Ohio Taxation Question Becomes Key Issue in State Politics
The piece argues Governor Cox has dodged tax reform and municipal relief since 1917, criticizing the Terrell Bill and Emergency Relief measure as failures. It highlights Republican contrasts calling for the Smith Law, pay as you go budgeting, home rule in taxation, and a transparent budget.
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Ohio
James M. Cox
Democratic Party
Frank Parret
Joint Taxation Committee
Cox
Daily Press
Parrett
Republican General Assembly
Sl Assembly
General Assembly
Dog Bites Cincinnati Child During Visit
Miss Ketting of Cincinnati was attacked by a vicious dog owned by Joseph Keyser of Olive Branch while visiting. The dog, usually chained and seen as a watchdog, mauled the girl causing lip and cheek injuries and facial scratches. The dog was killed and sent to Columbus for inspection. The child returned home the next day.
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Miss Ketting
Cincinnati
Ita
Joseph Keyser
Olive Branch
Columbus
Kearns Addresses Arcadia Audience On Future
Hon C Kearns spoke to a large Arcadia crowd last Friday night outlining a plan for the future. He warned today’s youth face a tremendous responsibility and that business affairs will rest on them. The remarks drew many compliments and a large show of admiration.
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Hon. C
Kearns
Arcadia
Ohio Pike Completion Nears Bid as Three Sections Await
Ohio pike segment from Hamlet to Hamilton county line, excluded from prior contracts, has finished estimates and county commissioners met to finalize preparations before bidding. A through line from West Union to Cincinnati will connect communities, benefiting residents along the route. Abutting property owners have complied. now contractors are urged to bid so all three sections can proceed together.
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Hamlet
Hamilton County
West Union
Cincinnati
Batavia Sheriff Henry C Speidel Dies at 77
Henry C Speidel of Batavia dies at home after months of illness and a stroke. A two term sheriff, he was popular and generous. Survived by a widow and four sons. Funeral Sunday afternoon with burial in Milford.
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Henry, C. Speidel
Batavia
Needey
Milford
ELECT OFFICERS Batavia Council No 256 Jr O U A M
Batavia Council No 256 Jr O U A M names officers for the ensuing year including Coun cilor John Swing vice councilor Herman Brinkman recording secretary Fred Smith assistant recording secretary John Haney financial secretary Clark Brothers treasurer Robert Hill conductor Mont Brunk warden Ralph Lewis inside sentinel Harold Hahn outside sentinel Bernal Sparks chaplain Roy Bushman trustees Min ara Pierce and Bernal Sparks representative to State Council Harry Mefford alternate Wm Dewdney Also notes Will Carroll and family of Norwood visited Wallace Carroll and family.
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Batavia Council No. 256, Jr. O. U.A. M
John Swing
Herman Brinkman
Fred Smith
John Haney
Clark Brothers
Robert Hill
Mont Brunk
Ralph Lewis
Inaide Sentinel
Harold Hahn
Outside Sentinel
Bernal Sparks
Roy Bushman
Minara Pierce
State Council
Harry Mefford
Wm. Dewdney
Clermont Day at the Zoo at Cincinnati Zoo
Clermont Society sets a large outing at the Cincinnati Zoo on Saturday September 4 with Cavallo's Band providing music and a 3 pm ice skating show. A ball game is planned to begin at 1 30 with committees to organize events across Clermont County.
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Allen G. Roudebush
Cincinnati Zoo
Clermont Society
Zoo
Roudebush
Clermont County
Clermont County Society
Cavallo
Chicago
Coal Shortage Strains Winter Prep Across Town
Citizens plead for relief as coal supply runs thin and prices soar. Miners and operators blame car shortages and lack of government action while urging cars to go to mines. The article questions fairness and stresses affordable fuel for all as winter nears.
Ohio 1802 Historical Collection for inspection
The Ohio Historical Collections bearing the 1802 date and the property of Mrs. Harry Haggerty of Hillsboro are available at the Courier Office for inspection. It illuminates the country’s condition and the size of cities and towns at that time. The volume is complete with excellent typography and easy readability, originally owned by James Bower in 1802 and now 117 years old with minor leaves missing.
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Ohio
Harry Haggerty
Hillsboro
Courier
James Bower
Kennedy Obituary of Kirk Patrick Kennedy at 57
Obituary records Kirk Patrick Kennedy born April 14 1868 at Pierceville Indiana to John Locke and Alina L Kennedy. He died July 5 1920 at age 57 after two marriages and a life of devoted service as an assistant steward and later chief clerk in Columbus Ohio. He leaves relatives and many friends.
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Pierceville
Indiana
John Locke
Alina L Kennedy
Kirk Patrick Kennedy
Mr. Kennedy
Maude C. Wheeler
Columbus
Ohio
Lydia Babcock
Batavia
State Institution For the Deaf and Dumb
Hillsboro Fair Promises Busy July Week of Fun
The Hillsboro fair runs from July 20 to 28 with day and night races expected to draw large crowds. Night sessions are touted as major attractions and organizers promise good value and full attention to visitor enjoyment.
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Hillsboro
Obituary for Rebecca Danbury Griffis
Rebecca Danbury Griffis died July 1 1920 after a lengthy illness in Batavia Ohio. She was the eldest of five children born March 3 1840s and married to Charles Smith Griffis on June 2 1856. They lived briefly in Perintown then returned to Batavia where Griffis ran a carriage business. Five children survived her. Her husband died July 21 1919. Known for a helpful spirit and strong household duties she leaves grieving family and friends.
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Rebecca Danbury
Batavia
Charles Smith Griffis
Perintown
Ohio
K.H
Remembering Sarah E Carpenter a devoted Christian matriarch
Sarah E Carpenter born March 4 1849 died July 8 1920 aged 71 years. Daughter of James and Mary Hunt she joined Olive Branch Baptist Church and later Linwood Baptist Church before death. Married David K Carpenter December 24 1872. two children Harmon (died in infancy) and Pearl who married Gaylord Cover. She endured years of suffering yet remained devout, sharing faith and hospitality. Pearl received motherly counsel on her deathbed and Carpenter’s life is celebrated as a testament to Christian virtue and immortality.
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Sarah E. Carpenter
James
Mary Hunt
Baptist Church
Olive Branch
Newtonsville
Linwood
David K. Carpenter
Harmon
Pearl
Gaylord Cover
Carpenter
House of God
Earth
Heaven
Jesus
America
Julia Ward
Howe
Contagious Diseases and Public Health Warnings
Urges rapid reporting of contagious disease cases to enable investigation and quarantine to prevent epidemics. Warns against concealing cases, notes Bubonic Plague in the U S and Ohio risk, and encourages rat-control campaigns with future poison-use guidance.
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United States
Ohio
Commissioners Proceedings July 6 county bills approved
The July 6 special session approved numerous bills including gas supplies repairs and labor for roads bridges and fortifications. Contracts were awarded for stone hauling and ditch opening. Appointments were made to soldiers burial boards in Union and Pierce townships. The county surveyor was authorized to erect steel bridges on specified roads.
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Baehrs Cash
Barret Bros
Theo
Frank Boose
Clermont Sun
Clermont Courier
Doyle
Citizens Garage
Harry Dustin
Jos
DeCamp
Glenn Dockum
Forest Evanshine
Archie Ford
Oscar Glancy
Bridge
Grossnickle
Jno. Gaul
Maple-Goodwin
Jno Hull
R. B. Hamilton
C. Houser
Henry Coal Co
Cliff Harding
Jno. van Range Co
Geo. A. Keen & Bro
Jno. Leever
Laub
Stone
Jno
V. Lewis
Lanham
Laor
Geo. Rohde
Jacob Smith
Sykes Co
Stakalta Co
Stanage & Co
Medary & Son
H. O. Reed
B. F. Swing
Cliff Valentine
N. J. Weil
Sidney Wymer
Lawrence Wayt Et al
J. B. Winepear
Msburg Furniture Co
Kate White
Laub & Pringle
Davis Pike
Earl Kincaid
Soldiers Burial Board
Union Township
F. P. Witham
Frances
Soldiers Board
Pierce Township
Walter Eppert
Rub Bigham
Robert Turner
Perintown
South
Milford
Little Indian
Ohio River
Colglaster Creek
Laurel
Pt. Pleasant Road
Boston Fair Opens with August 17 to 20 Dates
The fair board met on Monday to set plans for an August fair from the 17th to the 20th. Officials anticipate a large attendance with amusements and department displays. Charles Fagin and family of Norwood visited Michael Reisinger and family on Sunday.
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Charles Fagin
Norwood
Michael Reisinger
Farm Bureau schedules poultry culling demos in Clermont County
Clermont County Farm Bureau planners arrange poultry culling demonstrations at farm homes in each township over three weeks to teach nonlayers removal. Meetings list dates and hosts in Ohio townships with a County Experiment Farm field day set for July 27 featuring state and university speakers.
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Clermont Farm Bureau
Ohio Township
Wm. Hawkins
Pierce
Morland Eppert
Eset
L. J
Wm. Tatman
John Jackson
Batavia
Henry Hauck
Williamsburg
Clermont County Experiment Farm
Clermont County
F. Awelton
Perment Station
Wooster
Ohio
Firman E. Bear
Ohio State University
A. P. Sandles
State of Ohio
Ohio University
Batavia Mayor Bans Bicycle Riding on Walks
Mayor M F Ross of Batavia issues order prohibiting bicycling on sidewalks with fines for violation to protect women and children. City law already bans sidewalk riding and will be enforced.
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Batavia
M. F. Ross
Ohio Supreme Court Seeks Replication In Smith Ballot Suit
The Ohio Supreme Court issues an alternative writ of mandamus directing Secretary of State Harvey Smith to appear July 16 to explain why Harry Oley Smith of Cleveland black editor should not have his name on the Republican ticket for Secretary of State in August primaries. He was barred for alleged name confusion and collusion to mislead voters.
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Columbus
Ohio
Obio Supreme Court
Harvey ©. Smith
Harry Oley Smith
Cleveland
Smith
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Batavian
Will Carroll
Wallace Carroll
Clermont Day
the Zoo
Coal Supply
Historical Collections
Hillsboro Fair
Commissioners Proceedings
Farm Bureau Notes
Joseph Pray
Goshen
Pray
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