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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1913

Page

8

Gas poisoning suspected in Hummel children

Three children of Charles Hummel of 508 Plum Street were rushed to City Hospital in serious condition after a gas incident. Doctors later said the trio suffered from ptomathe poisoning, with the oldest Elsie age 8 recounting a cheese and crackers snack before symptoms began. The mother found the scene after returning from work at a Fifth and Plum restaurant. the family’s 18 month old Carl remained in serious condition.

Charles Hummel Plum Street City Hospital Harry Ons Elsie Shusband Hummier Biche Pauline Carl

Durr Chosen as County Auditor After Bader's Death

Peter W. Durr is elected to succeed Fred Bader as county auditor and sworn in promptly to allow immediate voucher processing. Durr, 52, a former county clerk and long-time Republican, resigns from the board of elections. officials consider several deputy candidates before Durr’s endorsement by the Republican executive committee. He will serve the unexpired term ending October 1914 and must seek re nomination. He vows to run an up to date office and stay at his desk daily.

Eeene Tce Peter W. Durr Fred Aon Durr Board of Selections Robert Buchwalter Republican Executive Committee Central Committee Sees Board of Elections Procter’ & Gamble Company Hartwell Eugene L ‘Lewis Bader Wesselman Bauer Pogue Behott Jacob Eyrich Stanley Struble Chris Bartles Frank Krug George Schott Clark Montgomery

Stolen Auto Taken From Mrs. Martin Mosler

Police and detectives search for a thief who stole Mrs. Martin Mosler's $6,000 car, former Cincinnati resident and wife of Mosler Safe Company president. Chauffeur James Smith alerted her this morning. car seen leaving with thief heading north.

New York Martin Mosler Cincinnati Mosler Safe Company

Brooks Promoted to Fire Department Lieutenant

Taylor Brooks a firefighter living at 2581 Ring Place was named lieutenant in the fire department yesterday by Safety Director Cash.

Taylor Brooks Ring Place Cash

Covington Water Main Breaks Third Time in Two Weeks

A water main on Licking Pike in Covington broke for the third time in two weeks, flooding cellars and undermining sidewalks. The failure, caused by inadequate sewer facilities, damaged Greenup street pavement and disrupted pressure citywide until repairs by city crews.

Covington Licking Campbell County Greenup Street Third Street City Hall Second’ Street Tendent

Government club meeting on water supply debate

The Goving ton Industrial club will host a meeting next Tuesday with speakers George and J. J. Weaver. Georg e will discuss Betterment of Cit y ton's water supply and Hornung a proposed emergency main while Weaver outlines the case for an emergency reservoir.

Govington George J. J. Weaver C Viceton Hornung Weaver

Plan Hayes Burial

The funeral for Joseph Hayes 7 father of W H Hayes secretary of Covington Lodge of Elks will be held Monday morning. Hayes died Christmas day at his home in Walnut Hill. The interment will be in St Marys cemetery.

Joseph Hayes W. H. Hayes Covington

Witt Sues C. and O. Railroad for 3000 Damages

Charlies Witt filed suit in Campbell Circuit Court seeking 3000 damages from C. and O. Railroad. He alleges he was injured at Silver Grove when a swinging crane struck him while he was in the company’s employ.

Charlies Witt Campbell Witt Silver Grove

Four Children Given Homes by Kenton County Court

Four orphans Olga Minor William Wilson Daugherty were found living in an abandoned camp shanty at Grat's Bend Kenton County. Humane Officer Cherrington placed Olga with Associated Charities and the boy with a local druggist. The younger children will be cared for at the Protestant Children's Home in Cincinnati.

Kenton, County Olga Minor Wilson Daugherty Cherrington Covington Grat’s Bend Kenton County Didest Children’s Cincinnati

Newport Water Plant to Obsolete Inadequate by Report

Consulting Engineer G. Pollard, working for Commissioner Bauer, reports Newport’s water system is outdated and unreliable. He cites obsolete pumping engines and a 5 million gallon unit installed in 1910, used for Newport and Covington, and urges a new 5 million gallon pump at an estimated cost of $66,000.

G. Pollard Bauer Newport Board of Commissioners Covington Pollard

Must Face Charges Against J Canner in Covington Court

J Canner faces charges including drunkenness disorderly conduct shooting within city limits and resisting officers set for Covington police court today. He was arrested at the intersection of Pike and Madison by Patrolman OHerron after a reported disturbance.

J. Canner Covington Canner Pike and Madison O’herron

Bennington Sues Sylvia for Divorce in Kenton Court

Co. H. Bennington filed a suit for divorce in the Kenton circuit court against Sylvia Bennington. He alleges improper conduct by the defendant who resides in Cincinnati.

Co. H. Bennington Covington Kenton Sylvia 8

Covington Council Sets Final Meeting and Banquet

Covington Board of Aldermen planned a last meeting for January 2 before switching to a Board of Commissioners. An outgoing members banquet is to be held January 3 in City Hall basement, marking over two years of municipal improvements.

Covington

Covington Briefs: Suit Over Due Note and Funeral Arrangements

Charles White filed suit against William White and others in the Kenton Circuit Court seeking 500 dollars on a note. The funeral for 71 year old Mrs Sophia Lawrence, who died Christmas Day at 506 Hernes Avenue Covington, will be held today with services at the home.

Charles White William White Kenton Sophia Lawrence Hernes Avenue Covington

Four Arrested by Covington Police for Carrying Concealed Weapons

Covington police arrested Roy Wilson Ed Moore L J Adams and Perry Hartley all on concealed weapon charges. Wilson is accused of recent hold ups on Locust pike and Moore alleges Wilson robbed him. The four, all arrested in Latonia, face Police Court today.

Covington Roy Wilson Ed Moore Wilson L. J. Adams Perry Hartley Latonia

Methodists in Covington Plan New Year Watch Service

Covington and nearby Methodist churches will hold a union watch service at Union M E church Covington at 9 o clock Wednesday night Special musical numbers will be featured in the program.

Methodists of Covington Newport Union M. E. Church

H. B. Clark Burial Held After Funeral Service

The funeral of Harry B. Clark a Ludlow banker was held yesterday afternoon from his Kenner street home. Rev. Carl H. White of the First Presbyterian church officiated. White died from pneumonia.

Harry B. Clark Ludlow Kenner Street Carl H. White First Presbyterian Church White

Indicted by Grand Jury in October Term

The October term grand jury discharged by Judge Cush ing reported 27 indictments and referred six to the next grand jury. Three indictments were for murder including Joseph Zeiger in the Louie Granger case. Zeiger is believed insane and referred to Probate court for sanity.

Common Pleas Cushing Joseph Zeiger Louie Granger City Infirmary Zeiger J. B. Flach Leo Pettering Charles Coons George W. Hays Charle S Brinker Edward Huelsman Arthur Robberts Grace Bartholomew William Taylor Brown Taylor August Schwabenland Henry Widen Eugene Allison van Frison Frank Drury James McDonald Joseph Russell Jesse Sammons Joseph Love Cavanaugh Vis John Jackson Robert Charlies Tornau Juvenile Court Cooper

Miner Ellis Held After Winifrede Explosion Blamed on Drink

Ellis a Black miner from Winifrede is jailed in Charleston after a home blast that killed his wife who was badly burned. A lynch mob formed but Ellis escaped via an abandoned mine as volunteers hunted him.

Charleston W. Va Thithas Ellis Winifrede Ellis

Zimmerman Seeks Senate Nomination in Columbus

Columbus December 26. John L Zimmerman of Springfield an attorney will be a candidate for the tie nomination for United States later next fall. He ran in 1906 when John M Pattison was a. John J Lentz Columbus former congressman also is groomed for the race.

Columbus John L. Zimmerman Springfield United States John M. Pattison John J. Lentz

Cintman Is First in Tax Assessor Examination

William Vogtman of Cincinnati, 53, was the first applicant for the tax assessor examination. He previously served as assistant assessor and helped trace tax records. Officials anticipate more than 100000 applications within a week.

Columbus Ohio William Vogtman Allison Trect Cinccinnati Vogtman Tax Commission

Chicago Policewoman Arrests Suspect After Streetcar Incident

Mary Boyd, one of Chicago's ten policewomen, will appear in municipal court tomorrow to prosecute a large muscular man she arrested after a night streetcar fight with a conductor. She showed her badge, separated the combatants, and hauled the prisoner to a box before calling for a wagon.

Chicago Mary Boyd Boyd

City Hall Shakeup Looms as New Administration Arrives

As Spiegel prepares to take office, many city hall department heads plan to resist removal under civil service. Several officials have resigned effective January 1, while others expect to stay if requested. Displaced staff may seek legal help from Hunt, Cash & Bettman.

McGrath Waite Barlow J. P. Nuttle Albert Dove Bracken Christ Stichnath John M. Kammeron City Infirmary Will Day James Nelson Otto G. Geter Deaf Charities and Corrections George Schloss Bert L. Baldwin J. A. Miller Dan Bartley Samuel W. Monfort Refuge Home Law A Rm of Hunt, Cash & Bettman J. O. White Union Bethel Charities and Corrections Otto Ge

Santa Claus Fund Receives Additional Donations

The Cincinnati Santa Claus committee reports $243.40 in new donations added to prior subscriptions. Donors include boxing club, Poe Wwum, Russell Merrett, UW cargel Ge, Robt Higley, Lee Pollock, Eva re tos, lapp, Cash, George T F Hollen, and others.

Cincinnati Santa Claus Committee Cincionati Boxing Poe Russel Mrrett Cargel Ge Robt. T. Higley Lee Pollock Ine Eva Re. Tos George TF. Hollen

Will leaves estate to sister and two children in probate

Will of the late Patrick Cain filed in probate court designates 300 dollars to sister Marie Pidelis with 200 dollars held in trust for his daughter Katherine. The remainder Cain's estate is to be divided equally between his daughter Mrs. Mary F. Mathews and son John C.

Patrick Cain Katherine Marie Pidelis

Miss Fleisch sues Miller for defamation damages

Mrs. Lulu Fleisch filed a common pleas suit for 5000 dollars against Mrs. Anna Miller of 822 Charlotte street alleging false statements harming her character. The case claims defamation and seeks monetary damages.

Lulu Fleisch Common Pleas Court Anna Miller Charlotte Street Fleisch

Insolvent petitions target Modern Machine Tool Co and Meyer Brothers

Insolvency filings move to appoint receivers for Modern Machine Tool Co at 4069 Spring Grove Ave, with stockholders seeking a receiver over two petitions alleging imminent failure from lack of capital. Also Meyer Brothers Furniture Co faces involuntary bankruptcy in U S District Court, with creditors Reismeier Lumber and Dulweber Co among petitioners, and J Cliff Meyer’s December 22 act cited.

Modern Machine Tool Company Spring Grove Avenue John C. Rogers Ehars H. H. Ackotter Meyer Brothers Furniture Company United States District Court Cincinnati Beveling and Smyering Company Reimeier Lumber Company Dulweber Company Meyer Brothers J. Cliff Meyer Meyer Michael Muller Silvering Company Onehes Reismeier

Wilmington Trip Sets Covington YMCA Basketball Game

The Shinkle A. C. a top Covington YMCA league team has booked Wilmington Ohio for a January 14 basketball game at the Covington YMCA.

Shinkle A. C Covington Y. M. C Wilmington, O Cov Ington “Y

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