Liquor Board Members Threatened. Private Detectives to Guard
Private detectives hired by the State Liquor Board were expected to arrive to guard Thomas, Mitchell, and Butler County commissioners who say they have been followed and threatened after the board shut 35 saloons in Harfiten last month. Mitchell appealed for protection in a Columbus letter, stating that he and Simpeda have faced ongoing threats tied to license removal actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veedal
Hasmilton
Chin
Thoma
Micheell
Butler County
Miloontoon
Mickerll
Columbus
Simpeda
Tard
Harfiten
Winton fix touring car sets Cincinnati Hamilton record
Dennison from the Winton Motor Company drove a 1914 model Wintonfix touring car to a near-Cincinnati Hamilton speed record. He carried 5,000 copies of The American as ballast and unloaded them in Hamilton an hour before rival papers. Peggy, The American’s star paper distributor, accompanied him. Forty-two boys gathered to sell the papers on arrival.
Flood prevention plan urged after March flood in Hamilton
Arthur H. Morson, Dayton engineer in charge of flood relief, told Hamilton businessmen that unless conditions are promptly remedied the March flood could recur. He spoke at a Chamber of Commerce meeting after presenting his general plan for the Great Miami Valley. The Dayton Flood Prevention Committee members, including E A Deeds, accompanied Morson to inspect the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Arthur H. Morson
Dayton
Morgan
Chamber of Commerce
Great
Miami Valley
Ea. Deeds
Selecting Byrne Jury in Byrne Wife Murder Trial
Hamilton O Dec 10 The jury selection for the murder trial of William Byrne proceeds slowly and may fill the balance of the week. The defense stresses questions about potential jurors being influenced by expert insanity testimony. Byrne is charged with wife murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Wm. ¥. Byrne
Byrne
Man and girl arrested after quarrel in Ft. Thomas
Thomas Stewart of Ft. Thomas Kentucky and Minnie Sarthing sixteen of Hamilton Ohio were arrested last night at Newport following a quarrel at the home of Mrs. Josephine Deas in Ft. Thomas. Stewart is accused of pursuing the girl after she left Cincinnati and later tried to persuade her to return. An argument followed when she refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Stewart
Ft. Thomas
Minnie Sarthing
Hamilton
Newport
Josephine Deas
Stewart
Cincinnati
Dean
Meaning of Acetphenetidin on Drug Labels Questioned
Supreme Court justices grapple with labeling a headache tablet ingredient described as acetphenetidin or acetanitid. The government argues labels must state such terms. justices fear the average consumer would not understand the word, making the label misleading under the pure food law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the American
Washington
Houston Denounced by Ohio Grange Officials
Lima Ohio December 1 1916 Secretary of Agriculture Houston was denounced by C M Keeman secretary of the Ohio State Grange over his action in the fore contest resolutions condemning Houston were introduced and likely approved A push for Aryan for President in 1916 received broad support from about 600 delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Ohio
Houston
C. M. Keeman
Ohio State Grange
Steinborn Named Director Of Cuvier Press Club
Open house on New Year’s Day at the Cuvier Press Club where the club will serve its renowned eggnog. Edward Steinborn has been selected by the directors to fill the vacancy created by Mary W. Brown’s resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuvier Press Club
Edward Steinborn
Marry W. Brown
Kareth Granted Divorce with 83 A Week Alimony
Freda K Kareth of LSE Bunset Avenue was granted a divorce yesterday. Custody and grounds were stated. Alimony set at 3 4 per week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freda K. Kareth
Lse Bunset Avenue
Kareth
Wilson to send special message on trust legislation
Washington December 10 President Wilson will send a special message to Congress on trust legislation. A meeting with Chairman Clayton and committee members indicated cooperation between the White House and the Judiciary Committee. The exact contents remain undisclosed and the scope of monopoly definitions will be explored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Clayton
House Judiciary Committees
Congressional Committee
Judiciary Committee
Disobey Judge's Orders in Butte Disturbance
Several suffragists in Butte Montana faced contempt charges after a fracas at a meeting. They had been warned by Police Judge Thomas Booker to return to their hall and stay quiet, but argued over the gavel and escalated the disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Mont
Thomas Booker
Love Pats and Cash In Suit Over 86 000
Martin Zimmerman seeks 86 000 from Mrs. William Beers Kennedy Wray owner of a New Haven grocery chain claiming he gave checks in that amount in loans she used for business and never repaid. He says returns were only love pats while she testified he offered marriage and that the money was a loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Fairmount Group Alleges Discrimination in City Administration
John James, secretary treasurer of the Fairmount Improvement Association, sent letters to Mayor Hunt and Mayor-elect Spiegel protesting how city administration members are chosen. He claims Fairmount faces discrimination and asks for corrective steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John James
Fairmount Improvement Association
Hunt
Spiegel
Fairmount
Wealthy banker Wilbur Bald win weds amid tragedy
New York on December 10 reports banker Wilbur Bald win and his bride of a day married at the Church of the Holy Communion. Baldwin, having secured a divorce with his wife's consent, faced his pastor's refusal to officiate. The tale notes Baldwin and his former wife and their current bride all endured childhood play. This wedding follows a day of emotional strain and a grim sense of doom.
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New York
Wilbur Baldwin
Church of the Holy Communion
Baldwin
Taliian Duryea
National Cash Register Suit Opens in Circuit Court
Opening arguments began in the new Circuit Court of Appeals in the suit of the National Cash Register Co against Jerome Gratigny of Columbus. The plaintiff seeks to enjoin the defendants from alleged patent infringement on a cash register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Cash Register Co
Jerome Gratigny
Columbus
New
Circuit Court of Appeals
Cash Register
Dawes Plans Nickel Hotel for Poor in Chicago
Charles Dawes former comptroller of the currency announces a new hotel and eating house for the destitute in Chicago to open January 1. The Rufus G Dawes Memorial will offer beds for five cents meals at a nickel and include a free employment bureau and baths. It aims to replace the bread line with affordable shelter and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charles
Dawer
Currency
Rufus G. Dawes
Une
Bandit Slayer of Six Hid in Utah Mine Defies Officers
Special to The American. Excitement in a Utah mining town as Lopez, the bandit who killed six, reportedly hid in the Apex mine after November 27. Authorities sealed mine entrances and flooded workings, fearing death for any deputy entering. Deputy Sorenson pleads to continue the chase alone, but the sheriff refuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Utah-Apex
Lopez
Smoith
Sorenson
Sepez
Lake Mountains
Gingin Nantes Medal for flood relief by Red Cross
Jacob G. Schmidlapp of Cincinnati receives a Red Cross Society medal for services during Ohio flood relief. Other honorees include Governor Cox and several Ohio officials. A $200,000 pledge from charitable donors and a conditional $400,000 Congress appropriation funds a Civil War memorial Red Cross headquarters in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jacob G. Schmidlapp
Cincinnati
Red Cross Society
Ohio
Governor Cox
George W. Latimer
Columbus
Edward A. Derds
Dayton
Homer H. Johnson
Cleveland
H. Hull Richardson
Toledo
W. A. Compton
Pomeroy
John H. Patterson
Society
Russel Sage
John D. Rockefeller
E. H. Harriman
James A. Scrymser
Congress
American Red Cross
Amundsen to Transit Straits Before Canal Opening
Special Cable reports Captain Amundsen will begin his Arctic expedition by sailing through the straits of Magellan rather than waiting for the canal. Dredging in the Culebra Cut progresses slowly with two new dredges slated for December and January. Navigation may be possible by July, with the first ship anticipated to pass earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Amundson
Straits of Magellan
Culebra
Hotel strike ends after union dispute over wiring contract
The Gibson Hotel project saw a walkout by over 200 electricians and elevator constructors over which union would get the electrical wiring contract. The dispute was temporarily adjusted yesterday and workers returned to duties. National Building Trades Council president James Short, from Washington D. C., has not been notified and heads to Cincinnati to settle the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson Hotel
James Short
Washington, D. C
Building Trades Council
Cincinnati
Convict Turner Found Guilty in Assault Case
Albert Turner a 35 year old Black man was found guilty by a jury in Common Pleas Judge Caldwell's court of attacking Blanche Davis a 23 year old white woman returning from work near the Oakley race track club house October 18 Rev George Armbrust aided the victim at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Turner
Blanche Davis
Common Pleas
Caldwell
Davie
Turner
Oakley
George Armbrust
Philippine official salary cuts expected to be eased
Manila December 10 reports say the Philippine Commission will modify a measure that cut salaries of many officials and spurred threats of resignation. The assembly previously passed an appropriation bill reducing government expenses by more than $2,000,000, mainly through salary reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Philippine Commission
Assembly
Tire Branch Declared Insolvent in Bankruptcy Action
The Cincinnati branch of the Springfield Tire and Rubber Company, which recently filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy, has been declared insolvent by order of the United States District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Springfield Tire and Rubber Company
United States District Court
Mayor Allows The Lure Opera at Lyric Despite Censorship
Mayor Hunt said the performance of The Lure at the Lyric would proceed with censorship decisions by the Board of Censors. The December 28 engagement will determine its run length, following Cincinnati’s first censoring this season of Damaged Goods at the Grand.
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Hunt
the Lyric
Board of Censors
Cincinnati
the Grand
Woodward High School Buildings Condemned on East Twelfth
The Board of Health ordered two Woodward High School buildings at 323 and 225 East Twelfth Street to be vacated after the state fire marshal found them unsafe. Occupants must move per the recent orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Twelfth Street
Woodward High School
Real Estate Transfers and Mortgages Listed in Local Ledger
A compiled notice shows Joseph Hoffert and others transferring parcels on Jay Street Avondale and Price Hill Road, with rents and purchase options. Various other transfers include Elmwood Norwood and Harrison areas, plus numerous mortgage filings and cancellations by multiple individuals and lenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hoffert
Frank Hoffert
Jay Street
Avondale
Marquis
Ernst ‘Hempel
Lota
J. W. Gaff
Price Hill
Frank Hoftert
Joseph Hoftert
Day Street
Elihu Snider
Ruth Stanton
Mound Avenue
Norwood
Ethel. Bolsinger
Bellé Anderson
LG Hope King
Elmwood
Ventilation Poor on Cars Cited by City Chemist
A Pleasant Ridge delegation attended the Board of Health meeting to protest conditions on interurban line cars between Cincinnati and Pleasant Ridge. The city chemist reported polluted air and several faintings due to ventilation issues. The board ordered Health Officer Landis to investigate and take necessary actions to improve conditions.
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Pleasant Ridge
Board of Health
Boata
Landis
Probes Sought by Congress Amid Western Coal Strikes
Washington report notes two coal strikes in the West and Colorado with supporters of a plan urging congressional investigations. Keating of Colorado and Metinald of Michigan introduce resolutions and expect favorable reporting though no decision was reached by the House Rates Committee.
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Washington
House Rates Committee
Congressional Investigations
West
Colorado
Calumet, Mich
Keating
Metinald
Keith Trial Delayed In Ford & Johnson Chair Case
The trial of N S Keith and A D Matin for false statements about the financial condition of Ford & Johnson Chair Co and its dealings with Cincinnati Trust Co was moved to December 17 due to a witness being unavailable in Chicago. Common Pleas Judge approved the postponement at the request of Prosecutor Pogudl and Assistant Attorney General Mefihee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.s.keith
A. D. Matin
Ford & Johnson Chair Co
Cincinnati Trust Co
Common Pleas
Eeing
Pogudl
Mefihee
Chicago
Pardon Granted for Cincinnati Worker Freed on Christmas
William Brown alias William Kelley formerly a trusted employee of a Cincinnati lumber company will be paroled from the Alabama State Penitentiary on Christmas. The State Board of Pardons cited his good record and conduct as basis for liberty. he had escaped earlier, returned voluntarily to serve the sentence, and claimed his work would be hindered by remaining free.
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Mobile
Ala
William Brown
William Kelley
Cincinnati Lumber
Alabama State Penitentiary
State Board of Pardons
Brown
Alabama
Marie Louise Elkins de Guigne Receives $354,646 Inheritance
In Philadelphia on December 10, the Orphans Court awarded Mrs Marie Louise Elkins de Guigne 354 646 dollars from the estate of her grandfather the late William L Elkins as a Christmas present.
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The
Philadelphia
Marie Louise’ Elkins de Guigne
Orphans Court
William L. Elkins
Women March in Fight for Prohibition at Capitol
Washington December 10 Leaders of the Anti falcon League of American and the Women s Christian Temperance Union led a 2000 strong march to the national capitol presenting petitions for constitutional prohibition. A temperance official termed the demand a vote by stockholders in the real institution of American society. The march aligned with Hobson of Alabama and Sheppard of Texas who have bills pending for a national prohibition. Banners waved and songs were sung as outsiders joined the crowd near the east front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Anti-falcon League of ‘American
Women's Christian Temperance Union
National Capitol
Capitol
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Alabama
Morrin Sheppard
Texico
Billy
America
New Year's Lid Debated by Cincinnati Saloon Men
Cincinnati saloon owners, awaiting a ruling from the state board in Columbus, have not reached a closing plan for New Year’s Eve. Mayor Hunt says he will issue no orders, and the license commission members plan to follow the law once guidance is received. Chief Copelan offered no comment on potential actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Hunt
Lcense Commission
State
State Board
Columbus
Saldon
Copelan
White House Mint Bed Gone History Mystery
Historic White House mint bed once said to be planted by Andrew Jackson is missing. The removal order is unknown and the former bed site is now covered with fresh earth and no visible trace remains. President Wilson is referenced as a total abstainer.
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Washington
White House
Andrew Jackson
Wilson
Proposed radical reform to curb vice in Pittsburg
The Morais Efficiency Committee urged drastic legislation to make money participation in immoral relations a felony with fine and imprisonment. It called for stringent action against vulgar burlesque shows and moving picture houses showing questionable films though no vote was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee
Morais Efficiency Committee
Pittsburg
Deaths from City Medical Facilities Revealed in Inquest
A fragmented obituary notice lists numerous individuals with ages and streets of residence detailing deaths from heart disease tuberculosis and other causes. Hospitals named include Jewish Hospital Francis Hospital and Curist Hospital with an inquest noted for Clark Street.
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Gmste Multis
Athe
Watson
Fan Ao Toighewaid
Beacon Street
Heart
Mu Galinghet
Kemper de Reongaee
Tee
Moorman Avenue
Dia Tis
Care Mary Lobloans
Casttorni Ave
Es Ta
Tuberculosis Hospital
Wear
Ae ‘Hughes
Pleasant Ridges
Bents Walker
Jewish Hospital
Heartetta Bloom
Court
O'Conner
Betts Street
Lewis
Curist
Shook
Kawara Bartels
Willisins Avenue
Ellen
Harvis
Covington
Madisonville
Bom
Clark Street
Births Record Listings From A Local Family Announcements
A long birth notice lists numerous families and newborns with accompanying addresses and parental names. Entries include boys and girls born to Elmer Achtormerer and Sarah Theaser at 1119 West Liberty, Henry Pierce at 1619 Dor man’s street, Joseph Homan on West Liberty, and many other households such as Edward Wettine, Joseph Reissing, Joseph Eckstein, Ruther Defters, Bernard Bruns, Frederick Bayerie, and Francis Oberle among others.
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Elmer “Achtormerer
Sarah Theaser
West ‘Liberty
Mra
Henry Pierce
Dorman's Street
Joseph Homan
West Tiberty
EL. J. Dabling
Western Avenue
Edward Wettine
Westero
Joseph Reissing
Marshall Svenue
Joseph Eckstein
Webster Avenue
Bor
Ruther Defters
Bernard Bruns
Lind Street
Wee
J. Me
Frederick Bayerie
Tie Avenue
Same
Roth
Francis Oberle
Mazer
Pred C. Neriah
Harry J. Lemeter
Pe Wylie
Housing group formed in Cincinnati by local entities
The Housing and Welfare association of Cincinnati was organized at a Business Men's Club meeting with representatives from about 20 civic and commercial groups. Mayor-elect Spiegel signaled support and pledged aide as mayor to the new body aimed at National Housing association goals. Henry S. Hooper elected chairman, Max Senior secretary, Walter Draper temporary chair. Several speakers addressed the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Housing and Welfare Association of Cincinnati
Orgeninestone
Business Men's Club
Cimcinnet
National Housing Association
Spiegel
aGoard
Henry S. Hooper
Max Senior
Wilton Walter Draper
Secretary Bryan to act on Sullivan charges in Santo Domingo
Special to The American Washington December 10 Secretary Bryan to announce action against James M Sullivan United States Minister to Santo Domingo charged by James K McGuire Syracuse politician in New York campaign fund probe with drafting instructions that could influence elections for the constitutional government McGuire alleges there are many Bou contracts to be picked up in Santo Domingo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bryan
James M. Sullivan
United States
Santo Domingo
State Department
Politician Kuehnle Starts Year in New Jersey Prison
Trenton New Jersey December 10 Special to The American noting that eule Kuehnle a longtime Atlantic City political leader has been sentenced to serve one year in the New Jersey Prison He was found guilty of financial interest in a large contract awarded by the Atlantic City Board of Water Commissioners of which he was a member He will be kept in quarantine for two weeks then put to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Eule Kuehnle
Atlantic City
New Jersey
Kuehnle
Atlande Iy Board of Water Commissioners
Frisco Acquires Another Car Line
A San Francisco streetcar line became city property at midnight marking the city's emergence as the largest in the nation to own and operate streetcars. The line, formerly private, now serves the western peninsula from the ferry at the Presidio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cat
San “Francisco
Presidio
Forge Worker Balances Duty With Rehearsals
A blacksmith named Bachmann selected for the role in the Magic Flute at the court opera house begins rehearsals today. He continues forging at his work by day and attends night sessions, showing dedication to both crafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auidertoan
Tassel Germany
Frang
Hachmann
Byam
Degeihber Fy
Bachmann
Man Held Over for Grand Jury in West Sixth Street Poolroom Case
Steve Christofils aged 35 was arrested in a poolroom at 430 West Sixth Street by Detectives Gernhardt and Genter. He was held over to the grand jury at Municipal Court on a charge of carrying a concealed weapon after officers found a revolver in his pocket.
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Steve Christofils
Hamilton
Hic
Thesday
West Sixth
Gernhardt
Genter
Municipal
Court Om Mediatee
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Bingham
Tah
Dew
Main Street
Bingham, Utah
Straits
Tire Branch
Samuel H. Small
John F. Tebbe
J. B. Tunnis
Harrison
Louise Brady
Silva H. Maxwell
Ernst Hempel
Supreme L. & B. Co
Mary Whitefield
St. Bernard L. & B.A. Co
Kate Watson
Ward B. and
L. Co
Lily L. Butler
Glendale
Bebe Anderson
Odéon RB. A. Co
Sarah E. Harrett
Miami Township
Anna Cullum
St.Bernard Progressive B. & L Co
Mendel Levitt
Tnion Sayings
James Kelly
Lenox B& L. Co
Jacob Stacks
Ormonde
B.L
Leonora. Timmer
F. & A. Weber Co.Co
Sophia Patzig
Alpha B. & L. Co
Bruno Chytraeus
Western German Bank
Lizzie Cheatham
Molitor L. & B. Co
Ethel C. Rolsinger
Concordia B. A
John Auer
Jos. J. Phillips
P. H. Braham
Kindel Avenue L. & B. Co
George Schuchmann
Chas. Popper
H. Carver
Hyde
Park B. & L. Co
Clinte L. & B. Co
Jas. Kelly
Lenox B. & Leno
Wim. R. Collins
Unity
Ethan B. Stanely
Areula
Peter
Martin Hadeer
Cin
Cinnati and
Interurban Railway
Keith
Pardon
Cincinnatian
Walter Knight
Walter Draper
Dean W. P. Rogers
Henry W. Hooper
Sam Lklauer
Henry Cordes
Job M. Laingdnde
Frisco
Fifth & Main
C. Dennert
Boot Third
BEN Franklin CO
D. W. Sayre & CO
Square Deal
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