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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1911
Page
4
The Merchants' association held a Chamber of Commerce meeting to discuss year round use of the race track. A committee was named to liaise with the fair board while officials debated the parcels post scheme and its impact on insiders.
Columbus lawmakers push for a special session to redraw districts after Governor Harman was urged to call the assembly. Attorney General Vega issued an opinion on the municipal initiative and referendum law, with lawmakers insisting amendments are needed before it can function effectively. Governor Taramon's aides signal he may require a two week session, tied to consent from key advocates.
Philip Roister, a nineteen year old active in Hamilton YMCA affairs, is praised for energetic leadership and wide reach across youth programs. He has past roles with Hamilton Autographic Register and Hoy Camp, and aims to recruit and guide boys through varied services.
A garbled OCR list names many individuals and teams such as Kale Kitllebiury Musgrave Ben Layal Sweeney Taboo Rawley Whity Wilson Beomake Hibs Coeur D'Alene Lidden Mugut oxtur Cimfielone Ketone Whilu Woll Burbs McDowell Nayar Nivke Toronto Kivont Moagard Billy Barnes Steibarl Donation Pharney Ysahell Casse Cullen ArANT with scattered parentheses and unclear affiliations
The Fehraee-Buresmian group filed an application with Mohule Court asking for an order directing WeoB Harlan and associates to return a Bigfoot Winder, a fives fan mower, and other items. Attorney Stanley Shalfer represents the Dodge Coumanghlin firm in the action.
A fire swept the East Main Street cleaning establishment of Joh A Backer on Wednesday into Thursday morning. Fire damaged adjoining properties and a livery barn while clothes and gasoline fueled the blaze. Worker Becker suffered severe burns. Mrs McLean died from injuries from the blaze. Firefighters prevented further spread and about 200 dollars worth of clothing was lost.
John Seward reported his automobile stolen from Main Street to a garage. It was found deserted in Cincinnati late Wednesday by a Sixth Ward detective. The car carried a new gasoline tank and a set of white tires not belonging to Seward. Police believe two or more local residents, known to neighbors, took part and then abandoned the vehicle after realizing no crime occurred. Seward traveled to Cincinnati to recover his vehicle.
Police court notes include a Thursday morning session with Mayor Rothwell handling Otto Von case, a 17 year old accused by Marie Oxsler of fathering her month old child, and minor breaches of peace. Officers Boles and Weber report Oscar and Karl Haker located with friends in Overpeck after missing since Monday.
Tovorn Seblonk was granted a divorce from Talat Selenk and awarded custody of their two children following the grounds stated in the petition. The case notes indicate a finalized dissolution with custody arrangements.
The Ohio State Hotelmen's Association hopes a constitutional convention will require high licenses for saloons. In Columbus the executive committee discussed plans, with about 300 hotel managers and owners attending. The next annual convention is set for December 13 to 15 in Columbus. Attendees included Walter Maxwell, John Breen, A. P. Rusk, J. Y. Mondo-wdian, N. A. Count, Charles Howard, William Kiiley, EB. Lyndh, W. Bank, bury Jess, and others.
A Columbus hearing marks the first step in a broad Bell system plan to integrate Ohio’s independent telephone firms. Bell officials outlined three merger models for Graveland Columbus Toledo and Dayton communities, including shared long distance traffic, sale with long distance contracts, or full merger where both parties are strong. Rates raises would need public utilities commission approval, while Home Telephone Co seeks Cincinnati inclusion on Bell lines.
The Journal reports crossings over Pyrusoner THM now cleaned easing use for pedestrians. Complaints arise about greened trees not trimmed properly and a gasoline shortage myth debunked by Deputy Oil Inspector F C Gray. Dr John Cleves Symmes of the Symmes family visits Cincinnati from Berlin. Earls leaves Champion Coated Paper. Wonderlich relocates to the west if weather suits. Pernbaok river races pictured at Cincinnati limits.
The First Presbyterian Sunday school plans its annual picnic at Batley county fair grounds this Saturday after a postponement due to extreme heat. Anticipated are games races and ample baskets enhancing daytime fun, with a note of the day’s spirited atmosphere. William Curtis and Comm Cuntix were arrested after being found intoxicated near BoywtH Front and Yellow streets. they were charged with intoxication and held for processing.
A damaged passage notes a Harber shop on South Front near St Marys church and a meet with friends at a new shop. Dispatches report shivering temperatures in northern regions and record heat in the southwest and plains with highs near 109 in Kansas and frost in New England. Northern Michigan and New York report frosts while Northfield Virginia records 36 degrees as Washington grows colder by hour.
A group of farmers has petitioned the county commissioners to establish an agricultural experiment station. An opinion from the attorney general is expected on whether land from the infirmary can be used for the station. John T. Watts, a colored society reformer, is mentioned in the journal report as part of the new legislative push.
The Wednesday prayer meeting room was filled as unanimous vote urged Rev. T. W. Powell to remain as acting pastor at least until January. Under his leadership a revision of the membership list and reorganization of all departments for aggressive work will be pursued. Powell will give his decision at Sunday morning's installation of the new board of deacons.
Mrs. Shelton Selivonge of Port Union informed police on Wednesday that her purse containing 46 was taken. She suspects a relative, and John Newkirk, 29, is believed to have information about the missing cash. Newkirk is said to have boarded a Pennsylvania train en route to Trnin ion.
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