McKinnon Defies Question on Bank Stock in Senate Hearing
Ohio state treasurer W S McKinnon refuses to name banks in which he or deputy Charles Green hold stock. When pressed if any bank with state money is involved he cites none of your business and questions the Senate's right to pry into private affairs. Voters weigh the issue for November.
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W.S. McKinnon
Senate Investigating Committee
Mr. McKinnon
Columbus
Senate
Columbus Savings and Trust Company
Guilbert
Charles C. Green
Ohio Republicans Do Not Rule Their Own Party
A Sandusky Register editorial argues Ohio Republicans lack voice in party affairs. It cites that Erie county delegates to the state convention were chosen by two men and a Columbus boss, not by county Republicans, suggesting Republicans are sometimes ruled by bosses.
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Sherman
Bryan
United States
Republican Party
Ohio
Erie County
Columbus
Caucasses
Roosevelt Offered Word Rates and Taft Trust List Bid
A magazine offered Roosevelt two dollars a word for forthcoming letters, while a western editor proposed twenty five dollars per word for a list of trusts he has busted. Taft, seen as heir apparent, would command fifty dollars per word for a list of trusts he would bust if elected to continue his policies.
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Roosevelt
Mr. Taft
Quote on corporate power and government control
A quotation from Johnstown Pennsylvania Democrat argues that corporations will dominate government through bounties subsidies and tariffs and then care for the people like wolves care for sheep. The remark frames business influence as political leverage to shape state policy.
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Johnstown
Democrat
Roosevelt Talks Advice for Farmers and Families at Jordanville Library
President Roosevelt addresses an audience of over a thousand at the Jordanville New York public library opening. He urges duty among farmers and their wives, stresses work over idleness, and cites mothers as central to family strength. He vows to curb rascality by big and small alike, and promotes hard work, self-respect, and honest conduct.
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Jordanville
N. Y
Roosevelt
Grand Army
Republic
Brother Kills Brother in Lumber Yard Shooting
In Philadelphia in September a struggle over a revolver led to the death of Harry Spiegle at the hands of his brother George M. Spiegle, a lumber merchant and head of the George M. Spiegle Lumber Co. The dispute began when Harry demanded money. after a scuffle, the revolver fired by Harry wounded him and killed him as George wrestled the weapon away. George surrendered to authorities.
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Philadelphia
Harry Spiegle
George M. Spiegle
Ohio State Board of Commerce launches The People campaign
The Ohio State Board of Commerce promotes The People campaign to push three constitutional amendments this fall. They seek to overturn the governor veto with a two thirds legislature vote, require January convenings after elections, and tax classification for fairer burdens, arguing current rules delay action until 1910 and 1909 for a U S Senate vacancy.
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United States
Ohio State Board of Commerce
People’s Campaign
J. B. Foraker
Ohio
Hardihood
Portsmouth
Daily Times
Banks Protest Taxes on Deposits and Tax Evasion
Testimony from 101 Ohio banks shows that just before last year’s tax assessment period $4,166,825 was withdrawn from deposits to dodge taxes. The claim supports the view that bank deposits generally escape taxation.
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Ohio
Grangers Debate Tax Code Reform in 1907
State Grange members study proposed constitutional change to tax classification of property. F A Derthick argues for flexible, periodically updated taxation, noting uniform rate set 56 years prior and urging government under people to oversee revisions. June 3 1907 remarks cited from Ohio Tax Commission.
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State Grange
F. A. Derthick
Ohio Tax Commission
Tax reform seen as changing constitutional provisions
Prof Isidor Loeb of the University of Wisconsin tells the First National Tax Conference that the initial essential step in reform is to modify existing constitutional provisions. He argues changes to foundational rules are necessary before broader tax changes can be effectively implemented.
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Isidor Loeb
University of Wisconsin
First National Tax Conference
Fashion notes on millinery and evening wear trends
The piece outlines blue straw hats wrapped with blue green and tawny pongee scarfs and green quills, Paris inspired coat braiding with soutache, and one piece kimono sizing. It discusses reefer coats, black satin house coats, and chic hat trims using wide scarves and oriental designs. It ends with a brief on negligee lines and ribbon belts.
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Paris
CHIC STYLES AND HAT WARNINGS FOR MOTHERS
Fashion notes warn matrons about large crowned narrow brim hats on fat faces, suggesting such styles may look grotesque. The column also advertises a dress waist pattern, renovations for discolored fabrics, and affordable baby dress hangers with decorative options. Judic Chollet.
Veteran Field Marshal Roberts Sparking Quebec Champlain Visit
The Canadians welcomed Field Marshal Lord Roberts in Quebec during the Champlain tercentenary. Veterans who fought in the South Africa War gathered to honor him. Roberts, known as Bobs, is celebrated for his Victoria Cross and long list of titles, while remaining slim and proud at age 75.
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Lord Roberts
Quebec
South Africa
Arthur Vorys Moralizing on Golf and Politics
In the Roosevelt era the "tennis cabinet" guides state affairs and Arthur I. Vorys, Ohio campaign manager, backs Judge Taft on golf as the preferred sport for a growing White House. Vorys, despite losing fingers, plays well, and recalls his father's carpentry and a luckless buzzsaw incident.
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Roosevelt
William H. Taft
White House
Taft
Arthur I. Vorys
Ohio
Mr. Vorys
Isaiah Vorys
Arthur
Vorys
Taft preconvention work and Vorys bio noted in Ohio
Judge Taft asks veteran lawyer Vorys to continue his work during the presidential canvass. Vorys, age 52, born in Lancaster, studied at Ohio State, served as city solicitor and multiple terms as Ohio insurance commissioner. He married a daughter of John D. Martin. The London Times reports a proposed Great Belt tunnel project linking Denmark with seven teen miles undersea and an estimated cost above 7 million dollars. No South Paw on Cleveland Team as Tlese released to Columbus. White Star Line to unveil two larger steamships at Belfast, not faster than the Lusitania.
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Taft
Buckeye
Vorys
Lancaster
Ohio State University
John D. Martin
John Sherman
London Times
Great Belt
South Paw
Cleveland
Tlese
Columbus
Cleveland Americans
London
the Times
White Star Line
Belfast
A Paying Investment by John White
John White of 38 Highland Ave Houston Maine reports a winter cough relief after buying a 50 cent bottle of Dr Kings New Discovery. He states the cough disappeared after using the remedy before it was half gone this season.
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John White
Highland Ave
Houston
Maine
Dr. King
Cure for cough touted by Dr King’s New Discovery
A Victorian ad claims the product banishes the annual cough with a few doses. The text promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as the best cough and lung remedy, sold at Neilley & Co and C A Heiner of Byesville with 50c and 1.00 price points and a trial bottle offered free.
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Dr. King
Neilley & Co
C. A. Heiner
Byesville
Deceptive Claims Warned About Passing Intelligence
A warning condemns pretending to be something one is not and notes that such deception misleads many who rely on stated intelligence. The statement emphasizes honesty and integrity in reporting and personal conduct.
The Humorous Man Misread As Cheerful Figure
A humorous man is frequently mistaken for a cheerful character. The mix up reflects how wit can mask or resemble genuine brightness in social perception.
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Arthur J. Vorys
Judge Taft
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Cambridge
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W.C. Moore
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