Ohio supreme court ruling upends state city charters
The court invalidates Cleveland charter and Toledo Police Board law while upholding Royer act, threatening municipal governance across Ohio. Justices Shaunk and others signal looming chaos, urging extra session to craft a general city law. Authorities warn classifications and special acts cannot stand, pushing for unified code.
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Court Opinion on Salary Acts Reverses Prior Views
The Ohio Supreme Court's Davis opinion declares county officer salaries general in nature and not local. It reverses Pearson v Stephens and finds acts fixing county compensation unconstitutional if not uniform statewide, noting Pickaway and Holmes counties show varied salaries and urging uniform rate rather than total amount.
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Commercial Tribune
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Randéy
Calls Extraordinary Session to Amend State Constitution
The Supreme Court rulings render county salaries and Cleveland’s charter invalid and threaten Roger law. An extraordinary General Assembly session may seek curative acts. Proposals include repealing the Roger law and amending the constitution to end special legislation. The fastest path is through Article I Section 16 with statewide popular vote after a two-thirds approval. The General Assembly faces limits, as laws of a general nature must apply uniformly.
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Constitution Amendment Sought to Restore Order
The Supreme Court voices uncertainty over admissible laws and urges constitutional change. Lawyers expect Governor Nash to request an extraordinary session of the General Assembly to argue for amending the constitution so order can be restored.
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General Assembly
Supreme Court Syllabi Declare Willis Law Valid
The Supreme Court decisions include to uphold the Willis law with judgments affirming the franchise tax as valid. It also reverses Hamilton County actions on Cincinnati Hospital bonds and clarifies rules on nonresidence attachments and railway taxation. The rulings emphasize corporate power limits and procedural standards across several cases.
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Cincinnati Hospital
Cleveland Officials React To Supreme Court Decision
City Hall stunned as June Day news from the Supreme Court hits Cleveland officials hard. Officials scramble for clarity, questioning the ruling and its immediate impact on local governance and policy.
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Cleveland
City Hall
New Injunction Against Miners in West Virginia
Federal Judge B F Keller issued an injunction in Charleston blocking miners and mine operators linked to Flat Top field. Philadelphia agents Curran and Bullitt seek broader coverage as labor strife disrupts contracts. A July 15 hearing in Bluefield plans perpetual restraining orders.
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Bluefield
Nolding
C. W. Dilloh
Fayette County
Geekler
New River
West Virginia
Miners’ Congress Delegates Confer With President
Vice President Sullivan and A L. Bavage of the Ohio miners arrived for a conference with President Mitchell in Scranton and left today. They plan a tour of the hard coal belt before returning to work. The conference’s purpose is not fully learned but is linked to the upcoming National convention.
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Anatiste ‘Bavage
Ohio
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McKinleys Physicians To Receive 45000
Senate passes the general deficiency bill including 45000 to cover McKinley death expenses and physicians fees. Expositions at Buffalo and Charleston get 600000 and 160000 respectively despite slight protests. The cotton seizure payment bill was not considered.
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Senate
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McKinley
Think It Over No More Subscriptions Prompt
A brief notice urges readers to subscribe to the Commercial Tribune and send in their estimate to settle the matter and clear their mind.
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Blackmail attempt leads to arrest in Columbus
Charles J. Ross and Ellen Manard were arrested in Columbus charged with trying to extort $1,000 from Mrs. Liphartead of Detroit by threatening to reveal alleged acts. Liphartead came to prosecute. Ross confessed he was short of money and wrote a threatening letter to the wife.
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Liphardt
Russian troop withdrawal and rail plans reported
It is said Russian troops have already left Moukden Manchuria. Kertn is to be evacuated by 1908 and the Shan-Hai-Kwan Railroad restored to its owners by October. Manchurian railroad guards will total 30 000 troops.
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Poem by Alfred Austin Honors Edward in Independent
New York June 26. The Independent issue includes Alfred Austin's poem The Crowning of Kingship praising kingship, empire, and a queen beside a wise king. It extols royal virtue, national destiny, and Victoria’s lineage shaping England, urging reverence for sovereign rule and shared leadership.
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the Independent
Alfred Austin
England
Aged Widow Bound by Masked Robbers in Goshen Farmhouse
Mrs William Latta a 55 year old widow of Hawpatch was bound and gagged by four masked men who raided her Goshen farmhouse early this morning They took seven dollars and a gold watch She freed herself after hours and notified neighbors only at dawn A dog left no other clues and one robber had gray whiskers Police are at work on the case
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Eugene Lewis
Pickaway County
Hamilton
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Sheets
Harry Bushea
Cuyahoga County
Craig
Guilbert
Commercial Tribune
Goshen
Ind
William Latta
Brain exchange contest promises tenfold odds for prizes
An ad urges readers to gather nine friends to contribute their brains and use a single brain to submit estimates for a $34,000 contest offering 1,490 prizes.
Zanesville Mayor Fined $100 for Contempt of Court
Zanesville Ohio June 2 Mayor Holden was fined $100 by Police Judge Reed for contempt of court after he refused to withdraw an affidavit accusing a woman of intoxication and resisted being removed from the courtroom by Chief of Police Tracy acting on the judge’s orders.
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Tracy
King's Health Outlook From British Medical Journals
London reports from the British Medical Journal and The Lancet assess King’s condition. They note the abscess near the appendix, no malignancy, and a prolonged convalescence with possible long life if complications do not arise.
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British Medical Journal
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de Lancet
Miner Assassinated in Barber Shop Near Brazil Ind
Terrill Tipton a coal miner was killed in Ehrmandale a mining town northeast of Brazil Ind early today. A shotgun fired through a barber shop window struck Tipton in the head as he sat with companions after a dance. Tipton had earlier shot Watts through Watts saloon window causing a lost eye.
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Ind
Ehrmandale
Terrill Tipton
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