21 May 1912
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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1912
Page
1
New York on May 21 Mr John D. Rockefeller attended services at an Avenue Baptist church while Mrs Rockefeller remained at home recovering from pneumonia. Friends greeted her and extended congratulations.
Seattle residents recount a disaster at Coleman dock when a mass of people surged toward a steamer. Two were killed and about 150 injured as chaos swept Puget Sound shoreline. Names reported include Myre Leonard and Hart Bruden, ages not fully listed.
The article notes C H D by New Owners undertake an inspection tour across Cincinnati and nearby lines. Thompson oversees visits, with plans to travel along the railroad route today through Thursday and return to Cincinnati by Thursday evening. The Bott Laimiss and Baltimore routes are mentioned in connection with upcoming inspections and potential actions by Thompson and Willard.
A fragmented report describes a health product marketed by De Wilkterog's Pale k Pills with claims of blood building effects and weight gain. The text notes adverse symptoms, consumer weariness, and that the product could be obtained direct from the De Wilk Timed Medicine Co. via Schenectady. It also mentions anticipated spending on area shipments and freight depot improvements but the context remains uncertain.
Mayeruss Georgia May 21 Reverend Bennett, a prominent local minister, was killed Sunday at Mill Wend in a pistol duel with his cousin Currey Bennett over the preacher's wife. The divorce case of Reverend Bennett's wife is noted in the report.
Following a conference of Democratic leaders in Washington on May 2 a sweeping investigation of the nation’s inspection bureau is to be ordered immediately by the House. A special committee will likely be appointed to conduct the probe.
The fragment mentions Wits' Station FP Pabst and a tie before law. It is unclear and presents no clear event, date, or names beyond these.
Ian J. Bryan spoke at a U S religious address in Louisville Kentucky on a Sunday afternoon under Presbyterian general assembly auspices. He warned against the idea that any man in office can ruin the nation during times of political excitement. He urged harmony between church and labor and urged better acquaintance among groups to make evil a reality in public life.
Returns show Assessor John Wiki filing for Lemon township with totals for taxable property at 115,035 and drafts of 430,430 credits 98,676 and items including horses watches pianos and goods. The document notes personal property and animal counts including two female dogs and material values.
Chet Zellner of Hamilton police notified Columbus on Monday that William McGill, a paroled penitentiary prisoner, faces return to prison if found guilty of a crime. McGill was admitted December 1910 for burglary and larceny, serving five years, released December 1914, pending another sentence.
Bodies of Motorman R. F. Sparkman and Conductor T. C. Smith were found shot in the head on Tulleyrand Avenue about 78 yards from May 2. Investigators reported no apparent clue as to the killers and the motive.
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