Proposed Auto Tax Measures Introduced by Legislature
The adjourned session proposes an auto tax with rates 12 34 cents per hundred for pneumatic tires 17 34 for solid tires and 26 cents for steel tires plus 83 0 cents per horsepower. Weight for pleasure cars adds 125 pounds per person. Collection at license time, with emergency status sought to start Jan 1. Local associations may collect taxes with county deputization. Revenue split 50 50 state and local districts after collection costs. funds directed to road maintenance and repair. Estimated yield 6 million dollars, up from 2 5 million under current laws. more funds needed for schools.
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Secretary of State
Mexico Rampant Crimes Strain U.S. Ties
The piece notes several American citizens murdered in Mexico and reports Consul Jenkins as a possible captive for ransom. Officials of both countries discuss the affair while Secretary Lansing's exact words remain unclear, with a strong warning vibe implied.
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Mexico
Jenkins
Lansing
Caranza
Legislature Considers Taxation and Prohibition Enforcement
The legislature met on Monday with several major issues on its agenda. Taxation remains delayed until classification results are known, while enforcement of prohibition and a new auto taxation law are expected to be addressed.
The Big Trouble Coal Shortage Threatens Towns
The coal shortage is the era's gravest trouble with winter close and blizzards sweeping the country. Many cities lack fuel for days or hours, risking factory suspensions and mass unemployment. No authoritative word on when relief might come.
Harding Emerges as Potential 1920 Republican Candidacy
Strong talk grows of Senator Harding as a possible 1920 Republican candidate. He has built a record in the Senate as an orator. He has not decided to announce his candidacy and may prefer to remain senator.
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Senator Harding
United States Senate
No Clemency Warns Auto Thieves of Strict Penalty
Officials warn there will be no clemency for auto and bicycle thieves. The piece stresses criminals face stern punishment and must heed the warning, as stealing autos is deemed one of the meanest crimes by law administrators.
Notable Upper Sandusky figures in early prominence era
The writer recalls Wyan dot county twenty six years ago when five men of prominence lived in Upper Sandusky. Dodge Hare served in Congress, Allen Smalley was a common pleas judge, W C Gear a legislator, Pietro Cu neo a journalist and Turin consul, and Dr Bill Thardt a druggist and Moscow consul.
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Wyandot County
Upper Sandusky
Dodge Hare
Congress
Allen Smalley
Common Pleas
W. C. Gear
Pietro Cuneo
Turin
Italy
Bill Thardt
Moscow
Senator Truman Newberry Indicted in Corrupt Campaign Scheme
United States Senator Truman Newberry of Michigan and 134 others were indicted by a federal grand jury for corrupt practices in securing his election. The indictment alleges that between $500000 and $1 million was spent on the Newberry campaign, far beyond the $10000 allowed under law.
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United States
Truman Newberry
Michigan
Newberry
Svera
Amie
Middletown Chamber Appeals for Voluntary City Fund
The Middletown Chamber of Commerce asks citizens to donate one day's pay to raise 60 000 to ease city finances. It proposes a voluntary fund rather than higher taxes to build an auditorium and spur needed improvements.
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Chamber -of Commerce of
Middletown
King Victor Emmanuel to Visit America Next Summer
The article states that King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy will visit the United States next summer. The trip will partly honor President Wilson for his earlier reception of the king in Europe. Italy is described as a limited monarchy with a liberal government.
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Victor Emanuel
Italy
Wilson
Europe
Albert
Belgium
Spain
Public Sale of Farm Stock and Machinery at Baker Farm
A public auction will take place December 11, 1919 starting at 10 a.m. at the W. J. Baker farm three miles east of Carey on the Sycamore road. Items include 8 horses, 11 Shorthorn cattle, 44 sheep, 4 Poland China sows, farm machinery, wagons, tools, and feedstuffs with terms announced sale day. Auctioneers: Stanley Jones. clerk: H. A. Kear.
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W. J. Baker
Carey
Sycamore Road
Frank Bolser
C. A. Wenaz
Delaine
Shropshire
Poland
China
Deering
Litchfield
Great Dane
McCormick
Oliver
Ohio
W. J
C. H. Baker
Stanley Jones
H. A. Kear
Rattlesnake Census Sought by Cleveland Firm in Idaho
A Cleveland firm solicits state data on rattlesnakes as oil demand drives prices to 250 dollars per ounce. Idaho officials say a count is best done with on the ground work, noting hot rocky regions breed thousands of rattlers. The firm aims to form a snake catching company and send workers to Idaho for a census.
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Boise
H. C
Idaho
Union
Cleveland
McComb School House Blown Down by Storm
The public school building at McComb was wrecked by a Saturday evening storm. The condemned structure had been slated for replacement for some time. The storm struck the tower, the bell crashed through two floors to the basement, and the tower fell catching the latten as walls collapsed. Superintendent Garwood was in his office thirty minutes before the crash. About 300 children attended the school and arrangements were made to use vacant buildings and the municipal building for classes starting next Monday. Six hundred books and cases were salvaged from the wreckage and the basement rooms of the M B church were eyed for future classrooms.
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McComb
Providential
M. B
Our Lady of Consolation Church Notices Carey Area
Our Lady of Consolation parish announces Sunday services with Low Mass at 7 30 a m High Mass at 10 30 a m Vespers and benediction at 7 30 pm Masses during the week are at 6 30 and 8 00 a m Rev Father Aloys M Fish pastor invites churches in Carey and vicinity to submit announcements for the church directory in time for the Tuesday copy.
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Carey
Our Lady Or Consolation
Aloys M. Fish
Church Evening Revivals and Meetings Announced
United Evangelical Church announces services with Rev Chester L Kern and Rev E L Spaid. Sunday School at 9 00 a m Morning Worship at 10 15 a m Luther League 6 00 p m Evening Worship 7 00 p m Prayer Meeting Thursday. Carey choir rehearsal Thursday 7 30 p m at Elza Jacobs home. St Paul and St John notice revival services at 7 30 p m and Sunday School times.
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E. L. Spaid
Luther League
United ‘Evangelical “Church
Chester L. Kern
St. Paul
St. John
Church Services and Meetings Schedule
A local church announces Sunday services including Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. and Morning Worship at 10:15 a.m. Epworth League activities at 6:00 p.m. and Evening Worship at 7:00 p.m. Mid-week prayer at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 9 officials meet. Also notes a Methodist Episcopal and Christian Science Society service schedule.
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W. L. Lindsay
Epworth League
Lawrence Bland
Christian Science Society
Troft
South Street
Things That Make a Church Strong at Beech Grove
Notice for 1st United Brethren Church with Pastor J C Rinehart detailing Sabbath School at 9:00 am, preaching at 10:00 am on December 7 and an evangelistic campaign starting December 28. Music staff secured and revival planned with old-time songs and gospel, calling all believers to attend.
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Beech Grove
Death of Vincent Lowery After Typhoid Fever
Vincent Lowery died at his mother's home on High street after a three week illness from typhoid contracted while working in Delta. He was 22 years 5 days old, born April 26, 1897 in Crawford, survived by parents and siblings, a Crawford MB church member, with funeral held Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at Crawford church. Burial in Ritchie cemetery. pallbearers were local schoolmates.
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Lizzie Lowery
High Street
Vincent Lowery
Delta
L. L. Patterson
Broter Harley
Ross Patterson
Robert Lowery
Crawford
Oklahoma
Vincent
National Automobile School
Detroit
Harley’ “Jay
Cecil
May
Bertha Marie
Bernice
Louise
Helen Marguerite
Ons
Irena
Tes
Ifahe
City
Ritchie Cemetery
Merle Ritter
Ray Tracy
Lawrence—Orians
John Bradman
Pawl Sammet
William Orians
Mrs. Rachael Wentz Dead After Illness Near Wharton
Mrs. Rachael Wentz formerly Summit died last Thursday at her home near Wharton after a period of ill health. She was born in Württemberg Germany and was the widow of Levi Wentz who died twenty one years ago.
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Rachael Wentz
Wharton
Rachael Summit
Wurtemburg
Germany
Levi Wentz
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Carey Times
Postoffice
Homer Thrall
Eee
Legislature
Kear
Naty
Studebakers
Light Six
Keller
Carey, O
America
Caley Times
Our Church Directory
English ‘Lutheran Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
James Myron Shimer
1ST
United Brethren Church
J. C. Rinehart
Carey -Tunes
the Carey
E. F. Scheele
Carey ‘Electrical Co.’s
Brown & Williams
Red Cross
Santa Claus
Santa
Charles
Kilgus
Luella Kilgus
Mrs. Rachael Wentz
O.C. Bowley
Garfield Tong
Hata
Carey Mill & Elevator Co
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