Kennedy Measure Wins Partial Senate Victory On Utilities Bill
The Kennedy measure advances in the Senate amid changes to utilities provisions. Backers claim a partial win as the bill restores sections allowing rehearing requests before the utilities commission, potentially delaying rulings and delaying a Supreme Court appeal.
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Wilson and Bryan plan removals of diplomats tied to dollar diplomacy
Washington reports that President Wilson and Secretary Bryan intend to dismiss officials viewed as entangled with dollar diplomacy. The scope centers on Latin American posts with Kenry L. Jones cited as a catalyst, as ministers in the region press for changes and recall.
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Mrs Austin's Bag Pancake Delicacies
Mrs Austin's Bag Pancake delicious light cakes for breakfast advertised for sale at all grocers.
Kilpatrick Proposal on Brewer Tax Meant to Aid Trumbull
W. B. Kilpatrick introduces a constitutional amendment aimed at taxing brewers. The measure seeks revenue to support Trumbull projects and public services while stirring political debate among local officials and voters.
Will Seek For Causes Bringing On Flood Disaster
Army Engineers inspect flood districts and plan an appropriation of 150 009 dollars to fund scientific data on rainfall and other disaster contributors. A special board opened the Cincinnati inquiry and will travel to Hamilton Dayton Columbus and Zanesville with another Cincinnati session planned in May inviting public input. Cols Jer vy and Shenk Majors Rand Oaks Cromwell Allstaetter are listed among attendees.
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Fire kills seven at DeWibwon hotel in Malone
Seven persons burned to death and 15 others injured when a fire swept through the DeWibwon hotel in Malone New York on April 18. Guests trapped in beds could not escape as flames surged up the stairs.
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President Wilson accused of meddling as tariff amendments fail
Democratic caucus rejects major changes to the Underwood tariff bill with only minor adjustments. A tax on phosphoric acid is removed from the list. a 15 percent duty on ready made clothing is defeated, leaving a 35 percent rate. Representative Decker criticizes the president for interference while defending member rights.
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Progressive committee crushes Munsey plan to fuse parties
New York April 18. The Progressive national committee rejected Walter Munsey’s idea to unite the Republican and Progressive parties. The report states there is no prospect of any amalgamation with the old parties and calls for independent progressive action. George W. Perkins William Flinn and Walter F. Brown attended. A May meeting is planned. Upper Sandusky Ohio April 18 Herbert and Hiram Presler sue for 4000 after paying 181 for onion sets they allege were misrepresented by Fay WD Ewing the druggist.
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Death Claims Bridge Builder Drowns at Muskingum River
Frank Lineman, 23, of Butler Pennsylvania, employed on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad temporary bridge across the Muskingum river at Zanesville, fell into the river and drowned. In New York Attorney John N Anhut, linked to a £20 000 fund for freeing Harry Tharn from Matteawan, was indicted for bribery and surrendered to authorities after arraignment, with $5,000 bail and a surety company bond.
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British Ambassador James Bryce Sees Panama Tolls End
British Ambassador James Bryce noted progress toward resolving the Panama Canal tolls dispute. Officials report near agreement on tolling principles and anticipated changes could impact shipping rates and channel usage in the near term.
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Ohio Population Bulletin Highlights Illiteracy Drop
Federal census bureau reports The Composition and Characteristics of Ohio's Population shows illiteracy fell from 4 percent to about 2.2 percent since 1910. Rural families have more children and a higher marriage rate, with foreign born residents concentrated in cities. The state is 7.9 percent foreign born and 2.2 percent Negro.
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Firemen Mourn as Three Die in Philadelphia Blaze
A Philadelphia fire on April 18 destroys the W. T. Westcott plant and ruins Allen Poe. Three firemen die from wall collapses while two others are fatally injured and several more seriously hurt amid a series of explosions and a spectacular conflagration.
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