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Newspaper

Cambridge Jeffersonian

Location

Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1908

Page

2

Thompson embroilment in Gallia county factional fight

Secretary of State Carmi Thompson stands at the center of Ohio Republican intra party strife in Gallia and Gallipolis. The Gallia Times accuses him of abusing office to aid party factions and cites postmaster Sherman Eagle and other leaders in a battle involving Cox Guilbert Brown and Vorys. Eagle claims Thompson knew Supreme Court outcomes in advance and used official power to influence factional aims.

Speaker Eagleson Gallia County Gallipolis Sherman Eagle Cincinnati Carmi A. Thompson Feacleson George B. Cox Cox Eagson Thomson Eagleson Teith Ya Thi Wa Thompson Cinccinnati Guilbert Brown Vorys Burfom Francis W. Treadway Cleveland Hamilton County Bagieson Lawrence Eatleson Statehouse Harris McKinnon Green Fullington Gallia Noutty E Abroglio Switzer Eacle Gallia Times Repubblican Carmin Thompson Qallia Secretary of State Carmi Thompson Secretary of State of Ohio Lawrence County Beth Willing Sherman Fagle Repubican Supreme Court United States of America State of General Assembly State of Ohio Wuersor Columbus A. D

Night dress deemed luxury by Indiana judge

A Indiana judge rules that a night dress is a luxury amid what is described as "RepubliGN prosperity" in New Havenon. The note reflects period tone and satirical critique of economic standards.

Republi New Havennion

Roosevelt commission and farm happiness by leaving farmers alone

A Nashville American remark asserts that roosevelt era policy may worsen farmer discontent by over controlling them, suggesting the best approach is to let farmers be. The quote frames a debate on government meddling versus autonomy for agrarian communities.

Roosevelt Nashville

Shall the 1le Rule or the trusts rule in state offices

The fragment discusses rotation in state offices with Auditor Guilvert and deputies seeking posts, a Republican paper praising the 1897 Dingley tariff era, and Governor Harris admitting he should have reviewed the auditor’s office but has not acted.

Harris State Auditor

Green deputy heir apparent to McKin runs for treasurer

If Charles C. Green now McKin's chosen Republican successor for state treasurer still believes a state official's business is none of your business then it isn't his business.

Charles C. Green W. S. McKinnow

Ohio Voters Set to Clean Out House in November

Report notes men repair the state house at Columbus and argues Ohio voters will perform a thorough cleaning of the building inside out in the upcoming November election.

Columbus Ohio

NUGGETS FROM THER PAPERS OTHE G. O. P. Illusion

A collection of terse quotes from various papers criticizing political promises. It notes the Oklahoma guaranteed deposit scheme and calls out party platform support for universal adoption. The tone emphasizes skepticism toward optimism.

Oklahoma Madison County

Taft Backed Security for Capital and Justice to Labor

Columbus Press Post notes Taft as a defender of capital security and labor justice, stating his prior judicial precedents suffice to support both pillars.

Mr. Taft Wall Street Taft Columbus Press-Post

Tax Dodging by Citizens Shrinks Ohio Bank Deposits

Banks and depositors in Ohio report yearly withdrawals during assessment week to dodge taxes. bankers estimate losses ranging from $10,000 to $57,000, with some accounts moved to other cities or invested in tax exempt bonds. Calls for a uniform money tax rate and reform appear from multiple lenders and citizens.

Ohio Pittsburg Pennsylvania

Carmi Called Again In State Justice Dispute

The Wellston Sentinel weighs in on Attorney General Miller and Carmi A Thompson noting Miller’s backbone and suggesting he would suit a secretary of state. The piece recalls Thompson’s election assumption he could perform duties without a coadjutor judge and questions accountability.

Carmi Miller Carmi A. Thompson Wellston Sentinel

Kansas Wants Bank Guaranty

The New York Sun report from August 24 highlights Kansas calls for deposit guarantees. It notes state leaders pushing for a system to insure bank deposits amid financial anxiety and seeks voters and legislators' support.

New York Sun Kansas Bank Guaranty

Kansas bankers back deposit guaranty similar to Oklahoma

Kansas City Aug 23. A large majority of responded Kansas bankers favor a state guaranty for bank deposits modeled on Oklahoma. Of 137 replies, 88 support such a law, 35 oppose, 17 undecided. The stance aligns with public sentiment but bankers prefer legislative, not political, action.

Oklahoma Kansas City Kansas Kansas Bank Bankers National Bank Kan Taft Lana Bryan New York William J. Bryan The Economic Club of New York

Critique of the 1898 Property Tax System in Louisiana

The 1898 constitution aims for equal and uniform taxation but fails in practice. It claims all property is taxed by value yet produces inequality across parishes and property types. Evasion and perjury are incentivized, capital flees, and industrial growth is hindered.

Ohio State Board of Commerce Organization Highlight

The Ohio State Board of Commerce watches state legislation to promote the common good and oppose detrimental laws. Its nonpartisan, educational methods inform the public and urge intelligent support for good bills. Leader Allen R. Foote says individual duty reduces the need for a Columbus lobby. A similar Illinois model is praised for securing sound legislation.

Ohio Ohio State Board of Commerce Tereafter General Assembly Allen R. Foote Columbus Iinois Transceript Peoria

Taxation of Farm Products under Personal Property Rules

N J Bach elder of the Master National Grange argues farm products face excessive tax burdens as the tax rate rises to cover revenue, noting large owners evade taxation on intangible personal property in cities. He spoke before the First Nationwide Sax Conference.

N. J. Bachelder National Grange First Nationwid Sax

Ohio Democratic Platform Embraces Reform and Direct Elections

The platform calls for initiative and referendum, home rule for cities, fair tax reform including franchise taxation, and child labor limits. It supports an eight hour day on public work, employers liability protection, and labor dispute hearings. It seeks road and canal funding, denounces Republican machine influence, favors primary reform, direct U S senate election, and a deeper Ohio River channel, endorsing Bryan and pledging honest administration.

Ohio State Treasury United States Ohio River Denver William J. Bryan

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Fue State House Guilvert MccKinnon Mitchell Republian John Mitchell Steubenville Gazette Capitol Trust Company Union National Bank L. C. Lavlin Senate Committee On Investigation State Auditor’s Office FE. M. Fullington John M. Pattison Judson Harmon State House Pattison Harmon Site of Ouro Cecat C. A. Thompson House of Representatives Andrew L. Harri Senate Wilerror Ohn Stermon State of Obid Ohie J.D. Chamberlain James M. Williams I. Carmi A. Thompson Lima Ada Spencerville-Lima Auto Company Altoona Pennsylvania Railroad Lagi
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