Trusts in Hicksville Alleged Headed by Ainsworth
A letter accuses Mr. Ainsworth candidate for representative of leading a local trust in Hicksville. It cites firms Ainsworth & Snyder and Simmons & Forder pooling money to manipulate farm stock purchases while portraying themselves as separate entities. The writer details alleged conflict between anti trust rhetoric and leadership of the trust.
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Ainsworth
Hicksville
I Hicks
Ainsworth & Snyder
Simmons & Forder
Mr. Ainsworth
Bryan
Lentz
Hanna
Boys In Blue
Philippines
Mr. Bryan
Louisiana
Florida
West
Mr. Lentz
New Jersey
Delaware
West Virginia
Mark Ha
City
Vitaly
Ainswo Snyder
Sprn
Mworth
Defiance Meeting Sparks Political Fluorish and Questions
Local Defiance press notes a tense political gathering with criticism of John R. McLean dodging the meeting and questions about campaign leaders. It also cites remarks on T. T. Ansberry and M. E. Wilsop debating foes and references Kerns and Carpenter in a heated county political scene.
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People of Defiance
John R. McLean
Behringer Cited for Frugality and Diligence
A newspaper praises Mr Behringer noting his plenty of property due to frugal habits. It quotes scripture on riches from diligence and characterizes Charley as habitually prudent with assets.
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Mr. Behringer
Charley
Promised repay to Asa Toberan fails to materialize
Promisers to Asa Toberan, who aided the Democrats to elect their county ticket, have not paid back the thousand dollars they owed him. He remains unpaid and the article notes they do not intend to honor the promise.
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Asa Toberan
Asa
County official actions spark tax doubt and allegations
County Auditor Akins added millions to the tax duplicate, per Tax Inquisitor E Morganthaler who claims Tom L Johnson owes at least 432283.90 in back taxes. Allegations also accuse Charles Behringer and cemetery trustee Charley Ehringer of unfair tax tactics while painter J O Fisher is defended as a clean man and gentleman.
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Akins
E. Morganthaler
Morganthaler
Tom L Johnson
Cleveland Press
Defiance County
Charles Behringer
J. O. Fisher
Fisher
Charley Ehringer
Cemetery Board of Trustees
Behringer
Tax Inquisitor
Behringer in Defiance County Court Drama and Tax Fight
A satirical account portrays Charles Behringer as Dr Jeckyle and Mr Hyde in hearings over a $7000 Albert Coy mortgage. It covers his tax case with Judge Hockman, a $1220 back tax suit settled for $761.25, and claims of political influence by local figures like H P Miller.
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Behringer
Mr. Hyde
Albert Coy
South
Defiance County
Coy
Mark Township
Jones
John Wisda
Common Pleas Court
Chas. Behringer
Rumor of bribery and tax dodging roils Highland area
Dialog highlights alleged payments to suppress Behringer and Kerns tax cases. Dave Hill and Bill Bennett cite John W Winn claiming 200 dollars to keep Behringer from indictment. Local officials and Thompson face attacks over tax values and printing bills amid charges of gang-backed smut machines and county trust networks.
Behringer Backed Beers Reported in Third Ward
Several kegs of beer were given to third ward electors yesterday in what is described as support for Behringer and the Democratic county ticket.
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Third Ward
Behringer
Bryan Strives to Enter Democratic Fold with Lincoln Quoted
W. J. Bryan appears to be attempting to join the Democratic party by borrowing extensively from Abraham Lincoln. The stance suggests Bryan is weakening within the party as he leans on Lincoln’s legacy to bolster his position.
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W. J. Bryan
Abraham Lincoln
Bryan
Sauer Perjury Trial Ends With Acquittal Jury Foreman Noted
J O Fisher served as foreman of the jury that found Andrew Sauer not guilty of perjury. The trial, presided by a Democratic judge, yielded no sufficient evidence for conviction and drew reactions from H P Miller and other Savings Bank crowd.
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J. O. Fisher
Andrew Sauer
Mr. Fisher
Sauer
H. P. Miller
Savings Bank
City gang seeks GOP votes to back Behringer
Rumors allege a local gang is pressuring residents to support Behringer with Republican ballots. Officials say the tactic is unlikely to succeed and no evidence ties the group to a coordinated campaign.
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Behringer
Pay Up or Quit Ridiculing the Old Pay Him
A reader urges settling a debt with Ho Toberan, stating $1,000 is due after inspecting books and finding the sum owed. The writer calls for payment or stopping the insinuations by the school board and local press.
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Ho Toberan
Rear
Inger Health Declines as Wagon Works Controversy Roils County
The text describes Mr Inger's failing health linked to hard work at the wagon works and his later political move resisting taxes. It notes resignations and boards, with warnings about choosing him for county commissioner. It depicts local tensions and accusations surrounding business moves.
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GANG
Inger
Turnbull Wagon Works
Ging
Board of Equals
Behringer
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