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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1913

Page

8

Court upholds liquor license transfer in plea ruling

Judge Cosgrave rules a liquor license may be sold and transferred but not seized as personal property. He grants an injunction preventing Doekel from transferring to anyone else while the county licensing board considers Fischer’s claim.

Juidet Cosgrave Doekel Fischer Mautheuser Court County Licensing Board Herman Jansen Cosgrave Comfpissioitirs August Ganugel Harrison Avenue John Schliaperie John Ansdell Elm Street Fred A Scholle Sixth Edward Schreiber Church Main Reading Wm. Bachman Vine Read Ing. Read Edward Vincent John Street East Court Street Scholan Hyde Park Ato

Youths Arrested With Equipment Aimed at Wireless Station

H C Bentley and Martin Lake both of Marquette Michigan were arrested in Elmwood on suspicion of possessing a large quantity of electrical gear. Police say they planned to establish a wireless telegraph station at the Great Lakes and that goods were bought from Citizens Garage and Queen City Electrical Supply Co. The pair, said to have ties to government wireless service and sailing, are held for investigation.

H.C. Bentley Martin Lake Marquette Mich Elmwood R.S. McLean Marshal Neller Citizens’ Garage Queen City Electrical Supply Company Great Lakes Bentley Lake Mrea

Arrestees Granted Continuing Hearings in Liquor Law Case

The Eckler and Owens Strawder defendants were continued yesterday in Municipal Court on liquor license law violations. Officers Myler Poppe and Patrolmen Tyerch Dowlin led the arrests, made Sunday, with January 10 set for further action.

George Eckler Myler and Poppe Albert Owens William Strawder Tyerch Dowlin

Wireless saves a life on a passenger train

On a Lakawanna line passenger train a passenger fell ill and wireless communication helped summon an ambulance. The ambulance met the train at the depot in New York and the passenger was rushed to a hospital for treatment.

Scranton New York

Suspect arrested in Salvation Army arson case

A warrant charging Fred Meyers with arson followed an inquest into the Salvation Army Industrial Home fire that killed five men. Meyers, jailed since the blaze, faces a preliminary hearing in Municipal Court as detectives present a strong circumstantial case and witnesses prepare to testify.

Salvation Army J. T. Sprake Army Fred Meyers Foertmeyer McGinn Sweeney Meyers Fricketh Bell and Hayes New York State Pennsylvania Rapp Bunker Army Reap

Elmwood selects officials as incoming council meets

Incoming Elmwood officials meet with Mayor-elect Clausing and settle on Charlies Bell as city solicitor William Bruggemen as service director and F Weiding as fire chief The session ends any split with the new council Five of six new council members are Republicans and Clausing a Democrat The caucus is described as harmonious

Elmwood Clausing Charlies &. Bell William Bruggemen F. Weiding

Water Craft Exhibit Planned in Cincinnati

Albert Bettlinger via the Chamber of Commerce plans a Cincinnati exhibit from the national museum showing every model of water craft known to the civilized world. It is unclear if museum officials will permit bringing the exhibit to the city.

Albert Bettinger Chamber of Commerce Cincinnati National Museum

Illness Delays Grand Jury Meeting

The grand jury did not meet yesterday due to illness of member William Schuler of 3355 Mississippi Avenue who suffers from inflammatory rheumatism. If he cannot attend today Judge Cush ing will appoint a replacement.

William Schuler Mississippi Avenue Schuler Cushing

Mediation Topic Highlighted at Lunch Address

SPEAKS ON "MEDIATION" will speak today at the MC A luncheon from 12 30 to 12 66 on the subject of Mediation. It is listed as part of a series of addresses on the labor question.

Wilson grandchildren challenge Amelia Wilson will in Kenton Court

In Kenton County Court yesterday Charles and Robert Wilson, grandchildren, sued to break the will of Amelia D. Wilson. Judge Cleary said a decision would be rendered Friday. The estate valued at 9000 dollars was left to three other grandchildren. An affidavit sought to force production of a purported last will of Mary B. Long. The court was asked to compel holders to present the document in court.

Kenton Amelia D. Wilson Charles Robert Wilson

Church Organist Quits for Chicago Post

Frank Brogers resigns as organist of St. Mary's Cathedral Covington to take a Chicago church post beginning January 1. He will be succeeded by William Schields at St. Mary's.

Frank Brogers St. Mary's Cathedral Covington Chicago William Schields

Kenton County Officials Appointed as Court Session Opens

Fourth class post office examinations for Kenton and Campbell Counties will be held in Covington February 14. W. C. Bennett was fined $50 and costs yesterday in Police Court for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Frank Stull, convicted of cutting with intent to kill, was sentenced in Kenton Circuit Court to one to five years in Eddyville Penitentiary. Thomas Millichamp qualified as marshal and George W. Bahiman as Bromley police judge in Kenton County Court yesterday.

Kenton Campbell Counties Covington W. C. Bennett War Frank Stull Eddyville Kenton County Court Thomas Millichamp George W. Bahiman Bromley

Plans for Schroll Rites After Newport Bank President Dies

The body of John Schroll former president of Newport National Bank arrived from Ashville N C. Funeral set for tomorrow at 1 30 PM from the Newport home on Columbia Street and body to Cincinnati crematory Clifton A directors meeting held to act on Schrolls death a resolutions committee to attend the funeral was named

John Schroll Newport National Bank Ashieville N. C Columbia Street Newport Cincinnati Clifton Newport Bank

Covington to honor John R. Coppin with funeral today

Covington prepares to pay last respects to John R. Coppin leading dry goods merchant. Death attributed to apoplexy as his physician Dr. Pieck notes. Funeral at 2 PM from his Latonia residence with Rev. James Magruder officiating at Trinity Episcopal Church and Spring Grove Cemetery interment.

John R. Coppin Covington Charles Pieck Industrial Club German National Bank Latonia James Magruder Trinity Episcopal Church

Covington installs first municipal Christmas tree

The 18 foot tree stands on the Federal building lawn and will glow with 600 lights each Christmas. Four hundred school children will sing carols. Baskets will be distributed Christmas morning under Santa Claus association supervision.

Covington Federal Building Santa Claus Association

Two suits filed in Kenton Circuit Court

Peter McVean sues Bosley Brothers for 187 dollars for material. Covington Perpetual Building Association sues H. J. Barth and others for 1469 dollars on property in West Covington.

Kenton Peter McVean Bosley Brothers Covington Perpetual Building Association H. J. Barth West Covington

Mill Victim Edward Hayes Buried After Covington Plant Fatality

The funeral of Edward Hayes, killed Saturday at Samuel Trost's Covington plant, was held yesterday from his parents’ home. Coroner Riffe is conducting an investigation.

Edward Hayes Samuel Trost Covington Second Johnson Streets Riffe

Skees Sues L N Railroad for 3000 Damages

Bernard J. Skees sues L. & N. Railroad in Campbell Circuit Court for 3000 damages claiming a postal clerk was thrown against a car while at work. The suit alleges personal injuries occurred during employment.

Bernard J. Skees Campbell L. & N. Railroad Company Skees

Covington Court Orders Property Sale to Satisfy Judgment

The Kenton Circuit Court granted judgment for John Droege for 12612 against The People's Savings Bank note Company. A sale of property at Fifth and Garrard streets Covington is ordered to satisfy the judgment. Covington also awarded the city judgment against W S and A S Ludlow for 754.

People’s Savings Bank Note Company Kenton John. Droege Fifth and Garrard Streets Covington City of W. S A. S. Ludlow

Terrill Announces Candidacy For Democratic Nomination

Word from Covington reports Claude B Terrill of Trimble County will oppose Congressman Arthur B Rouse for the Democratic nomination in the Sixth District. Terrill, former speaker of the Kentucky House, is expected to run in the upcoming session amid a lively race with Kenton Campbell counties.

Covington Arthur B Rouse Claude Terrill Trimble County Frankfort Kenton Campbell Ames

Four Divorces Granted by Kenton Circuit Court

Four divorces were granted yesterday by Judge Tracy in the Kenton Circuit court. Elias W. Martz was granted a decree from Artie Belle Martz, LAl He Schaefer from Albert Schaefer, Ida B. Middleton from J. L. Middleton, and Sara Dugan from William Dugan.

Tracy Kenton Circuit Court Elias W. Martz Artie Belle Martz Lal He Schaefer Albert Schaefer Ida B. Middleton J. L. Middleton Sara!. Dugan William Dugan

Licenses Granted for Several Covington Marriages

The Covington registrar issued marriages for Ralph Weber 22 of Riley Ohio and Edna White 20 of Peoria Ind. Charlies Johnston 29 and Louanna Ritter 20 both of Covington. George Blackaby 22 and Stella Blackaby 18 of Covington. Carl Walters 31 of Cleveland Ohio and Joy Clark 21 of Chicago Il. Cecil Wallace 24 of Cincinnati Ohio and Carrie Meyers 21 of Newport.

Covington Ralph Weber Riley Ohio Edna White Peoria Ind Charlies Johnston Louanna Ritter George Blackaby Stella Blackaby Carl Walters Cleveland Joy Clark Chicago Cecil Wallace Cincinnati Carrie Meyers Newport

Wife Sues for Divorce in Campbell Circuit Court

Elizabeth Martin sues for divorce from William Martin in Campbell Circuit Court. She seeks custody of two children and asserts cruel treatment by her husband.

Elizabeth Martin Campbell William Martin Gliexes

Court awards lawyer 750 in fees in common pleas case

Attorney Charles W. Baker won a 750 verdict in Common Pleas Court against Mrs. Feesler over legal services. Baker testified he reviewed 125 letters signed by real estate broker William B. Poland tied to a 1911 note for 5000 dollars. Poland denied signing the note. Feesler and Poland did not testify.

Charlies W. Baker Caroline Feesler Court Vine Streets Common Pleas Court Sulut Baker Feesler William B. Poland John E. Bruce May

Firemen save horse from ditch in thick fog

The St. Bernard fire department spent five hours rescuing a horse owned by Ed Gaius from a ditch on Washington Avenue. The animal’s back was broken as a sewer excavation caused the fall. Fire Chief Frede guided responders by flashlight through the dense fog.

St. Bernard Ed Gaius Washington Avenue Frede

Explosion injures 15 year old in Ohio National Guard cartridge fire

Clarence Baker of Granville is in serious condition after a cartridge explosion at Battery C Ohio National Guard residence near Briggsdale. Major Harold M. Rush and seven others escaped. Walter Jones is held pending inquiry.

Columbus Ohio Clarence Baker Granville Battery C Ohio National Guard Harold M. Rush Battery Farm Briggsdale Walter Jones

Wilson for Fun but Rebuke Ordered for Carabao Dinner

Washington reports members of the Military Order of the Capaboa refrain from public opinion but feel the President’s reprimand was serious. A letter to the army department quotes the line about fun while stressing officers must keep loyalty and duty above ridicule and political satire.

Sperial Washington Military Order of the Capaboa Wilson Fatirer Army Department

Auto Owners Urged to Keep 1913 License Tags

Attorney Harry L. Gordon counsel for the Cincinnati Automobile Club advised owners to keep using 1913 tags unless the Secretary of State reverses the Warnes law stance. He noted the law was ruled unconstitutional by Judge Kincaid and believed higher courts would likely uphold the decision, making tax collection under the Warnes act illegal.

Harry L. Gordon Cincinnati Automobile’ Club Secretary of State Graves Warnes Gordon Kincaid Common Pleas Court Franklin County

Jewish Feast of Dedication Observed in Cincinnati

Cincinnati Jews observe the eight night Feast of Dedication Chanukah with home celebrations and gifts. The observance recalls Judas Maccabaeus rededication of the Jerusalem temple after its pollution by Antiochus Epiphanes. Frances Taussing of Chicago charities will speak at the Jewish Settlement building 415 Clinton Street tonight.

Cincinnati Judas Macca Jerusalem Antiochus Epiphanes Kilser Chanukiah En Prema Frances Taussing Chicago Clinton Street

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