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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1916
Page
2
Hamilton residents express concern about using city streets for a show with Mayor Holzberger granting a permit. The piece argues the ordinance permits licenses for shows but not street use and urges Council to pass an ordinance prohibiting street shows immediately.
An editorial argues East High Street’s dangerous, hole filled condition risks lawsuits against Hamilton. It cites a recent bicycle accident and warns that waiting for a bond vote to fix streets is poor policy, urging immediate repairs to avoid costly claims.
A compiled view of newspaper commentary on Hughes touring the country. Kansas City Star and Springfield Republican urge stronger direction and timidity concerns. New York Times and World call the trip a complete failure while New York Evening Post notes mixed reactions. Independent papers compare Hughes to Roosevelt and criticize lack of definiteness.
The Spring field Republican Boston Globe St. Paul Pioneer Press Brooklyn Eagle New York Evening Post Sioux City Tribune all praise the address calling it masterly idealism and a brilliant document The piece ends with a local quip about Hamilton buying three new cars and fixing Chief Dowty's automobile to cut repair bills.
Auditor Donaley urges higher salaries for teachers in a state report. He cites 782,000 public school pupils and 30,000 teachers, noting teachers pay for college and exams, while janitors and sweepers earn a dollar monthly, and school buildings are spending heavily on ornate facilities. He recommends reducing building spending and increasing teacher pay.
The educational committee of the willons invites young men to join a new six month evening program in industrial studies. It covers blue print reading sketching and shop mathematics. George Trepke chairs the department and urges a large turnout. Further information available from foremen at local factories.
An automobile engineering class announced by the M G A outlines a one course program with weekly two lessons in rebuilding and repairing magnetos carburetors engines batteries lighting by electricity motor car chassis and related topics. Complete information on this class is available at the MM 0 AL.
A woman named Birdie Welch caused a disturbance at the city dock and was arrested for disorderly conduct. Municipal court Tuesday morning noted the incident and her admission of actions.
The state plans new bids after low turnout. only four firms submitted proposals for contracted paper. Central Ohio Paper of Columbus and Whitaker Paper of Cincinnati bid on all items, Chatfield Woods Browns and Smart of Cincinnati on partial work. Officials note past schedules were outdated and bid amounts now reflect higher modern costs.
The Cul len and Vaughn company signed the contract for finishing the fourth floor of the My.O.A. building. The project is valued at about 10,000 and to be completed within two and a half months. The scope includes plastering plumbing and partitions with the entire floor finished by the contractor. A building permit for the finishing work was issued, and a geu t folding to the wool wy on Market street is noted.
Puddlers in quills governed by the Amalgamated association of Iron, Alloy and Tin Plate Workers receive a two month rise to the highest price per ton in the region. The rate, set at the bimonthly exam of Gale Bheate, affects Western states and China as well as Ohio and Illinois, with indirect boosts to wages in related classes.
Benjamin Marion Nix sues P. G. O. & St. L. R. R. company in municipal court for damages after an injury while employed as a freight handler on January 29, 2016. He alleges a back sprain and a fall when a car door failed, throwing him to the ground.
Mas. W. T. Leeds of Williamsburg received a 1000 check from the Sovereign Camp Woodmen of the World in Omaha for the life insurance policy of the late Sovereign W. T. Leeds, Hamilton Camp No. 208. The camp will also pay 100 for erecting a monument at the grave. Urshel funeral and burial held in Hillgrove Cemetery with Rev. Pence officiating.
Several births recorded at Mercy Hospital noting daughters for Mrs. Roy Simmons of Maple Avenue Mrs. Israel Byell of South Front Street Mrs Marty of 1136 McGlynn Street and Mrs Samuel Sherman of 430 Wood Street with hospital delivery confirmations.
In Cincinnati, rumors claim President Roosevelt will be barred from appearing in Ohio as party leaders voice discontent with the national campaign. At a Sunday meeting, National Committeeman Hynekka and other GOP figures, including German-American members, expressed sharp dissatisfaction over Jus Hughes speeches and campaign progress, with Wilcox reportedly ready to quit his state chair role.
A Sunday closing pact affects Muse merchants and local shopkeepers. The majority of traders will close all day Sundays, with window cards shown for supporters. By October 16, the full Sunday closing is expected to take effect for grocers and hotelers.
W. G. Collins, after five years with the Hamilton Taxi Company, has started his own business with two taxi cabs and a six cylinder seven passenger touring car. He is known as an expert driver and has many friends who wish him success. He will receive calls at the Hotel Howald.
A damaged report notes a pledge paid for a building and a barrel of jelly sent to Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. Thirty members attended a meeting with Alisa Florence Kina assisting with a past event and on the way from Cincinnati where Lina conferees were guests.
Quebec and St Lawrence Bridge Commission probe the cantilever collapse during hoisting at Quebec bridge site over the St Lawrence river. Casualties and survivors reported as investigation targets cause and immediate action. Louis Steidle moved to Mercy Hospital after incident at 122 Main Street.
Union officials report a one day strike at the Owens and Rechsehler company plant yesterday over demanded time and a half for overtime. Workers seek only the extra pay for overtime work as the sole grievance.
The committee notes the death of Ada Leibrock a devoted worker from the English United Brotherhood church Sunday school and Christian Endeavor. It praises her youthful energy and service, laments her passing, and asks prayers for the family. It reflects on continuing her work and hopes others will step into her tasks.
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