Ohio real estate boards push January tax conference
Ohio real estate groups launched a campaign for a new taxation program, seeking a constitutional amendment and a 1924 special legislature session. A state wide conference is set for January 16 and 17 to decide the form of the proposed amendment and discuss tax reform, economy in public business, home rule, and revenue sharing with local units.
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C. H. Haddox
U.S
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Association of Real Estate Boards
Ohio Tax Association
Association Committee
John KE. MccCrehen
Congress set to clash over taxation and reforms
Washington reports the 68th Congress convenes amid tax cut plans from Mellon and competing proposals from Democrats and Republican insurgents. Transportation policy, the soldiers bonus, and looming presidential campaign shape early battles as both parties seek gains.
Nelsonville Taxpayer Sues Over Council Action
Nelsonville Ohio December notes a taxpayer C C Sharp files mandamus suit in common pleas court to compel the city auditor to certify a referendum petition for a vote on installing oil burning equipment at the municipal power and water plants. Hearing set for December 7 before Judge Worstell Athena to examine petition sufficiency and legality.
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Nelsonville
Commonal Court
C. C. Sharp
W. S
City Board of Elections
Juggé Worstell
Athena
Ohio school fraternities face legal challenge
In Columbus Ohio the school system and teacher associations rally against high school fraternities and sororities. State Education Director Riegel cites an Attorney General Crabbe ruling that public school pupils are forbidden to join such student societies.
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Columbus
Dee
Board of Education
Parma
Ohio
Riegel
Crabbe
Dakotas Weigh McAdoo Support At Pierre Meeting
Huron South Dakota December 1 W W Howes chairman of the Democratic state central committee declares he will back McAdoo at the state proposal meeting in Pierre next Tuesday.
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Huron
S.D
McAdoo
South Dakota
W. W. Howes
Democratic State Central Committee
Struck by Ford for a Second Time in Logan Ohio
Logan Ohio district superintendent of Ohio Power Company Jaube was struck by a Ford machine while replacing a street light at Main and Market. The crash knocked him down and ran over his left leg. the driver fled and was not identified. This marks his second injury from a Ford machine, first occurring in Toledo at a Knights Templar conclave over a year ago with more severe injuries.
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Logan
TPGC
Jaube
Ohio Power Company
Ford
Main
Market
Laube
Toledo
Knights Templar
Francis Myers 75 Passes at Local Works Heir
Francis Myers aged 75 former head of F Myers and Brothers dies under city hospital care. He built a fortune from the end of the bay and tool works empire and leaves a sizable estate. His death ends a long business era in Ashland.
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Ashland
Myers
F. Myers and Brothers
Generosity of America Aids German Children
Frau Ebert, wife of Germany’s president, praises American charity in an exclusive INTER national News Service interview from Berlin. She credits Americans with saving hundreds of thousands from starvation and commends the grace and warmth of American relief efforts, including the contributions of American women.
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S. D. Weyer
I. N.S
I. N
Berlin
America
Rau Ebert
Germany
Frau Ebert
Albany Mayor Politely Clears Bookish Visit
Mayor FE Carpenter of Albany shows state examiners a clean docket for four years with no cases. Only one arrest was made, the culprit escaping before the marshal could detain him, prompting the examiners to end the review.
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FE. K. Carpenter
Albany
State
Examiner
Demand Speen in Bonus Law
Washington reports that soldiers bonus supporters plan to push a bonus bill in the new 68th Congress while Mellon tax reductions are drafted. Informal talks target an initial session action next week with passes anticipated in both chambers. President Coolidge's stance remains unclear as polls from the American Legion show likely enough support to overcome a veto.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Ways and Means
Coolidge
American Legion
World War Veteran Named Postmaster Candidate
Arthur Dr. Campbell is recommended by Representative I. M. Foster for the postmaster job at Guysville Ohio. Campbell served in the world war and received military preference for the position and is expected to begin duties soon.
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Guysville, O
Arthur Dr. Campbell
I. M. Foster
New Pastor of Baptists Here in Athens
Beginning Sunday December 2 the pulpit of the First Baptist church of Athens will be filled by Rev H Schuyler Foster. He visited the local fields in November and the Baptists extended him an immediate unanimous call to become their pastor. Foster comes from the First Baptist church Cleveland Ohio where he was assistant pastor and director of young peoples work and religious educational programs. He is a Colgate University graduate class of 1900 and Rochester Theological Seminary.
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First Baptist Church of
Athens
H. Schuyler Foster
Colgate University
Rochester Theological Seminary
Search for missing aviator Claire Vande in Sierra snow
Aerial and ground searchers spanned the Sierra mountains for Claire Vande, an airmail pilot missing since yesterday afternoon. Nine government planes scoured snow fields while six army planes returned with no trace and more search sorties were planned at dawn.
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San Francisco
Cal
Sierra
Claire Vande
George H. Brett
East ern woodcarver completes table from wood pieces
After eight years of work an eastern woodcarver finishes a table crafted from 115540 different pieces of wood.
Progressive bloc boycotts Republican caucus in Washington
In Washington the progressive insurgents boycotted the Republican caucus causing gloom as the administration’s slate of senate officers was unanimously elected. The absence signals future conflict as the progressives vow to battle the administration program when presented in the open senate for confirmation.
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Washington
Senate
Ing
Insurgent Republican Forces Loom Over Capitol Power
Leaders faced a tense scene as insurgent Republicans held balance in both chambers. Despite GOP majorities in the Senate and House on paper, rebels threatened to derail speaker and president appointments. Conflicts ahead in conferences and plans for Coolidge’s message delivery.
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Senate
House
Coolidge
Particu
Would Impeach Judge Who Sentenced Craig
Democratic members of the New York delegation in the House of Representatives plan to impeach Federal Judge Julius Mayer for sentencing Charles J. Craig New York City comptroller to sixty days in jail for contempt of court.
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Washington
New York
House of Representatives
Julius M., Mayer
Charles J. Craig
New York City
Mountain High Wall Of Water Drowns Hundreds In Italian Valleys
In Brescia area the Dezzo and Camonica valleys flood after a dyke bursts sending a mountain high wall of water. Three hundred people drown and four villages Dezz0 Cog gia Tevena and Corona may be wiped out. Soldiers rush to aid survivors as torrential rains overflow an artificial lake.
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Rome
Dezzo
Camonica
Brescia
Coggia
Tevena
Corona
Fascitti
Goldiess
Amish Seek 5000 Acre Mexican Colony To Live By Their Teachings
In Canton Ohio on December 1 a Mennonite Amish group near Wilmot pooled funds to buy 5000 acres in Mexico to start a colony. They oppose schooling that teaches a round earth despite laws mandating American ideas.
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Canton
Wilmot
Mexico
Earth
When Hocking First Saw Daylight
W E Peters sketches ancient hydrology of the Hocking and Sunday Creek valleys near Chauncey Ohio. He describes waters cutting through a ridge to form a distinct headland triangle, separating land and sea in prehistoric times. The passage notes the ancient river course and a future continuation on page 4.
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Hocking
Chauncey
Sunday Creek
Hughes Proposal Not Rejected By Great Powers
Washington reports indicate the United States will likely refuse participation in the allied reparations commission plan to create two expert commissions. One would study Germany finances to stabilize them and the other track German capital abroad to repatriate funds for reparations. This approach differs from Hughes full economic inquiry proposal.
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Washington
United States
Allied Reparations Commission
Germany
Paris
Hughes
Poincare
Reich
British Election Results In Doubt Ahead of Vote
London December 1 with the general election five days away 263 three cornered contests across districts leave analysts unsure of the result. Tories are expected to lose seats while Liberals gain from party unification.
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London
House of Commons
Oldest Mason David Waterbury Dies in Brewerton
David H. Waterbury, possibly the United States oldest Mason, died at his Brewerton home today at age 4192. He was a longtime resident and notable figure in local Masonic circles.
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Syracuse
N. Y
David H. Waterbury
United States
Brewerton
Pittsburg Shooting After Rejection Ends in Death
Peter Zemara shot a woman after she declined elopement in an apartment where Mrs Gustit sought refuge. Physicians report injuries likely fatal. Zemara turned the weapon on himself.
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Pittsburg
Dee
Peter Zemara
Gustit
Yemara
Gillett Wins Speaker Nomination in Republican Conference
Washington December 1 Fredrick H Gillett of Massachusetts was nominated today by the House Republicans in conference at the Capitol for election as Speaker in the sixty seventh Congress. Henry Allen Cooper of Wisconsin received 15 votes as the insurgent group backed Cooper while John M Nelson of Wisconsin led the progressives in opposing the choice. The Republicans then chose Nicholas Longworth of Ohio as floor leader.
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Washington
Freds
Erick H. Gillett
Massachuse
House
House Republica
Capitol
Gillett
Henry Allen Cooper
Wisconsin
Replcan
John M. Nelson
Wiscosin
Progressives
Representative Cooper
Nicholas Longworth
Ohio
New Evening Wraps Feature Vet and Fur Bolster Collars
Fashion notes showcase collars made from vet and fur materials on the latest evening wraps. The design emphasizes warmth and a bold silhouette with mixed textures and rich tones.
FOR LADIES ONLY women sewing booklet
An instructional booklet on sewing and dressmaking for women. It promises simple methods for hand and machine stitches, patterns, and making undershirts rompers dresses and children's wear. Readers are urged to send two cents in stamps to receive the guide by mail.
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