Liquor tax hike sparks heated debate in statehouse
Springfield report details a legislative clash over raising the liquor tax from 250 to 1000 dollars with party lines. The House approved Rep Aiken's bill amid a spirited vote with 47 Republicans for, 34 Democrats and 10 Republicans plus 2 Independents against. a $500 compromise failed. Other bills passed include pharmacy alignment with neighboring states and a legislative reference department. Senate actions included civil service provisions, insurance investigations, and railroad safety measures.
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Governor Pattison backs Jones local option bill stance
Columbus March 14 Governor Pattison says rumors of opposition to the Jones local option bill are unfounded. He notes the people of Ohio have expressed desires to protect residence districts while he awaits Senate action on the measure.
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Ohke
Curtain Rises on Final Show in Town Theater Finale
In a terse closing note the theater announced its final curtain after a season of performances. The town’s arts group confirmed the venue will close its doors, with plans for a retrospective event to honor staff and featured artists.
Susan B Anthony Dies After Long Suffrage Life
Rochester reports the death of Susan B Anthony at 12:40 am after a lengthy illness from heart failure induced by double pneumonia. She had campaigned for abolition and women’s rights since the 1860s and left a will directing her estate to support the suffrage cause. Her sister Miss Mary Anthony and Anna Shaw were pivotal in carrying out her last wishes.
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Slater
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Strength of the Ant Examines Unimaginable Human Power
A fragment ponders if a man possessed ant strength lifting 150 pounds would lift 750000 pounds, and contemplates the impact on labor and wartime prowess. The piece compares ordinary men to extraordinary strength and speculates on the potential of such power in society.
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Symons
Why tha Grand Came Back
A boy who frequented a baker shop tainted loaves by stealing marble slabs to bake on. In darkness he jumped a graveyard wall, placed a headstone to his bench, and finished his work. After delivery most bread was returned. a baker opened leaves of a loaf and found an inscription stating a Mrs. died in 1685 with incorrect dates.
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DISTRICT IN OHIO FOR DEMOCRATIC SUCCESS
Wapakonets March 11 W B Touvelle an attorney of Collin has entered the race for Harvey Garber s Beat in congrena from the Fourth congressional district The announcement came as he presented his name to the Democratic central committee of Me Poorly Ub a candidate for congressional honors in the county primaries Four active candidates now in the field Charles Adkins of Allen county J He Goek of Auglaize Dr J W Costello of Shelby and Mr Touvelle of Mercer
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Mercer
Chicago Victory Clears Traction Franchises for City Control
Chicago gains full control of the street railway situation after a court decision upholds 1845 style charters to 99 years only where city ordinances allow. It denies perpetual rights and exclusive franchises, enabling the city to negotiate purchase or force sale of lines. Mayor Dunne hails a sweeping victory and a new bargaining posture for city-owned traction.
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Love Affair Ends in Death on Stage
William Thomas 22 of Saginiw Altch mietit ber of the Wonderland company at the Columbia theater drank car bolic acid during a performance. He admired Idra Gordon a 16 year old company member who lives in New York. Thomas died from the act saying he could not reciprocate his feelings as Gordon later visited the hospital and said she did not mean to break his heart.
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Roosevelt Republicans Elect Prenk Roosevelt and Tutt
Cincinnati, March 14. Prenk Roosevelt and Secretary of War Tutt were unanimously elected members of the Roosevelt Republican club. Taft notes the victory against Cox may not end machine politics and urges active effort to defeat corrupt influences. He stresses selecting capable candidates and exercising influence for reform within the party.
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Taft
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Mining Situation Sparks UMW Convention in Indianapolis
A tumultuous Indianapolis gathering of United Mine Workers aims to avert a strike by negotiating with operators after Roosevelt signals arbitration. The convention weighs Remi resolution, sub wages rise, and a nationwide conference with operators expected next week. Patrick Dolan attends as a delegate seeking to reclaim leadership amid internal clashes.
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