India's Awakening Women Reach Their Hour in Humble Homes
Olive Glas Titus argues that Indian women, Hindu and Muslim, are slowly breaking old confines. She cites a jailer’s daughters learning English for better marriages, two noble Muslim girls in purdah increasingly dreaming of freedom, and a crown princess who rebels against strict seclusion, all signaling a coming national empowerment through Christian teaching and literacy.
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India
Toru Dutt
Lilavati Singh
Pandita Ramabai
Bijnor
Etile
Aeaf
Met
Olive Glas
Titus
Counting Chickens Before Hatching In Endorsing Tax Commissioners
County leaders endorse a Democrat for tax commissioner while the case awaits Supreme Court ruling on whether the issue goes to a popular vote. Secretary of State Graves rejected petitions citing fraud, raising fears of a large state payroll and a political machine if appointive control persists. The piece urges “let the people rule” and votes against Short Ballot changes to limit Democratic power.
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Clermont County
Supreme Court
Graves
Cox
Ohio
Small Ballot and Legislature Fight to Disfranchise Voters
The author argues against Small Ballot plans, saying they strip government by the people and force an appointive regime. He warns that doctors, lawyers, teachers, and all voters are urged to back the move, then mock voters’ loss of power. E Burdsall urges a NO vote.
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E. Burdsall
Batavian Citizen Charles Sprague Dies At 60
Charles Sprague second son of the late A J Sprague died at his Newtown home after a stroke of paralysis. He was 60, leaves a widow and two children, three brothers, and was buried in Batavia's Odd Fellows cemetery after his body was brought to Batavia. He had many friends in Batavia who expressed sympathy.
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Charles
A. J. Sprague
Newtown
James Whitney
Batavia
W. Sprague
Geo. D
Charleston
S. Carolina
F. P. Sprague
Odd Fellows
Public highway to run from Pomeroy to Cincinnati
The Ohio State will fund a main market road from Pomeroy along the river through Middleport Gallipolis Portsmouth West Union Georgetown Bethel Amelia to Hamilton County. State Highway Commissioner James R. Marker awarded contracts last week for 19 miles in 11 counties at a total cost of $260,000 under state supervision.
Oddity: 84-year-old Philip Smith never visited Georgetown
Brown county records note Philip Smith aged 84 who lived near Georgetown and never set foot in Georgetown or Russellville, remaining three miles distant his entire life. The quirky case ends with a reflection that people like him seem to live forever.
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Brown County
Philip Smith
Georgetown
Russellville
Pomerene Opposes Short Ballot and Direct Election Shift
Ohio Senator Pomerene denounces proposed constitutional amendments for a short ballot in state and county elections. He argues officials should be elected, not appointed, warning against concentrating power in the governor and risking autocracy while citing memory and voter engagement concerns.
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Pomerene
Ohio
Hogan
J. P. Brenan
Donahey
John H. Clark
Newton D. Baker
Cox
James R. Garfield
Pomerone
Board of Public Works, Dairy and Food Commissioners
Supreme Court
United States
Brennan
Commercial
Clermonter Lands New Printer for Lancaster Home
Harry Townsley, longtime editor of the New Richmond Independent News, has accepted a printing department post at the Lancaster home and will instruct young students in the trade. He is expected to do well. Mrs Townsley visits New Richmond before moving.
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Harry Townsley
New
Mil ford Gets Saloons in New Licensing Plan
Under the new law the apportionment by the State Liquor Licensing Commission assigns Milford two saloons, Madeira one, Terre Park one, Newtown one, Lovaland two, Symes Township two, Columbia Township outside towns one.
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State
Liquor Licensing Commission
Milford
Madeira
Terrace Park
Newtown
Loveland
Symes Township
Columbia Township
Monterey man hurt in runaway with buggy
Harmon Cover of Monterey was visiting Clinton county to care for his farm when his horse bolted after a nearby automobile, overturning the buggy and throwing him. He suffered shoulder injuries and general bruising, worsened by rheumatism but is now recovering at home with his son John of Williamsburg driving him back.
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Harmon Cover
Monterey
Clinton County
Mr. Cover
John
Williamsburg
Ladies Supper Committees Honored at Nichols Banquet
The Methodist and Presbyterian church societies organized and served the Nichols banquet with numerous committees handling room decor table settings and nine food courses. Volunteers included Mrs A W Ashburn Miss Lou Baum and many others with messenger boys and coat room staff listed among the helpers.
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Methodist and
Presbyterian Church
Nichols
A. W. Ashburn
Lou Baum
J. K. Ashburn
Frank Hulick
Jamieson
Werner
Hopkins
Ranson
Tatman
Stirling Moore
Homer Kain
Miss Ranson
Davis
Homan
Brunaugh
Jeffries
Long
Herbier Kain
Miss Dennison
Mrs. Horn
Miss Baum
Miss Townsley
Miss Robinson
P. Leonard
Paving project advances from Newtown to Clermont line
Surveyors on the Batavia to Hamilton county line pike have finished work and bidding will follow estimate completion. Hamilton county ordered plans for a 2 865 dollar road segment from Newtown levee to Clermont line to create an ideal Cincinnati to Batavia auto route.
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Batavia
Hamilton County
Newtown Levee
Clermont County
Cincinnati
Vote Against the Short Ballot and its Boss Rule
A strong editorial argues against the Short Ballot and government by commission in Ohio. Lowell Roudebush contends the move erodes Let the People Rule, risks tax hikes, and empowers appointed bosses, urging voters to Stand by home rule and vote against the Short Ballot and Short Legislature. The piece traces political reforms from Magna Charta to direct democracy efforts and warns of a corrupt, centralized power shift.
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Mediterranean Sea
Atlantic Ocean
Strait of Gibralter
Atlantic
Mediterranean
New England
Little Red School
Jefferson
U. S
Ohio
Smith
Brown
Jones
Murphys
Coxs
Clement County
Lowell Roudebush
Damages Granted in Judd Case by County Commissioners
The county was fined for injuries after a stone pile and unlit equipment on the Ohio pike caused Carl Judd and his wife to crash their buggy two years ago. The wife’s suit was won for damages and costs. the husband’s case settled for $400 plus costs, due to county compromise.
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Carl Judd
Olive Branch School Social Delights with Music Event
Olive Branch school hosts a Saturday evening social at the school hall on November 8 inviting lovers of mirth and music. Attendees are asked to donate boxes of eatables toys and useful articles for the Fish Pond piano fund. Refreshments include White's ice cream as a musical program features Senning's Orchestra Ruth Baker Grace Brian Carrie Sullivan Eupha Horney Irene and Mierends Krekeler Carrie Nichols and others. No admission fee.
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Olive Branch School
School Hall
White
Senning
Ruth Baker
Grace Brian Solo
Carrie Sullivan
Eupha Horney Cornet
Bolongsaiee
Alice Dial
Irene and
Mierends Krekeler
Emma, Edna
Ezra Ansteatt
Carrie Nichols
Codling and Simpkins Wed in Williamsburg Home
James Everett Codling and Mrs Elizabeth Hughes Simpkins wed quietly last Thursday at Mrs Simpkins home with Miss Hughes present. Rev W M Patton of the Methodist church officiated. Codling works in the Cincinnati mail service and the couple will reside in Norwood. Mrs Codling will be missed in church lodge and by friends.
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James Everett Codling
Elizabeth Hughes Simpkins
Moscow Lecture Course Opens With DeKoven Quartet
The Moscow Lecture Course club announces a five number season of lectures and musicales by ten local men. The opening event on November 8 features the DeKoven Male Quartet, an organization noted for ability. Season tickets are priced at $1.
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Moscow
DeKoven
Fair Board Compensates for Burial Expenses of Mr Iles Son
The Warren County Fair Board provided funds to Mr William Iles to cover burial costs after the accidental death of his young son. The act is praised as just and proper, reflecting the board's sympathy and responsibility. Mr and Mrs Ties are also commended for receiving courteous treatment from distant citizens.
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Warren County Fair Board
William Iles
Lebanon
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