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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1914
Page
2
The Vanner from Mount Vernon Ohio reflects a semi weekly publication with expenses and political commentary. It critiques state legislators and subsidized agencies while questioning tax policy and fiscal administration amid current events.
A local editor argues the crackdown on tax dodging has boosted taxpayer counts in Hamilton and surrounding counties. He notes Cin cinnati's 36,000 taxpayers rising to 60,000 in 1914 and predicts 10,000 new filers countywide, with several smaller counties reporting sharp increases. The piece contends many property owners fail to file returns, justifying higher levies for compliant taxpayers.
County commissioners faced an $8,000 debt to cover Metro Assessor costs and furniture for jail facilities, with officials arguing the Warren Act prevented a larger shortfall. Critics claim the new system would have forced $9,000 to $10,000 in deputy pay and other expenses if not for the act. Taxpayers in Clermont face higher levies as a result of enhanced real estate assessment preparation and related costs.
A distorted OCR passage discusses workmen's compensation law and outlines efforts by Stand paliere and insurance programs to repeal parts of the act. It references appeals, wages, and the power of the law, mentioning internal disputes and calls for administrative action.
The piece defends the workers compensation system, recounting a Mt Veramiy injury case and arguing the law protects injured workers. It attacks opponents funded by insurance interests and Beaconary Republican press, urging honest enforcement without favoritism. It asserts the program benefits many workers and condemns efforts to repeal the law.
A jumble of names shows residents visiting Akron Columbus Mt. Vernon and Freerick Town with social calls, school events, and a church lecture. The column notes illness and recoveries, a local graduation program, and a Chamberlain’s Liniment plug.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Thomas Baloo of the old [eli ware raat Wednesday. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Kurt Youkam of the old Delaware road Wednesday.
Ohio's new School Code draws praise for efficiency from state and federal authorities, with scrutiny on operating costs. Projections show annual savings across supervision, examinations, and clerical tasks, including eliminating Boxwell Patterson exams, reducing printing, and shifting duties to county officials.
Miss Rose Davison returns to Colorado to advance W C T U work. Resignations and new appointments mark the board of public affairs. Local events include graduates from Oberlin and Athens State University, social visits, and numerous family updates. A fatality and a bridge inspection frame a week of community activity in Fredericktown Ohio.
Belle Fredericks visits. Mr and Mrs Ferber of Columbus host. Keyes hosts. Kirby entertains. Charles Dean injured in a runaway breaking his collar bone. Boxwell commencement set for June 27. several families attend meetings and visits. born June 15 a daughter to Lena and spouse. Chicago Frank Fish and Miles Fish visit Eugene Johnson. Wertz relatives host. multiple cousins and neighbors socialized Sunday.
Mrs C H Patterson and children of Atlanta are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Washington Ramey of R D 1. Mark Cook of Mt Gilead visited town Monday. A Rt Milum of Hange and A H Reynolds with son visited Carl Silliman and Alma Colorado trip six weeks. Belle Messmore visiting Columbus relatives. A Levering and daughter from Ashland weekend with B V Sweet and Frank Wolfe. L A Rimer and mother from Kansas City visiting J K Rimer. Lena Riley of Newark visiting grandparents W A Riley. Ralph Leach and wife of Wellston visiting relatives here.
Mrs Granville Hilliar residing east of the city welcomes a newborn child born Sunday evening at home. The family shares news of the arrival with relatives and neighbors.
Washington reports indicate Progressive leaders fear a dual nomina tion with Theodore Roosevelt as 1916 candidate could split the party. Republican leaders like Representative Stafford see strong GOP support for Roosevelt, while others doubt any Progressive accord exists.
The village of Danville Knox County Ohio adopts an ordinance authorizing the mayor and clerk to issue improvement certificates up to thirteen thousand dollars for paving South Market Street and the Public Square. Proceeds from sale of the certificates fund the street work and curb and grading, repaid from the village treasury with interest not exceeding six percent, to be issued upon certification after collection of delinquent assessments. The ordinance, approved May 8, requires notices to be sent to village residents and Knox County auditors, and takes effect upon publication as provided by law.
Ordinance No 3 determines proceeding with widening paving and curbing of South Market Street from the South corporation line to the Public Square including the square. It sets assessment by frontage, notes bond anticipation and payment terms, authorizes pre proceedings, and calls for bids and notices. The document names village officials and outlines funding from bonds and assessments.
An ordinance amends Ordinance No 1 to issue bonds after an affirmative vote and to levy a tax within governing law. It states the village council authorized creation of a tax to fund curb and street improvements and public equipment, with an affirmative vote.
Ll B Houck attorney at law keeps offices in Rogers building 111 South Market Mt Vernon Ohio rooms 2 and 8 second floor through which the firm offers legal services to the public with contact details and location information for convenience
Messia Dean McKee and Ernest Malick of this city set out Wednesday morning with a horse drawn wagon advertising E D M and Co photographing a specialty. They head toward the Golden Gate and Panama Pacific expos optimism high and expect several weeks away. They plan to live outdoors while weather permits and rely on camera and soap ads for subsistence as they journey through Indiana toward the west.
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