Wets and Days Win in Law Foundry Skirmishes Tuesday
Adherents of both wings clash in renewed protests and counter demonstrations. Wets and Days tally seats after a series of warm engagements.
16 Apr 1913
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Newspaper
Washington Daily Herald
Location
Washington, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1913
Page
1
Adherents of both wings clash in renewed protests and counter demonstrations. Wets and Days tally seats after a series of warm engagements.
State official proposes ballot preservation by municipalities to acquire public utilities while state departments face abolition urges.
Columbus April 16 The senate passed an initiated bill to remove corrupt officials by judges, with an amendment raising filing signatures from 1 to 20 percent. Key leaders include Senator Friedolin of Cleveland and Carl D. Friebelin as steering chair. The vote on the amendment split the debate but the bill advanced.
Protests by life insurers and policyholders against income tax on dividends and policy proceeds spark alarm in Congress. Lawmakers face pressure from heirs and insurers as attempts to amend the agricultural tariff schedule stall. Debate shifts to cotton and jute tariff adjustments, with minor bill changes approved by party caucus.
The Pope Pius X condition worsened with a 102 fever and chest congestion raising pneumonia concerns. Reports say physicians sustain him while a monk may prepare the last rites if needed. In Wooster, Pennsylvania railroad trackmen strike for a daily wage increase from 1.75 to 2 dollars.
From Mount Vernon to Stamford fear strikes have prompted shore towns to be on alert for possible bomb or fire attacks by striking Italian laborers on state road work and sewer contracts. Regular police, deputy sheriffs and private detectives guard key points.
London reports Chief Commissioner Henry forbids further suffragette meetings in the metropolitan area amid ongoing disturbances. The militants attacked Arthur Philip du Cross's Hastings mansion, aiming at retaliation for his anti suffrage votes. Du Cross tenancy had lapsed March 25, leaving little remaining property in the house.
New Jersey voters approve commission government in Jersey City by 11,422 to 7,116. Hoboken Bayonne and several smaller towns reject the plan amid a push tied to the Walah act influenced by former Governor President Wilson.
President Wilson and Viscount Chinda discussed California’s anti Japanese land registration law. They aim to let the matter proceed in California and seek compensation with Japan if settlement is needed. Bryan joined the talks on the subject after Chinda’s White House visit.
The final draft of the alien land bill is ready as California senators await action. Viscount Chinda warned through the president and Bryan that Japan objects strongly to terms limiting land ownership to one year and leasing to three, while promising renewal is denied. Some supporters say Japan’s treaty rights are preserved and the bill permits leasing. President's approach appears to be to bear national blame and seek compensation with Japan later.
Representative Brumbaugh of Ohio reports he has reasons to believe James Judge of Columbus will be appointed United States fish commissioner after a call on Secretary Redfield. The inquiry stemmed from assurances Brumbaugh received regarding Judge’s candidacy.
Bellefontaine Ohio April 16 a child identified as Nettle daughter of Henry Davy of Quincy ate strychnine tablets found on a sideboard at home and died shortly after.
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