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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1924
Page
9
Aug 22 John W. Davis, Democratic presidential candidate, denounces Republican corruption in public office. He argues high officials misused public resources, asserts the need for honesty in handling public land and contracts, and condemns secrecy and dark deals in government.
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John Roahl aged 62 dies after eating poisonous mushrooms at his home in Toledo. His hosts Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Meyers and neighbor Mrs. Edward Conners were present. Roahl, a groundskeeper at Inverness Golf Club, died Monday night. County coroner Dr. Hangler found the white fungus to be highly poisonous.
The Prince of Wales prepares for a second voyage aboard the Berengaria from Southampton to the United States. Officials say capacity limits will prevent many Americans from boarding as workers redecorate the liner for royal appearances.
The report notes high temperatures through the day with 88 at 2 PM, 96 at 11 PM, and 45 at midnight, predicting a substantial afternoon rise. A. B. Heath cites Friday as the fittest day of the season based on the readings taken, with near record highs anticipated.
Sea Girt Aug 22 Davis launches bid to wrest control from Republicans. He addresses New Jersey Democrats at a luncheon led by Gov Silzer and outlines campaign themes to appeal to voters. Speakers include U S Senator Edward J Edwards and Mayor Frederick W Connolly.
Republican leaders worry the Delaware Senate race could cost the party control in Washington. The split between Du Pont factions and old-line Republican power threatens nomination battles, with Ball and Colgan vying for the GOP nod and Democrats ready to seize the moment amid internal party rifts and shifting allegiances.
Belgium moves to evacuate the Ruhr as a preliminary step to military withdrawal. M Hannecart leads the Belgian technical delegation, leaving Duisseldorf to coordinate civil services. The action marks a major regional departure amid escalating tensions.
Fred Zimmers, a well known Tam 'ited man, died at his home on S201 Benninghofen Avenue at 11 00. The cause cited is illness involving complications. Funeral arrangements will be announced. Today at two o clock the thermometer reading reached 60 degrees, amid high humidity and heat.
Chicago market update lists Wheat for September at 125 and 2-4 Dee at 1.30 for 1-2, May at 1.46 for 1-2. Corn for September at 1.08 for 3. Bellies show September at 13.00 and October at 13.00.
Fragments show Cincinnati market reports with rye and hay price figures and unusual trader notes. The readable items indicate price quotes such as rye around 1.05 to 1.06 and hay near 15.5 while other entries remain unclear.
Astronomers and lay observers across California monitor Mars as reports claim it nears Earth within tens of millions of miles. Mount Wilson and Mount Hamilton telescope teams share plates and spectacles while public speculation about inhabited worlds grows amid apparent planetary alignment.
The defense contends expert alienists had sufficient time to study the medical testimony and argues the trial should consider legal insanity. Attorneys for Leopold and others questioned the examinations and preparation, aiming to support an insanity defense.
Ohio mine fatalities for July total nine, Jerome Watson reports to Herman Witter. Belmont county roof falls caused three deaths in a mine car incident. One death occurred in each of Mingo, Guernsey, and Perry counties, with a first July fatality in Hocking county and an additional death in Marrsoy county.
Columba August 22 Clardy weather with scattered showers expected to bring relief from an intense heat wave gripping the mid south region yesterday causing one death and multiple prostrations. Notable incidents include Lavi Marigier suffering a stroke, GR Taylor collapsing at a store, and Mrs Sally May Burgess hospitalized after a street collapse. Forecast calls for cooler today with later showers and colder northern weather patterns. Temperature readings show highs near 41 degrees in places with unsettled conditions across the state.
Prominent resident William Welsh, age nine, dies suddenly from apoplexy at his Collinsville home after a meeting. Survived by son Samuel of Camden, five grandchildren, one sister and two brothers. Born in Canada November 16, 1889, he lived in Walter County for years as a successful farmer. Funeral arrangements set for 2:00 p.m. at residence with Rev. Nelson Whore officiating. burial in Gatlingville cemetery.
West side residents report ongoing odor from a sewer after recent treatment of the affected line. Officials delay opening sealed compartments at Wey pane Vrait Products, hindering inspection and preventing full resolution.
Aug 22 Reykjavik to Greenland flight passes U S forces aboard Richmond Reid Billingsley and a destroyer. Italian Lieut Toentelli, with Lieut Lowell H. Smith, accompanies the Americans. Search commanded east of Cape Farewell using airplanes for scouting.
Plans by the Ohio Odd Fellows lodge for a convention of the Secretarian Association to be held in Namillion on October 2 and 8 were discussed at Tamilion lodge No 17. An entertainment for visiting members will occur at the Odd Fellows temple on Tuesday October 7 with a second public show at the Regent Theatre on Wednesday evening October 4.
Dagmar Dahlgren, eighth wife of boxer Kid McCoy, repudiated an earlier alibi regarding the Mia Mercea Mara murder. An expert linked McCoy’s condition to dementia and paralysis, noting brain changes from long alcohol abuse. Federal agents probed a stone fortune tied to Mrs. Mars, whose body was bound for New York for burial.
The late Pra tes Enincich estate is filed in 1921 by Mrs. Emerich. Carrie A. Davis is to occupy her late mother’s home for life with a $3600 allowance. Executors and heirs include Charles F. Paul D. Wesley and Melon Miner, with D. Wesley Ennep ich named executor.
Chicago scientists and astronomers express skepticism about seeing much on Mars as the planet nears Earth. Professor Philip Fox of Northwestern University says the best observation will come six weeks from now when Mars turns seasonal and surface caps melt. York Observatory director Serwin Frost calls radio message hopes ridiculous and notes details won’t be captured with present telescopes. Professor Wrest emphasizes sky calm and atmosphere over nearer distance for study.
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