Taxpayers Hear Debate On New State Tax Amendment
The Athens County Taxpayers Association held its third monthly meeting at Commercial Club rooms with about 30 members. Captain Nelson W. Evans argued for an ad valorem tax and classed property, while W. B. Worstell and G. Leonard Fels opposed the plan, urging full valuation and no new taxation system. members elected 13 new names and approved two amendments to the constitution.
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Athens County Taxpayers Association
Commercial Clule Rooms
H. D. Henry
Athens
Association
W. B. Lawrence
Commercial Club
Nelson W. Evans
Portsmouth
G. Leonard Fels
Seven Mile
Miami University
Ohio State Board
Lawrence
Evans
Athens County
United States
Iowa
Tennessee
Captain Evans
Ohio
Massachusetts
Minnesota Tax Commission
Harris
Messrs
Wade Ellis
Atlee Pomerone
George E. Martin
T. H. Hosgett
Alfred (. Cassatt
Creat Narties
Democrats
Repulicans
Committee On
L. GS. Vorstel
General Assembly
Fels
Worstell
Grange
Agriculture Wilson
Ohio State Board of Commerce
Civic League
Miami
Fatal stabbing at State Hospital shocks local town
John Caldwell of Ross County was stabbed through the heart by Levi Adams, a patient at Athens State Hospital, in the wood shop. Adams confessed to the act after Caldwell died within moments. Caldwell had been at the hospital three years. Adams had long been a trusted patient from Washington County. Coroner Lens was summoned to Mineral.
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John Caldwell
Ross County
Washington County
Athens Stats Hospital
Levi Adams
John E. Caldwell
Trustles
Adams
Caldwell
Dr. Hanson
Mineral
Carl
Mineral Scene of Murder Mystery in Grounded Home
In Mineral Ohio Charles Woodrum a 30 year old coal miner was found dead with head wounds. His wife Mrs George Woodrum and her mother have been arrested though they deny involvement and claim they were away overnight. Coroner and inquest are pending post mortem findings.
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Charles Woodrum
George Woodrum
Woodrum
Charles Woerum
Charles
Pedigo
Marshfield
Lane
Lare
Mineral
Old Timer Gabriel Parkalop Faces Assault Charge
Modoc resident Gabriel Parkalop was arraigned before Squire Rose on an assault and battery charge brought by his father-in-law Steve M. He showed little response to questions and was sent to jail to recover memory ahead of a second examination on Wednesday morning.
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Gabriel Parkalop
Modoc
Squire
Steve M
Parkalop
Webster
Gabriel
Archangel
Methodists Push Opposition to Cannon in Speaker Fight
Baltimore reports that a temperance society legislative committee urged Methodist voters who back the interstate commerce bill to back congressional candidates opposing Repre sentative Cannon for speaker. The committee then decided to carry the fight into his district and recommend he be opposed in the next election.
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Cannon
Baltimore
Legislative Committee of the Temperance Society of the Methodist Episcopal Ane
Congress
Warsaw intends permanent exposition beyond Russia limits
Warsaw announces plans to establish a lasting exposition of all articles and goods manufactured outside Russia. The aim is to better acquaint the public with foreign products and promote cross border commerce.
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Warsaw
Russia
Athens County Liquor Sale Ban Election Ordered
Petitioners representing 5,388 electors asked Judge Wood to set a county wide vote on September 29 to prohibit intoxicating beverages. Judge Wright sought time to review the petition files, while noting past turnout of 7,307. the judge ordered the election date with Wright’s examination to conclude by 7 p.m. if no serious issues arise.
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Roach
A. E. Price
Athens County
Wood
O. W. H. Wright
Personal Liberty League
Wright
Fashionable Hats and Dresses in Fall Attire
Verona Clarke surveys fall and winter millinery and dress fabrics with emphasis on large hats, turn-down brims, Empire coats, and satin and bengaline materials. She notes variety in trims, toques, Directoire skirts, and elaborate braiding shaping stylish outfits.
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Directoire
Why a Certificate of Good Character Is Required
A veteran New York lawyer questions the necessity of a good character certificate for admission to practice, noting long familiarity with court methods and proceedings. He wonders why such a prerequisite remains required for new entrants.
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New York
Cincinnati Speed Carnival Promises Record Track Show
World class drivers Barney O Walter Christie and Charlie Soules head a field at Latonia track on the 12th and 13th with plans for eight to ten events daily. Promoters hope to set new mile and stock car marks as John J. Ryan also favors competing, promising a premier Midwest auto racing spectacle with large cash prizes and trophies.
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Cincinnati
Dept
Barney O
Walter Christie
Charlie Soules
Red Devil
Vauga
Leland
Shippe
Latola
Middle West
St. Paul
John J. Ryan
Dare Devil
Kentucky
Letonia
Latonia
Oldfeld
Christie
Wile
Soules
Kulick
Ford
Detroit
Kipplinger
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Overdoing the Orderly Life Aphorism
The quote cautions that strict adherence to a orderly life risks stagnation as virtue is hoarded in respectability. Genuine virtue seeks meaningful action rather than safe reputation.
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Henry van Dyke
Powder question unresolved after miners and operators meet
At a Columbus meeting between miners officials and the Hocking Operators Association the powder liability issue was not settled. Operators asked for more information from the state inspector of workshops and factories and requested a September 15 joint meeting. A temporary agreement remains in force and three mines in the Hocking Valley area saw grievances settled after discussion.
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Hocking Operators’ Association
Columbus
Richards
Koons Plans Independent Run for Prosecutor
L. A. Koons confirms to a Meeeenger reporter he will run as an independent candidate for the office of prosecuting attorney. He says he has decided to circulate the petition and, if possible, appear on the ballot to challenge the incumbent.
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Ll. A. Koons
Meeeenger
Koons
Mr. Koons
Man Robs Church Box In St Peter’s Rome New York
John Sullivan of Los Angeles California was caught in the act of robbing a church contribution box at St Peter’s Roman Catholic in Rome New York. A previous box theft six months earlier was witnessed by a female church member who identified Sullivan as the same man.
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Rome
N. Y
John Sullivan
Los Angeles
Cal
St. Peter's Roma Catholic Church
Sullivan
Record-High University Enrollment Push Early
Registration started Monday but holiday delayed student turnout. By chapel, 388 named registrants. activity continues this forenoon. Officials note ahead of last year despite financial softness and report unprecedented inquiries from prospective students, signaling broader University recognition.
Jerome Expresses Indifference Over Thaw Transfer
New York District Attorney Jerome said he is not interested in the Thaw case and would not oppose removal to Pittsburgh. He noted he has no authority to block any transfer and that Thaw was removed from his jurisdiction when committed to the asylum.
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Jerome
New York
Harry K. Thaw
Pittsburg
Pocketbook Brought From 1825 Holds Madison Deeds
Chauncey man Geo H Nye recovered a leather pocketbook once owned by his grandfather George H Nye Sr who possessed it at his death in 1825. The old parchment deeds from President Madison dated January 4 1810 for lands in Fairfield county remain in good condition. Also shown was a 1899 letter from F A Foster of Lancaster to Nye’s grandmother.
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Geo. H. Nye
Chauncey
Athens
Jacksonville
George H. Nye
President Madison
Fairfield County
Nye
F. A. Foster
Lancaster
Penmanship and Engraving Noted as Faultless
A brief description lauds faultless penmanship and modern engraving. It mentions a quill being used, emphasizing careful, precise writing and meticulous artistry.
Harbert and Rager Wed in Judee Lynch Office
Mr I T Harbert and Miss Virginia G Rager wed in Judee Lynch's office at 3 PM Wednesday. The groom, a Braddock streetcar conductor, will take his bride to Braddock, Stewart, with several relatives present for the ceremony.
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Harbert-Rager
I. T. Harbert
Virginia G. Rager
Judee Lynch
Equire Rose
Harbert
Braddock
Pas
Bile Bride
Stewart
Aihenua
Coal Industry Expands As Workers Return To Shops
About 390 men are employed at new shops with forecasts of further increases. Officials aim to have all cars in good order before the fall coal rush. Skilled labor is tight as factories lure workers with better conditions.
Postal Order Grants Free Mail for Pension Vouchers
Postmaster General Meyer issues an order amending postal laws to allow all pensioners free use of the mails for their pension vouchers. The measure expands eligibility and eases correspondence with pension offices.
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Meyer
Local Social Notes Highlight Wade and Area Visitors
Millfield and surrounding towns report a week of visits and illnesses. J R Wade and family return from Columbus while Hervey Wade recovers from blood poisoning. Several residents attend the State Fair in Columbus and visit friends in Muray City Nelsonville Athens Marietta and Chauncey with appendicitis surgery and high school plans noted.
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J. R. Wade
Columbus
Bessie ® Baffer
Rockbridge
J. C. Daft
C. L. Sanders
Emma Dileher
Nelgonville
Cy James
Hervey Wade
Mabel Matson
Mhel Ledrned
Athens
Larene Wade
Heoward Brockins
Amesville
Herbert Mingus
Marietta
James Cochenan
Chauncey
George Wade
Ollie Taylor
Dr. Learned
Family
Ray Howard
Nelsonville
Cruelty and Fear Shake Hands with Jalzac
A fragmentary item suggests themes of cruelty and fear tied to the figure or concept named Jalzac. The readable lines imply an emotional or psychological focus rather than a clear event or date.
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Jalzac
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