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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1912
Page
2
Amendment text argues for state power to regulate corporations and securities including classification and supervision of domestic and foreign firms. It cites protection of investors, warning of wildcat schemes, and praise from business interests. It urges Ohio voters to vote yes, citing Kansas as a model of strong supervision.
Ohio debates constitutional amendment restoring double liability for banks and stockholders. Proposal seeks re establish ment terms of the thirty fourth amendment to impose liability on bank stockholders and other corporations. The state previously removed double liability, bankers did not demand it, and the measure would require bank deposits to be secured by capital equal to the amount.
Various papers discuss capital punishment, arguing abolition would not prevent murders. Comparisons show murder rates differ by country, with England and Canada cited as examples where enforcement varies. The piece questions if eliminating the death penalty saves lives and notes debates over women offenders and juries.
A collage of brief items notes no meat price change since noon yesterday. It mentions Yemen and fourth of July support, with unrelated quips on social manners and a husband tempering his wife.
The amendment proposes bringing all state deposit takers under state supervision. Delegates argue personal protection and prudent regulation justify applying double liability to building and loan firms and private banks. The Journal urges readers to vote yes on the proposal.
Voters across Ohio are deluged by circular letters about constitutional amendments. The letters accuse big interests and corporations of opposing amendments while urging a “money against liberty” stance. Judges and county committees face scrutiny as elections approach next Tuesday.
Sevenmile report that Prof. Bolender resigns as superintendent of public schools to take a similar post in Monroe. G. L. Davidson is named to fill the vacancy, with the assistant high school teacher position still awaiting appointment. The town notes include social events, visits, and local inquiries.
The fragment lists numerous names visiting and staying with relatives across Indiana and Ohio. It notes Laura Gebtui and Miss Verna Smith among guests near Overpeck and West Bilton. J B Bell vacationing at Germantown, Labor Day return. Miss Minnig Lyntz visiting St Mary’s. many families hosting relatives across Richmond, Cincinnati, Dayton, Hamilton, and Maton.
The Epworth League bazaar drew strong church support as many aprons and items were sold this week, raising substantial funds for ongoing church expenses. Mr and Mrs Carl Windsor hosted a social gathering Sunday afternoon with several local families in attendance.
Readers glimpse world events through The Emeo window in the Photo News Service column. Daily changes appear Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday with brief notices and imagery.
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