Wool Bill Passed in House Over Taft Veto
The wool tariff revision bill passed the House by five votes, 170 to 8, with 21 Republican defections aiding Democrats. The ruling on counting present votes sparked debate as Speaker Clark stood by his decision. Conferees on the sugar tariff failed to reach a compromise, signaling the end of that measure for this session.
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Washington
House
Taft
Clark
Senate
Underwood
Lodge-Bristow Hills
Congress
Akin
New York
Anderson
Davies
Lindbergh
Miller
Steenerson
Stevson
Minnesota
Anthony
Reese
Representative Gardner
Representative Clanstead
Pennsylvania
Fitzgerald
Olmster
William Finley a Politician and Humorist in Ohio
Columbus August 14 Casting no aspersions on his political skill the Hon William Finley shines brightest as a humorist Recent days show him praising Judge Dillon the Republican candidate for governor in lines that could grace a tombstone His fund demands reach one hundred thousand dollars to secure the Democratic ticket and backing for his candidacy continues to hinge on sensational humor and dramatic fundraising efforts
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Mr. Finley
William J. Burns
Ohio Republan
William
Finley
Democratic State Executive Committee
Republica
W. L. Finley
State Democrat
Treasury
S. FE. Strode
Ohio Canners’ Association
Charlie Marshall
Charles
Ohio
Marshall
Judson Harmon
Hlarman
Cox-Finley
Harmon
Messrs
Cox
Wilson
Cedar Point
General Assembly
Columbus
William Finley
Door Wide Open for Prodigals in Ohio Campaign
Harry M Daugherty leads Taft Ohio campaign warning Roosevelt defectors that rebellion will close the door and the party will treat them as antagonists. Ohio committee selections name Beecher W Waltermire as lieutenant governor candidate and assign numerous district and state posts with Sherman M Granger becoming national committeeman. Col Roosevelt expected at September Progressive convention. Senator Burton named on National Republican Advisory Board.
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Columbus
Harry M Daugherty
Taft
Ohio
Roosevelt
Daugherty
Waltermire
Beecher W. Waltermire
Findlay
State Central Committee
Republican National Committee
Sherman M. Granger
Zanesville
Republican State Central Committee
W. L. Parmenter
Lima
George H. Hamilton
Newark
Harry M. Daugherty
George A. Stauffer
Ottawa
Noah H. Swayne
Toledo
Edwin Jones
Jackson
Charles B.W
Lancaster
Albert E. Sartain
James Anderson
Bellaire
Charles Herbst
Wapakoneta
William Geiger
Defiance
Dr. R. R. Richeson
van Wert
Walter Remley
Georgetown
D. Q. Morrow
Hillsboro
Richard M. McCloud
London
W. W. Wood
Piqua
Ernest M. Thompson
Bellfontaine
J. W. Monroe
Marysville
A. Romulus Johnson
Trenton
O. B. Gould
Wellston
H. W. Putnam
R. E. Jones
Warren G. Harding
Marion
Charles Ash
Fostoria
Frank Ransbottom
Roseville
W. E. Sykes
Marietta
George D. Heisey
E. B. Landis
Wooster
F. B
Chagrin Falls
Norman P. Nichols
Medina
William Leverenz
Cleveland
Thomas W. Flemming
David A. Jones
Sherman W. Granger
Walter M. Brown
Col. Roosevelt
Senator Burton
National Republican Advisory Board
Poerskine
Republican State Committee
Taft appoints Knox special envoy for Japanese emperor funeral
President Taft delegated Secretary of State Knox as personal representative at the funeral of the late Emperor of Japan in Tokyo on September 12. Knox will depart Washington on August 15. The move signals cordial U S Japan relations.
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Washington
Taft
State Knox
Japan
Tokio
Knox
United States
Roosevelt convention at Chicago inspires progressives report
The Chicago Roosevelt gathering drew enthusiastic crowds and accolades for a high class audience. Beveridge’s speech was praised as a masterwork while Prendergast’s oratory left lasting memories. Gov Johnston was noted as a powerful force capable of leading large audiences, and Powerskine was named to Ohio’s six member committee directing the new movement.
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Roosevelt
Chicago
Beveridge
Gov. Johnston
Ncket
Senate Amends Panama Bill On Shipping Provisions
Washington August 9 Senate amendments broaden American shipping concessions. The free toll provision for coastwise ships is expanded to include foreign trade vessels under certain conditions. An added amendment invites foreign built ships owned by Americans to fly the American flag and register as American vessels if they operate only in foreign trade.
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Washington
Senate
Panama
Williams
Poor fruit year forecast by State Board of Agriculture
Columbus reports a poor fruit outlook for the decade with apples at 52 percent of normal, peaches 35, pears 58 and grapes 90. Wheat at six bushels, oats 30, clover hay 1.25 tons per acre. Harvest dated July 6. prices listed for wheat, barley, oats, corn, rye, potatoes and hay. Washington crop bulletin notes corn 80 percent, spring wheat 90.4, oats 90.3 percent. yields per acre provided.
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Columbus
Aug. O
State Board of Agriculture
Washington
Taft Vetoes Wool Tariff Bill Again
President Taft announced to Congress his disapproval of the wool tariff bill, reiterating his pledge to preserve protection while reducing duties to protect established industries and avoid wage-earner losses. He cited the Tariff Board and warned the La Follette bill would injure wool growers and cost thousands of jobs, calling for substantial, safer reductions.
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Washington
Taft
Congress
Tariff Board
Pomerene Seeks Senate Action on Oil and Tobacco Suits
In Washington on Aug 10 Senator Pomerene of Ohio again urged action on his resolution directing Attorney General Wickersham to prosecute defendants in the Standard Oil and Tobacco trust suits. He sought to refer the matter to the Senate judiciary committee for floor consideration, but the issue was postponed. Chairman Clark of Wyoming promised another hearing next week.
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Washington
Pomerene
Ohio
Senate
Wickersham
Standard Oil and Tobacco Trust
Senate Judiciary Committee
Clark
Wyoming
Prohibitionists nominate Eugene W. Chafin for president
Eugene W. Chafin of Tucson Arizona was formally notified here today of his nomination for president by the Prohibitionists at Atlantic City. He charged the old parties with sidestepping the supreme issue of the high cost of living and the production of liquor.
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Waukesha
Wis
Eugene W. Chafin
Tucson
Arizona
Atlantic City
Panama Canal bill grants free passage to U S ships
Washington August 10 The Panama Canal administration bill provides free passage to American ships while prohibiting railroad owned vessels from using the canal.
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Washington
Senate passes canal bill with free tolls and rail ship ban
The senate approved a canal bill by 47 to 14 with free tolls for coastwise vessels and foreign trade ships under wartime sale terms. Amendments by Deed and Bourne targeted railroad owned steamers, restricting anticompetitive water links while preserving some house bill aims. The Bourne provision allowed ICC to force sale of steamship interests if found injurious to the public welfare.
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Senate
Deed
Bourne
United States
Panama Canal
Interstate Commerce Commission
Burton, Crane
Gallagher
Lodge
Root
Injunction Suit Over Shared Farm Path in Belmont
Elizabeth Forsythe sues Alexander France in Belmont Common Pleas alleging 21 years of open use of a farm path to reach Forsythe home. France allegedly placed locks on gates blocking passage. court issued a temporary restraining order granting shared access to the path.
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Wis
Common Pleas Court of
Belmont
Elizabeth Forsythe
Alexander France
Forsythe
France
Ohio
Lynch
Taft vetoes Underwood metal tariff bill on tin plate
President Taft completed the veto of the Underwood tariff bill’s metal schedule. He opposes the large tin plate and steel duty cuts, citing misalignment with the tariff board’s scientific plan and potential harm to workers in tin plate mills. The measure had cleared the House and Senate along a Democratic insurgent coalition.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
House
Senate
Tariff Board
Tait
Senate and House Leader End Wool Tariff Push
Washington reports that no tariff laws will pass this session as Senate and House leaders vow the wool bill will die. Neither the sugar nor income tax bills find accord and are deemed dead. Taft veto of the metal tariff bill is expected today, with hopes to override in the House unlikely in the Senate.
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Washington
Senate
House
Taft
Burglars Enter Palmer Residence in Alikanna
The residence of David F. Palmer at Alikanna was broken into on Tuesday night. Mrs. Palmer’s gold watch and Mr. Palmer’s double barreled shotgun and other articles were taken. Detectives Burns and Officer Mercer tracked with dogs but no clearance was made.
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David F. Palmer
Alikanna
Miners Sent to Paint Creek and Cabin Creek Districts
Nonunion miners are dispatched into Paint Creek and Cabin Creek areas as state militia remains on guard after weeks of strike troubles. Governor Glassock sought to stop the move but authorities proceeded despite opposition.
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Charlestonwn
W. Va
Paint Creek
Cabin Creek
Glass‘ock
Congress Predicted Adjournment If Taft Vetoes Budget Bill
Washington August 14 Congress will adjourn next Saturday unless President Taft vetoes the legislative budget bill. Majority Leader Underwood said the House will press ahead while Representative Fitzgerald warned Taft that a veto would end the session.
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Washington
Congress
Taft
Underwood
House
Representative Fitzgerald
President vetoes steel and metal tariff revision bill
Washington Aug 14 President Taft vetoed the steel and metal tariff bill, saying it reduces duties on tin and steel and shifts toward revenue needs. He cites protection versus revenue principles and treats the measure as a revenue bill, diminishing consideration of preserving industry.
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Washington
Congress
Ways and Means
Astor Heir Born At 8:15 A.M. In New York
John Jacob Astor's posthumous son born this morning in New York. The baby weighed 7 pounds 3 ounces and the mother and child are reported well. The infant is named John Astor and officials note the will may be contested by Mrs. Astor to potentially raise the inheritance from the 3 million dollars.
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New York
John Jacob Astor
John Astor
Deadlock over Panama canal bill reported in Senate and House
Washington reports a deadlock over the Panama canal bill as Senate and House leaders say it may block passage of any general administration measure this session. The dispute centers on railroad ownership of steamship lines, with conferees divided.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
House
Secretary Meyer Attacks Democratic Naval Policy
Secretary of the Navy Meyer condemned the Democrats in Congress for prioritizing pork over naval needs. He said the council of National Defense plan, backed by the Democratic convention, has been defeated in the Senate on a point of order and warned that even a single battleship appropriation this year would be critical for the navy. He noted the nation watches to see if the party will honor its platform.
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Washington
Meyer
House of Representatives
United States Navy
Council of National Defense
Baltimore
Senate
Democratic Party
Roosevelt Defends Progressive Platform Origins
In Oyster Bay on August 10 Col Roose velt acknowledged that many progressive planks stem from Democratic ideas and claimed the party would solve the negro issue within ten years. He mocked William Jennings Bryan for saying Progressives borrowed good policies from Democrats, joking that only some lines belong in a lunatic asylum.
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Oyster Bay
Col.Roosevelt
Progressive Party
William Jennings Bryan
Rosevelt
Rumor Corsican Damage After Collision With Iceberg
Reports from Montreal state Captain Cook reassured Allan Line officials that the Corsican was little damaged and heading to Liverpool yet rumors circulate that the liner suffered greater harm. Signal service men are said to locate the Corsican near the iceberg collision site as the Champlain stands by to assist.
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Montreal
Cook
Allan Line
Liverpool
Canadian Pacific
Champlain
Roosevelt Harriman Meeting Tied to New York Campaign
Ben Odell, ex New York governor and 1904 Republican campaign manager, testified before a senate inquiry that President Roosevelt met E. H. Harriman in Washington to discuss New York finances. Odell said state campaign records were destroyed and Harriman later raised 240000 dollars, with 200000 sent to the national committee treasurer Bliss.
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Washington
Roosevelt
E. H. Tarriman
Ben B. Odell
New York
Senate
Odell
Harriman
Col.Roosevelt
National Committee
Bliss
State Committee
Governor Wilson Endorses Policy Change in New Jersey
Sem Girt New Jersey August 14 Governor Wilson today voiced support for a policy change. He outlined aims to strengthen security and streamline operations, signaling a shift in state governance.
House Passes Wool Bill Over Taft Veto Says Governor
The House passed the wool bill over President Taft's veto. Gov Wilson voices strong support, calling the House action justifiable. Wilson plans speaking engagements at Williams Grove Pennsylvania farms, the New York State Fair in Syracuse, and Labor Day in Camden New Jersey with farmer gatherings anticipated.
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House
Taft
Gov. Wilson
New Jersey
Republican campaign advisory committee named for Taft bid
New York August 14 Republican National Chairman Hilles left for Chicago to open western headquarters and announced a large advisory slate including Barnes Burton Colgate Devine Goldsborough Hays Kealing Lewisohn Lippitt Mulvane New Parsons Powers Root Wanamaker Sheldon Stiefel Upham. He also named Helen Boswell to chair the Women’s League for Taft re election with Mabel Boardman assisting.
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New York
Hilles
Chicago
Wiliam Barnes
Theodore Burton
Ohio
Austin Colgate
New Jersey
Thomas H. Devine
Colorado
Phillip Lee Goldsborough
Maryland
John Hays
Hammond
Massachusetts
Joseph B. Kealing
Indiana
Adolph Lewisohn
Henry F. Lippitt
Rhode Island
David W.mulvane
Kansas
Harry 8
New
Herbert Parsons
Samuel L. Powers
Elihu Root
John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Geo. R.sheldon
Otto F. Stiefel
Missouri
Fred W. Upham
Illnos
Helen Boswell
National Women's Republican Association
Women's League
President Taft
Mabel Boardman
American Red Cross
Miss Boswell
Women leaders named at Taft and party HQs
In New York on August 14 women dominated campaign activity. The Republican national committee named Miss Mabel Boardman as head of the advisory committee for Taft re election, with Miss Helen Boswell appointed chair of the women s league. At Democratic national headquarters Miss Margaret Wilson visited, while Mrs Gore and Mrs Harriman along with Governor Wilson s daughters were listed for Sea Girt visits.
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New York
Republican National Committee
Mabel Boardman
Taft
Hiles
Helen Boswell
Women’s League
Democratic National
Margaret Wilson
Wilson
Dudley Matone
Gore
Senator Gore
Oklahoma
J. Borden Harriman
Gp Path
Sea Girt
Wik
Erskine Heads to Cleveland for Progressive Meeting
I F Erskine travels to Cleveland for a Thursday session of the provisional Progressive party committee for Ohio in Attorney James Garfield’s office. The gathering aims to arrange a state Bull Moose Convention and related matters. He reports daily assurances of support from Republicans and Democrats hoping for the gubernatorial nomination.
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Cleveland
Provisional
Progressive Party Committee For
Ohio
Jas. Garfield
Erskine
Morgan's Captor Bent Dies in Cincinnati
Attorney Louis Hamilton Bent famed for capturing Confederate raider General John Morgan died at his Cincinnati home. In 1863 he led a battalion of the Third Ohio and pursued Morgan from Ohio into West Virginia, finally trapping him near Salineville after a five day chase.
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Cincinnati
Aug.t
Lous Hamilton Bent
John Morgan
Third Ohio
Parkersburg
W. Va
Morgan
Ohio
Salineville
Probate court guardians and bonds in multiple estates
In the probate docket several estates show guardians appointed or bond amounts filed including L A Snyder guardian for Lorna R Ryan with bond 4000 Johnston Montgomery insane with additional bond 30 Ella C Shannon probate will applications for Daniel L Fritsch Anna Warnecke inventory Lavina Johnston first account issued Thomas Farrington public sale order Walter A Yocum guardian David E Yocum bond 200 lease petition Elizabeth Appleman and Helen Wesley juvenile affidavits Alice A Shane order to appraise Sarah E Underwood administrator bond 2000 James W Vaughn administrator appointment Ida J Vaughan notices to next of kin
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Lorna R. Ryan
L. A. Snyder
Johnston S. Montgomery
Ella C. Shannon
Daniel L. Fritsch
Anna Warnecke
Lavina Johnston
Thomas Farrington
Walter A. Yocum
David E. Yocum
Elizabeth Appleman
Helen Wesley
Alice A. Shane
Sarah E. Underwood
Joseph W. Underwood
James W. Vaughn
Ida J. Vaughan
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