Ohio motor license receipts smash state records
Secretary of State Thad Brown reports this year’s total auto license receipts and tag numbers far exceed 1923 figures. The fourth cash distribution amounts to 871 372.56 dollars, split half for road building and half for highway department funds. Total 10 002 088 18 dollars from tag sales this year, with 5 001 044 09 dollars to the highway department and the same to taxing districts. By date, 1 209 800 tags issued, up from 1 096 595 last year. projected annual revenue may reach 12 million.
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Columbus
Thad Brown
Ohio
Brown
State Highway Department
Highway Department
Brown cites yearly totals surpassing last year by large margin
Brown notes this year totals reach 10 990 730 70 dollars or 1 026 179 10 dollars more than all of last year. He attributes the rise to stronger demand and ongoing projects, with several key contracts highlighted by date and location.
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Brown
Ohio primary fights hinge on women voters and Klan ties
In Ohio campaigns Senator Burke and others toured Stark and central counties appealing to women voters. Durand urged liquor law changes while Leiber claimed Ku Klux Klan backing. Observers expect the Klan vote to split. several offices face multi candidate races with contested nominations.
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J. F. Burke
Elyria
Joseph Leiber
Akron
John L. Cable
Lima
Stark County
James C. White
Columbus
C. Homer Durand
Coshocton
Burke
Cable
Durand
Davis
Leiber
Ku Klux Klan
Joseph Tracy
Harry
Day
Thad H
County Commissioner Candidate Message to Athens County Voters
A Republican primary candidate in Athens County states he has canvassed the county and met many residents. He pledges honesty and efficiency, denies unfavorable comments about opponents, and asks voters to consider his qualifications before voting on Tuesday August 12.
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Athens County
M. E. Christman
Prevent Bloodshed Averted in Kanawha Coal Field
In Charleston West Virginia on August 9, operators halted summary eviction of striking miners to prevent possible bloodshed. International president John L. Lewis commented as D C Kennedy of the Kanawha Coal Operators Association announced the decision after a conference with Governor Morgan.
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Charleston
W. VA
Kanawha
John L. Lewis
D. C. Kennedy
Kanawha Coal Operators Association
Morgan
Evictions Condemned Amid Miner Strike in Kanawha
Attorney general ruled summary evictions illegal where force was used. Governor’s prompt action prevented unrest and possible bloodshed in Kanawha district. Miners vow to persist with the strike. Lewis denounces evictions as savage and indefensible for exploiting workers.
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Lewis
Kanawha
Grands Head Home From Hillyard Visit
Hillyard family members left today by car for Dayton after a visit with the Pilchers. Miss Hillyard had also been a guest of the Pilchers during the stay.
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Hillyard
Dayton
Miss Hillyard
the Pilchers
Republican Women of Athens County Group Endorses Candidates
The Republican Women of Athens County met to discuss endorsements for the Coolidge and Dawes Club of Republican Women of Athens County. A committee was formed to coordinate activities and support preferred candidates.
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Coolidge and Dawes Club of Republican Women of
Athens County
Work Upon County Jobs Progressing in Logan
Satisfactory progress is being made on county improvements in Logan. The new courthouse and county garage near the jail are nearing completion while jail construction reaches the first story after a brief delay for fixture arrival. Meanwhile a separate crew from the Logan Telephone Company remodels the old jail property to relocate headquarters within months.
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Logan
Logan Telephone Company
Union Services in Athens Churches Planned Series
Ministers from cooperating Athens churches announce five union meetings this vacation season. Speakers include local pastors and university chaplain with events at Presbyterian Methodist and Christian churches. Dates cover August 17 24 and September 7 14 with sessions mornings and evenings.
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Athens
Republican Women of Athens County Hear Miss Morality
Miss Morality defends her Athens County speech on July 22 praising Child Labor Amendment and Congressman Foster. She notes invitation by Republican women, endorsement by national and state conventions, and her lifelong Republican service. She urges support for Foster and a November Coolidge reelection.
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Tenth Congressional District
Athens County
Coolidge and Dawes Club
David Todd
Republican Women of
Ohio
Foster
House of Representatives
Industrial Commission of
Athens
Toronto
Congressman Foster
Washington
Tenth
Republican Party
Republican
Coolidge
Man Foster
Injured Child in Automobile Accident
A four year old girl, Cora Elizabeth Roberts, suffered a left arm fracture between wrist and elbow while playing in a family car. She was assessed by Dr. LeFever and her arm was treated that evening. Detailed announcements will follow as the series progresses.
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Glouster
Cora Elizabeth
David Roberts
LeFever
Jenkins and the Cash Bonus in 1920 Campaign Debate
A campaign clash over adjusted compensation and a proposed cash bonus pits Mr Jenkins against Congressman Foster. The piece argues Foster backed the 20 year insurance plan and that a cash bonus would cripple the treasury, citing Republican platform ties and Coolidge delegates backing Foster.
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Foster
Congress
Rding
Harding
Cincinnati
Jenkins
Jenkins Club
Treasu
Maton
American Legion
Treasury
Ing
Coolidge
Commis
Idge Reed
Oster
Iene
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Crabbe
Cleveland
John E. Jones
Jackson Co
A. R. Johnson
Lawrence Co
R. A. Miller
Meigs Co
O. E. Vollenweider
Vinton Co
I. M. Foster
John Lewis
West Virginia
George B. Davis
Wellston, Ohio
Totes
Ent
T. R
Tom) Bennett
Judiciary Committee
Meber
Distri
T. R. Biddle
R. L. Woodworth
C. M. Gill
Ciated
J. R.sands
C. F. Hilt
Meigs
Williamson
Meigs County
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