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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1903
Page
2
A Republican address argues taxation should follow long tested methods and warns against Democratic calls for reform based on untried theories. it cites Ohio’s past financial prudence, rail and corporate taxation, and roads improvement as proof of GOP stewardship and pledges Hanna’s return to the U.S. Senate.
Text outlines a proposed amendment to Article II Section 16 requiring reading of bills on three days unless urgent, governor's veto process, and two thirds reconsideration, with voting ballots to show yes or no on governor veto. Includes certification by Secretary of State, dated 1902 1903, and notes on taxation amendment.
In a sharp critique from Ohio editorials, Clarke and Johnson are labeled free traders opposed to protectionism. The pieces condemn Johnson for shifting positions and warn that electing a Johnson ally would install Clarke as a free trader replacing Hanna. The editorials attack Johnsonian tactics and align with protectionist aims.
Ohio General Assembly adopts a constitutional amendment proposal to classify cities by population and limit taxing and debt powers. The measure sets three classes with thresholds at 100000 and 25000, directs ballot wording for yes and no, and schedules the election for November 1903 with an effective date of January 1, 1904.
The General Assembly proposes a statewide ballot measure to amend Section 2 of Article XII. It would require uniform classification of taxa tion for state and local purposes and limit exemptions to specific public and personal property up to two hundred dollars per person. The measure directs revenue raising for all state and local needs.
The General Assembly proposes a statewide ballot measure for November 1903 to amend section 2 article 11 of the Ohio constitution. The plan sets representation by county on a ratio system with a minimum one representative per county and specifies ballot language for Yes and No votes.
The document records a 1902 1903 debate in Ohio on amending Article XIII Section 3 of the state constitution to limit stockholder liability. It notes ballots with phrases For single liability amendment or Against single liability amendment and cites officials W S McKinnon Cart Y Nwerent and Secretary of State Lewis C. Laylin. The text dates April 29 1902 and January 1903.
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