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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1916
Page
2
The ad promotes Shredded Wheat Biscuit as a digestible form of whole wheat claiming it provides real body building nutrition, costs less, and suits active men, students, and housewives. It highlights breakfast use with milk or cream and notes production at Niagara Falls, Minnesota.
In a tight Washington race, Independents hold key sway as they threaten to tilt control of the house. Candidates from Democrats, Republicans, and third parties pursue endorsements while independents weigh which side to back, impacting who holds the speaker’s gavel.
Incomplete OCR text from 1918 era reporting presidential results. Mentions Aly Wilken, Roosevelt era references, Socialist candidate details, and totals with garbled numbers. Core facts are indiscernible due to corrupted transcription.
A bustling program features stage plays and musical numbers across venues in New York City. Notable productions include Be Toy Bley and a Christmas themed lineup with Thelin Robenmeyer, Tack in the Boxy Cilidys Carroll, and a large cast of performers. The festival promises lively entertainment with a focus on family friendly fare and seasonal highlights.
A sprawling program at the Grand Theatre features Grace Darmond and Ralph Keellar in Shielding Shadow, plus Love and Hate and Love and Sto, with Katherine Lee and Jane Lee in dramatic scenes. Frank and Bichie Fishey give a last air theatre appearance as crowd scenes thrill. Corbett set to perform as well with Antione Terrible and other acts, as manager Goodwin touts a Hamiltonian lineup.
A daughter was born to Mrs George James at 805 Vine Street. The Journal notes its job department for the neatness of its work.
A chaotic notice outlines a governor elect Willis saluting dispatch with six pounders. Militia units from Toledo and Cleveland head to Columbus to fire a 17 gun salute on the state capitol grounds. Officials discuss a new state building and potential offices, with Cox delaying actions until the governor’s wishes are known.
Ansen announces opening of educational classes in January with Miss Delacourt leading sewing lessons starting February. A Federated daily party is planned for Friday in December. All education and gym classes will be renamed for January. Chmeon's sewing class hosts a Christmas party Saturday. Children of this era are invited to attend early at 2340.
The city’s main bank was handed over to AB Comp ational bank examiner and the comptroller of currency, under a board approved resolution. A thorough examination is underway following the Burton C. Tarding incident, and the bank will stay closed until the examination is completed.
Dec 27 Captain Pinter of a steamer reported he was stopped in the Vinshah channel by a submarine that demanded papers and warned of torpedoing if refused. The Sacramento listed steamer recently transferred from American to British registry. British Admiralty listed it in 1916 for aiding Germany but later removed from the blacklist.
Public plea in Paris Dec 27 notes President Poincare signs decrees revoking earlier ones from 1925 and 1914, appointing Marshal Joffre as commander in chief of all French forces except those in the gal oylries and Morowla, praising his role in defeating Germany.
Chinaya Tee announces a $4,000,000 retrenchment in Chicago to reduce lights by 20 percent, cut 700 police posts, eliminate 22 fire and health department positions, and shrink overall city staff as part of a broad efficiency effort amid several department-wide cuts.
After balloting for officers, the state Rebekah assembly announced new officers. Mat Le Anders of Columba was chosen president. Miss M Jeanetta Haley of Alliance becomes warden. Josephine Short of West Liberty is secretary. Emin Miss of Columbus is treasurer. W Cora Rife of Toledo is named as another officer.
Heavy rain and a sudden warm spell flooded the Columbia river with floating ice. Piling near the new bridge trapped ice jams for hundreds of yards above and below the structure. Workers used explosives to break the jam as residents watched in alarm, while river currents carried debris and water toward the shoreline. The effort to clear the jam continued, with piling and ice likely to persist as crews brace for renewed activity once the river stabilizes.
Dayton dispatch notes plans for Governor-elect James M Cox inauguration on January 9. Tilks, four years ago represented by 200, this year may send about forty members in uniforms from dedication ceremonies. Delegation leadership listed includes A S Althoff G W Bish G N Brennan J W Heele and V1 Rodusting. Reverend Hamilton Drad reports.
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