Ohio Legislatures Charged With Widening Machine Rule
Representative Cappelle lambasted the last Ohio Legislature, urging drastic reforms and accusing Governor Cox of assembling a powerful state machine. He criticized appointive commissions and warned the legislature’s work was unsavory. In Washington, a tariff linked pottery wage probe began, with Commerce Department officials investigating potential wage reductions.
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Income Tax Plans in Tariff Debate Stir House Action
Washington May 6 the House set to dispose of income and tariff provisions amid Democratic leadership expectations. Debates centered on a five percent tariff on foreign goods, tax timing after 1913, and insurance company burdens. Mondell urged freeing rag imports, while Underwood defended existing clean rag controls. Northwest Republicans attacked free flour. lumber and wood pulp provisions were defeated. A birthday toast to Underwood punctuated the session as Senate planning continued on tax specifics. The Athens incident reports King George of Greece’s assassin’s death by own action, while Madrid and Paris note security concerns about monarchs. Directors of the Miners and Mechanics Bank plan new North Fourth Street building. Idle Hour remains uncertain.
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Money Package Missing 14300 In Bank But Pages Found
A theft in Oakland on May 6 involved 13 one hundred dollar bills totaling 14 300 dollars from an express package sent from Washington to Central National Bank. Special agents investigate as the package arrived and contained clipped magazine pages matching the weight and size of the missing notes.
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Expulsion of Members From New Haven Political Equality Club
In New Haven on May 6 the Political Equality Club expelled twelve members including president Mrs. T. S. McDermott and vice president Mrs. Augusta Traup for forming a separate faction within the club without consent. The action accuses the group of using unfair methods to seize control.
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Militant Suffragette Plots Bomb at Grand Hotel
London reports a militant suffragette Ada Ward caught placing a tin bomb at the Grand Hotel entrance crowded with American tourists. The device bore a Votes for Women card and fuse lit. Parish church in St Catherine’s burned, police link to suffragette activity. Church pastor saw three women inside before fire. Syracuse riot inflicts injuries as striking Italian workers clash with police near Bishop Grimes residence. militia called out to restore order. Seven officers hurt and two strikers shot.
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Railroads plan referendum to suspend full crew law
A conference of railway vice presidents and general managers announced a referendum effort to suspend Missouri’s full crew law of 1913. If petitions reach five percent in eleven districts, the law will be suspended until a statewide vote in November 1914. The act requires two brakemen on passenger trains of six or more cars and three brakemen on freight trains of forty or more cars, costing railroads about $700,000 yearly.
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Governor asks troops after Bluefield polling riot reports
Charleston West Virginia May 6 Gov Hatfield was asked to dispatch troops to Bluefield to preserve order at the polls amid rioting. Clerks of elections were said to have refused to sign ballots and the Bluefield company commander ordered his men to stand ready for future orders.
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Cabinet Meeting Deliberates on Mexican Issues and Appointments
Washington May 6 President Wilson presided over a cabinet session addressing Mexican problems and prospective state appointments. No announcements were made and no conclusion reached on Saturday half holidays for government workers.
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Judge Goff to Draw Retired Judge Pay in Senate Term
Washington May 6 Senator Nathan Goff of West Virginia will receive his Senate salary plus $7,000 as full pay of a retired federal circuit judge, making his total during the term equivalent to an Associate Justice. Comptroller Tracewell ruled the retired judge lacks judicial duties and is not in a second government position, aligning with Senate views on constitutional office.
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Johnson jury selection continues in white slave act case
In Chicago on May 6 the federal court pursued jury selection for Jack Johnson’s trial on the white slave act charge. Twelve veniremen were questioned to uncover prejudice against boxing or the Negro race. One juror admitted bias due to Johnson's first wife’s death.
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District Missionary Convention to be Held in Jewett
The District Missionary Society of the M. E. church will hold its convention in Jewett on Wednesday with strong representation from local churches. Delegates will travel to Jewett on the morning train.
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Inter-State League President to Attend Steubenville Opener
President Charles Dawson of the Inter-State League will visit Steubenville for the season opener against Canton. Infielder Flannery, from Mobile, arrives and expects to debut as a Stub in tomorrow's game, likely at third or short. Second baseman Murray nurses an ailing arm, with Mike Mullins shifting to second base temporarily.
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Canton
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Mobile
Alabama
Cox vetoes bill for eastern state normal school
Columbus May 6 Governor Cox vetoed Senator Moore of Jefferson county bill to erect a state normal school in eastern Ohio citing existing schools in Bowling Green and Kent as sufficient. He says only by proven need through operation should a new institution be authorized. Gov signed a separate constitutional amendment bill creating a common pleas judge for each county.
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Man Arrested After Alikanna Wife Suspect
Sheriff Huscroft and Officer Ward rushed to Alikanna on Tuesday morning and placed Robert Brown in jail amid his protests. The wife, described as hiding nearby, escaped harm as authorities plan to bring Brown before Squire Lawler for a Canton workhouse term this summer.
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New York Stock Market Quotations Recorded
Quotations furnished to A Douglas Steubenville Ohio by Moore Leonard Lewis New York and Pittsburg. Amalgamated Copper and American Sugar figures listed with various trading references. Pittsburg stocks show La Belle and Coal listings with listed prices and offerings.
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Ohio liquor law praised at national dealers meet
The National Wholesale Liquor Dealers Association opened a three day session in Louisville. Ohio’s new license law and the federal Webb law dominated talks. Dealers called Ohio’s regulation among the most advanced. The convention planned to push other states to follow Ohio’s lead.
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Builder to Erect Tabernacle for Sunday Meetings
Reverend J M Robinson received a letter from J H Spiel of McKean Pennsylvania, builder of Billy Sunday tabernacles, stating they will arrive August 1 to erect the tabernacle. Spiel sent tools to be stored until work begins, noting South Bend meetings have started well and a great revival is anticipated.
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Harris held for court on incest charge
Squire Lawler held John W. Harris of New Alexandria station for the action of the grand jury on an incest charge in default of a $2,000 bond.
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John W. Harris
New Alexandria Station
Submarine Torpedo Boat H I Launched in San Francisco
The U S torpedo boat H I was launched in San Francisco on May 6. Miss Leslie Jean Meakin of Montreal christened the vessel during the ceremony.
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Montreal
Canada
Success Half Holiday Parade To General Celebration
Twenty two parties signaled for participation in tomorrow’s big parade with listed automobilists including John Butler George A Spies G E Wisener John H Steen Collins Bros Ross and Kane Garage Automobile and Motor Boat Co six machines and six more from each firm The parade forms on Washington Street marching north to Market then east to Fourth and Slack then south to Adam east to South Third north to Market west to Fourth north on North Fourth to Logan west to Logan to Fifth south to North east to North to Lake Erie Avenue and disbands at the ball park The start is 1 30 pm with arrivals by 1 15 pm A ball game is expected to attract a large crowd as Manager Montgomery reports the team in good shape The list of stores closing for the day grows making it a memorable celebration.
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Bank Awards Contract for New Pittsburg Building
The Peoples Bank awarded the contract for its new bank building to Contractor Kitenen of Pittsburg, formerly with the international firm James Stewart & Co. The old structures will be razed promptly to make way for the handsome new facility.
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Weirton Development Co Forms Growth Project Near Weirton
A new firm, the Weirton Development Co, is organized to build on recently opened land near Weirton. Grading has begun and a 30 house contract was let. D. M. Weir and F. S. Loeb are overseeing 25 houses with 100 more applications. Officers include President D. M. Weir, VP Bert Lee, Secretary Harry May, General Manager and Treasurer F. S. Loeb, E. L. Crememyer, I Sulzbacher.
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