Education tax rates rise sharply across districts in 1922
Statistics from officials show school tax rates in the 1922 county district ranged from 26 percent to 230 percent with a 117 percent average increase over 1917. Districts with large rises built new buildings. costs for transportation and teachers’ salaries surged, boosting total school expenditures and attendance.
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Avon
Brighton
Camden
Cos
Eaton
Grafton Village
Ugton
LaGrange
Penfield
Fills
Avon Lake
Township
Russia
Hen
Sin Elyria Township
Lorain County
City
Gun Battle Wounds Patrolman and Burglar in Toledo
In Toledo on September 15 a patrolman was wounded slightly and a burglar seriously after surprising three men trying to loot a dairy on Dorr Street. The men opened fire, retreated, and fled with their injured companion.
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Taledo
Pinasztkewiex
Dorr Street
Extension Glass 10 Be Organized Here
Friday evening Professor S A Harbour of Kent State Normal college will organize the extension class in Elyria for this year. Teachers and prospective teachers in the city and county are invited to meet at Technical High School on Sixth street at 7 o'clock. The course has long been offered in Elyria and many teachers have taken part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Harbour
Kent State Normal College
Elyria
Technical High School
Sixth Street
Lorain Butcher 16 Sued for Divorce
Josephine Hahn of Lorain filed suit today for divorce from Hubert Hahn on grounds of gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. She alleges his grouchy mean disposition curses her and occasional silent treatment. He owns a meat market at 321 Twenty second Street. She seeks divorce and alimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Hahn
Lorain
Hubert Hahn
Twenty-second Street
Decree Bans Unions and Orders Catalonia Spain
Military authorities issue decree forbidding trade unions to foment strikes and ordering all current strikes ended. The general federation of workers calls for quiet. Catalonian authorities must accompany notices in Catalan with a Spanish duplicate and fly the Spanish flag when Catalan flag is raised. Spanish language education required in Catalan schools.
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General Federation of Workers
Shelf In Pullman Replace Hammock
In Chicago the Pan Tan Company announced that new railroad berths will include shelves five feet two inches long and 32 inches wide replacing the hammock. The note labeled a tidy job, as vaudeville actors mocked the change.
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Chicago
Pan- Tan
Irish women hold big demonstration in Dublin near Dail
Women staged a noisy protest outside the Dail Eireann as opening session neared. Troops from the garrison restored order and guards kept entrances restricted to those who took the oath to support the free state and the Anglo Irish treaty.
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Dublin
Dail Eireann
William T. Cosgrave
Dail
Free State
Cosgrave
Solders
Rutledge
Eamonn Devalera
Free
Righd
Greatear
State road paving contracts awarded across counties
The state highway department announced awards for road improvements across Summit, Washington, Crawford, Wayne and Holmes counties. Awards include McArthur Construction for reinforced concrete work in Summit, S A Palmer and Sons for a concrete culvert in Washington, O C Morrow for concrete curb in Crawford, and Holmes Construction Company for brick paving in Wayne and Holmes counties.
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Columbes
State Highway Department
Summit County
Intercounty
McArthur Construction Company
Kenton
Washington County
S A Palmer and Sons
Marietta
Crawford County
Morrow
Crestline
Wayne County
Holmes Construction Company
Wooster
Steal Top From Stewart Machine
Automobile thieves report a new scheme stealing complete tops from Ford cars in garages. Police also note multiple missing parts from various Ford autos, suggesting thieves assemble whole vehicles from stolen components. In Columbus, Sept 19, Attorney General Crabbe seeks to oust George T. Foot as head of the state utilities commission.
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J L Stewart
Middle Avenue
Fifth Street
Ford
Columbus
George T. Foot
Atate Utilities Commission
Crabbe
Den
Swiss Frontier 3 Still Turbulent Ambiguities
Turmoil continued along the Baden frontier as three days of clashes between mobs and police persisted. Loerrach and Frieburg saw unrest with a general strike, trains halted in the Tier region, and numerous injuries reported among both workers and security police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Baden
Loerrach
Frieburg
State second on sweet corn
Ohio ranks third in sweet corn production behind Illinois and Iowa with about 63 5090 cons. Ohio also places sixth in tomato tonnage and fourth in sweet corn production among crops. Cucumber output drops to roughly 60 percent of last year. In October the Pennsylvania League of Women Voters will enroll 50 000 new members.
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Columbus
Illinois
Iowa
Ohio
C J. West
West
Penneylvania League of Women Voters
Red Cross Fund Totals Reach 1500 For Japan Aid
Red Cross headquarters reports funds sent to national a total of about 1500 for the Japanese disaster relief. Of this amount 81000 came from annual roll call subscriptions with the balance raised since the emergency began. Rev Ralph Loomis of Kipton contributed 389.58 from local donors. Letters are sent to manufacturers and merchants requesting help and the public is asked to subscribe by next Saturday if possible.
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Red Cross
Japan
Ralph Loomis
Kipton
Indictments Returned Against Dollings Executives in Ohio
Franklin county grand jury returns joint indictments against William G Benham and Dwight Harrison of Columbus. They face four counts alleging false representations to preferred stockholders about Dollings subsidiaries Phoenix Portland Cement Columbus Recording Device Co and misappropriation of 146 225 60. Indictments include embezzlement and false statements about corporate property, with further proceedings noted before Common Pleas Judge Duncan.
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Columbus
Frasklin County Grand
Wiliam G Benham
R.L Dollings Company of
Ohio
Dwight Harrison
Benham and Harrigan
Phoenix Portland Cements
Dollings Subsdiary
Ohio Corporation
Nazareth
Pennsylvania
Recording Device Company
Dayton
Dollings
International Note and Mortgage Company
Harrison
Dollings Company
Benham
Dorlingg Company
Bentham and
Benham and
Common Pleas
Duncan
Harreon
Freble
Health Conference Highlights Northeastern Ohio Plans
Representatives from nine counties in Northeastern Ohio will meet in Cleveland at the Hotel Statler on Wednesday September 26 to discuss health work for the coming year and to organize the 16th annual Christmas Seal sale. Ohio Public Health Association sponsors the gathering with local delegates from Ashtabula Cuyahoga Geauga Huron Lake Medina Summit and Trumbull. Lorain county participants include Ruth Paddock J L Peabody W A McIntosh G E French Vallayd Adair H C Stevens W R Norrison T L Moise Harriet Root Rev J L Lobingier George W Dudcerer among others.
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Ohio
Cleveland
Ohio Public Health Association
Hotel Statler
Ashtabula
Cuyahoga
Geauga
Huron
Lake
Jerain
Medina
Summit
Trumbull
Lorain County
Misa Ruth Paddock
Oberlin
J. L. Peabody
W. A. Mclntosh
G. E. French
Elyria
Vallayd Adair
Lorain
H. C. Stevens
W. R Norrison
T. L Moise
Elyna
Harriet
Medina and New Lexington Crime and Legal Proceedings
In Medina county Walter Roshen, son of Sheriff Rochon, is among 14 indicted by the grand jury for assault and battery involving T. C. Martin at a swimming hole. Akron teen Arthur Bock, 17, dies when a 22-caliber rifle discharges in a squirrel hunt. a 15-year-old Akron boy, Alexander Krause, held. Separately in New Lexington, testimony opens in state agent A. H. Pouts murder case against Bruno Butler, jurors selected for common pleas court trial.
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Medina
Walter Roshen
F. C. Rochon
T. C. Martin
Arthur Bock
Akron
Alexander Krause
Medina County
New Lexington
A. H. Pouts
Bruno Butler
Common Pleas Court
Alaskan Beauty Pageant Controversy Over Committee Actions
A disputed Alaskan beauty pageant case centers on committee decisions affecting a contestant. Accusations focus on humiliation and improper restrictions that allegedly hindered participation and fairness in the event.
Coeds At Cincinnati University Targeted In Freshmen Laws
Sept. 19 Cincinnati students face two posters reading Freshmen ten commandments and Co-fresh laws. Commandments warn freshmen about behavior including chaperoned conversations with girls and tobacco use forbidden except at corncob altars. A new registration record is expected.
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Cincinnati
T University of Cincinnati
Reese Heads Lehigh Fund Drive Appointment
Paul P. Reese assistant superintendent of the Lorain plant steel department at National Tube Company has joined the Northern Ohio District Committee for the 4 million Greater Lehigh Fund Campaign to be led by Lehigh University alumni at Bethlehem Pennsylvania. He will help enlist alumni and Northern Ohio industry leaders in support of enhanced university programs. Urbana September 19 18 of the 134th O V I Civil War veterans attended the 36th annual reunion at the M E church.
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Paul P. Reese
Lorain
National Tube Company
Northern Ohio Dstrict
Greater Lehigh Fund
Lehigh University
Hethlehem
Martin H. Schmid
United Alloy Steel Organizaton
Canton
Reese
Greater Lehigh
Lehigh
Ohio
University
Charlies Russ Richards
America
Urbana
134Th O. V. I
M. E
Coal stove blast injures six year old in Ashland
Donald Arnold was badly buried when a coal oil stove exploded at his home as he was alone. His mother Mrs. Albert Arnold rescued him before the home burned down. Prof. Irving Fisher of Yale spoke at the Methodist church. City officials travel to Prospect to acquire a $6,500 Packard truck for the fire department. Rev. J. W. Comer returns as warden of Waren.
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Ashland
Donald Arnold
Albert Arnold
Irving Fisher
Yale University
League of Nationa
Methodist Church
Prospect
J. W. Comer
Warren
Sanitary squads canvass for cholera warnings. mines resume in PA
September dispatches report sanitary squads distributing misinfectants after several cholera cases found. In Hazelton Pennsylvania all Lehigh coal mines except Haslebrook Weston and Morea will restart within days after repairs. In Waukegan Illinois the court dismissed charges against Ernest Curtis tied to Governor Len Small conspiracy case. Small was acquitted at trial.
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Torio
Hazelton
Lehigh Filh
Haslebrook
Weston
Morea
Waukegan
Ernest ,Curtis
Grant Park
Chicago
Len Small
Curtin
Small
Small Lwas
Subpoenas Issued in Tiffin Mayor Unger Case
Fourteen Tiffin men and two state prohibition agents were subpoenaed to appear before the federal grand jury in Toledo regarding Mayor Adolph Unger’s alleged conspiracy to violate federal prohibition laws. James A. Madgox of Columbus named regional Red Cross chairman. James Ginnan of Athens and Mrs. M. W. Miller of Newark named region aides. Captain Dayton Randolph resigns from upper Ohio river packets to start a dairy farm near Pomeroy. 530 Bel Mon t jail inmates include 243 foreigners, 48 women, 40 Negroes. Mrs. John H. Linhardt injured in a gravel roadside crash near Kendalville. Captain Montgomery Campbell heads Ohio University Guard unit to Fort Sill training. unit had notable Camp Knox showing and guarded Harding funeral.
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Toledo
Adolph Unger
Columbus
James A. Madgox
Franklin County Red Cross
James Ginnan
Athens
Mra
M. W. Miller
Newark
Montgomery Campbell
National Guard
Fort Sill
Okla
Ohio University
Camp Knox
Harding
Marion
Trolley Strike Ends in Newark as Service Resumes
In Newark New Jersey trolley service resumed after an agreement between public officials and trolley workers ended a strike. Details describe a narrowed scope of operation and a return to regular routes in the city.
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Newark
N. J
New Jersey
New School Tax Laws Take Effect In 1923 Reforms
A new Ohio education tax bill passed swiftly, repealing direct state taxes for highways and school districts. Introduced by Representative Bunn, it funds free education with a 4.65 mill levy kept by counties, plus an educational equalization fund. Most laws are now operative, with three awaiting Jan 1 1924.
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Ohio
Representative Bunn
Weod County
Marty L. Davis
Vic Denahey
Davis
General Assembly
General Revenue Fund
Klan Organizer Held On Big Bond In Montpelier Raid
William Stoner, alleged Klan organizer and ex Toledo policeman, appeared before Mayor Weaver in Montpelier after being wanted by Williams County officials for a raid in which one man was shot. He pled not guilty and was held on a $2000 bond. Robert Ogle, another alleged raider, was arraigned in Bryan and released on bond.
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Montpelior
William Stoner
Toledo
Wilams County
Mont- Pelier
Weaver
Waa.c
Robert Ogle
Lamphere
Bryan
Wellington News In Brief Sept 19
The Women's Relief Corps plans for a state inspector visit next month with refreshments and enthusiasm. American Legion Auxiliary to initiate over thirty new members next Tuesday. Elmer E. Gannett to sing on a Davenport radio concert tonight. Legion officers discuss upcoming organization matters. Powell promotes a weigh in stunt at Lo-Net screening with sixteen women over 175 pounds. Methodist church choir to hold a corn roast after practice Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Women’s Relief Corps
BLUES
REDS
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Elmer E. Gannett
Davenport
Iowa
Legion
The
American Legion
Powell
Lo-Net
Singers of the
Methodist Church
Local Social News From Eaton and Surrounding Areas
Sept. 19 Eaton bulletin notes Roy Jackson family visiting Strickland Sheak and Hennie households. Ice cream social planned at Butt Ridge schoolhouse Friday evening September 71. LaPorte resident Mrs. A K Giles visited her in law Burton Roa and Mies Alta Dunnell with James Sayer in Lav Grange.
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Mentary
London
Taka
Lorain Butcher
Pullman
Methodist Episcopal Church
EADS
NEW Russ Union
W. Chervivaber
Mme
Marie Marguerite Fahmy
Ali Kamel Bey
Ali
Savoy Metal
Stewart
State
Grace Mouiten
JAP Red Cross
County Council of Religiouva Education
Wadsworth
Molmar Liederman
Cincinnati University
PP. Reese
Lehigh Fund
DRE
Bulletins
Pomeroy
Dayton Randolph
Ohio River
Pittsburg
ST. Clairsville
Bel- Mont County
Amos Pearce
Defiance
John H. Linhardt
Kendalville
4. B. Curtis
Burton M. Rave
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