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Newspaper
Hamilton Democrat Sun
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1907
Page
4
A dispute over editorial stance on lynching follows comments by the Hamilton Democrat Sun and Republican News. The Democratic Sun denies openly advocating mob violence while acknowledging a prior headline implying lynching for a white woman’s assault.
A man in Alabama bids farewell to lunches creme de menthe and punches. He notes the ice no longer waits in cold refrigerators and a rusting corkscrew hangs on a nail as part of a long farewell.
A man wearing a puzzled expression today shows he received a box of cigars as a Christmas present from someone who does not smoke.
A New York jeweler advertised a full jeweled American made watch at 19.50 and offered to give a watch free if anyone could buy it elsewhere for less than 80. He bought the same watches in Liverpool, paid duty on import, and sold for 19.50, turning a profit to illustrate the tariff system. This example is used to critique the Republican tariff.
The Middletown Journal reports ex Governor James E. Campbell as a guest at a U S hotel who, when asked about possible U S Senate candidacy, cited two obstacles votes and candidates. The piece suggests a possible Democratic legislature if Foraker runs and hints Campbell could become next Ohio senator, pleasing many Republican friends.
The passage notes varied opinions about women and social behavior, noting pipe dreams and rhetorical putdowns. It cites wage hikes for printers and pressmen, and predicts fewer pages in large city papers after year’s start due to higher costs, with Detroit Free Press quoted on rising white paper costs.
The Mansfield News reports a widespread rise in paper costs. Many weekly papers raise annual subscriptions from $1 to $1.50 starting January 1, with dailies in Philadelphia Pittsburgh Indianapolis Detroit Kansas City and smaller cities also increasing prices.
Frederick Schliep baggage clerk St Louis Mo and May Hynes school teacher Overpeck Rev Hyland George Luter farmer Hanover Twp and Anna Conrad 22 Hanover Twp Rev H N Kerst LeRoy Egan 22 musician Cincinnati and Viola Frizzell 19 Hamilton Squire Murphy
Relatives in Reading report the death of John Wellsbacker a glass blower formerly of Reading who died Tuesday afternoon in Richmond Virginia He was a brother in law of Mike Schreck a heavyweight boxer He leaves a
There are increasing indications that the country feels its need of a long term of quiet and recuperation. With that, we shall gradually return to the faith in ourselves and be willing to go on as formerly, each man doing his best for himself and trusting to laws which aim only to prevent injustice without trying to smooth out inequalities and make each man's prosperity the same as every other man's.
A widow and her two small children will be laid to rest in a Saturday burial service in Reading. The notice provides no further family or service details.
Police received a tip Thursday night about the whereabouts of the Port Union steel skiff stolen from Jos Guillaume a few nights earlier. Investigators followed the information to recover the vessel.
A marriage license was issued yesterday to Leroy F. Egan 22 musician of Cincinnati and Viola Frizzell 19 dressmaker, giving her residence as this city. They wed yesterday afternoon by Squire Murphy at his office and left for Cincinnati immediately after.
Ten years ago today the common pleas court canceled sessions as Judges Neilan Fisher and Van Pelt were unavailable. Judge Neilan ill, Fisher in Eaton, Van Pelt in Piqua. A wild bull at A L Campbell farm fatally gored a horse valued at 300 dollars. John Mitchell of Oxford was accidentally shot in the right side during a shooting match on Hugh Todd’s farm, by Robert Finley.
A watch disposed of for the benefit of Hol Dily will be distributed at the Monkey Mutual Aid society hall on Saturday morning.
Warner Ells, a New York broker visiting Oxford, says banks likely will not resume currency until after January 7 when the Saving Bank clause is up. Ells spoke yesterday about the market outlook and potential bank actions.
Institutions prepare for an uncertain public stance by gathering substantial cash reserves. Banks, in particular, amass liquidity to weather potential withdrawals and maintain stability amid looming concerns.
A stranger described as a negro broke into Thomas Haught's Wyoming residence during noon dinner, entering via a first floor window and fleeing after being discovered. Marshal Becker and Marshal Meagher pursued toward Woodlawn and Greenwood, with Bracker confident of capture. the man is linked to recent robberies in Wyoming and Glendale.
The document lists numerous individuals and entities in Hamilton, including Miss Leona Brown, Mr. John P. Brough, Mr. Phill Burgess, Miss Anna Felter, and C. V. Parrish as Postmaster, along with local businesses such as Hamilton Marble and Granite Co and Greasby Harness.
An advertisement promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe cure for dyspepsia and indigestion. It claims the tablets digest food independently, rest the stomach, and relieve symptoms like belching and loss of appetite. A free sample is offered by mail, with price 50 cents per box at drug stores.
Jack Howard performs a black face monologistic stunt as a special attraction at the Grand theatre tonight. The act is described as full of good stuff and well worth seeing.
Generous local gifts to the Children's Home on Christmas day made 1907 joyful for all eighty five inmates. Donors include individuals and groups who supplied bread, fruit, nuts, candy, clothing, and toys, plus a bank check and numerous entries from churches and civic helpers. A box of toys and clothing was given to each child.
A brief note asserts that substitutes are offered when advertised goods are unavailable. It urges readers to insist on the best to receive the best quality. The text emphasizes that choosing the advertised item guarantees superior value.
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