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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1913
Page
2
The Santa Claus Theater plans benefit performances by AG Inc to aid a fund. Tickets go on advance sale tomorrow. Volunteers include theater management and performers. A large letter drive solicits addresses to ensure every child is helped. Donations total 2598.50 with numerous individual gifts listed from Roanoke and beyond.
Mrs Schneider widow of 7H died of heart failure in the chapel of the Little Sisters of the Poor on Riddle Road Featertay. She lived at the home.
Testimony in New York case of George Mundy argues he was insane when he killed his wife Leona Mundy. Miss Katherine Ammen, mother of the slain woman, testifies Mundy wished for money and mocked doctors while planning to kill himself. Doctors describe Mundy as soul exhausted and mentally tired, with prior threats and attempts. Proceedings adjourn to 4 pm for further examination.
An injunction blocks First National Bank from paying a certified check for 150 600 dollars given by Breeds Elliott and Harrison to guarantee a bid for bonds. The Toledo Iscara of Education dispute centers on whether the bonds were a valid obligation of the city. Brokers say they refused the bonds and the school board may seek forfeiture from the check.
Spectalte reports Mitchel plans for the retirement of Rhinelander Waldo with a likely final conference between Mayor Elect Johns Purroy Mitchel and advisers. No party candidate yet as talks consider extending term and power for a new police commissioner. Mitchel aims to avoid attacks during early administration while other nominations may come from outside major parties.
Cablegram received by the French Colonial office reports Ambrim Island in the New Hebrides has altered in form due to recent eruptions. Lava streams overwhelmed the Ian Hospital and damaged many business houses.
Special to The American reports the Vulcan Mine of the Rocky Mountain Fuel Company in Newcastle collapsed with 46 dead. By tonight 37 bodies had been recovered and work to remove the remaining nine bodies from the shafts was nearly finished.
The Miks lodge hosts its annual farmer dance at the order’s home on Him street tonight. The auditorium will be decorated and prizes are offered for the best rural arrangement by judges Mel Wuest Phil Spaeth S ham George M Schott and Arthur Mare Harris.
The United States spent 792,989 to raise the Old Maine from Havana harbor, per a war department report to the House of Representatives.
Cal Crim and Kratz seek police retirement with health reports cited. Weatherby notes age limits and decades of service. Crim 28 years, Kratz 26, King and Fitzpatrick since 1886. pensions proposed range from 60 to 80 dollars monthly. Crim plans a long rest after retirement.
An examination by the civil service commission will form a list of eligibles for police inspectors and lieutenants. Candidates include Michael J. Kane Dennis Ryan and August D Heidel for inspectors chairing the selection. Sergeants John Yunger Charles Wolsefer Peter Doyle Henry Pettebaum Albert Venn Henry Imwold Charles Messerschmidt William Love vie for lieutenant. Special examiners are former Mayor Julius Fleischmann Vault Milliken and former police chief.
Insolvency Judge Warner approved the sale of Imperial Laundry Company at John and Livingston streets for 6200. Benjamin Rebastian, receiver, reported the sale to the court. Purchaser is Samuel S. Church. Terms: one third cash, one third in six months, balance in one year. Costs of sale amount to 9.65.
Edward Neidenheimer aged 65 a Civil War veteran was found dead in his basement room at Seventh and Plum yesterday morning. Death due to natural causes. Coroner's Constable Stagnare ordered the body sent to the morgue. Helner widely known as a porter in the street market area.
William Teal was convicted in Common Pleas Court of assault with a knife on Prank Bauer, a druggist. Teal claimed Bauer insulted his sweetheart Mies Ketta Doyle at Plum and Mc Marland streets. Miss Doyle corroborated testimony on August 6 while Bauer denied the insult.
The American prints a call to check yesterday and today want ads for twenty five free seats to Thurston the magician at Walnut Street Theater next week. Names are drawn from the city directory and hidden in ad pages for readers to find. Thurston promises new tricks including a donkey vision and imports the Monte Muro troupe for added entertainment.
George McAneny president-elect of the New York board of aldermen urges the board to reject a proposed ordinance raising his salary from 9000 to 10000 dollars a year. He says he agreed to the role with full-time service without a raise.
Columbus Ohio Dec 17 The Coal Screen Commission report to Governor Fox urges miners be paid on mined coal standard and supports five new bills. They require standard purity, allow screen adjustments, set penalties, require a safety foreman in mines with 16 to 35 workers, mandate rescue materials and state supervision to stop waste.
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