed tariff reductions.
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Colonel Poorman
Ohio Election Law Overhaul Considered by Legislature
Ohio lawmakers show intent to reform election statutes with a Senate bill drafted by the State Bar Association. A State Board of Elections, four members two per party appointed by the Governor, will oversee county election officers and appoint precinct judges and clerks with compensation listed.
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Vnet
A Slap in the Face to Congress Says Washington Post
A Washington Post editorial derides the Democratic House as idle and wasteful after six weeks in session with four bills passed, compares its labor to foreign parliaments, and blames Sam Randall for paralysis. It urges readers to stop supporting the Independent, noting readers hesitant to cancel subscriptions.
Reading railroad probe stirs Congress as Mason bill moves
Washington January 23 1588 The House Commerce Committee debates a Congressional inquiry into trusts and combines in coal sugar mining and related sectors. A vocal lobby backs the opposition while Secretary Vilas faces scrutiny over land decisions in a shift toward Cleveland’s reelection plans. The Randall tariff stance remains unclear amid internal revenue critics.
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Muldrow
United States
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Randall
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Pennsylvania
Cleveland
Annti
Internal Revenue Menu
Committee On Ways and Means
Logan
Contested Election Battle Over Carlisle vs Thobe
The House Elections Committee decided Carlisle deserved the seat after testimony. a minority report urged full evidence review, noting fraud claims by contestant Thobe and criticizing reliance on ex parte affidavits. The minority cites workingman status and lack of legal aid as factors guiding a fair inquiry.
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Ige
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Ludisna
House Passes Taylor Bill on Teaching Certificates
The House approved Mr. Taylor's measure defining certificate grants for teaching. Amendments adjusted authority for second class city boards and village districts, expanding durations from one to ten years and aligning practices with first class city districts.
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