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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1916
Page
2
Market reports indicate fluctuating wheat prices with May 2 timing and September futures noted. Analysts highlight weak demand and tentative buying in several state markets as speculative activity and price ranges appear from 54 to 76 in local listings.
The report compiles Monday prices from Chicago and Kansas City markets with hogs, cattle, and sheep figures. It notes totals, receipts, and price ranges, including feeder and dressed beef figures, amid bustling trading activity listed for May 22.
In a chaotic city night, highwaymen attacked travelers on South Street, robbing a colored woman and others while police pursued. Homer Preyberger and others were arrested. reports describe pistol threats, a held-up watch, and a tense police inquiry. A suspect named Padgen rumored tied to the robbery, with residents relieved after a confrontation and investigation by officers.
OCR text outlines a wedding in a fragmented report amid a local political session. It mentions a Mason and a ceremony with a unitary note, while discussing resolutions, appropriation bills, and expectations for adjournment. The piece also references town events, committees, and ongoing debates in Congress.
A crude OCR fragment reports a new leak in the court house tower amid ongoing repairs by the commission. The investigation aims to drain and address the seepage while weather reports forecast variable conditions and no affect on operations noted yet.
fragmentary notice describes a sheriff sale case No. 20943 in Butler County Common Pleas Court. Harold Mayer as plaintiff seeks sale of real estate in Hamilton Ohio on Buckeye Street on the specified June date. Property details include lot dimensions and appraised value, with attorney and sheriff officials named.
Notice announces the appointment and qualification of an administrator for the estate of Frederick Ml. The filing references legal representatives, dates, and the involvement of Willians & Boligen as attorneys in Bullerenanty, Ohig.
The Department of Public Service of Hamilton Ohio invites sealed bids by noon on June 9 1916 for furnishing labor and materials to construct a new storm sewer and alter the current sewer line on Ninth Street from Campbell to the river. Bids accompanied by a certified check or bond of 1000 dollars are required, with work supervised under engineer Nis. The city reserves the right to reject any bid.
Notices detail bids for public works in Hamilton and Middletown and an administrator sale in Butler County Ohio. Items include a pavement bid advertisement with surety requirements, a sheriff's sale of Lots 647 and 648 on Second Street, and an administrator sale of real estate in the estate of Ola Seldtschneider with court orders and payment terms.
Administrator August Th Myelin of Matilda Behattschneider's estate offers sale of undivided half interest in described Lot 1688T7088 11089 in Taniston city, Butler County. Property on Weller Avenue Laurel Avenue and Central Avenue, minimum bid 300000, terms cash 3 other payments secured by mortgage.
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