15 Nov 1912
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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1912
Page
1
A murky OCR article from New York reports on Dago Frank and associates claiming exoneration. It notes his defense and alleged misdeeds, with witnesses and a claimed prison sentence but unclear specifics. The text is garbled but centers on exoneration and related legal issues.
A municipal rule change is now in effect in Obnig under a new constitution. It grants expanded powers to the city government and outlines three methods for the people to influence control. The plan allows approval by a majority vote, by a major authority, or by the general assembly. The details are unclear due to OCR issues.
General Assembly fixes the limits on municipal power to levy taxes and incur indebtedness. A city may raise money by issuing mortgage bonds beyond the bonded indebtedness limit set by law, provided funds are made for the utility's property and revenues only.
Dayton Ohio reports a tragedy on Keowee Street where Adie, a 67 year old, gave his life to save Jonnie and another person during a train incident. The watchman described the event as a swift act to shield the injured and save a life.
Col Robert M. Nevin, a Taymerry congressman from the Third district, was somewhat improved and considered hopeful after another relapse on Losing avenue. His condition remains precarious with multiple medical issues but his endurance and fighting spirit are noted as he battles serious health problems.
Cleanup crews remove waste from homes and yards in the Cavities living district of Peck's Addition. Visiting nurse Miss Coreatin oversees the effort with local families supporting the project. twelve bundles of garbage and litter are collected, and a photographic record is made for city waste departments to guide future work.
In Denweralie, Representative Bigelow defends independence from Cox and party control. He vows to serve the people and not commit to any party discipline as the legislature considers future legislation.
A convicted laborer dies in the electric chair after being sentenced to the extreme penalty for the murder of two fellow laborers. The governor discussed James M. Cox’s position as secretary of state, and a state committee was informed of an $83,000 expenditure.
Brakeman Gross tells Coroner Ducham in Indianapolis that he bears no responsibility for the Arlington wreck in which five people died. He cites that the switch should have been closed and explains his movements before the collision. The inquiry, led by Coroner Ducham, continues with further witnesses awaited.
A Middletown resident, Mrs. Stahlheher, risked her life to reach and shield her infant during a Broadway theatre fire. Smoke forced a delayed exit. firefighters extinguished the blaze after a half hour. In later notes, Cy Blane suffers possible blood poisoning from a mill accident, J B Redwine breaks a leg in a buggy incident, and elderly William Demmery suffers a paralytic episode. A court case involving J H Haines was postponed to December. A police report cites the theft of Dr Ayers’s overcoat from the Renlshter Building, as colder days approach.
Columbus, O. Nov 16 Mrs Pearl Elden Cleveland detective testifies Miss Farley confessed to shooting A Zollinger while prisoners in Franklin County jail She planned trial hoping for acquittal and spoke of emotional insanity self defense or accidental shooting The dead man's wife read letters from Farley and testified Farley allegedly said she would marry Quigley despite consequences.
Apek Johnson, heavyweight boxing champion, faced alleged white slave traffic charges but was released in bonds of $30,000 by Judge Carpenter in U S district court. Supporters included his mother Mrs Tipy Toluson and real estate dealer Mathew Baldwin. Johnson had been jailed since last Friday amid appeals to regain freedom.
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