January 14, 1913, will be remembered as a day of great pomp and circumstance in Ohio’s capital city, Columbus. Governor James Cox, fresh from his inauguration, took to the podium to deliver his inaugural address. But beneath the grandeur and patriotism, whispers of corruption began to circulate.
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Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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