Remarkable Ohio ruling on home rule limits municipal business
Judge Wanamaker of the Ohio Supreme Court argues that under home rule a city may engage in any business, from groceries to theaters, if the people want it. The majority disagrees, maintaining moving picture ventures fall outside self government, delaying broad municipal commerce expansion.
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Amaker
Ohio Supreme Court
Judge Shauck
Wanamaker
Harlan
United States Supreme Court
Girl Turns Tables On Kidnappers In Dramatic Rescue
Special to the Commercial Tribune Chicago May 9 Miss Viola Schifanio 20 fought three kidnappers who seized her in Townsend street She broke windows in the taxi and railroaded one assailant while police halted the car to rescue the unconscious man Police said a ransom plot may have been attempted Antonio Morla claimed as the captive’s name but gave no motive and names of the escapees were not released The girl’s affluent father was cited as wealthy and police believed a ransom bid was planned.
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Commercial Tribune
Chicago
Viola Schifanio
Lee
Townsend
Antonio Morla
Brandt case looms as Sulzer weighs clemency for Smith
New York May 9 Governor Sulzer faces another clemency request as a prominent lawyer plans to urge mercy for Clifford M Smith sentenced to Sing Sing for thirty four years and four months for burglary and assault The 22 year old first offender pleaded guilty in both Brandt and Smith cases and gained inmate favor for his quiet conduct and willingness to learn.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Sulzer
Brandt
Clifford M. Smith
Sing Sing
Smith
Rosalsky
Young Smith
Smfith
Kingston Sells Calaboose to Buy Street Lights
Kingston Missouri May 9 The town sold its calaboose to raise funds for street lighting after the lockup produced no prisoners for six months. An auction brought a bid from Uncle Bob Brown, who pledged to use the cells as a chicken house.
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Kingston
Ston
Obrtain
Wes
Bob” Brown
Mr. Brown
Croce
Ororom Morororomo
Newcomers This Year Washington Immigrant Arrivals Rise
Immigration to the United States shows heavier activity than the prior three years with 747 998 immigrant aliens admitted in nine months from July 1912 to March inclusive plus 140 901 nonimmigrant aliens, total 888 899. Debarments total 12 557. Departures: immigrants 247 7 and nonimmigrants 198 065.
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Washington
United States
Modest royal wedding gown for Victoria Luise near May 24
Berlin reports Princess Victoria Luise's trousseau nears completion ahead of her May 24 marriage to Prince Ernst of Cumberland. The Kaisers push for simple elegance, fearing Socialist critique, with an outfit under $1,000 including a long White satin gown and handmade veil.
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Commercial Tribune
Berlin
Trousseau
Victoria Luise
Prince Ernst of Cumberland
Potsdam
Inquiriea
Kaiser
Kaiserin
Silesian Lace School
93 Year-Old Woman Wins 20 Mile Auto Race
In Delmont Pennsylvania Mrs George Wallace aged 93 defeated Mrs Harry Leardeon 25 7 in a friendly twenty mile car race to Greensburg with the loser agreeing to pay for the winner's shopping trip. Wallace maintained high speeds through curves while Leardeon blamed wagon traffic for not driving at full speed.
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Commercial Tribune
Delmont
George Wallace
Harry Leardeon
Greensburg
Leardeon
Wallace
William Blose
Learde
Grafting Inspectors Begin Prison Terms on Blackwell's Island
Four former New York police inspectors Sweeney Martha Thompson and Hussey began one year terms in the penitentiary on Blackwell's Island after being convicted of conspiracy in bribery of George A. Sipp. They may be released after ten months for good behavior.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Sweeney
Martha
Thompson
Hussey
Blackwell's Island
George A. Sipp
Seabury
Supreme Court
Rogues’ Gallery
Bertillon
Charities Department
Harburger
Wisconsin Democrat Departs Over Freak Legislation
Madison, May 9. Assemblyman Carl Hansen of Manitowoc asked for leave of absence for the rest of the session, saying he would go home whether granted or not. He cited inability to tolerate what he called freak legislation after last night’s vote for a white slave traffic investigation bill.
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Madison
Wis
Blymen Car] Hansen
Manitowoc
Hansen
Burdens Rain on Rigo the Wife Stealer in New York
Janczi Rigo the violinist faces a $100,000 suit from Princess De Chimay who allegedly loaned him money during a Paris liaison with Clara Ward. He also confronts a divorce suit from his first wife Marischa Barza. Rigo claims papers were served but his lawyer says none have been filed. He continues violin work at Millers for $800, amid bankruptcy filings by the venue.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Rigo
Kitty Emerson
Caspar Emerson, Jr
St Nicholas Avenue
Princess de Chimay
Clara Ward
Chimay
Millers
Metropole
Officials of Company Express Confidence Amid Labor Shock
Cincinnati Traction Company officials held an all night meeting at Cosmopolitan Hall to gauge the strike threat. Walter A. Draper said the Brighton disturbance would be brief and that most workers remained on the job, while extra crews were added to cover deserted cars. Organizers planned a 5 B morning parade to rally support, but company leaders insisted on orderly action and anticipated a quick resolution.
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Brighton
Mr Draper
Hoort
Delta Avenue
Asid
Draper
Lee
Snyder
Hig
Peter Faulkner
Walter Draper Ama
East End
Delta Avea
Eighth Street
1000 Men Respond to Call in Street Car Strike
At midnight crowds gathered at Brighton Avondale East End and Eighth street barns as 1000 men expected to strike by 1 a.m. The Union boasts strong support and cites early successes in Buffalo and Boston. Parades and pickets loom as night crews run schedules awaiting day workers.
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Orr
Brichton
Eighth Street
East Ind
Avondale
Brighton Barn
East End
Rezin Crr
The
Commercial Tribune
International Association For ‘Assistance
Street Car Men’s Union
Prison souvenir stand closed at Ohio Penitentiary
Warden Thomas ordered the souvenir stand closed at the Ohio Penitentiary in Columbus after prisoners complained of petty grafting by those in charge. The stand, run by inmates, sold trinkets to thousands of visitors each year.
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Columbus
Ohio Penitential
Thomas
Widow Sues Insurance Firms Over Husband Death Verdict
Mrs. Ira G. Rawn of St. Louis wins 20300 in a suit over life policies on her late husband former Illinois Central vice president and Monon president. She contends he was shot by burglars, not suicide, and this is the second verdict in her favor following a prior $14600 award.
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Ira G. Rawn
Illinois Central Railway
Monon Railway
Rawn
Miners
Chicago
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