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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1912
Page
3
The Constitutional Convention of Ohio adopts amendments to be submitted to electors for adoption or rejection on September 3 1912. The president and secretary are directed to certify the amendments to the secretary of state for lawful submission to voters.
Ballot subject discusses Article I sections on jury trial rights and reform allowing civil verdicts by the concurrence of three fourths of the jury. It notes Article I Section 6 protecting the right to trial by jury with specified civil exceptions.
The excerpt outlines Section 9 of Ballot Subject No 2. It states all persons shall be bailable by sufficient sureties except those charged with first degree murder with evident proof or great presumption. It also bans excessive bail fines and cruel or unusual punishment and notes life imprisonment for crimes formerly punishable by death.
A fragment outlines constitutional protections for accused persons. It covers grand jury presentment for infamous crimes, right to counsel, confrontation of witnesses, deposition use, public speedy trial by impartial county juries, protection against self incrimination, and double jeopardy limits.
Public ballot item outlines Section 16 of Article 1 detailing rights of access to courts for injuries to land goods person or reputation and provision for suits against the state in prescribed courts and manners by law.
Ballot Subject No 5 Article I Section 19a states damages for death from wrongful act neglect or default shall not be limited by law. The provision sets no statutory cap on civil action damages for wrongful death.
The document outlines state constitutional powers of initiative and referendum with a general assembly and elected electors. It details the people's right to propose laws and constitutional amendments, and to approve or reject at the polls, including the ten percent petition signature requirement.
The document outlines procedures for initiative petitions to propose laws or constitutional amendments, requiring signatures, dates, and submission to the electors. It details secretary of state duties, timelines, and how amendments become law, with thresholds for supplementary petitions, voting outcomes, and veto restrictions. It also covers the referendum process, emergency laws, municipal applicability, petition formatting, and signer accountability.
The text outlines how petitions signed by at least half the counties electors may submit laws or constitutional amendments with arguments for and against. The secretary of state prints the law with arguments up to 300 words for and 300 words against and distributes them to all electors. Ballots allow affirmative or negative votes. the number of petition signers is based on governor votes. Provisions are self executing unless stated otherwise.
Ballot Subject No 7 covers Article 2 Section 8 detailing how each house of the General Assembly may choose officers and set rules, punish disorderly conduct, expel a member with two thirds, and use powers to ensure safe and orderly legislative action. It authorizes committees to gather information and compel witnesses and document production.
Ballot Subject No 8 outlines legislative process rules for bills, veto powers, and passage. It details reading rules, subject limits, gubernatorial approval, and the repassage process with three-fifths thresholds and journal entries. It also covers timing for the governor to return a bill and item veto constraints on appropriations.
Ballot text notes Article 2 Section 33 allowing laws to secure mechanics artisans laborers and material men their dues by direct lien on property. Other constitutional provisions shall not impair or limit this power.
Article II outlines that laws may fix hours of labor set a minimum wage and provide for the comfort health safety and general welfare of all employees. It asserts this power cannot be impaired or omitted by any other constitutional provision.
Ballot item proposes creating a state workmen compensation fund funded by compulsory employer contributions to cover death injuries and occupational diseases. It allows a board to classify hazards set contribution rates and govern claims while preserving employee rights except where safety laws breached.
Ballot subject No 12 cites Article 2 Section 386 conservation powers. Laws may exempt forestry taxes and allow converting forfeited lands to forestry reserves. The measure seeks state land acquisition for conservation, water power regulation, drainage districts, and mining regulation of coal oil gas and minerals.
Ballot subject No 13 repeats Article 2 Section 27 defining an eight hour day for public work. It states a workday shall not exceed eight hours and a 48 hour week for workers on state or subdivisional public projects whether by contract or otherwise except in extraordinary emergencies.
Article details Section 38 powers to remove from office any official including state officers judges and general assembly members for misconduct or other lawful cause after complaint and hearing and not limited to impeachment.
Article II ballot subject No 15 proposes Section 39 to regulate expert witnesses and testimony in criminal trials and proceedings. Laws may be passed to control the use of expert testimony to ensure fairness and accuracy in criminal proceedings.
Section 40 authorizes laws creating a system to register transfer insure and guarantee land titles by state or counties and to settle adverse claims and collect guaranty funds by fees, with possible judicial appeal for matters under the system.
Ballot text proposes Section 41 to end prison contract labor in Ohio. It bans prisoners from paid trades while sentenced, requires prison made labeling for goods produced by convicts, and allows limited sale of convict products to state or public entities without labeling in certain cases.
Ballot Subject 18 cites Article 3 Section 8 Limiting Power of the General Assembly. It states the governor may convene the General Assembly by proclamation for a named purpose only, with expenses and incidental matters allowed, and allows further proclamations or messages during the session.
Ballot text outlines the state judicial structure and powers. It details the supreme court composition and terms, original and appellate jurisdiction, and procedures for decisions when justices divide. It also sets conditions for certifying records, reviewing court decisions, and ongoing cases at adoption.
The text outlines a plan to abolish circuit courts and move work to the courts of appeals. It details district structure, judge terms at six years, and provisions for appellate jurisdiction and original writs. It notes supervision by the supreme court and mentions the committee that referred the proposal for arrangement and phraseology.
Provisions outline election of resident judges in each county, temporary assignments by the chief justice, and the creation of probate courts. It details combining or separating probate and common pleas courts, residency requirements, six year terms, and future changes by two thirds vote. It mentions 1914 elections and transitional arrangements.
Ballot Subject No 21 proposes amending Article 4 Section 9 to abolish justices of the peace in townships with existing or future mayor courts. It repeals Section 9 and sets a four year term for elected officers with powers to be defined by law.
Ballot Subject No 22 covers Article 4 Section 21 addressing contempt procedures and injunctions. It outlines governing rules for court conduct and limits on the power to regulate contempt actions and court procedures.
A contempt order was issued in a court case concerning injunctive relief and property disputes. The defendant faces penalties while awaiting a trial by jury, with proceedings focused on the alleged violations and protective measures.
A legal notice outlines voting eligibility for women over twenty one, requiring residency of one year in the state and in the specific county township or ward. It defines who may vote and the qualifications for electors as per Article a, Section 1.
A damaged OCR reading outlines eligibility for electors and notes a proposed Article V amendment. It explains residency requirements and voting rights for citizens twenty one and older, and discusses potential impact if the woman suffrage amendment is adopted.
Ballot Topic No 25 covers Article 5 Section 2 regarding use of voting machines. It states that all elections shall be by ballot or by mechanical device or by both while preserving vote secrecy and allows laws to regulate ballot preparation and the application of such devices.
Primary rules outline direct primaries or petitions for state and district offices and a preferential vote for the US Senate. Townships under 2000 population cannot hold direct primaries unless a majority petitions. Delegates to national party conventions chosen by direct vote with presidential preferences printed under candidate names.
Article VI Section 3 allows each city school district to determine by referendum its board size and structure. Law shall provide for organization administration and control of state funded public schools and the educational system.
Article VI Section 4 proposes adding a superintendent of public construction as an executive officer appointed by the governor for four years. The role replaces the state commissioner of common schools and retains existing duties until changed by law. If adopted, it becomes part of the constitution on the second Monday of July 1913.
Ballot 29 proposes Article VIII Section 1 extending state bonds to fifty million dollars for inter county wagon roads. It sets annual debt and tax rules, requires a sinking fund, and assigns road maintenance to state funding under general laws.
Ballot Subject No 30 outlines Article VIII Section 6 prohibiting counties cities towns or townships from becoming stockholders or lending credit to joint stock companies or insurers. It allows no laws enabling such forays but permits public buildings or property in mutual insurers. It also authorizes regulation of rates charged by insurance entities under state law.
Ballot subject No 31 proposes abolishing the Board of Public Works. It describes a governor appointed public works superintendent for one year and outlines duties and powers by law. The note indicates Article VII sections are to be revealed and Schedule Section 13 repealed, with continuation promised.
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