Taft and Democrats Clash Over Free List Reciprocity Move
President Taft pursues a strategy to pass the Canadian reciprocity pact with a free list amendment aimed at embarrassing Democratic supporters. He seeks to keep both parties in line, while Democrats weigh discharging the finance committee to push the bill to a floor vote.
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Famous St Nicholas Hotel to Close in Cincinnati
The St Nicholas at Fourth Avenue and Race Street announces closure plans with the lease ending August 31 and wind up by June 15. The hotel once drew prominent guests and hosted grand banquets, but failure to attract new business and limited size led to its decline.
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Daughter of President Plays Tennis at Country Club
The Commercial Tribune reports Miss Helen Taft daughter of the president was photographed at Grandin Road Country Club yesterday afternoon. She declined to pose up close but agreed to be shot from a distance while enjoying a tennis match on the courts near the clubhouse.
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Plan for Cincinnati Beautiful architectural district proposed
Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce directors back a plan to cluster public county and city buildings in a new boulevard area. Include jail, courthouse, city hall, library, Chamber of Commerce building and more. Committee to study feasibility and urge delay of courthouse and jail plans until public building grouping is discussed.
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Schmidlapp Plans Large Scale Model Homes for Workers
Cincinnati banker J G Schmidlapp announces plans to build duplex brick houses for working people at modest rents and 5 percent return on investment. Ground breaking expected within thirty days. Homes sold at cost with 5 percent deferred payment charges to aid ownership and neighborhood thrift.
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Democratic caucus backs Underwood wool tariff plan
The Democratic caucus unanimously endorsed the Underwood bill imposing a 20 percent duty on raw wool, while preserving free wool as a policy in spirit. Key supporters included Representatives Randell and James with Bryan’s backing noted. some members were excused from pledges.
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Pomerene Proposes Prosecution of Trust Officials
Washington June 1 Senator Pomerene of Ohio introduces a concurrent resolution directing the attorney general to prosecute officials of Standard Oil American Tobacco and their affiliates under the latest Supreme Court decision. The measure was tabled for discussion as Pomerene prepared to speak.
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Supreme Court
Fire damages Myer Bros. & Co. building at Second and Walnut
Early morning blaze in the Myer Bros. & Co. paper supply building damaged the fifth floor and spread smoke through the structure. Firemen rescued William Schatz and his family from the second floor while Schatz briefly reentered to save a canary bird. Loss estimated between five and ten thousand dollars. Lieutenant Gibbons assisted in the rescue.
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Not Guilty Verdict in First Bribery Trial in Ohio
Not guilty was the verdict in the trial of Dr. George B. Nye representative from Pike county in the Ohio general assembly charged with bribe solicitation. The verdict came within an hour and a half after the jury retired drawing emotional reactions from Nye's mother and supporters. The case marks the first bribery trial in the legislative probe with prosecutors planning further indictments and trials.
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State House Debates Bills on City Councils and State Appointments
In the session Reynolds proposes at large city council elections while Stockwell seeks governor appointment power for state officers currently elected. Dean introduces limits on saloon numbers with one licensed venue per 500 residents.
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Lorimer Faces Another Probe of His Election
Senator Lorimer of Illinois faces a new inquiry by a bipartisan subcommittee of the privileges and elections committee. The panel, split 4 Republicans to 4 Democrats, will study the election contest after seven hours of debate over the best method. The plan chosen replaces a prior proposal to hand the case to unwritten advisers, with Bristow accusing leaders of political scheming amid cross-party tension.
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Ohio Legislature Ends Session Amid Bribery Probe Tussle
Ohio's Seventh-nin Ohio General Assembly adjourned with a grand jury bribery probe funded at 5 000 dollars after a late compromise on Sundry Appropriation. Governor Harmon left without further communications. Langdon led a clash over senate demands and adjournment threats.
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