Ohio constitutional convention to meet in Chillicothe May 9
Delegates accept Chillicothe as the May 9 session site and vote against public printing of debates in favor of saving funds for advertising the convention. The plan to direct the committee on arrangement to craft liquor license amendments faces opposition, while several new proposals seek broader reforms including recall and initiative measures.
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Smith
Hamilton
Phraeology
Anderson
Committee On Arrangement and
Chillicothe
Bigey
Dele Watson
Guernsey
Zrew Bitter
Marietta
Fess
Harris
Ashtabula
Taggart
Wayne
Miler
Miller
Fairfield
General Assembly
Ohio
Crosser
Frustrated Friday session at constitutional convention
The convention failed to hold a Friday session for the third time as many delegates left town. A call of the house revealed no quorum and adjournment followed. Delegate Beatty plans a conference of initiative and referendum supporters to gauge votes for the I and R proposal.
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Beatty
Wood County
Richard A. Beatty
Ohio initiative and referendum plan outlined by convention
The article explains how Ohio residents can use the initiative and referendum under the convention’s proposal. It covers petition thresholds, filing with the secretary of state, legislative action or public vote, and the concept of competing measures. It notes six propositions already agreed for submission to the people and quotes President Bigelow praising the measure as a path to real popular government.
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Fackler
Cuyahoga
Food and Dairy
Ohio
President Bigelow
America
Union
Commonwealth
Ohio State Board of Commerce
Coast aviator Cal Rogers dies in Long Beach crash
Cal Rogers, famed coast to coast flyer, is killed when his biplane plunges 250 feet into the Long Beach breakers. Spectators rush into the surf for relics as police fight off souvenir seekers. Rogers had crossed the continent from Sheepshead Bay to the Pacific in 49 days, flying 4,231 miles with numerous repairs en route.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Calbraith Perry Rodgers
Long Beach
Rodgers
Pasadena
Long Heach
Pacific Ocean
Cal” Rogers
Sheepshead Bay
N. Y
Pacific Coast
Wilson Robbed at Hotel Sherman During Campaign Visit
Gov Woodrow Wilson's suite at the Hotel Sherman was broken into by "room workers" who stole a suitcase of private correspondence and papers while he met priests at St Mary's rectory. The 2 to 3 pm theft left silver and toiletries behind. discovery occurred at 2:30 pm upon the governor's return.
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Chicago
Woodrow Wilson
Sherman
New Jersey
St. Mary’s Rectory
P. J. O'Callaghan
Indicted for Murder in Maine Court Battle Ahead
Augusta Maine Elsa Hobbs Raymond remains jailed after being indicted for the murder of Mattie Hackett. She awaits trial as coverage predicts a dramatic fight for freedom, noting Maine has no capital punishment. In Canton Ohio aviator David Neil survives a biplane crash after a 50 foot fall, suffering only back and head injuries.
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Augusta
Elsa Hobbs Raymond
Kennebec
Mattie Hackett
Raymond
Maine
Canton
David Neil
Neil
Architect Ulrich Dies Before Dedicatory Mass at St Elizabeth’s
Baltimore architect Robert C. Ulrich died at his home just as he prepared to attend the dedicatory high mass for the church he designed, St Elizabeth’s. After months of labor he watched his plans take form and was set to attend the initial service when he collapsed in his room.
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Baltimore
St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church
Robert C. Ulrich
Senator Smith In Elevator Altercation at Ebbitt House
Arizona Senator Marcus A. Smith reportedly exchanged blows with a colored elevator conductor at the Ebbitt House after a dispute over elevator direction. Proprieter Co F B Schutte confirmed the clash occurred and noted the senator delivered a severe drubbing to the elevator operator.
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Washington
Marcus A. Smith
Arizona
New Ebbitt House
Smith
Co. F. B Schutte
Brannigan Dies by Self Inflicted Strangling in Jail
Martin Brannigan aged about 26 hanged himself with suspenders in his county jail cell after being moved from the city hospital where he was confined for delirium tremens. He had been found with a frozen foot in the railroad yards on March 20 and had recently shown violent behavior.
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Brannigan
Springfield
Martin Brannigan
Rescued Miner Survives 97 Hours in 130-Foot Shaft
Henry Perman was rescued from the Manitou mine near Globe Arizona after 97 hours trapped in four feet of water at the shaft bottom. Food was sent down a pipe and doctors report no lasting harm from the cave in.
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Globe, Ariz
Henry Perman
Manitou
Globe
Perman
West Indies Trade Pact Outlook From Ottawa Conference
Ottawa reports that final results of Canadian West Indian trade talks will be announced after sessions end next Tuesday. The agreement is expected to be wide in scope with a mutual preferential tariff on a list of key export and import items for both sides.
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Ottawa
Ont
Dominion
Islands
Fire destroys Place Tea Co building in Toledo
A blaze at 316 Monroe Street in Toledo wiped out the Place Tea Co and several small stores. About 300 canaries died from smoke and over 100 fancy goldfish perished in aquariums during the fire.
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Toledo
Monroe Street
Place Tea Co
Five Passengers Hurt In Fast Derailed Train
In St Louis county near Barretts Station Missouri Pacific train No 2 eastbound from Kansas City derailed on a curve. Five passengers were slightly injured while about 300 passengers panicked as officials reported speeds from 25 to 60 miles per hour. A railway mail clerk cited 50 miles per hour.
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Missouri Pacific
Kansas City
Barrett's Station
St. Louis County
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