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- John and Caroline Robinson moved to Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio in 1917 at which time John took over operating the Miami Hotel at Park Avenue and North B Street. 101 North B Street.
In the 1920 census, John, Caroline and their 3 sons lived in the hotel. The other 47 residents of the hotel were: two women who were hotel waitresses, and 45 men who were all laborers, most in a paper mill, several in tool works, and a few in a foundry.
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- John Robinson was a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church, Burning Springs, Kentucky.
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- Argument ends in gun play
Jack Robinson, proprietor of Miami Hotel, hit in hip, and Mat Young, tenant, has wound in abdomen - latter in serious condition - Hiram Farmer admits doing shooting and Claims self-defense.
As a result of an argument in the rear room of the Miami Hotel, Park and B street, early this afternoon, Mat Young, tenant of that place, and Jack Robinson, proprietor of the Hotel are in care of physicians suffering from shot wounds, and Hiram Farmer, 813 Second Street, this city, is in custody of the police charged with shooting with intent to kill.
Those who were in the hotel at the time of the shooting stated that the three men were in a rear room of the place but a short while when shots were heard.
Immediate call for police brought Officer Addison to the place and Farmer was place under arrest.
Robinson and Young were taken to the Mercy Hospital in the patrol ambulance; the former shot in the hip, a severe fracture being sustained, and Young shot in the abdomen.
Investigation by police at the hotel indicated, police say, that at least three shots were fired, as one bullet was lodged in a partition of the wall. The shooting was, according to police, done with a 48-calibre revolver.
After being taken to police headquarters, Farmer gave his name as H. F. Farmer, residence 813 Second street, and stated that he formerly was watchman.
Officer Neidermann of the local force stated that Farmer was reluctant to talk. Neidermann stated Farmer said that he (Farmer) was in a rear room of the hotel and that Robinson and Young attacked him. Farmer claimed that one of the men fired a shot at him.
Mercy hospital official stated that Young's condition is probably serious. Dr. Mark Millikin has charge of the patient. No information was given regarding the condition of Robinson.
Tenants of the Miami Hotel failed to give any information regarding the shooting. Robinson has been proprietor of the hotel for some time and Young has been living there for three weeks.
Detectives of the local department are working on the case.
Later Farmer broke the silence which possessed him shortly after time of arrest and gave out the following statement regarding the affair in the police.
He admits that he shot Young in self-defense but states he does not remember shooting Robinson. He claimed he merely stopped in the hotel as he was passing and claims that Young and Robinson started after him. He claims that Young drew a gun. Farmer showed a mark to the police on his coat where he claimed Young shot him.
Farmer also had a cut on his face. He stated that Robinson hit him.
To Police Chief Stricker Farmer stated that he did not attempt to evade arrest but that he presented himself to Officer Addison.
The Journal News, Hamilton, Ohio. Monday, 3 November 1919
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- Shooting was over $11 sale. Victims of gun fight are not out of danger. Self-defense is Farmer's claim.
Police say two shots were fired and both by man under arrest.
The condition of Matt Young and John Robinson, the two men shot by H. F. Harmer at the Miami Hotel Monday afternoon, was reported as fair at Mercy Hospital today, but neither an d especially Young have passed the danger line.
The weapon used by Farmer was a 45 calibre Colt's revovlvor carrying a heavy ball. The bullet that struck Young entered to the right of the navel, ranged backward and it is thot passed thru the stomach, came out at the right hip and imbedded itself in a nearby wall where it was dug out and recovered by the police.
Robinson was shot in the left hip and the bullet was not located early today.
Argument over sale.
The police say, as a result of their investigation, that the trouble occurred over a sale transaction between Farmer and Robinson involving H. Farmer and his son-in-law James Jones, went to the hotel in a taxicab and Farmer at once started an argument with Robinson when they me t in the wash room in the rear. Young tried to act as peacemaker and to restrain Farmer from violence. But Farmer drew his pistol, shot Young and then Shot Robinson, the police are told.
Farmer's claims.
Farmer claims that Young first shot at him, which Young and Robinson deny and that he shot in self-defense and he points to his powder burned coat as proof that Young fired at him. But the police are positive that only two shots were fired, both by Farmer, that Farmer himself shot at Young thru his coat and when he was disarmed after his arrest tow empty shells were found in his pistol and four loaded cartridges.
Farmer is 34 years old and came here some time ago from Manchester, Clay County, Kentucky. Young boarded at the Miami Hotel of which Robinson is the proprietor.
Farmer is charged with shooting with intent to kill and is held without bond pending the outcome of Young and Robinson's wounds.
The Journal News, Hamilton, Ohio. Tuesday, 4 Nov 1919.
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- Shooting victims are recovering.
The condition of Matt Young and John Robinson, victims of the Miami hotel shooting affray Monday afternoon, was reported as fairly well at Mercy Hospital today. Farmer is now in jail pending a hearing later.
The Journal News, Hamilton, Ohio. Wednesday, 4 November 1919.
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- Another shooting scrape.
Former watchman of the Niles Tool Works runs wild.
What is likely to prove a murder occurred on last Monday shortly after the noon hour at the Miami Hotel, North B street and Park avenue, when H. F. Farmer, a former watchman employed at the Niles Tool Works Company, shot two men, John Robinson and Matt Young. Bother wounded men were taken to Mercy Hospital. Young is said to be in a serious condition and is likely to die. Farmer is being held until the extent of the injuries of the two men is determined.
Farmer was employed at the Niles Tool Works as watchman until two weeks ago at which time a number of the men employed as watchmen at the big plant were laid off, no doubt because it was thought that the near-molders might now be trusted not to hurt each other. At least it is thought that that was the purpose of employing guards at the big plant. At least no other reason can be thought of.
The Butler County Press, Hamilton, Ohio. Friday, 7 November 1919. [7]
- Farmer bound over to Jury.
Pleads not guilty at hearing over shooting of Young and Robinson.
H. F. Farmer, who on November 3 is alleged to have shot and wounded Matt Young and E. F. Robinson at the Miami hotel, had a preliminary hearing before Judge E. J. Kautz in municipal court today on two charges of shooting with intent to kill.
He entered a plea of not guilty, waived examination and was bound over to the grand jury in the sum of #1000 in each case.
He was returned to jail but it is understood that he will give bond. Young and Robinson are still in the hospital but continue on the road to recovery.
The Journal News, Hamilton, Ohio. Monday 25 November 1919.
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- Give bond.
H. F. Farmer who was bound over to the grand jury on two charges of shooting to kill for a recent shooting affair at the Miami hotel, gave bond in bother cases in common pleas court, $1000 in each case with himself as principal, William Farmer, W. Farmer and M.D. Lindley as surities.
The Journal News, Hamilton, Ohio. Friday 28 November 1919.
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- Finley Shepherd fined.
Finley Shepherd, arrested for disorderly conduct at the Miami Hotel and threatening John Robinson, the proprietor, was found guilty and fined $5 and costs in municipal court Friday.
The Journal News, Hamilton, Ohio. Friday, 14 May 1920.
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- Shepherd draws fine for being disorderly.
Finley Shepherd charged by John Robinson of the Miami Hotel on Wednesday afternoon with disorderly conduct was arraigned in municipal court Friday morning and fined $5 and costs by Judge E. J. Kantz. The trouble was caused by Shepherd breaking up a box in the attic of the hotel after he had received the order not to molest it.
Hamilton Evening Journal, Hamilton, Ohio. 14 May 1920.
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- Farmer found guilty of shooting with intent to wound.
H. F. Farmer was found not guilty of the charge of shooting to kill John Robinson, but the jury did find him guilt of shooting with intent to wound, Friday, in the court of Clarence Murphy, common pleas judge.
Former was not tried on the second indictment charging the same in the case of Mat Young. Farmer asked for a new trial.
This case grew out of a shooting scrape at the Miami hotel, November 3. According to the testimony, Farmer stored some whisky in a room at the Miami hotel, while on his way to work. The next day, he went back and found water in the jugs in place of the whisky. He accused Robinson and Young of taking it. The shooting followed. Farmer testified that he saw Young draw a pistol and then he pulled a pistol.
Hamilton Evening Journal. Hamilton, Ohio. Friday 30 January 1920.
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- Farmer guilty of shooting to wound, only.
The jury in Judge Murphy's court Friday found H. T. Farmer guilt of shooting to wound and not guilty on the indictment charging shooting with intent to kill. The jury was out several hours. Farmer was arrested following a shooting scrape November 2 at the Miami hotel, Park Avenue and B street, in which John Robinson was wounded.
Immediately following the verdict, Farmer, thru his attorney Andrews & Andrews, filled a motion for a new trial.
The Journal News, Hamilton, Ohio. Friday, 30 January 1920.
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- 1900 US census, enumerated 16 June 1900
Sextons Creek, Clay County, Kentucky
John Robinson, age 30
Caroline, age 25
Idy, age 4
Eva, age 2
Edna, age 9-months
Stacy Moore, age 54, mother-in-law
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- 1910 US census, enumerated 6 & 7 May 1910
Carroll Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
John Robinson, age 40, farm laborer, renting
Caroline, age 34
Ida, age 14
Eva, age 12
Homer, age 7
Harley, age 5
Herman, age 3
Robert [Porter], age 3 months
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- 1930 US census, enumerated 3-5 January 1920
101 North B Street, Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio
John Robinson, age 48, hotel keeper
Carline, age 44
Homer, age 17, laborer in Tractor plant
Harley, age 15
Herman, age 12
Then a list of 46 residents of the hotel.
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- 1940 US census, enumerated
401 S. Front Street, Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio
John Robinson, age 70 is a roomer in the home of Wilson Broaddus.
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- John Robinson succumbs at 88
John Robinson, 88, formerly of S. Front St., and for many years operator of the Miami Hotel, formerly at Park Ave. and N. B St., died of complications at 1 p.m. Monday at Baker’s Convalescent Home, 2923 Hamilton-Mason Rd.
Born in Manchester, Ky., on Feb. 5, 1870, a son of Edward and Tennessee Phipps Robinson, he was educated in public school in that area.
He married Caroline Moore in McKee, Ky., in 1891, and seven children were born to this marriage.
Hotel operation
Mr. and Mrs. Robinson moved to Hamilton in 1917, at which time Mr. Robinson took over the operation of the hotel, retiring a number of years ago.
A member of the Macedonia Baptist Church, Burning Spring, Ky., he leaves his wife, four children, Mrs. Eva Hedges, Sidell, Ill.; Miss Ida Robinson, Louisville, Ky.; Harley Robinson, Tucson, Ariz., and Herman Robinson, Hamilton; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and numerous other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by three children, Edna Robinson, Porter Robinson and Homer Robinson.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Macedonia Baptist Church, Burning Springs, Ky. Burial will be in Burning Springs. Friends may call at the Campbell Funeral Home, 640 High St., from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
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- Father died in Ohio
Sidell – John Robinson, 89, died at Hamilton, Ohio, after being in ill health five years. He was the father of Mrs. Ralph Hedges of Sidell.
Mrs. Hedges left to attend the funeral in Hamilton.
Mr. Robinson was known in this vicinity and Indianola where he resided about 40 years. He moved to Ohio about 35 years ago.
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