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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1913

Page

2

City Bus Routes Reorganized With Major Inbound Changes

Transit officials outline rerouted paths for CRAPEL STREET SOUTH NORWOOD COLERAIN AVENUE WESTWOOD COLLEGE HILL GLENDALE and others Inbound sequences will switch to alternate streets including Hunt Broadway Sycamore Ninth Walnut and Reading road Outbound patterns follow current routes with minor adjustments to Sixth Elm Vine and Elm streets as noted The changes aim to streamline service and coverage across the city.

Crapel Street Hunt and Broadway Sycamore Ninth Walnut Sixth Hunt Reading Road South Norwood Chapel Street Alms Place Yale Gilbert Florence Syewthere Main McMillan Chapel Woodburn Colerain Avenue Twelfth Elm Vine Fifth Westwood Liberty Baymiller Eighth College Hill Glendale Hunt and Broadway

WARN AGAINST THE AMERICAN EXPORTER

Special to The American. Washington December 26. Rapid strides of American exporters in foreign trade prompt a warning to be circulated in the United Kingdom against American aggressiveness in South Africa. The department of commerce notes that American manufacturers are expanding markets. South Africa in 1912 ranked the United States first in imports, countering claims that foreign competition is driving Americans from export trade.

Washington, D. C United Kingdom South Africa Department of Commerce Union Department United States South ‘Africa Merce Wewever

Sealing of Rampolla Deceased Cardinal's Papers Denounced

Rome observers condemn the sealing of Cardinal Rampolla's chambers after his death as illegal. Critics say the act lacked judicial authorization and was carried out by a notary at the request of Monsignor Di Bisogno, administrator of St Peters. No trace of the missing will has been found.

Rome Cardinal Rampolla Monsignior di Bisogno St. Peters

George V gains consent to destroy late king’s mail

After a long effort King George V secures approval to burn part of his late father’s private correspondence. Queen Alexandra approves the destruction of selected mail as part of moving past the royal archives and clearing the reign’s legacy.

London George Alexandra King George

Uncle of Wilson Dies in Chillicothe

Henry W. Woodrow, uncle of President Woodrow Wilson, died suddenly at his Chillicothe home. A lawyer by profession, Woodrow was prominent in the city’s business and financial affairs.

Chillicothe Ohio Henry W. Woodrow Woodrow Wilson Woodrow

Rocket Victim Dies in Kentucky County Attorney

W. H. Watts, 40, Jessamine County attorney, died in Lexington after being fatally injured by a premature rocket explosive in his Nicholasville home yard on Christmas night. He was taken to Lexington hospital earlier today.

Lexington W. H. Watts Jessamine County Nicholasville Lexington Hospital

New Council Calls First Meeting For New Year

A notice issued yesterday sets the date for the new city council’s first meeting at 10 o clock New Year’s morning. Officers and employees will be chosen, with questions raised about some civil service appointments. Fred Schneller named as chief clerk awaits confirmation.

An- Oresateen So Bettman Fred Schneller

Prosperous 1914 Seen In Business Reports

W C Culkins secretary of the Chamber of Commerce cites 1913 trade results and 1914 prospects from Cincinnati manufacturers and traveling salesmen. Reports note rail and steel gains if a 5 percent rate rise occurs, postal receipts up in 1913, and bank clearings showing a dip in 1914 due to floods, with optimism from currency and tariff law effects across the region.

Cincinnati W. C. Culkins Chamber of Commerce Cincinnati Post Office Metal Trades Association Ohio Miami Clearing Mouse Association Culkina

Woman tipped for New York City job

The American notes Miss Katherine Bemont Davis, heiress of the Bedford Reformatory for Girls, is prominently mentioned in Mayor-elect Mitchel's appointments. She is reportedly slated for the position of commissioner of correction due to her work in her current role.

New York Katherine Bemont Davis Bedford Reformatory For Girls Mitchel

Morrison Is Engineer Appointed City Official

Special to The American Hamilton Ohio December 26 reports W C Morrison has been appointed city engineer and was rumored to be chosen city manager for Middletown. Mayor announces reappointment of Andrew Mehlel as police chief and the commission names Israel Sims. Authorities foresee a possible clash over Sims appointment.

Hamilton Ohio W. C. Morrison Midletown Hig Morrison Andrew Mehlel Israel Sims

Admiral Dewey at 76 Receives Congratulatory Courtesies

Admiral George Dewey, hero of Manila Bay, marked his seventy six birthday in Washington noted by hundreds of telegrams and letters and many gifts. He spent part of the noon with his son who came from Chicago for the occasion with no formal celebration.

Washington, D. C George Dewey Manila Bay Chicago

Wealthy Egg Seller Arrested on Vine Street

Detectives Odgers and Frame arrested Joseph Stevens of 911 1 2 West Ninth Street yesterday near Twelfth and Vine streets. They allege Stevens was selling eggs to pedestrians as a wealthy man counted his profits.

Joseph Stevens West Ninth Street Odgers and Frame Atu Twelfth Vine Streets Stevens

Fire alarms blaze in four story West Sixth Street building

A late night fire at 418 422 West Sixth Street damaged upper floors of a four story brick building. The blaze began on the fourth floor and spread to the hall, filling the structure with smoke. About 500 dollars in losses were reported. the lower hotel rooms remained undamaged. Origin undetermined.

West Sixth Street India « ‘Company Charles

Molloy Funeral Held for City Detective James Molloy

The funeral of James Molloy a city detective was held yesterday morning at St Xavier Church. Interment followed at St Josephs Cemetery Price Hill.

James Molloy St. Xavier Church St. Joseph's Cemetery Price Hill

Musical revue at Olympic Theater features The Progressive Girls

Special attention to the musical numbers in The Progressive Girls to be staged at the Olympic Theater tomorrow. The show promises breezy melodies and laughs led by comedian Jack Reid with Meht in the spotlight.

Olympic Olympic Theater Jack Reid

Masonic Band Clebrates Christmas On Esplanade Night

The Cincinnati Masonic Band led by Dr A A Kunilez arranged a special Christmas program for tonight in Government Square. Tomorrow night the band will join the Mohawk Indian Church and Caledonian Society for an extended program with Mrs Pearl Hess Sanders singing. A large crowd attended last night with the Ninth Regiment band also performing Christmas selections until 9 30 o clock.

A. A. Kuniléz Cincinnati Masonic Band Government Square Choif the Mohawk ‘ Erian Church Caledonian Society Pearl Hess Sanders Ninth Regiment

Carlson shoots mother during Christmas burglar scare

Carl F Carlson, a Lincoln tailor, was freed by police after accidentally shooting his mother while guarding their home from a reported burglar. Neighbors had planned an all night vigil to protect Christmas gifts, and the mother woke the son triggering the fatal volley.

Lincoln Neb Carl F. Carlson Carlson

Bride Asks Divorce Over 1910 Marriage to George Burkholder

Edith McKenzie filed for annulment in Common Pleas Court yesterday through her friend Mary Friendship alleging a marriage to George C Burkholder began in September 1910 when she was 12. She says they cohabited until June 1912, then separated. She is now 16 and employed as a hired girl for an Avondale family. Burkholder, of Dayton Ohio, was served with summons during a Christmas visit before leaving the city.

George C. Burkholder Edith McKenzie Mary Friendship Avondale Burkholder Dayton Ohio

Ohio Mushroom Company Incorporator Files in Columbus

Charles M. Thurnauer sent papers to Columbus to form the Ohio Mushroom Company. He holds a two year bond and plans to publish the largest mushroom operation in the United States.

Charles M. Thurnauer Columbus Ohio Mushroom Company W& Apy Bond United States

EMPLOY 250000 MEN AT US STEEL IN 1913 RECORD HIRING

United States Steel Corporation employed about 250000 men at one time in 1913 the highest in its history according to a contemporary report. More than 40000 employes have bought stock in the company.

United States Steel Corporation

Miss Gompers to Be Bride of George Geran

The engagement of Miss Sadie Gompers daughter of Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor, to George S. Geran a lawyer of San Francisco is announced. The wedding is set to be held soon at the Gompers home in Washington.

Sadie Gompers Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor George S. Geran San Franccisco Gompers Washington

Quarreling youths fire rifle injures Oberlin in city

A fight among boys near the Reduction Company's plant at Queen City avenue ends when a rifle is fired. Oberlin suffers a severe abdominal wound. William Brill aged 16 and Dee West aged 14 were arrested. Brill admits the shot was accidental.

San Ra City Ospital Oberlin Reduction Company Queen City Avenue Young Oberlin William Brill Dee West John Street Schwind Convers Brill

Pope punishes parish as attack on Archbishop prompts ban

In Galatina near Lecco Catholic parishioners faced deprivation of mass and sacraments as punishment by the Pope after an attack on the Archbishop of Otran to. The church bell ringing was also prohibited today.

Rome Otranto Galatina Lecco

Deaths in City Area Listed with Causes and Addresses

A fragmented notice lists multiple deceased individuals with ages and street addresses including Catherine Mayer 87 East Turd streets and Peter Webby 228 Sycamore Street. Conditions noted include hemorrhage septicemia and nephr itis with inquest mentions.

John. Kroets OI Livingston Richard Cone Gladaton Avenue Tales Striet Mayer Yan ‘East Turd George Darbait Stee Browettis Catherine Mates East Clifton Aves Mary Kuenther Buicken Inquest Kuhimann Neers Corpentes Parker Willis Hildebrand Useles Oregon Street Wonis Catherine Welgti Poe Mary Nicholson Cutter Clinton Strests Whwella Marjewa Westwood Arete King 'S Perk Avenue Beart

Births reported for numerous couples in city listings

Bay to Pred and Catherine Goothaus 21 Beekman Street a girl. Charles and Frederick Clark 12 Beekman Place a boy. Hugh and Anna Milligan 585 Torrese Place a girl. Louis and Hattie Marino 1234 East Third Street a boy. Witten and Mary Conners 1251 East Third Street a girl. Otto and Rose Schwartz 1207 Bremes Road a boy. Join and Clara Homen 4612 Eastern Avenue a girl. Buford and Mary Tester 712 Bart Peart Avenue a boy. William and Sorma Smith 3070 West Liberty Street a boy. Peter and Gertie Bates 2629 Biemen a girl. Andrew and Josephine Kath ams vet a girl. Wailer and Rot MeAttbar S888 Co.

Eastern Avenue Buford and Mary Tester Bart Peart Abbant William and Sorma Smith Liberty Street Pan Peter and Gertie Bates Biemen Cherie Clare Kotte Fourth Street San Andrew Jonephing Kath Ams Vet

Hold Girl as Queen of Alleged Bandits

Lissle Baker, 26, held at Warren Avenue Police Station as leader of a band of robbers who claim thirty five West Side heists netting over 25000 dollars. Eight male suspects, including Baker’s brother Victor Paher and Joseph McGuire, face charges or holds for burglary and receiving stolen goods. McTaker arrested at 14 North Carpenter Street with recovered loot.

Chicago Lissle Baker Warren ‘Avenue Mc Taker North Carpenter Sitee Victor Paher Joseph McGuire

Reds seal drive sets city Christmas record in Cincinnati

Over 660 000 Red Cross seals sold in Cincinnati during Christmas season breaking all records. Acting Superintendent Arthur Boden reports to the Christmas seal Committee of the Anti Tuberculosis League. Receipts total 4609 dollars with unpaid orders noted. Donald Douglas 15 2617 Vine St tops as nation’s youth crusader with nearly 10 000 seals sold. Sarah B Herbert and Rosemary Rooney sold about 42000 seals in the post office corridor. The seals educate for tuberculosis fight. The report notes the million sale aims to reach broad public engagement through mail and packages. The league’s film The Price of Human Lives shown at Freeman Theater with Anthony Meés directing lecture.

Cincinnati Arthur Boden Donald Douglas Vine Street Sarah B. Herbert Rosemary Rooney Roden Freeman Theater Freeman Avenue Tiberty Street Anthony Meés League

13 DROWNED AT SEA Special to The American

Washington December 26 8 1 Kimball general superintendent of the life saving service made public his report showing that among 1 763 casualties at sea in the fiscal year ending June 20 only 69 vessels were lost and 73 persons drowned. The service aided 1 346 ships with cargoes valued at 6 032 925 carrying 5 168 people.

Washington Kimball Life Saving Service

Robbers Hide Under Balcony At Orpheum Heist

Four men hid under balcony seats in the Orpheum theater and, after patrons departed, overpowered the night watchman tying and gagging him. They forced open the office safe, took two thousand dollars and valuables, and fled as a policeman stood nearby.

Orpheum

Worker may sue for lead poisoning as personal injury

Superior Judge Pugh ruled in Louis Plaska v American Carriage Co that white lead poisoning is a personal injury and not an occupational disease. Plaska claims damages for $6,000 after not being provided lead fumes safeguards, rejecting the Employers Liability Board of Awards ruling that such claims fall under workers compensation.

Workmen's Compensation Act Pugh Louis Plaska American Carriage Company Plaska Carriage Company Employers Liability Board of Awards Board of Awards

Wind topples shelter on public square injuring several

A strong early morning wind in Cleveland blew down a shelter house on the public square where a crowd waited for cars. Several people are in serious condition, with many pinned beneath the fallen walls. No deaths reported.

Cleveland Ohio

Collision in Garvanza injures many guests

Two persons remain in critical condition after a rear end collision in Garvanza Los Angeles early today. Thirty two others are more or less seriously injured as guests returning from a Christmas party.

Los Angeles Cal Galakie Garvanza

Longview Insane Asylum Faces High Death Rate

The Longview Insane Asylum reports a one percent death rate with only four percent recoveries. It houses 1,000 but cares for 1,490, and since opening 12,711 patients have been admitted with 11,261 dismissed and 3,958 recovered.

Longview Insane Asylum F. M. Harmon Longview Harmon Snys

Police hunt burglars in Omaha store break-in

Omaha police search for two burglars who broke open Samuel J. Adler's store safe tonight. They took about $5,200 in cash and more than $2,000 in diamonds. The crime occurred in the Americns area.

Omaha Neb Dee Samuel J. Adler

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