Ford Muscle Shoals offer sparks sharp House clash
Two Ohio congressmen denounce the Ford Muscle Shoals deal in heated House speeches. Theodore Burton attacks the $5,000,000 offer as a ridiculous bargain while Rep Kearns warns of loopholes and compares the proposal to Teapot Dome in scope and risk.
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Ohio
Congress
House
Muscle Shoals
Henry Ford
Theodore E. Burton
House Committee On Rivers and Harbors
Ford
Burton
Kearns
Mr. Kearns
United States
The Citizens Duty to Participate in Primaries
A National Republican editorial urges Americans to engage in party primaries and conventions to ensure responsible government. It warns that nonpartisanship weakens representation and contrasts low voter turnout in 1920 and 1922 with the need for active, informed participation on election day and in primaries.
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United States
U.S. Hog Breeding Drops as Markets Fall in 1924
The survey shows a 1.2 percent decline in sows bred for spring farrowing nationally and a 5.4 percent drop in the corn belt. Despite intentions to breed, actual farrowings lagged, with December 1922 forecasts predicting larger increases than realized as hog markets remained heavy and prices low.
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United States
Corn
California Foot and Mouth Disease Eradication Fund Approved
The House voted to appropriate 1 000 000 dollars to combat foot and mouth disease in cattle and hogs in California. The amendment, offered by Chairman Martin B Madde, was added to the deficiency bill by a viva vote. Part of the fund will aid claims from cattle and hog losses in efforts to prevent further spread. Fifteen Ohio congressmen opposed the bill. five supported it.
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Washington
House
California
Martin B. Madde
Ohio Receives Federal Aid for Highway Construction
A federal grant of 3 million dollars will fund Ohio road work. The Good Roads Federation says the money comes from Federal Aid to States and will support the Atlantic and Pacific highway from Cincinnati to Ironton along with other Ohio routes. The funds will mix with state money to boost highway development.
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State of Ohio
Buckeye
Chamber of Commerce
Cincinnati
Good Roads Federation
Ohio
Ironton
Religious Education Conference for Ohio Leaders Held
The Ohio Sunday School Council of Religious Education announces a conference series for county and state leaders. The Cincinnati meeting at Ninth Street Baptist Church on March 25 will feature speakers A M Locker A T Arnold Maxwell Hall and I S Richmond among others.
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Ohio Sunday School Council of Religious Education
United Protestant Churches of Ohio
Ninth Street Baptist Church
Cincinnati
A. M. Locker
International Sunday School Council of Religious Education
A. T. Arnold
Maxwell Hall
I.S. Richmond
Ohio Sunday School Council
Loveland Woman Wins 260 Damages From Village
Elizabeth Owens sued the village for 2500 damages caused by water overflow from a ditch in front of her property during heavy rain. A six man six woman jury, charged by Judge Tarbell, returned a 260 award after a short deliberation.
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Court of Common Pleas
Loveland
Elizabeth Owens
Tarbell
Obituary of Nancy Elizabeth Holmes Taylor
Nancy Elizabeth Holmes of Williamsburg Ohio born September 29 1841 died March 18 1924. Wife of William Penn Taylor 1868 mother of Robert who died in Arizona sister of E B Holmes Williamsburg. Husband buried near Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Member 50 years of Methodist church and Foreign Missionary Society royal member active in church duties. Funeral prayers by ministers Rev Sentman and Rev Sperow. Card of Thanks notes thanks to Chaffin King and relatives.
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Nancy Elizabeth Holmes
Williamsburg
Ohio
William Penn Taylor
Robert
Arizona
E. B. Holmes
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Methodist Church
Foreign Missionary Society
Nan
Governor Donahey Refuses Reply on School Funds Dispute
Ohio Governor A W Donahey declines to answer Auditor Tracy about expenditures for weak school districts. Tracy asserts $2 913902 31 was spent beyond appropriation, while vouchers approved by Director Riegel justify the payments. The governor refers the matter to Education Director Ver non Reigel.
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Columbus
Ohio
A. W. Donahey
J. J. Tracy
Tracy
Vernon. Reigel
Riegel
C. C. Crabbe
Education
Resolutions On Deaths Of Presidents Harding Wilson
The Congressional Club of wives of members of Congress adopted resolutions of sorrow over the deaths of Warren G. Harding and Woodrow Wilson. Copies will go to Mrs. Harding and Mrs. Wilson. The tribute committee includes Mrs. Simeon D. Fess, Mrs. A. E. B. Stephens, Mrs. Charles C. Kearns, Mrs. John B. Kendrick, and Mrs. Finis Garrett.
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Congressional Club
Congress
Warren G. Harding
Woodrow Wilson
Harding
Wilson
Simeon D. Fess
Senator Fess
A. E. B. Stephens
Representative Stephens
Charles C. Kearns
Representative Kearns
John B. Kendrick
Senator Kendrick
Wyoming
Finis Garrett
Tennessee
Columbus Dispatch
Davis to Run Again for Governor in Ohio
Former Governor Harry L. Davis will again seek the Ohio governorship. He hinted at an announcement soon after urging a state law to transfer pardon power from the governor, saying the responsibility and strain are too great for one man to bear.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Harry L. Davis
New Ohio school program planned by teachers association
Cleveland March 14 The Ohio State Teachers Association will adopt a new school program at Cedar Point June 24 to 26. R G Jones president says the plan will be submitted to the Legislature and specify costs for different school types to justify funding requests.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Ohio State Teachers’ Association
Cedar Point
R. G. Jones
Jones
Columbus
Apples Two Years Old Keepers Hint at Preservation
C M Edwards of Amelia displayed Black Winesap apples two years old on Monday in 1922. The fruit appeared withered yet showed they were good keepers. He also kept ripe tomatoes from last fall and enjoyed a watermelon on Christmas Day. It illustrates knowledge of storage.
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C. M. Edwards
Amelia
One Term for Presidents Sparks Senate Debate
The Senate debated a Norris constitutional amendment to begin new presidencies in January. Senator Harris proposed a six year one term limit for presidents. Robinson and Reed warned limits on the presidency would mirror limits on lawmakers and burden political norms.
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Washington
Senate
White House
George W. Norris
Nebraska
William J. Harris
Georgia
Joseph Robinson
Arkansas
James A. Reed
Missouri
Governor seeks opinion on non salaried game protectors
Governor Donahey asks Attorney General Crabbe for a ruling on whether deputy game protectors who are paid by court fees and not on salary can be legally appointed. He notes 500 to 600 officers at one time and cites prior opinion on temporary prohibition inspectors for guidance.
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Donahey
Ohio
Crabbe
State Prohibition Department
Batavia Women’s Club March Meeting With Presentations
Batavia Women’s Club met on March 22 with hostess Miss Wilke guiding a roll call. Members discussed Current Events Abroad focusing on contrasts between the French and Russian revolutions, with Mrs. Bishop presenting a paper. Miss Wilke spoke on Decline of Royalty, and Mrs. Walker gave a paper on Exploring in Eskimo Land.
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Batavia
Tobacco houses close on March 27
Official notice from the Burley Tobacco Marketing Association reports that the receiving houses will close Thursday March 27. This clearing of time will spur growers to move quickly as unfavorable stripping weather has delayed work in recent years and many hands will rush to begin as tobacco has withstood delays.
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Burley Tobacco Marketing Association
Contract Signed for Miami River Bridge Plan
Hamilton and Clermont counties signed a contract for the Miami River bridge at Milford at Cincinnati Court House last Tuesday. The $80,000 structure will be let April 15 with completion hoped by October 1. Hamilton to pay $72,000 and Clermont $8,000, bonds to be issued by Hamilton while Clermont’s share is already in the treasury.
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Miami River
Milford
Hamilton
Clermont Counties
Court House
Cincinnati
Hamilton County
Clermont
Clermont County
Clermont Farm Bureau approves livestock market contract
The Clermont Farm Bureau Board of Directors approved a cooperative livestock marketing contract to cover sale of all live stock except dairy breeding and feeder stock. The plan envisions refunds from savings on the Cincinnati market and imposes a ten dollar annual service fee with an additional two dollar organization fee for non members.
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Co-Operative Livestock Marketing Association
Clermont Farm Bureau
Cincinnati
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Farm Bureau
Cooperative Commission
Board of Directors
F. G. Ketner
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
N and W Bridge Crossing East Fork at Bata Progressing
Work on the N and W bridge crossing the East Fork at Bata is progressing well. Officials report 25 foot wide west side roadway and a wider east side path, promising improved sightlines for approaching vehicles.
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Batavia
Jenn Ge
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Religious Education
Nancy Taylor
Fair Board
Owensville
Ohio State University
J. B. Park
Farm Crops Department
State University
Clyde F. Tom
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