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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1906
Page
7
The fragmentary text mentions Ring Laster Hells and Bp Helen A Holton with scattered phrases about bells and spring. No coherent event or clear entities beyond these names emerge from the damaged lines.
Home made Easter ideas flood stores this season and inventive children craft toys from eggs. A torpedo boat, duck, and doll cradle are described, with steps using egg shells, wax, and simple materials like cardboard, toothpicks, and pasteboard.
A sketch of global Easter customs describing lifting games in villages, shoe buckle forfeit rituals, Hungarian processions and water dances on Easter Monday, snow white hare legends for Easter Eve, Tyrolean singing traditions, and festive family scenes with offerings, flowers, and communal hospitality.
A fragment discusses Easter dating based on the moon's full phase after spring begins. It notes Sundays after full moons determine Master day, with rules for when the full moon falls on spring or on Sundays. The text reflects council directions on determining the holiday date.
The Troy Times defends the American actions in Jolo against sensational anti imperial press claims. It notes the Moro outlaws were defeated in a fortress with humane bravery, while Manila correspondents allegedly added false details of killings. Gen Wood confirms no women or children were killed in Minadano cables.
The New York Times criticizes tariffs as harmful to US trade and defends strict customs laws. It notes Merchants' Association calls for changes, while San Francisco Chronicle cites perceived self interest. The piece argues nationwide support for preventing revenue fraud over New York's push for deregulation.
A collage of editorials and quotations critiques political parties leaders and tariffs. It cites judge Parker Bryan and Gov Folk commenting on democracy protection and tariff policy across several papers.
A Des Moines Capital column laments vanishing support for free trade and tariff reform as political leaders shift focus from tariffs to railroads. The piece argues reformers must stay true to causes, warning against alarmist tactics and urging skepticism of politicians who abandon earlier stances for short term gain.
The text argues that tariffs help consumers by preventing foreign price gouging and promoting domestic competition. It cites tin plate as an example where duties lowered prices after American firms competed, and notes trust conspiracies can raise prices in both England and the U S. It endorses enforcement against conspiracies and cites prosperity of American labor amid free trade tensions in England.
The text recalls Parker emerging from obscurity and urges farmers to remember that Cumming seeks to eliminate railroads and support tariffs in Democratic fashion. It claims railroads and tariffs drive farmer prosperity and warns against harming the carrier.
Columbus April 5 under Auditor Guilbert the Aikin law will become effective April 7 1906 adjusting fees for new saloon licenses statewide. New annual liquor tax rises to 1000 with 500 due by June 20 and another 500 by December 20. Provisions outline minimum 200 refunds for withdrawals and proportional assessments for mid year commencements. Sandusky April 6 the National Brewers’ Association backs court action challenging the Aikin bill’s constitutionality and liquor tax increase.
Hal C. De Ran, attorney for Seneca Erie and Crawford county taxpayers, announced bankruptcy proceedings against the Massillon Bridge Co to collect a $62,000 judgment. Taxpayers sought service on a company official and found the firm had moved from Massillon to Oneida, New York.
United States Marshal Viv Fagin arrested Albert Schloezer of Schloesser & Co. at Fifth and John streets on a charge of misuse of the mails. He advertised extensively for girls and women to do letter copying at home.
Charles Wright also known as Charles Dodson or Daniel Dodson, transported from Cincinnati on a life sentence for the murder of saloon keeper Ralsch, arrived at the penitentiary on Wednesday in Columbus Ohio.
Cleveland reports state Senator F. C. Howe says an extra legislative session could be called next fall due to the house delaying the primary reform bill and blocking its passage. He criticizes the house for holding back reform.
Cleveland mayor advocates seizure of street car tracks from the Cleveland Electric Railway Co to establish a three-cent fare in the city, a pledge he has long promised to the people.
The Insurance Commission report from Cincinnati on April 6 indicates the city will probably be named the permanent headquarters for the Minuurence commission formed by both houses of the General Assembly to study and codify the insurance laws of Ohio.
Dr Prob at secretary of the state board of health has been notified he has been elected a member of the International Tuberculosis Association at Paris.
The Ohio General Assembly adjourned without enacting the proposed state banking or primary election laws as closing efforts failed in the senate. A resolution to return Confederate flags was postponed. The body approved a pay raise for members from 600 to 1000 dollars annually, effective 1908. Lieutenant Governor Andrew L. Harris was thanked by the senate.
Columbus crowd will see a bloodless bull fight at Ohio State University April 20 and 21 during the student carnival. The event is run by the Townshend Literary Society of agricultural students with a bull from the university stock farm facing a matador. South American students may participate in arena demonstrations.
In Cleveland on April 6 a plan to challenge the Aikin $1,000 saloon license law asserts Gov. Pattison was incapacitated by illness when the bill passed. The argument claims Ohio had no valid governor, so the constitution's requirement for presentation to the governor for signature or veto could not be met.
Fred Willston of Lake Brady shot a duck and discovered the body of Eva J. Smith, who vanished November 27. Oliver E. Cook identified her by clothing and rings. He suspects she got off a wrong car and fell into the water. no foul play is indicated. Rev. Edward J. Smith, her husband, arrived Wednesday night.
Columbus April 6 The crop report for April 1 shows Ohio wheat after winter is unusually good at 101 percent of a full average for the season. Eighteen percent of last year’s crop remains in producers hands.
Syracuse report notes Mrs John Wilwin also called Mrs C G Martin pleaded guilty to passing a forged money order in Syracuse and was sentenced to two years in prison She had just completed a year for a similar offense in Columbus Ohio.
Ray Newcomer aged 20 was found hanging in his cellar by his mother on Friday afternoon. Authorities believe he attempted to slip his head through a rope loop while playing and lost his footing, resulting in a fatal accidental hanging in Alliance Ohio.
The cansery is moved. the local dining factory operated by Kroger Co of Cincinnati will be dismantled and moved to Newtonville in Clermont county at once.
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