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Newspaper
Hamilton Telegraph
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1915
Page
7
In a January legislative session Governor Willis urges reforms to empower county auditors and district assessors in beer licensing, aiming to shift licensing control from appointed boards to elected county officials. He proposes budget oversight by auditors, tighter civil service rules, and a mail voting system.
A jury awarded Wenning two thousand dollars in a civil case after Wenning sued for ten thousand dollars. Details of the trial appear fragmentary, but the judgment confirms the damage claim against the defendant. The matter involved live fingers and a dough mishap cited in the record.
The governor proposes revamping county tax work by county officials, adopting a businesslike administration with economy, and abolishing useless commissions including the agricultural commission. He urges a licensing system, mail voting, and repeal of anti student voting laws, while urging salary cuts and debt relief aligned with state reforms. He notes legislators should heed recommendations but may chart their own course.
In a fragmented message the governor outlines views on licensing power, debating whether judges or state liquor inspectors should oversee licenses. He favors retaining the state tax commission while shifting licensing duties to inspectors, with no added county salaries and a goal of uniform efficiency statewide.
Chief of Police George Zeller announced a forthcoming chauffeur examination to be held at the West Side Motor Co. in the near future. Applicants must pass a road test before a license is issued, and licenses will be issued as soon as the examination is passed. Drivers must display their licenses by March 1.
Arthus Van Lerburgh was arrested by DMecer Hishop on High Street for DeArmond who will sign a hinsey w 4 for Van Lerburgh. He has been making a nuisance of himself for some time.
A chaotic dispatch reports nearly all Catrange troops have been withdrawn to Malamoras per consular updates received by the state department. In unrelated notes, 15 chickens were reported stolen from a Midwall Pleasant Avenue residence, sparking a local loss inquiry.
Governor Willis greeted numerous ballers today in his office as crowds gathered for the public event. Forest Tiplan, the new private secretary, was busy meeting callers while Willis avoided patronage promises and emphasized service.
An early telegram reports a message from Brigadier Gong Stoll announcing a tentative arrangement between General Callos commanding Garrants troops near Sacy Sonora and Governor Mayorena's flotilla force. The signature line cited Boll commanding officers yesterday.
A new cleaning device is touted to save the city about 20,000. The inventor claims the machine can pick up any object from dust and debris, improving street cleanliness. The concept is described as a universal cleaner capable of rapid gleaning of surfaces and operations across urban areas.
A fragmented report notes the president candidate discussions in Washington and Indianapolis with speculative remarks about general elections and potential legislative actions affecting the campaign timetable.
Washington report notes Ditt, Wilstad intimates today that he will veto the immigration bill if the literacy test is included.
In a formal notice the Federal Bank announces the annual meetings and elections of officers. The document lists upcoming sessions, procedural rules, and the selection process for Hawod Hold as part of stockholding governance.
At the annual stockholders meeting of the Virtional Bank in Hamilton the president 8. B. Wilson reported a successful past year and optimistic outlook with indications of improving banking conditions. Officers and directors were re elected or elected to positions including Alf Wilson Peter Benning Helen Masus C Hughes Dan W Pitt Renninghofen and others.
Reports describe a darkly veiled woman entering private residences when unobserved. She is said to push past doors, inspect house furnishings, ask probing questions, and leave after receiving payment, prompting residents to warn neighbors.
County Auditor W. W. Crawford said he mailed a check for 87,500 to the A. J. Yanger Company as part payment for steel shelling and piers for the Maite street bridge, while county commissioners planned total payments of 10,000. He could not confirm exact sums previously allowed and awaited response from the company and officials.
Nonpartisan judicial reform seeks to speed justice and reduce costs. Congress adjourns with reform measures reported to the Senate by the Judiciary Committee. Proposals include enabling the Supreme Court to handle caseloads and streamline Federal district and circuit courts.
Vote on the constitutional amendment for woman suffrage was expected by seven o clock after six hours of debate on the resolution. Supporters claimed a majority might be possible though a two thirds vote remained in doubt. John Nease of Lindenstrad is reported improved after a severe steam burn from a exploded pipe, with recovery noted by physicians.
London dispatches report rising interest over Romania’s possible entry into World War I and Balkan tensions. German and Austrian forces face setbacks around the Vistula while Italy strengthens positions in the Aegean, and rumors of Cracow moves and Balkan ambitions persist. a German cruiser Bremen reportedly damaged by a mine.
Terre Haute officials including Mayor Dunn M. Roberts city judge city controller chief of police and two city board of works members and a judge of the eleventh circuit court were arraigned before Judge A B Anderson of the U S District Court. Twenty four jailed prisoners indicted for robbing post offices and misusing mails were arraigned the same day. They face a federal conspiracy to corrupt the November 3 1914 election in Terre Haute. It is said to be the largest single arraignment in U S court history.
Butler County received the first building permit of the year. Inspector Chas Pea supervised the issuance to the Tarwe Wet Co. for work on a property at Matua and An, with construction beginning and the bridge project already underway under contractor supervision.
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