Ohio passes short ballot and amendments vote
A Cleveland edition reports Ohio voters adopted several constitutional amendments including a short ballot for governor and lieutenant governor and county and township reforms. The measure to place the governor and lieutenant governor on a short ballot passed 78 to 40, amid broader legislative actions and proposed new penalties. The article notes pending Senate bills awaiting the governor's signature and mentions changes to home rule and county framing authorities.
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Miss Lilla Gilbert to Wed Man Differing From Her Ideal
Society notes announce Miss Lilla Gilbert will marry a man who differs from her stated ideal. The engagement reflects a match arranged within social circles, with plans for a formal ceremony later this year.
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A. Bramba'l Gilbert
New York
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Democrats Vote For Underwood Tariff Amid Patronage Claims
In a Washington caucus on April 11 the Democratic House endorsed the Underwood tariff with a 190 to 42 vote on free raw wool. Several congressmen implied the administration coerced support and would withhold patronage from critics, asserting pressure in advance of votes.
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Wilson
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Smallpox Follows Flood Waters Across Regions
Smallpox outbreaks rise in the wake of floods with hundreds of cases reported in Ohio and Mississippi valleys. Jeffersonville Indiana Paducah Kentucky Hickman Kentucky and Martinsburg West Virginia report multiple cases amid public health service dispatches to curb the epidemic now described as the worst in 16 years.
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Bitter Rivals for Presidency Loom in Mexico Crisis
Julio Madero brother of the late president and Francisco Gonzalez Gante warn that Huerta may fall before northern revolution and Diaz challenge. They note 3,000 federal troops at the palace and Diaz’s withdrawal with artillery. Secretary Bryan must decide fate of 540 federal soldiers and Yaqui Indians held by U S troops along the border. The prisoners strain U S rations at about 250 dollars daily while guarding them. The army seeks to release them with State Department approval.
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Weather Chief Moore Dismissed Amid Inquiry
President Wilson abruptly removed Willis L Moore head of the Weather Bureau and suspended foreman Charles L Byrne as an investigation begins. Officials admit the probe could target several employees tied to Moore's bid for the cabinet post and potential agenda to secure the Agriculture Secretary job.
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Wilson
Willis L Moore
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Weather Bureau
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Cardinal Gibbons Plans Immediate Departure for Rome
Cardinal Gibbons has canceled all engagements in Pittsburg and will depart at once for a seaport to embark for Rome at a moment's notice.
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John Bull Rants Amid Suffragist Legal Moves
London reports General Drummond and other suffragists summoned to Bow Street on charges of inciting to crime. Flora Drummond and Lansbury receive notices for speeches backing militant leagues while Annie Kenney faces similar action. The Women’s Social and Political Union plans an official statement as Kier Hardie protests the public meeting disturbances.
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Annie Kenney
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House of Vomimene
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Pope's Weakness Steadily Fought by Strong Constitution
Rome April 17 The pope's report shows his heart action sustained hourly by injections though illness deepens. His strong constitution aids a notable effort to combat death as his brother Angelo, nephew Mer, John, and sister Anna stay at the Vatican.
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Eight Ohio Congressmen Firm to Last Wool Tariff
Washington reports Ohio legislators in the Democratic caucus backed free raw wool. The Dies amendment for a 15 percent ad valorem duty failed 190 to 42. Eight Ohio congressmen remained loyal to the Underwood wool plan while others voted against it or were absent.
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