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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1913
Page
8
Henry Peck faces a domestic dispute described by Gross as a satirical column about family matters and social norms. The piece sketches household tensions and community reactions in a humorous tone.
County Treasurer Hopkins announced that TAKBILLS will be sent by mail this week for taxes paid by certified check. The delay stems from an appeal to the Supreme Court over the Hite law adding road taxes, which would cost the county $215,000 though its state share is only $20,000. Tax bills totalling about $630,000,000 are due before December 20 with penalties of five percent after that date and fifteen percent after January 31.
Jesse Sammons 22 of Chicago confessed sobbing to theft and will be arraigned in Municipal Court today. Delia Wiseley of Highland Avenue and Dorchester Street joined in the hold up with two other men, Van Frisen and Joseph Love both 81 of Ganattey, who were also set for arraignment. Sammons said he was discharged from the navy and identified the two associates after they were arrested following Det. Gréar’s interrogation.
Special to The American. Toledo November 30 improvement was reported today in the condition of all of the six passengers a motor man and a conductor who were injured Saturday night when a Toledo and Western traction Company train crashed into the rear of a string of freight cars at Fire Stop a junction about five miles from here on wet rails. The injured in hospitals here include Miss Mahle Roscoe of Ottawa Lake Mich Card Gallup motorman of Sylvanias SClftora Culkins conductor of Sylvania Eda ward Gartee Vera Davenport William Beier Mire Harry Berk and William Holland of this city
James Boden age 35 of 107 East Fifth Street will be arraigned in police court this morning on a charge of attempted theft of electric light bulbs from Ninth Street Baptist Church. Lieutenant Getat and Detective Gebter and Gernhardt arrested him after witnesses say they heard a scuffle and found the janitor John Routt holding Boden as they passed the church.
The Sunshine Class of Norwood Presbyterian Church presents a colonial musicale at Sharpsburg Schoolhouse tonight under church auspices. Neatly staged with period songs and simple tableau, the event invites locals seeking a wholesome community program.
The Western and Southern Life Insurance Company plans a possible twenty story building after its merger with National Progressive Life Insurance. The merger is before the state commission with no anticipated hurdles. If built on the Fourth street Broadway site, the project could cost about $200000.
Special to The Americas Chicago November 30 Battling Nelson and his wife Fay King Denver cartoonist have separated temporarily. She went to Portland Oregon after a tavern banquet at the College Inn. Mrs Bat says she cannot stand Hegewisch but will return if needed, seeking a real home not found on the prairies at Hegewisch.
Callimet Michigan reports that an agreement will implement eight and nine hour workdays starting tomorrow. A weekly conference on Tuesday afternoons between workers and company officials will settle differences during the interim.
President E W Edwards announces the New Convention Hall Committee chaired by R L Higley of Globe Soap Co and a Health Charities and Public Welfare Committee with Dr J Greiwe as chairman. The unions push for recognition while mine workers strike. surface staff move to nine hour shifts and most shaft workers to eight hours under contract.
Rev John Herket of Ninth Street Baptist Church denounced liquor traffic calling it the devilish work. He warned abolition would cause temporary hardship and force readjustment while noting prohibition could fuel the trade and that liquor men count on a prolonged decline like a dog chasing its tail.
Paul Poe son of the late William L Poe of 1524 Blair Avenue will arrive from Idaho for his father's funeral. Services will be held Wednesday morning at the residence. Poe joined the railway mail service in 1889 and rose to assistant superintendent in Cincinnati in 1905 before resigning due to ill health.
Signor Bier Tirindelli will conduct an orchestra recital at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music on Wednesday evening.
Dr A B Beresfora argues sense is valuable but not sole good, praise for beauty and culture as part of life. He cites the White House wedding as a symbol of human worth, praises industry, charity, and the home as the central daily stage, noting housekeeping as Americas largest business and food waste reduction.
Kentucky city mov ies owners plan legal action against Chief Kluemper who ordered them to stop giving prizes to patrons. They argue no law forbids such promotions and say big theaters back the crackdown to target smaller shops. Several owners met the chief seeking withdrawal of the prize ban.
Mrs Louisa Abel aged 88, longtime Cincinnati resident, died at 3612 Dawson Avenue. Funeral service set for tomorrow afternoon with interment at Nine Street Cemetery. She was the sister of Mrs W A Menninger of Covington. City Assessor John Middendorf completed Covington real and personal property valuation at 26 482 625, a large rise from last year. Funeral for Mrs Uriah Shinkle scheduled this afternoon at 161 East Second Street.
City of Covington and Newport enforce a midnight closing law on all saloons and banned Sunday dances. Mayor Phillips ordered police to close venues at 12 o clock and curb minors at public halls. Police will also intensify checks on taxis and cars bringing patrons from Cincinnati late at night.
Rt. Rev. C. P. Maes of Covington officiated the blessing of St. Patrick's School. Rev. Van assisted in a solemn high mass after the blessing. Rev. Father McCaffrey and the congregation funded the building. The school features six classrooms a gym and an auditorium.
Covington police had a strenuous day as a closed Cincinnati saloon drove crowds to Covington seeking drink. Over a score of arrests for drunkenness and disorderly conduct filled the docket for City Judge Reed in the police court, while Newport saw only a few arrests for the same offenses.
The Christian Church Covington held a three part dedication after uniting Fourth Street and Gentral Christian Churches two years ago. A 400 member congregation occupied a $60 000 Madison Avenue edifice, one of the citys handsomest. Rev. F M Bains of Cincinnati gave the principal address.
An Advisory Committee of the First Infantry Regiment Ohio National Guard will meet Tuesday evening to plan recruiting for full field strength amid potential trouble with Mexico. Committee members are Wm. Cooper Procter, John E B Bruce and D B Meacham.
Washington reports the McKellar high cost of living bill gains tacit Attorney General support and is viewed as a leading measure among many with similar aims. It limits cold storage timing for food classes, imposes penalties for storage pooling and territorial division, and requires labeling noting packing time.
Oral testimony for the defense in the case of Robert Huber Chicago jeweler on trial for killing John Kunzelman at Healthy saloon will begin in Criminal Court before Judge Cushing and jury this morning. Defense attorney Froome Morris will call eight to ten witnesses and, barring unforeseen developments, Mrs Martie Huber will testify about an alleged attack by Kunzelman that allegedly left Huber temporarily uncontrollable.
Acting Supt. Arthur Boden of the Anti-Tuberculosis League asks School Supt. Randall J. Condon to set next Friday as Red Cross Seal Day. Teachers will explain the seal's role in fighting consumption to 40 000 Cincinnati schoolchildren. Volunteers are distributing seals. stores and departments will serve as branch headquarters. clergy will promote on Tuberculosis Day observances.
Attorneys for President John Patterson and twenty seven NCR officers and sales managers filed the transcript of record in their appeal. Patterson was fined 5000 dollars and jailed one year while the other defendants received three months to a year in prison. The record is described as the most voluminous in a U S criminal case.
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