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Newspaper
Hamilton Telegraph
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1915
Page
8
Correspondents are urged to send their weekly letters to The Telegraph. Letters must reach the Telegraph office by Monday noon each week to ensure publication in that week's edition.
Notice urges correspondents to sign names and write on one side. It discusses the booming American automobile business and its vast costs including fuel, lubricants, parts, garage charges, maintenance, and new cars. Estimates total annual expenditure across the nation reaching about 1.15 billion dollars for motoring.
The Department of Commerce report shows that in the year 1914 exports of medicine and surgical appliances were valued at 815. The data highlight a strong export sector and point to ongoing debates within the administration. Secretary Redfield resists applying broad terms to describe policy shifts, arguing humanitarian aims are not the driving force behind trade expansion despite evidence suggesting wartime growth in exports.
A fragmented report from 1918 notes declared values of esports from Hamburg to the United States spanning January 4 to June 30, showing a comparative figure against Maw AG for the same period. The text indicates wartime protective tariff effects and a push toward prohibitory protection, reflecting economic policy during the era.
Reported plans call for a peace convention in neutralized Mexican territory to set up a provisional government with independent Mexicans and possible Pan American mediation. Carranza response delays spark hope of participation. Villa and Zapata adherents say they may act without him if needed.
At Appleton Grove near Reily Indiana Franklin County the Thirty Fourth Pioneer Association reunion drew about 93000 attendees. Speeches by Kern Harlan and Watson praised education national unity and patriotism while detailing pioneer virtues and the Northwest Territory Ordinance. Earlier sessions honored deceased members and featured musical interludes as local officials and residents shared memories and plans for future gatherings.
Willis names four members to the new State Civil Service Board under the Barnes-Moore act. Ada Republican B. Camp Letl and Allwns Democrat C Webb join Hollten and Webb previously appointed, forming a six member panel as employers brace for changes. Hogan opposes enforcement, saying the act wasn’t enacted by both houses and could affect about 1050 employees.
County Commissioners clash over building a temporary bridge across the canal to provide immediate access to the park. State Highway Commissioner Cowen advocates limited repairs only where work has already occurred, while Prosecutor Bickley and General Turner influence the action.
Wright, the aviator and aeroplane inventor, announced plans to retire from his Dayton firm to devote time to research. He did not indicate when leadership changes or sale of the Wright Company might occur and cautioned the move was a personal matter.
The article alleges members of the State Liquor Board and a Republican commissioner sought to promote a referendum on the McBennet liquor licensing bill. Democratic members deny aiding the referendum and question the knowledge of appointees favoring the vote.
A court suit filed by Cortez La hen against Dust of Hie South Stone Company claims alienation of affections amounting to fifty thousand dollars. The complaint alleges improper relations involving Dust with Mr Labbe and mentions Mrs Dust and a daughter. The case appears tied to a divorce action and alleged correspondence between Dust and related parties.
Washington August 30 Rank L Polk city corporation counsel of New York named successor to Robert Lansing as Counselor of the State Department. Announcement came from Lansing and the President indicated Polk has accepted the post. The change follows a prior signal from President Truman in June.
A prominent Le Arkansas City band director known as John W. Bernbinscht faced arrest after investigators say he falsified property deeds and forged checks to seize a farm in Arkansas. Police allege he diverted funds and escaped custody months ago, with a complex scheme involving bank accounts and property transfers.
In Cincinnati a man and two women faced charges after a love triangle erupted into a knife fight at a residence. C. C. Green was fined 200 dollars and sent to the workhouse after a hearing. Kollany remained hospitalized with life-threatening injuries as officers arrested the participants.
London reports a British scheme from Sir Erlich Maxim's committee to drop incendiary bombs in the path of advancing gas. The aim is to start fires across a distance, driving gas upward and away from troops. Devices would be small and hand thrown or machine launched for about 60 to 100 yards.
Fragmented clipping reports U S flag over many ships amid maritime registry changes. It notes a record decline in American shipping by year end with thousands of ships registered abroad and a rise under new registry law. It mentions coroner’s charge and a British detainment of Salveston linked comings. Also reports Wright’s aeroplane motor development emphasizing reliability.
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