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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1912
Page
7
A Hamilton couple with several blessed children choose a different birthday tradition. Instead of a party for their kids they send ice cream and cake to the local Children's Home, sharing joy with less fortunate youngsters. The act is praised as a noble expression of Christlike spirit and community care.
The Journal notes the Williamsport chamber of commerce annual publication and its 500000 guarantee fund. It contrasts the Williamsport street railroad and light company pledging 25000 with Hamilton’s chamber, which appears less generous and faces public scrutiny amid local planning concerns.
A New York City incident involves a abusive masher on a train who harassed a young girl. Bob Fitzsimmons defends the girl noting the masher was tapped back. he believes the man deserved the knock out blow. The tale portrays street justice and calls for better behavior. The account frames the masher as a nuisance and praises the retribution.
A brief prayer asking God to help us begin the day with cheerful industry and to proceed through duties with laughter and kind faces. It asks for cheerful perseverance, content rest, and peaceful sleep at the end of the day, attributed to Robert Louis Stevenson.
The article notes American factories produced about 250000 to 285000 automobiles in 1912. It projects the industry’s immense growth, with the likely output more than doubling in the coming year based on trade estimates. The figures derive from automotive production reports and trade compilations.
A Hamilton column reports on inaugural plans for Gov Cox with invitations to all socially equal groups. State Chairman William J. Finley says the event is a people’s function, inviting diverse citizens without a blue book. The piece also notes a poetry book by Prof. Flannery, local property owners seeking to join Hamilton, and rail speeds affecting safety as well as political reforms debated.
A survey of 109 manufacturers shows 1912 output at about 504050 cars with additional production from 31 large and 37 small factories. Including electric cars, total may exceed 600000. Official data note 900708 machines registered as of Oct 2 valued at $1.1889 billion, average $1200 per vehicle.
Mr. Tara Anderson, now minister to Belgium, has been named ambassador to Japan in place of Charles Tage Bryan. Anderson is described as young, rich and ambitious, with a solid but brief diplomatic record. The piece cites partisan assessments and references the archiver of the national Republican committee regarding 1908 notes. It also notes opinions on Cannon and Longworth, and remarks on an immigrant’s $5,000 gift to aid war efforts against Turkey as a patriotic sign of American opportunity.
Local social news details visits and gatherings across Hamilton Sharptown Valley View and McGonigle. Residents like Mrs Sylvester Solger Mr Oscar Mitchell and many families are noted visiting relatives and celebrating a birthday with a large group and shared meal.
McGonigle special report notes Wayne and Mrs Stephenson hosting Wood residents, Lorretta Donges and Louisa Becker visiting Hamilton friends, Nelle Orveda Marguerite Beckett with Myrtle Derrickson from Valley View, Mrs Newhall and Mary returning to Sidney after a visit with the Davis family, Clara Sengers with Somerville ties, and William Stumpf with George Becker visiting Hamilton relatives over the weekend.
Shandon news reports Pastor Knauss died at his home after weeks of illness. He lived here many years and was a devout Catholic. his widow preceded him in death. A large family survives. funeral services were held at the Catholic church and the interment followed. Also noted: Stella Zerfass died at home November 15 1912. funeral at Congregational church with Rev. Higginbotham officiating. interment Hamilton.
Pleasant Run class to the Tanknet. Mrs Amos Pottinger of Me Health and Daniel Gingerich of Busenbarks hosted by Wm Sionaker family. Carrie Hunter visited Alice Dalton. Wm Snyder from Chicago visiting. Anduben Huston and Elsie Beekmeyer with Mayme Slade at Yarmandale. Hornung and Kelly of Symmes Corner dined with H Nacoby. Leuehauer family hosted by Weisinger. Casey and Dalton guests at Walnut Hills. Wilmer Slonaker attended a Gordon-Symes Corner event.
Mr and Mrs George Baker entertained Saturday evening guests including Mrs John Goos and her sons Valentine and Clarence and daughters Marie and Mildred along with Mr and Mrs Won Daniels Charles Conway Scott Danford and Wm Brehm of Hamilton. On Sunday Wm Daniel visited relatives here and Mr and Mrs Daniel visited relatives in Drewers.
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