Washington Gossip on Changes in That Department and New Men
Washington gossip notes Gen Grosvenor of Ohio loses renomination after 20 years as a Republican leader. Champ Clark and Grosvenor, famed partisans, remain warm personal friends. Reports suggest Moody may retire, Bonaparte could leave the Navy for justice, and Ambassador Meyer may take over the department in St Petersburg.
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Ashin
Congress
Gen. Grosvenor
Ohio
House
Champ Clark
Missouri
Grosvenor pushes third term idea for Roosevelt
In a series of interviews EN Grosvenor argues against the two term limit, labeling it air rot and citing George Washington as non binding. The prominent Republican leader, nicknamed Old Figures, was tied to John Kennedy for a famed election forecast and later helped form the industrial commission. Kennedy earned $5,000 yearly as a commissioner.
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EN. Grosvenor
Congress
Theodore Roosevelt
George Washington
Grosvenor
John Kennedy
Kennedy
Industrial Commission
President to Move Bonaparte to Attorney General Post
The president plans to shift Secretary Bonaparte from the Navy to the office of attorney general as part of a broader cabinet reshuffle. This follows a precedent set when Moody was moved from the Navy to lead the Department of Justice, with some Navy officers questioning the practice.
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Secreary Bonaparte
Navy Department
United States
Atorney
Moody
Navy
Department of Pattee
Knox declines Supreme Court seat thrice amid Roosevelt offers
Senator Knox of Pennsylvania repeatedly refused the U S Supreme Court appointment while President Roosevelt pressed for him after Justice Brown announced retirement. Knox cited duty to Pennsylvanian constituents and a belief the court needed veteran jurists like John M Harlan, who had urged retirement.
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TIS
Caesar
Supreme Bench of
United States
Knox
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
Brown
Senate
Pennsylvana
Shiras
Harlan
Roosevelt Was Willing, and Mr. Harlan
John M. Harlan
Supreme Bench
Fie
The Noble Red Man Visits Washington Hotel Host Speaks
A portrayal of Native American visitors in Washington during Congress sessions. Hotelier Beveridge recalls entertaining Indians for decades at his establishment, noting peaceful relations and a history that includes the Sioux embassy post Custer battle. He mentions leaders like Red Cloud and Crazy Horse.
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Washington
Congress
Pennsylvania
Beveridge
United States
Mr. Beveridge
Custer
Red Cloud
Crazy Horse
Ol¢ Crazy Horse
Sitting Bull
Mr Bryan and Taft Compared in Philippine Debate
The Manila American notes Mr Bryans insistence on a stable government before independence, likening his stance to Judge Taft s approach. It argues Bryan courted insurgent support in 1900, then later echoed Taft in the islands. The piece concludes Americans rarely support pulling out, fearing chaos and foreign interference.
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Bryan
Manila
Taft
Washington Star
McKinley
Aguinaldo
Mr. McKinley
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Devery
Boston
Plot Centered on Judge Parker and Northern Democratic Struggles
The Chicago Chronicle notes Judge Parker favors a southern Democratic candidate to ease northern disruption caused by Bryan and Hearst. It argues Parker’s stance may fail to unite northern Democrats who have drifted from party traditions. Parker himself says the situation is so bad that neither a southern candidate nor anything else could worsen it.
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Judge Parker
William J. Bryan
William R. Hearst
The
Chicago Chronicle
Bryan
Hearst
North
Democratic chatter and tariff talk across papers
A compilation notes varied political opinions from newspapers about 1908 candidates and tariff policy. It highlights Democratic chatter on Bryan Hearst Parker Roosevelt and tax receipts improving, with remarks on Parker's Mississippi visit and preference for McClellan among New York figures.
Ohio lawmakers pass ballot reform and witness immunity measures
The Ohio senate and house advance reforms including repealing the Dana law to allow repeat candidacies on ballots and enacting witness immunity in prosecutions under the anti trust law. Additional actions include bank regulation, railway commission changes, and salaries for lawmakers funded from the treasury.
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Columbus
Senate
House
Chouse
State Board of Commerce
Ohio Bankers’ Association
Railway Commission
Guthrie
Assembly
Dever
Tom L. Johnson
Stockwell
Bridge Trust
Railway Rate Commission
General Assembly
Drake Committee Delays Work and Targets County Bank Deposits
Senator Drake, head of the Cincinnati investigate committee, said work will not resume before April 24. The initial task is to summon Hamilton banks officers to verify if they paid interest on county deposits handled by Treasurer Hynicka or his predecessors. Miami and Second National Banks of Hamilton are named as the institutions.
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Columbus
Drake
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Hynicka
Miami
Second National Banks of
Freight train collision near Delta injures cars
A freight train at the Delta Ohio depot was rear-ended by a live stock train as a fast mail train passed at about a mile a minute. The passenger engine derailed the baggage car and two Pullmans telescoped on a 30 foot high embankment.
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Delta, O
Western Ohio tractionines cut fares north and east
Lima reports the Western Ohio tractionines have announced fare cuts to points north and east including Toledo. Rates drop from 10 to 20 cents with substantial reductions on round trip tickets, claimed to be caused by two cent fares on steam lines.
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Lima
Western Ohio Tractionines
Toledo
Possible temporary governorship in Ohio facts
Columbus March 80 It is possible that after the adjournment of the general assembly Gov Harris may be asked by Gov Pattison to perform the duties of governor tempor arily.
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Columbus
Harris
Pattison
Man Arrested for Drunkenness Dies in County Jail
Louis Lenning, arrested in Vernon Ohio on a drunkenness charge, expressed a wish to die, and was later found dead of alcoholism in his jail cell by another inmate the following morning.
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Mr. Vernon
Louis Lenning
Stabbed in the Back in Youngstown Fight
In Youngstown on April 2 George Pinkbitch was stabbed in the back during a fight with John Crowley who authorities say will prove fatal. Crosier has not been arrested.
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Youngstown
George Pinkbitch
Gwaald
John Crowley
Crosier
Lewistown reservoir threatens bank as gale drives flood
Bellefontaine Ohio March 31 The Lewistown reservoir roars under a heavy gale with waters pressing the south bank and residents racing to safety in darkness and rain. North of Lakeview a break prompted a village effort piling sand and fodder to hold back the surge while experts warn the break may worsen.
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Bellefontaine
Lewistown
Lakeview
Governor Pattison’s Condition Stays Stable
Columbus report April 2 states at 11 PM physicians say Gov Pattison has slept well with no changes in temperature pulse or respiration in the last 24 hours. The bulletin notes there is nothing else of interest to report and calls for a good night.
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Columbus
Saloonist Chas Scheid Ends Life Over Aikin Bill Fear
In Sandusky Ohio on March 31 Charles Scheid, a 49 year old retired saloonist, shot himself in the head after worrying the Aikin bill would lower saloon property values. He was found by his wife at the foot of the basement stairs.
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Sandusky
Chas. Scheid
Dodson Convicted of Murder in First Degree
Cincinnati April 2. Jury returns guilty verdict in Daniel Dodson case with mercy recommendation. Dodson condemned to life in the Ohio penitentiary for the murder of saloon keeper Henry Raisch, escaping the electric chair.
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Dodson
Cincinnati
Daniel Dodson
Ohio
Henry Raisch
Delaware Colored Butler Charged With Forgery
Lou Johnson, a colored butler for Mrs. Lyman S. Covell, widow of a rich jeweler, is jailed on forgery charges. Since his arrest authorities report about $00,000 in irregular and questionable papers, orders, and notes scattered through Delaware.
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Delaware
Lou Johnson
Lyman S. Covell
Senate Approves Joint Panel to Codify Insurance Laws
Columbus Ohio March 30. The senate adopted a house joint resolution creating a joint legislative commission to sit after adjournment and codify and revise the state insurance laws. They will report at the next session.
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Columbus
Senate
House
General Assembly
Harper bill to cut Aiken tax pushed to temperance panel
Columbus March 30. Senator West moves the Harper bill to reduce the Aiken tax to 500 dollars. The temperance committee is split 3 to 2 against the measure and it is unlikely to be reported.
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Columbus
West
Harper
Committee On Temperance
River floods Peck's addition as Great Miami tops 12 feet
The Great Miami river reached 12 feet on Friday afternoon and continues rising at about two inches per hour. Backwater has inundated Peck's addition causing great discomfort to residents.
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Hamilton
Miami
Peck's
Paine Moves to Take Up Light Franchise Bill
In Columbus on March 31 Paine moved to suspend the rules to take up the light franchise bill. Bassett had defeated the proposition Thursday. The motion to take up the bill carried 6 to 9.
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Columbus
Paine
Bassett
River Flood Reaches 42 Feet as Gauge Rises
In Cincinnati at midnight the river stood 42 feet on the water works gauge and rose three inches per hour. Officials predict the water may reach 45 feet by daybreak Saturday.
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Cincinnati
Trainman injured by box car rim dies at once
Washington D. C. April a2 Struck by the corner of a heavy box car moving opposite while leaning from his engine on the B and O track Fireman Frank Irwin of Columbus was so badly injured that he died at Jeter.
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Washington D. WH. O
Frank Irwin
Columbus
Jeter
Miners Oppose Wage Increase in Southwestern Ohio
Wellaton Ohio April 2. Operators controlling a large share of output in Southwestern Ohio oppose granting the wage increase demanded by the miners. The district has about 5 800 miners.
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Wellaton
Ohio
Dever Bill Secures Witness Attendance Immunity Vote
Columbus Ohio April 2 The Dever bill passed the senate by a 22 to 6 vote to require witness attendance in trust investigations and grant immunity from prosecution.
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Columbus
Dever
Senate
Terrible scalp humor cured with Cuticura trio
Miss Mayzie C Atkins of East Orleans Massachusetts reports relief from a yearlong scalp condition after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent Pills. She says sores healed itching stopped and hair became soft and silky. March 19 1905.
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Mayzie C. Atkins
East Orleans
Mass
Special Rates Trick at City Hotel
A traveler recounts staying at a hotel with a deceptive system. The landlord touts so called special rates of 1.50 a day and 1.25 for doubles, but the regular rate is actually one dollar. The guest pays 15 cents on a slip and leaves, while a companion laughs at the ruse.
Botanic Blood Balm Promises Cure For Blood Poison
An advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm cures blood poisoning skin eruptions ulcers hair loss bone pain and rheumatism and even cancer by destroying poison in the blood. It markets itself as a thirty year tested remedy made of botanic ingredients, with $1 large bottle and free sample by mail from the Blood Balm Co. in Atlanta.
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Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Vaudeville Fortune Turns Legal Scholar to Entertainer
A Detroit Free Press quip recalls a lawyer who nearly starved after graduation yet found prosperity in vaudeville. He says he practiced law poorly but struck it rich performing feats like balancing a barrel on his feet while on his head.
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Detroit Free Press
Garfield Tea Promises Health Benefits For All Ages
As Soon as Spring Comes the need of Garfield Tea is keenly felt. This wonderful herb medicine surhas the blood, cleanses the system, clears the complexion and insures a natural action of the liver, kidneys, stomach and bowels. Good for young and old, at all seasons.
Observer comments on calendars and birthdays
A Yonkers Statesman quotation from the Observer of Events and Things notes that some girls inspect new calendars for red birthday reminders, illustrating superstition or self concern about upcoming dates.
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Yonkers Statesman
One Size Smaller After Allen's Foot-Fase Cure
Advertisement for Allen's Foot-Fase a remedy for swollen sweating hot and aching feet. Sold at druggists for 25 cents with a trial package offered free. Address A. R. Olmsted Le Roy New York. No substitute.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Two Can Live Cheaply Says Old Saying
The clever exchange jokes about two living as cheaply as one and a couple’s frugality. The quip notes that once wealth nears a goal, it must be given up. A judge remarks that greatness lies in avoiding stagnant paths and changing direction when needed.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Kidney Pills Relief Aid Reported by Newark Man
Richard M. Pearce of 881 Sn Orange St Newark says a cold during bed weather caused heavy cold and back and kidney pain. He describes severe kidney congestion, whirling headaches, and extreme weakness before trying Dawn's Kidney Pills which helped him recover.
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Richard M. Pearce
Orange St
Newark
N.d
Dawn
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Parker
Missiaaipi
Soula Globe Democrat
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Lewistown Reservoir
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