Despres Claims Immunity During County Tax Fraud Trial
The cross examination in the Jacob Baschang case reveals Alexander Despres admitting he and the Fairmount Brewing Co cheated the county out of 1 000 to 2 000 by delaying Dow tax listings on saloon keepers. He says Prosecutor Hunt promised him immunity. John H. Reisinger links a 50 entry to the case, as Despres asserts ongoing fraud from listing saloons weeks after business began.
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Fairmount Brewery
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Reisinger
Thorne
Gorman
Paul
George Noll
Wets Exemption Bill Blocked by Wayne Wheeler
Wayne Wheeler and Anti Saloon League operations thwarted a Fulton county representative from introducing a bill to exempt wet cities from the Rose county option law. The plan to seek quick passage failed as Wheeler prevented referrals and no pledge plan gained traction. The session also covered civil service for state workers, teacher pensions, and armory funding while a “duckers” warning was issued by Speaker Vining.
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Fulton
Homer Durand
Cincinnati
Personal Liberty League
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W. A. Ashbrooke
Timothy T. Ansberry
Defiance
Vining
House
Hudson
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Haas
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Nein
Canfield
Fulton County
Barthelmeh
Tuscarawas County
Kimble
Adams County
Ohio
Senate
Black
Haron
Behind Closed Doors Democrats Draft Tariff Bill
Secret sessions of the Ways and Means Committee shut out Republicans as they frame a tariff revision affecting 90 million people. A binding pledge not to reveal committee secrets accompanies the process, likened to Payne Aldrich tactics. Continued on Page 4.
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Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Democratic House of Representatives
Fram
Mexico to be held to strict account for safety of U S citizens
The state department orders consular officers in Mexico to report mistreatment of Americans as tensions rise over the Mexican crisis. It notes U S and foreign property rights are at stake and mentions recent arrest of Edward Blatt and Lawrence Converse on American soil.
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Department of Justice
Edward , Blatt
Lawrence Converse
Juarez
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Republic
la Follette
México
Taft
Senate
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War Department
Ohio
National Guardsmen
Ageene Génér
Janes
Sauls
Senor Mantour
Diez
Gomez
Diaz
Edwin M. Blatt
Pittsburg
Glendora
Cal
Point
Rio Grande
Guadelupe
Chihuahua
Russia Warns Of German Invasion Fear In Duma Debate
In St Petersburg on March 15 the Duma debated the foreign office budget. Milukoff criticized the ministry for abandoning Iswolsky’s initiative and restoring an irrespon- sible regime. He warned Russia risks entente erosion and German invasion fears as it pursues conflicting East policies.
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Pekin
Taft Ties With England Likely General Arbitration Plan
Washington reports indicate President Taft may submit a treaty with Great Britain for general and unlimited arbitration of all disputes. Informal negotiations have advanced amid English parliamentary support and favorable press reaction. Key hurdles remain Senate approval for each issue and excluding national policy questions.
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Congress
Great Britain
America
Edward Grey
German Officials Back Grey Speech on Anglo German Ties
Berlin notes Sir Edward Grey’s Commons remarks on armaments align with German aims and could deepen Franco British ties. The Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung says the British foreign secretary’s views echo Germany’s stance and may ease English public distrust. The paper also approves Grey’s speech in parts.
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Edward Grey
House of Commons
Nord Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung
Germany
Sir Edward
Radical Commons meeting backs Grey arbitration stance
In London on March 15 extreme radical MPs including opponents of a large navy programme adopted resolutions praising Sir Edward Grey for supporting Taft's arbitration proposal.
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London
House of Commons
Edward Grey
Taft
Denmark Targets Walrus Slavers With Warship Dispatch
Copenhagen reports the government will send warships to Greenland to arrest foreign hunters, mainly Americans, accused of killing thousands of walruses each year, as authorities step up enforcement.
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Greenland
Milwaukee Lumber Yard Fire Causes $260,000 Loss
Milwaukee Wis March 13 The H. Hility Lumber Co yard was nearly wiped out by a blaze causing an estimated 260000 in damage. Fireman Fred B. Clark fell from a ladder while fighting the fire and died from his injuries.
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H. Hility Lumber Company
Fred B. Clark
Attempted bombing of Juarez barracks by rebels
A small rebel band entered Juarez and wounded two, later captured. Mexican officials assure safety of 17 foreign prisoners in Casas Grandes, mostly Americans, who will face civil trials. future insurgent captives may face death under military procedure. The conflict tightens as insurrectos concentrate north toward Juarez and Captain Creighton’s group continues rail bridge sabotage.
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United States
Casas Grandes
Cuellar
Chihuahua
Adobe
Tanivores
Mexico City
Tamborel
Oscar G. Creighton
el Paso
Territry
Francisco I. Madero
Orozco
Cox Found Guilty of Contempt but Not Charged by Judge
Judge Gorman ruled Cox committed contempt of court but decided not to file contempt charges. The court analyzed committee action by Ferris Barton and Johnson, noting a judge must determine contempt, not a committee. Gorman questioned the committee’s jurisdiction and upheld the need for judicial rather than committee findings.
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George B. Cox
Gorman
Cox
Mexican estates to be parceled to small owners
A Hidalgo committee proposes dividing large estates for small private owners as a postwar measure. Limantour’s Paris suggestion is cited as guidance, with officials indicating the plan will take effect after the rebellion ends and financial losses are recouped.
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Mexico City
Limantour
Paris
Republic
Tilan
State of Hidalgo
el Heraldo
Measure to suspend personal guarantees approved by commission
Mexico City report states the permanent commission of congress unanimously approved a six month suspension of certain personal guarantees. Despite anonymous threats, all members except one attended and supported the bill's final discussion and passage.
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Mexico City
Permanent Commission of Congress
Federal forces face Blanco troops near Nigger Head mountain
A 400 strong federal force and Blanco's troops clash near Nigger Head mountain nine miles east of Douglas Arizona with battle imminent overnight. Mexican soldiers in Agua Prieta rush toward the scene as American cavalry scouts observe from high ground amid moonlit saber and bayonet glare.
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Ariz
Blanco
Niggerhead Mountain
Agua Prieta
Nigger Head
Galido
Red” Lopez
Senator Burton Warns of US Intervention in Mexico
Ohio Senator J. E. Burton, returning from Washington, says Mexico's revolt could trigger US border intervention similar to Cuba. He argues troops would not seek conquest but restore peace, with mobilization aimed at neutrality, testing Army strength, and protecting citizens. He cites Texas mobilization as precautionary.
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Chihuahua
Mexico
United States
Japan
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Burton
Washington
Taft
Uncle Sam
Reyes predicts end of Mexican revolution in Rome briefing
General Bernardo Reyes, ex secretary of war, arrived from Paris and shared his view on Mexico from Rome. He predicted the revolution would soon end and praised the United States for concentrating troops on the frontier. He dismissed reports of a Mexico Japan alliance as absurd.
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Bernardo Reyes
Paris
Diaz
Mexico
United States
Japan
Mexican finance minister departs for Mexico after statements
New York March 15 The Mexican minister of finance left town for México after noon and Senor Limantour issued a long typed farewell note. He said rumors of his non return were false and pledged to resume duties to improve Mexico. He urged American cooperation for Mexico's prosperity and stability.
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México
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