Harmon Defers on Initiative Question in Ohio Race
Four major candidates are pressed by Rev. Herbert Bigelow to declare their views on initiative and referendum. Dem governor hopeful Judson Harmon has yet to answer, with similar requests sent to Rockwell, Harris, and Treadway. Bigelow plans to read replies at Vine Street Church if received by Sunday.
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Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland
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Harvey Garber
William L. Finley
Waterways Plan for Ohio River Nine Foot Channel
The Ohio Valley rally backs a nine foot navigation plan for the Ohio River from Pittsburg to Cairo. Congress authorized a War Department board to study canalization, locks, dams, and costs, with findings predicting surge in downstream and upstream commerce and lower transport costs.
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Ohio River improvement urged by national body
At the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union convention in Denver, leaders debate river and harbor policy. The report highlights Ohio River nine foot navigation, proposed locks and dams, and calls Congress to fund a rapid completion to boost commerce and cut freight costs.
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Morse Curtis trial reveals warnings and Wilson loan profits
The prosecution in the Morse Curtis trial presents letters showing Ridgeley warned against large loans, details a $3.5 million exposure to Morse interests, and reveals profits from the Wilson loan were diverted to cover it. Evidence shows a $200,000 Knickerbocker note routed to Bank of Commerce as a credit to E. B. Wire and linked to a steamship deal.
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Gompers Says He Will Refuse Cabinet Post
National AFL leader Samuel Gompers replies to Franklin D Roosevelt’s campaign, stating he would not accept any public office under any circumstances. He emphasizes labor’s fight is for justice, not office, and reveals he is preparing a formal answer to critics. The telegram was released by National Chairman Mack and received by Mr. Bryan in Jersey City.
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Cleveland Officials Claim 20000 Votes May Be Illegal
City administrators assert about 20,000 ballots across 66 precincts in the traction question election were invalid because the proposition was mis-stated on the voting machines. If upheld, a new election could be ordered.
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Japanese Fleet Receives Lavish Farewell in Tokyo
Oct 23 Yokohama report describes a grand series of events for the American battleship fleet led by Rear Admiral Sperry. A funeral wreath at General Count Nodzu’s bier, a Shiba Palace luncheon, and a procession along Ginza drew massive crowds. Sperry and aides were greeted with cheers as he boarded from Shimbashi Station for Yokohama.
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Delegates Return With Victory At Ohio Valley Meeting
Cincinnati delegates returned from the fourteenth annual Ohio Valley Improvement Association convention claiming victory for Cincinnati. The body voted unanimously to keep the 1909 meeting in Cincinnati while Pittsburg and Paducah withdrew after failing to secure the event. Louisville set the pace for next year and 178 Cincinnatians attended the gathering.
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Blair Promoted to General Eastern Agent Post
George A. Blair, formerly Commercial Freight Agent for the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad in this city and now in Pittsburg, has been promoted to General Eastern Agent. His headquarters will be New York and he will oversee freight and passenger business for the company.
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Pittsburg
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New York
Kentucky road in court
Judge Walter Evans in the Federal Court appointed Henry Glover of Louisville as receiver for the Louisville & Eastern Railway a trolley line from Louisville to La Grange about twenty five miles The appointment follows a suit by William Love demanding sixty thousand dollars claimed for construction of a branch from Anchorage to Shelbyville Kentucky
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Walter Evans
Henry Glover
Louisville & Eastern Railway
la Grange
William Love
Anchtorage
Shelbyville
Reed in Chicago as court blocks rate-cut order
F. J. Reed, general passenger agent of the Monon Route in Chicago, was in the city yesterday. The United States Circuit Court at St. Louis refused to issue an injunction restraining the Interstate Commerce Commission from enforcing an order reducing cattle shipment rates to Chicago St. Louis Kansas City and other points.
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St. Louis
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kansas City
Tobacco and Garn Burned at Alert
Fire believed to be incendiary destroyed 6000 pounds of tobacco and a large shed owned by James and Edward Loos in Alert Butler County. Losses total 2500 dollars with partial insurance. Over 20000 pounds of leaf stored nearby. residents guard their property as the blaze threatened much of the village.
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