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Newspaper
Hamilton Telegraph
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1901
Page
2
The article discusses Dr Dexter’s critique of the army canteen, the Parkhurst commission, and differing views on temperance versus regulation. It notes Dexter’s stance that prohibition may worsen intemperance and argues the canteen would aid soldiers and morale, while acknowledging public opinion favors regulation.
A failed early attempt at a freet steamship link Chicago to European ports faced financial loss due to delays and mishaps on the outward voyage. The Chicago service ends its season with hopes to prove its commercial value, while rivals seek a direct inland to seaport trade. The Midland Queen sailed from Manchester to Chicago with cargo, hinting at possible future direct Atlantic trade. The Aug treasury gold total reaches 804,954,207, the largest government holding.
The article notes U S gold holdings reaching over 1.2 trillion dollars, with bank and public access totaling 1,224,709,201, while France and Russia hold larger shares in banks or branches. It highlights a contrast to Russia and France, and cites Icelandic stock data for comparison, mentioning 1894 sales figures.
Fragmented report lists canvassed official votes from Saturday primaries with names Hoffman Warwick Vinedge and Neilan among candidates and placeholders for county offices. It notes majorities for various offices and partial tallies across city and county votes with several illegible entries.
A deaf man named Shane, about 42, was found in a hay mow on Joseph Rhinehart's farm near New London Morgan township. The coroner noted the body but has not yet determined the cause of death or date of the inquest. Domestic troubles and a contested divorce are mentioned as context.
Miss Emma Tizzard of Eaton, daughter of the late W B Tiasard, reportedly leaped into a well at her home after her deranged mother accused her of forgery. The eccentric family, seen rarely in daylight, faced an inquest that offered no new facts beyond maternal suspicions and possible psychological distress.
Harrison residents argue over a rare split postmaster arrangement after David Gray resigns. Walter Hart, C Bonham, George Bowlby, Aaron Shaw, and George Yeager seek the Harrison post with Yeager and Shaw backed by the local G A R Post. Bonham is favored by a Cincinnati politician to receive the appointment, while Gray departs for a Detroit post.
Ire S. Millikin sues Paul J. Sorg et al in a petition in error alleging the court erred in overruling the motion to set aside the appraisement and the distribution of proceeds for the South Second Street homestead. The filing claims the judgment should be reversed and Millikin restored to his rights, asserting the court refused to hear certain witnesses and that the case is misconstrued, leaving Millikin unable to hold his property pending the matter.
In a Saturday evening meeting the Midietown council objected to the Ohio Southern Traction Company plan to lay brick between tracks claiming asphalt or not asphalt. The council directed City Solicitor Harlin to apply for an injunction and told the mayor to deploy police to halt brick laying. The council adjourned.
The fleet expense account shows charges for advertising, cards, digare, baggy hire, worker pay, and personal expenses totaling 925.75. The entry records various line items under the late primation period.
Incomplete OCR text mentions taxes, agencies, and names unclear. Possible references include Zeno and Ged Bis with numbers and locations like Bearhorn and Chiasyo. No coherent event or outcome can be determined from readable fragments.
High street blacksmith John Tyson of Jows visits Saniny seeking to verify kinship with the late John Tyson who died in Australia. Reported estate hints at forty million pounds. Australian will names a bachelor, linking to Maryland records. Tyson travelled to Maryland on August 413 to trace family lineage.
Republicans of Maryland report a convention dominated by clamor for a state contractor appointment. Names mentioned include Hernand Piatt of Baltimore for clerk at the court of appeals and Parrau of Calvert county. A stray fragment references a tailor or drag store at thirty cents.
Secretary J P Byers summarizes jail and crime data from county officials. Total prisoners 13522, with 1450 women. Of men 40 percent married. 12 percent of women married. 6281 born in Ohio, 6L percent foreign born. Felonies 4, OF 33 peros, 8310 for seven offenses. many counties reported no data. Illiteracy 8 percent. insane 1431. epileptics 40. detentions as witness 940. Age notes. sentences to penitentiary 77, reform school 251, workhouses 513, jail sentences average 33 days. Three died in jail.
Dr Joseph B Lager, a well known Kentucky physician, became violently ill on a Henderson to Oxford train. He attacked his escort, choking a bystander to intervene. He was removed from the train under heavy guard and to be taken to Oxford that night. Lager, a Louisville medical graduate, has been ill in Owensboro for weeks.
A fragmented record lists multiple real estate transfers including Jacob Mauthe to afessner in Hamilton with $200, Lazard Kahn to Franz Kooaker in East Hailed for $200, and James Hy Yartley to Win Hartley in Miesletown for $8259. Other entries note Withrow to Withrow four tracts in Wayie township for $1, Hannah MG to Joyo and Amana H Webb to Fred Baumgart with sums such as $2100 and $100.
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