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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1913

Page

12

Brewers License Transfers Lead to Court Case

In a Common Pleas hearing Zigmund Fischer alleges he arranged to buy Henry Doekels liquor license for 2500 dollars with a 50 dollar bind, while Doekel later sought transfer to Jerman Jansen. Testimony cites a brewing industry understanding on license transfers and the matter was postponed. Also listed were several license transfer actions and a Sunday closing law enforcement appeal by Rev. Robert Watson urging communal compliance.

Zigmund Fischer Henry Doekel Seremeest bin’ Liquor Ncense Common Pleas Yeetrday Through & Brewery Fischer Doekel J.a’bert Benjamin Benz West Seventh West Sixth Wt. Bachmann Vine Street Reading Road Edward Schriever Church Main Edward 8. Vincent Dgion East Court Paul Heid Spring Grove ‘Avenue Pa “Bain Egstein, Avenue Corn O. Bossenberger Andrew Meyers Clark “and Linn Sophia’ Schmidt Dias Gést Street Morris Rattenders Freeman Avenue Jacob’ “Pitther Robert Watson Law, and Order Inter- Church Federation

Wife accuses husband of razor injury in divorce suit

James H. Anderson of 7408 Race Street alleges his wife Mrs Henderson cut his arm with a razor during a dispute over her late night absences. He says she often left home until two or three in the morning. An order restraining her from drawing savings and selling goods was granted by Judge Warner.

James H. Anderson Race Street Henderson Stee Warner

Suit Raises Question on Railroad Employee Damages

The United States Circuit Court of Appeals heard an appeal from a Pennsylvania railroad case over whether a railroad employee who jumps to avoid a collision can claim life injury damages. The district court in Cleveland, Ohio, recently ruled, and Bert C. Sheel Fooley of Troy, Ohio, was arrested yesterday amid claims he attempted to pawn a stolen ticket.

United States Circuit Court of Appeals Pennysylvania United States District Court Cleveland Ohio Bert C. Shee Raymond Fooley Troy Yes Fooley

Postmaster Monfort Issues Xmas Mailing Rules

Postmaster Monfort urges correct addressing and sturdy packing to ensure timely Christmas mail. He advises wrapping fragile items in strong materials, using outer boxes for candy, rolling unflat drawings in tubes, and labeling fragile parcels to protect others in the mail system.

Damages Sought From J R Stevens Co By Former Employer

Edward Con ley sues J R Stevens Co building contractors for 5000 dollars claiming injuries earned while at work on a J Norwood scaffold. He says a defective scaffold caused a scar on his forehead and a permanently injured leg.

J. R. Stevens & Co Edward Conley J. Norwood Conroy Will

Harvie Funeral Held for Ellen Burdsall Harvie

The funeral of Ellen Burdsall Harvie former head of the children's department at Madisonville Public Library was held at Holy Trinity Church. Floral tributes included one presented by Madisonville children.

Ellen’ Burdsall- Harvie Madisonville

Patient who fled hospital may die in Ohio

J C McKenzie a farmer of Seaman Ohio remained in critical condition after leaving Bethesda Hospital scantily clothed via a fire escape early yesterday morning. He walked to Norwood and was found exhausted by a policeman. a horse noticed his absence and alerted police before he was returned to the hospital. He may not recover. Mrs Matilda Rice 66 died at 2267 Bogen Street of heart disease Coronet Foertmeyer reported the death yesterday.

J.C. McKenzie Seaman Ohio Bethesda Hospital McKenzie Norwood Matilda Rice Bogen Street Coronet Foertmeyer

Mona Lisa Theft Returns to Paris After Found in Italy

The Mona Lisa, stolen from the Louvre in 1911, was found when an Italian ex Paris official offered it for sale in Provence. The thief claimed revenge for Italian Napoleonic thefts and will be extradited to stand trial in Paris.

Louvre Tesident Paris Ence Italy Napoleon Florence Lisa Dei Giocondo de Vinci France Francis

Will Hea r Love Suit in Appeals Court Breach Case

The District Court of Appeals adjourned yesterday to January 6 to hear a breach of promise suit filed by Georgiana Young of Pittsburgh against James W. Corrigan a Cleveland ore dealer. It would be the first such case taken to the U S District Court of Appeals in this district.

District, Court of Appeals Georgiana Young Pittsburg James W. Corrigan Cleveland Ohio United States District Court of Appeals

Letters to Santa Claus Show Why Donations Are Needed

A Santa Claus Committee seeks donations to fund 12,000 Christmas baskets for needy children. Citizens are urged to contribute any amount to help provide food, coal, and gifts, with letters from here illustrating families in hardship.

Santa Claus Kris Kringle Business Men's Club Santa Claus Committee Union Central Building M Pape Santa

Ft Mitchell to gain water and gas service soon

Indications show Ft Mitchell and nearby areas will soon receive water and gas. A majority stake in the new company has been in committee with Hugh Colville A G Simrall and Joseph Luhn to confer with Covington city commissioners and report at next Thursday night's Schepper's hall meeting.

Ft. Mitchell Hugh Colville A. G. Simrall Joseph Luhn Board of Covington City Commissioners Schepper’s

Husband Missing From Newport Home

Newport police seek Edward Fitzer of Ninth and Central Avenue who vanished from his residence on December 5 after preparing to depart. He paid several bills and arranged goods to be sent to his store the same day, according to his wife.

Newport Edward Fitzer Ninth and Central Avenue Fitzer

Covington Marriage Licenses Issued Overnight

Marriage licenses were issued in Covington yesterday to Charles Creviston and Easter Bush both of Dayton Ohio. William Ballman and Lizzie Cooper both of Newport. Robert Molloy and Mollie Mallarky both of Cincinnati. W J Overend of Cincinnati and Anna Back of Covington.

Covington Charles 8 Creviston Easter Bush Dayton Ohio William Ballman Newport Lizzie Cooper Robert Molloy Mollie Malarky Cincinnati W. J. Overend Anna Back

Florence Herman Sues Railway for 15000 Damages

Florence Herman filed a lawsuit against the South Covington and Cincinnati Street Railway Company seeking 15000 dollars for injuries after a car struck her bicycle. Fred Guy Strickland, a Socialist party lecturer, will speak tonight at 8 o'clock at Carnegie Hall Fourts and Monmouth streets.

Florence Herman South Covington & Cincinnati Street Railway Company Fred Guy Strickland Socialist Party Carnegie Hall Fourts Monmouth Streets

Knights Hold Election at St Joseph Commandery Covington

Knights of St John Covington elect officers for 196 from St Joseph Commandery last night. Frank Schroeder named president Lawrence Bruder first vice president Joe Stallmeyer second vice president Clempo ag correspond ing secretary Herman Meese financial secretary doe Koch treasurer Rev Bruder and Louis Ludwig named candidates for undisclosed roles.

St. Joseph Commandery Knights of St John Covington Frank Schroeder Lawrence Bruder Joe Stallmeyer Clempo Ag Herman Meese Doe Koch Rev. Bruder Louis Ludwig

Post-mortem ordered in Covington woman death

Coroner Riffe orders a post-mortem for Mrs. Mary Long 46 who died at St. Elizabeth Hospital Covington after sudden illness. Relatives cannot be located though papers show she recently lived in Maysville Ky where bankbooks reveal $2000 in deposits.

Mary Long St. Elizabeth Hospital Covington Riffe Maysville

Community Leaders Elected in Newport Church Society

The Men's Society of Corpus Christi Church elected A. Mucherowski as president, A Metzner as first secretary, Herman Weisling as treasurer, and Herman Meyer as banner carrier with George C. Remme as assistant along with Gernard Grote and William Bablehaus. Eureka Lodge Knights of Pythias to confer page rank on several candidates at hall Fourth and York streets this evening.

The Men's Society of Corpus Christi Church A. Mucherowski A. Metzner Herman Weisling Herman Meyer Banner Carrier George C. Remme Gernard Grote William Bablehaus Eureka Lodge Knights of Pythias Fourth York Streeta Newport

Contractor Files Claim for 408 in Belle Vue Hall Work

Benjamin Bowman, a Newport contractor, filed a claim in Campbell Court against the Associated Fraternal Societies of Belle Vue seeking 408 for work and materials on a Belle Vue hall construction.

Bull Benjamin Bowman Newport Campbell Court Associated Fraternal Societies Bellevue

Wife charges cruelty in Campbell Circuit Court case

Fan nie Maschinot sues Magistrate A. J. Maschinot of Ft. Thomas alleging cruelty. Petition filed yesterday in Campbell Circuit Court states they were married in February 1912.

Fannie Maschinot A. J. Maschinot Ft. Thomas Campbell Circuit Court

Man Held in Dayton Kentucky Insurance Scams Case

A man claiming to be C. Ez. Crane is held by Dayton Kentucky police on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses after reports that bogus insurance collectors canvassed the city. Chief Ortlieb made the arrest based on information from Mr. Hahn who lives near the police station. Covington officials report complaints of unauthorized insurance collectors.

C. Ez. Crane Dayton Elemine Ortlieb Hahn Covington

Women Protest Saloon License Cancelled in Covington

Women residents testified the Lewis burg saloon at Lewis and Montague streets was dis orderly leading Judge Cleary to cancel the license. The license had been issued to James Pickett and transferred to James Cody, a former detective.

Lewis and Montague Streets Lewisburg Judge Cleary Covington James Pickett James Cody

Overlooked Dollar Leads to Break-In Report

Memaber & Co. at 904 Madison Avenue Covington reported a storeroom burglary with $45 stolen from a cash register. Police noted thieves passed a counterfeit silver dollar at the firm, which was overlooked during the incident.

Memaber & Co Madison Avenue Covington

Newport Transfers Report of Property Transfers

John B Bads transfers to C P De Moss property on Isabelle street Newport. Country Club Realty Company to Mrs Ella James property in the Highlands. Morris Sunshien to Eila Goldberg property on Sixth Street Newport. Ella James to Country Club Realty Company property in Country Club subdivision. All sums listed as 1 or $1,826 as stated.

John B. Bads C. P. de Moss Isabelle Street Newport Country Club Realty Company Ella James The Highlands Morris Sunshien Eila Goldberg Sixth Street Country Club Subdivision

Officers Named for Holy Cross Auxiliary No. 91

Knights of St. John Holy Cross Auxiliary No. 91 elected new leaders with Rev. William Blees as spiritual adviser and Dr. J. A. Averdick as medical examiner. The slate included Miss Cena Dedden as past president and Miss Tillie Tensing as president, along with several vice presidents secretaries treasurer and trustees.

Holy Cross Knights of St. John William Blees J. A. Averdick Cena Dedden Tillie Tensing B. Grueter Elizabeth Theil Mary Jansen Catherine Mulcahy Catherine Reidy Mary Schreiver Sentinel Lydia Kerricin Guard Louisa Schweinefuss Mary Wendt Mary Budke Elizabeth Kroeger Anna Rebkamp Kate Kingsley

Covington Mayor Delays New Year Bans On Festivities

Mayor Phillipps remains non committal on a proposed lid for New Year events in Covington. He says the issue will not be considered until after Christmas, noting previous years allowed saloons and resorts to stay open past midnight.

Phillipps Covington

County files 118 back tax suits in Kenton Circuit Court

County Attorney Frank Hanlon filed 118 suits in Kenton Circuit Court against property owners for back taxes owed to the county and state. Amounts named range from 10 to 50 dollars.

Frank Hanlon Kenton

Lawyers Will Hear Kerr At Bar Association Meeting

The Kenton Bar Association holds its annual meeting tonight at 6 at the Covington Ind trial Club. Judge Charles Kerr of Lexington will give the principal address. After the banquet the annual election will be held.

Kenton Bar Association Covington Ind Charles Kerr Lexington

Newport coroner probes infant death on houseboat

Coroner Digby of Newport investigates the death of a infant found on a houseboat at Beech Street's foot in Newport. The mother identifies herself as Ella Keys.

Digby Newport Beech Street Ella Keys

City Sues Postal Telegraph Company Over Back Tax

City Solicitor Wolff filed suit against the Postal Telegraph and Cable Company for 600 dollars in delinquent business taxes. Newport city also won a 600 dollar verdict against the same firm for taxes this week.

Wolff Postal Telegraph and Cable Company Newport

Board May Enforce Vaccination Rule But Not Prosecute Parents

The Board of Education may refuse to admit unvaccinated children but cannot prosecute parents. Prosecution of parents must be done by the health department. Solicitor Bettman issued the opinion in light of new civil service laws regarding truant officers and department clerks. The statement was made yesterday by City Treasurer Bettman.

Board of Education Bettman Health Department

Debilitators Host Annual Banquet At Wiedemann’s

The Debilitators, a club of former sports stars, hold their annual banquet at Wiedemann's tonight. Key figures include Tony Mille and Amos Ho grebe, honoring those who gained fame in football and other sports.

Wiedemann's Wak Ducenee Tony Mille Amos Hogrebe

University of Cincinnati forms Public Speaking Club

The Public Speaking Club of the University of Cincinnati was organized yesterday. H. B. Cantor was elected president. Other officers elected were D. H. Grodsky as vice president and Nels J. Cohen as secretary treasurer.

University of Cincinnati H. B. Cantor D. H. Grodsky Nels J. Cohen

Thefts At 27 Churches Tied To Drunken Robber Frank Selser

Frank Selser 30, a traveling salesman from 1816 Pulte Street, confessed to robbing 27 church poor boxes and admitted thefts occurred while he was drunk. He said the Holy Name Church fire was linked to his drinking. Selser, arrested in Dayton, Ohio, will be arraigned in Municipal Court and face multiple church thefts list including Holy Cross and Sacred Heart.

Frank Selser Pulte Street Selser Chief Crim Holy Name Dayton Ohio Bell Seiser A. Blank Frank Charles Brown

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