Taxation Speech Highlights Ohio Reform Efforts
Attorney General Wade Ellis discusses tax reform at the Ohio Commissioners convention in Dayton. He critiques radical rhetoric, applauds modest inquiry, and notes enduring inequities in Ohio's system such as the escape of personal property from taxation, especially farms and homes.
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Wade Ellis
Convention of
Ohio
Dayton
Ellis
Columbus
State Board of Commerce
Cincinnati
State Grange
Reaper King Deposed in Co Operative Harvesting Row
Dissent among Farm s Cooperative Harvesting Machine Co of North America stockholders ends with William N. Whiteley ousted as head and Dr C R Stuckey of Lancaster named plant superintendent. Illness of juror’s wife delays Gilman probe as testimony is reheard. Ohio notes include cruelty charges dismissed at Columbus State Hospital and a bank case in Galion.
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Moother
Gilman
Harris
Ohio
Springfield
Farm S’ Co-operative Harvesting Machine Company of
North America
William N. Whiteley
King
C. ?. Stuckey
Lancaster
Whiteley
International Harvester Pany of
Chicago
Co-Operative
State Hospital
Columbus
Columbus State Hospital
Edward Coonfare
Coonfare
Cee
Stockton
Dayton, O
Watkins
Relief Aid Mobilized as Flood Hits Portsmouth
The general relief committee and business leaders have distributed 1,500 and supplied refugees. About 10,000 displaced residents seek shelter, with 1,000 housed in a school and another 1,000 placed elsewhere. Many are destitute awaiting aid to restart homes and lives after levee breaches.
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Portsmouth
General Relief Committee
Board of Public Service
Rules for Tax Exemptions Outlined by Attorney General
Attorney General Ellis released a lengthy opinion outlining general rules for property tax exemptions. Public property used for public service is exempt, while long term private leases may tax lessee interests. mixed public and private use is taxed pro rata. Charitable institutions and endowments remain exempt, with real estate used privately taxed unless connected to charity goals.
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Ellis
Lands Opening For Ex Soldiers In Flathead Reserve
Mr. Harvey T. Keating on the Flathead reservation near the Washington line prepares registration for ex soldiers and widows to file for government lands. He has limited agents and accepts mail applications from Columbus and nearby regions ahead of the land drawings.
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Harvey T. Keating
Flathead
Flathead Country
Pacific Slope
Montana
Washington State Line
Keating
Board of Trade
Columbus
Dean's Regulats Promises Gentle Constipation Cure
An old advert claims Dean's Regulats ease constipation with gentle action. It mentions side effects like headache dizziness and languor, warns drastic remedies worsen bowels, and offers the product for 25 cents via druggist.
Athens Rock Company Shuts Plant Amid Heavy Rainfall
The Athens Rock Company halted operations for several days due to continuous rain. Heavy rainfall delays shale hauling from the bank, making continuation of work unlikely before next week.
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Athens Rgick Company
Jones Gabriel Wedding Held in Columbus Home
In Columbus at 960 Neil Avenue Miss Ethel V Jones married Mr Elza Gabriel in a noon ceremony conducted by Rev J G King of Neil Avenue United Presbyterian Church. A five course breakfast followed. Guests included Miss Fulton Miss Dean Elmer Gabriel and others. couple to reside at 960 Neil Avenue after a wedding trip.
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The
Columbus Dispatch
Jones-Gabriel
Columbus
Ethel V. Jones
Elza Gabriel
Neil Avenue
J. G. King
Neil Avenue United Presbyterian Church
Burton Morris
Lena Jones
Florence Gabriel
Paris
Elmer Gabriel
Athens
Miss Fulton
Dean
Eber Gabriel
D. Remick
Albert Sholl
Facin
Chilicothe
Charles F. Jones
Cleveland
Gabriel
Brandreth's Pills Seen as Reliable Constipation Remedy
The piece extols Brandreth's Pill as a dependable laxative tonic with a century plus track record for constipation and blood impurity troubles. It contrasts it with other cathartics that lose effectiveness with continued use and notes availability in plain or sugar-coated forms at drugstores.
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Brandreth
Infant Ralph Conrad Josten Dies At Three Weeks
The three weeks old son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Josten, Ralph Conrad, died Sunday evening. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning, but the exact hour is pending the absence of Rev. Father Banahan from the city.
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Ralph Conrad
Walter Josten
Father Banahan
Big Four Wreck Leaves Twenty Three Dead
An east bound Big Four train the Queen City Limited collided head on with a freight near Fowler Indiana at 2 30 in heavy fog. The tender crashed through a combination car killing or burning most occupants while two in that car escaped. The private car of Vice President Shaff was saved though his wife was unharmed.
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Shaff
Science Club discusses national university movement proposal
Dr. Oscar Chrisman leads the Science Club at his North Congress home on Saturday as he presents a major paper on a United States University and outlines plans. He notes widespread support among state university presidents and Allied Educational Associations, with a Baton Rouge conference endorsing the idea and a committee set to advance the movement. The group adjourned to meet Dr. Hoover next month.
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Science Club
Oscar Chrisman
Congress Street
Chrisman
United States University
Beckett
Dr. Chrisman
Allied Educational Associations of Ohio
Allied Educational Association
Columbus
Nance
Subect
National Association of Presidents of State Universities
Ellis
Baton Rouge
James
University of Illinois
Ayres
University of Tennessee
Thompson
Ohio State University
Chris
Miss Margaret Williams Died in Columbus Hospital
Miss Margaret Williams died Sunday noon at Mount Carmel Hospital in Columbus. She worked in the Sunday Creek offices until six weeks ago and was well known in Athens. Her home was Jacksonville, where her parents reside. The remains will be brought to Athens Wednesday noon for burial.
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Margaret Williams
Mount Carmel
Columbus
Miss Williams
Sunday Creek
Athens
Jacksonville
Obituary: Mrs. Orinda Williams 73 Near Mooretown
Mrs. Orinda Williams died at age 73 at her home near Mooretown on Thursday night. She is survived by her husband Waldron Williams, children, and grandchildren including several in Athens and Nelsonville. Funeral services will be at Daines church at 11 AM Saturday, with interment in Daines cemetery. relatives from Indiana will attend.
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Orinda Williams
Mooretown
Miss Louise Higgins Hosts T. J. J. Club Evening
Miss Louise Higgins entertained the T. J. J. Club Saturday from six to nine with guests including Miss Anna Pickering. Members present were Misses Clara Williams Aldine Roach Mame Lash Carrie Junod Pauline Musgrave Clara Hearn Oscie Chrisman. The evening featured games music piano solo by Miss Minnie Duckler and two vocal selections by Miss Margaret Davis.
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Louise Higgins
T. J. J. Club
Clara Williams
Aldine Roach
Mame Lash
Carrie Junod
Pauline Musgrave
Clara Hearn
Oscie Chrisman
Anna Pickering
Minnie Duckler
Margaret Davis
Pardon Board to Rule on Local Burglary Convicts
Among cases heard Friday by the State Board of Pardons were Elias Thompson and Paul P. Hale, both county residents serving burglary sentences in the Ohio penitentiary. Their cases will be considered and a decision reached within a few days at least.
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State Board of Pardons
Elias Thompson
Paul P. Hale
Ohio
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Mahoning County
Ohio Association of Infirmary Officials
Edward Flickinger
Galion
Ohio Penitentiary
West Liberty
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Flathead Indian Reservation
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