Corruption talk and reform hopes in Ohio and Maryland politics
A broad editorial argues corruption in ballot processing and liquor interests shape Maryland and Ohio politics. It cites Republican aims to curb saloon influence, fights over tax laws, and calls for reform ahead of statewide and national elections. It notes foraker campaign activity and Townsend’s political standing in Ohio.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Free Trade
Republican Party
Liquor
Bribery Plot Shocks Coronin Murder Case in Chicago
Chicago excitement follows reports of an attempted bribe to the uncompleted jury in the Coronin murder case. Dan Coughlin, linked to defendants in the Crovin murder, reportedly offers a full confession as a last resort to avoid the gallows. The Columbus Capital notes political alignment between Confederate constitutional ideas and Democratic platforms on trade.
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Chicago
Coronin
Dan Coughlin
Dr. Crovin
Columbus
Confederate States
Townsend canvassing in county over Braman Beef Bill stance
Ohio Democrat notes Mason Townsend campaigned among cattle raisers this week, arguing his vote against the Braman Beef Bill. It cites Lancaster Republic coverage claiming the bill was unconstitutional in nine or ten states and would clash with the U S Constitution’s interstate commerce clause. Townsend is portrayed as acting from principle, not political expediency.
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Lancaster Republican
Foraker
Maj. Townsend
Major Townsend
Senate
Columbus
Judicial Committee
Bancombe
Townsend
National House
the Eagle
Ohio
Democratic Party
Virgil Lowry
Morristown
Belmont County
Tippacanoe
Halstead
Campbell
James E. Campbell
Congress
Mason Townsend
Ohio Democrat
United States
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