Ohio House Passes Aiken liquor tax bill amid close vote
The Ohio House adopted the Aiken bill raising the Dow tax from 350 to 1000 after defeating amendments to reduce the amount. Debate featured Adler of Cincinnati opposing the measure and Rep Jesse Roberts of Cleveland delivering a pivotal speech warning his party of consequences. The final roll call reached 65 yeas with one last vote from Mr. Yost sealing passage.
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Civil Service Bill Fails in Ohio Senate Amid Party Split
Senator Howe's civil service bill drew only eight votes, mostly Democrats from Suamilton and Cuyahoga counties, with Harper opposed. The Roberts liquor-on-dance-floor bill earned sixteen votes, while several insurance measures passed. The Jones petition bill faces intense lobbying as supporters push for its passage or its removal of petition provisions.
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Night Howe Land Scene of Fierce Indian Man Hunt
Night Hawk country in the Spavinaw wilderness hosts a tenacious manhunt for the Wickliffe gang of full blood Creek outlaws. U.S. Marshal Darrough pursues through timber and canyons. the chase may last days or weeks with posses isolated from civilization. Deputy Ike Gilstrap was killed. Deputy Richard Carey and Otis Tuttle were wounded. funeral held as crowds gather amid fear over Oklahoma statehood prospects.
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Ohio Governor May Remove Any Mayor Under Bill
In Columbus on March 13 Representative Yost outlined a bill to give the Governor power to try and remove mayors who fail to govern properly. The measure aims to provide hearings by summoning witnesses after citizen charges, addressing a constitutional concern over the current law.
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Mine Death Toll Tops 1200 in Courrières Disaster
Paris reports huge funerals as Courrières colliery blast kills 1,212 people. Mourners fill roads with caskets while hearses run scarce. In Billy-Montigny a rough outdoor altar serves sixty bodies. American Chamber of Commerce volunteers $2000 for relief led by Ambassador McCormick.
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House Fight Over Statehood Bill Creates Caucus Controversy
Washington dispatch reports a bluffing House leadership clash over the Statehood bill. Insurgents threaten abstention while leaders seek to send the measure to the Territories Committee. The caucus, postponed to Thursday, remains a battleground as Senate amendments loom.
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Idaho Prisoners Moved to Canyon County Jail
Moyer Haywood and Pettibone, indicted for former Governor Steunenberg’s murder, were moved under heavy guard from Boise State Prison to Canyon County jail in Caldwell Idaho. Sheriff Nicholas increased deputy patrols and Governor Gooding warned militia if rescue attempts occur. Prisoners demanded removal noting dissatisfaction with Warden Whitney and insisted on county jail confinement.
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Will Go to Highest Court
The cases of Moyer, Haywood and Pettibone, Western Federation of Miners officers, denied habeas corpus by Idaho Supreme Court, will go to the U S Supreme Court after a bill of exceptions was signed. Vincent St John’s habeas corpus hearing before Judge George H. Stewart concluded with a ruling to decide whether a preliminar hearing was waived.
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Barricaded Church in Privas Defies Inventory Order
In Privas the town resolves to resist a church state separation inventory. About 100 armed men occupy the church with heavy barricades and barred windows. In Marseille the cathedral doors see a similar clash as the Bishop denounces the law and vows to defend the church. Guards are posted to deter inspectors.
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Savali Volcano Eruption Destroys Villages in Samoa
From Honolulu March 13 the Sierra reports Savali island eruption continues on a large scale. Three villages including Malaeola are destroyed, two residences lost, lava streams into the ocean a quarter mile wide and twenty feet deep, five miles of molten lava seen at sea, and boiling surf along the coast as the government charters the Maori to evacuate women and children.
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Streetcar Collision Kills One in South Omaha
An Omaha collision between north and southbound street cars at South Omaha leaves one dead and seven injured six of them seriously Slippery rails from snow caused the crash. The dead is Jacob Paulson a private watchman from South Omaha. Severely injured include William South Omaha Fred A ee man 18 Joseph Rynker Figa Anderson 4 Mary Maloney and Miss Cobler all of South Omaha.
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Passengers Panic as Pistol Threats Quell Ocean Storm
The French steamer Hudson carrying 336 steerage passengers reached New York after a Atlantic storm last Friday. Panicked crowds on deck were calmed only when Captain Juham and First Officer Mekaušas drew revolvers and knives and threatened to shoot, ending the chaos as the gale eased.
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Giant gas well explodes hooded fire near Caney
A gas well six miles from Caney Kansas, capped with a large iron hood after seventeen days of unrestrained burning, burst again today. The hood failed after twelve hours of pressure from sand and flame, leaving the apparatus a heap of scrap iron.
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Vote on Herrick Appointees for Tomorrow
Columbus, O March 13 Democrats caucused to take up Governor Herrick recess appointments. They ordered committees relieved from further action and set Thursday for regular consideration. Senator Williams moved to place on the calendar. Republicans abstained. Lamb refused to say whom he would back. The list includes Morris as Railroad Commissioner, Slater Public Printing Chief, Morgan Workshop Inspector, Vorys Insurance Commissioner, Kennedy Chief of Engineers, Malloy and Baird Oil Inspectors.
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Taft to Confer With Brothers Over Future Role
Secretary Taft plans a trip to New York for a family council with brothers Henry and Charles to decide his official future. The Cabinet discussed the matter and Taft met with Secretary Root. a Supreme Court appointment would not occur until the fall term, allowing him to pursue major public measures.
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Roosevelt and Taft Back Independent Club in Cincinnati
The Roosevelt Republican Club in Cincinnati received a warm endorsement letter from Secretary of War Taft, with President Roosevelt's approval, urging independence in local politics and opposition to machine politics. Judge Hollister framed the endorsement noting shared aims including merit in appointments, direct nominations, and anti corruption.
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