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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1903
Page
2
A partisan tract denounces Tom L Johnson and his single tax platform as a threat to farmers and Ohio homeowners. It condemns misrepresentation and calls for voting the straight Republican ticket to protect homes and take a stand against autocratic demagoguery. The piece likens opposition to McKinley to Bryan era tactics and underscores distrust of the Johnson campaign.
The note argues that Democrats winning a legislature by a 50 000 plurality for Herrick would be a wild dream, asserting no solid source supports such gains and blaming Republican negligence or overconfidence for any illusion.
The text presents an open letter to Mr John son featuring Gen Dick and Senator Foraker arguing that Ohio enjoys strong economic activity with 4,000,000 people employed and ample bank credit. It warns that restoring Democrats could revive tariff disputes and trigger another panic like in 1893.
Johnson’s campaign stirs wide political emotion with sharp attack lines and bitter sentiment. The Cleveland Leader notes Democrats are polarized by hostility while Republicans race to defeat his ticket at the polls.
Ohio General Assembly proposes amending section 16 article II to require full readings for bills. Governor's veto power described with two thirds override and automatic passage after ten days if not returned. Election ballot wording provided for governor veto yes and no.
The General Assembly proposes a November 1903 ballot issue to amend section 2 of article 11 to adjust county representation by population. It details how many representatives counties receive at various population ratios and the ballot wording for Yes or No. The document notes passage by the House and provides official dates.
The piece cites editors from the Cleveland Leader and other papers arguing Ohio Democrats oppose Tom L. Johnson and Bryan Johnsonian policies. It notes calls to curb Johnsonism in Cleveland and predicts repercussions in the next municipal election if Herrick aligns with the rest of the state.
Ohio officials certify a 1902 ballot proposal to amend Article 13 Section 6 of the state constitution. It would classify cities by population into three classes and restrict municipal taxing and borrowing powers. The measure set a voting date for November 1903 and was certified by Secretary of State Lewis Laylin.
Opinion excerpt argues that single land tax erodes private property, equating ownership with robbery. It cites George and Johnson and promotes Hanna as the preferable choice for Ohio voters on protection, sound money, and prosperity.
A proposed amendment to Ohio's constitution sets a statewide ballot on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1903 to reform section 2 of article XII. It calls for uniform taxation across classes and for exemptions limited to specific public or charitable properties and personal property limits.
Ohio voters in 1903 faced an amendment to article XIII section 3 of the state constitution to require stockholders to bear only unpaid stock liability. The measure, labeled For single liability amendment or Against, was to be decided on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1903. Officials McKinnon Nippert and Secretary Lavitt signed the notice.
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