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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1907
Page
3
Wright A. Patterson urges readers to patronize local merchants and suppliers, arguing that dollars spent at home stay in the community, boost banks and taxes, and strengthen prosperity. He warns against mailing dollars to city firms or buying from mail order houses, calling for a mutual, home based economic circle among farmers, doctors, preachers, editors, and merchants.
A packed overview traces why widows wear crepe lace caps from Roman mourning customs to modern fashion. It also explains tolling bells to scare spirits bows on hats left side for wind anchors and the tradition of throwing shoes at brides linking to parental discipline and a husband’s fate.
The line frames failures as essential building blocks for achievement driven by courageous thinking and perseverance. It asserts that persistence shapes progress and eventual triumph.
The piece argues that expanding foreign trade under a tariff system would require large wage cuts and lower living standards. It cites the Omaha Bee and Washington Post warning that big foreign and protected domestic trade clash, and notes that while protection spurs export value, widespread wage reductions could depress both domestic and foreign purchasing power. The author doubts voters will accept a policy sacrificing wages for a supposedly bigger foreign market.
The Topeka Herald argues tariff reductions open markets to foreign competition and hurt American labor by allowing foreign workers to take jobs once held by Americans. It mocks those who seek tariff cuts to bust trusts with a streetcar joke about a mistaken transfer.
The Capital contrasts tariff regimes with Orange Judd data to argue tariffs boost farm prices. It cites horse values rising from 33.65 to 88.51, milch cows up about 50 percent, sheep rising from 1.60 to 5.84, and hog prices from 4.15 to 7.62, claiming protection fuels farmer prosperity and universal improvements.
In a terse rebuke the speaker argues against a proposed handicap in achieving commercial supremacy. He implies the plan would be a heavy burden and signals a demand for a rethink. The exchange centers on policy pressure and resistance to constraints.
The article notes that Americans and Germans trade heavily with each other and that Germany seeks tariff agreements. It argues that while the US can endure without German goods, Germany relies on American products and that a tariff war would harm both nations, exposing government blundering and incapacity.
Speaker Cannon heads to Panama as talk of a spring extra session for a free trade bill fades. There is no prospect of a later session, and he will not buy tickets that might expire unused.
The Dayton area reports County Recorder Theo Theobald refuses to file quarterly office returns with County Auditor Kauffman. A mandamus test to validate the state salary law affecting Ohio recorders is sought, with Attorney General Ellis considering action. John A. McMahon represents Theobald in the dispute and negotiations continue.
Kelly Miller a Wheeling & Lake Erie ticket agent and widower appeared with his two young children at a magistrate court hearing on Cora Boneill’s death. He was bound over to the grand jury under a 2500 dollar bond as Josiah Bowell claims Miller gave drugs to Boneill. The deathbed statement implicated him.
Lima Ohio reports Newton Williams, serving five years in Leavenworth after receiving raised postal orders sent to himself. Orville Williams, sought for forgery in Kansas, was nabbed at his mother's house and will be returned. Both brothers are from Ohio.
John Mast, once in Mil lersburg wholesale beer, lost his means when the town went dry. He drifted to Fredericksburg and Orrville with little success, becoming despondent. Now confined in Canton city prison, he is to be taken to the Massillon state hospital.
Mrs. Louisa Wise aged 82 was burned to death at her Vernon Ohio home. Her son, who burst into the room, found the bed engulfed in flames though no fire was seen elsewhere. The son was badly burned while attempting rescue.
An application for a receiver is made due to inability to meet paper falling due. Jacob Kuebler of Sandusky, the indorser, requested the receiver’s appointment. Assets amount to $90,000 against liabilities of $55,000.
Columbus Ohio reports Lake Erie and Youngstown Railway Co with 10000 capital stock is incorporated to commence business. It will operate a joint line with termini at Conneaut and Youngstown.
Frederick Navarre, a lumber carrier living at his home, aged 66, hanged himself with a strap in the woodshed at the rear of his house. Neighbors report he was demented.
Frank Kiley a soliciting agent for the T. and C. railway has disappeared from his Toledo home. Friends say he speculated at local bucket shops and left owing about 7000 dollars. his wife fears he may have killed himself.
Springfield C Seasongood May er of Cincinnati bought $55,000 worth of 4 percent, 20 year water works bonds at par with accrued interest from March 1 and a premium of $1,100. The transaction reflects a capital investment in municipal infrastructure, detailing coupon rate, term, and premium.
Newark banks assure the public the Licking County bank is safe after a rush of rumors. Officers report prompt payment on demands and big currency deposits, while directors state assets cover all deposits plus 240000 dollars in surplus.
Youngstown Ohio reports the mysterious disappearance of 18 year old George Masury son of Masurite Explosive Co president. He left home two weeks ago after attending Howe Military Academy Lina Indiana and Kenyon College before the fire. He has been at home since December.
In Cleveland Judge Adams of a juvenile court prescribes snoozing on a hard board to cure laziness. Eleven year old Amerigo D Olive is the first victim, labeled incorrigible, and turned over to the sheriff to endure the bed until he pledges to behave.
William White, first wife Maggie White of Springfield, says he married her in 1901 and then wed Claudie May Watson of Urbana three years later. White was arrested in Troy and brought to Urbana to answer the charge as authorities pursued him since last July.
Mrs Lillian Avery who shot her husband during a long illness died after saying she prayed for his recovery. Her husband remained in a precarious condition in a Cleveland hospital following the incident connected to years of alleged abuse in Chicago.
In Columbus Ohio the brewery workers' union issues an ultimatum to local breweries demanding engineers and Bremen in the establishments be placed under their jurisdiction or production of beer will halt. The AFL says the brewery workers have no authority over the crafts listed.
Mrs. Joseph Webster of Niles Ohio faced a $500 ransom demand threatening her children. In a recent letter she was told to deliver the money in a bag to a lonely spot near Lowellville and then flee, but she refused to pay.
In Columbus Ohio the petition in error in the Becker Brockman v Freiberg case from Hamilton County circuit court reached the Ohio Supreme Court. The dispute centers on property conveyed to Joseph Freierg as assets of the Robert L. Becker Co.
Sandueky Ohio police report Thomas G Smith arrested at his home on bond for alleged horse theft. Edwin F Vorhees of Akron, a surety, says Smith may use an alias and comes from a prominent Akron family.
Hamilton O Milan P Hirschberger, who broke Policeman Welshs nose resisting arrest, received the limit 489 days in the Cincinnati workhouse from Mayor Thomas. Hirschberger is an old offender with parents who testified against him.
Rev. A B E Harford of the Methodist church, known as a shotgun expert, shot and killed a silver loon found near Marysville. The bird measured about three feet in length and is noted as a rare sight for the area.
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