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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1913

Page

3

Cincinnatians Seek River Appropriation in Congress

The Cincinnati delegation to the National Rivers and Harbors Congress arrives to urge approval of 3.9 million dollars for nine foot Mississippi river work and 5 million dollars for new projects. Delegates include George Pachta and George Nippert among others. some travel with wives and relatives.

Washington Cincinnati National Rivers and Harbers Congress Congress Oale George Pachta Woodmansee Gibbs George K. Nippert

Trial on false report charges continued in Cincinnati

Nathaniel and Keith former secretary and Arthur D Martin former vice president faced trial in Common Pleas Court for publishing a false financial condition of Ford and Toehnaan Company. The case adjourned to December 16 as key witness Walter A Jenson is unavailable in Chicago and a deposition was debated.

Nathaniel & Keith Cincinnati Trust Company Arthur D. Martin Ford and Johnson Company Ford and Toehnaan Common Pleas Court Cushing Walter A. Jenson Jensen Chicago Dinamore Keith Martin

Women Seek Vote Under New Charter

The College Equal Suffrage club adopted resolutions requesting the Charter Commission to include a municipal suffrage clause in the new city charter. Miss Mary McMillan, club president, approved the stance and urged that women in each state win their suffrage.

The College Equal Suffrage Club Charter Commission Wilson Congress Mary McMillan

Telephone operators hailed for flood warnings in Texas

In Gelveston Texas on December 3 operators are praised for saving lives by warning residents of the Brazos Colorado and Trinity river floods. Officials estimate deaths will stay under twenty despite towns being wiped out. Operators warned people ahead of the rushing waters.

Gelveston Tex Brazos Olorado Trinity

Judge orders halt to boycott as talks continue

Superior Judge Oppenheimer warned that he will issue an injunction to stop the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union from boycotting Fulworth Garment Company if no agreement is reached by 10 this morning. The case opened yesterday and a conference was held with Nicholas Klein for the employees, who said no settlement is likely.

Fulworth Garment Compay Race Street International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union Oppenheimer Ag-Nst Nicholas Klein

Man arraigned in shooting affray at Perry Street home

James L. Harvey of 318 Perry Street was charged by Detective Greer with firing two shots at the investigator yesterday at his home. He was arraigned in Municipal Court before Judge Fricke and his case continued to December 20. Harvey, a resident who said he arrived home from work to find Copelan under investigation, is one of two African Americans involved.

James L. Harvey Perry Street Greer Harvey Fricke Inaped Coe Har Copelan Huber Kansedman Kankelman Coert Terk Zeidler

Stolen clothing turned over to police by resident

A man named James Curren reports he found clothing in a room at 635 West Fourth Street and turned it over to the police. Curren says the room was occupied about two weeks ago by two men.

West Fourth Street James Curren Curren

Wrights new hydro aeroboat attains speed and lifts from water

In Dayton on December 3 Orville Wright announces a perfected hydro aeroboat with Wilbur’s earlier work, able to skim fast on Mad River and rise from water in less than 200 feet. The two seater craft, easily controlled, follows Wrights’ progress toward practical sea and air travel.

Orville Wright Dayton Wilbur Orville Mad River Wrights Wright

Brakeman Stabbed After Orders Lads Off Train

Big Four Railroad detectives arrest Ernest Seidensticker and James C. Bryant, both 17, in Indianapolis and Decatur for allegedly stabbing Cr. A. Reed, a Big Four brakeman, after Reed ordered them from his train at Cleves Ohio. Reed hospitalized then to be sent home. youths held by Juvenile Court.

Big Four Railroad Ernest Seidensticker Indianapolis James C. Bryant Decatur Cr. A. Reed Big Four Cleves Ohio Reed Seton Hospital Seidensticker Bryant

Bandits Who Murdered Banker Face Pursuit In Montral Bank Raid

Special to The American Winnipeg dispatch says mounted police close in on the robbers who held up a Montreal branch and killed the manager H. M. Arnold after he challenged them with a pistol. The bandits reportedly secured about 10 000 before fleeing.

Winnipeg Manitoba Mounted Police Montreal H. M. Arnold Arnold

Ellis Pleads Not Guilty of Murder

Chicago December 3 William Ellis a Cincinnati leather merchant entered a plea of not guilty to an indictment charging the murder of his wife. He likely will be tried before month’s end after confessing to a coroner jury that he killed his wife in a hotel. His attorney plans an emotional insanity defense.

Chicago William Ellis Cincinnati Ellie

Wife seeks divorce and alimony from James P. Hickey

Bailie Weston Hickey files in Common Pleas Court for divorce and alimony from James P. Hickey an employee of the Big Four Railroad Company claiming long years of cold treatment and noting he would not be responsible for her debts She also asks restoration to her maiden name Sadie Weston

Bailie Weston Hickey James P. Hickey Big Four Railroad Company Common Pleas Court Hickey Sadie Weston

Masonic Lodge Elects at Monitor Lodge No 445

The Monitor Lodge No. 445 election at Baylor Park chose J. W. Chambers as Worshipful Master Edward Zing as Warden H A Chipman as Junior Warden William Machrai as treasurer William B Finchpaugh as secretary Ernest Kendall as SD B Wright as JD J B Patterson and Chas Lashbrook named to offices with Henry Gabelin as Tyler.

Monitor Lodge A. M Baylor Park J. W. Chambers W. M Edward Zing H. A. Chipman J. W Wiliam €. Machrai William B. Finchpaugh Ernest Kendall B. Wright J. D J. 8

Wagon Driver Injured In Collision On Cole Rain Avenue

Emil Brockman of 1024 Mound Street was injured when his wagon was struck by a large touring car on Cole Rain Avenue south of North Bend Road. Brockman said several women were in the car and the driver refused to stop. He suffered bruises to the head and body.

Emil Brockman Mound Street Colerain Avenue North Bend Road Brockman

Salazar Villa’s Deadliest Foe Demands Nobler Revenge

Yuarez Mexico December 3 General Salazar commander of 5000 federal troops in northern Mexico was an early ally of Madero with Villa and Orozco before deserting to oppose them since. The three men became deadly enemies as Salazar sought vengeance and joined the revolution against the order Villa once supported. Salazar who once captured Juarez without firing a shot has long opposed Villa and American presence.

Yuarez Mexico Salazar Pancho Villa Pascual Orozco Prancisco Madero Orozco Villa Madero Profirie Diaz Juarez

Fry of Westboro Dies After Accidental Gunshot Wound

Fry 21 of Westboro Ohio died at Christ Hospital last night from a gunshot wound received accidentally while hunting near his home. He was placed on a B and O train and brought to the hospital for medical aid. Coroner Poertmeyer will investigate.

Fry Westboro Ohio Christ's Hospital At & Oelock Poertmeyer

T M A To Elect Today

The local lodge of T M A and the Theatrical Beneficial Association will hold its annual election of officers today at its rooms on Fifth Street above the Colonial theater. Several contests are running for different offices, with three doctors vying for physician.

T. M. A. &.Theatrical Beneficial Association Tte Fifth Street Colonial Theater

Coroner Seeks ID of Man Found Dead on Tracks

Coroner Foertmeyer wrote to Indianapolis Police Chief to establish the identity of a man found crushed on the B W railroad tracks near 2001 West Bath Street yesterday morning. Initial papers suggest the name Albert Gabler, with unknown rest of details.

Foertmeyer Indianapolis West Bath Street Albert Gabler

Reading bank wins suit against Second National former directors

The Reading bank secured a verdict for 3638 in Common Pleas Court against former Second National directors including John G. Robinson and William Alter. The case contends bank stock lent to W. G. Wisne in 1912 was overvalued on falsified financial statements, making directors liable for loss due to inflated stock quotations.

Reading Bank Common Pleas Second National Bank John G. Robinson William Alter John F. Robinson She M Brooks J. G. Cotting Charles F. Dayle B. E. Galbreath Logires W. G Wisne Pol Jt Brad Caimed Hernik

Refuse License Transfers for Cabaret Trades Across City

The Liquor Board rejected permits for multiple cabaret license transfers. Names and addresses of applicants and successors are listed, indicating denial of transfers for Martin Fritz to Theodore Meyer, William Crim to George Perrano, Edward Briscoe to Herman Jansing, George Friedel to Anton Theman, Fred Mohr to Isadore Zach SFOW, John Willing to Arthur Brosey, Sonn F. Schadie to Ken Varney, Adolph Leppert to George Gerdes, and others. Additional transfers for Edwin Hauck to Frank Kirschner and Agnes Baltman to Rosenberg Brothers were also filed yesterday.

Liquor Board Martin Fritz Goethe’ Street Theodore Meyer Gaps Street William Crim Armory Se Nus George PB. Perrano Boone Street Edward, Briscoe Cot Wot Mutth Street Herman J. Jansing West Fitch Street Jeorge Friedel Vine Street Anton Theman Edwin A. Hauck Colerain Avenue Frank Kirschner West Liberty Street Agnes Baltman Tenneside Street Rosenberg Brothers West Sixth Street

Ruth Martin Sues For Nonsupport In Divorce

Ruth Martin petitions for divorce from Patrick Martin in Inevivency Court alleging no support since their February 2 1912 Newport marriage. Attorneys Hicks and Hicks represent her.

Ruth Martin Patrick Martin Martin Newport Hicks

Suspects Identified in Fur Theft Ring

A number of department and fur store keepers yesterday identified William Schwartz alias Joseph Hess 25 and Harry Klein 22 as the thieves who stole furs and other clothing from their places of business during the past weeks. They were charged with larceny.

Witiam Schwartz Joseph Hess Harry Klein

Transfusion at Jewish Hospital Aids Louise Essex

Mrs Louise Essex of 926 Chapel Street will recover after a blood transfusion from patient Margaret Lenning at the Jewish Hospital Monday doctors say.

Louise Essex Chapel Street Margaret Lenning Jewish Hospital

Man Charges Absence in Divorce Petition

In a petition filed yesterday, Jacob Broward cites wilful absence of his wife Hrossard for more than three years as grounds for divorce. The case notes her fleeing yesterday from the Insel locale.

Jacob Broward Fem Hrossard

Plan to Eliminate Flood Danger Across Ohio River

Proposal calls for a three member commission of government engineers and two others to survey the Ohio River stream and craft a flood prevention and navigation plan. The Chamber of Commerce may back the bill through its Board of Directors. A $100,000 appropriation is requested to fund the survey. The plan urges coordinated action among communities rather than isolated efforts.

Ohio Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Wil W. J. Rennite W. F Ray National Conservation Congress

Huber Acquitted Faces Sanity Examination Today

Robert Huber the jeweler acquitted yesterday in Common Pleas Court on a murder charge is to undergo a mental condition examination. Probate Court authority and a Board of Administration ruling determine confinement options as Huber awaits verdict on insanity.

Robert Huber Curthing John Kungelman Huber Fran Taredore Tureday Auli Wily

The Theaters Grand Entitlement Review of Acts

The article catalogs upcoming acts at multiple Cincinnati theaters with names like Frank Tioney Jane Collins Nat M. Avilis and ensemble performers. It highlights the Mirth Makers at Olympic Theaters The Ruler of Zululand and other Burlesque shows at Gayety and Grand with cast lists and venue notes.

Akron Man Faces Jail Over Church Attendance Order

Amor Rogers, 35, must attend church next Sunday morning or face a 30 day jail term for disorderly conduct. Judge Vaughn ordered the attendance. The pastor will report if he attends with his wife and two children.

Akron Ohio Amor Rogers Pate

Postell County notice details unclear content

Fragmentary text appears from a local notice or ledger. Readable items include scattered monetary figures and names but key parties, dates, and actions are obscured, leaving no clear event, deadline, or authority to summarize beyond incomplete financial references.

Lawyer files $25,000 suit over elevator injury

Henry Cullen a bricklayer sues Sutphin Company in Superior Court claiming the elevator cab struck him in a building cellar while employed there causing permanent crippling. Attorney Nicholas Klein represents Cullen.

Henry Cullen Lt. Sutphin Company Sutphin Company Nicholas Klein

Adopting Child of Dayton Flood Victims Granted

Samuel Fyre of 709 Whittier street adopted in Warren Taylor Probate Court yesterday a child whose parents died in the Dayton flood last March. The infant, left with friends when the home was destroyed, had been sent to relatives here before Eyre secured parental adoption. Probate Judge Lueders signed the adoption papers.

Warren Taylor Dayton Parens Eyre

Goethals Declines Dayton City Manager Offer

Regret is expressed in Dayton over Colonel George W. Goethals turning down the offer of city manager under the new commission form. The telegram notes the salary had been left with Goethals, with a possible maximum of 25000 dollars.

Spedtal Amierican Dayton Dee George W. Goethals Panama Canal Commission Coloniel Goethals Wuld

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