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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1907
Page
3
An analysis argues that 71 percent of Americans live in rural areas yet one third of rural trade leaks to 65,000 towns and large cities. It contends wealth flows toward big cities through trusts and combines, harming rural towns and suggesting home trade growth as a remedy for balanced economic development.
The piece urges merchants to support local papers and advertising, links school prosperity to community growth, and stresses the role of commercial clubs for farmers and towns. It warns against failed cooperatives and emphasizes aligning work with natural talents for success.
The piece argues that intelligence separates civilized from savage, and education is a divine blessing. It claims there is no valid reason for anyone to lack schooling and that knowledge is essential in all life phases. Supporting towns to improve education offers lasting riches beyond money.
The passage laments policy favoring farmers and laborers while big city firms gain thousands or millions in revenue, risking suppression of country town shops. It warns that distant creditors may drain local customers and extend credit only to end with nonpayment, creating unfair advantage for the benefactor.
A well known eastern financier who once led a large trust company resigned to pursue business for himself, arguing a true reward comes from self employment. Commentators warn that corporate convergence reduces openings for independent ventures, urging citizens to keep earnings circulated locally to curb capital concentration.
A speaker warns that fools women and children need protection yet dangers arise from trusting strangers. The wise avoid baited contracts, as slick agents sell inferior groceries at high prices. Exercise care, avoid signing orders without thorough investigation, and beware plausible frauds.
A reflection on shifting loyalties as prosperity grows. The piece notes farmers once aided by local merchants now sending money elsewhere for goods, diminishing local trade and recalling how favors fade with economic change. It argues community development requires keeping commerce local.
The St. Louis Republic argues Bryan’s tariff critique resonates in industrial states pinched by Dingley. It forecasts a Republican win in 1908 as essential for any early tariff revision, while noting Senate opposition would block major change and a Bryan presidency would spark renewed battles without legislation.
A secretary of agriculture report shows U S farm wealth reaching nearly seven and a half billion dollars in 1907, surpassing prior estimates by a billion. The piece argues prosperity came from returning to a home market and protecting domestic industries, with continued surplus wealth and employment growth offsetting past panics.
A free trade philosopher argues Americans could live on half current living costs under free trade. The piece recalls a 13 year old Democratic critique of free trade using shadow soup as an example, concluding that past claims do not justify trying it again.
The piece argues that tariffs act as a tax on imported labor products, affecting living standards for immigrant workers who must adapt to local consumption. It notes Mr. Bryan and Senator Daniel’s exchange as a personal matter and references Roosevelt’s push to abolish duty on wood pulp to persuade New York.
The Cedar Rapids Republican argues anti tariff furor is sectional and demagogic. It urges national unity and collective strength to withstand dangers to the economy, stressing that all regions share consequences and must stand together.
The Springheld Republican weighs in on the American economist view linking tariff policy to calming flurries in Onanetal. If true, it affects the president's land and mineral safeguards, forestalling lumberman rapacity and population pressure. Public lands and irrigation policy receive support as ranges stay guarded.
Columbus reports Howard West alias Thomas Anderson Frank Earl, a convicted murderer from Washington D C and Illinois, was electrocuted at the Ohio penitentiary annex for killing William Legs a Sidney Ohio butcher. Gov Harris refused commutation after last appeal by W H Frazier and Wm D Yerger. Earl proclaimed innocence until hours before death and had a notorious history at the Chester Illinois reformatory. He reportedly injured his hand in a prior reformatory act and later embraced religion with Protestant and Catholic chaplains attending on his request.
Attorneys filed a petition to set aside Jeremiah Bender s will and codicil alleging coercion and undue influence. Executor Nathan E Moffit and heirs argue the document was not the final testament claiming mental incapacity at delivery. The estate valued at 125000 includes farms in Navarre and near Massillon with heirs in Ohio Indiana West Virginia Pennsylvania and New York.
The Columbus report notes 443 students enrolled last year. College expenses were $23,366.19 with $4,000 from tuition and the rest from donations. The combined normal and industrial departments cost $39,598.46. The assembly is asked for $11,200 to support the school and $31,040 for betterments.
In Bucyrus Ohio a child born to Mr and Mrs Chas Kuendle is described as its own uncle with the father also serving as grandfather. The father had earlier married a widow with three children and, after her death, married one of his stepdaughters creating the unusual family relation.
A note received by W. F B. Spencer, agent of the American Tobacco Co., warns not to buy receive or advance pay money on any crop of tobacco in Adams county. It is signed by I. D. Young, secretary, and has been forwarded to company headquarters.
Mrs. Leah Gilman of Dayton the mother of Dona Gilman the murder victim, died at her home. She had been twice charged with her daughter's murder and exonerated in both trials.
Steubenville oil May as receiver assumed control of Jonas Miller dry goods store after involuntary bankruptcy proceedings filed by Arbuthnot Stephenson & Co of Pittsburg.
The circuit court announced its decision in the state versus Manhattan Oil Co. and orders the hearing or ruling to be delivered at Marton or Upper Sandusky during the regular term of court.
Lima report says E. Hill famed harness reinsman and former top stable owner died here from consumption after a decade of successful campaigns in the state.
May 191? in Marysville Ohio B M Exiting ton announces Aimacif a candidate for state auditor subject to the decision of the Republican convention He has been deputy auditor for several years and chief of the bureau of public accounting
In Lorain Ohio five hundred men were added to the American Ship Building Co plant which already employs 800. The yard shut six weeks ago due to the money panic and resumed operations with the new hires.
The Columbus board of public works asks 496 150 for next year to improve and maintain Ohio waterways. The Miami and Erie canal and balance get 281 000 while the northern Ohio canal division gets 215 150. The report projects completion of contracts north and south of Tuscarawas and a 109 mile stretch from Cleveland to Tuscarawas. It also estimates 254 800 to finish from Lake Erie to Muskingum Blackwater. Total canal maintenance spending nears 13 million with gross earnings about 17 million and net earnings around 4 million.
George Houck, brother of Lewis F. Houck and ally of former lieutenant governor candidate Pattison, is pardoned by the state board and approved by Gov. Harris. He leaves for Colorado to live on a ranch after serving life for the 1901 murder of Mrs. Sarah Hess in Knox county, a crime he has always denied. He was a model prisoner and acted as a runner in the front office.
Eli Dishen of Mason discovers a gravel covered package on C L N railroad tracks containing about 1500 in old frayed bills from 1 to 20 dollars. Bank notes dated 1819 to 1865 issued by state banks, some now defunct, may be worth less or more depending on rarity.
Mrs. John Wilson, 18, of Barbertown, Akron, is dying from a pistol wound to the abdomen. Her husband allegedly cried he would kill her and himself, fired, then fled. a brother or relative then held him for police. The couple wed last July and had frequent quarrels.
Dayton Ohio Receiver H L Newel of the Friend Paper Co was authorized by the court to pay the St Louis Towboat Co claim of 4250 dollars plus the premium on 765000 dollars of insurance. The towboat claim covered transportation of wood used in paper manufacture.
A rural delivery man, D. J. Black, was near a stove when the coffee pot toppled and spilled into the lap of his 4 year old child, fatally scalding the youngster. The accident occurred as the man tried to adjust his artificial appliance near the stove.
Mrs May J Penhollow filed in common pleas court a petition on behalf of herself and other depositors alleging negligence by the directors caused waste of funds at the Glenville Banking and Trust Co in Cleveland Ohio.
Cleveland man Charles Farcas, 37, escaped from the city workhouse and fled home pursued by officers. He reportedly obtained a revolver and shot himself through the head, ending the pursuit.
Irenton Ohio arrest details Grover Howell who escaped from the epileptic hospital at Gallipolia and struck Zack Monday of Cincinnati, sending him into the river from the steamer Greyhound and causing his drowning. Howell is held in Trenton jail.
The Ohio codification commission reports totals for last year show 82 percent of the state budget, about 780,680 dollars, dedicated to codifying laws. Roughly 1,000 dollars of this funded salaries for staff and administrators.
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