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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1912
Page
7
The passage discusses voting qualifications in Article V including residency and age, notes a proposed amendment removing the word white if woman’s suffrage is adopted, and explains a schedule to align the state constitution with the United States if needed. It states the amendment aims to avoid redundancy if woman’s suffrage passes.
The text describes a proposed amendment allowing elections by ballot or mechanical devices while preserving secrecy. It notes a supreme court ruling prevents using voting machines, as the state constitution requires all elections to be by ballot, guiding future law changes.
The text outlines that all nominations for state district county and municipal offices must occur via direct primary or petition with a preferential presidential vote for United States senator. Townships or small municipalities may avoid primaries unless a majority petitions. Delegates to national conventions are chosen by direct vote, with each delegate listing first and second presidential choices on the ballot.
Provision shall be made by law for the organization administration and control of the public school system of the state supported by public funds. Each city district may referendum its own board size and organization. The amendment aims to keep state system unity while letting city districts decide board structure without expanding city powers.
The proposed amendment creates the office of superintendent of public instruction to replace the state commissioner of common schools. The governor appoints the four year term head as part of the executive department, effective second Monday of July 1913. It outlines transition rules and aims for stronger school system supervision.
The proposed amendment raises the state debt limit to fifty million dollars for creating, rebuilding, improving, and maintaining an inter county wagon road system. Bonds not exceeding ten million dollars per year may be issued, with taxes to cover interest and sinking fund. Costs borne by the state, with statistics showing a per capita tax impact.
The amendment authorizes classification and regulatory powers over corporations and their stock issuance and sale, including foreign companies. It allows lawmaker oversight of corporate organization and business, plus regulation of sale of other personal property to prevent fraudulent stocks and bonds. It also confirms authority to regulate sale of other personal property by law.
The text outlines tax brackets and a proposed amendment to allow regulation of insurance rates and to permit public property to be insured through mutual insurance associations or companies. It states that no local government may become a stockholder in joint stock companies and clarifies state power to regulate rates for insurers operating in the state.
The amendment repeals the state board of public works and transfers its powers and duties to a superintendent of public works appointed by the governor for a one year term. It also repeals Section 13 of article VIII. The new arrangement places supervisory authority under the governor as the sole executive official for public works.
The law establishes single liability for most Ohio corporations while banks receive double liability for stockholders. It also requires any entity using bank related terms in its name to submit to state inspection, examination, and regulation.
Article XV states printing for each legislative branch and executive departments shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder or done by the state. It maintains the contract option while granting the state authority to print its own documents and procure stationery as provided by law.
This provision states women who are citizens may be appointed to public roles such as notaries, superintendents, or board members in state or subdivision institutions dealing with women or children. It sets eligibility as electors and outlines roles for women in offices affecting care of women and children. The amendment clarifies gender inclusion in public service.
A constitutional amendment outlines licensing for intoxicating liquors with strict limits on saloon numbers, residency requirements, and moral character for applicants. It sets prohibition on licenses where bans exist and details voting forms and future repeal or modification provisions. The text also covers civil service merit, billboard regulation, and procedures for proposing constitutional amendments with conventions and ballots. Next week’s Weekly concludes.
At high noon Wednesday Miss Pern Wallace Mertz married Thomas Jones of Steubenville at the bride’s parents home Riverview Bellaire. Rev Charles Siap officiated. Guests included Hon Avery Jones Yorkville and many Steubenville natives. The couple will reside at La Belle View Steubenville after September 1.
Obituary notes Mrs. Asa D. Halsey died in Pueblo on August 6 at age 85 after a long Colorado life. She leaves husband Asa Halsey, two Pueblo sons Charles and John H., and a wide network of relatives including FE H. Ekey and Mrs. James Stark of Steubenville. The couple settled in Colorado in 1881 and were respected community members. Funeral was August 7 at the family residence with Rev. John M. Linden officiating, Roselawn Interment followed. Also noted is the death of Fred Eugene Connors, age 1, of 1989 La Belle Avenue, from heart trouble, with condolences from a large circle of friends.
The 52nd C. VV. 1. held their fiftieth anniversary reunion in Scio today with veterans attending. BH Maxwell, Jas Moore, Jno Rinehart, D A Mccullough, Silas Yocum, A C Blackburn, D M Scortt, W J McCann and Samuel Arnold among those who went out.
New Comerstown voted dry yesterday by a 45 vote margin in a Real law election. Total ballots cast were 766 with the result reflecting sentiment on prohibition in the community.
The fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. TH O Roberts of Wintersville Ohio will be celebrated Tuesday the 27th. Their married children and families plan a hash key dinner in the sugar grove on the farm near the new residence. No invitations will be sent. relatives and neighbors are welcome to join the family for the day.
Notice proclaims the appointment and qualification of William C. Brown as administrator de bonis non of the estate of Willam Woods, deceased, in Steubenville township, Jefferson county. Dated August 23, 1612, filed by W. C. Brown, attorney.
A convoy of nine tow boats including the Cruiser Tornado Rival Monster Corbin Sam Brown Boaz Fallie and the Volunteer passed yesterday bound for the Lewisville markets. They towed about 2,000,000 bushels of coal from Pittsburgh in a brief relay. Seasonal shipment appears unusually large for the time of year.
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