Ohio temperance issue and local option history
The piece traces Ohio liquor politics from township local option through Bannock and search and seizure laws to county local option under Governor Pattison and Lieutenant Governor Harris. It notes liquor industry opposition, party stances, and the 1890s shift toward local option and taxation as the core temperance debate, with factions arguing over prohibition versus regulated saloons and moral concerns.
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Harris
Demaepboan
Buckeye
Ohio
Gov- Herrick
Reon
Secregeft
Akron
Bertrcx
Etthoweh
Pattison
Herrick
Ely
Political deadlock over local option repeal in Ohio
Democratic victory threatens the repeal of the local option law while both parties fear losing rural votes to offset urban gains. Republicans warn of a split result despite Roosevelt’s 1904 Ohio majority, as Democrats concede uncertainty about the national ticket amid temperance clashes and regional voting swings.
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Harris
Herrick
Taft
Akron
Ohio
Roosevelt
Sherman Addresses Pennsylvania Republican League in Wilkes-Barre
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania on September 16 a mass meeting opened the state and national campaign with over 5,000 attendees. James Sherman Republican vice presidential candidate spoke after greetings from R P Habgood and letters from Taft and Governor Stuart. He criticized Bryan and praised Republican progress and leadership, urging continued support in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Penn
R. P. Habgood
State League of Republican Clubs
Taft
Stuart
James 8. Sherman
Sherman
Million for New School in Ipswich from Brown Will
Ipswich Massachusetts hears of a probate filing establishing a new institution, the Ipswich Institute, funded by John Burnham Brown. Personal bequests total about 75000 dollars and the estate exceeds 1 million dollars for the foundation. Trustees named include Joseph Fairhill, Charles Hayward, John Proctor, Henry Brown, and Milo Gates.
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Salem
Mass
Ipswich
John Burnham Brown
Chicago
Joseph Fairhill
Charles A. Hayward
John H. Proctor
Henry B. Brown
Milo H. Gates
New York City
Brown
Ipswich Institute
Massachusetts
Cannon Opens Kansas Campaign With Speeches in Independence
Speaker Joseph G Cannon opened the Republican state campaign in Kansas with two speeches in Independence. He backed Phil Campbell and Tawney’s renomination, argued tariffs must be adjusted to protect American labor, and defended House rules against Democratic criticism. He contrasted past and present practices, claiming the Speaker cannot act without a majority—the House controls itself.
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Independence
Kan
Joseph G. Cannon
Kansas
Cannon
Phil Campbell
Tawney
Minnesota
Congressman Campbell
Fire Sweeps Insane Asylum in Jamaica Long Island
A fire at the Long Island Private Home for Insane in Jamaica Jamaica, caused extensive damage estimated at 15 000 to 20 000. More than 100 dangerous inmates were moved to safety with help from nearby Lindenhurst and Farmingdale. One woman identified as Mrs Powell missing after the evacuation. The fire originated in a secured tower and water pressure limited suppression efforts.
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Long Island
Jamaica
Powell
Brooklyn
Brunswick Home
Lindenhurst
Farmingdale
New Arrest in Moriarity Case Motive Suspect Nabbed
Detectives from the Bronx bureau arrested Edward L. Osterholm in Middletown New York age thirty one bricklayer in connection with the death of Captain Daniel Moriarity after a September sixth quarrel at 165th street and Ogden avenue Patrolman Weiss identified Osterholm as the man who struck Moriarity and Osterholm formerly lived at 24 East 126th street He refused to testify Both Wilen a man arrested days earlier and Osterholm are Swedes.
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Bronx
Middletown
N. Y
Edward L. Osterholm
Daniel Moriarity
Weiss
Highbridge
Moriarity
165Th Street
Ogden Avenue
Osterholm
No. 24
East 126Th Street
Wilen
Tombs
Justice Davis rules park chains ban unconstitutional
Supreme Court Justice Davis declares that a park ordinance barring cars with tire chains from entering public parks is unconstitutional. Edward Anderson, convicted under the ordinance, wins a habeas corpus challenge. Automobile Club members discuss potential appeals and issues of discretionary enforcement by the Parks Commissioner.
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Justice Davis
Supreme Court
Commissioner of Parks
W. W. Mann
The
Automobile Club
Corporation Counsel
Edward Anderson
Mann
Board of Parks
Davis
P S C BOWS TO COURT IN RAILROAD DISPUTE
Commissioner Bassett paused a Brooklyn Heights tracks case amid a pending Supreme Court action to remove the tracks on 62d Street South Brooklyn. He adjourned sine die to allow briefs, noting no direct appellate path from the Public Service Commission. The J R Duffy Company cites a February 1995 injunction and the railroad uses the tracks for coal and ashes transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service Commission
Bassett
J. R. Duffy Company
Brooklyn Heights Railroad Company
J. J. Coughlan
Bonn Professor for Chicago Arrives With Mrs Clemen
Professor Carl Clemen of Bonn University has arrived in Chicago with Mrs Clemen and will teach at the University of Chicago Divinity School this autumn. He succeeds Professor E D Burton, lectures on the Gospel of Matthew and Acts, and writes on primitive Christianity’s links to ancient religions. Mrs Clemen studies kindergarten methods and looks to explore Chicago schools’ practices. The couple will depart for Chicago Friday.
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Carl Clemen
Bonn University
Germany
Harvard University
American Journal of Theology
Chicago University
Clemen
Prussia
Bonn
Chicago
America
Froebel
Frost Damages Upstate Crops in New York
Frosts across Orange and Sullivan counties last night damaged unripe crops. In Middletown authorities report significant loss across farms, with farmers assessing impact and awaiting further statewide frost reports from agricultural agents.
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Middletown
Orange
Sullivan Counties
Oldford Cottage Burned On Vanderbilt Estate
Asheville report notes Oldford Cottage, a premier Vanderbilt estate residence, burned to the ground with an estimated loss of 00,000. C W R Radeker and family had vacated yesterday to attend Webb Horton funeral in Middletown New York.
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Asheville
N. C
Oldford
Genie W. Vanderbilt
C. W R. Radeker
Middletown
N. Y
Webb Horton
United States Leather Company
Dead woman found in Bowery Bay near North Beach Pavilions
Floating body of a well dressed woman, about twenty, retrieved from Bowery Bay near a North Beach Pavilion. Footprints matching her shoes and man’s overshoes lead to the water’s edge. Coroner notes brief immersion, no wounds. Likely fall or jump from a steamer. Morgue at Astoria. Police and detectives investigate.
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Bowery Bay
North Beach
Ambler
H. Wasserman
West Geth Street
Astoria
Montclair Iron Founder Shot and Killed at Home
John Leonard a retired iron founder and owner of John Leonard & Co. at 14 Broadway was shot dead at his Montclair home 88 Maple Avenue shortly after 10 this morning. The sole witness, Walter Phillips his private secretary, claims the pistol detonated accidentally when he handed it to Mr Leonard. Police chief and medical staff arrived. Leonard died instantly after the blast.
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John Leonard
John Leonard & Co
Broadway
Maple Avenue
Montclair
Walter C. Phillips
Mr. Phillips
Manhattan Rolling Mills
Street
Avenue A
Manhattan
Mr. Leonard
Iron Founder
Gallagher
Phillips
New York
Glen Ridge
Woodland Avenue
Mr Leonard
Leonard
Mrs. Leonard
Volunteer Fire Department of
Balloon Race Pioneers Choose Conqueror For Great Air Challenge
A. Holland Forbes and Augustus Post depart for Berlin to contest the Aero Club of America’s famed international balloon race set to start October 11 from Berlin. Forbes predicts landings will be rare with the wind, planning lives afloat among Europe’s skies.
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A. Holland Forbes
Augustus Post
Berlin
Forbes
Conqueror
Aero Club of America
Kaiser Wilhem
America
St. Louis
Europe
Lin
Russia
Arctic Circle
Turkey
Mediterranean
Adriatic
Arctic Ocean
Bay of Biscay
North Sea
Post
J. C. McCoy
N. Arnold
Autopsy shows priest died by own action in park
Dominican priest Arturo Asenidio was found shot in the head at Central Park West and 107th Street Monday night and died at Presbyterian Hospital. Coroner Schultz ruled the death suicide, noting personal safety factors and surrounding circumstances. The priest, who arrived from Santo Domingo, had planned to return on the Seminole and had packed for travel. Consul Fabio Fiallo said he was not well known in local circles and robbery of a large sum may have occurred. The body likely to be sent to Santo Domingo.
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Arturo Asenidio
Central Park West
107Th Street
Presbyterian Hospital
Schultz
Father Asenicio
Montreal
New York
Inglaterra
West Iifth
Santo Domingo
Fabio Fiallo
Fiallo
Saratoga Springs Rising Water Reverses Pump Bans
In Saratoga Springs the Appellate Division lifted prior injunctions stopping pumps at Hathern and Patterson springs. Water levels rose fifteen inches at Hathern and six inches at Patterson in hours, signaling likely full restoration after pumping halt. The decision reverses earlier suspended orders and aims to restore natural springs.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Supreme Court
Justice Houghton
Justice Fitts
Hathern Spring
Patterson Spring
Mayor 4A Motorman Runs Car Over Bridge Celebration
Brooklyn marks opening of Williamsburg Bridge elevated service with a ceremonial train led by Mayor. The 10 o'clock crossing connected Manhattan and Brooklyn as a crowd of thousands cheered along both ends. The parade included a 60 piece band and a luncheon after a mass meeting at Amphion Theatre.
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Williamsburg Bridge
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Williamsburg
McClellan
City Hall
Suffolk Street
Driggs Avenue
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Amphion Theatre
Eastern District High School
Nathan H. Levi
William Keafe Chase
Andrew D. Baird
James D. Beil
James W. Stevenson
William McCarroll
E. W. Winter
Thomas P. Peters
Rabb& Martain Meyer
Hanover Club
Bedford Avenue
Rodney Street
David Charles Hughes
Albany
Williamsbridge Bridge
Interborough
Brooklyn Bridge
Woman shoots suspect after child accosted in Georgia
In Powder Springs on September 16, Mrs. Sarah Reed formed a neighbor posse to pursue Robert Bostick, a Black man who lured her nine year old into an outhouse and attacked her. After a long chase Bostick was found hiding in woods. Reed fired her public safety item, likely fatally wounding him, as sheriffs arrived.
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Powder Springs
Robert Bostick
Sarah Reed
Bostick
Jewelry Shops Run Overtime in Attleboro
North Attleboro Mass Sept 14 announced today at the jewelry factory of G S Hudson & Co that the factory would go on a thirteen hour a day schedule beginning tomorrow. About one hundred hands are affected. Several other jewelry concerns in this town and in Attleboro are working thirteen hour time and all are running on full time.
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Attleboro
Mass
G@ S Hudson & Co
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