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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1913

Page

3

Lobby Inquiry Reports To Be Read In House

Special to The American. Washington December 1 reports from the joint committees probing the lobby practice will be read in the House Tuesday. The majority report summarizes evidence. the minority will include recommendations and leave others to comment on investigation aspects and individuals involved. The dissent findings await announcement. It mentions James B. Watson regarding his work for the National Tariff Commission and warns members to be discreet. Allegations against Sherley Ratholdt Calder Webb Burn and Fairchild are cited. McDermott’s testimony is noted as most damaging. Mulhall and McDermott’s exchange appears side by side. The report criticizes National Association of Manufacturers and National Council of Industrial Defense activities.

Washington Special Soner Congress Wll Epe James B. Watson Indiana Wacahingtton National Tariff Commission Association Sherley Ratholdt Calder Webb Burn Fairchild McDermott Chieago Mulhall National Association of Manufacturers National Council of Industrial Defense

Saloon Fight Leaves Man Wounded in Newport

Frank Dean, 27, of Cincinnati, lies in Speers Hospital after a quarrel with William Simpler at Herringer's saloon in Newport. Simpler allegedly cut Dean four times. Officers McNamara and Mullen arrested Rimpiter.

Frank Dean Baum Street Cincinnati

Funeral for Phoebe Couzins to be simple and modest

Friends of Phoebe Couzins arrange a simple funeral for the 73 year old pioneer, once the first US marshal and first woman lawyer, who died in a St. Louis tenement. The noted reformer and educator faced denial of a $100,000 claim from local brewers for prohibition services.

Phoebe Couzins United States Miss Couzins Washington University Missouri William Jennings Bryan Bryan Colorado St. Louis

Guards Continue Vigil at J. Pierpont Morgan Grave

In Wartfordi Connecticut guards patrol at night beside the grave of J Pierpont Morgan atop Cedar Hill Cemetery. Eight months since burial in a concrete vault, a giant stone slab sealed the opening. Cemetery officials say Morgan heirs fund the guards and will maintain the watch as long as desired.

Wartfori Conn J. Pierpont Morgan Cedar Hit Morgan Heira

Rudolph Winds Funeral Services Set for Linwood Burial

Rudolph Wind 71 former saloon keeper died last Friday. Burial from his daughter Mrs John Bensons home Linwood Tuesday morning at 10 oclock. Interment in Spring Grove Cemetery. Requiem high mass at Church of Our Lady Loretta.

Rudolph Wind John Benson Eastern Beachmont Avenues Linwood Spring Grove Cemetery Church of Our Lady Loretta

Chapel Car St Peter Arrives for Dayton Exhibition

The Catholic chapel car St Peter, a church on wheels gifted by Dayton residents, will be on display today and Tuesday at Sixth and Baymiller streets. Rev KE Led Sedn eral e SE eecainatee Exton Society from Chicago oversees the exhibit.

St. Peter Dayton Sixth Baymiller Streets KE. B. Led

Protest Over Military Anarchy Amid Zabern Disturbances

A report from Zabern Alsace notes Lt Purce Von Vorstner to be tried by court martial for wounding a lame shoemaker on December 2 during street clashes. The strife stems from troops clashing with civilians with claims of military tyranny versus constitutional rights as 17 large socialist meetings addressed by Reichstag members, all orderly.

Americas Bertin Laeutenant Purce von Vorstner Zabermn Alsace Forstner Zabern Reichstag

Trial set for Keith and Martin despite witness refusal

Prosecutor announces no further delay in bringing Keith and Martin to trial on a false financial statement charge against Ford and Johnson company. Witness Walter Jansen refuses to testify, prompting push to proceed Wednesday with the case relying on prior grand jury testimony.

Keith A. D. Martin Ford and Johnson Company Pogue Walter Jansen Theid Jansen Ford and Johnsn Company Martin Porue Chicago New York

Plan to abandon naval additions expected to pass vote

The American Washington dispatch notes a House vote tomorrow on a resolution to allow the President to accept Winston Churchill and British Admiralty terms for suspending naval constructions for one year. Debate yesterday indicated broad support for the measure as a step toward peace and a shift in sentiment away from warships.

Washington

Musicians Union Elects Officers for 1914

The Musicians International Union Local No. 35 elected officers for 1914 led by President Chas. Hohe and Vice President Herman Senzer. Other posts went to John Pfeffer, Edward Nightingale, George Grau, and trustees Hoffman, Saher and Udan. Messages were read from locals in St. Louis Chicago Boston Baltimore White Plains and Mount Vernon.

Musicians’ International Union Chas. Hohe Herman Senzer John Pfeffer Edward Nightingale George Grau BE. Hoffman Arthur Saher Isadore Udan St. Louis Chicago Boston Baltimore White Plains N. Y Mt. Vernon

Blame Farmers Wives Report Cites Poultry Handling Delays

Representatives of 45 large storage concerns presented a report at the American Warehousemen Association session in Atlantic City. They cited a December 1 shortage totaling 240,009,000 and blamed farmers wives for slow gathering and shipment of poultry.

Atlantic City United States American Warehousemen's Association

Two Firemen and Detective Suspended

Howard Greer the colored detective was suspended for 90 days for failing to arrest a man who shot at him. Fireman William Kiernan was suspended 30 days for being absent from duty when Greer was killed. Fireman J D Holliday and Crriel Ferguson were each suspended 30 days for drinking.

Howard Greer Cash Wilam Kiernan Greer J. D. Holliday Crriel Ferguson

Estate Above $200,000 in Final Guardian Account

The final account of Mrs. Caroline Moerlein as guardian for William Moerlein shows a personal estate over $20,900 with assets including United States bonds at $27,000 Cincinnati bonds at $25,000 street railway stock at $10,000 Cincinnati Gas and Electric stock at $4,500 bank stocks $6,000 and other gilt edge local stocks.

Caroline Moerlein William Moerlein United States Cincinnati Cincinnati Street Railway Ciarienati Gas

Cruel War Exposed as Mexican Conflict Drags On

A Mexican war report decries barbarous acts by federal and rebel forces. It details prisoner killings, raids on towns, and abuses against civilians, especially women and children. The piece cites Huerta, Zapata, and Garranza, warning of a nation drenched in blood as cycles of violence continue.

Mexico Huerta Zapata Agaill Garranza Salazar Orozco Abranza Hierta Pene

The Governor's Lady Comes to Grand Opera House

Grand Opera House opens Cincinnati premiere of The Governor's Lady by Alice Bradley. Belasco's realistic production stars Catherine Proctor Gladys Hanson William Harcourt and forty others with coffee and frying-ham aroma noted in the epilogue scene.

Grand Opera House Cincinnati Alice Bradley New York Republic Theater David Belasco Childs Catherine Proctor Gladys Hanson William Harcourt

Empress and Gayety Theaters Present Holiday Bill Highlights

The Empress showcases Midgets headlining and a tabloid style Stick-Up Man drama. Christmas mood shines with Evelyn Nesbit Thaw tango numbers and Bennett the singing comedian. Dennix Brothers perform on aerial ladder. Bennett draws laughs while Gertrude Clark and Spencer Ward stray from typical acts. The Gayety features The Dreamland Burlesquers with Wil Ward in comic roles and a Symphony Four ensemble delivering encores. Johnson and Buckley perform slang routines as the chorus, costumes, and scenery impress.

the Rossow Robert E. O'Conner and Company Hell's Kitchen New York Evelyn Nesbit Tolman Von Fenner Motto Bennett Gertrude Clark Spencer Ward Dennix Brothers Empress Cope Gayety Dreamland Burlesquers Wil Ward Symphony Pour Johnson and Buckley

Mirth Makers Burlesque Opens Week At The Olympic

The Mirth Makers, a leading burlesque group of the Progressive Circuit, began a week long engagement at the Olympic with yesterdays matinee. The two act travesty titled The Ruler of is noted for its funny situations and strong cast.

Olympic

Burlesque Show and Wrestling Card At Standard Theater

The burlesque revue The Jolly Grass Widows drew strong crowds with acts from Clare Evans as Weary Wiggles and Hughie Mlaherty as Iisty Rhodes. Mise Travers praised as the “perfect Woman” by painter Sargent. Hayce the Russian cuff king will escape cuffs from the Vine Canal bridge Monday at 2 30. Thursday features Gus Ku Woras versus Paul Demer in a wrestling match.

Clare,Evans Weary Wiggles Hughie Mlaherty Iisty Rhodes Standard Madam X George H. Ward Krausemeyer John J. Blick Bank Mise Belle ‘Travers Mise Travers Sargent Hayce Vine — Canal Betwen Gus Ku- Woras Paul Demer

D. D No Announces Santley Engagement

D D No notes Joseph Santley is not married yet. The article mentions an announced engagement to a charming individual, though details are unclear and the source text is fragmented.

Joseph Santley Tair

Rich man held with two girls provides bond

Shettdh M. Moberly, 37, was released on bond after being arrested on loitering and obstructing charges near a grave church in Lexington Kentucky. Two girls, 17 and 9, accompanied him. authorities said all three were later escorted by officers and detained, with formal charges following at the courthouse.

Shettdh M Moberly Fency Wlatet Pharba Tuehavond Pigan Ohio Beth Patie Shain M. Mikerty Besteley

Silent Accused Swindle Team Tied to Money Plan

Detectives reported two alleged conspirators planned to swindle a business man by forging money. Arrests followed a print shop seizure that yielded items tied to the alleged scheme and the defense was handled by attorneys Williams and Ragland.

Hana of Waliams

Marriage Licenses Reported Across Multiple Names

A series of marriage licenses are listed with names and addresses including Ata ast Frost from Clifton Ave Rochester NS, Henrietta Meseh and Chatwin Ave Wiltiac Gaskins, Laura Jackman, Henry Gunter with Katie Murray, Elizabeth Clarke and John Kirkland with Annie Lynch, and other pairs from Ohio Indiana and Cincinnati area addresses, reflecting updated union records.

Pee Hafertepen Rochester Min Henrietta Meseh Chatwin Wiltiac Gaskins Ninth Mattie Bells Harris Richmond Lanai Vt Bagdort Freeport Ind T. Braley Flinten Street Jobn Brown Whitney Laura Jackman Whitney Court Henry Gunter Central Avenue Katie Murray Henry F Brandigel West McMicken Avenue Elizabeth Clarke Elmore Street John Kirkland Carthage Annie Lynch Center Street Fhusell Fo Harmon Twelfth Street

Hikers Club Plans Ten Mile Tramp East of Hamilton

Special to The American. Hikers club begins a ten mile trek east of town from Second and High streets, travels through town and along Princeton pike, returns via Middletown pike. Next hike is a night tramp to be announced. Afterward members will gather at Miss Elia Mae Cope’s East Dayton street home for a tatty pulling.

Hamilton Ohio Princeton Pike Middletown Pike Elia Mae Cope Dayton Street

Elks Memorial Service Honors Deceased Members

Hamilton Ohio December 7 memorial services were held at Hamilton Lodge No 95 for thirty departed Elks. Lou J Beauchamp delivered the memorial address praising the departed brothers. An excellent program followed at Smith Theater.

Hamilton Ohio Hamilton Lodge No Wort Smith Lou J. Beauchamp The Elks

Parity and conduct lecture noted by local pastor

A pastor addresses the Social League of Our City about youth conduct and modesty in public events. He urges avoiding embarrassment by enforcing decorum, referencing gallery seating and interactions between men and women.

Westminster and Methodist Meet in Basketball Showdown

The Westminster and Methodist team fight for first place in a tight race. A $25 silver cap prize awaits the winner after next Saturday night’s decisive game at the Mochia arena.

Sperial Hamilton Piri Dew Varlone

Mrs Hull Dies at Daughter’s Home in Overpeck Ohio

Speci to The American Hamilton Ohio December 7 Mrs Martha Mall 36 wife of Noah Mall died at the home of her daughter north of Overpeck at 1 o clock today Cause of death was congestion of the lungs A daughter Mrs Tout Mey of Overpeck and a son Richard of Albany New York survive

Hamilton Ohio Martha Mall Noah Mal Overpeck Tout Mey Rachard Albany N.Y

Christmas Program At Hilltop School Saturday Night

Miss Peart, public schools drawing instructor for St. Cate Township, has organized a Christmas program for Hilltop School on Saturday night December 205. The Hamilton area program will be mainly musical with participants Miss Ent, Harry Freeger, and Gordon Ent.

Hamilton Peart Ent St. Cate Township Hilltop The Wee Ent Hary Freeger Gordon Ent

Widow Granted Pension for Fireman Husband

Mrs Charles Jackson widow of the late retired fireman has been granted a pension of 10 dollars per month. If it is found that Jackson served continuously for a period of five years, his widow will receive 16 dollars per month instead.

Sphorut Aedean Hamilton Charles Jackson Jackson

Mrs Lindley Dead After Illness at Home

Elizabeth Lindley 70, widow of Hiram Lindley, died at 8:30 this morning at 726 Bons Avenue. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at Wheld Mt. HB Church at McGonigie Station. Interment in Oxford Cemetery.

Fliz- Abeth Lindley Hira Lindley McGonigie Station Oxford Cemetery

Arrests and alleged thefts in Hamilton and Port Huron

Police reported a Saturday night incident on Gordon avenue in Hamilton where an inquiry involved a boxing echo remark. Joseph Applegate is accused of larceny and was moved to Port Huron by Captain Richard Kirwen, with plunder reportedly found on Applegate. Charles Ferguson, a former U S Navy sailor, was arrested for intoxication and to be sent to Cincinnati.

Hamilton Ohio Harrison Joseph Appleghten Port Huron Mich Richard Kirwen Applegate Charles Ferguson United States Navy Cincinnati

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