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Piqua Daily Press

Location

Piqua, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1917

Page

5

Conservancy Directors file answer in Orr suit over Miami project

Henry M. Allen Edward A. Deeds Gordon Rechsehler and the Miami Conservancy District board filed their answer in the suit by Lewis J Orr of San Janeisey California owner of Miami county real estate seeking to halt levying and collecting of assessments alleged in Orrs complaint. They deny the property assessment and deny any excess of 3000 dollars involved while noting appraisals already made for the conservancy project. The Dayton court is reviewing objections by Orr with a hearing set after July 28. The defendants quote total assessments around 457000 and project costs near 23100000 potentially rising to 27000000 with labor and material costs. Court is asked to dismiss Orrs suit.

Henry M. Allen Edward A. Deeds Gordon Rechsehler Miami Conservancy Distring Uanited States District Court Lewis J. Orr San Jane Eisey Cal Miami County Ohio Miami Conservancy Project Conservancy Court Dayton Orr Dayton Court Shefipprai Isers

Senate finance panel weighs new bond issues in war tax plan

Washington June 84 the senate finance committee considers authorization of additional bonds to fund war costs and adjust excess profits taxes. Senator Stond proposes a $500 million issue while the panel eyes a total levy near $860 million, with a 16 percent rate likely on excess profits and reforms on duty drawback criticized by manufacturers and their reps.

Washington Senate Finance Committee House Stond Sim Wins

Legislature Provides Jobs for Quartet in Columbus

Governor Cox is expected to name four legislators to post session jobs. They will fill positions in the state commission for economical housing of state officers and departments. The commission, effective today, will have two senators and two representatives. Cox may appoint all democrats. salaries are paid, expenses only. The commission will survey statehouse, judiciary building, and state office buildings, plan alterations, estimate space needs, and plan additions, with authority to remove the judiciary building if needed.

Columbus Gox State Commission Commion Ie State Board of Administration Cox Statehouse

Rev Cobey Named Church Assistant

Rev Thomas Coabey, son of Mrs Mary Cobex of 239 South Perrine street, has been appointed assistant to Rev Teho Gnogat of St Marys church by Archbishop Moeller. The young priest read his first mass at St Josephs church, Siun Ting, on June 3. We leave some time this week.

Thomas Coabey Mary Cobex South Perrine Street Teho Gnogat Pipa St. Mary's Church Archbishop Moeller St. Joseph's Church Siunting Dune Dayton News

Fourth of July Birth of a Nation

The Fourth of July marks the year long struggle against British rule and the pivotal 1776 declaration that these colonies are free and independent. It describes independence as America’s birth into nationhood and the birth of the republic, a national jubilation.

America England Philadelphia

GOAL BARGAS STATE OFFICIALS IN CONFERENCE

Ohio conference with operators, railroad men, and publicists shows opposition to government control of railroads or mines. Coal men reject the zone system. railroad men back it. Governor Cox pushes a policy linking price controls to prevent winter outages. Attorney General McGhee cooperates to curb high coal prices.

Columbus Ohio Cox Bere Price Aclin Owl Enalb Con Tates Enal Ohie Eos McGhee Medeed

Columbus to Honor Obie Soldiers in Memorial Hall

June 28 Columbus tonight will honor Obie soldiers and eligibles for the selective service in a Memorial hall. The affair, staged by the Republican Glee Club, will feature music and patriotic data. Ralph D. Cole will be the principal speaker and the Barracks Band will read the programs. Vocal Hubbubs will be given by 60.

Glee Club Members Attend Event With Guard Badges

Registered guests dressed in National Guard or service uniforms may have badges or credentials honored for entry. Each guest may bring one accompanying lady.

Glee Eluip National Guard

Census Abstract for Manufacturers Released at Washington

Washington June 2 The Abstract of the Census of Manufactures has just been issued by the Census Bureau. This inquiry relates to calendar year 1914. It compiles primary ornamental data and details on kinds and quantities of products. Previously summaries appeared in newspapers and periodicals. The Abstract presents information in convening form with an alphabetical index for easy reference.

Washington

Greece declares war on Central Powers amid diplomatic rift

United Press from London reports Greece regards war as existing with the Central Powers and will make official the severance of diplomatic relations. Marshal Haig then strikes along German lines near Oppy, capturing positions over two thousand yards. Also in the issue are detailed industrial statistics covering 340 establishments and regional and city data on ownership, wages, costs, and outputs.

United Press London Reuter Greece Germany Marshal Haig Marshal Haig Oday Oppy

Nephew Dies in Cincinnati. Burton A. W. Seeks Details

A telegram from South Main Street reports the death of Charles Burton in Cincinnati. At 31, he was a son of L. R. Burton and a keen member of the Masonic Order noted for his mastery of Worshipful Master duties. A. W. Burton plans to travel to Cincinnati to attend the funeral and learn the circumstances of the accident.

A. W. Burton South Main Street Charles Burton Cincinnati L. R Burton

Miami engineer Felix Roache detailed to Wilbur Wright Field

Felix Roache, a Miami conservancy engineer ordered to report to Washington for signal corps duty, has been detailed to Wilbur Wright Field and is assisting in construction work there.

Felix Roache Miami

Small Pox Prevalent In Ohio With Rising Cases

Ohio state health board statistics show one in 400 residents affected by small pox over five years amid 15 000 cases and five million population. April and May totals rise with 185 cases from eight counties and five cities, plus an epidemic meningitis surge and a record May Poliomyelitis tally of twenty cases.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State Board of Health Butler Hancock Darke Greene Hardin Logan Mercer Shelby Cuyahoga Stark, Summit Strumbell Middletown Cleveland Akron Barberton Sidney

Fire damages home fixtures at Madison Avenue residence

The Hre department was called Thursday afternoon at 3 20 to the home of C E Stephenson 1015 Madison avenue. Lightning struck the combination fixtures. The blaze was quickly put out. Only 2 small loss was sustained.

C. E. Stephenson Madison Avenue

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