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Newspaper
Hamilton Democrat Sun
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1907
Page
4
A critical note accuses the Republican News and service board of bias and deception. The piece claims the board acts on business lines but misleads readers about its involvement and intentions. It asserts board members did not approve the misleading summary and regards the effort as an attempt to misinform the public.
Questions to the Republican Service Board ask if the engineer of construction for the new electric light plant is experienced and an expert. What plants did he build and was he hired for political reasons? The board spends 80 000 of the people’s money and should enlighten the public.
The board of public service is praised for lowering crude asphalt prices by influencing Venezuela to sell to independents and for doubling the water works capacity that supplied Butler county farms with water, leading to good crops this summer.
Supporters say Thad Straub will be as capable as he has been as city auditor. Voters see continuity and proven leadership as the key request from the community.
Fairbanks states he has not dropped out of the presidential race and argues that a recent fall would not have harmed him were he withdrawing. The remark addresses concerns about his campaign status and safety.
A Pittsburgh physician alleges he was abducted by a divorced woman who plied him with liquor and forced to marry her. The sensational claim places the physician at the center of a public scandal.
A West Virginia miner set off fourteen sticks of dynamite but did not survive the blast. No remains were found, and authorities investigated the explosion as a fatal mishap.
A fragment notes existing laws lack punishment for certain crimes. It mentions a group described as Wall Street bank wreckers and suggests Ms New Tom needs help or reform, highlighting legal gaps and calls for action.
Republican News reports no finding of waste in the board of public service, noting no $700 misused for expert nination of its affairs though state examinations occur twice yearly.
Citizens of Hamilton face a municipal race with two strong slates. Republicans praise their ticket while Democrats argue merit on both sides. The contest centers on city auditor and the board of public service with questions of time, duties, and local finance.
The article urges Hamilton Democrats to back their party nominees Benninghofen Henn and Pabst for the board of public service, arguing they equal or exceed Republican contenders in ability and integrity. It warns against Republican calls to vote only for their slate and emphasizes good government, economy, and fair municipal work.
The Cincinnati Post surveys a Wall Street flare up in New York as banking suspensions threaten national trust. It notes massive withdrawals, government relief, and calls for cleansing reform while urging calm and resilience in honest national industry.
A young man with hard work and a solid place in the business community. Thoroughly qualified, he deserves a big majority for city auditor.
The passage cites I N Seligman Frank Parsons and Sam Gompers at a national civic federation convention. Seligman calls abolishing trusts visionary while Parsons deems destruction of trusts a false aim and Gompers dismisses talk as idle chatter.
The piece notes a vast Bible translation project now reading in 400 languages. It cites Harper's on W. G. Fitzgerald and outlines costs from Madagascar and Hindustani versions. It mentions revisions and ongoing work by 2000 linguists under British and American Bible societies.
Ten years ago Eddie Lenhart of Middletown pleaded not guilty before Judge Neilan to two counts of petit larceny. Others faced arraignment pending Monday. Democrats in Reiley and Venice hosted large meetings with speakers from McKenny Williams Gard and Warwick. Judge Neilan upheld City Solicitor Jones demurrer to the Post Glover petition, a victory for the city as the Glover company sought a receiver for the municipality.
The shops are letting off some of their men as part of workforce reductions.
C Schwartz purchased the Chas H Zwick residence on East High Street in a private transaction. The sale confirms transfer of ownership and marks a change in local property holdings.
The Ones received a new horse Monday morning and found it a match for the big gray horse in the company. The sorrel horse was taken to the stables.
A 25 cent advance in the price of coal in Cincinnati lifts soft coal to 4 dollars in the city and 4.25 dollars a ton in the suburbs retail. This marks the third such advance within sixty days. Hamilton has seen no recent rise, though coal has already been 4 dollars locally for some time.
At today’s annual meeting the stockholders discuss plans to separate the C H D from its Pere Marquette alliance. Action expected on the road’s future as stockholders steer the outcome.
Workmen remove the stone carving of the bie door bearing Mehrum from the building. Architect Geo Larkman calls the task the most difficult of its kind in Hamilton. The front will be shored up while new iron is installed. George P Sohngen plans a new stairway to upper floors, adding substantial labor.
Following the B and O rail line in Ohio, other roads plan to adopt the train auditor system. The program brings small financial gains and helps passenger conductors better manage trains and passenger comfort. The auditors’ system is new to Ohio though not a recent evolution in the broader rail industry.
Some western roads have installed auditors while a few eastern routes did the same but later discontinued them. The fragment notes variability in adopting road monitoring devices across regions.
Merchants ordering stamped envelopes from the post office must now deposit the cost of paper and labor with the order. The department will print the firm name and address free of charge, and postage is settled after receipt. Previously buyers paid all charges when picking up envelopes.
An era marketing blurb touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for quick relief. The Radcliff Drug Co. promotes at the corner of High and Second Streets and at 231 High Street.
All Saints Day services scheduled next Friday include masses at 5 am and 1 pm and a high mass with sermon at 10 am. A pilgrim age to St Stephen's cemetery will take place next Sunday at 2:30 pm with procession grave blessing and a sermon if weather permits.
George R. Wendling started the First Presbyterian church lecture course with a well attended talk titled Soul of Tarsus. The audience welcomed the speaker and enjoyed the evening’s discourse.
An advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills regulate the liver prevent appendicitis and establish bowel regularity. The copy warns that constipation and liver torpor lead to appendix issues and sells the pills for 25 cents at drug stores.
Daily oyster special at Heib's 217 Court St featuring fresh oysters for 30¢ a quart and 15¢ for raw or stewed servings. Offer valid September 13.
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