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Newspaper
Hamilton Telegraph
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1913
Page
2
The Telegraph reports on a Detroit appearance by Wayne County officials to promote concrete roads. Delegates from many states will tour road works showing concrete methods as Wayne County outlines cost per foot and the 85 mile network.
Fragmentary notes describe city approaches and deplorable conditions of road networks. The text references immediate destruction and misconnected approaches, highlighting issues with infrastructure planning and maintenance. Named places or dates are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Rev Frank Brandt of Aurora Illinois pastor of a large Episcopal church and former Hamilton Ohio Republican editor attended the Protestant Episcopal Church general convention in New York for ten days He was entertained by Sloane Gordon and the Beach Combers, a coastal resort residents group, at a late evening dinner in what was described as a delightful informal gathering.
The market page notes quotes from Carr Milling Co and Go Repp and Co for grains and flour. Live stock markets in Cincinnati show hogs, cattle, sheep with varied prices and general weakness in hogs, steadiness in sheep, and steady calves. Local fruit and vegetable markets in Cincinnati report moderate volume with steady prices across apples bananas grapes and pears.
The Middletown Business Men's Club plans its fall and winter gathering Friday evening at 8 with a dinner at the Elks. Hamilton Chamber of Commerce sent a delegation to attend as guests. E A Deeds of Dayton will be chief speaker on flood prevention. A Hamilton committee will join the effort. Major Norenmoyle’s influence noted in relief efforts.
Historic notice details a January election and ballot amendment process for Ohio requiring a majority of electors to adopt changes. It records approval by the Speaker of the House and Senate president, with publication and official certification by state officers, noting dates in 1913 to 1918 and the role of the Secretary of State and the Department of Public Printing.
A Cleveland area case centers on Dr. Moore accused of illegal liquor sales and meager evidence. The Ohio liquor law question led courts to uphold that no violation occurred, with Cincinnati attorneys Hopping and Mickley for the plaintiff and Darling Vandeman for the defendant. the case ties to Miami University and a 1980 timeline.
The Ohio General Assembly proposes a short ballot for county and township officers. The text requests a constitutional amendment to provide for sectioned elections on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1913. It discusses governing forms, local taxation powers, and officer terms.
Ohio legislative notes reveal a proposal to tax counties for road use to fund rural carrier routes and public roads with Mr Avarison urging state aid for road maintenance. Separately, six prisoners asked for clemency at the State Pardon Board, including Afirew Johnson serving six years for highway robbery and Dominy Samona jailed for burglary and larceny.
A damaged OCR record describes a proposed amendment to the Constitution of Obie under Section 3, advancing a joint act titled an act relating to rate apparel and the son thereof. The filing is stamped by the Supervisor of Public Printing, Faazx Haaren.
Ohio lawmakers consider an amendment to Article XV Section 4 to remove gender barriers to holding state offices. The measure would allow women who are citizens to be appointed to boards and positions in state departments caring for women or children, with the amendment taking effect January 1, 1914 if adopted. The proposal was transmitted to the Public Printing Department for publication.
A damaged excerpt notes safety devices on Indiana rail lines, describing automatic warning and distant semaphores to prevent wrecks. It mentions the Indiana State Railway Commission order to extend the system across lines, from Indianapolis to College Corner and Hamilton, with a semiphore signal in place at Fourth and Sycamore Streets. It also cites 112 inmates in the county infirmary and strain on capacity.
A blaze at Oxford College for Women caused extensive damage to the furnace room and basement, with most of the building occupied by ten people who escaped. Estimated losses range from 25,000 to 38,000 dollars. Firefighters led by Wallace P. Roudebush saved portions of the homestead as a major effort to control the fire.
Announced itinerary shows world tourists visiting multiple American cities from October 23 to November 19. Stops include Chicago, Blue Rapids Kansas City Joplin Fort Smith Dallas Beaumont and other towns with dates through mid November. Giants scouts list players booked by McGraw for the tour including Cardinatz Meye nls Fromme and others.
Special stenographic notes reveal the Court of Appeals adjourned then resumed hearings in the RK Motor patent dispute over a nine alleged infringement. Reporter Jessie Barnett collapsed from stress. she was rushed to hospital after the Campbell Street incident as stenographer Perri took over duties.
The Salvation Army asks the public to donate usable clothing and shoes for children and infants rather than discard them. Call Capt. Auld at 1310 Bell Street to arrange pickup or drop off, as volunteers are ready to assist those in need.
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