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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1912
Page
2
The Journal endorses the tenth minimum wage amendment as a permissive step to fix wages and regulate conditions of labor. It argues the measure could open state action toward a general wage standard, protect workers, and advance economic thinking, urging a yes vote on September 3.
East Hamilton residents clash over location of a street car line and a proposed franchise. The Journal supports a route down Shuler Avenue to Grant Boulevard for service while criticizing the company’s stance and asking why the line isn’t extended to the northern point. Debate also touches on political loyalties and qualifications for public office.
Champion Coated Paper Co wins inching victory as court overrules county demurrer and allows amended petition seeking tax value revaluation. Judge Murphy rules allegations about auditor and board of review sufficient to challenge assessed value of plant at 2,834,880 with added 1,022,573, setting stage for further court action. County to file answer denying company claims and detailing valuation method.
New York dispatch reports GM Chalee mingger joins the Oslo company sales division at Voinloo Woods Lome Island amid strong early 20th century growth chatter. Chutes and wife plan summer stay at Woods while Chavige opens an eastern office in Hudson Terminal. Sebald and Hincarson gain key NY roles guiding the expanding American Rolling Oil unit.
Tid McCoy, the American prize fighter released on bail in Ostend on larceny charges, says the mob who carried him away from his wife and family was the most outrageous act he has faced. He vows to stay and fight the case, noting sympathy from American press and friends while awaiting final disposition.
An open letter from Colonel Roosevelt condemns southern Negroes’ influence in the national Progressive Party. He blames the split in the Republican Party on Negroes across southern states and warns the party cannot build support there by past corrupt methods. He fears corruption and delegate-buying would rise if the party acts similarly.
A great whale entangled its tail in the James AL Bruce schooner between Point Reyes and the Farallones. The ship rocked as the whale struggled, raising fear of a capsize before the crew freed the animal. Police later report a Dayton missing person case with a wife and two children. A warehouse fire at Weston Paper Vox caused substantial losses and required city fire response.
Leroy Fraysur, 24, living at 424 South Fourth Street, committed suicide by ingesting carbolic acid and lying in bed to end his life. Ailing and despondent from illness, he had recently lost work at the Estate store and had received medical aid. Coroner J A Burnett investigated and funeral directors Weeblr & Haw theme prepared the body for burial. His parents reside in Winchester, Kentucky, and were notified of his death.
Miss Margery Gordon of Hamilton has secured a top high school teaching post in Jersey City, with plans to begin in September. She recently passed state examinations in Trenton and Jersey City and will depart from Hamilton after resigning from her current English high school duties.
Theodore J. Bock of Hamilton and Edward G. Pear of Dayton lead Roosevelt third party delegation planning trips to Phillips House in Dayton and Chicago. Forest Williams and Willian Bell named alternates. Roy Fitzgerald and others appointed to fill vacancies. Backup committees to handle replacements and logistics discussed.
John Debolt faced a legal matter as authorities ordered release and transport back to Mansfield. Aimed at a rival group led by William Ashton, Lauilten, and others, the case involved stay and periods of confusion over Debolt’s age and jurisdiction. The government dropped prosecution on the curd mail matter.
A thief who grabbed valuable jewelry from a Philadelphia home fled after stuffing items into a suit and racing to the residence of Assistant District Attorney Fox, leaving most valuables behind. The incident details remain unclear as investigators pursue leads.
An Aug report from Seattle notes Daly’s fellow Democrat in Muska’s city committee, amid a personal crisis, with Alaska ties mentioned and a late night court appearance.
A fragmentary report asserts Vackaela as an evil tune craft aimed at trapping women’s souls. It mentions Backache as a symptom and Lydia Winkham’s remedy, claiming decades of ineffective suppression of female distress.
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