Ohio hotelmen seek cheaper meals as costs bite
Ohio hotel officials meeting in Columbus consider smaller table portions and simpler menus to curb high living costs. The executive committee led by Walter Maxwell of Chicago plans resolutions for the December association meeting.
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Ohio
Ohio Hotel Men’s Association
Columbus
Walter Maxwell
Chicago
Cincinnati
Board of State Charities
Chillicothe
Children’s Hospital
Rose County
Hammond
John Hays Hammond
National Federation of Republican Clubs
Dayton
Ohio League of Clubs
Miami Hotel
Ralph D. Cole
National Speakers’ Bureau
Loudenville
Medina County
O. K
Johnnie Kilbane
Frank Chaney
State Moving Picture Censor Board
Willis
London’s Lord Mayor Sir Charles Wakefield A Biographical Sketch
Sir Charles Cheers Wakefield, lord mayor of London, heads a major oil company and has long guided city affairs since joining the court of common council in 1904. Decorated by French, Belgian and Imperial rulers, he has traveled widely and authored Future Trade in the Far East. A noted benefactor and art collector, he holds knightly grace in the Order of Mercy and the Order of St. John of Jerusalem.
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London
Charles Cheers Wakefield
Court of Common Council
France
Belgium
Far East
Order of Mercy
Order of St. John of Jerusalem
Marcus Aurelius on Reason and Truth Leading to Happiness
A concise meditation notes Marcus Aurelius asserting that governance by reason and fidelity to one’s best self, boldly standing for truth, yields happiness. The quote emphasizes inner integrity as path to contentment.
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Marcus Aurelius
Alabama Senator Denounces Six Month Railroad Settlement
The piece cites Senator Oscar Underwood of Alabama criticizing Woodrow Wilson and the Democratic Congress for delaying action on the railroad strike. He argues the plan settles only six months, risking no long term guarantees and surrendering legislative power to others. He warns of a return to strike risk after the period ends.
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Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Democratic Congress
Oscar Underwood
Alabama
Senate
Democratic Tariff Policies Audit Revenue Decline
The piece argues that Democratic administration tax shifts burden onto states and that under the Underwood tariff imports rose from 1.808 billion in 1912 with 325.34 million in duties to 2.198 billion in 1916 yielding 211.87 million in duties, a 9.72 percent rate and a revenue loss of 114.47 million.
Absurd Beast: Wilson’s Defense Boast Cries Foul
The piece mocks Mr. Wilson praising defense measures as real, noting none exist beyond paper for one or two years. It argues the irony that two years of asserted need have produced no actual increments in defense.
Common Sense Argument on Trade Dump and Preparedness
The piece argues that postwar European trade dumping threatens the United States and requires American preparedness. It questions tariff policy aimed at protecting home labor and enterprise and contends the nation is not ready to rely on tariffs alone for self protection in any war.
Trade figures under tariffs show shift in exports and imports
The piece argues exports excluding war supplies fell about 40 percent in recent years while Canada imports rose over 60 percent. It contrasts Underwood non protective tariffs with Payne and Republican protective tariffs, claiming peace in Europe would worsen the trend.
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Canada
Europe
Voters Know the Truth Attack on Wilson Misleads Voters
The piece argues Woodrow Wilson misstates Republican history while defending Democratic claims. It credits Republicans with economic progress from 1897 to 1913 and notes Aldrich and Burrows shaped the currency law. It asserts Wilson sought Republican support despite party opposition.
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Woodrow Wilson
United States
Republican Party
Wilson
Nelson W. Aldrich
Rhode Island
Julius C. Burrows
Michigan
Congress
May Boost Appropriations Highlighted by Editorial
The Sioux City Journal argues that current appropriations are only half a billion more than any prior congress and urges endorsing extravagance. It predicts future Democratic boosts could add another $500 million.
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Sioux City Journal
Needs More Backing for Tariff Law Defense
Senator Underwood has defended the administration tariff law but lacks supporting facts and revenue figures. His rhetoric hinges on what might have been rather than solid data.
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Underwood
Wilson Administration Affection for Progressives Delayed
A critique notes the Wilson administration’s warmth toward Progressives came late, lacking evident action when political support could have aided distribution of relief or policy gains.
Questions Put to Farmers in State
Columbus to Cincinnati farmers hear questions from the farm loan board and Secretary McAdoo during a Columbus visit. Officials outline the farm loan act, calling for twelve federal land banks with 750000 capital each and groups of ten or more farmers to borrow in bulk, with stock ownership gradually passing to borrowers as loans are repaid.
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Columbus
Farm Loan Board
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
United States
Ohio
Commission
Geo. W. Norris
Herbert Quick
Capt
W. S. A. Smith
Charles E. Lobdell
Canton
Toledo
Cincinnati
Frank R. Wilson
Bureau of Information On
United States Treasury Department
Chamber of Commerce
Wilson
Federal Land Bank
Cleveland to Tax Every Vehicle in City
A $2 tax on every vehicle in use in Cleveland was approved by a council streets committee at City Hall. President A H Greeley of the General Cartage and Storage Co warned the measure would be fought in court. The tax aims to raise $275 000 annually for street repairs.
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Cleveland
Council
A. H. Greeley
General Cartage and Storage Co
Bethesda Stogie Factories Resume After Wage Win
Bethesda Ohio returns to work as stogie makers secure a 25 cent per 1000 increase after a brief strike. Factory owners granted the raise, ending idle conditions and restoring full production.
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Bethesda, O
Bethesda
State Employers Arrested in Lima Jail Mob Case
Lima Ohio guard O N James of Lima State Hospital was arrested on a grand jury indictment tied to the jail attack on Sheriff Ely. He is the first of the second group of alleged mob inciters to be arrested and faces charges of attacking an officer with intent to lynch a prisoner.
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Lima
O. N. James
Lima State Hospital
Ely
James
Farmers and dealers reach milk price accord in Cleveland
In Cleveland representatives of farmers and retail dealers reached a six month agreement settling a threatened embargo by Northern Ohio milk producers. The compromise sets a 20 cent per gallon price for producers and 9 cents per quart to consumers, with producers seeking 21 cents.
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Cleveland
Ohio
New Type Military Airship Makes Akron to Here Flight
The cigar shaped nonpowered dirigible piloted by C H Roth and C A Wollen of Akron landed near here after a 120 mile flight from Akron in 3 hours 45 minutes. Thousands witnessed the test showing steering and plane control for elevating and lowering in a lighter than air craft.
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Akron
C. H. Roth
C. A. Wollen
Europe
National League of Postmasters Meets in Dayton
The thirteenth annual convention of the National League of Postmasters of the United States closed at the YMCA Auditorium Dayton Ohio with talks on efficiency in federal work by J L Blakeslee and remarks from former Governor James M Cox W H Brophy Edward A Deeds John L Shuff H H Collins A J Beck and O J Chapman The government envelope plant was shown to delegates highlighting stamped envelope production.
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Dayton
J. L. Blakeslee
National League of Postmasters of the United States
James M. Cox
W. H. Brophy
Crystal Springs
Fla
Edward A. Deeds
Miami Conservancy Board
John L. Shuff
Cincinnati
H. H. Collins
Zanesville
A. J. Beck
Arkansas
O. J. Chapman
Indiana
Fire destroys church as investigators probe blaze
Cleveland authorities led by Fire Chief Wallace and State Fire Marshal Jones investigate a fire that destroyed the $50,000 Hough Avenue Congregational church. Springfield reports a Lutheran pastor resigning to join Zion Church in Cleveland. Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star sets October meetings in Springfield Memorial hall. Findlay notes longtime actor Jack Warburton, former Nat Goodwin successor, died penniless in a local hospital.
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Wallace
Jones
Hough Avenue
Springfield
Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star
Springfield grain dealer files bankruptcy petition
Cincinnati attorney D George A Collier and Springfield merchant filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S District Court. Liabilities are $21,312 with assets of $22,828.
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Cincinnati
George A. Collier
Springfield
United States District Court
Hamilton Leader Hamilton Mios Larsh Dies After Illness
Hamilton O H Larsh prominent Republican and former mayor of Hamilton died after a ten day illness. He also served one term as clerk of the Butler County courts in Ohio.
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Hamilton, O
Lawrence M. Larsh
Hamilton
Butler County
Dayton
Oscar M. Gottschall
Montgomery County
Ohio
Inspectors Probe Liquor Law Violations in Brown County
Two inspectors from the State Liquor License Commission are in Brown County to investigate alleged liquor law violations. The probe focuses on conduct reported during the August primary election campaign.
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Georgetown
Office of
The
State Liquor License Commission
Brown County
Union considers wage raises at Cleveland meeting
Geo L. Martin secretary of the Cleveland branch of the Lake Seamen's Union says union meetings in Cleveland and Buffalo discussed wage raise announcements from the Lake Carriers' Association.
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Cleveland
Geo. L. Martin
The
Lake Seamen's Union
Buffalo
Lake Carriers’ Association
Burgherton Man Sues Over Bathtub Contract
J. C. Utz, a retired farmer of Tiffin Ohio, is defendant in a disputed suit after contracting to buy 5,000 bathtubs. He paid 10 cents down on each tub and gave a note for 500 dollars.
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Tiffin
J. C. Uts
Utz
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