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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1912
Page
13
Trustees distribute 3327.15 dollars from The Journal Firemen Relief Fund to families of firemen who died in the March 2 1912 house fire. Committee receipts certify funds received from The Journal subscribers and paid to the committee for distribution.
A 1912 committee led by Judge Murphy Mayor Straub and Charles E Heiser outlines the distribution of the Firemen's Pension Fund to families of deceased firefighters. The plan allocates 1000 to widows, 2700 to three city building associations, and 327.15 to a local bank, with ongoing monthly payments starting April 4 and continuing until fully disbursed.
A sensational ad claims Ton Vita Vital cures nervous debility and restores health. It features testimonials from Buffalo and Ohio distributors, promises refunds if it fails, and asserts widespread physician endorsement and a large number of user signatures within a year.
The report notes uncertainty over a nationwide freight handler strike and its Cincinnati effect. About 500 workers may be affected locally, with F Roberts of Chicago active in reorganizing Local No. 150 of the Brotherhood of Railway Freight Handlers. No clear evidence of organized sympathy or a Hamilton spillover despite rising tension.
President Patt dedicated two Wayne Trail markers funded by donations and D A R efforts led by Miss Mary Mitchell of Bator. One marker sits at the Preble County Fair grounds and another at the Butler County entrance into Preble County. the Riley chapter C A R will host a future dedication.
The primary will cost about 43600 with the city paying for the school bond and incidental expenses. Voter turnout expected around 4000 ballots with 624 for election board salaries and 14234 for the chief clerk. Other items include 100 for other staff, 100 for ballots, 100 for incidental expenses, 150 for poll books and booth rent, plus 1260 and 648 for election officers salaries in Hamilton and Middle town respectively.
The John Biely chapter received an invitation from the G A R to participate in Memorial Day exercises May 40 and to attend services at the First Presbyterian Sabbath evening May 26. Members urged to be present. In a separate matter Catherine Long, Judge Connaughton ruled the property involved was needed for roadway purposes and should be appropriated. a jury will be called later to assess damages.
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