Two Tax Paths Loom in Legislature Crisis
The legislature faces an 1934 emergency needing large sums for old age pensions and schools while real estate tax limits and taxes must be raised. Proposals include a retail sales tax, graduated income tax, gross receipts tax, and higher utilities taxes, with bonds and districts strained. The House resists new charges, fearing voter backlash and understated blame for higher taxes despite November votes.
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House
Governor's Commission
Ohio coal boosts markets and cuts costs for state
Ohio industries shifted to locally mined coal increasing usage by about two million tons. No complaints from new industrial and domestic buyers. Consumers could save about two thousand dollars per thousand tons and nearly one hundred million if all used Ohio coal. Most production costs come from labor.
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Ohio
The Planned Economic Machine Faces a Dilemma
The piece argues that fixed corn prices at 45 cents a bushel hurt hog and cattle farmers who rely on cheap feed. It notes that some farmers buy and fatten hogs and cattle or combine livestock with corn, while dairymen face milk prices that may not support profitable pork purchases. It invites further solutions from others.
Senate eye on MacCracken case prompts defense tips
Washington insiders say the Senate faces slim odds of convicting MacCracken as lawyers dispute whether he possessed the papers as a lawyer for clients. They argue an attorney immunity loophole and point to former Senator Tom Walsh’s contempt-handling approach as a model.
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Washington
Senate
MacCracken
Lawyer MacCracken
Frank Hogan
Hogan
Robert Stewart
Standard ‘Oil
Tom Walsh
Political turmoil centers on Walter Brown and air mail deals
The piece portrays a clash over control of the air mail system with ex Postmaster General Walter Brown at the center. Farley, the new Postmaster General, seeks to reverse Brown’s policies, cancel extended air mail routes, and curb the use of civil service records to target Republicans. The article frames Brown as a skilled Republican operator whose actions advantaged large air lines and hurt Democratic rivals.
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Senate
MacCracken
Walter Brown
Farley
Brown
Mr. Hoover
Civil Service
Congress
Mabel Walker Willebrandt
Wild Bill Donovan
Roosevelt aides spar over new stock bill
The Dickinson Committee advised moderation in the Exchange and Wall Street leaders expected a brief licensing bill. The Senate panel seemed ready to back Dickinson but a surprise proposal emerged with harsh provisions. Roosevelt said he had not seen the new measure.
Roosevelt Faces Fork in Dickinson Report Fallout
The article discusses two possible paths for President Roosevelt after the Dickinson report. Either he rejected the reaction and pushed a stronger bill, or reformers influenced Pecora to back a bill against his wishes. A third possibility is that he allows Congress to decide, or even with dual proposals, no legislation may emerge.
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Roosevelt
Dickinson
Pecora
Mr. Roosevelt
Congress
Courage in Audience Becomes Notable Moment
A Northern Ohio woman received applause when she stood to speak and drank water before an audience. The remark notes that a few courageous persons remain.
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Ohio
Butlers' Association Mourns End of WW Course Dinners
Members lament the end of a wartime dining program as the WW course dinners fade from service and butlers face reduced meal provisions.
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Butlers’ Association
It Seems To Me on Hotel Labor and Strikes
Heywood Broun argues that the Hotel Association of New York City invites public views on labor conditions and the strike. He notes hotel keepers share profits while workers bear wage burdens, especially waiters and bellboys, with tipping acting as a de facto living wage in dining rooms.
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Hotel Association of
New York City
Private estate and hotel workers debate on wages and strikes
On a country road the narrator recalls a private estate and a hotel chain, musing that hotel patrons are paying partners. He argues workers should influence staffing and oppose strike breakers, advocating collective voice in management decisions.
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Waldorf Management
Hotel association critique of labor clause shift in union stance
A hotel group letters to us pledging loyalty to NRA while deviating from collective bargaining intent. They label Amalgamated Food Workers as led by outsiders and favor the Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Guilds. The act guarantees employees the right to organize and bargain through chosen representatives without employer interference.
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Hotel Association
NRA
Amalgamated Food Workers
Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Guilds
Hotel Bosses Accused of Interference in Union Choice
The writer argues employers cannot influence workers in choosing unions or leaders and calls the hotel industry’s proclamation misused power. He seeks an official ruling on coercion and interference, warning ads could sway jurors and workers toward a chosen group.
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NRA
Athens veteran recalls 1884 Ohio floods relief ride
Captain J B Allen and Attorney E J Jones rode on horseback from Athens to Pomeroy to deliver flood relief funds during the February 1884 flood. They started at 7 in the morning and arrived after dark, delivering checks to the Meigs Relief Committee at Kerrs Run and noting flood waters reaching the courthouse fourth step.
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Ohio
Ohio River
J. B. Allen
Athens
Pomeroy
E. J. Jones
Hysell
Kerrs Run
Meigs Relief Committee
Judge Phi
Migraine Headaches and Their Treatment by Dr Fishbein
Headaches have various causes from brain irritability to eye strain and digestion. Migraine can be familial and hard to cure. management focuses on mental relief, lifestyle changes, sufficient sleep, and selective drug use tailored to the patient.
Managing Two Young Children Without Scolding
A correspondent asks how to handle a four year old and a two year old without constant yelling. The answer emphasizes steady guidance, varied toys, regular routines, and avoiding harsh punishment to foster healthy social development and self control.
Four-Mule Team Delivers Bed Clothing to Flood Sufferers
George Falcoon of Athens joined Stansbury Judge Bradbury Doctor Hysel and Reverend Wallace in driving a four mule team through knee deep mud to Pomeroy to deliver bed clothing to flood victims. The journey took nearly two days and was recalled by Captain Allen.
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Stansbury
Bradbury
Hysel
Wallace
George Falcoon
Athens
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Bend
Allen
Smallest couple in the world exhibited in India
Smiaun and Fatma, billed as the smallest couple, stand 13 inches and about 13.5 inches tall with a champagne bottle for scale. Smniaun is an acrobat, skilled on Roman Rings, while Fatma is noted as taller than her husband.
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Smiaun
Fatma
India
Smniaun
Maxwell Plantation
Dairymen urged to tax butter substitutes to boost creamery prices
W S Parker of Athens argues against oleo sales and for higher prices for creamery butter. He contends consumer costs, dairy food value, and rural business collapse threaten dairymen while urging taxation of substitutes to restore profitability and farming prosperity.
Price of finished product too high due to cheap ingredients
Editor argues the cost issue lies in the base ingredient price being too low, making the final product seem overpriced. The remark suggests adjusting input costs to reflect true value and prevent pricing problems.
Editorial critique on Ohio forest fire towers and reforestation
Letter to the editor from J. Crumley and C. Athens contests Ohio Forest Fires Costly editorial claims. It notes active fire towers in use for four years with extensive range and communication gear, and cites the State Experiment Station nurseries at Marietta producing four million seedlings annually for state reforestation.
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the Messenger
Ohio
Id Eciteria
CCC
Mariette I
Unclear local social notes mixed with names and events
A jumble of names and partial phrases lists guests, family relations, and social activities. Mentions include Mr and Mrs William Doug, Obie, Brent Metcalf, Stewart, F R Beasley, and Addie Marie Gro bard with references to Cleveland trips, a Valentine’s Day dance, and a Methodist Church social hour.
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Obie
Athems
Brent Metcalf and Son
Townsend
Stewart
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