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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1913
Page
3
President Taft vetoes the Webb bill aimed at stopping shipments of intoxicating liquors into dry states. He questions the constitutionality of the measure in a special message from Washington dated February 28. W. C. Atherton reported the discussion with mention of a 60 to 31 tally.
Washington dispatch reports Emilio Madero brother of former Mexican president killed while leading rebels in northern states. No confirmation yet on Raoul Madero’s fate. Ambassador Wilson notes improving conditions in southern Mexico.
Judge Clarence Murphy listened Friday morning to preliminary arguments in the suit by the Hamilton and Nashville Railway company against the board of education. The hydraulic company seeks to condemn land claimed as necessary for its operation and the board contends the property is not devoted to public use. A decision was anticipated after noon, and Judge Connaughton was to decide today whether Front and Hayton streets land should be appropriated for a school site and whether a jury should fix the price.
An old advertisement claims Petnam's Corn Extractor instantly relieves corns, with repeated use said to remove the corn entirely. The copy touts ease of use and guarantees suppression of pain, pricing at 25 cents per bottle with sales through a general merchant.
The director of public service John A. Hothberger and Deputy Auditor E. W. Ech opened five bids Friday for the Black Street Bridge upkeep. Project cost is estimated at twelve thousand dollars for reinforcing and painting with sheet asphalt as the main material. Bids ranged from eleven thousand four hundred to eleven thousand nine hundred dollars.
Friday afternoon officials described improving the bridge yardway and reinforcement. Bids will be referred to City Engineer E. Weaver for tabulation.
The senate committee led by Lieut. Gov. Nichols heads to Akron to investigate the rubber workers strike and alleged blacklisting. Senators Green Seward Howard, with Sergeant-at-Arms Wizer, will oversee hearings at the Towne Hotel with preparations underway and a wedding keeping Senator Seward from joining Monday.
A historical price list shows various grain and feed items with assorted prices. No. 2 white oats, No. 3 oats, mixed oats, timothy, clover and cereal prices appear alongside dairy stock and poultry rates for springers, ducklings, and other poultry, reflecting a regional market report.
A dense price list shows bids for hens roosters turkeys geese ducks and other livestock by weight and class. It lists values for calves hogs sheep lambs and cattle with terms like extra good fair common and prime and notes for a few items including fat bulls and sows.
Relatives report Henry Lotz, long in Panama for two years, is somewhat improving after a severe illness. He is currently in a sanitarium on Taboys Island.
An old age health note argues bowels slow with age and laxity. recommends Cascarets as a gentle, safe tonic to aid digestion and bowel regularity. Asserts aging reduces activity and elasticity, urging daily use without harsh medicine. Cascarets sold at drugstores, one box nightly.
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