Fraud Charged By Governor Cox
Columbus. Aug. 7. Governor Cox counters claims by the Equity association of Cleveland that allied Democrats used unlawful means to block referendum petitions on Warnes and Kilpatrick taxation measures. He notes many petitions show forged signatures and accuses the Equity group of using the same methods seen in Groen worken’s compensation petition. Former Assistant Attorney General Miller, local counsel for the Equity, also spoke.
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Columbus
Equity Association of
Cleveland
Unien
Warnes
Vining Linked to Referendum Case in Cleveland Scandal
Former Ohio House Speaker S J Vining of Mercer County implicated in alleged bid to block referendum petitions. Detectaphone tapes reportedly capture talks between Vining and Deputy Auditor C O Meekison, who is under arrest for burglary attempts on the Equity Association in Cleveland. Governor Cox ties forged signatures to Warnes and Kilpatrick petitions and cites multiple arrests for perjury connected to the workers compensation referendum. Prosecutors and lawyers outline evidence as investigations focus on Meekison and allied lobbyists aiming to block the referendum and secure deputy tax commissioner jobs for county politicians.
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Vining
House of Representatives
S. J. Vining
Mercer County
C.O. Meekison
Henry Eputy
Cleveland
Cox
Moolkinen
Dunbar
Miller
Statehouse
Kilpatrick
Meelson
Henry County
Warnes
Meekison Charged In Attempted Burglary Plot
Cuyahoga County Auditor Charles T. Prestien says Charles Meekison under 35,000 dollars and on a charge of attempting to burglarize Ohio Haulty association offices pressed him to hire two yeggmen to aid the burglary to stop referendum petitions. Prestien claims he declined and was drawn into the plan during a midnight Gilsey hotel meeting. Meekison allegedly sought immunity and claimed the only way to prevent filing petitions was to go ahead.
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Cuyahoga County
Cleveland
Charles T. Prestien
C. C
Ohio Haulty Association
Warnes
Prestien
Meekison
Gilsey
Tten
Cherley
Henry County
Simpst
Mears Completes World Trip Faster Than Record
John Henry Mears, special commissioner of the Evening Sun, returned to New York from a July 2 departure on a world journey setting a new record with a total time of 85 days 21 hours 35 minutes and 45.0 seconds. The previous mark by Andrea Jadg er Behmidt stood at 39 days 19 hours 2 minutes 37.46 seconds.
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New York
John Henry Mears
Evening Sun
Andrea Jadger- Behmidt
Paris Excelsior
Meare
Lind to Lead U S Envoy Voyage to Mexico
Ex Governor John Lind, the president's mediator in Mexico, will travel aboard the battleship New Hampshire from Galveston to Vera Cruz, aiming to push for a constitutional election process and Huerta's retirement. Lind, 59, Swedish-born former Minnesota governor and longtime Democrat, lost his left arm in youth.
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Lind
Washington
John Lind
Minnesota
United States
New Hampshire
Galveston
Vera Cruz
City of
Sweden
New Ulm
United States Land Office
Trasy
Minn
Congress
Minnesota Volunteers
Minneapolis
Currency bill conference urged by bankers nationwide
New York August 7 th e American Bankers Association called bankers across the country to a nation wide conference in Chicago to press action on the currency bill. The meeting hinges on the Democratic caucus in the house on August 11 but bankers expect support for the administration measure. Arthur Barton Hepburn of Chase National Bank signed the summons. Also reported death Julia Lorillard Butterfield widow of General Daniel Butterfield aged 92 at her summer home in Cold Springs New York, noted for society prominence.
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New York
American Bankers’ Association
House
A. Barton Hepburn
Chase National Bank
Chicago
Butterfield
Cold Springs
Julia Lorillard Butterfield
Iate
Daniel Butterfield
Diegel seeks parole after pardon bid fails
Columbus Aug 7 Rodney J Diegel former sergeant at arms of the state Senate withdrew his pardon petitions from Governor Cox and sent them to the state board of administration He now seeks a parole within the board s power that would grant conditional freedom in connection with legislative bribery case
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Columbus
Rodney J. Diegel
State Senate
Cox
State Board of Administration
State Board
Whitlock Lands Job An Ohio figure eyed for diplomatic post
Washington chatter centers on Mayor Hiana Whitlock of Toledo as a possible diplomatic appointee. Cleveland Mayor Newton D. Baker, in town, indicated Whitlock likely to be recognized from Ohio. The quirky exchange references a palm oil appointment and a valedictorian boast, reflecting a faded transcription.
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Washington
Hiana Whitlock
Toledo
Newton D. Baker
Cleveland
Sulzer Campaign Fund Spotlight on $5,000 Inquiry
A legislative committee probes Governor Silzer's campaign fund, finding at least $5,000 more than sworn statements show. Testimony from bank officials and witnesses links the funds to the governor and a Met. 22, 1912 rail deal as the committee considers possible repercussions.
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Witneye
Seuletory
New York
Mann
Ps Siinerses
Arms Embargo Debate Shrugs Off Mediation Plan
Washington reports two Mexico related developments as Sen Clark Rep Wy criticizes Wilson policy while Col Eduardo Hay testifies to the senate foreign relations committee. Hay urges lifting the arms embargo to aid Mexican Constitutionalists, saying Huerta could fall in 90 days if arms flow. Lind to Mexico City expected. New Hampshire detailed for Vera Cruz transport.
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Aus
Clark
Rep. Wyo
Mexico
Wilson
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Eduardo Hay
Huerta
State Department
Mark Inc Ume
Lind
Mexico City
New Hampshire
Vera Cruz
Hay
Mexican
House of Deputies
Carranza
Constitutionaliste
Senate
Constitutional Party
Carrones
Buy
Ohioans Mentioned Again by Mulhall at Taft Headquarters
Washington reports cite Colonel M. M. Mulhall of Columbus sending a May 25 1908 letter to Secretary Schwedtman describing a Taft headquarters visit. The letter notes Ohio figures Williams Ellis Watts and Vorys drafting the platform and advising a private Chicago hearing before adoption. Emery the manufacturers counsel outlined lobbying to urge pro favored legislation.
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Schwedtman
M. M. Mulhall
Columbus
Taft
Mulhall
House
Probhers
Henry A. Williams
State Committee
Vorys
Williams
Wade H. Ellis
FP. Watts
Messrs
Willams
Ellis
Watts
Ohio
van Cleave
Chicago
Snally
James A. Emery
National Association of Manufacturers
Emery
Association
Congress
Banking bill faces caucus vote in Democratic stronghold
Washington Aug 7 a canvass under Representative Underwood shows the administration bank ing and currency bill likely to pass in the Democratic caucus by a large margin. Insurgents will opposition in caucus but Republicans may support. Rep Clana of Virginia predicts House passage around Sept 15. Senate action expected to extend emergency currency with Lea proposing a $750 million plan.
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Underwood
House
Clana
Virginia
Committee On Banking and Currency
Spd
Senate
Lea
Tennessee
Aldrich- Vreeland
Bilt
Songator Lea
Whalers of Norway Beginnings of a Whaling Era
Norway's whaling industry began in the early 17th century with seasonal hunts along the North Sea and Norwegian coast, expanding to Arctic waters as svelte ships and driven crews pursued whale, seal, and other marine harvests for coastal towns and merchant trade.
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Relieved by Death After 27 Years Bedridden in Missouri
Wellington Missouri August 7 Thomas P Lockhart died after 27 years in bed practically immobile His joints were eased so only a shoulder shrug and finger movements on the right hand remained He had written an autobiographical book from his bed sufficient to buy a home and hire a nurse.
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Wellington
Thomas P. Lockhart
Lockhart
Girls End Lives Together in Baltimore Store Rest Room
Gladys McClore 15 and Lillian Love 17 swallowed bichloride tablets in a crowded Baltimore department store rest room, joining Irene Klein in a recent linked tragedy. They were found in each other’s arms after the poison. An ambulance rushed them to Mercy Hospital where a stomach pump was used. prognosis doubtful.
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Baltimore
Gladys Mc
Clore
Lillian Love
Irene
Klein
Mercy Hospital
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