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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1907
Page
7
A 1906 editorial argues mail order firms in Chicago drain wealth from small communities, urging readers to spend at home to strengthen local economies. It cites 1904 62 million and 1905 80 million dollar sales, warns of centralization of wealth, and calls for home prosperity, warning of hard times testing communities.
A Man dlehead merchant reported at a late hour that his confidential clerk was missing. The man claimed his books and cash balanced to the dollar and that the bank book looked satisfactory. He hurried home and found his wife had eloped.
A brief comic dialogue has Wife chiding David for eating at the plano and claiming he cannot play a dole. David retorts that nobody else can play while he is present, highlighting a humorous clash over a game or seating.
Gall Laughlin argues Miss Ida Tarbell’s tariff history is biased and argues against free trade rhetoric. He notes apparent contradictions about public opinion, citing 1857 duties, Vermont marble protections, and 1859 election results showing protectionist strength. He claims history shows alternating cycles of free trade flirtation and protection-led recoveries.
Canadian industrial interests voice alarm at the intermediate tariff in new schedules. They fear ministers can lower the duty protection for rival manufacturers at will under reciprocity. They condemn the tariff scheme as pernicious and unjust to industrial production.
A cautious stance urges Congress to avoid rushed tariff tinkering amid limited suffering. The article argues delaying action protects national interests and criticizes politicians who push recall of party over country, warning against precipitate reforms.
The Den ver Grange adopts resolutions opposing tariffs that price goods higher at home than abroad. It argues tariffs help hat makers by protecting profits, enabling domestic employment and bringing money into American circulation through foreign sales at lower costs.
The piece argues that the United States shows an import of gold nearing 96 million dollars amid a large trade surplus and silvered by the belief that gold settles balances not wages. It notes economists and journals debating free trade versus favorable prices. it emphasizes American labor’s role in exports and the money market impact.
Opinion writers argue Americans favor a protective policy but call for a non partisan commission to settle tariff schedule details. The Minneapolis Journal mocks claims of true non partisanship and accuses critics of lacking views on tariff questions.
The article reports 12 months ending in November with imports $1,287,178,024 and exports $1,807,492,075, showing a trade surplus of $520,459,151, up $123,000,000 from the prior year. It argues there is no case for downward tariff revision and questions how the surplus could improve with such a move.
In a concise editorial the Scranton Tribune cautions that tariff revision may seem harmless like an unloaded man but could unleash serious economic disruption and unintended consequences for industry and consumers.
The Ohio Short Horn Breeders Association elected Thomas Johnson of Columbus as president Joseph F Staley of Sidney as vice president and Reid Carpenter of Mansfield as secretary and treasurer. The Ohio State Association officers were re elected with Charles H Ganson Urbana as president J F E Russell Sidney as vice president and George W Carey Lebanon as secretary and treasurer. The state board of agriculture sees ongoing membership drives with expected long term picks for Ganson and Sandles and multiple candidates for short terms to replace Calvert and Hinsdale.
The Dayton Gas Light and Coke Co. overhauled its board with R. R. Dickey Jr as president W. K. Callahan as vice president and W. B. Gebhart as secretary who will now only record meetings. An executive committee including O. S. Gunckel was formed and salary for the secretary reduced to 200 a year. The panel may act on recent disclosures of a shortage.
Alex Ballant of Barton killed his wife and stepdaughter with a butcher knife on Wednesday night and then shot himself. Neighbors found three bodies Thursday. Ballant sought money from Hungarian funds, and frequent quarrels over the issue are noted. The victim girl, 16, had spent six years in a Columbus convent before returning home a few weeks ago.
A burglar entered M. Cullila’s home at 2157 East 18th Street aimed at robbery but seized a Catholic prayer book instead of valuables. He left a note claiming the book reminded him of his mother and led to a reform effort.
In Columbus amid a gathering of leading U S and Canadian scientists the stereopticon broke down and none volunteered to fix it. A newspaper photographer stepped in and repaired the apparatus allowing the American Breeders association lecture to continue.
Fostoria D. Louis Shuman visited 508 Linn street to see his sister-in-law Mrs. Kraels and discovered Clement Lelby aged 62 dead by the stove and his 17 month old grandson Leo dead on a bedroom floor.
The Columbus Magnetic Springs and Northern Electric railroad filed in probate court to condemn a 90 foot wide strip through Martin L. Andersons farm three miles north of Richwood. Anderson refused to consent to the right of way.
Police say the death of 18 year old Grover Love at the City hotel 405 Central avenue may develop into a murder. He was found stretched on the floor with marks on his throat hands and wrists indicating a struggle and restraint by an unknown assailant.
Waverly Ohio marshal arrested Joss Frenchler eighteen for horse theft. Frenchler allegedly stole a valuable horse and buggy from Sheriff Brigner of Shyville and fled toward Kentucky and then confessed to the crime.
Heavy floods on the south side of Dennison Avenue in Cleveland trapped several houses. A number of residents were confined as water rose, and two young children were carried from a destroyed doorway to safety.
Testimony in the Newburg insane hospital case describes repeated beatings of patients causing black eyes broken ribs bruises and welts. Attendant pay of 25 per month draws only transient workers and trustees limit evidence to the past year.
Findlay Ohio resident Miss Ethel Bish receives a $20 000 fortune from Mrs. Mary Kendell of Oswego N Y in a Toledo incident tale of aid to a fallen elderly woman three years earlier. The will states the money is a reward for kindness shown.
In Cincinnati the Rev Mr Voss united Christian Henry Sohn of Hamilton and Miss Emma Anna Roegge in marriage. Sohn, a leading Hamilton manufacturer with Sohn & Rentschler and treasurer of Hooven Owens Rentschler Co, was married at the bride’s home to Miss Roegge, daughter of Henry Roegge of Kenton street.
East Liverpool stockholders vote to dissolve East Liverpool Potteries Company ending the last trust among American pottery makers. Remaining holders will run U. S. Pottery at Wellsville and others take control of the Globe in East Liverpool.
Amelia Beall of Uniontown Pennsylvania accuses Alpheus Beall of marrying her in 1897 and deserting her after five years, then entering a later marriage without divorce. Beall was arrested in Columbus, Ohio at her home upon her allegation of bigamy and lacking a formal divorce.
Columbus resident Joseph Kreas, an employee of the Cincinnati Traction Co, wins $4 500 in damages from Hamilton county courts for injuries from the Hyde Park division accident on October 6 1902 the supreme court affirms the judgment.
Friends fear for the safety of Mr and Mrs John McKee as their Jamaica honeymoon travel falters. The couple married January 2 in New York and sailed January 3, planning to stay in Kingston by January 16.
Edward C. Fowble of Cincinnati received word that Blanche Hall Bacon wife of Charles J. Bacon prominent in the lumber business in Cincinnati died in Bastrop Louisiana.
Milton A. Buck longtime yard engineer for Lake Shore Railway Co. in Norwalk suffered a stroke and was found unconscious in the furnace room of the Congregational church. He had served for over twenty years with the company.
Circleville Ohio Trenick W Dun and Charles H May announce May named confidential clerk and adviser with a salary of 1400 dollars. T Donnie of the county is appointed liquor inspector.
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