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Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1913

Page

3

Death Toll in Fire in Five: Delay Search

A major fire at the home left many dead as officials opened temporary army headquarters on Eighth Street. Mayor Hunt ordered a full building department investigation with findings on locked exits and safety code violations.

Majeoig Malraed Selmood Meyer Asterth Hunt Shoddlen Ald Schmidt Jacob Bundell Sprake Wald Bulldie Eighth Street

Waite Plans City Post After Dayton Manager Role

Waite says he will not serve as city engineer until his Dayton term ends. He will stay in Cincinnati and travel to Payton for duties while awaiting reassignment.

Waite Dayton Cincinnati Payton

Guthrie Mentioned as U S Senator Candidate for Pennsylvania

Democrats in the U S House discuss backing George W. Guthrie for the Democratic nomination in Pennsylvania. Guthrie, former mayor of Pittsburgh, is serving as ambassador to Japan after being summoned by the President this summer.

United States House of Representatives Pennsylvania George W. Guthrie Pittebure Keystone Guthrie Japan

Outline of Government Ownership Plans for Telegraphs

Special to The America Washington December 16 The first outline of the bill for government ownership of telegraphs is disclosed by Representative Lewis of Maryland The bill would take over Western Union and Postal Telegraph lines and set up a government system by attaching telegraph instruments to telephone wires It aims to save at least 200000000 by avoiding purchase of telegraph companies An option under 900000000 would cover buying telephone systems A postage stamp payment method is proposed with a flat rate of one cent per word within 200 miles

America Washington Telegraph O Hines Wy Ktative Lewis Maryland Western Union Lewis

Poison Pen Charge Based On Letters

Special to The American Wilkesbarre Pa social workers post arrest of Miss Kate Davie and Mrs J Wallace over alleged "poison pen" letters. Davie heads a censorship group and is noted in Washington. Wallace, wife of a local physician, leads Florence Crittenden and the Hig Sister Club.

Americam Wilkesbarte Pal Etvic Kate Davie J. ‘Wallace Aula Davis Polden Mise Davie National Regulation League Washington Byureau Wallace Florence Crittenden Association Hig Sister’ Club

Three Die In Fire At West Side Apartment

Fire at a West Side apartment house in New York left three dead and three seriously hurt. Fireman Michael O'Sullivan fell from a ladder while attempting to rescue a comrade as Mrs Mary McManus and her son Thomas McManus perished. Mary McManus's sister Miss Mary McManus also died. Margaret Maurer threw her infant from a third story window but the child may die.

New ‘York Michael O'Sullivan West Side Mary McManus Thomas McManus Thomas McMannus Margaret Maurer

Land sale tops private real estate in London theaters cluster

The Duke of Bedford's Covent Garden freehold of about nineteen acres was sold today to Harry Labby-Deeley, Unionist MP, for many millions. The deal, the largest private real estate sale on record, includes the Royal Opera House, Drury Lane, Aldwych, Strand and Lyceum theaters, the National Sporting Club and Bow Street Police Court.

London Duke of Bedford Covent Garden Harry Malaby-Deeley House of Commons Royal Opera Drury Lane Aldych Strand Lyceum National Sporting Club Bow Street

Clark Accepts State Civil Service Role in Columbus

Joseph A. Clark, city paymaster, severed ties with the local office and moved to Columbus to serve as manager of the state civil service commission. He supervises municipal civil service and has jurisdiction over commissions in Hamilton, Butler, Clermont, and Warren Counties.

Joseph A. Clark Columbus State Civil Service Commission Hamilton Butler Clertmont Warren Counties

Labor Men Move to Revoke Bleekman Franchise

Union delegates from the Ladies Garment Workers defend thirteen members arrested during a picket at Wadsworth Garment Shop. A Galveston Labor Council official delivered congratulations to President Gompers of the A F L at the meeting. A follow up meeting of garment workers is set for Capital Hall tonight.

Cornell Ladies’ Garment Worker Union Wadsworth Garment Shop P & Ning Ativerton Washi Galveston, Labor Council Gomipers A. F. of L. Wae Foliew’ Garmhent Capital Hall

Hoosiers' Club Elects Officers for Winter Term

Officers were elected at a Hoosiers' Club meeting held January 9. Samuel Greatorex is president with Willam Grainger as vice president and Fred Walt as speaker. Other roles include Ben Lath as ex-president, J. Katenbrink secretary, Charles Koesterman financial secretary and treasurer, HM Weirtlake usher, F Barnes sergeant, William Notlind trustee, A Cain head of entertainment and degree team. The new administration plans an extensive winter program.

Hoosiers’ Club Samuel Greatorex Willam Grainger Fred Walt Ben Lath Katenbrink Charles Koesterman HM. Weirtlake F. Barnes William J. Notlind A. Cain

Five Thousand in Manpae City After Court Rulings

Special to The America. Kane iy el Dee reports that about 5000 workers will be in Manpae City by week’s end. Six men arraigned for speaking on streets without permits were fined. One cursed the judge and paid 500 dollars. the others 100 dollars each.

America Kane Iy el Dee Manpae City Tie Court Tie Kansas

United Kingdom License Transfer Approved for Keber to Behren

The license transfer from Frank Keber of 200 Colerain Avenue to Jaret Behren of 3253 Eastern Avenue was approved yesterday by the license consent board. Applications filed include John Matley moving from 1229 Cutter Street to the eve of Sixth and Lock Street and George F. Kort from 1216 Glenway Avenue to 3200 Glenway Avenue. The Jacob Mittner case decision was postponed until 10 o clock this morning.

Frank Keber Colerain Avenue Jaret Behren Eastern Avenue John Matley Cutter Street Sixth and Lock Street George F. Kort Glenway Avenue Jacob Mittner

Falls Dead On Street Near Home From Work

Benjamin Frater, 5, and Omar Baker of 1207 Cutter Street witnessed a man collapse on 427 Bayeriker Street. The deceased died in the afternoon from heart disease. body taken to the morgue.

Benjamin. Frater Omar Baker Cutter Treet Bayeriker Street

Cancer Threat Warns of Rising Death Toll at Founders Day

At Founders Day of the Ohio Mechanics Institute Dr E G Finke warned that unchecked cancer could surpass tuberculosis and typhoid in U S deaths within ten years. Dr Zinke cited radium as a possible cure but costly, with limits on adoption. Dr Merin introduced him and Jethro Mitchell spoke in the morning session.

Onio Mechanics’ Institute BE. G. Finke Zinke Athing A. L. Mer Jethro Mitchell

Detectives File Suit Over Bill for Porter Undertaker

Crawford and Myote detective agency filed in Common Pleas against William M Porter of West Court Street for 8869.50. The itemized charges include 8 a day for operative service, totaling 1,469.59 with credits applied. Louis B Fawyer represents Crawford and Pope.

William M. Porter West Court Street Crawford & Myote Conminion Pleas Porter Shane Winnipes Canada Porter Louis B. Fawyer Crawford & Pope

Labor Exemption Bill Faces Senate Support

Special to The Asuirtean reports the Home judiciary committee member says a labor exemption measure may be adopted. The bill, part of the antitrust program, would exempt from prosecution workers who join or enter wage-raising agreements through unions urged by the American Federation of Labor and supported by President Gorpers.

Washington Dee Memivere Home Judiciary Gorpers American Federation of Labor

Pardoned Slayer Heltman Gets Governor Cox Clemency

Anthonys Heltman of Tea County was pardoned today by Governor Cox after a fatal incident in Columbus. Heltman had been sentenced to five years for killing a man who knocked him to the floor for denying a drink at a bar.

Columbus Ohio Anthonys Heltman Cox Heltman Teas County

Girl Confesses Killing Suitor In Prison Admission

A girl testifies Delhave was her sweetheart and she shot him. A court did not accept her testimony, and the prisoner faces a long sentence.

Hypa Mint Ormerite M. Delhave Delhave

Lime Man Tells More About Love in Testimony

A garbled court record shows Lime Man recounting romance with Mrs Wears and a discussion over money. The exchange includes accusations of affection denied and a request for $4,000 tied to electric work, with scattered names and locations unclear.

Will Read Shakespeare at Sesttien Rite Cathedral

A public recital titled Will Read Shakespeare will be held Tuesday evening at the Sesttien Rite Cathedral. The event marks the first in a series of entertainments featuring readings of Shakespearean passages and related performances for attending families.

Hannibal Williame Venus IV

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