05 Apr 1913
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Newspaper
Washington Daily Herald
Location
Washington, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1913
Page
1
President and leaders of both houses near agreement on a new tariff measure. Wilson remains firm as the controversy over sugar rates intensifies debate in Congress and with the public.
A strong opposition emerges against proposed sugar schedules, signaling robust pushback from stakeholders. Officials and industry figures debate potential impacts on pricing and supply as discussions continue.
Washington reports the tariff bill advances with President Wilson backing free wool sugar and low rates on farm goods. Senate leaders seek Sunday study, then confer with Underwood before final approval and a presidential meeting. Sugar terms spark regional opposition while income tax scales are set to rise for high earners.
Perry's flagship Niagara is raised from Misery Bay Erie harbor after lying since the Battle of Lake Erie. A crane, pontoons, and men worked to lift the boat six feet, exposing a gun port as the hull was beached for rebuilding work.
City Solicitor Wilcox told the police pension board that former Police Chief Fred Kohler, removed on charges of gross immorality, cannot receive a full pension of 125 dollars per month. His pension will be 62.50 dollars monthly, as he has not served the full 25 years and has not yet applied.
The Ohio Relief Commission reports severe damage in stricken districts with property destruction and business paralysis. It calls for government engineers to observe now and plan flood prevention and water storage for navigation, while noting banks remain strong and lenders can aid merchants. The message was sent to President Wilson.
New York April 4. Mayor Gaynor asks the legislature to enact a bill aimed at afternoon turkey trotting in Broadway restaurants. A second bill would require all public dance halls to be licensed and force closing at 1 a.m.. currently hotels with 69 rooms may operate without a license.
Mother Mary Alphonsus Lathrop a Dominican superior went to the White House to ask President Wilson to pardon her brother Julian Hawthorne who is serving a one year federal sentence for mining stock frauds. Sister Rosalie did not meet the president but Secretary Tumulty promised to present the case. Hawthorne is eligible for parole.
A concise note states one third haimbau for year and day state. No further details are provided in the fragment. The text appears as a partial legal or administrative entry with limited context or supporting names.
By Friday 33 bodies recovered in and near Piqua with 14 missing after heavy floods. Coroner Allery arrived from West Milton. 11 bodies located in Troy. One body identified yesterday as Mrs. Mable Morgan near Farrington. River peaked at 24 feet. rainfall totals across Ohio reached record-like levels in many cities. Direct Smith issued flood warnings as reports came in.
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