Bronson bill details primary election law provisions
The Bronson bill, drafted by Senator Huffman and Representative Bronson, sets a 1909 effective primary system with simultaneous party primaries. It establishes delegate conventions, district apportionment, county central committees, and unified election boards with penalties for violations, including disqualification for noncompliant nominees and strict ballot procedures.
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Huffman
Bronson
Central Committee
Board of Elections
County Central Committee
General Assembly
Common Pleas
County Controlling Committee
Congress
Proposed Amendments to Ohio Constitution and Taxation Provisions
Long excerpt outlines multiple proposed amendments to Ohio's constitution including renumbering sections, reader requirements for bills, gubernatorial veto procedures, and timing for enactment. It also covers a separate proposed amendment to Article XII Section 2 on taxation powers, exemptions, and property values, with certification by Ohio Secretary of State officials and dates from 1908.
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State of
Ohio
General Assembly
Secretary of State
A. D
C. A. Thompson
House of Representaries
Andrew L. Harris
Senate
Amarca
Ohto
Carmin A. Thompson
State of Ohio
Columbus
J.D. Chambralam
House of Representatves
James M. Willians
United PraTre OF America
OFILO
Carmi A. Thompson
United States of America
Secretary
Hope for Wicked Boys in Denver Reform Effort
Denver judge Ben B. Lindsey describes Mickey the Worst Boy in Denver who became a good citizen through the city’s reform approach. He details Big Brother programs, humane treatment in trials, and the shift from punishment to friendship to guide criminal youths toward reform.
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Denver
Mickey
Law
Central Presbyterian Church
New York
Ben B. Lindsey
Children’s Court of
Bad Boys
Lindsey
Colorado
Hearts and suits clash in a Life era card parable
In a playful tale from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch a lover laborer maiden and policeman debate which suit is trumps. The dialogue pivots on Hearts Spades Diamonds and Clubs as the five speakers lay claim to suit supremacy.
Summer Boarders Talk Between Otis and Uncle Joel
Puck notes Uncle Joel plans to take in summer boarders this year with Otis predicting it. Dad needs the money badly and considers spring boarders as well.
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Joel
Otis
Puck
Captain Vivian Edwards Plans Coast to Coast Goat Team Trip
Captain Vivian Edwards, a disabled rider, plans a year long journey from Los Angeles to New York with four Angora goats drawing a small buggy. He will be accompanied by John Johnson, a former U S Navy sailor from Manila Bay, handling burros and camp gear along a southern route.
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Vivian Edwards
Los Angeles
New York City
Edwards
Cabain
Los Angeles Times
John Johnson
U. S. S&s. Raleigh
Manila Bay
AID FOR HOBOES CONFERENCE WITH ROOSEVELT
John Ellis met with President Roosevelt at the White House to distinguish hoboes from tramps and bums and to urge support for unemployment relief. Ellis presented resolutions from a St. Louis convention, noting Roosevelt showed interest and pledged hearty support for the work. Hoboes are described as workers who wander, unlike the other two classes.
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John Ellis
Roosevelt
White House
St. Louis
Ellis
Wu Ting Fang Retorts on Dragons and Liberty Goddess
Wu Ting Fang replies to a dinner question by pointing out the absence of the dragon and the Goddess of Liberty on coins, arguing that such symbols are valued for their idea rather than certainty of seeing them. The exchange highlights his readiness with sharp retorts as he returns to Washing ton as Chinese minister.
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Board of Elections
Judges of Elections
Board of Election
Per
Candia
Wu Ting Fang
Washington
Private telephone exchange for Brush household
Charles F Brush, the Cleveland inventor, installed a second private branch telephone exchange at his Euclid avenue home. The system, with a special operator, links to each servant’s room and also connects to the family exchange for orders to be delivered.
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Charles F. Brush
Euclid Avenue
Cleveland
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