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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1912
Page
7
The report lists the number of male voters in Ohio's principal cities as shown by the last census. Figures cover major urban areas and reflect demographic distribution across the state.
A preliminary census release from Columbus shows Ohio males 21 and over total 1,484,265 with breakdowns by native white 1,135,999 foreign-born white 208,478 and negro 39,188. The report covers state totals and cities over 25,000 population prepared under director Durand and chief statistician Hunt.
An analysis of gross earnings of 70 leading public utility firms from 1908 to 1911 shows steady gains each year. Electric railways, gas and electric firms, telephone companies and others all rise, with none below $100000 in gross earnings.
Depositors urge faster handling after the bank closed May 9 due to cashier shortage. Governor Harmon faces a request to hasten liquidation, while the bank examiner says full repayment and distribution require 90 days under law. Officials will seek quicker methods if Attorney General Hogan approves.
John Christy a 22 year old inmate from Lucas county serving four and a half years for burglary and larceny has received a cash offer of 8000 from an eastern telephone company for his hands free telephone receiver patent. He will be released next month and declined the bid saying the patent is worth more than the offer.
Prisoners at the penitentiary await word from the state highway department that 200 inmates will be sent to Carroll County roads next week. Since the plan was announced, inmates have shown good behavior and will be selected based on their records for the road projects in Carroll and Stark counties.
The Eastern Ohio Telephone Co of East Rochester asks the state public service commission to authorize issuing $17 500 of common stock at par The firm serves Columbiana Mahoning and Warren counties and plans the capital raise as part of its operations
Columbus Ohio Governor Harmon appointed Thomas A. Conway to be probate judge of Lorain County, replacing the late Edgar H. Hinman. Conway, a Democrat, is a former mayor of Elyria.
Columbus Ohio State Auditor Ful Jingtoh announced he will not pursue the Republican gubernatorial nomination. He said he would prefer another term as auditor if the people elect him.
Attorney General Hogan says the Central passenger association may end its action forbidding Sunday excursions. Most Ohio railroads announce they will resume summer excursion business at once, restoring services in the state.
Secretary A. P Sandies at the state board of Agriculture announced the next state fair would be a passiess fair held in the last week of August. Exhibitors must pay daily to enter and exhibit wares. All fair privileges have been let and space is nearly filled.
Temperance activists in Ohio plan to use initiative and referendum in the September 8 special election. If adopted, the measure would take effect October 1, with petitions circulating to gather 3 percent of names for submission to the next winter’s legislature. Gleanings show bank clearings rising across Ohio in May, Columbus leading gains with 4.1 million more than last year. Cincinnati, Cleveland, Toledo also report higher totals. Akron and Dayton show solid gains.
Hamilton county cases reviewed by the court include perjury indictment quashment against George B. Cox. Decided dispositions cover John Knopfle versus Big Four railroad and other appeals across Cuyahoga Stark and Hamilton counties with several affirmations and one dismissal.
Columbus Ohio reports an error by the Hamilton county election board left nine Democrats and nine Republicans nominated for representatives though ten were required. The secretary of state may decide the board should print the tenth best candidate from each party on the ballot.
Passenger officials of the Baltimore and Ohio and the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton deny sending word to Attorney General Hogan about reintroducing excursions. New York Central and Pennsylvania railroads have orders from headquarters to uphold the decision to end excursions, with management insisting on the 2 cents a mile rule.
Isaac Jarrett of Wilmers died at his home near Wilmers aged 84. He lived on the same farm and in the same house for 82 years, ending a long rural life.
Charles W. Scott of Woodsfield and Warren C. Lee of Zanesville filed voluntary bankruptcy in federal court. Scott reports assets of 6017.83 and liabilities of 4977.62 while Lee lists assets of 2325 and liabilities of 1269.88.
The Jewish Charities convention in Cleveland elected Cyrus Salzberger New York as president Charles I Wisenman Cleveland Aaron Kohn Pittsburgh and Morris D Waldman New York as vice presidents Barnard Greenfelder St Louis as treasurer Louis Levine Baltimore as secretary Also notes on local judicial nominations and various regional incidents and court actions.
Satirical fragment attacks patent medicines and testimonials. Mentions Garfield Den tea, Garfeld Tea The wagon wheel, Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children, teething relief, wind and nausea cures. Concludes with a quip about rest and a man who fell on Monday morning.
Marine Eye Remedy from Murine claims no strong medicine, used by oculists for red weak or watery eyes with granulated lids. Packaged with illustrated booklet and sold by druggists at 26 cents to 50 cents per bottle in aseptic tubes, Chicago company.
A lighthearted note says the southern tip of Florida never frost in a claim tied to Miss Sue Rrette. It quips about distance from traveling theatrical companies and playful regional weather lore.
Public health notice urges mothers to examine bottles of Castoria for safety features and the claim In Use For Over 30 Years. The promotion highlights Castoria as a trusted remedy for infants and children with children crying for Fletcher's Castoria.
A well known woman on a Florida lecture tour on woman suffrage told schoolchildren she was a Baltimore native famed for oysters and beauty. A boy whispered to a friend that she must be an oyster if the claim held true.
A northern visitor tests a southern black man named Steve on verbal manners about a plantation. Steve responds with the fixed phrase Yas, sah to every question. When pressed, he blinks and repeats Yas, sah, illustrating stereotyped speech in the era's dialect.
In a tense exchange, Reggy reports Clarence provoked a scene as Percy challenges his friend. Reggy claims Clarence deliberately grabbed his hair, prompting a confrontation after words were exchanged earlier today.
A farmer testifies after ten years of coffee related stomach trouble that switching to Postum restored his health. He gained weight and no longer needs medicines, and says his family also switched to Postum for relief. The letter, from Postum Co. Battle Creek Mich, promotes a ten day trial and references The Road to Wellville.
Dr D B Rothroch of New Berlin Pa says he has used Kapps Babys Friend with excellent results and calls it the best remedy for teething troubles wind colic and diarrhoea. Available in 2 sizes 10c 25c 50c from druggists or by mail sample offered.
A sharp humorous note contrasts airship ambition with finance, quipping that airship building makes the money fly. The gag hints at regulatory or political chatter about aviation and public funding in a quick exchange.
Proverbial line notes how silence and blushing express feminine authority. The saying links restraint to eloquence and reflects cultural views of gendered behavior.
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