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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1913

Page

2

Police Seek Heiress in Elusive Disappearance Case

Police fail to locate Miss McCann as inquiries follow a report her father made to detectives. Witnesses place the girl wandering near Wall Street before vanishing. The father doubts nervous illness explains the case, noting it aligns with the third anniversary of Viblet Arnold’s disappearance.

Nore Terre Eae Leo Wall Street Pamory Vennon Miss McCann Viblet ‘Arnold

Suit to protect property of paper company by Moeller

William A. Moeller sues in the Superior Court to enjoin Otto Lightner and Martin G. Finn from injuring the business, restrain acts to obtain papers, and prevent interference with carriers. The suit notes the plant, growing operations, confidential carrier and subscriber lists as valuable assets and asks for permission to inspect company books. Judge Pugh set a Wednesday hearing. Max DeVy represents the company. Finn and Lightner are not connected with the American Paper Ashing company.

Wiliam A. Moeller Ashing Company Martin G. Finn Te Oshaires Mets Cincinnati Aimericah Cubscribers Pugh Andring Max Devy Fing Finn and Lightner

Butterworth Nomination Sent to Senate by McAdoo

Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo sent Mr. Butterworth's nomination to President Wilson early this morning, requesting swift action. The appraiser from Cincinnati delivered the nomination to the Senate in the afternoon with expectations of favorable consideration tomorrow morning.

Aenst Saaig Cincinnati Senate Tomtorrow Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo Butterworth Wilson

Encroachment Claim Targets Heirs on Madisonville Lot

In Common Pleas Court yesterday the Arthur heirs allege a one tenth foot encroachment on their Ebersole Avenue property. They seek an order requiring Bernard Herbert and spouse to move their house back along the entire boundary to restore the line.

Elizabeth A. Arthon Ebersole Avenue Madisonville Common Pleas Court Arthur Bernard Herbert

Woman Asphyxiated In Gas Incident At Cross Lane

Lacy Moore a 29 year old domestic was found dead in her room at 1116 Cross Lane from gas asphyxiation. The coroner says she lit gas for a bath, fell asleep, and without a flue the fumes could not escape. He warns to open a window if no proper vent is available.

Phoebe Couzins Buried In St Louis Funeral

The funeral of Miss Phoebe Couzins was held today in St Louis. The burial was provided by Mrs. William H. Thompson, a childhood playmate of the famed woman lawyer. Her prized possession, a silver United States marshal badge, was lowered with her body.

St. Louis Dec Phoebe Couzine William H. Thompson United States Souzins United States Marshal

Hans Schmidt Goes On Trial For Murder Of Anna Aumueller

Special to The American. New York reports Hans Schmidt former priest at St Joseph's Church goes on trial for the murder of Anna Aumueller. Evidence cites severed body parts found on the Jersey shore in pillow cases bearing a known maker mark. Trial follows Schmidt's attempt at suicide and insanity plea.

Sperial New York Cne Hans Schmidt St. Joseph's Anna Aumueller Jersey Hudson Schmidt Hans Sehmiidt

Blind aid urged as doctors back newborn eye treatment

A Bung Mtelid Commissioner from Miami County writes urging laws to prevent infant blindness. He will attend an advisory conference where doctors will advocate mandatory use of 86 color nitrate of silver treatment for newborns eyes. The Welfare Association for the Blind backed a resolution asking Governor Cox to appoint members to the new State Blind Commission once the constitutionality of the law is set.

Bung Mtelid Commessor Iamiiter Commission Welfare Association ‘For the Cox State’ Blind Commission

Insanity Hearing Ordered for Accused Murderer John Eber

John Eber charged with murdering his mother-in-law Martha Rachel at her Cumminsville home on December 9 1912 faces a sanity trial by jury in Criminal Court this morning Judge Cushing granted the insanity hearing on a defense motion by attorneys Thomas H Darby and John W Sadlier It is reported Eber has deteriorated into insanity since jail confinement and is not expected to recover

John Eber Martha Rachel Cumminsville Cushing Thomas H. Darby John W. Sadlier Biber

Duke of Connaught Invites Taft as Guest in Ottawa

Former President William Howard Taft has been invited by the Duke of Connaught to stay at Rideau Hall during the duke’s Ottawa visit. The two men became close after the duke visited the United States two years ago and he earlier paid respects at the White House.

Toronto Ont Canada William Howard Taft Duke of Connaught Rideau Hall Ottawa Taft United States White House

Middleton Wife Sues for Divorce Desertion and Support

Mrs Martha J Middleton files in Insolvency Court for divorce from Frederick W Middleton a switchman alleging three years of squandered money on others and failure to support. She separated thrice and says he deserted her in November last year and has not been heard from since seeking restoration of her maiden name Martha J Markle.

Martha J. Middleton Frederick W. Middleton Mqnor Middleton Martha J. Markle

House Mourns Col. Gaillard Death in Panama Canal Labors

The House adopted condolence resolutions unanimously for Col. Gaillard who died several days ago at Johns Hopkins Hospital due to his service in the Panama Canal.

Washington House Col. Gaillard Johns Hopkins Hospital Panama Canal

Acquittal Sought in Dr Craig Case in Shelby Court

Dramatic session at Shelby Circuit Court as state and defense argued to direct verdict of acquittal for Dr. W B Craig in the Knabe murder case. Key witnesses testified about the death of Dr Helene Knabe and Craig’s alleged connection by circumstance amid intense cross examination.

Shelby Circuit W. B. Craig Spaan A.F. Wray W. A. Ketchum Blair Tate Craik Helene Knute Ison Tral Nin Craig August Kinabe Knabe Weld Veterinary 4 Ollege

Crawford Named Spiegel's Secretary in City Hall Appointment

Frederick Spiegel announced George F Crawford as his private secretary. Crawford has 20 years in the State Auditor's office and will serve across administrations. He lives at 4202 Hamilton Avenue and is Republican Captain of the Twenty third Ward.

Frederick Spiegel George F Crawford Crawford State Auditor's Office Hamilton Avenue

Officials fail to learn boy's nationality in refuge case

Officials of the House of Refuge admit defeat in their bid to determine the nationality of Theodore Zarettoe, a 16 year old who arrived ten days ago. The boy has East Indian features and dark hair. Dr. B. B. Breese of the University has been asked to help establish his nationality.

House of Refuge Theodore Zarettoe B. B. Breese

May Rejoin Old Party

Report says Progressives may seek a bridge plan at the National Republican convention. Senator Root of New York has met with Progressive leaders Bristow Borah Cummins and others to discuss uniting the factions after the Chicago split.

Washington Dec National Committee Chicago Senator Root New York Bristow Borah Cummins

Judge Says Alcohol Diluted In Mooney Case

Patrolman Roberts testified that George Mooney drank from a bottle of alcohol at Sixth and Walnut streets. Mooney argued the alcohol was diluted while the judge quipped about pollution as the loitering case proceeded and court costs were assessed.

Sixth Walnut Streets Roberts George Mooney Mooney Fricke

Rural mall carriers to gain Christmas holiday bill proposed

Washington December reports that rural mail carriers would receive a Christmas holiday if Congress passes a bill introduced by Representative Young of Texas. The action seeks a legal holiday for postal workers amid ongoing labor discussions.

Sportal Americas Washington, Dec. T Congress Representative Young Texas

Santa Claus headquarters opens for Cincinnati kids drive

The Union Central Building hosts a Santa reception and gift distribution for 5000 poor children in Cincinnati. A stenographer and two strong men are hired, with volunteers assisting in filling buckets and stockings. President F E W Edwards of the Business Men's Club chaired and donated $266 to the Christmas fund. Otto Armilder is chairman.

Panta Claus Cincinnati Union Central F E. W. Edwards Business Men's Club Otto Armieder Ie

The Governor's Lady Opens at the Grand

Theaters review of The Governor's Lady at the Grand celebrates its all night New York City restaurant scene. Belasco realism shines as Catherine Proctor plays Mary Lad e and William Harcourt, Gladys Hanlon, Witham Tooker, and Eugene O'Brien deliver strong performances.

New York City Belasco Alice Tiradhey Catherine Proctor Mary William K Harcourt Daniel Gladys Haneon Katherine Strickland Witham FE Tooker Senator Strickland Eugene O'Brien Robert Hayes

Santa Claus Committee Aims to Deliver Christmas Cheer

The Business Men's Club forms a Santa Claus committee with the goal to ensure every city child receives his share of Christmas cheer. The organization states its purpose is to see no child go without festive gifts this season.

Santa Claus Business Men's Club

Woman Dies After Fall on City Sidewalk

Mrs. Nettle Crawford of 2 Conventings died at City Hospital from injuries after a fall on the sidewalk at Richmond and Mound streets on November 10, suffering a fractured hip en route to recovery.

Nettle Crawford City Hospital Richmond and Mound Streets

Younger Grand Master elected in Ohio Odd Fellows

Zanesville born C Younger of Celina today was elected 4 grand master of the Ohio Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows and will be installed with other officials at Dayton next week.

Zanesville Ohio Judge C. * Younger Celina Ohio Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Dayton

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