County Option Bill Passed in Ohio House
The Ohio House approved a county option measure by 7 to 6, sending the bill to Governor Harrie for signature. The act would let a county vote via petition on prohibiting or permitting sale of intoxicating liquors, with penalties and election procedures outlined and effect set for September 1, 1908.
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Rose County
House
Arsensky
State of
Ohio
Sich
Common Pleas
Common Lens Court
Neual
Common Pleas Court
County Common Fileas Court
Auch
Halling
Hitabar
Ohie
Embezzlement Arrest In Piqua Firm Sparks Bond Silence
Piqua Core Company secretary treasurer Jerry M Hudson was arrested on embezzlement charges involving about 35000 dollars. He denied guilt and posted 1500 dollars bond for a preliminary hearing. shareholder William Golite accuses missing funds dating back to January 15. Hudson reportedly handed over 15000 dollars in stock when leaving the firm.
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Jerry M. Hudson
Piqua Core Uthing Co
William Golite
Pittsburg
Hudson
Ittas
Oldie
Country Boy Start in Home Town Builds Future in Business
An article urges rural youths to begin in their hometowns, praising the country store as a training ground for business success. It emphasizes ambition, study, industry, and integrity, arguing urban moves are not necessary for prosperity and that customer-facing roles teach essential skills.
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Four-Corners
Snecesa
Carr
Merit Versus Prizes in Premium Gift Schemes
The piece warns that premium offers and prize incentives used to spur purchases often disguise inferior goods or hidden catches. It argues that merit-based, quality goods sustain demand without prizes, noting many premium items cheat buyers with inflated costs to cover premiums. Women especially chase stamps or gifts, paying dearly for them.
Pleasures of Farm Life and Rural Modernization
A vintage article extols farm life evolving with modern machinery and urban amenities. It notes tractors, protocols, and utilities transforming drudgery, tying farmers closer to towns via roads, phones, and newspapers, reshaping social status and information access.
The Local Paper as Advertising Medium and Community Leader
The editor of the town paper should study local benefits early to gain Cheval advertising patronage. The country paper molds public opinion and serves as the mesaphone of the surrounding area, reaching a thousand readers weekly and supporting its expenses through advertising. The best storekeepers fund the home paper, proving its value for local commerce.
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Ue House
Tkat
Teco
John Jones
Towns and Their Growth Stand Up For Your Town
Essay urges civic progress through enterprising individuals. It cites Anaconda Montana Jerome Arizona Pullman Illinois and Marcus Daly W A Clark George Pullman as examples of how pioneering leaders built cities. Encourages merchants to unite, promote local enterprises, and patronize home stores to keep wealth local.
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Anaconila
Montana
Marcus Daly
Jerome
Ariz
W. A. Clark
Pullman
George Pullman
United States
Stand by Your Home Place and Stand by Home Trade
Stand by your home industry and home protection to keep money in the town and help local labor. Resolve to support goods made locally and enable manufacturers to improve. Health note claims long lived people eat heartier breakfasts with good health signs.
Apparent Heroic Save Then Tragic Execution Tale
Shanghai Mercury reports a dramatic incident aboard a man of war where a young apprentice prevented a fatal accident by halting an electric line connection. The tale shifts to a distant crime report describing a highway robbery and public execution, with a mother fleeing the crowd as her seventh son is beheaded, marking a stark contrast of courage and capital punishment.
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Tila
Age Limit Debate in Ohio Labor Legislation
Columbus debates on child labor hours and age restrictions as the general assembly considers acts to regulate railway and factory employment. Representative Metter of Cleveland pushes protections for underage workers while a bucket shop bill stirs controversy and heads to committee for county offices.
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Columbus
General Assembly
Actius
Ohio
Therm
Eleit Howe
Mosloe
Metter
al Cleveland
Colvinian-Tie Rose Bill Clears House In Vote
The bill passed the House by 79 to 34 with five dissenters noted amid chaotic proceedings. One member, Dr Nye of Pike Forty, was called away for a personal reason, while others were absent or unwell. The record cites consternation and party divisions as opponents warn of amendments or defeat. the measure moves to the Senate for further debate.
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Rose Cvanty
Matt Tooal
Steentees
Dr. Nye
Pike Fourty
McKinley heirs seek sale of mansion and estate
In Canton Ohio the McKinley National Memorial heirs court action appoints attorney and requests sale of the McKinley mansion property and related estate. The sale aims to settle claims as legal proceedings continue with a resale bar in place and a public sale planned. Separate notes mention an Ohio meeting and memory services for late Governor Pattison with tributes from lawmakers and officials.
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Canton
McKinley National Metmarial
Mlc
Tate
Me Isintey
McKinley
Hasbert Goend
Hopesstite
Tn Ve Win
Mekhi Jey
Sommon
Garter
Ing Atenry A. Wise
Johneon I.hereke
Henry W. Ateweher
Pattison
Mokuuilans
Dolin Partikon
Vresident Wilhons
Senate
Jude Soh Phirinon
Chaeinit
Lemster Ward
Cleveland
Iui
Ayris B. Winters
Solidusky
Coat made from loons breasts shocks shoppers in window display
A downtown shoe company shows a coat allegedly made from the breasts of 365 loons. The manager repeats only what the window card states, that the coat is touring stores and its origin remains unknown. Each loon breast square bears a central white spot, and the piece count is easily verifiable.
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Kansas City
Refused Judgment and Trials Across Ohio Short News
Refused judgment in a case where Buttler and Isaac Stinebaugh faced trial over grain dealings, with verdict for the defense amid Stinebaugh’s substantial wheat losses. Colnulis proposes a local tax levy increase to fund city taxes. Unconditional pardon granted to Joans Lonsway for unspecified offenses due to health. Five babies born in Steubenville, three died within an hour. two survivors. Gas incident injures prominent men at the Business Men's club. all recover. Lakeside will resume Lake Erie navigation March 9 between Sandusky and Kelley’s Island. Congressmen push direct primary to break deadlock. Gov Hanly speaks at Miami University on peace. Dynamite threat prompts desistance from tobacco buyers. Mrs. Sarah Smoyer leaves $1,000 for grave flowers.
Unincesyful Rob Post Office and Wedding Notes
Unclear fragments report a post office disturbance ending with a wrecked front door but a security. Officer actions and a person named Henry are mentioned. Separate notes describe Judge Wy W Moore marrying a nurse at a city hospital and a hospital stay.
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Yegamen
McArihir
Pthempetes
Findins
Good Henry Agalte
Aes Dolene Ludwig
Tne
Wy W. Moore
Ottawa
Jude Moore
Judee
Airs
Mann
Cigarette Bill Defeated in Columbus House
In Columbus Ohio the house rejected the anti cigarette bill after amending an Indiana law found unconstitutional. Lawmakers decided the measure was not wanted and laid it aside indefinitely. Also, at a Dayton steel foundry a worker, Fusha Kunts, 45, was killed by an emery wheel burst at South Broadway. The wheel struck him in the heart, killing him instantly.
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Columbus
House
Indiana
Dayton
South Broadway
Fusha Kunts
Kuntz
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