Williams and Keith on trial for misapplication charges
The trial of Nathaniel Keith and Fletcher Williams for misapplication of funds begins before Judge Cushing after a two day jury selection. The state pursues 12 counts alleging about 72,000 in improper loans and discounts tied to Ford & Johnson Company insolvency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel Keith
Ford & Johnson Company
Cincinnai) Trust Company
Fietcher KB. Williams
Common Wear
Cushing
Pokue
M Hention
Tad
Keith
Ford & Johnson Weilmane Wilte Wiedtmate Coon
Ford & Johnsen Company
Willianke
Tock
Darby
Benedict
Dinsmore
Williame
Ford Company
Ford A Johnson
Metshea
Carl Jacote
Pogue
Cox signals push for antiscreen bill in special session
Governor Cox declared he will urge a special legislative session to pass the antiscreen bill despite operator threats to close mines. He dismissed such talk and said the Industrial Commission could investigate operators who lock out workers, signaling firm action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Cox
Industrial Commission
Bill poster trust proposed dissolution under government action
Chicago December 23. It was learned tonight that the bill poster trust is negotiating with the government to dissolve following the example of the Telephone and Telegraph company. Suit against the alleged combination was begun but held up pending a settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bill Poster Trust
A Telephone and Telegraph Company
Becun Rere
Acquit Priest Hanish Freed in Objectionable Literature Case
Otoman Zar Adusht Hanish, high priest of the Mazdaznag Sun Worshippers, was freed in Municipal court on the serious charge. He had already been sentenced to six months in the workhouse and fined $2506 for sending objectionable literature by express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Otoman Zar Adusht Hanish
Mazdaznag
Hanish
Express
Doctor Faces Cruelty Charge in Cleveland Case
Mayor Newton D. Baker reserved decision tonight in the trial of Dr Joseph H Ralston physician at the city hospital on a cruelty charge. He is alleged to have put plaster on a baby's mouth to stop it from crying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Newton D. Baker
Joseph H. Ralston
City Hospital
Ralston
Funeral of French Immortal Clarette Held Saturday
Paris reports the funeral of Clarette administrator of the Comedie Francaise and one of the French Immortals, who died early today. Leading literary figures of the nation are expected to attend the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Duren Clarette
Comedie Francaise
We Beg for the Little Ones Christmas Gift Drive
A plea for donations to the Children's Home requests Christmas gifts sent to 312 West Ninth Cincinnati. Donations should be made by check payable to the Children's Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Home
Weat
Funeral arrangements for Max Ackerland clothing dealer
Funeral arrangements are under way for Max Ackerland a 67 year old wholesale clothing merchant who died at his home 586 Washington Avenue Avondale yesterday after a lengthy illness Surviving are his widow Mins Constance Kohn of St Louis a son Thoman a daughter Mrs Julius Freberg a brother Harry Ackerland Pittsburg two sisters Mrs Julians Freiwehmann Cincinnati and Mrs David Wachman Pittsburg He belonged to Wyler Ackerland Company for 25 years and was a member of the Phoenix Club and the Losanville Country Club
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Ackerland
Washington Avenue
Avondale
Ackerland
Julius Mieischmann
Mins Constance Kohn
Bt. Louis
Thoman
Mra
Julius Freberg
Harry Ackerland
Pittsburg
Julians Freiwehmann
Cincinnati
David Wachman
Wyler, Ackerland & Company
Phoenix Club
Losanville
Protect Home Of Woman Switched By Night Riders
West Plains Missouri December 24 Special to The American. The home of Mrs Parale Collins 23 is guarded after twenty masked men dragged her from bed December 11 and whipped her. She remains in critical condition and her husband has 24 hours to leave the county as police reinforce protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Plains
Parale Collins
Old Horton
Godiva
Brown appeals in embezzlement case
The Court of Appeals will hear the petition of error filed by Mrs. Carlotta Thompson Brown head of the Thompson Brown Brokerage Co. She seeks to set aside her conviction for embezzling 21471 from Fred Schroth meat packer. The appeal challenges admitted testimony and weight of the evidence. Brown remains free on bond and is sentenced to one to ten years in the penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Appeals
Carlotta Thompson Brown
Thompson-Brown Brokerage Co
Fred Schroth
Charities Appeal for Donations During Christmas Season
The Associated Charities calls for contributions to a permanent relief fund for the poor. The appeal notes that relief is needed year round, but harsher winters increase demands during the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Charities
Wea
Approve Removals by Benz and Zolg Salons
Hamilton County Aquor license commissioners approved Ben Benz removal of his saloon from Seventh and Raymiller to 581 West Sixth Street and Oscar Zolg’s move from West and Baymiller to 314 East Front Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton, County
Aquor
Ben Benz
Seventh
Raymiller
Sixth Street
Oscar Zolg
Baymiller
East Front Street
Boy Confesses to Murder For Christmas Gift
Los Angeles police report 17 year old Louis Bundy confessed to killing 15 year old Harold Zeische last Friday. Bundy says he sent Zeische to buy magnesia, met him later, beat him to death, and robbed him of 15 dollars to buy a Christmas present for his sweetheart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Louis Bundy
Harold Zeische
Bundy
Ziesche
Ohio to rule on life insurer merger reinsuring 19000 polices
Governor Cox Attorney General Hogan and State Insurance Commissioner Moore will decide tomorrow whether Western and Southern Life Insurance Co may reinsure 19 000 policy holders of National Progressive Life Insurance Co of Cincinnati. National has 2 000 000 dollars in policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Cox
Hogan
Moore
Western and Southern Life Insurance Company
Cincinnati
National Progressive Life Insurance Company
National
Balkan Queen Is Ill
Special to The Americas reports Queen Milena of Montenegro seriously ill in Cetinje. Dr A Genhart of Zurich rushed to the bedside after an urgent summons. Milena is the mother of Queen Helena of Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Zurich
Switzerland
Milena
Montenegro
Balkan Kingdom
A. Genhart
Cetinje
Helena
Italy
Would Alter Canal Act Resolution Introduced
Chairman Adamson of Georgia in the House Commerce Committee introduced a resolution to suspend the Panama Canal act provision and grant free passage to American coastwise vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Washington
Adamson
House Commerce Committee
Georgia
Panama
Break in Cincinnati Funeral Directors Association Over Rate Hike
Night reports show Henry Cudenkhaus Co withdrew from the Funeral Directors Association of Cincinnati after a proposed raise in funeral carriage rates from six to six dollars. The move splits the group with rivals preparing a rate war. Some members claim the rise would favor a large livery firm, while others deny backing the increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnet
Henry Cudenhaus Company
Herbert Cildehaue
Egwaerd J. Busse
Busse & Borgmann
Herbert Olidehaus
Fuses
Funeral Directors’ Association of ‘Cincinnaati
Politician Injured in Maryland Train Accident
John B. Hanna traternal revenue collector of the Maryland district and chairman of the Republican state committee is in serious condition at his home tonight after two Maryland and Pennsylvania train coaches jumped the track near Baltimore. Hanna is about the head and body and was taken home unconscious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
John B. Hanna
Maryland
Republican State Committee
Maryland & Pennsylvania
Hanna
Cincinnati Ministers Plea Seeks One Year Naval Halt
A petition from the Methodist Ministers' Union of Cincinnati urged the Senate to adopt a resolution suspending naval construction for one year. Senator Burton read the plea in Washington, and the measure was laid on the table for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Methodist Ministers’ Union
Cincinnati
Senate
Burton
Damages Sought in Auto Wreck Case Against Railroad
The Domestic Science Baking Company and Union Casualty Insurance filed suit in Superior Court seeking 1809.06 dollars for a wreck near a street crossing in Leckland. They claim the C C C and St. L railroad caused the loss of a bread truck and its load.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Domestic Science Baking Company
Union Casualty Insurance Company
C. C. & St. L. Railroad
Stret
Leckland
Clements Expected to be Confirmed to ICC Seat
Washington December 23 President Wilson sent the reappointment of Judson C Clements of Georgia to the Senate and it is expected to confirm him tomorrow as a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Judson C. Clements
Georgia
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wilson
Real Estate Transfers and Mortgages Listed
Walter Mardorf and trustees transfer property in Beechwood subdivision to Richard Whitton Jr for 30 dollars. Emme McCarthy leases storage space south of Cleveland Avenue near Hartford Street. The Oakley Park Trust and other parcels, lots and subdivisions change hands among multiple parties. Mortgage filings include Lehman Western German Bank, Brazel to Cincinnati L & B Co, and several others with varied sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Mardorf
Richard Whitton, Jr
Beechwood
Emme Mccarthy
O'Arzonritib
Cleveland Avenue
Hartford Street
Cleveland Et Si. T
Oatley Park Co
Sameel
C. EB. Wiliams
Algo
Robert Z. Cresap
Cumminsville
Hugh
J C. Matle
Beechmont Heights
Miles T. Watts
Albert H. Wendt
Valensee Ee
Lawrence Street
J. Schroemer
Fortechritt Rau
Wands Wikies i Viteis
A. Ma
Lehman
Western German Bank
Res .- Brazel
Cincinnatus L. and
B. ‘Co
Herbert J. Packers
Monarch
Ll. A. Co
Jeane HB. Wilbotte
Samuel D.o
Lewis BR. van Camp
Ga, Realty Co
Nina Fratton
Western and Southern Life Insurance Co
Josephine Karpe
Southern Ohio L. and
T. Co
Marcus Meshkowsky
Joseph Wetson
Johm
Albers
Tannery B. A. Co
Canta Sane Vincenso Chialastri
Aoe
Deaths list reads as scattered obituary notices
A jumble of names ages and addresses appears as a fragmented death notice page. Entries include Joseph Stark 40 of 800 Findisy street tuberculonis and others such as McGrath 71 Osborn 45 cancer and Murdock 75 Sycamore street with varied causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Stark
Findisy Street
Sephritia
Ara” McGrath
West Seventh Street
Louisiana
Osborn
Cancer
Thomas Weghlin
Pioneer Street
Justan Meares
West Fourteenth Street
Meaty Reilly
Summit Street
Je Doneph Reichert
Enet Cliftan Avenue
Murdock
Sycamore Street
Catherine Bronowick
Wintoe Road
Jai Goldenher
Dorman
Ile Ammann
Bank Street
Heart
Joseph Murry
Clinton Street
Paew- Mats
Rochester Man Freed on Christmas Eve Parole
Otto Lintz, 60, was granted freedom by Judge A. L. Chadsey in Municipal Court. He will not be arrested for Christmas unless he commits murder or burglary, ending 38 years of holiday detentions at Bing Sing or Auburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
Otto Lintz
A. L. Chadsey
Otto
Bing Sing
Auburn
Kroger
Generals Given New Commands in Global Reassignments
Major General William Carter, long on the Texas border, moves to Hawaii to relieve General Fred Funston who returns to the United States in April. Major General Franklin Bell will replace Carter on the Texas border and Brigadier General Clarence Edwards shifts to Hawaii to lead the First Hawaiian Brigade. General Macombes moves to Washington. General Hunter Liggett becomes president of the Army War College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Washington
Willam Carter
Texas
Hawa
Fred Funston
United States
Franklin Bell
Pilppines
Carter
Clarence Edwards
Teas
Hawaii
M. M. Macombe
Macombe
The Playgoers True Friend at Local Theaters
Local listings show a varied week of vaudeville and stage shows. Thornton's Mystery and The Enchanted Pool headline at multiple venues with acts from Klein to Keller, plus new female impersonator acts and a feature film slate at Nordland Plaza Corryville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphine
Thornton
Mme
Keller
Srphanor
Adame
Keith
Enchanted Pool
Doe
Harlowe
Dolly Nee Caer
Bodlamine
Cherss Eile
Aaron
Vietors
Odinary
Columbia
Corryville
Fea Nordland Plaza
PARDONS AN AGED WOMAN INDIANAPOLIS NURSE TO BE FREED
Mrs Belle Schenkenberger a Civil War nurse aged 74 was pardoned by Governor Ralston after serving fifteen years to the day for the murder of her daughter in law. The governor granted the pardon today and she will be released tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Belle. Schenkenberger
Ralston
Woman Beaten by Robbers in Cleveland Home Invasion
Mrs. De Na Sontag, 26, is in serious condition at St Alexis hospital after four men forced entry to her Cleveland home and beat her until she surrendered cash. The attack occurred early today, details indicate a deliberate home invasion robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Workman Sues Big Four for Personal Injury Damages
Anthony Walkowski sues the Big Four Railway Company in the Court of Common Pleas seeking 12000 dollars for injuries alleged when a switch engine struck him as he alighted from a train. He was formerly employed by the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Walkowski
Big Four Railway Company
Court of Common Pleas
Marriage Licenses Granted in Local Borough Area
A list of individuals and spouses applying for marriage licenses appears with names ages and addresses including George McDonald 21 of West Ninth Street and Ruby Robbins 19 of West Street along with other pairs and entries such as H Whipple 55 and Euclid Avenue and Anns Bossenberger 32 and Euclid Avenue and Cora Myers 37 Norwood and Joe Hutcherson 22 of Corinth Kentucky with Elizabeth Zai 19 of Parser Street among scattered entries noting local residence and intended unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Ninth Street
Ruby C. Robbins
West Street
H. Whipple
Anns
State Avenue
Rose
Vielet Vincent
Agginea
Anon Wegner
Kentucky Court Rules Non Residents Pay No Extra Fees
Ohio auto owners, especially Cincinnati motorists, welcome a Kentucky Supreme Court ruling striking down non resident extra entrance or registration fees in Newport. The decision affirms a Kenton Circuit Court restraining order, holds non residents who comply with their state laws may drive through Kentucky without additional tax. The Newport ordinance had required extra fees. Kentucky's legislature via police power authorized the prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Cincinnati
Kentucky Supreme Court
Kenton
Newport
Kentucky
R. C. Simmons
Covington
Supreme Court
Births and Parents Listed in Local Notice
A long local births notice lists newborns with parents and street addresses. Entries include Roy to Sam and Rose Eigman 1542 Central. Girl to Morris and Ethel Ressler 44 Cubton. and many others with various parent pairs and street locations such as 1928 t street, 1812 High tend avenue, 901 West Becond street, 1412 Bre men street, and 1910 Becker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
Sam
Rose Eigman
Central Girl
Morris
Ethel Ressler
Joseph
Anna Paul
Harrison Eer
Nick
Fla
York and Melaer
Giri
Norma Renner
West Liberty Street
Sal
Frank
Bligateth Settulte
T Street
Merman
Rone Albers
Hightend Avenue
Ee Temore
Highland Avenue
Sidmer
Herminia Nund
East Fourth Street
Joan
Hildegarde Hanick
Robert Ana Roth Hessler
Idaele Bewlan
Vine Non
Henry
Mary Kuper
Ludlow Avenue
Frederick and
Katherine Becker
Survey of Industries to Begin Soon in Cincinnati
The Chamber of Commerce plans a city wide industrial and educational survey to map current work and potential improvements. The effort, led by a committee including Dean German Schneider and R A Colter, will team with the University of Cincinnati and the public schools for civic development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Cammerce
Cincinnati
Chamber of Commerce
Od-Ucaters
Busine
Queen City Club
Deanerman Schneider
R. A. Colter
Sidney Pritz
Frank P. Goodwin
Walter A
Hmidt
John C. Duncan
America
University of Cincinnati
Public School Department
Bureau of Municipal Research
Man Dies After Self Inflicted Wound at Brother’s Home
Thomas Corgrove, 78, died at Good Samaritan hospital from a throat wound self inflicted during a personal crisis. He was at his brother Patrick Corgrove’s home at 865 Rockdale Avenue when the incident occurred. Coroner Fertmeyer investigates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Corgrove
Bamaritan Hospital
Patrick Cosggrove
Rockdale Avenue
oFertmeyer
Bank Robbery Sparks Manhunt at Emmett Mercantile
Early today in Prescott Arkansas yeggmen blew open the Emmett Mercantile Company safe, a Prescott bank depository. They escaped on a handcar with over $1,000 after cutting telegraph and telephone wires to sever contact with authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prescott
Ark
Emmett Mercantile Company
Lawsuit Filed Over Woman's Death Against Transit Company
William C. Hagerty filed a $10 000 damages suit in Common Pleas Court for the death of Mrs. Jennie Young who was struck by a Cincinnati Traction Company car on Eastern avenue near Marmet street on October 2. The complaint alleges the car was driven at high speed and knocked her twenty five feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Young
Eastern Avenue
Marmet Street
Cincinnati Traction Company
William C. Hagerty
Common Pleas
Divorces Sought Over Alleged Abuse and Alimony
The report notes Mrs Mildegarde Truesehell seeks divorce on grounds including alleged throwing of a pitcher by her husband during their 1909 marriage and lack of support since separation. Lansing B Culbertson also files for divorce from Tula M Cothertson with her statements about absence and support. Alma Fields seeks divorce and restoration to maiden name from William Fields alleging non support. he is a widower, 52, she 24 at marriage in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing B. Culbertson
Divorer
Tula M. Cothertson
April
Alma
William Fields
Herschel
Khe
He Wae
Wand Shi Wie
Street Car Board Seeks Aid From Arbitration Panel
The board of arbitration and its men from Cincinnati Traction Co and Indianapolis company discuss grievances from a street car strike. Walter Kaar, Dean Schneider and John Frey head the arbitration group as they request findings and information from Draper on the local board’s grievances and related issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Arbitration
Appelle Dons
Walter Kaar
Cincindati Traction Co
Dean Schneider
John
Frey
Todd
Indianapolis Company
Draper
Porsi
Barlow Named City Service Director Rumored in Cincinnati
James E. Barlow, assistant city engineer of Cincinnati, is tipped to be named service director. It had been stated that Barlow would accompany his present superior, City Engineer Waite, to Dayton where Waite becomes city manager as city engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Barlow
Cincinnati
Dasiton
Barlow
Waite
Daytar
Plan to Welcome Shank at Labor Council Meeting
A Central Labor Council meeting formed a committee to greet former Indianapolis mayor Shank upon his arrival in Cincinnati Sunday January 4 for a week of theater. The group will aim to secure his address to the labor council on January 6 for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Council
Cosmopolitan’ Hall
Shank
Indianapolis
Ind
Cincinnati
Labor Council
Automobile Stolen From Government Square
J. T. Reed of 2586 Stacey Avenue reported his automobile stolen from Government square last night. The car is valued at $510.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Reed
Stacey ‘Avenue
Government Square
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Gov. Cox
Christma
Repai
the Glow Electric Co
Walnut Street
BROWN
Balkan
Undertakers
William Carter
Top
Clarence R. EV Wards
Kmas
Soc
Rae and
Post
Florida
Turkeys
Country Club
Unis
Vir Steel Co
Cman Magasure
Kroger’s
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