Solons Move to Throttle Lobby in Ohio Legislature
Ohio lawmakers push to register lobbyists under a New York style act as a deterrent to outside influence. Senator Beatty backs stronger rules to curb lobbying and protect votes during sessions amid debate over the Elson telephone bill.
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Columbus
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Senate
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Hamilton County
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Senate Chamber
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Franklin
New Dean Bill Sparks Liquor Politics in Ohio House
Special Dispatch reports Columbus lawmakers passed minor measures while liquor interests push a Dean like bill. The proposed legislation would bind House members to record on alcohol policy, exempt wet cities in dry counties, and mirror Senate action from the Dean bill. Key changes include cemetery removals and a clerkship for township education boards.
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Franklin County
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Harmon Denies Tip Story On Elson Bill Veto Hint
Governor Harmon denied any tip or intention to veto the Elson bill if passed by the senate. He stated he has not seen the measure and does not know its contents or the amendments. He will decide after reviewing the merits once presented to him.
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Fast Automobile Rescues Murderer of Sweetheart
Sanford Love, who shot and killed his sweetheart Lottie Harden at Marion, was brought to Fort Wayne by car early today and lodged in Allen county jail to avert mob violence. Deputy Lennox, Captain Philipps, and attorney Amsden organized the transfer after eluding a crowd at Marion jail last night.
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Associated Press
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Lottie
Harden
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Allen County
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William Amsden
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Action on resolution for big probe in New York
Albany dispatch reports Senator Newcomb moving to introduce an unlimited investigation of legislative corruption as a major Republican victory follow-up. The piece notes party splits over Allds Allds case and Cobb leadership, with Root Hughes forces backing broader inquiry and Gov. Hughes seen aligned with broader probes.
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Hughes
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Republican Party
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Davenport
Corporation Tax Invades State Rights in Supreme Court
Vermont case against the federal corporation tax argues it infringes state sovereignty and deprives the Stone Tracy company of due process and just compensation. Maxwell Evarets and Henry S. Wardner urge the court to strike the tax as unconstitutional on franchise taxation grounds and state sovereignty.
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Stella P.-Flint
Windsor
Supreme’ Court of the United States
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Vermont
Evarets
Istéla
Congress
Scale Committee Deadlock Deepens Public Access Contested
The scale committee meeting failed to allow public or press access as miners and operators clashed over transparency. Propositions on wage, eight hour day, and uniform pay remained unresolved with sessions continuing and subcommittee review anticipated. Several key mine owners shifted sides as Illinois and Southwest conditions mirror Ohio debates.
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L. H.taylor
Pittsburg Coal Company
John H. Jones
Pittsburg
Ilinois
President Backs Maine Wreck Raising Plan
President told United Spanish War veterans he favors raising the wreck of the Maine in Havana harbor. The pledge comes as Washington debates the long standing project amid naval and diplomatic concerns.
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Associated Press
Maine
Havana Harbor
France To Make Tariff Proposal To End Disputes
Paris reports France plans a top level tariff proposal to align with the United States on minimum rates. The plan centers on most favored nation treatment for American articles now imported into France, addressing claims of undue discrimination and aiming to ease ratification by Parliament.
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United States
America
Aldrich
Philadelphia Strike Crisis Pushes Arbitration Call
The Philadelphia Rapid Transit strike widens with workers and business leaders urging arbitration to end a four week stalemate. Labor demands mediation while officials press for federal and local intervention to end what is described as an intolerable disruption to city life.
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Philadelphia
Bitter attack on Glavis by Cunningham
New York March 11 Associated Press Enrico Caruso created a furore in Brooklyn today by appearing at the district attorney's office warded by seven fellow countrymen who escorted him from his Manhattan hotel He swore to warrants charging two Italians held on $5,000 bail each for a hearing next Wednesday They were arrested last week for attempting to extort $15,000 from him by black hand methods
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Caruso
Deny Estrada Followers Lacking Enthusiasm In Nicaragua
New Orleans Va March 11 A P reports that letters to Consul General Richard Sussman from the conservative faction deny demoralization of General Estrada forces in Nicaragua. The letters say men ammunition and supplies are being rushed to Generals Mena Chamorro and Matuy and insist followers show enthusiasm.
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Postmaster Sackett resigns after long service
ROCKFORD ILL March 11 Associated Press C E Sackett postmaster of Garden Prairie resigns stating he has had it long enough He was appointed by Abraham Lincoln and served consecutively except for two years during Cleveland s first administration He is now over 70 years old.
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Cleveland
Smothered to Death in Hotel Folding Bed
Joseph J. Justin a traveling salesman for a St Louis coffee firm and resident of 2717 Dixon Street was found dead in a closed folding bed in a Walnut Ridge Arkansas hotel. The bed closed on him after he retired last night and he was smothered to death.
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St. Louis
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Negro Admits Killing Three In Cold Blood
New Orleans, La. March 11. Jim Howard a negro admits three Chicago area murders after robbing a Cairo home and killing a night watchman. He says he killed a white man in a Cairo fight and a boy named Dumas with a hatchet after escaping the Illinois state penitentiary. Held awaiting Illinois advice. police question his sanity.
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Excelsior
Havana
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Illinois
Mabray Case Witnesses Describe Crooked Sporting Ring
In Council Bluffs Iowa on March 1 1 the government presented strong evidence against John C Mabray and eighteen co defendants in a mail fraud conspiracy trial Judge Smith McPherson heard documentary letters between defendants and victims and witnesses recounted events leading to losses from fixed sporting bets Colonel Temple led the prosecution with the material.
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Iowa
Associated Press
John C. Mabray
United States
Smith McPherson
Temple
Miami Valley tobacco growers seek expansion after favorable bulletin
Miami Valley Leaf Tobacco association plans Dayton meeting to discuss the department of agriculture status bulletin praising local tobacco yield and quality. Representative Cox will distribute copies to growers at the meeting as plans for expansion in Dayton and the Miami valley are discussed.
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Miami Valley
Department
Land Agent's Good Faith Questioned in Ballinger Inquiry
Clarence Cunningham accused Louis R. Gravis of trapping him into signing a fraudulent affidavit to aid Cunningham coal claims in Alabama. He said Glavis dictated the document and promised patents, while denying any real Guggenheim Syndicate interest. Cross-examination continues tomorrow as the inquiry nears its end.
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Cunningham
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