Constitutional Suit Challenges Wayne County Ohio Station Bonds
A detailed petition filed by Rezin B Wasson et al. seeks injunction against Wayne County Ohio officials Andrew Oberlin Jacob Hess Lucien Graber Henry Marshal and Rezin B Wasson Treasurer. They contest an 1891 law authorizing a 85000 tax levy and bonds to fund an Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station asserting unconstitutionality and violation of Ohio constitution provisions on public uses taxation and uniformity. The suit seeks to block bond sale and tax collection and asks final judgment declaring the act void and injunction perpetual.
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Rezin B. Wasson
Et. al
S. Commissioners of
Wayne County
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FE. C. Bowman
Frank Grifth
J. W. Stensberry
John Bechtel
L. Boyer
Joseph Bidler
Jacob Gardner
P. Eshleman
J. W. Hoszter
O. D. Braden
James Sodine
Solomon Krause
Jacob Kohler
F. Yale
Ulri Stiener
Jacob Worth
Taggart
James Long
H. A. Roomberg
Fritz Richenbach
WW. W. Miller
Conrad Yougey
J. Brenneman
Jesse God
A. J Hildred
Daniel Beals
Plain Va
Thy Board
Ayne County
Ohio
Andrew Oberlin
Jacob Hess
Lucien Graber
Henry Marshal
State of
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Board of Control
County Commissioners
County of
Wayne
Board of Commissioners
Wooster
General Assembly
County
State of Ohio
Couty
Agid
Agricultural Experiment Station
State Board of Control
Acts of Congress
United States
United States Commissioner of Agriculture
Treas
Sparta
Agricultural Station Board Details and State Tax Question
The Ohio plan establishes an Agricultural Experiment Station with a five‑member Board of Control. The Governor appoints three members, the director oversees experiments, and the board sets rules and reports. Funding includes $15,000 per annum per state plus distribution from land sales. controversy centers on whether the station is a state tax burden or a state enterprise, referencing uniform taxation and Fields v. Highland County.
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Ohio Agricultural Report
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Fields
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County tax limits on road donation case sparking constitutional debate
The court analyzes an act authorizing a county to levy a tax to fund road construction. It rejects treating the fund as local assessments based on special benefits and instead deems the tax a general levy subject to uniform valuation rules. It stresses exemptions for lands already assessed and cites Western Union Telegraph Co. v Mayer and Merrick v Amherst in evaluating constitutional constraints on taxation for public improvements.
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Mayer
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Ind
Burr
Carbonale
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Livingston County
Darlington
Argu
Keokuk court decides liquor case against saloon keeper
In Keokuk Feb 12 the superior court ruled in the case of Melle and Kanne against William Lafedre. The suit seeks 1900 dollars for liquor violations tied to a 333 dollar claim. The verdict instructs payment for the wax packages as alleged by plaintiffs. Other related cases in St Louis and Alexandra Missouri are noted with transfers and ongoing trials. Dr Bull's Cough Syrup and Salvati Oil are advertised amid the legal report.
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Melle & Kanne
William Lafedre
St. Lous Alert
Alexandra
Lizle Bouteof
Bull
Wright Closely Questioned by Harkissina Inquiry
Feb 12 report says soldiers' orphans investigating committee completed examinations of ex Senator Wright. Witnesses claim no books exist to prove fund distributions from the soldiers' orphans schools with dividends paid to those entitled. Senator Lloyd plans another session to probe a communication to the attorney general by Governor Pattison alleging mismanagement of the schools.
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Wright
Lloyd
Medunie
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Tang
Fleartily Eating Advice and Sarsaparilia Remedy
A health note promotes a vegetable remedy to improve appetite and digestion. It claims the product, labeled Sarsaparilia, invigorates the stomach and bones to aid nutrient assimilation and avoid distress after meals. The tone urges safe, harmless relief and proper nourishment.
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Lugd
Battle between two stallions on Varney farm shocks county
A violent clash between two powerful horses on James Varney’s farm in Springfield county drew a large crowd. Both beasts fought fiercely, with cries heard from the farmhouse as onlookers watched one stallion topple after a leg break and both animals being bludgeoned with clubs, though no serious injuries were reported.
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Springfield
James Varney
Pray
Alsmane
Ten Dollar Gold Piece for a Cent Advertised in Street
An old street stunt offered a ten dollar gold piece for a cent, claiming coins were genuine and drawing buyers with a bold promise. The piece then cites Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a guaranteed cure for consumption and lung diseases with a money back guarantee.
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New York
Pierce
Edward Brien Nominated as Commissioner of Navigation
The president nominates Edward Brien of New York for Commissioner of Navigation to succeed W. C. Bates who has resigned.
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Edward
The Healthy People You Meet Have Healthy Livers
A promotional note claims healthy individuals possess healthy livers and credit Simmons Liver Regulator as the implied remedy.
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Simmons
Colored people form mutual protection stock association
The Colored Wen Littik Rew kK Fel 12 reports a new association by leading Little Rock Black men to form a stock company with $2,500,000 capital in 10000 shares. The national group will admit members from any state to operate business houses run by colored members. W. Ho Ten is president and R B. Wine 13 secretary.
Simmons Liver Regulator Purges Harmful Claim Sparks Concern
A historical notice cautions against using Simmons Liver Regulator and similar purgatives, warning they can cause severe harm or death when misused. Authorities urge readers to seek medical advice and avoid unverified remedies.
Call for a New Deal Allian ce. 4
February reports a petition in circulation by liquor interests for a new vote on wet or dry. A council member may present the petition if 100 signatures are gathered. Liquor advocates hope to overturn the ordinance by another public vote, stirred by an attorney drafted petition. The issue sparks intense local debate.
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Alliance
United Mine Workers Open Convention Behind Closed Doors
The United Mine Workers began its convention with closed doors in Columbus on February 12. Delegates discussed strengthening the organization in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, with plans to assign about six competent organizers to those districts once the new executive board takes over.
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Columbus
United Mine Workers
Ihins
Pennsylvania
West Virnix
Archbishop Ireland Arrives in Rome for Vatican Talks
Rome February 12 Rev John Ireland DD archbishop of St Paul has arrived in Rome and is staying at the American college. The pope sent a message inviting frequent visits to the Vatican to discuss scholastic and other questions regarding the church in the United States.
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Rome
John Ireland
St Paul
Vatican
United States
Chicago Robber Extradited to United States
Ottawa reports the department of justice has granted the U S request to extradite Thomas Litzenberg also known as Thomas Morgan for a robbery. He was committed in Montreal on February 8 and remains jailed while the fifteen day appeal period runs out.
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Ottawa
Ont
Department of Justice
United States
Thomas Litzenberg
Thomas Morgan
Nape Hotne
Gteage
Litzenberg
Montreal
Sullivan and Maher to fight for 35000 in New Orleans
John L Sullivan world champion and P Maher Irish champion will meet in August in New Orleans under Marquis of Queensberry rules for a $25,000 purse plus $10,000 side bets. If Maher defeats Fitzsimmons next, the bout may be canceled. Sullivan favors a single final bout against the top rival. The news comes from a confidential letter from Sullivan mailed in Salt Lake City.
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New Orleans
F Maher
Fitzsimmons
Caicasco
John L. Sullivan
P Maher
Ireland
Sullivan
Maher
John Ls
Marquis of Queensberry
Chicago
Salt Lake City
Horse Racing Results from GoerrexpeKn NJ Track
The report lists finishers and times across nine races at the GoerrexpeKn New Jersey meeting. Winners include Johannes, Once Again, Addie T, Miss Bees, Rancocas, Joe Courtney, and George with placings and fractional times noted for each dash.
The Gloucester Racers Race Results Summary
Four and one half furlongs saw Morris and Harmonotos place first and third with a time of 0.5937. Uproar takes five furlongs with Umilta and Knapp placing second and third at 1.644. Sam wins one mile with Ll Bohemita and Samaritan second and third at 1.545. Belisarius wins six and a half furlongs with Pliny second and Pagan third at 1.29. Guard wins five furlongs with Conger second and Mudlace third at 1.11. Alwonquin takes six and a quarter furlongs with Little Addie second and Dickens third at Lary.
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Defendant
Morrisanu
Harmonotos
Umilta
Knapp
Sam
Ll Bohemita
Samaritan
Belisarius
Pliny
Pagan
Fifth Trace
Guard
Conger
Alwonquin
Little Addie
Dickens
Lary
Shaved in His Sleep
Amos Furlong of Kimsbadge, known as an omnambulist, woke to find his face hairless with shaving tools left on the table and a mole removed, blood on his face, yet satisfied by the nocturnal achievement before a planned early morning trip to White Plains.
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New York
Amos Furlong
Kimsbadge
White Plains
Kingsbridge
State Fair Costs Weighed as Committee Reports
Harrisowura February meeting of the executive committee adjourned after Governor Attison called the session to address extravagance by Pennsylvania World’s Fair commissioners. A horticulture report estimated an ow tree and plant display at 25000, exceeding the allotted amount by 18000 and referred to the save committee. The next meeting is scheduled for the 24th with subcommittee leaders to present plans.
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Harrisowura
Attison
Save
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Railroad merger signals expansion for Cincinnati line
Cincinnati February 12. The Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton railroad has acquired the Indianapolis Decatur and Western line. Vice President Zimmer man states the property has been secured and will be merged into the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton system. Stockholders ratification is the only remaining formality, with formal control to commence within sixty days.
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Cincinnati
Ohio beekeepers hold three days session in Cincinnati
The Ohio state beekeepers association opens a three day meeting at Turner hall on Freeman avenue with full attendance and an exhibit of beekeeping appliances. A highlight is yesterday's discussion on bounty for honey producers matching sugar growers and plans for a statewide agitation.
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Cincinnati
Ohio State Beekeepers’ Association
Turner Hall
Freeman Avenue
Scrapoton Potomac Reunion Plans In Scranton
Scranton Pa February 12 Preparations for the Potomac reunion set for June 15 and 16 are underway. President Harrison and his cabinet are invited and expected. Rev John R Paine named orator with William H McElroy of the New York Tribune as poet. Mayor Fellows chairs the committee of one hundred aiming for a memorable event since 1869.
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ScRanton
the of the Potomac
Harrison
John R. Pa
William H. McElroy
New York Tribune
Fellows
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