Partisan Probe of State Offices Debated in Senate
Ohio Senate debates a general probe of state offices with Republicans split over the resolution led by Senator West. The plan aims to investigate all officials and staff in the State House while Democrats push for campaign material and potential court challenges. Governor Harris nominates Demas P. Rowland to a Board of Managers in Hamilton County.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Senate
State House
West
Democratic Party
Vanover
Duvall
Schmidt
House
Senator West
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Ohio
Harris
Demas P. Rowland
Hamilton County
Condition of Premier Campbell-Banner Man Worsens
London March 25 The condition of Premier Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman is steadily more serious. His weakness increased during the day and he failed to recognize people at his bedside. Even previously optimistic observers doubt he can rally from his prolonged heart trouble.
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Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman
London
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Ieventer
More warships ordered for HaytI crisis
Washington reports two additional war vessels ordered today after a high level conference between State and Navy officials. The exact nature of the Hayti dispute was not disclosed by the State Department, but precautions were reaffirmed during the talks.
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Washington
State
Navy
Italian Duke Seeks Honorary Marriage With Miss Elkins
An interview reports Duke De Abruzzi obtained the King's consent to marry Miss Katherine Elkins. The ceremony would occur outside Italy to avoid etiquette issues, with possible Presidents of the Chamber and Senate attendance via proxies. The wedding aims for fall, despite dynastic sensitivities and press criticism.
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Italy
Taft Widely Favored for Republican Nomination Says Governor
Governor Fred M. Warner of Michigan predicts Taft will be nominated quickly at Chicago and carry Michigan's delegation. New Jersey Republicans reportedly lean heavily toward Taft, with Taft Clubs forming statewide. Tennessee Republicans clash at the state convention before order is restored.
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Taft
Commercial Tribune
Burtav
Mounsey
Washington
D. C
Fred M. Warner
Michigan
Chicago
New Jersey
Mr. Taft
Storey Convicted of Killing Father in Batavia Court
Frank Storey found guilty of first degree murder in Batavia Ohio with mercy recommendation after ten days of trial. His mother testified she killed Thomas Storey and later the defendant admitted shooting believing his father was a burglar. May Storey, 17, wife of Frank, jointly indicted, faces trial next term.
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Hill Declared Persona Non Grata by German Emperor
Washington March 25 The German Government declines to receive Dr David Jayne Hill as American Ambassador to succeed Charlemagne Tower whose resignation takes effect on successor qualification The objection is personal to Emperor William due to Hill’s past contact with royal visitors when Hill was First Assistant Secretary of State Hill had been slated for Berlin reception previously and Tower resigned for private reasons.
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Hague
Hay
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Téary
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Berlin
Ambassador Tower
Prince De Sagan Suggests Engagement To Mme Gould
New York date March 25 Prince Helie de Sagan says he will meet Mme Anna Gould at a luncheon with Mr and Mrs Tyler Morse and declines to confirm an engagement. He refuses to discuss marriage, saying it is for the woman to answer and hints at past support during Boni de Castellane divorce.
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Mme
Anna Gould
Tyler Morse
Mme. Gould
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France
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América
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Miss Gould
Fifth Avenue
Wilfley report censures judge amid impeachment talk
The House Judiciary subcommittee reports on Judge L R Wilfley of Shanghai criticizing harshness and legal ignorance but stops short of impeachment. Debate sparks moves for impeachment on the floor. no full committee action taken. In San Francisco, Durham W Stevens dies after anesthesia and surgery related to a Korean gunfire incident. peritonitis after operation leads to death.
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House Committee On Judiciary
China
Washington
House Judiciary Committee
L. R. Wilfley
United States Court For China
Shanghai
Wilfley
Clayton
Alabama
Five Rescued on a Human Bridge in Bowery Fire
Four police officers and a passerby aided the Chaikowsky family within a burning Bowery residence. They formed a human bridge across a six foot gap to safety before fire crews arrived. Later, Jacob Chaikowsky reported nearly $900 missing, likely taken during the chaos.
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New York
Jacob Chaikowsky
Bowery
Chaikowskys
Chaikowsky
Publishers Urged To Unite In Fight on Paper Tariff
New York March 25 1908 publishers urge Congress to place print paper and wood pulp on the free list. Herman Ridder president of the American Newspaper Publishers Association cites letters to Senator Payne and notes Ways and Means Committee refuses hearings and will delay until after the presidential election. He warns that failure could keep prices high and threaten forests through Canada export duties. The piece quotes Ridder and Payne and describes political maneuvering and potential impact on the newspaper industry.
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American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Congress
Ways and Means
Ridder
American Newspaper Publishers’Association
Serena C. Payne
House of Representatives
Washington
Committee On Ways and Means
Herman Ridder
Staats Zeitung
New York City
Sereno Payne
Roosevelt
Sprint
United States
Williams
Senate
Roosevelt urges legislation on many subjects
President proposes broad action in Congress urging revision of tariffs including removal of wood pulp duties, stricter child labor laws, updated employers liability, and reforms to injunctions and antitrust rules. He calls for urgent interstate commerce amendments and clearer receivership procedures to protect workers and stockholders.
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