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Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1913

Page

8

SULT SEEKS TO AVERT LIQUOR LICENSE SALE

The common pleas court will decide if a liquor license can be sold to satisfy a debt judgment. Hell claims a $253 judgment against him and that only asset of value is his license granted in Nov. Judge Cosgrave previously ruled liquor licenses are not subject to execution or mortgage and are transferable only with saloonkeeper consent. Defendants include Willam Marschhauser and Rogers Wright.

Sim Liquor Lcense Board Heil Common Pleas Cosgrave Zigmund Fisher H. Doekel

Charity Benefits in Ackerland Estate Bequest Totals

The late Max Ackerland's will provides $500 to the Jewish hospital, $390 to the Jewish home and the Jewish charities, $100 to both the Children's home and the Negro Orphan asylum, and $200 to the Jewish Orphan asylum in Cleveland from the estate. He leaves $25,000 to each child and the remainder to his widow. estate value estimated at $100,000.

Jewish Hospital Jewish Home Jewish Charities Children’s Home Negro Orphan Asylum Jewish Orphan Asylum Cleveland Max Ackerland Washington Avenue Ackerland

City to Rent Docks and Waterfront Facilities

Seattle announces plans to rent docks warehouses grain elevators lumber yards cold storage rooms and motor boat landings on the waterfront to the highest bidder. City and county buildings and improvements have been completed with several bids already received and steamship firms showing interest.

Amwlican Seattle Wash Anfi Eevators Lumyards J Steamship

Cleveland to fight rail dispute over huge city deficit

Peter Witt, traction commissioner, announced that Cleveland will battle in the courts the latest move by the Railway Company in the war of the Cleveland against the city over 788 666 50 charged for worn out power and machinery, creating a city deficit of 1 202 082 50 to date.

Cleveland Ohio Peter Witt Traction Contnfasioner Jleveland’ Railway Company Thy

Movie to Get Mayor All Heads of City

Mayor Hunt invites all city officials to his office at noon for a motion picture of the present city administration. The scene will be filmed in the large reception room at the mayor's office.

Hunt

Posse Pursues Fugitive in Ohio River Valley Search

A posse began a search of the surrounding country for Henry Rokowski after he shot and killed Constable Martin Windt and probably fatally wounded Mrs Stella Vebik and Ignatz Raukoski near Homestead Pennsylvania. Rokowski escaped in a fog following the deputy’s pursuit.

Homestead Henry Rokowski Martin Windt Estela Vebik Ignatz Raukoski

State Meat Contracts Awarded by Ohio Board

Contracts exceeding one million dollars for meat at 18 state institutions under the Ohio Board of Administration were awarded late today. The awards cover deliveries during the coming period with total meat quantities stated in thousands of pounds.

Columbus Ohio Fbm Ohio Board of Administration

Brown May Go Free on Failure To Get Trial

Brown may be released at the end of the current term of the common pleas court for failure to bring him to trial within the two-term limit after indictment for embezzling 21431 from Fred Schroth and his son. He has been jailed since May 27. his wife’s prior trial ended in conviction but is on appeal. Local prosecutors say the case against him likely will be dropped due to lack of connected testimony.

Brown Cai Sea Fred Schroth Packer Common Pleas Court Pogue Walter M. Locke John Poppe Henry Schwartz

Funeral held for Bader a royal servant and friend

The body of Bader who died Christmas day was buried in Walnut Hills German Protestant cemetery. Services were at the Scottish Rite cathedral under Masonic direction with viewing from 11 to 1. Mayor Elect Spiegel received a telegram from Carl Keller of Toledo expressing sympathy and noting their close friendship.

Bader Keller Cincinnati Mas Fred Eater

Slander suit filed in Common Pleas Court over $10000 damages

Henry Beckman sues Patrick Slattery for slander in a neighbor dispute on Colerain Avenue. The suit follows an alleged balloon meeting near 2900 Colerain where Slattery allegedly spoke slanderously. Slattery had previously filed a $2500 slander suit against Beckman.

Common Pleas Patrick Slattery Henry Beckman Slattery Beckman Colerain Avenue Baloon

Cincinnati Liquor Board Rebukes Saloon Men

Hamilton License Commission called the first Cincinnati saloon men to a hearing for license violations. John Weihe and Lena Weihe faced charges for a lounging room. Hoffman Cafe manager was arraigned for selling to minors, as was Frank Richie of Vine Street. They were warned against future offenses. The state board advised surrender of licenses before business closure. New licenses granted to J. M. Jaretti and Stephen Birchtold for Sycamore township. two more saloons to be allowed.

Cincinnati Hamilton John Weihe West Sixth Street Lena Weihe Hoffman Cafe Vine Street Frank Richie Sycamore Township J. M. Jaretti Stephen Birchtold

Review of 1918 era names and terms in a cryptic note

A terse analysis catalogues a list of names and phrases from a 1918 review fragment. It mentions Orozes and Gamboa aged six, young mood, caravel, C-McCombs, cast datum, lobby, Lopez, and kacklak with unclear connections or context. The text appears fragmentary and non-narrative.

Orozes Gamboa Caravel C —— McCombs Datum W. Lobby Lopez Kacklak

Dayton Civil Service Board Makeups Spark Charter Clash

After the new Dayton charter announcement the civil service board members Edward Edwards A A Smith and J A Oswald join the board while old members Lenz and Goldshodt refuse resignation. They claim legal grounds to stay and challenge the charter provisions as weak on civil service rules.

Spetal Dayton O. der Cy Commission Edward EB. Edwards A. A. Smith J. A. Oswald Civil Service Board Joseph & Lenz William Goldshodt Boart Lenz Ne Rae Conain

Girl Killed By Train On Way To Work in Dayton

Rose Schultze a 17 year old of Bellevue was found unconscious on the C O pall road tracks at Ninth and Thornton streets and died at Speers hospital after a train moving east bound passed about 6 45 am. She worked in a Dayton grocery and was evidently on her way to work when struck. Her dogs were cut off.

Rose Schultze Ward Avenue Bellevue Speers Hospital Pall Road Ninth and Thornton Streets Dayton Garrison Jt Ay

Wife Sues for Divorce in Keyonium Circuit Court

Anna Mehiman filed for divorce from Ernst Mehiman charging cruelty abandonment and failure to provide. Mehiman arrested Sunday on complaint by his wife and was made defendant in the case with the police court charge listed on the open docket.

Ernst Mehiman Anna Kénion Mehiman

You C ide of Covington to hold New Year open house

The You C ide of Covington will keep open house New Year's day from 2 to 5 p.m. An extensive program is planned for guests and will conclude with athletic exercises in the gym. Calvington Lodge of Elks also will hold a reception for members and friends followed by a dance in the lodge auditorium.

Covington Calvington Lodge of Elks

Woman Burglar Arraigned in Ludlow Public Safety Case

Black woman known as Curly Duncans arraigned in Ludlow police court. George Stevens a Black man was arrested Saturday in Ludlow and held to the grand jury in 300 dollars bond.

George Stevens Ludlow Curly” Duncans Kins Stevens

Watchnight Service Arrives at United Brethren Church

Tomorrow night watchnight services at United Brethren Church in Newport include an hour of prayer social session and vocal and instrumental numbers with a community program.

United Brethren Church Newport

Newport City Repeals Employee Discharge Ordinance

The Newport city commissioners voting with Mayor Helmbold and Commissioners Eimer and Bawer repealed the ordinance that empowered each to discharge and appoint employees. Supporters argued the law requires a majority vote on appointments and dismissals, signaling expected changes in personnel decisions effective January 1.

Newport Helmbold Eimer and Bawer

Lainsford v Hatfield Coal Company Denied New Trial

Judge Tracy overruled a motion for a new trial in the Kenton Circuit Court. Samuel Lainsford seeks 1999 dollars claiming he was ejected from the Hatfield Coal Company office. The case has been tried four times and a rehearing was requested over alleged improper language by the plaintiff's attorney.

Samuel Lainsford Hatfield Coal Company Tracy Kenton J.T. Hatfield Ines Lunsford

Crescent Springs man bound over on threat claim

James LaBar of Crescent Springs was placed under a $300 peace bond by Judge Cleary in Kenton County Court after witnesses testified he threatened to use a rifle if Joseph Rambier did not withdraw from the race for county commissioner. LaBar furnished bond and was released.

James LaBar Crescent Springs Cleary Kenton Joseph Rambier LaBar Rambler

Crescent Springs man held after shooting at wife

Charles Foester of Crescent Springs Kentucky faced a preliminary hearing in Kenton County Court on a charge of shooting to kill. He was held in default of $500 bond and jailed pending February grand jury action after being arrested Christmas Day at his home for allegedly firing three shots at his wife, none of which took effect.

Charles Foester Crescent Springs Kenton Foester

Covington Names New Health Board Officer

A joint session of Covington's General Council filled a vacancy on the health board created by Dr. J. M. O'Maley's resignation from that post. Under new law he cannot hold two positions, so the council selected Dr. J. M. Prewitt as his successor. Dr. O'Maley remains health officer.

General Council Covington Health Board J. M. O'Maley J. M. Prewitt O’maley

Candy raffles barred in Newport shops by order

Commissioner Ebert of Newport issued a ban on raffling candy in saloons cigar and drug stores and other businesses following a request by the Newport candy dealers association. Members say games in stores constitute gambling and violate the law. The association formed yesterday electing Albert Nichols president and A E Siman secretary.

Ebert Newport Cay Candy Dealers’ Association of Albert Nichols A. E. Siman

Man of 82 Declared Unfit and Ordered to Lexington Asylum

Henry Fischer, 82, was declared insane yesterday in Kenton County Court and ordered sent to Lexington Asylum. He is a defendant in a divorce suit filed last October with Dena Fischer alleging marriage in Germany in 1576 and abandonment in August. Cruelty is also charged.

Henry Fischer Kenton Lexington Fischer Dena Fischer Germany

Young Mason Clifford Brahmer Elected Worshipful Master

Clifford Brahmer, 27, was elected worshipful master of Robert Burns Arewe of Masons in Newport yesterday, said to be the youngest star in the state. Other officers chosen include Senior Warden Frank Krinn, Junior Warden Frederick Phillips, Treasurer E. M. Davis, Trustee Henry Ebert, Senior Deacon Frederick Dunker, and Junior Deacon William Kunzie.

Clifford Brahmer Robert Burns Arewe Masons Newport Frank Krinn Frederick Phillips E. M. Davis Henry Ebert Frederick Dunker William Kunzie

Postpone Last Session by Covington Board of Commissioners

The Covington city council postponed its last meeting for a final adjournment and will go out of official existence. The Board of City Commissioners will assume control of municipal affairs the following Monday for the next two years.

Covington Board of City Commissioners

Dayton woman granted divorce and child custody

Katherine Simmons of Dayton Kentucky was granted a divorce from Harry Simmons in Campbell Circuit Court. She receives custody of their infant and the defendant is ordered to pay 2560 dollars weekly for the child's support.

Katherine Simmons Dayton Harry Simmons Campbell

Campaign for Good Roads Planned by Campbell County Club

At a Campbell County Automobile Club meeting last night members outlined a county good roads campaign. A committee will handle legislation at the upcoming session. The two principal highways are deemed unsafe for public travel. Otto Lestina is president and Dr. W A Young secretary of the club.

Campbell County Automobile Club Legislatuire Otto Lestina W.A. Young Automobile Club

Ri R Tax Mayors Seek Equal 1913 Valuations

Mayors Phillips of Covington and Helmbold of Newport telegraphed the State Board of Valuations in session at Cincinnati Fort Frank fort urging that 1913 assessments for the C N and C Street Railway in Covington and Newport be the same as 1912. The board raised the franchise valuations in 1912 from 1.5 million to 6 million, which the mayors call a just adjustment to preserve.

Phillips Covington Helmbold Newport State Board of Valuations Frankfort C. N. & C. Street Railway State Board

Covington Briefs Mrs Foulke Dies At 79

Mrs Eunice Foulke 79 died yesterday at the Old Ladies Home Covington after several weeks illness. Funeral is set for 2 PM in the home chapel. Police have not located Viola Conley 16 missing from 311 West Sixth Street since Friday.

Eunice Foulke Old Ladies Covington Viola Conley West Sixth Street

Officers Are Elected By Sixth Ward Building Association

The Newport Sixth Ward Building Association held its annual meeting last night and elected officers. John W. N. Schweikert as president, Harry Reardon as vice president, Peter Andrews as treasurer, John F. Kehm as secretary, Edward Quinn as assistant secretary, and directors John Srein haver, Charles Walters, Peter Messmer, Henry Kramer, and W. M. Emmett.

Sixth Ward Building Association Newport John WN. Schweikert Harry Reardon Peter Andrews John F. Kehm Edward Quinn John Sreinhaver Charlies Walters Peter Messmer Henry Kramer W. M. Emmett

Richmond man arrested for carrying concealed weapon

Robert Sylvester, 2 percent black man from Richmond Virginia, was arrested yesterday at Pike and Madison avenues on a charge of carrying concealed weapons. He said he bought the revolver and planned to send it to his brother as a New Year gift.

Robert Sylvester Pike and Madison Avenues Sylvester Richmond

Charges of Abuse and Murder Attempts Lead to Divorce Suit

Mrs Laura Moeskops files for divorce from John Moeskops alleging years of abuse and two murder attempts including carbolic acid and asphyxiation. She claims he left for Toronto October 30, failed support, and seeks custody and protection from harassment through letters and concealed identities. Oscar Schmidt sues Rose Schmidt in insolvency court claiming similar distress and concealment of living situation.

Laura A.moeskops John Moestailor Moeskops Toronto Canada Oscar Schmidt Rose Schmidt

Funeral planned for register inventor John Kitty

Tayton Ohio December 2 Funeral arrangements on an elaborate scale are under way tonight for John Kitty 65 a Civil War veteran and commonly regarded as the inventor of the cash register who died at his sister's home today He conceived the idea after watching a distance recording device in the boiler room of an ocean liner Kitty died in modest circumstances despite the cash register's immense profits for others

Tayton Ohio John Kitty Cash Register Kitty

Ohio State Association to align statutes with federal law

The executive committee met in Columbus with State Bank Superintendent Lattaner to map a legislative program. It aims to make Ohio statutes conform to the new federal law, using Black of Cincinnati as the proper measure to effect the changes.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State ’ Association Lattaner Cincinnati

Prisoners Guarded in Coleman Murder Case

Charlestown Md Dec 29 Kent County Grand Jury convened to hear murder cases against two Black men charged in the killing of James Coleman a well to do farmer. Inside the jail Patrick Parraway and Norn Mabel confessed to involvement with Coleman and Mabel admitted robbing the body.

Charlestown Kent County James BR. Coleman James Parraway Mabel Coleman

Railroad preps for possible strike as lines go telephonic

St Louis and San Francisco railroad officials said they have installed telephone equipment over more than 2,000 miles of main lines and are ready to operate trains by telephone in case telegraph operators and station agents strike as expected to be called early tomorrow morning. Train crews have been trained in the new method for weeks.

St. Louie St. Louis San Francisco

Bishop Colling Dempy In Critical Condition At Johns Hopkins

Baltimore on December 29 Bishop Colling Dempy of the Methodist Episcopal Church South is in serious condition at Johns Hopkins Hospital after taking bichloride of mercury by mistake. He reportedly thought it was medicine and was poisoned at his home in Richmond. Doctors say he probably will recover.

Baltimore Colling Dempy Methodist Episcopal Church South Johne Hopkins’ Hospital Hmond

Civil Service Rules Apply To More City Jobs

City administration plans retroactive civil service coverage for many appointees as of January 1. Service Director Price announced numerous reappointments, safeguarding employees from dismissal except for cause under new rules. Names include Stanley Bray succeeding P J Nuttle, and Miss M M Jennings moving to service director clerical post.

Price Civil Service Stanley Bray P. J. Nuttle M.M. Jennings Mayors Grace McFall Lois Charlies J. Fox Henry B. Kunnen Joseph F. Casserly Dennis Donovan J . Littiken William Busch Joseph P. Thompson, Jr George Esterkamp James Hogan Charlie P. Robinson James P. McDermott James Agness H. K. Birnbryer John Unneweblir

Indian's Will Valid in United States Law

The War Department ruled that a dying American Indian's verbal will is valid. An Apache reservation officer at Fort Bill Oklahoma was instructed to transfer herd sale proceeds to the cousin rather than the brother, following the decedent's expressed wish.

Washington United States War Department Fort Bill Okla

Coroner Hoffman Targets 1000 Lives Saved in 1914

Chicago coroner Peter N Hoffman announced a public safety drive to save 1000 lives in 1914. In nine years in office he averaged 6269 inquests annually and expects the toll to drop to 6000 next year.

Chicago Peter N. Hoffman Hoffman

Buffalo West Virginia fire destroys business section

A blaze in Buffalo, West Virginia, 16 miles from Gallipolis, is pegged as incendiary by nightfall. The early morning fire gutted the town’s business district, with damage estimated at about 125000 dollars.

Gallipolis Buffalo W. Va

Death by own action found in New York artist studio

Police believe Mel Me Chatfield an artist died by her own hand when a steel paper cutter was found through her heart in her studio in New York on December 29. The investigation concluded the death was self inflicted.

New York Mel Me Chatfield

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