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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1913
Page
2
The pope lies bedridden after learning Cardinal Rampolla has died. Rome reports the pope requested truth from officials about Rampolla’s role, while Cardinal Merry Del Val and Monsignor Mressan moved to comfort him. Rampolla had been linked to church unity efforts.
Complainants Harry Poole and August Machel, drivers of a two horse wagon, sue for damages after a collision with a street car on Harrison avenue. Poole seeks 2308 for injuries and 2250 for medical and pain. Michel claims head injuries and multiple rib fractures, seeking 7506 damages.
Epstein sues Frederick Schroeder in Common Pleas Court for 2500 claiming an August 13 assault near the saloon doorway harmed him with chest blows and a left arm gash leaving a permanent scar. Epstein, once Schroeder's partner at 512 From Street, seeks damages.
Special to The American reports a tragic incident in Speermore Oklahoma as Samuel Bealmer dies after his wife gives birth to twins this afternoon. Further details are scarce in the fragment.
Captain George Voorhies father of Mrs. James J. Haggin was buried in Lexington after dying in New York. Maggs and his wife transported the body to Lexington in a private car.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and places but lacks coherent events. It shows scattered references to individuals, locations, and numbers, needing clearer readable context to extract a valid news item.
A fragmentary birth column names many households and individuals such as Renpebeey Bier Givi to Remi dat, James Seton Street, 226 Hackberry Street, Henry Heiner, Robert and Jennie Teavh, Catherine Breoke, and others. The text includes numerous street addresses and family names, indicating a community notice of births and relationships. The passage ends with a bold statement SHE WILL BE HERE SOON.
In Washington reports Major General Thomas H. Barry is favored as successor to General Leonard Wood whose term ends April 22. Secretary of War Garrison has authority to appoint, with Barry seen as the likely choice despite past criticism of Wood’s appointment for not being a West Point graduate.
Municipal Court dismissed charges against Mrs. W. P. Monahan wife of a dentist at 311 West Seventh Street. The allegedly bad check for a department store was made good by the cashier and the case ends with payment.
Dispatches report the death of Ruth Stoddard daughter of Mr Stoddard. She resided in Dayton and Magne in Detroit Michigan. The notice notes her father’s residence and lists the family as connected to the Dayton area. The obituary emphasizes the family links and local ties.
The funeral for John W. Thomas Jr. who died at home will be held Friday. Thomas was president of the Nashville, Chattanooga and other lines. The note mentions Nashville and railroad connections in a tentative date fragment.
The North German ship Liegd Breame o- Jombus is christened in Danzig today and will make its first voyage in August.
State Fire Marshals opened a rigid inquiry into the Salvation Army Workingmen's Hotel fire at 1608 Freeman Avenue. Investigators questioned Coleman Salmond Kohl and other hotel witnesses about possible arson and prior threats. Meyer, the suspect, admitted threats but denied starting the blaze. Police expect coroner inquest into five deaths and grand jury review if arson proof emerges.
A sympathy walkout by hotel workers in Cleveland spreads to waiters at the Statler, Hol-lenden, and Colonial hotels. Caterers and bellboys join the action. managers say service remains open despite the strike.
Dayton Ohio reports Doris Stevens organizer of the Montgomery County Suffrage Association resigns to move to Washington and serve the Congressional Union, a unitary bureau focused on legislative strategy.
New York December 17 arrangements for the installation of the paintings sculptures and other treasures willed by Tenjamin Altman to the Metropolitan Museum of Art have been completed. Five galleries filled with musical instruments will be given over to the Altman display. The collection probably will be ready for exhibition next spring.
A jar of whipped cream exploded at Goldberg's restaurant in Canton on December 17 at 2. The event caused panic among patrons who mistook it for a bomb. No injuries reported.
Robert H. McCleary, 69, who died at his room in the Seventh Avenue Hotel, will be buried tomorrow. He was among the pioneer hotel proprietors of the state.
Common Pleas Judge Gorman directed a verdict for the defendant in the alienation suit brought by Mrs. Alice Henson against Mrs. Anna Gline of 1713 Vine Street. The judge ruled the evidence showed no cause for action and dismissed the case, with Henson seeking $6,000 damages for alleged loss of affection.
Professor William H. Taft departed Allerstown Pennsylvania tonight for New Haven Connecticut following his speech to the Masonic fraternity. The Masonic lodge Jordan Lodge had its inauguration last night as Taft prepared to continue his journey.
Two large Newport water users Evergreen Cemetery Association and Heidelberg resort say insufficient pressure forces them to contract with Union Light Heat and Power. Union sources water from Covington Reservoirs Ft Thomas, pumping to a standpipe to ensure Newport Highlands residents have pressure.
Samuel DeMoss a farmer was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Rachford of Alexandria Campbell county after a complaint by Mrs Mary Freese mother of 16 year old Annie Freese He was held in County Court yesterday for the grand jury in the sum of 1000 dollars.
A wife, Corp. Alien Cook, was granted a divorce yesterday from Clarence C. Cook of Newport amid allegations of cruel treatment. Judge Yungbiat issued the decree after a brief hearing with no additional testimony. Pearl Fogel sues William Fogel in Campbell Circuit Court alleging cruel treatment.
A fire yesterday in Independence Kenton County damaged the center of the business district. Fire Chief Lempker of Covington estimated the loss between eight and ten thousand dollars, with insurance on the destroyed buildings and stock not more than five thousand dollars.
Rev T W Barker of Taylor Street Methodist Church appeals to old friends and relatives to visit and renew acquaintances. He has many Newport connections not seen for years and hopes to find them, noting it may take years to locate everyone as many have married and changed names.
The Santa Claus Association based at the Elks Temple Newport reports daily letters from poor residents in Campbell County. Each plea is investigated and the fund overseen by A. N. Larkin, treasurer, shows total collections of $900 to date.
Rev. Frederick Knapp pastor of St. John's German Evangelical church Newport is critically ill. Family members were summoned to his bedside at the German Deaconess hospital where he suffers from complications of injuries sustained in a runaway accident seven months ago.
James P. Cody former city detective pleaded guilty in the Kenton Circuit Court to maintaining a nuisance and was fined 100 dollars. He formerly ran Brasmore's Garden. Witnesses urged leniency by signing a petition to Prosecutor R G Williams. The judge Cleary ordered the place closed several days earlier.
Attorneys for several industrial insurers appeared in Covington police court to defend agents charged with failing to pay 4 percent city premiums on all prelatures collected. Read by agreement, cases were continued until January 11 for hearing before Judge-elect Edmonds.
Marriage licenses issued yesterday in Covington to Fred Bonkamp 26 of Newport and Rose Volmer 32 of Covington. Jack Fleck 32 and Ola May Barnes 20 of Surlington Ky received licenses with Barnes’s father giving consent.
The Sunny Side Mutual Aid Society in Covington elected officers at Gruenich's hall yesterday. President John Melrose, vice president Anton Kruse, secretary Fred Buhr, and treasurer Hen Aldemeyer were named. board members include George Winkler and Berty Henderson.
John Cantrill received an indeterminate sentence of one to five years in the Frankfort Reformatory for attempting to kill 16 year old Carrie Fugate last August in Kenton Circuit Court. Hugh Creelman pleaded guilty to cutting with intent to kill Joseph Vail of Covington and was fined 168 dollars after claiming he was unconscious at the time.
Covington brief item notes half price streetcar rides for children going to and from school in Kenton and Campbell counties. A civic dinner for Mayor Phillips and city commissioners in Ft. Mitchell is postponed due to illness of City Commissioner-elect Harry Percival. G H Schlueter appointed in Kenton County Court to administer the estate of his father in law Ben G Klare, a former Covington patrolman.
Members of the Covington Turners' Society will host a barn dance at Turner Hall on New Year's Eve. Committee in charge includes Harry Rauch Ed Lange Harry Schummer Leslie Roth and Robert Roth.
Report from Chicago notes Dick Wah May infant son of Mr and Mrs George Way May christened with three thousand dollars spent. One hundred attendees, grand banquets feature bird's nest ginger wine and other delicacies. Papa Moy Wey a Chinese importing company manager paid two thousand dollars.
Frances Hinere sues for 69000 alleging Walter Nieman promised marriage after intending final divorce from wife Cora Jame Nieman. The case names Mre Frances Hinere, Mra. Peckham wife of Frederick A. Peckham, and other parties including Mrs. Cora Nieman. Peckham denies contemplating divorce and was previously married to actress Cora.
A woman sue s a language school teacher Francisco de Soler at the Mergan tile library building alleging insolvency after their separation on January 18 1973. She says she has relied on her mother for support and seeks relief from the court.
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