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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1913
Page
2
A fragmented account recalls a Washington ball gathering where audiences heckled a president and his aides. It notes public reactions to presidential presence, dignity, and the strain of maintaining composure amid criticism.
A fragmented note questions government pay and ethics. It cites a West Virginia senator once a federal judge, notes multiple salaries totaling fourteen thousand four hundred fifty dollars, and asks where oversight in treasury spending is. The piece shifts to satire on presidential pay, urging scrutiny.
The text argues for costly improvements to the bridge approaches funded by the city to match a county built bridge. It contends foot traffic must be prioritized and cites Dayton's flood-prevention campaign as a model. It notes public support and suburban concern over who pays and who benefits from reconstruction.
A letter argues MOND is too lenient with police offenders across five departments. The writer claims firmer discipline is needed to deter misconduct and preserve public trust, noting current punishments fail to deter repeat incidents.
The Westminister Presbyterian senior choir elected officers for the year including President Hardigg Sexton and Vice President Esther Brown. Clarence McKaston was secretary, Resner Briggman treasurer. Committees include prayer group Susie Cory mission Missena Adams lookout Helena Sujit and more. Bible school council met to discuss rehabilitation plans and a regular caregiver appointed. A children day committee was formed.
Fragmentary listing of land sales and deeds across Hamilton and surrounding townships. Mentions multiple incorpora tions of lots, parcels, and tracts by individuals and estates including Davis, Falk, Seward, Benninghofen, Matson, Rutledge, Schwenn, Butterfield, Sortman, Nugent, and others. Includes references to townships such as Fairfield, Hamilton, Middletown, Milford, New London, and Madison with values and plot numbers scattered throughout.
Tyiian Myne presents Tyiian Myne's Pictoree-Smith flood photography of Lyant Howe's work in Ohio cities before the crest. The four performances feature Mr Howe's extra photo feature, capturing scenes of wrecked streets, relief efforts, and perilous shoots as a balanced, reverent chronicle of the catastrophe.
The Jewel features the tenth Mary story What Happened to Mary in collaboration with Ladies World. Mary Fuller stars as Mary with Leah Baise and Courtney Fyot in a Vitagraph production The Stronger Sex. Continuous shows at The Star theatre with a complex crime plot and detective Wind as central figure. A flood relief scene at Mercy Hospital is noted with Sisters providing aid to residents.
New York May 14 tentative plans emerged for an operation on Vincent Astor the wealthiest unmarried man in the United States after throat trouble worsened while entertaining senate dignitaries aboard his private yacht Noma II He left for Rhinebeck on behalf of personal preparations with the Astor travel party and amid support from the family committee Doctors led by specialist James F Mel advised a timely procedure before his West Point journey Also noted were family figures Senator Vairdiman John Wy Clit tel Major Woodward and Wo Davis among those associated with the care and decision making
The Journal invites letters on any subject for its Mail Bag column but will not publish pieces over 250 words. Letters must include sender name and address, though requests to withhold publication can be honored. The editor will answer questions he can.
The article details a proposed boulevard levee along the Miami River funded at 280000 dollars, aimed to serve as both a park path and river levee. It describes planned construction methods, river channel modifications, debris removal, and the potential flood-protection benefits, noting political observers and historic context. It also mentions the Choral Society rehearsals led by Prof Mayer with attendance urged and card prices for calling cards.
Commissioner Kine states no line will be fastened until work begins on the new bridge. Questions linger over the location on the Mian river as officials address piling dangers and structural concerns amid uncertain timing.
The note reads as a garbled local item about an All-Stars baseball feature contacting a shop on Hint street at eight, with important checkout details. It mentions Cageball managers and a Thursday event, but the exact names, places, and actions are unclear due to OCR corruption.
The readable OCR fragment references a person named Miller believed to be taken from an Owens plant area several days ago. Authorities in the county are described, with mention of duties and residents, though the text is garbled and details are unclear.
A reception for the Baptist chorus choir occurred this evening amid a largely orderly gathering. An organizational meeting of the choir took place with officers named including Alvin Elec and Prof. Sclignb assisting. The Gordon properties were discussed with Alexander Gordon and Sayashosiie Cinna planning repairs to damaged properties after a Magi incident.
Lettyrs teshimenting tine heey is gue to Charles Crebory Smith as executor of the Saridine Chambers estate written 1,490. Ed Raney declined the appointment as executor of the Margaret Lane galete. Charles Selly hits Dean adjoint, Le valies the persunatty al gTOeL.
A probate notice states that Behaef Ler is appointing an executor to appraise the estate of Lyg Taylor. The filing requests a formal appraisal process with court oversight and a schedule for asset identification and valuation. The document references estate assets and a deadline for response.
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