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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1913

Page

8

Ungodly Hurt Church by Presence Sermon Posits Devotion

Rev. Peter Robertson of Mohawk Presbyterian Church argued from Acts 2 47 that true church growth comes from those saved and born again joining in service to God. He warned against self denial of God and neighbor and described the devil as having a large church roll while Christ adds faithful believers whose names are in the Lambs Book of Life.

Peter Robertson Mohawk Presbyterian Church Sid Sons of God Jesus Christ

Spiegel Contemplates 40 City Appointments Limit

The incoming administration weighs the civil service limits as Solicitor Bettman explains that Mayor-elect Spiegel will have fewer than 40 appointive posts to fill. The list includes directors of public service and safety, health and park boards, university officials, and clerical roles for multiple city offices.

Bettman Spiegel Public Service Board of Health Board of Park Commissioners University Civil Service Commissioners City ‘Council Public Service and Safety

Won't Block Court Says Secretary Trounstine

Secretary Oscar Trounstine of the Ohio Huricine Society said last night no definite steps were taken to block the proposed plan of social agents to establish a court domestic relations. He noted it had not been decided that such action would be taken and that if the plan interferes with society work they would oppose it, though they are not yet certain their work would be hindered.

Oscar. Trounstine Ohio Huricine Society Trounstine Kroger

Funeral for Captain Joseph H. Cotton Tomorrow

Newport December 14 The funeral of Captain Joseph H. Cotton aged 76 will be held tomorrow. Cotton built Newport's first trolley line in the United States and during the Civil War organized and commanded a New York engineers company.

Newport R. L Joseph H. Cotton Cotton United States New York Company of Engineers

Kentucky press meeting programs released

Lexington Ky December 14 The midwinter meeting of the Kentucky Press Association will take place December 29 and 30 with speakers including Cc S Clark of Cincinnati Harry Giovannoli of Lexington and Henry S Barker President of Kentucky State University.

Lexington Kentucky Press Association Cc. S. Clark Cincinnati Harry Giovannoli Henry S. Barker Kentucky State University

Kroger Built a Grocery Empire From Humble Start

In McClure's January issue Edward Mott Woolley profiles Cincinnati merchant B. H. Kroger, founder of Kroger Grocery and Baking Co. and Provident Savings Bank. The piece chronicles his rise from a teen store manager earning 12 a week to a 200-store empire, his bold price tactics, aggressive advertising, and hands-on approach to product quality.

McClure Edward Mott Woolley B. H. Kroger Kroger Grocery and Baking Company Provident Savings Bank and Trust Company Cincinnati Theodore. Havemeyer Kroger Russia Havemeyer New York Metropolis Ohio Kentucky St. Louis

Municipal dance allows modified tango despite bans

The city will permit tango at the December 28 Christmas dance if performed in a non objectionable form. Four couples were asked to stop the tango seen in Chicago. at the Saturday night event 800 people attended and nearly all danced the modified tango.

Chicago

Waite Silent On Plans For Ruling Dayton City Manager

H M Waite city engineer of Cincinnati and new Dayton city manager designate declined to discuss selections or reveal plans. He was surprised friends by appointment news and is MIT graduate who joined the Big Four system after leaving school. Waite has held railroad posts and was vice president and chief engineer of Clinchfield Coal Co at Dante West Virginia. He is brother to M R Waite and grandson of former US Supreme Court Chief Justice Waite. James Barlow Cincinnati assistant city engineer is expected to accompany him to Dayton.

H. M. Waite Cincinnati Dayton Waite Massachusetts Institute of Technology Big Four Railroad Cincinnnati Clinchfield Coal Company Dante W.va M. R. Waite United States Supreme Court James ¥. ‘Barlow

Christmas Carols Planned at Fountain Square

Fountain Square hosts a first city wide Christmas Eve carol event with 1000 school children. The Cincinnati Woman's Club sponsors the plan and presents a Yuletide program. Gifts are being distributed at the main library for a December 20 children’s program by the Woman's Club.

Fountain Square Cincinnati Woman's Club Woman's Club

Schoolmaster’s Club to Discuss Education Reforms in January

The present administration’s reforms on Ohio education will be debated at the upcoming January meeting of the Schoolmaster’s Club. Teachers recently discussed the new child labor law, with opinions divided on its impact.

Ohio

Weather Lifts Spirits and Spurs Winter Trade

The cold spell boosts holiday cheer as people crowd streetcars and department stores. Snowy scenes crown Santa as winter goods fly off shelves and fur and shoe retailers report brisk business. Coal orders surge while the Ice Man rests through a prosperous season.

Herr Santa Claus

Ohio man and girl face Mann white slave act charges

Special to The American reports C B Pence and Eunice Neville 18 of Marion Ohio are under arrest in Louisville on charges under the Mann white slave act. Neville, who vanished November 14, reportedly admitted identity and work in a cabaret while Pence, from Columbus Grove, faces probable charges. Neville’s father, John Neville, aided by Cincinnati police, pursued the case.

Louisville C. B. Pence Eunice Neville Marion Ohio Jed Pence John Neville Cincinnati Eunicée Neville Vence Columbus Grove

Dane Julian Mathisen Held on Juvenile Delinquency Charge

Detectives Pflug and Luhn arrested Julian Mathisen a 35 year old Dane at the Star hotel on a charge of promoting juvenile delinquency. The accusation was filed by Clarke E. Smith of Newport Kentucky.

Pflug Luhn Julian Mathisen The Star Hotel Clarke E. Smith Newport

Stahl Revenge Sparked McAleer Capitolizing From Boston Club

Special to The American reports Jake Stahl as the immediate cause of James McAleer stepping down as Boston club president. Stahl planned revenge by voting as a stockholder against McAleer to remove him from the $10 000 a year presidency.

Boston Althou Jake Stahl James McAleer Jake McAleer

Atlanta man held on robbery charge

Eugene Nelson of Atlanta is held on a charge of attempted robbery after an alleged purse snatching attempt on Mrs. Frederick Fuchs of 965 Hill Street. Police describe the suspect and say Nelson was arrested following the incident.

Eugene Nelson Atlanta Nelson Frederick Fuchs Hill Street

Death of Gustav Weyl At 312 Ludlow Avenue

Gustav Weyl 85 a retired merchant of 312 Ludlow avenue died Saturday while awaiting an ambulance. Acting Coroner Tibbies ruled the death as due to apoplexy confirming the cause after pronouncing yesterday.

Gustav Weyl Ludlow Avenue Weyl

Water main breaks threaten Covington water supply

A major water main on the Alexandria pike broke, risking a Covington famine like Cincinnati. The city will be inconvenienced for about 48 hours while Newport provides temporary relief via the Fourth street bridge pipe. Officials warn residents to conserve water as Covington works to repair the line.

Alexandria Pike Covington Cincinnati Newport Fourth Street Phillips

Kenton Bar backs Judge Cochran retention in Covington

The Kenton County Bar Association urged retaining Federal District Judge A M F Cochran. A plan to divide the district to appoint a second judge was discussed. The association met Saturday night naming O M Rodgers as president, M H McLean as vice president, Collins Lee as secretary, and O H Roetkin as treasurer.

Kenton County Bar Association A. M. F. Cochran Covington Bar Association Cochran O. M. Rodgers M. H. McLean Collins Lee O. H. Roetkin

Open Covington Newport Saloon Traffic Draws Crowds

Crowds of Cincinnatians flooded Covington and Newport seeking thirst remedies as sunny weather spurred visitors from Ohio. Saloons reported brisk business while police records showed few arrests, indicating orderly streets despite large crowds.

Covington Newport

Theft reports disturb Covington including Lyric theater attempt

Covington police logged several thefts yesterday. Patrolman Lynch blocked an attempted break at the Lyric theater on Madison Avenue and the suspect fled through a rear door. Crigier & Crigier warehouse on Scott Street was burgled with whisky stolen. Propertied losses included two dozen eggs and a lap robe from Joseph Pieper’s car. A stranger deceived Emma Jackson at 198 East Eleventh Street to steal $5 for heat. A Bush Street resident reported a $65 theft by a similar con artist.

Covington Lyric Theater Madison Avenue Crigier & Crigier Scott Street Joseph Pieper Emma Jackson East Eleventh Street Shannon Bush Street

Deaths in Covington Last Week

Deaths in Covington last week include William M. Sorrell Julie Southgate William Thompson Benjamin Dunkle Charles L. Secrest John B. Kroger Marie Knechelmann and Samuel Kienar.

Covington William M. Sorrell Julie Southgate William Thompson Benjamin Dunkle Charles L. Secrest John B. Kroger Marie Knechelmann Samuel Kienar

Rev W F Taylor Speaks On Social Christianity at Y M C A

Rev W F Taylor will address Covington’s Men's Bible Class at the Railway Y M C A tonight at 6 o clock on Social Christianity International Rivalry. Railroad men are invited to attend.

W. F. Taylor Railway Y. M. C. A Seventeenth Street Madison Avenue Covington

Kenton County Grand Jury Expected Today

A final report from the seven week Kenton County special grand jury in Seaview is anticipated. Gambling indictments are expected to be among the findings amid widespread speculation about the contents. The current grand jury has set a Northern Kentucky record for length of service.

Kenton County Seaview Kentucky

Covington Briefs On Deaths And Christmas Aid

Relatives of Mollie Long ordered her body shipped to Maysville after her death at St Elizabeth hospital. Coroner Riffe to hold an inquest today into the death of Joseph Herzog 28 an ironworker who fell at Baverton Brewing Company plant Saturday. Citizens of Covington to assist in sending Christmas baskets to the poor.

Mollie Long St. Elizabeth Hospital Covington Harry Donnelly Maysville Riffe Josehp Herzog Baverton Brewing Company

Will Approve Transfer of Depot Right

The Union Depot and Terminal Company will ratify at today's board meeting a proposal to turn over the depot portion of its franchise to a business men committee appointed by President Edwards of the Business Men's Club. Archibald S. White arrives from New York to attend meetings and possible conferences. The railroads have not responded pending Interstate Commerce Commission decisions on freight rate increases.

John E. Breekman Union Depot and Terminal Company Edwards Business Men's Club Union Depot Company Archibald White New York Bleekman Cincinnati Committee of Citizens Ways and Means Committee of Council Depot Company Chamber of Commerce Depot Committee Federated Improvement Associations Interstate Commerce Commission

French President Poincare May Visit the United States

A Paris dispatch reports talks of an exchange visit between President Poincare of France and President Wilson of the United States. The suggestion aims to show link between the two republics and received favorable comment. Wilson has extended a cordial invitation to Poincare and Madame Poincare, though no immediate visit is planned.

Paris France Poincare Wilson United States Jean Jusserand Myron T. Herrick Madame Poincare

Plans More Murders Declared by Mexican Bandit in Utah Mine

Ralph Lopez, a Mexican desperado hiding in a Bingham Canyon mine, told Sam Rogers a mine boss he would kill a few more men before dying. Lopez has already committed six murders and warned of further violence while seeking refuge in the tunnels.

Bingham Utah Ralph Lopez

Plan better schools speakers discuss rural Ohio efficiency

City Club members heard Edith Campbell Emily W McVea J M Withrow and Frederick A King from the Columbus school survey discuss methods to boost efficiency in Ohio schools especially rural districts.

Ohio City Club Edith Campbell Emily W. McVea J. M. Withrow Frederick A King Columbus

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