Warm Debate Over Bronson Bill In Ohio Senate
A heated Ohio Senate debate followed Bronson’s amended bill to regulate primary elections. The chamber adopted a key plan to let the Cincinnati corruption probe hold sessions in other cities and report by December 1 on direct election of the U.S. Senator and river pollution measures, with cross-state cooperation urged.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Senate
House
Bronson
Cincinnati
Hamilton County
United States
Ohio River
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Kentucky
County Officials Organize Over Constitutional Term Limits
Treasurers and Sheriffs of Ohio meet in Columbus to challenge a constitutional drafting issue. They argue the clause allowing two terms means a second term is permissible, seeking a friendly suit with Attorney General Ellis involved. John V. Lyttle presides as president with H. C. Knoblock as secretary, while McMahon Paxton Warrington handle the case.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Ohio
John V. Lyttle
Montgomery County
H. C. Knoblock
Stark County
Ellis
McMahon
Paxton
Warrington
Knoblock
House in a sulky mood over adjournment delay
The Ohio House angrily adjourned as the Senate refused to fix final adjournment. House leaders vow no action until the Espy or Adler resolution passes or is amended. Store of tension centers on Cincinnati Lexon Committee funding and an anticipated appropriation. An amended Van Dusen liquor bill won approval 62 to 15 after talks among Otto Renner Wayne Wheeler and Van Dusen.
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Lamb
Arbenz
Atwell
Beatty
Berry
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Brandt
Carter
Denman
Drake
Duvall
Espy
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Howe
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Lauman
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Senate
Commercial Tribune
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House
Cincinnati Lexon Committee
House Finance Committee
van Dusen
Otto Renner
Brewers
Wayne Wheeler
Antisaloon League
Huron County
Ocean Liners Collide in New York Bay No Lifes Lost
Two ocean liners the Monterey and the United States collided in Lower New York Bay. Both damaged but no deaths or injuries reported. The United States grounded for safety. explosives aboard the Monterey noted while tugs stand by as crews plan repairs. Captain Amundsen aboard United States among passengers.
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New York
Monterey
Ward Line
Havana
United States
Copenhagen
New York Bay
Montereye
Roald Amudsen
Northwest Passage
Christiania
Taft Resignation Rumor Declared Baseless
Washington April 16. Secretary Taft denounces rumors of his imminent resignation as baseless. He confirms no plans to retire during the nomination campaign, though he may leave if nominated in June. Aiming to press legislation on the Philippines he has appeared before Congress repeatedly in recent months.
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Washington
Taft
Philippines
Insular
Congress
Postal Savings Bank Idea Favored in Senate Panel
Washington April 16 The Senate Committee on Post Offices and Post Roads voted to report favorably the postal savings bank bill drafted by a subcommittee chaired by Senator Carter An amendment renamed the institutions postal depositories to address bankers objections The bill still aims to provide convenient depositories for small savings from people lacking nearby banking facilities
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Washington
Senate Committee On Post Offices and Postroads
Teoday
Carter
Gomers 15 Still at End of New York Committee
W. J. Bryan leads the Gomers 15 remaining at the end of the New York committee discussions.
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Gomers
New York
Bryan greeted by large crowd in Jackson
William J. Bryan arrived in Jackson from Lansing as a cheering crowd welcomed him. When asked about the New York Democratic State Convention's action he refused to discuss the matter or make any statement.
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Kings County
Arthur A. McLean
Orange County
J. Sergeant Cram
New York
Conners
Rochester
William J. Bryan
Jackson, Mich
Lansing
Bryan learns Michigan committee declines to endorse
William Jennings Bryan spoke at a Democratic celebration in Lansing and learned at 2 am that the Democratic State Central Committee had refused to endorse his presidential candidacy. He called the move surprising and said the committee erred in not endorsing him. He noted Minnesota’s State General Committee endorsed Governor Johnson.
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Lansing
Mich
William Jennings Bryan
Democratic State Central Consummiotee
Minnesota
Johnson
Bryan concludes Michigan speaking tour in Detroit
William J. Bryan ends a two day visit with a speech at the Light Guard Armory titled The Point of View. He opens by noting the growing popularity of Democratic policies as he wraps up the Michigan trip in Detroit on April 1.
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Detroit
William J. Bryan
Michigan
Light Guard
Mr. Bryan
Thirteen Prisoners Sentenced to Death in Siberia Riot
In Tobolsk Siberia on April 16 thirteen prisoners were sentenced to death by court martial for involvement in a recent prison riot that left a warder dead.
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Tobolsk
Siberia
Two Men Shot In Chester Street Riots Prompt State Aid
In Chester Pennsylvania on April 16 after early morning clashes two men were wounded by bullets and crowds beat many. Mayor Johnson sought Governor Stuart’s help sending two State police companies. Troop C arrived, authorities had clashed with State guards previously. A car barn assault followed with Borgmann shot in the foot and Griesemer wounded while leading strikebreakers.
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Stuart
Reading
Johnson
State Ave
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State Supreme Court
William Borgmann
William Griesemer
Griesemer
Borgbann
Borgmann
Carlisle Bank Teller Harris Confesses Defalcation and Death Proposal
John V Harris a Carlisle bank teller facing an estimated 52 000 loss proposed death by his own action after naming the bank as beneficiary on his life policy. Bank officials and authorities report Harris confessed after early investigations and agreed to deed his real estate and stocks to repay the bank. Through ten years of speculation Harris maintained perfect attendance at the Merchants National Bank while engaging in various enterprises.
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Commercial Tribune
Carlisle
John V. ‘Haris
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Federal Bank
Robinson
John C. Eckels
Harris
George W. Cook
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Cashier
Cook
Plead for Tchaikovsky U.S. Figures Call for Trial
Former New York Mayor Seth Low and leaders from New York Chicago Boston and Philadelphia appeal to Premier Stolypin in St Petersburg for Nicholas Tchaikovsky held in a Russian fortress. They urge a speedy trial or release if no charges exist, citing months of imprisonment without public charges.
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Seth Low
Busse
Chicago
Bishop Greer
Mark Swain
Boston
Philadelphia
Stolypin
St. Petersburg
Nicholas Tchaikovsky
Tchaikovsky
Friends of Russia
America
Brannon Kills Brother After Quarrel near Urbana
Charles Brannon is sought after allegedly shooting his brother William at the latter’s home near Eris in Ohio. The victim died instantly from a neck wound after a brief quarrel, Brannon then held a sister in law and nephew before fleeing, as a sheriff’s posse pursues him.
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Commercial Tribune
Urbana
Eris
Charles Brannon
William
Brannon
Minnesota Republicans Elect Delegates and Back Taft
The Minnesota Republican Convention elected four delegates at large and alternates to the National convention, nominated eleven Presidential Electors, and adopted resolutions instructing the delegation to vote for Taft until elected. Notable figures included Kellogg, Heffelfinger, Putnam, and Hawkins. Harmony prevailed with strong support for tariff revision and inland waterways development.
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Sota
Taft
Minnesota
Frank B. Kellogg
St. Paul
Walter W. Heffelfinger
Minneapolis
Frank E. Putnam
Blue Earth
E. B. Hawkins
Biwabik
Roosevelt
Exonerating Caleb Powers Touted Amid Goebel Killing Affidavit
An affidavit in a Kentucky case alleges coercion of perjured testimony tied to the Goebel murder. John C. Martin alias Rogerson recounts prison conversations with Henry Youtsey about false statements and pressures leading to indictments of Caleb Powers and others. The document, in Benton’s possession, aims to reveal why testimony was sworn and to support defense moves.
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State of Kentucky
Georgetown
Scott County
John C. Martin
John C. Rogerson
Frankfort
John Rogerson
Franklin County
Grand Jairy
Caleb Powers
Jennie Gentry
Howard M. Benton
David Cushing
Goebel
Affiant
Franklin County Grand Jury
Ford & Johnson Chair Company
Henry B. Youtsey
Youtsey
James B
Stevenson
Newport
Powers
Howard
West Virginia
Benton
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Snider
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Shiloh
William H. Taft
Republican Party
New
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Court
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