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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1916
Page
1
The House passed a farm credit measure and related changes to title a Senate compromise. Debate centered on conference prospects, financing terms, and the bill’s impact on farmers and banks. The conference will reconcile differences before final enactment.
A chaotic morning collision near New York City causes multiple injuries as bystanders and officials describe mangled vehicles, emergency responders, and halted traffic along the water front. Authorities say investigation and medical aid are underway at the scene with witnesses recounting frantic minutes.
A fragmented report describes a public health scare with references to misused terms and dangerous beliefs about disease prevention. It mentions constipation remedies and a tainted product, plus erroneous claims about a substance marketed to alleviate illness. The piece reflects confusion and misinformation in a health crusade era.
Fragmented reports describe bandits dissolving factions as authorities counter insurgent actions. Citizens report disrupted activities and shadows of violence across cities, with several enclaves claiming split loyalties and intensified raids during a tense period.
Western governors gather for a regional preparedness parade in California. The event features leaders such as Hamioonent trade delegates and fraternal groups while inviting notable figures to participate. Attendees include state officials focusing on regional cooperation amid ongoing discussions.
In Clio on May 16 a tense meeting saw deply discussants unable to break a stalemate. A committee experted a conference with opposing factions to seek an urgent resolution while indicating no family dispute could resolve the deadlock.
Washington May 10. American anxieties along the Mosieah border grow amid reports of further troop movements by United States and National Guard forces. Officials warned that any anti American action beyond the border is unlikely, while efforts focus on raids linked to the Glow Springs incident and to curb suspects.
Report notes a derailed freight near a crossing on the Southern Pacific line without injuring the main bound train or its crew. A deputy arrives at the scene to oversee the investigation and ensure safety, as rescue and recovery teams assess the wreck and surrounding area.
A historical note describes a homemade preparation using sage tea, sulfur and other additives to darken gray hair. The method claims to beautify and coat the hair with a medicinal paste, with steps like mixing, applying, and reapplying over several days. It mentions risks and costs and cites Wyeth’s brand products.
A Hamilton notice warns of kidney trouble from colds and urges using Deans Kidney Pills. It cites J C Pally of Hanover Street and a child’s kidney issues as examples, claiming relief and improved strength after use. Advised to buy from Foster–Lifthby Co. Buffalo NY.
The National Shoe Merchants Association meeting in Utica discusses leather shortages threatening shops and travel goods. Speakers warn prices and supplies may worsen, urging action to stabilize the market and curb waste while considering added tariffs and incentives to boost production.
Fragmentary report discusses the Hanoi government and unrest in Vietnam near Khang Ngai and Quy Nan. Mentions a crackdown by authorities, rhetoric about independence, and an alleged campaign in New York to recruit members for a memorial day effort.
An Akron blast at the Crystal restaurant on Maha won Quarry street destroyed foundations and caused a fatal collapse. Nine deaths are confirmed with twenty two injured, many rushed to hospitals as firemen and police secured the scene. Coroner and investigators prepare to assess the calamity while officials report extensive property damage and ongoing rescue efforts.
A fragmentary report recalls Sian Lave’s death decade ago and mentions Dayton, Kal— Glendale, and the Pathe cultural society with references to a farm, cinema yard project, and a presidential note. The text is garbled but hints at medals, recognition, and community figures connected to Glendale and the Metropolis Live campaign.
Medicines like Hood's Sarsaparilla claim superior character and therapeutic power. The ad asserts forty years of proven curative power against impure blood, weak health, poor digestion, and kidney or liver issues, promising relief for tumors, rheumatism, and loss of appetite.
A garbled page section blends moralizing harangues on men and women with a diary like memory of a past era. It references alimony, divorce debates, and a lingering strike by Bacon's clerks over billing forms, tracing tension at Prank Street and broader labor unrest.
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