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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1913

Page

8

Currency Sill Advances Through Senate Debate

The text outlines a proposed currency bill touching federal reserve structure. It discusses bank memberships, stock subscriptions, government ownership, governance by directors, and distribution of earnings. It details deposits guarantees, reserve requirements, and tax treatment of emergency currency, plus notes redeemability and safeguards for failed banks.

Perm Snihie Federal Reserve Bank Federal Reserve Federal Reserve Board Federal” Reserve ‘Bank Federal.reserve. Boar Secretary ‘of the Treasury Treasury Federal. Reserve Board Federal Reserve Merber Banks Wille Arrower Sys

City to Erect Fire Hoses in Bungalow Plan

City adopts bungalow style for future fire houses. Fire Company 43 moved to new quarters at 41 Second and Main streets Carthage. Ground floor engine room and signals area. eliminates tall fire pole marking a shift toward automobile era architecture.

Fire Company Liebisig

Thieves Broke Into Edward J. Henry Home

Burglars entered Edward J. Henry's residence at 528 Poplar Street and stole jewelry and clothing valued at 45 dollars last night. No injuries reported and no suspects named in this brief crime note.

Edward J. Henry Poplar Street

Week of New Showings at Local Theaters

The Lyric keeps Peg O' My Heart for another week drawing theatergoers who missed last performances. Grand presents Oh Oh Delphine a French inspired musical comedy with American wit while Keiths features Neptune's Garden of Living Statues and the Kongul chimpanzee. Walnut highlights Thurston the magician with several new illusions. Orpheum stage chats Little Minister by J M Barrie entertaining all. Heucks Offers vaudeville and comedy with The Unlucky Moreshoe. Empress hosts three headliners including Ive Got It and A Golden Wedding. Gayety features The Cracker Jacks, Mulligan Mardy and Bark to Nature. Standard presents Rialto Rounders full of frolic and music. Olympic touts Dolly Dimple Girls, Men Wanted satire and national statesmen parodies.

Joe Maxwell Wadelle Julian Estiene Fred St Wheelmen

Play Costs Sixty Thousand in Gambling Case

Sensational evidence will be offered in Jefferson Market Court next Tuesday to substantiate gambling charges against Jay O'Brien and Albert Davis who were arrested Wednesday night. A big list of heavy losers includes a son of a major tobacco company head with a loss of forty thousand dollars. Cardinal Rampolla was buried today after a requiem mass at St Peter’s.

Romé Mariano Rampolla

Sewer Bonds Awarded for Millcreek Sewer Project

Bids for the 800 000 dollar Millcreek Sewer bond issue were opened and awarded to Hayden Miller and Rhoades Co and Merrill Odham Co of Boston for 620 580 dollars. Weill Roth Co of Cincinnati won 41 500 dollars for street improvement with a bid of 42 571 dollars.

Millcreek Hayden, Miller Cleveland Rhoades & Co Merrill- “Odham Company Boston Eee Weill, Roth, & Co Gcincinnati

Sudden Death Probes Open For Two Local Men

Coroner Foertmeyer will investigate the deaths of William D. Innes, 65, of 85 Summit Avenue, and John T. Dugan, 72, retired railroad worker of 3244 Walworth Avenue. Both died about 8 o'clock at their homes.

Foertmeyer Wiliam D. Innes Summit “Avenue John T.dugan Walworth Avenue

Weatherby Family to Spend Holidays in Cincinnati

James Weatherby chief clerk of the police department learned from his son F. Weatherby of Brookline Mass that he and his wife would arrive in Cincinnati Sunday to spend the holidays.

James Weatherby Police Department

Chinaman Under Bond for Exclusion Act Violation

Lee Shuy alias Jon Peng, a Chinese man, was placed under bond of 1000 dollars by the United States Commissioner to appear for trial January 27, 1914, after arrest for violating the Chinese exclusion act.

Lee Shuy Jon. Peng United States Commission

Governor Cox Unable to Attend Day Club Gathering

Governor Cox will not attend today due to urgent state matters in the capital. The club will suspend its regular weekly meetings until after January 6.

Cox

Fear Lynchings After Attacks by Decatur Suspect

Special to The American Monticello Indiana reports Douglas Gant, a Black man, allegedly attacked four women in Decatur Illinois. He was captured by Deputy Sheriff Jack Young in a brick yard after being wounded by a knife thrown by Mrs M Spencer. Gant begged for mercy as an angry mob confronted him and authorities intervened.

Monticello Inl Douglas Gant Decatur Jack Young Gant Spencer

Protest Bill in Favor of Union Labor Legislation

The Bartlett bill seeks to legalize labor agreements and unions while blocking enforcement actions in United States courts for attempts to limit hours or raise wages. It would shield individuals from prosecution for early union or farm labor activity and bars prosecutions over certain wage or condition improvements.

Ness Congress Bartlett Boar Perwin United States University of Cincinnati Hio Bureau ‘of Cotitabis

World’s Speediest Watercraft Breaks Records in Paris

The watermobile, created by Count de Lambert, astonishes aviation followers in Paris as Paul Tinsandier pilots the craft to a world record pace of 121 miles per hour. De Lambert, famed as France’s first amateur aviator to fly a Wright machine, accompanies the debut.

Paris Count de Lambert France Miffei Paul Tinsandier Ce de Lambert

Baxter Testimony Details $37,000 Bank Theft Link

Columbus report says Clem Baxter of Lima faces embezzlement charges for $3140 taken from the defunct Columbus Savings bank with cross examination revealing his brother Frank Baxter, former State Superintendent of Banks, allegedly appropriated and later returned $37,000. Nine witnesses testified to Baxter's integrity.

Columbus Ohio Clem Baxter Lima Columbus Savings Bank Bigger Fort Timothy Hogan Frank Baxter

Jury awards funeral bill to Busse & Horgmann

A Common Court jury awarded Busse and Horgmann undertakers $193 from WEAG Boone for funeral services of his wife. Boone argued the bill should be paid from his wife's estate, but Judge May ruled the husband is liable in such cases.

May Busse & Horgmann Weag Boone Boone

School Vacation Dates Announced by Superintendent

Superintendent announced the Christmas Vacation will extend from next Wednesday through January 1 for both high schools and lower grades. Names listed include Allen Panton, Bernard Priddenstein, Hobe Ferris, Thomas A. Soeata, and several others in various school divisions.

Condon Hishopric Allen Panton Ruerh Hernén A. Lackmans Bernard Priddenstein Ho Kober Hobe Ferris Marrs Quighey Lowrnstein Harter Myers Bh. Meban Sits Hi Veltes Thomas A. Soeata Detisy Rash BR Beaman Merson Db Keys Josue J. Heekin Frederick Splemet Fred Peden

Water supply breaks in Covington linked to Newport line

A main water supply break in Covington occurred Thursday afternoon and is due to be repaired by morning. Workers installed a new section of pipe as of yesterday and last night. Newport residents are receiving water, but pressure is low in higher Covington districts. Police caution residents to conserve until the mains are stabilized.

Covington Phillips Waterworks Department Newport Govington

Say Wives Are Gone In Covington Missing Woman Report

Charles Edmonds of 121 Pike Street Covington reports his wife Maud Edmonds age 17 disappeared from home yesterday. He says she left with a man named Charles Asticraft and that Louis Dans 20 and Mary Gates 15 were part of the alleged runaway party. Newport police were notified.

Charles Edmonds Pike Street Covington Maud Edmonds Harles Asticraft Edmond Louis Is Dans Mary’ Gates Newport ‘Police Edmonds

Newport Ministers Meet for Grace M. E. Church Study

A Newport Ministerial association special meeting is set for Monday afternoon to study the Grace M. E. church on East Sixth Street. An entertainment and dance follow at the German gymnasia association hall on Siath and Orchard Street Monday evening. Finance Commissioner Elmer yesterday canceled 60 500 in coupons and city bonds.

Ministerial Association of Newport Grace M East Sixth Street German Gymnasium Association Siath Orchard Stratch Elmer

United Order of Gobblers Officers Election Set

The annual officer election for the United Order of Gobblers will be held January at the club on Covington s Heighth Street and Madison Avenue. Nominees span Red and Blue tickets with presidents, vice presidents, treasurers, secretaries, and directors named for each slate.

United Order of Gobblers Heighth Street Madison Avenue Covington Nominges Red Ticket John Kohrin J. D. Haake Charles Wigger Clem Lage H. Meddeke Sargeant M. Heriein A. J. Graser L. J. Ante B.F. Gatch Peter Thié Blue ‘Ticket George Schneider L. Vogt R. von Hoener M. En Harry Irman P. Kiéntrup H. J.méiners Georges Kellar Oscar Cherrington

Sheriff Allison Sworn In For Kenton County

Sheriff-elect John Allison of Kenton County was sworn in by Judge Walter Cleary after filing a 159000 bond in the Kenton County Court. The bond was signed by Motch, James T. Thomas, John J. Molloy, Henry Brinker, Henry Schmidt, Wm. Riedlin and F. A. Crigier. Deputies named include James Black, William Wilson, James Fierock, George Schneider, William Booth, Thomas Kenney and George Benzs.

John Allison Kenton County Walter Cleary Joseph A. E. “Motch James. T. Thomas John .J Molloy Henry Brinker Henry Schmidt Wm. Riedlin F. A. Crigier Allison James Black William Wilson James Fierock George Schneider Wiliam Booth Thomas Kenney George Benzs

Indictments Dismissed in Kenton Circuit Court

Judge Tracy dismissed two indictments against Henry Jackson for receiving stolen goods on Commonwealth Attorney Williams recommendation citing Jackson s good past record. Louis Beiser pleaded guilty to breaking into a store house and carrying concealed weapons and was sentenced to seven months in jail and a $100 fine.

Henry Jackson Tracy Kenton Commonwealth R.ai Williams Jackson Louis Beiser

McCourt Estate Suit Filed in Kenton Circuit Court

James McCourt administrator for Rose McCourt sues John McCourt his wife and the Centennial Building Association of Covington to settle the estate in Kenton Circuit Court yesterday.

James McCourt Rose McCourt Kenton John McCourt Centennial Building Association of Covington

Lawsuit Aims to Void Camplan County Commissioner Election

Attorneys for the Fiscal Court prepare a suit challenging the legality of Camplan county commissioner elections. The action argues the county government failed to meet the required timing for the commission plan, potentially delaying transfer of duties on January 1 and affecting management of public works, the infirmary, and county funds.

Camplan County Ilegal

Latonia Race Horse Owner Held for Mental Health Hearing

John Aberdee, noted Latonia race horse owner, was jailed in Covington for safekeeping. Relatives say he is undergoing a mental breakdown and have arranged a luncheon hearing today in Kenton Circuit Court.

John Aberdee Latonia Covington Aberdee Kenton

Covington Baker Arrested After Wife Reports Abuse

William Preyss a baker at Martin and Madison avenue Covington was arrested yesterday on complaint of his wife who said he abused her and drove her from home. Detective Herzog accompanied her back to the home where the arrest was made.

William Preyss Martin and Madison Avenue Covington Herzog Preyss

Mayor Helmbold Returns to Newport Courthouse Office

Newport Mayor Helmbold, recovering from a leg injury after a fall, appeared yesterday at his courthouse office for the first time in a month.

Helmbold Newport

Covington Men Face Dual Suit Over Pork Poisoning Damages

In Kenton Circuit Court yesterday, George Good and others were named as defendants in two cases seeking $500 total. Plaintiffs C. E. Quick and Maurice Quick claim the defendants mixed copperas with petre by mistake, making 1,000 pounds of pork poisonous. All involved are Covington businessmen.

Kenton C. E. Quick Maurice Quick Covington

Campbell county Santa Claus HQ Receives 720 Baskets

Thirty dozen bushel baskets were received yesterday at Ellis Hall in Newport for Christmas distribution. The baskets will be filled next week with fruits vegetables and other eatables for Christmas morning. An equal number of paper sacks filled with candies nuts oranges and toys will accompany the baskets for distribution.

Campbell County Santa Claus Ellis’ Hall Newport

Ohio ahead in progressive legislation, says Minnesota official

Charles P. Craig of Duluth, chair of Minnesota's reorganization committee, declares Ohio has the most progressive state legislation. He notes several features Minnesota may use when its legislature convenes this winter.

Americas Columbus Ohiio Charles P. Craig Duluth Minnesota Ohio Union Craig

Frederick Haas Sues Street Railway for 5000 Damages

Frederick Haas of Ft Thomas filed a Campbell Circuit Court suit against the South Covington and Cincinnati street railway seeking 5000 damages for alleged personal injuries. Haas says his head struck a guy wire supporting an iron pole while walking on Ft Thomas avenue.

Frederick ‘Haas Ft. Thomas Campbell South

File Suit for Repairs In Kenton Circuit Court

Ayler and Osborn filed suit in Kenton Circuit Court to recover 83 dollars alleged as due from Joseph Pieper for repairs on the defendant's home.

Ayler & Osborn Kenton Joseph Pieper

Tax suit targets Warnes automobile levy in Ohio

Special to The datumium from Columbus Ohio reports a suit to annul the Warnes automobile tax law. State Registrar of Automobiles Shearer testified the law would generate about 670000 from licenses after expenses, and opponents argued the measure violated the Ohio constitution. Attorneys for the auto industry contended the law was not an excise measure since it lacks a sav false title. The case proceeds before the Franklin County Common Pleas Court with claims of unconstitionality and revenue impact.

State Registrar of Automobiles Warnes Onto Ohio Brape Ranoota Ge Janes HB. Kinkead Common Pléas Gourt Eas Harry J. Giiion Cincinnats SD. Baviers Columpyia Richard Lee Cleveland

Gym Water Circus Delivers Big Night in Cincinnati

A large crowd witnessed the annual water circus at the Cincinnati Gym pool. Rory contested every event with strong dives. Louin Hurtig, state long distance diving champion, broke his record by two feet. Howard Adac performed an exhibition of pool diving. A skirt race had contestants swim the length of the pool in disguise, drawing much amusement. Carl won the event.

Cincinnati Rory Louin Hurtig Howard Adac Carl

Plan to Make All Tax Dodgers Pay

Kew appoints tax commissioners J J S McCarthy and Charles Doran to devise methods to collect tax in Harbilton county. They outline three definite plans to pursue patriotic citizens through examinations and meetings. The commission says property returns total 100,600,000 in Harafiten County.

Kew J J S McCarthy Charles Doran Harbilton Citinenia Govwena Commiasio Harafiten County

Parliament Dissolved as Yuan's Mandate Ends Chinese Parliament

A Dec 19 dispatch from Peking reports President Yuan Shi-Kat issuing a mandate approving a plan to terminate the Chinese parliament. Gen Li Yuen-Heng and provincial governors are cited as backing the move. The parliament first convened on April 8 but failed to maintain a quorum thereafter.

Peking China Yuan Shi-Kat

Fire sweeps home on Fytte avenue injures two children

A kitchen fire at the residence of Lewis Harrie on Fytte avenue partially destroyed the home and damaged nearby dwellings yesterday. Neighbors attracted by flames from the roof rescued two small children who were alone inside the house.

Lewis Harrie Fytte Avenue

Missing Cincinnati Teens Mary Gates and Helen Hutchinson

Cincinnati police were notified that Mary Gates, 15, of 83 West Seventh Street Covington Kentucky, has been missing since Tuesday. Helen Hutchinson, 17, of 811 Richmond Street, left home and has not been seen. Detective Touran was informed.

Cincinnati Mary Gates West Seventh Street Covington Helen Hutchinson Richmond Street Touran

Mystery Arctic Vessel Kartik Disappears in Polar Drift

Canadian exploration ship Kartik under Captain Hubert Bartlett vanishes in the far north after the crew, provisioned for three years, crosses the Death Lane of the Arctic. Only the whaler Navard is believed to have been found previously.

Gto Americran Beattie Ig 19 Veesel Perth Arctic Partlett Venel Navard

Cincinnati Hosts 1914 Tri-State Implement Dealers Convention

Secretary announces that the Tri-State Implement Dealers Association will hold its 1914 convention in Cincinnati. Meeting runs October 19 to 24 at Music Hall, with officials noting record expected attendance and strongest turnout in the organization's history.

Tri-State Cincinnat Barniyn Cincinnati

Vermont limps into Norfolk voyage amid delays

The Vermont, trailing the Delaware, arrives off Cape Henry after a slow voyage. It is towed by a tow ship, its crew met by the navy, while captains and officers proceed to Rohdas for immediate control and evaluation.

Norfolk Negriydave Battle Vermont Delaware Cape Henry Hares Hercules Massixott Rohdas

Appointment of Stamp Deputies in Hamilton and Middletown

Vetted states internal revenue colonel appointed Jobs Schorr as stamp deputy at Hamilton and Jepp McCurry as stamp deputy at Middletown Ohio. The terse notice confirms new officials named to oversee stamp collections in their respective locales.

Internal Revenue Giligan Yenteray Jobs Schorr Hamilton Nlo Je.p. McCurry Middletown Ohio

Police Seek Burglars Looting Secondhand Stores

Police seek hajlee burglars who entered Louis Bessie at 238 Front Street on Thursday night. They forced a hole through the floor and stole clothing and other articles valued at three dollars.

Hajlee Louis Bessie Front Streets

Linwood Improvement Association Awards 55 Prize Winners

The Linwood Improvement Association announced prizes of 55 dollars for students of the Tawood School who took part in the Findlay Market garden festival. Mixes Larimer of Linwood School led the youth gardeners in the event.

Linwood Improvement Association Tawood School Woh Findlay

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