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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1907
Page
3
Essay argues the modern woman should prioritize home making and motherhood over wage earning. It cites Rebecca Harding Davis and the “new woman” image, contending real purpose is to be a homemaker and partner to a man, with other work as secondary.
The author contrasts older and modern views of gender roles, noting women now seek equality and pursue professions once reserved for men. She observes women forming clubs, running departments in newspapers, and entering trades such as brakework, while critics highlight a public display of women’s achievements in exhibitions and handiwork.
A commentator questions belligerent attitudes of contemporary women and argues the field is open to capable, decent women in all occupations. The piece notes postwar advances and suggests men are generally sympathetic to women’s efforts in any workforce.
The passage derides women’s claims to achievement as loud boasting. It compares female success to barnyard hen cackling over each new egg, suggesting progress is overstated and repeated triumphs are unnecessary.
A columnist argues that women should prioritize homemaking and family over public work, comparing self sacrifice to a British lord who abandoned rank to street perform. The piece warns against declining native American births and questions whether bookish or charitable efforts can fill lost life in society.
The piece notes most American women have kept their footing since the Civil War. They earn when needed but do not elevate earning as life’s top goal, remain mostly silent yet resist quietly at times, and teach their children Christ’s Sermon on the Mount while avoiding imitation of men.
Cleveland reports 1500 machinists on strike as plant officers largely refuse concessions to nine hour workday demands. Union says 26 plants yielded last week with three more expected, and none of the yielding plants are Metal Trades association members.
The circuit court in Findlay Ohio held probate court had jurisdiction over a conspiracy charge against the Standard Oil Co. Prosecutor David filed the information, a $5,000 fine was assessed by Probate Judge Banker, and the case moved through the trial and appellate courts. The common pleas court had ruled probate lack jurisdiction, but the circuit court reversed. The decision marks a major victory for Prosecutor David.
Fifteen local oleomargarine dealers notified the dairy and food commissioner in Columbus that they would henceforth obey the law and sell no more colored oleomargarine or pass it off as butter. The dealers had troubled the department, with former commissioner Horace Ankeney alleging an existing agreement to openly violate the law.
Columbus Ohio May 30 The memorial day clemency goes to Charles E Fowler of Cuyahoga county who was sentenced November 18 1887 for life for incest He has denied guilt and has served the equivalent of a 15 year term due to good conduct He has worked as a night cook in the prison restaurant The clemency is a commutation of his life sentence releasing him now
George Ward of Resaca receives a letter from J H Trace of Portsmouth England claiming he is the missing heir to property valued at half a million dollars. Ward had earlier drawn notoriety after being horsewhipped by women over alleged cruelty to his wife.
Cleveland news reports the death of C. W. Moon aged 52 a famed horseman who four months earlier was dragged by a frightened horse after being thrown from a carriage a ruptured blood vessel in his leg led to his death while visiting his father in Cuyahoga Falls. Moon had run a livery business in the city for 20 years.
Ten workers were injured at the Goodyear tire and rubber plant in Akron Ohio when an elevator overloaded with tire molds began to descend. The most seriously hurt is W F Stafford who may die after the fall. One man escaped by leaping aboard as the car started down.
In Steubenville Ohio May 30 250 miners in the Wheeling and Lake Erie mines at Connerville struck after a fight between William Manis a Black worker and Pit Boss James Gray Gray beat Manis. Superintendent Campbell and Gray were arrested and fined ten dollars and costs each.
Cleveland May 30 Father Francis L Kerze pastor of St Lawre church in Newburg sues five men for 25000 claiming they conspired to start criminal proceedings against him in Justice William Browns court He says the men induced Mary Petelin to have him arrested.
Columbus June 4 In his annual report to Gov Harris State Mine Inspector Harrison renews calls for a commission to inspect Ohio mines and codify mining laws He seeks more inspectors and stronger oversight within the industry.
Cincinnati May 30 The International Union of Brewery Workmen reports the local unions have nearly completed a vote against surrendering brewery engineer and fireman jurisdiction to the American Federation of Labor. If the ultimatum is carried out, the union charter will be revoked on June 1.
Judge Chapman granted Cleveland Electric Railway a temporary injunction against Low Fare Co restraining joint use of Cleveland Electric tracks in Euclid avenue east of Public square. The court found negotiations not binding the old company. council will be asked to rescind the price fixing part of the ordinance.
Wheat in Ohio remains promising despite two months of record cold and frost. Reports from all counties indicate backward growth but fair overall yield. Fruit prospects are poor with strawberries currants peaches hit hard and apples likely smaller than usual.
Assistant Attorney General Charles Hine advises Secretary of State Thompson to refuse granting charters to private fire patrol companies. He argues the statute allows private employees to enter any building for inspection, conflicting with the Ohio constitutional protection against unreasonable search and seizure.
In Chardon Ohio six year old Ethel Ohl, daughter of Frank Ohl, was brought to court by her grandparents after suffering welts and bruises. She alleged her stepmother beat her with a knotted stick. Judge Smith ordered the child placed with the grandparents and condemned the parents. A hearing was set.
Seven senior class boys in Painesville Ohio were suspended after refusing to apologize to Superintendent Kendall and the school board for a secret dance held in the high school last week. The incident involved a forbidden dance event with girls wearing bloomers. If not lifted, the suspensions threaten their graduation.
Dr. H H Drysdale and Coroner Burke, after examining John Soloy, filed a statement with Judge Strimple pronouncing Soloy insane. Attorney Greenfield asked for a special jury to determine sanity, delaying the sentence originally set for today.
The Dayton, Lebanon & Cincinnati Railroad and Terminal Co. of Lebanon is incorporated in Columbus on June 1 with $1,000,000 capital by Cleveland attorneys Fred H. Groff, 8. H. Tolles, John E. Morley, Charles H. Gale and Charles M. Buss. The firm will take over the Dayton, Lebanon & Cincinnati railroad property sold at judicial sale May 10.
In Ravenna Ohio on May 30 junior boys ambushed and shaved nearly all senior boys at Ravenna high school forcing wigs for commencement. One senior resisted and a junior sustained a knife cut in the abdomen during the scuffle. a surgeon-treated wound.
Preliminary plans by the Vorce Engineering Co. outline a new skyscraper to be erected by the Cleveland Gas Light and Coke Co. in Cleveland. If approved, it would become the tallest building in the city.
Francis Widlar head of F. Widlar & Co. and sole surviving family member died Monday in Cleveland after a three month illness.
An exploration of the Exodus Passover event, plagues, and the deliverance narrative. Key figures include Moses, Pharaoh, and Meneptah with dates around 1300 BC. The passage covers the three plague triads, the final death of the firstborn, and the institution of the Passover from Abib/Nisan.
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