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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1913

Page

2

Morgan School Principal Flinn Laid To Rest

Hundreds of paddled children and mourners attended the funeral for Morgan School Principal Brian K Flinn born November 10 1845 Indian Hill who served in the Civil War as a Squirrel Hunter. He taught at Jefferson School Corryville Ninth District and died recently leaving a widow two sons Charles L Flinn Lawrence L Flinn and a daughter Edna P McClure and five grandchildren.

Brian K Nat Morgan Indian Hill Jefferson School Corryville Edna FP McClure Charles Br Lawrence L. Flinn, Ie Springfield

Missing Whisky Probe Points to Evidence Handling

A flawed investigation surfaced regarding how whisky seized as evidence in Howard Epstein's case was moved and replaced. Lieutenant Reidel led the Sunday arrest for violating the Nyinior license law, with questions about the substitution of an item.

Cash Howard Epstein Reidel Ep‘Mein Munletpat

Water main burst floods Rookwood area scene

A damaged water main near Rookwood Pressing Burst caused flooding and disruption. Officials cited an iron pipe failure and stressed the need for repairs as crews assessed the scene and investigated timing and cause.

Real Estate Transfers in Madisonville Area Noted

Manuscript briefs show transfers and mortgages in Madisonville including parcels on Ma Sentral Avenue and Clifford Place subdivision. Names such as Lee Leford, Aha TK, and Minnie Hopp Bot are cited with various lot measurements and street references, alongside mortgage mentions and uncertain dates.

Tee Pethmae Te Otte Niakhar Tani Cma Einie Rearinge Arent SF Hamae Ea Fiathywine Ane Derainien Land Ted Gaitertit Clifford Piace Rona Mo Gregory Cmilde Straet Iehr Minnie Hopp Rogers Andres Orla Regie Neutaial Benget Fiat Naormann Muale Torii Willads FL Weber

Ohio Sunday Saloon Law Amendment Plan Dropped

John Schwab, president of the German American A las, proposed amending the Ohio Sunday saloon law. The plan was dropped after an attorney general opinion said petitions may be introduced only at a regular session.

John Schwab Allanes Ohio Hogan

Christmas drive aims to raise funds for club projects

A local bid to fund the Christman rackets program shows receipts totaling 790.80, bringing the year’s total to 1,993.40. The committee still needs 8,006.60 to meet a 29,600 goal, with donations from churches and individuals listed in the day’s totals.

County board approves road repairs and bids

The county board rejected a contract revocation and opened new bids for road work on Wax Road and Vive Mile Road. William Kinstore’s bridge project on Vive Mile Road at a cost of 188 was accepted. Specifications for Ducan Gap road repair 2178 were approved. A macadamizing petition on Harrison Brookville pike near Harrison to Indiana state line was referred to the surveyor for study and report.

Enue Mill Road Cleves Ducan Gap Harrison Brookville Pike Indiana State

Births in Oregon Towns Revealed by Local Notices

A fragmented birth notice lists many new additions in Oregon areas with parental names and street addresses. Entries mention infants to Willain and Loraine Watteriig, Frank and Clare Weaver, and several other couples, tied to specific streets and city blocks.

Willain Amd Loraine Watteriig Oregon de Thomas Rise Mebermott Keaan Sixth Street Frank Clare Weaver Aid Marie Lehisldt Moore Anna Herenberg Nikoda Sackareith See Mary Heuder Pring Willian Bessie Brown James Sarah Bodine Rick Stanley Lillian Bennett Wehrman Evenue Earl Katheryn Wagner Millsbrar Ateting Fey Joseph Norma Babey Wrene Prank Julia Doggen Clay Athent John Mathilda Herweh Bim Athert Flor Cérila Zadekw Oat West To. Bates Jane Kegre Gay Water Etreet A ‘ Hey Ptheer Haa Gieditne Abies Vo Wives Alod PMR Poy. Maynont

Schmidt Insanity Plea Faces Murder Trial

Hans Meteraldt, convicted killer of Anna Aumuller, disrupts proceedings as defense aims to prove lifelong insanity. Father Heinrich Schmidt testifies of family violence and suicide attempts, while court observers await the jury's decision in this Hauser case in New York.

Aged man dies after fall from second story window

Patrick Cain, aged resident at 850 Lincoln Avenue, died last night from injuries after plunging from a second story window. The death is being investigated by Coroner Foertmeyer. Cain had been suffering dementia and was under care of Dr. Kiely. He lived with his daughter Mrs. Charles Mathews. the accident occurred in the home where others were present.

Olcott Wad Schmitt Heinrich Schmidt Germany Bhadler Shui Patrick Ain. Ts Lincoln Avenue WE Kiely Cain Iris Charles ‘Mathews Foertmeyer

Unidentified man found injured near Stop 20 in Cincinnati

A dark clothed male about 26 years old was found unconscious near Stop 20 on the Cincinnati line in Lawrence. He had a fracture of the skull and a fractured leg, condition described as serious. no identification yet.

Cipeinnad Lawrence Aurore Ted Nat T. W. Raymond Cincinnati Raymond Miss Shannon Atlantic Panhabas Tach Chabantad

Suit Case Stolen Despite Conversation With Clerk

A traveler reported a stolen suit case yesterday after a brief chat with a department store employee in New York. The missing bag, described as a standard travel case, disappeared during the encounter.

Cenceiie Dalemman New York Haviin Nobel Yemploye Wien Tured

Fire from Chimney Sparks Damage Home on Wert Avenue

A chimney fire at Margaret Frei Senberg’s home at 116 Wert Sixth Avenue caused a small amount of damage to the roof yesterday. Fire units reported a wet fire causing minor smoke and water damage but no injuries.

Homie Af Mte Margaret Freisenberg

Will aid Winton Place car service in mall area

Assistant Postmaster General Stuart has ordered an electric mall car system for Winton Place. The start date of operation is not announced.

Stuart Winton Place

Miss Shannon Models in Paris Sketches for Chabas Project

Miss Shannon, a striking variety artist, performs at Keith’s this week in Heptember Morn and November Mourning burlesque concepts. T. W. Raymond of Cincinnati previously painted her miniature, leading Chabas to seek her for a Paris based study that spanned five weeks of sketches before traveling back to New York.

Shannon Dons Spelieve Idling Poing Artiate Raymond Miss Shannon Chabas New York Paris Shannon

Injunction Bars Spouse From Spending Estate in Divorce Case

Mrs. Erma K. Pinaport seeks divorce alleging dissipation and cruelty. A temporary injunction restrains husband from spending any part of a legacy or estate as the suit proceeds in the court at 140 Ninth Street.

Caen Umpust Plaepohl Weet Ninth Street Eny Thes Borin Pal Raward Plaxpont Erdeg Erma K. Pinaport Reed Beem

Thieves Use Wagon Loot Home for Phonograph Raid

Thieves entered the home of Chars Palm at 766 Caritele Avenue through an open door. They loaded a phonograph and 30 records onto a wagon and drove away, nearly under the noses of pedestrians last night.

Chars Palm Caritele Avenue Pedemriniks

Provident Savings Bank Declares 5 Percent Dividend

At a directors meeting the Provident Savings Bank and Trust Company declared a semi annual dividend of 5 percent payable January 2 1914 to stockholders of record December 20 1913. Directors also voted to give all employees 7 percent of annual salaries as a Christmas present.

I of Provident Savings Bank & Trust Company

Missing man sought by relatives in December search

Relatives of Lee Ramsey, 26, reported missing from his hometown in December 1912. Police aided the search yesterday, describing the last sighting as a man wearing a blue velvet coat, soft blue hat, and tan shoes.

Lee Ramsey Vetreet Hig Tome Vince Fie Sere Kanatey

American Girl Suspected as Spy in Italy

An American opera singer, daughter of Silas Marcus MacVane of Harvard, is reportedly under surveillance in Rome amid suspicions she is a French spy. MacVane alleges she was targeted as she performed with a grand opera company touring the south.

Italy Iperial Cxile Rome Beir Mist Macv Daugheter Silas Marcus MacVane Profes Sor'emerites Harvard Une Taltan MacVane Photine Nelson Mins South

Employed Members Receive Christmas Fund Gift

Members of the Business Man's Club will receive cash Christmas presents from the fund. Checks are being received for the fund and will be apportioned according to each employee's length of service with the club.

Falls Down Stairs Injures Home Cook

Annie Cunningham age 80 employed as a cook in the home of Joseph Sin at 2365 Aphara Avenue fell down a flight of stairs last night and was found unconscious by a servant who notified the employer. She was taken to Christ Hospital for treatment.

Annie Cunningham Joseph Sin Aphara Avenue Sift Chriat Hospital

Apology Not Halt Probe Into Officers Dinner

Special to The American reports that officers of the Order of Caraban sent apologies to President Wilson and Secretary Garrison. The dinner included satire aimed at Cabinet members and public officials. Rear Admiral Howard led the apologies and repudiated a press agent's prewritten stories about the event.

Washington Order of Caraban Wilson Garrison Howard Philippine

Reckless Driving Charge After Horse and Wagon Collision

Charles J. Roberts aged 48 of Linton Avenue Oakley suffered minor injuries when his horse and wagon collided with a cle owned by former Mayor Keller on Madison road. Roberts was taken to the city hospital and a charge of reckless driving was filed.

Charles J. Roberts Linton’ Avenue Oakley Keller Paxley Madison Road

Deaths and addresses from an early 20th century notice

Fragmentary death notice listing individuals with partial names and ages, plus scattered street addresses such as Myrtle avenue and 1902, 1940 Broadway, Keene and Burdette avenues. The text includes references to Lydia Willige aged 18 and other unclear identifiers.

Ctra Fitenes Delta Re Miohaws Lydia Willige Myrtle Avenue Keene Ne Peara Mad Anthony Street Burdette Avenue Marthacae Broadway

Funds needed in Covington Santa Claus drive

The Covington Santa Claus headquarters at K of P Hall on Fourth street buzzed with activity as letters to Santa poured in and gifts were sent. The Santa Claus Association seeks more funds to cover preparations for a public Christmas tree event on the Post Office grounds Christmas Eve and has over $600 pledged with money sent to Hugh Colville at the German National Bank.

K. of P.hall Fourth Street Santa Claus Santa Claus Association Hugh Colville German National Bank

Fingers Lost In Saw Accident At Cincinnati Plant

Harold Mullikin of 1748 Banklink Street Covington lost two fingers on his right hand while operating a circular saw at the George H Jung Advertising Company plant 117 West Canal Street Cincinnati last night.

Harold Mullikin Banklink Street Covington George H. Jung Weet Canal Street Cincinnati

The American Opens New Kentucky Office in Covington

The American opens a new branch at the southeast corner of Ninth and Madison streets Covington. News matter and subscriptions will be received there and newsboys supplied. Telephone South 3954 to reach this office.

the American Ninth and Madison Streets Covington T ‘Telephone

Barber Held for Grand Jury in Stabbing Case

William Simpler a barber of Newport was held for the grand jury yesterday in the Police Court on a charge of cutting with intent to kill Frank Dean. Bond fixed at 1900 dollars. The quarrel over drink payments led to Dean being stabbed three times in a Newport tavern.

William Simpler Newport Frank Dean Dean Simpler

Kenton Historical Association Incorporation Filed

The Kenton Historical Association filed articles of incorporation in Covington to collect preserve and publish historical records. The incorporators include Kate Scudder Jeanie McKee Kate Stevenson Luella Boyd Andrew Collins Laurie J Blakely and Harry Mackay.

Kenton Historical Association Covington Kate Scudder Jeanie McKee Kate Stevenson Luella Boyd Andrew ©. Collins Laurie J. Blakely Harry Mackay

Funeral for Charles Creighton Held in Covington Home

Funeral services for Charles Creighton, who died last week in Albuquerque New Mexico, will be held today at the home of his sister Mrs John Morand in Covington. Kenton county commissioners yesterday accepted the new map and plat book showing property owners and locations. Engineer ONeil of Lexington prepared the work at a cost of 7000 dollars.

Charles. Creighton Albuquerque N. OM John Morand Covington Kenton County O'Neil Lexington

Cowens Sues Railway for 10000 Damages in Kenton Court

Samuel Cowens filed for $10,000 damages against the South Covington Cincinnati Street Railway Company and others. The case went to trial yesterday in the Kenton Circuit Court before Judge Harbeson and a jury. It arises from suits already tried.

Samuel Cowens South

Bank Sues For 3250 In Kenton Court

The First National Bank of Covington filed two suits in Kenton Circuit Court seeking 450 from Hi A Whitney and D Ferguson on a promissory note and 2800 from D Ferguson on another note.

First National Bank of

Judge Sets Trials in Several Criminal Cases

Judge Frank M. Tracy scheduled multiple criminal trials. Oscar Schneider faces December 30 for felonious conversion. Henry Potts is set for December 19 on robbery charges. Charles M. Garvey, charged with receiving stolen goods, had trial postponed to January 14 due to missing witnesses.

Frank M. Tracy Oscar Schneider Henry Potts Charles M. Garvey

Kennedy Case Ends as Jury Fails to Reach Verdict

A Perry Kennedy jury discharged by Judge Walter Cleary in Kenton County Court after failing to agree on a verdict in the concealed weapons case. This marks Kennedy’s second trial with an unsuccessful jury verdict.

Perry Kennedy Walter Cleary Kenton Kennedy

Rhodes Fined $25 After Newport Disorderly Conduct Charge

Frank Rhodes of 17 York Street was arraigned in Newport Police Court on a disorderly conduct charge filed by his wife. Mrs Rhodes urged dismissal but the court proceeded with the case and Rhodes was fined $25.

Frank Rhodes York Street Jaeginten Newport

Root Declines Pursuit of Presidency

Washington December 16 Senator Mibu foont of New York today renounced all ambition to be President of the United States. He said he would not accept the nomination and hinted his political career was drawing to a close. Observers thought Root might retire from the Senate though he did not state this directly.

Hoertal Washington Mibu Foont New York United States

Interurban Terminal Question At Dinner Meeting

The Interurban electric partway service committee of the Husinexe Men's Club will meet at noon to discuss interurban terminal matters. City leaders including Mayor-elect Spiegel and City Folietter-elect Schoenle will attend a dinner with civic committees to consider the same terminal issue.

Husinexe Men's Club Spiegel Schoenle

Hearing Continued for Annette Corbett over Dress Theft

Annette Corbett, 19, of 1915 Burdette Avenue, had her Municipal Court hearing continued to December 26. Police, led by Detectives Gernhardt and Genter, said she was arrested Monday on a complaint by Arms & Doepke Co. officials alleging she stole a dress.

Annette Corbett Burdette Gernhardt and Genter Arms & Doepke Co

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