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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1911
Page
3
At the Middletown Lodge No. 23 annual meeting on March 3 Exalted Ruler W G O Crane and other officers were elected for terms. James Coynes to secretary and CG Simpson reelected as a trustee for five years. The Eagle Theatre receipts of 120 were donated to hospital relief funds. Proposals in Belmont addition would extend 24 acres if purchase completes.
In a grim blaze at a neighborhood doll hospital, 125 dolls burned or were wounded, many crippled or missing limbs and eyes. Firefighters found all dolls dark and alone as screams and tears filled the scene, with no human witnesses to recount the tragedy.
Henry L. Myers Democrat of Stevallt County was elected United States senator to succeed Thonas ter Republican on the seventy-ninth joint legislative ballot. A continuous joint session of seven and a half hours saw twenty-seven ballots. Myers resides in Ammittan where he is a district court judge.
The Journal notes 30000 deaths from plague in China with about 200 daily deaths. Officials lack full knowledge of interior conditions and restrict information. Few foreigners are present, and public attention is minimal.
Cincinnati market report March 3 lists No 2 red wheat and several corn and oats grades with varied prices. Also reports cattle calves hogs and lambs pricing, with steady to lower tones for livestock and mixed grain quotations across multiple grades.
Market prices for vegetables and fruits in Hamilton shown for Friday include Vagitab potatoes 200 peck, Be Pursnips 10¢ small measure, Sweet potatoes 1.25 per bu, Onions 6 small measure, Cucumbers 14 20e each, Endive heads 6, Horseradish per pkg, Cabbage 5e and 100 head, Apples California ped icup, Grapes Malaga and others, with various quantities and prices for cranberries, oranges, bananas, cheese and poultry items.
A regional market column lists numerous meat cuts and prices per pound. Beef tenderloin 256 per lb, rib chops 76 per lb, round steak 15c per lb, pork roast 170 per lb, lamb fries 150 per pair, veal cutlet 0a per lb, lard 10 per lb, pork sausage per pound, and assorted items like chestnut and walnuts with prices. Includes chickens, chick feed and dairy items.
Col Joseph C. Reiff a notable Wallingford figure and longtime opponent of Jay Gould died at 74 after pneumonia. Born in Norris Town Pa he served in the Civil War and later led the American Copper Company while maintaining ties with J Pierpont Morgan. He is survived by two brothers, one in Aviciina and the other in Tyng.
David Rumford of Middletown died this afternoon at Mercy Hospital from complications after a delicate operation to remove two inches of his spine. The injury occurred when a tree he was felling on a Monroe farm fell on him last week, worsening his condition despite initial hopes of recovery.
In Windfall Indiana three robbers blew the outer wall of the bank and secured about 405 in stamps from the bank’s tills. A separate court action in Squita Morton’s court concluded with a verdict of AL7AG against Dr Sam Miltikin for medical services rendered.
A classroom exchange features a teacher prompting Jolmay about how the earth is divided, with a humorous aside about the Journal's People’s Column renting property as a quip.
State Highway Department in Columbus invites sealed proposals for grading and improvements on 2.10 miles of road in St. Clair township Butler County Ohio. Proposals due March 24 1901 noon. Specifications plans and profiles available at Hamilton County office and State Highway Department. Bond and terms required. James C. Wontas State Highway Commissioner.
Martha Moore of Aunsville Kentucky seeks divorce from A. Moore on adultery grounds in Case No. 24203 in Butler County Ohio Court of Common Pleas. Hearing scheduled after March 20 1911. Martha must answer otherwise petition may be granted. Charles Brunson, Mark of Court. Bryan Heath, Deputy. Rickley Rickley, Attorneys for A. and Martha Moore.
Legal notice announces Tozepl W Hie of New York filing for divorce in Butler County Ohio case number 24435 with an April 8 deadline. Also a sheriff’s sale in Van Wert County lists GuardianClark Goon as plaintiff with property in Butler County described and appraised at 100 dollars to be sold March 28 at 1 PM under orders of the Court of Common Pleas with Henry Wilson as sheriff.
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