Taxation Amendments and the Ohio Classification Debate
A historical overview argues that Ohio's uniform tax rule fails and urges classification of property for fair taxation. The piece reviews four constitutional amendment attempts from 1889 to 1903, voting outcomes, lessons learned, and calls for a organized People’s Campaign to secure voter participation in the November election.
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Official
Tax Commission
Ohio
General Assembly
William McKinley
Ohio State Board of Commerce
Eee
People’s Campaign
Ohio Voters Asked to Understand Tax Amendment
Editorial from Dayton News endorses the proposed constitutional tax amendment. It explains the measure does not create new taxes but allows the legislature to enact taxation laws. The piece argues voters can elect honest representatives to govern taxation and urges support for the amendment in the upcoming November election.
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Ohio
Columbus
Dayton News
Monument to Tax Evasion and Windowless Dwellings Critique
The piece argues personal property taxes are archaic and often evaded. It cites windowless houses built to dodge taxation and banks’ safety deposit boxes concealing wealth. It laments double taxation and suggests New Orleans should tax real property only, exempting personal property.
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Louisana
Jouisiana
New Orleans
Orleans
FOR THE HOUSEWIFE Chairs In the Kitchen
A guidance piece on using two chairs in the kitchen to ease tasks. A high chair aids at the table for chopping and preparing vegetables with a footstool, while a low chair provides rest during waiting periods for things like cakes and pies to brown.
Keep the Icebox Full for Maximum Refrigerator Efficiency
Do not economize this summer by skimping on ice. A well filled icebox gives maximum cooling capacity and keeps food longer. A small refrigerator well stocked with ice beats a large one only half full. Never place food directly on the ice unless unavoidable.
Beauty Diet Tips for Bright Eyes and Glowing Skin
Begin the day with grated carrots and a good breakfast. Lunch on watercress dandelion lettuce carrots and spinach for complexion benefits. In summer, eat seafood lamb and young poultry while avoiding heavy meats. End the day with a light sandwich of bread and butter with onion between lettuce leaves to relax nerves and aid sleep.
Electric cooking seen as future home luxury
A description of electric kitchens showing a kettle heated by internal coils and a portable burner. The text argues electricity will become universal for cooking within a decade, highlighting cleanliness and modern efficiency for housewives.
Potato Doughnuts Recipe Note
A historical recipe describes mixing mashed potatoes with butter milk sugar egg baking powder cinnamon salt and flour to form doughnuts. Potatoes are bent with butter and a little milk while hot then cooled folded with other ingredients and fried for light tender doughnuts.
Baked Bean Rabbit Recipe Step by Step
Heat milk and butter then mix in baked beans rubbed through a sieve. Season with salt pepper and onion juice. Heat through add crumbled cheese and Worcester sauce. Stir until melted then serve on toast rounds.
Proper Salt Cellar Care For Summer Humidity
The article advises emptying salt cellars after each meal to prevent caking and silver tarnish. It suggests adding a little cornstarch if caking occurs and keeping a covered bowl in the pantry to quickly transfer salt, reducing filling time.
Salt Remedy for Rough Elbows From Pantry
A simple home remedy suggests using table salt to soften and whiten rough elbows. Rub a pinch of salt on one elbow with the other hand to improve skin texture. The tip emphasizes an inexpensive, readily available approach from the pantry.
Oregon Governor Chamberlain Wins Senate Support
George H. Chamberlain of Oregon wins the Democratic primary for U S senator while the Republicans sweep other offices. The legislature, heavily Republican, may be obliged to elect Chamberlain as dictated by the people’s vote, despite party lines. Chamberlain’s win is a personal triumph as Oregon remains GOP strong.
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Chamberlain
Charles W. Fulton
Oregon
Troosevelt
Lady Mary Glyn Responds to Evangelist at Peterborough Infirmary
The bishop of Peterborough's wife Lady Mary Glyn, visiting a burned maidservant in the infirmary, was mistaken for the mother by an evangelist who offered tracts and asked if she was saved. Her reply: as nearly as a bishop's wife can expect to be.
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Mary Glyn
Peterborough
Lady Mary
London Globe
Colonel William F Stewart Expected to Retire in 1911
The case of Colonel William F Stewart, second ranking officer in the coast artillery corps, attracts wide notice. He was removed from Florida command to Fort Grant Arizona after refusing retirement, deemed temperamentally impossible by the War Department. He was offered retirement but refused unless promoted to brigadier general. A California native, Stewart will retire for age in 1911.
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William F. Stewart
Coast Artillery Corps
Stewart
Florida
Fort Grant
Arizona
War Department
William Y. Stewart
Lion's share in Lawson remark cited as Hon profit
Thomas W. Lawson spoke of an early deal and noted his small personal profit. He quipped that the profitable portion always goes to the dominant partner, defining the lion's share as what the Hon can obtain.
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Thomas W. Lawson
Joss Dominates Tigers as Cleveland Ramps Wins
Addie Joss, star pitcher for the Cleveland Americans, has won nine of eleven starts this season, with four victories at Detroit. His pinpoint control and change of pace disrupt Detroit’s offense, making him a crucial asset for Cleveland in the pennant race.
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Doss
Addie Joss
Cleveland Americans
Joss
Detroit Tigers
Addie
Detroit
Cleveland
Naps
Ban Johnson Praises Waddell in St Louis Rally
Johnson recalls witnessing Waddell’s standout pitching for the Athletics against the Browns. He describes a 3,000-strong crowd surrounding Waddell after the game and notes the pitcher’s late surge and strikeouts. The Browns reportedly released him for $5,000 to the Americans. Amateur wrestler Gotch challenges Dr. Roller to a Seattle bout on June 20 following a prior failed attempt.
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Ban Johnson
Waddell
St. Louis Browns
Philadelphia Athletics
Johnson
St. Louis Americans
Athletics
Goteh
Benjamin F. Roller
Seattle
Gotch
Roller
Memphis Club Trains Pitcher In Curve Delivery
The Memphis Southern league club has sent pitcher William Chappelle to Chicago for two weeks to study Cubs curveball art from the grand stand. He already shows star potential but lacked curve usage, so club officers paid his expenses to gain instruction and improve his pitch variety.
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Memphis Baseball Club
William Chappelle
Chicago
Cubs
Terry McGovern Quits Ring After disappointing showing
Terry McGovern has quit boxing for good after a poor display against Spike Robson at the National Athletic Club in New York. He told manager Joe Humphreys that he is through with the sport for all time.
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Terry McGovern
Spike Robson
National Athletic Club
New York
Terry
Joe Humphreys
Daniels to Race Derbyshire in New York invitational
M. Daniels of the New York Athletic Club will accept an invitation from Hyde Seal Swimming Club of Manchester New York for a 100 yard race against J. H. Derbyshire of England. The event is set for July 8, five days before the water sports start at the Olympic games.
Nickalls to Coach Detroit Oarsmen
Vivian Nickalls, English sculler and brother of Guy Nickalls, signs a one year contract to coach Detroit Boat Club rowers in Detroit Michigan, promising to teach the crew.
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Nickalls
Detroit
Vivian Nickalls
Guy Nickalls
America
Vivian
Detroit Boat Club
Mich
Japs Beating Americans in Tokyo Baseball Series
The American squadron baseball teams play a series against a Tokyo university team. Japanese players have won most games, with good spirit and mutual respect prevailing on both sides.
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Tokyo
Canadian Track Team Chooses Crocker and Sherring
The Olympic committee appointed J. H. Crocker of Toronto as manager of the Canadian track team and W. Sherring of Hamilton as coach. The team of fifteen men will sail for England shortly.
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Sherring
Olympic Committee
J. H. Crocker
Toronto
W. Sherring
Hamilton
England
Train Schedule Fragment No.9 Arrives Late Night
No.9 arrives at 2:00 am Teparta and departs 2:00. Also arrives 11:48 pm and departs 11:48 pm. No.8 arrives 3:85 pm and departs 8:35 pm.
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Cincinnati
Toledo
No.9
Teparta
No. 1
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