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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1903
Page
2
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An 1902 Ohio General Assembly joint resolution proposes amending Article II Section 16 to establish a voter referendum on constitutional changes. The amendment outlines legislative reading rules, governor approval processes, and partial veto provisions with separate reconsideration. Ballot wording for yes and no is specified.
Democratic candidate John H Clarke faces Republican opposition over debating Senator Hanna. Dick argues Clarke’s varied platform spans tariffs currency and war amendments, noting Clarke aligns with many Democrats while Hanna has a single position. He warns of clashes over race and imperial policy.
The article denounces John H. Clarke a Johnson candidate from Ohio for denouncing the Senate as corrupt and boasts he would sell his national bank stock if elected. It contrasts Thurman's silence with Clarke’s public brags, arguing Clarke shows personal weakness and self interest.
An Ohio pamphlet argues free trade would ruin industry and jobs. It attacks Johnson and Clarke as radical free traders who would weaken American prosperity, contrasting them with Hanna and Herrick, who are portrayed as protectionists employing thousands and defending American labor.
The piece argues Henry George’s single land tax and free trade are central to Johnson’s campaign in Ohio. It claims Johnson has openly supported the land tax in 1902, seeks a legislature aligned with that view, and now avoids mentioning the policy while backing Clarke for Senate on free trade. It questions Democratic candidates’ silence on these issues.
The Ohio State Journal argues Frank S Monnett seeks the governorship to secure a state ticket that would subdue the legislature and aid Johnson in defeating Hanna. It claims both Monnett and Johnson pursue personal office, aligning socialist and democrat motives against the party.
Distinct Republicans from various states join the Ohio campaign this fall praising Hanna and Herrick tickets. Nationally renowned figures plan to stump in Ohio this month to support Hanna reelection, while critics urge him against a rival advocating the gold standard and free silver platform.
Geo. B. Kidney argues that the single tax is undefinable yet employed by Tom L. Johnson to manipulate followers. The Cleveland Leader highlights the polemical use of the tax concept in political rhetoric and its appeal to supporters.
Joint Senate resolution from 1902 proposes a statewide ballot measure on November first Tuesday after the first Monday in 193 to amend Article 13 Section 6. It would classify cities into three classes by population and set limits on taxation and debt. Official seals and signatures accompany the copy.
The General Assembly proposes a statewide ballot measure on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1903 to amend Article XII Section 2 of the Ohio Constitution. It calls for uniform taxation across classes for state and local needs and outlines exemptions for burying grounds public schoolhouses worship houses public charity institutions and certain public properties.
Ohio General Assembly proposes a statewide referendum on November 1903 to amend section 2 article 11 of the constitution. The plan sets county representation by population ranges with a guaranteed minimum one seat and ballots labeled Yes or No. Statement signed May 1902 by secretary of the state.
A state document from Ohio dated 1902 1903 outlines amending section 3 of article XIII to require private corporations to secure dues by law and limit stockholder liability to unpaid stock. It specifies ballot wording for voters to indicate support or opposition and is signed by officials including W S McKinnon and Carl L Norbert.
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