New City Charter Aims for Modern Administration
The charter introduces a four year city commission with half reelected every two years, a manager headed five department system, civil service officers, a social welfare department, and a scientific budget with auditing and standardized city supplies. It mirrors New York Philadelphia and Cincinnati reforms and takes effect January 1 1914.
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Ruses
Pauls
Butler County
Department of Social Welfare
Charter Commission
New York
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
The Journal circulation and advertising assurances
The Journal proclaims open circulation for advertisers and certified circulation by the Association of American Advertisers. It guarantees correction of errors in reputation or character and invites readers to bring issues to the editor. It notes AP service and second class postage in Hamilton Ohio.
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Fablinning
Uaranteed
Association of American Advertisers Dan
Butler County
Postaffica
Hamilton
Ohio
Congress
Hamilton Citizens Ticket Pushes Nonpartisan City Reform
The piece profiles LLAND DAVIS a Hamilton resident and Republican who withdrew as a candidate for city auditor to favor the city’s best interests. It urges voters to back a Citizens’ ticket focused on progress and efficiency, arguing Hamilton needs capable leaders operating on a businesslike basis. The Evening Journal supports the reform slate and praises its patriotism and commitment to the city.
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Lland Davis
Hamilton
Hei
Davis
Election Board
Citizens
The
Evening Journal
Water and Gas Pipes for First Ward Urged
The Evening Journal urges the city commission to approve a river tunnel to carry water pipes gas lines and electric cables for the First ward. A tunnel would prevent outages if the temporary bridge fails and would resolve ongoing supply issues, though it entails high costs.
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Sity Commission
First Ward
Evening Journal
Furst Ward
Goeke Hamilton Safe Masons Demand For River Repairs
Charles Mason of the county flood commission presents a resolution for temporary river bank repairs north of Hamilton. Citizens demand fixing river banks to prevent high water from entering the city, praising timely action and urging permanent protection plans.
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Goeke
Hamilton
Mason
Attace
Harles
County Flood Commission
Lust
Magub
Dayton Adopts Commission Form of Government
Milton residents show strong interest as Dayton adopts a new commission form of government following a movement earlier in the year. The Dayton charter establishes five commissioners with legislative roles and a city manager to run administration, blending commission features with managerial efficiency.
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Milton
Dayton
Atti Abdleli
JSON
Legislative Commission
Americas
Duy ‘Tton
Ity
Commission
Pensions For Ministers Rise In Ecclesiastical Reform
A commentary on clergy pensions notes ministers should not seek money, yet half pay for those over sixty five is favored by the Episcopal church and other denominations consider similar plans. The piece laments clerical burdens and argues pension schemes could benefit church administration and reach. It also mocks local political strain and notes The Evening Journal’s claimed local news superiority.
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Liv
Episcopal Church
Hyoumger
Community Gossip From Greenbush and Surroundings
Local notes show residents visiting relatives across Brown’s Run, West Hilton, Middletown, Trenton, and Gratis. Frequent social calls mark a weekend of family visits, yard gatherings, and church group activities. An August 24 dinner event and an all day Farm Cooperative picnic are planned at Beckett’s Grove.
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Elizabeth Gollsmith
Louis Hoine
Frank Brown
John Stumpf
Mary Woodrull
Chicago
MT Woodruf
Myrtle Wagonfield
Margierite Boukett
Tarrtown
Hattie Johnson
Ladies’ Aid
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Union M
Ida Sayers
Farm Co-operative Plan of America
Beckett’s Grove
Davis family notices and social visits in Aug mail
McGonigle reports William Davis of Coltmints as the son of Mr and Mrs J O Davis. Nelle and Orveda Bock jolts visit Cin reinmali. Kath Nigen and Orvis Joyler returned to New Haven after a stay with Miss Mabett Gyler. Ming Kathryn Mader of Hamilton spent days with Miss Kathryn Vontad. Mr Ed Mirel Philip Bwilenitax.
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Jevenal
William Davis
Coltmints
Angers
Davis
Misses Nelle
Orveda Bockjolt
Cin Reinmali
Missea
Kath Nigen
Orvis Ioyler
New Haven
Mabett Gyler
Ming Kathryn Mader
Heamilton
Kathryn Vontad
Ed Mire
Philip
Local Social Notes Highlight Hamilton Visitors and Family News
A telegram of community life notes visits and gatherings across Hamilton Indianapolis Dayton and surrounding areas. Mr and Mrs Chas Cates of Hamilton hosted relatives while Helen Wile Newport Ky visited Rose Anstedt. Several families including Stephenson Beckett and Anstead spent weekends with kin and attended dinners and short trips to nearby towns.
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Journal
Woods
Chas. Cates
Haimilton
Ed Smith
Helen Wile
Newport
Rose Anstedt
Thomas Stevens
Trn
Gon Walter
Dayton
May
TY Beckett
John Smith
Herbert
Beckett
Win
Stephenson
Mursday
Uarry Ball
Helen Stephenson
Oxford
Leviance
Indianapolis
Elizabeth Peta
Hamilton
Meg
Frederick Patri
Adane Home
Volnsor
J. A. Johmsmy
Menigh
Olint Johnsmy
Tenry Lares Ito
Connorsville
Tad
Sylvester Solger
Mamilton
Marie Dawson
Cincinnati
Mias Raith Wilson
Reiley
Ed Garver
Win. Stephenson
Wayne Stephenson
John R
Fedalia
Ind
Karl Dennison
John Stephenson
Alvin Bobbit
Chan
Ansigad
Joseph Anstead
Clarence Stevens
Verna
Lindenwald
Thoman
Stevens
San Garver
Vinil
Local News Notes From Shandon Families and Meetings
Relatives gathered at Shandon as Ceoren Anstead starts a position with the Cagle Register. Mr and Mrs Chas Simpson hosted visitors from Richowad Ant while Win Miller and sister Notlig entertained. The Ladies Aid met at Mrs Wm Stephenson home with new officers elected: President Mrs Win Stephenson, vice president Mrs John Schwab, secretary Mrs Oscar Mitchell, treasurer Mrs d Crisman. Next meeting planned at Mrs Clint Blacker near Reiley on September 4.
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Shandon
Ceoren Anstead
Hie Cagle
Chas. Simpson
Childean
Richowad
Ant
Simpson
Win
Miller
Notlig
Dobin Brat
Woh Chater
Murray Brate
Port Uniony
John Miller
Willie
Wm. Stephenson
Stephenson
John Schwab
Oscar Mitchell
Crisman
Nealing
Clint Blacker
Reiley
Social notes from Greenbush and area Aug 14
To The Journal. Greenbush O Aug 14 Mr and Mrs Hyak Brandenbarz and family spent Bundy with Jesse Brandanbira audi funily. Mrs Mira Brill is improving from illness. Mr and Mrs Jacoh Weikle and Mrs Lien Brill called. Eva Bri Sanday afternoon Mer and Mes Coed Stransberger spent Sunday with Meo and Mrs Ray Slough and family. Mr and Mrs dB Phillips and Robert Moxes licensed the picnic of Troetee last Thursday. Miss Mes and Almera and Clara Moses called on Big Me Nally Gumday afternoon.
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Vas Te
Greenbusl
Hangeryu
Martin Judy
Brown’s Run
Frank Brandenburg
West Hilton
Jesse Brandenburg
Samily
Frank Sebiwarte
Brander
Middletown
Louella Banker
Dayton
Henry
Wallace Sheley
Eva Britt
Clary
Moses
Almeda Phillips
Anna McNally
Carl Strausburger
J Ray Slough
Gratis
Lawrence Riner
West Elkton
Charles Slough
Roberts
Freda Velte
Scott Roberts
C.H. Moses
Journal
Greenbush
Hyak Brandenbarzland
Jesse Brandanbira
Audi
Mira
Brill
Leom
Jacoh Weikle
Lien Brill
Alrs
Eva Bri
Mer
Mes
Coed Stransberger
Meo
Ray Slough
Lamily
Db Phillips
Trobert Moxes
Troetee
Almera
Iis
Clara Moses
Local families host weekend visit and birthday surprise
Mr and Mrs Charlie Castle and Virginia spent time with the Slaughs and Cimily. Mrs Lillo Robbing and children returned to Tidtwine after visiting her mother Mrs Stanger. Jesse Brandenberg was surprised Saturday night by Heately Footy and friends who stopped by to celebrate his birthday.
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Charlie Castle
Virginia
Charles Slaugh
Lillo Robbing
Chikleen
Tidtwne
Momlay
Stanger
Jesse Brandenbirg
Collinsville Sunday School Picnic Attendees Noted
The Collinsville Sunday School picnic drew families and relatives from nearby towns. Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Bauer and son, Mr and Mrs Earl Brown, and Miss Ruth Ungicker visited. other locals from Dayton Lindenwald Richmond Hamilton Indianapolis joined relatives and friends for the event. The Scribes picnic is scheduled for Saturday August sixth.
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Jomrual
Collinsville
Ang
Conrad Baiser
Aon
Mes
Earl Brown
Vou
Severnmile
An Mes
Adam Hei
Bou Hickords
Richmond
Myr
Alice Winters
Dayton
Mire L. W. Evang
Ruth Ungicker
Lindenwald
Mary Haynes
Green
Indianapolis
Conrad Bauer
Andl Scott
Finlay
Harry Shollenbarzer
Hamilton
J. HK. Shollenbarger
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Miami Valley National Bank Hamilton
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