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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1913

Page

10

Ryan Named Chief of Detectives in Police Promotion

Safety Director Cash announced Dennis J. Ryan, formerly a police lieutenant, as chief of detectives to succeed Calvin Crim who retires New Year’s Day. Ryan led the eligible list with 95.8 average. promotions followed for several officers while Crim will remain in the city and may enter private detective work.

Cash Dennis J. Ryan Calvin Crim Crim Copelan Ryan August Keidel Michael Kane William J. Love Exanmileaeien Henry Kessen Coss F” Studer Studer Mada Civil Service Cincinnati Phil P. Striett Safety Department J. &. Weatherby Joseph Hutchinson John Wank

Double funeral for White children in Center Street blaze

In New Richmond Ohio a double funeral is planned for Clifford 4 and Mildred 12 White who perished after a stove explosion at 3445 Center Street. Their mother Mrs White was severely burned and remains seriously ill at home.

Clifford Mildred White Center Street Tomorow New Richmond Ohio Mildred

Judge Grants New Trial in Greve Case Against Cincinnati Traction

Judge Gorman orders a new trial for Frank Greve who won $7,000. original trial involved a collision at Eighth and Linn streets with Cincinnati Traction cars. The case, tied to appeals and Supreme Court review, was deemed an error requiring the higher court to decide. May 11, 1911.

Dominion Pieas Gorman Frank Greve Cincinnati Tractions Eighth and Linn Streets Supreme Court Traction — Y Greve Aspett

Girl to Home for Destitute Family in Need of Work

Eight year old Biephanie Jackson, daughter of Ingac and unnamed mother, was left at the Children’s Home yesterday by parents who are destitute and seeking work. They promised to return once either parent finds employment. The father, a structural iron worker, cannot work as his union card has expired and he has no funds to renew it.

Biephanie Jackson Ingac Jackson West Ninth Street

Miss Lucy Hoke Smith Marries Ensign Alston Simpson

Miss Lucy Hoke Smith daughter of Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia and Ensign Alston Simpson of the United States navy wed this morning. They begin their honeymoon visiting New York briefly then proceed to Europe for their travels.

Washington Lucy Hoke Smith Senator Hoke Smith Georgia Ensign Alston Simpson United States Navy New York Europe

Ohio Employers Rush to Meet New Compensation Law Demands

Columbus Ohio December thirty thousands of employers flooded the liability board with checks as Ohio implements the Green law effective Thursday. After New Year’s Day every person partnership or corporation employing five or more will be protected against injury or death without direct compensation unless they refrain by bonding with the state treasurer. The compulsory feature replaces the old optional system. interstate traffic firms are exempt.

Americ Columbus Ohio State Industrial Commission

Will Install Officers at Banquet for Woolward Conte't No 49

Woolward Conte't No 49 of the United American Mechanics will install newly elected officers at a banquet during the next meeting Friday. Members and brethren are urged to attend and support the event.

Woolward Conte Tunter Order United Amerikan Mephanice

Straus Will Dedicates Funds to Jewish Hospitals and Homes

The will of Lyman Straus, hide and fur dealer, filed for probate, allocates 25 000 each to the Home for the Jewish Aged and Infirm and the Jewish Hospital Association. It creates two funds named the Lyman Straus Fund and distributes varied sums to nephews, nieces, and other named individuals in trusts, with the residue to the Home for the Jewish Aged. Executor named is Attorney William Iford. The estate totals about 85 000 cash with 30 000 realty.

Jewish Hospital Association Lyman ‘Straus Lyman Straus Joe Isadore Hess Lyman Hess Harry Hess Millie Rosalind Stella Fannie Loewenstein Barbara Samuels Daniel Loewenstein Gustav Loewenstein Henry J. Mociberg Sporm William 1Ford

Chamber of Commerce by law change proposed for officer selection

A resolution to amend by laws to overhaul officer selection after the January 14 1914 election was presented to the board. It would form a 15 member board with varying three two and one year terms and annual directorate reorganization. The measure was sent to a special committee for report Friday. New chamber members announced include Charles Reinhart Isaac F Tunison Rufus B Smith Max Levy Starbuck Smith Bernhard Ptein W W Jackson and KR Hebble.

Chamber of Commerce Regular Red Party Chamber Congress Washington Charles &. Reinhart Isaac F. Tunison Rufus B. Smith Max Levy Starbuck Smith Bernhard Ptein W. W. Jackson KR. Hebble

Commissioners to Meet for Park Board Regular Session

The Board of Park Commissioners will hold its regular meeting this morning at 9 o'clock at the offices on 2005 Gilbert Avenue.

Board of Park Commissioners Tts Gilbert Avenue

Boy Scouts Formed in West Covington Charter Members Named

A West Covington group formed a Boy Scouts unit with 26 charter members. Installation in the national union is planned for next May led by Rev J G Ragane, with Dewey Brown as president, Stanley Chrisman as assistant scout master, Elmer Moffert secretary, and Raymond Skirvin treasurer. Detective Collins arrested George Elbray on grand larceny charges after he stole jewelry valued at 169 dollars from H F Blase on Madison avenue. police found the goods on him after a clerk pursued him to the street.

Boy Scouts West Covington National Union J. G. Ragane the Organszer Dewey Brown Stanley Chrisman Elmer Moffert Raymond Skirvin Collins Covington George Elbray Elbray H. F. Blase Madison Avenue

Kenton County Board to End Year Meeting in Covington

The Kenton county board of commissioners will meet Friday in Covington to finish year affairs. The new board members are John Fijan R J Cody and J B Linneman and will take office the first Monday in January. Mills remains roads supervisor and Kenny Connelly retains the county superintendent post. No road inspectors will be appointed for the time being.

Kenton County Board of Commissioners Covington John Fijan R. J Cody J. B. Linneman Id Mills Kenny Connelly

Negroes Demand Police Posts and Jobs in City

A group of Cowington Black citizens circulate a petition asking Mayor Phillips and the city commissioners to appoint two Black patrolmen and one plain clothes officer in the police department. They also seek 16 public works jobs filled by men of their race.

Cowington Phillips Public Works Department

Kraft Is Selected To Fill Campbell County Infirmary Vacancy

Edward Clary yesterday resigned as superintendent of the Campbell county infirmary. Frederick Kraft of Persimmon Grove was elected to fill the vacancy.

Hdward Clary Campbell County Infirmary Frederick Kraft Persimmon Grove

Covington Marriage Licenses Issued

Yesterday in Covington two couples received licenses. William A. Davis 27 and Sadie F Sullivan 71 of Covington were licensed. Charles C Maesie 24 of Kansas City Kan and Bessie D Carpenter 21 of Covington also secured licenses.

Covington William A. Davis Sadie F. ‘Sullivan Charles C. Maesie Kansas City Kan Bessie D. Carpenter

Accidental Death Verdict In Dayton Crossing Tragedy

Coroner Digby ruled Rose Schultz of 387 Ward Avenue Bellevue died accidentally at the Thornton street railroad crossing in Dayton Kentucky Monday. The death marks the fifth C and O railroad fatality in Campbell county this month.

Digby Rose Schultz Ward Avenue Bellevue Thornton Street Dayton Miss Schultz Campbell County

U. S. Attorney Weds Miss Effie Barton in Covington

Sawyer W. Smith assistant United States district attorney for northern Kentucky married Effie Barton of Barboursville Ky. The ceremony was performed Monday night by Rev. George Bunton at Union M E church in Covington. The couple left yesterday for Barboursville.

Sawyer W. Smith United States Northern Kentucky Effie Barton Barboursville Covington George Bunton Union M. E

Newport Briefs Highlight City Projects and Appointments

Damien H. Kehl, current Newport water works secretary, will be retained by the incoming administration. Newport building permits this year exceed 1912 by 25000 dollars. The Sixth Ward Building association filed for incorporation, increasing capital stock and extending corporate life to 66 years.

Damien H. Kehl Newport Water Works Newport Sixth Ward Building Association

Covington Briefs: Pardoned Prisoner and Funeral note

Percy Hartley, confined on disorderly conduct charges in Covington jail, received a New Year’s pardon from Mayor Phillips. Mrs Almira J. Collins, 61, whose line died Sunday in St Paul, Minn, had her funeral held yesterday.

Percy Hartley Covington Phillips Almira Collins St. Paul Minn

Arrest in Covington Under Null Charge

A man identifying himself as J. B. King was arrested in Covington last night and held on a charge related to a pending case. Police reported the suspect is in custody awaiting further proceedings.

J. B. King Covington

New Cashier Named for Ludlow Savings Bank

Emmett H. Dougherty, Ludlow city collector, named cashier of Ludlow Savings Bank to take charge January 1. He succeeds Harry B. Clark who died last week. Dougherty also serves as agent for the Queen & Crescent railroad at Ludlow, a post he will resign.

Emmett H. Dougherty Ludlow

Judge Elect Boltz Moves to Deny Marriage Ceremonies Authority

Judge Elect Boltz of Campbell County Court announced he will withhold authority for magistrates to perform marriages after the first of the year. He cites statutes granting power to refuse and aims to curb marriage touting by directing couples away from touts and to official offices for ceremonies.

Newport Boltz Campbell County Court Campbell County

Brown Indicted Broker Released on Own Bond

Henry A. Brown the broker and his wife Charlotte Thompson Brown were indicted for embezzlement from Fred Schroth. Brown was released on his own bond after leaning on his wife in the courtroom, claiming illness. He faces possible future trial or dismissal as physicians warn his health and case proceedings.

Brown Henry A. Brown Charlotte Thompson Brown Fred Schroth Ani He

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