Ohio House Advances Short Ballot in Constitutional Reforms
In Columbus, the Ohio House pushed through Warnes resolutions to submit a constitutional amendment for a short ballot covering state, county, and legislative offices. The vote advanced three ballot measures and additional reforms, including a Nye resolution on women and children. The test vote on the general ballot was 89 to 9 in favor, with a separate 78 to 0 tally approving the short ballot for county and township offices with potential uniform government structures statewide.
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Cardinal Gibbons to Leave for Rome Amid Turbulence
Cardinal Gibbons cancels engagements and plans a rapid departure from Pittehuns to a port from which he will sail to Rome. International Harvester announces plant in Auburn will ship machinery to Europe amid unrest. In Spain, 32 anarchists are arrested over suspected monarchy attack. In Louisiana, Mia Della Etroud killed her husband with Edward Beeler present.
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First steps toward conserving Ohio natural resources
April 11. The house passed Beyer bills to have Ohio State University trustees buy tax-forfeited lands and plant them as tree ravines under state supervision. Private forests would be taxed at nominal rates, with one-eighth acre planted to trees worth 179 per acre, aimed at protecting from floods.
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Beyer
Ohio State University
Laborers Imported to Dayton Face Crooks Warning
Dayton talks reveal 6,000 laborers planned for city cleaning and rehabilitation with aim to make many citizens. About 1,000 imported so far, including a Chicago gang. Officials report a large number of these workers are professional crooks.
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General Drummond summoned for incitement to crime in London
London April 17 Flora Drummond known as the general a suffragist leader received a summons to appear in How Street police court tomorrow on a charge of inciting to crime Annie Kenney was summoned earlier under the same statute The Women s Social Political union fear bans on Sunday meetings and Kier Hardie Labour leader protested in the House of Commons saying disturbances stem from irresponsible youths Also noted Rev George Washington C Boot pastor of Calvary Weeley resigned to preach abroad
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Garber Backs Saltzgaber for Pension Post
Washington April 17 Harvey C Garter backs former State Senator Saltzgaber of Van Wert for the pension commissionership. Dr Genteh of New Philadelphia is the choice of Senator Pomerene and Ohio House Democrats.
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Ohio
City watersworks sinking fund buys own bonds
The sinking fund commission of the city waterworks department, created recently, purchased the $18,000 city bond sold for paying Right and Walnut streets. The offer was at par with accrued interest. The bond bears 4 percent interest.
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Victim of Thugs Found Under Railroad Trestle
April 17 Masatlion reports a man identified as Kimer Smart was found beneath a railroad trestle with a broken hip bruises and missing money. Authorities believe he was assaulted and thrown by thugs.
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Kimer Smart
Fire Rages Through Black Hills Town as Cavalry Rush
Destructive forest fires sweep the Black Hills near Deadwood South Dakota on April 1. Flames reportedly stretch miles and threaten Custer and surrounding areas as rescuers from Fort Meade rush to scene amid danger to the town.
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Bitter Rivals for Presidency and Mexican Crisis
Washington, April 17. The collapse of the Huerta government and the rise of the Intervolution under Diaz threaten renewed hostilities in Mexico as Julio Medro and Francisco Gonzales Gante warn of a northward revolution. Gante says Huerta and Diaz are strained over the presidency and 3,000 federal troops guard the national palace while Diaz’s forces withdraw elsewhere. Secretary of War Garrison leaves the decision on 600 Mexican federals and Yaqui Indians held by U S troops to Secretary Bryan. The prisoners, defeated federals, have strained Uncle Sam’s rations at about 2500 dollars daily and tie up soldiers guarding them awaiting a state department decision before they can be released.
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State Department
Netinal progress cited in energy study report
A brief item notes progress in advancing energy research, highlighting AVION projects and related funding. Authorities emphasize steady advances in energy efficiency and breakthrough tests, with researchers detailing experimental milestones and potential timelines for scalable use.
Live Stock and Grain Prices in Eastern Markets
Cattle and hog markets across major cities report varied prices and receipts. Chicago notes Hoover cattle at 7.25 to 7.50, Texas steers around 6. Per head counts show cattle, hogs, and sheep totals in thousands, with wheat and corn quotes alongside. Cleveland and Cincinnati feature similar session figures, including prices for young cattle, hogs, and sheep, and receipts for cattle, hogs, sheep, and calves.
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Ohio
Mob Charged Police in Paterson Silk Strike
A mob of about six thousand silk strikers and sympathizers attacked a police patrol wagon in Paterson New Jersey. Stones shattered the curtains and a gun fired as police charged the crowd, which dispersed after another volley. Policeman Henry O'Brien was badly cut and struck on the head.
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Utility bill creates physical valuation for utilities
In Columbes Ohio on April 1 the Milla public utilities bill moves to overhaul the three public service commissioners. It provides for physical valuation of utilities, sets a framework to compare private and public costs, and allows direct Supreme Court review of commission orders.
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Mille Dee
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Democrats Weigh Tariff Fight Over Underwood Bill
Washington April 1 President Wilson allegedly pressured Democratic lawmakers to back the Underwood tariff plan. The caucus approved the free raw wool provision by a 190 to 42 vote after an amendment for a 15 percent ad valorem on raw wool. Representative Dies argued Congress originations tariffs, while Representative Alexander warned of party punishment for opposition. Underwood defended the measure as fair and broadly beneficial.
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Wilcom
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Dies
Texas
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Legislator Expelled from New Hampshire House
Concord New Hampshire April 17 Clifford L Bnow a Manchester representative was expelled by a vote of 128 to 176 after a special committee found him guilty of offering to sell his vote on several occasions the action followed an investigation into alleged vote trading.
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Clifford L. Bnow
House of Representatives
Manchester
Bridge Carpenter killed in Coshocton lumber mishap
Daniel Smith, 25, of Whipple, was crushed to death when heavy bridge timbers toppled on him while he and partner Joineon McCoy, also injured with a broken leg, were attempting to clear a pile of lumber. The accident occurred in Coshocton on April 17.
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