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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1916
Page
2
The council plans prompt action to restrict street use by shows and carnivals after public protest. A subscriber letter to the Evening Journal endorsed the protest and questioned private business and houses using streets, seeking police department accountability and a safety director's explanation.
Pinchot and Roosevelt pressed the Hughes campaign to state its war policy. Pinchot declares the party’s attitude toward Germany and war, praising Hughes for declaring a tougher line while criticizing Wilson for keeping the country from fighting. Roosevelt echoes a hard stance as the race unfolds.
Dayton Daily News notes a nationwide straw poll sentiment favoring President Wilson and keeping the U S out of war. Republicans in factories, shops, professions, and farms show support, while GOP leaders are criticized for lack of constructive policy. Ohio top issues surface as population measures and assessor roles raise questions.
Commissioner Warren Gard announces a new widows pension law with four key provisions. It admits widows of Civil War veterans and certain related veterans to monthly pensions, including those aged seventy, those widowed before or during specific dates, and widows previously barred by technicalities or misrecorded marriage status, with monthly benefits set at twenty dollars for eligible groups.
Supporters of Ulivam doluyon progressive republic candidate for United States senator of California are rallying behind Woodrow Wilson. The piece notes party divisions, editorial stance favoring Wilson, and reminders of past presidents while projecting support for Wilson's leadership and his economic policies.
The will of Mary Donahoe of Wicette names 60000 to the Sisters of St Elizabeth and Dayton, 1000 to the Aged Christian Ministers' Society, plus 40000 for a cemetery at Mow Wi. Provisions cover funeral expenses, care for the Donahoe family, and a request for suitable guardians if funds fall short. Louis Yeager is left a legacy. executor and witnesses noted. The document is dated May 28, 18x, with prior exemplars named.
The Jolie gon theatre screens a film version of Susie Snowflake with Miss Pennington, plus a Paramount feature at The Jewel-Paramount Days. Grand Theatre hosts Wallworth duo and banjo acts in a varied bill, with Ambloidance and other vaudeville pieces drawing patrons.
Robert Edeson headlines Fathers of Men to be shown Sunday at Thettnerton Theatre. Naomi Childers appears with Edeson in a featured tableau. The Call of The Past and Agnes Verne appear in separate vaudeville acts as the Magic Tonight program presents a tale of a man who falls in love in the country and faces a pivotal choice.
A garbled notice lists multiple plays and performances including The Jewel Triangle Play and Sally in Our Alley. It mentions actors Carlyle Blackwell Muriel and others, with references to production notes and show schedules amid a jumble of character names and phrases.
A readable fragment mentions forgiveness and happiness after a difficult moment at the square’s office. The text references Emily and a first Howe, but details are unclear.
Trenton and nearby areas reported varied social news with mentions of families visiting relatives, shopping outings, and planned community events. The notes reference Mrs Melle Cornthwaite and other residents, days spent with kin in multiple towns, and upcoming gatherings including a silver tea and a garden party.
A long damaged notice reports a Berkeley county polling analysis by Judge Woods on votes purchased 5700 registered voters about 4200 approving. It notes a labor law attack and a national labor secretary Lovejoy, with related Cuban transit and a severe car shortage in Pittsburgh causing rail delays and potential shipper losses.
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