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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1914
Page
10
Shy Bigelow outlines a municipal takeover of the traction company amid rising costs for Cincinnati residents. He argues the franchise and wagon fleet are the company’s capital and would force taxpayers to pay for their own property should the city seize control, while officials and experts assess value amid potential deals and questions.
The piece outlines the Cincinnati Day ton short line service with initial trip fee and daily trains. Trains depart Cincinnati at 8 30 am and 4 30 pm, reaching Dayton at 10 20 am and 6 20 pm. Return trains leave Dayton at 8 30 am and 4 30 pm, arriving Cincinnati at 10 25 am and 6 50 pm. The line runs between Lebanon and Dayton via the Cincinnati Lebanon road, with terminals at Court Street, Broadway, and Brown Street in Dayton.
Mobile Alabama February 1 There will be no revolution in Nicaragua while American Marines are stationed in the capital and if they remain the people of Nicaragua will support Adolfo Diez according to Colonel Vargas of the Nicaragua army who is in Mobile en route to New York He says the Americans have earned admiration and gratitude from Nicaragua for their conduct and assistance in quelling revolts and preventing a renewal of the revolution
Constantin Theodore Dumba, the Austrian ambassador to the United States, was bitten on the right hand while trying to separate his dog from another that had attacked it. The incident occurred on a fashionable Connecticut Avenue in Washington near Dupont Circle.
Panama February 1 Govinetti a leading gambling figure who ran roulette and poker games since 1903 was murdered outside his establishment in the restricted district this morning. His gambling concessions were taken by Americans in 1904. The event marks a violent turn in Panama's illicit gaming scene.
Keller will deliver an illustrated talk on Mt. Vernon at the monthly meeting of the North Ride Business Club tonight. The lecture will be open to all Cumminaville residents.
The Parish Club of the Blessed Gacrement Church will host its fifth annual groundhog supper at their venue on Wilder. Proceeds support church programs and community outreach through the event.
Ohio lawmakers push to finish the special session with rapid votes. Senate and House will apply intense pressure Tuesday and Wednesday to clear legislation, amid a wave of bills awaiting action and potential court challenges.
A robber smashed a Dow's Drug Store window on Kemper and McMillen streets at 7 AM Sunday but fled when Harry Villinsky, a one legged newsboy on crutches, cried out. Police description issued as onlookers, many headed to early church, watched the suspect flee, dropping goods on the pavement.
The Odeon hosts An Evening of Sonatas Tuesday night under college auspices. Miss Louise W Church pianist and Emil Heermann violinist perform in the seventh subscription concert of the series.
Cincinnati socialists arrange for Rev. Fred G. Strickland of Dayton to address a meeting next Tuesday evening at the Teamster's Temple 217 219 West Twelfth street. His topic is Is It Possible To Live Moral Life Under Capitalism.
Joseph Ware a 35 year old negro was beaten by four negro attackers at Van Horn alley and Cutter street yesterday morning. He was taken to City Hospital with a fractured skull.
Bud Hammond reports a motorcycle valued at 150 dollars stolen from a hallway on Barr street. The incident occurred Saturday night at 4212 Glen Way Avenue and was reported to police yesterday.
Michael Helfrich of Fairview and Edward Newman of 2012 Dunlap street charged with liquor law violations for selling drinks at two bars under a single license. Sergeants and patrolman state Helfrich’s hall hosted a dance with permit by the proprietor and Newman allegedly sold liquor without a license.
Ithaca N Y February 1 Professor Walter Mulford Cornell forestry head accepted appointment as head of the new department of forestry at the University of California His resignation from Cornell will take place this year and he will start in Berkeley August 1 He has favored California for a wider field of work since he was appointed here in 1910 following a faculty position at the University of Michigan.
Patrolman Cassius Parker of the Fifth district was assaulted by about 20 Italians at Harrison and Fenton avenues while trying to arrest two fighting men. Parker jumped from a car and was overpowered until Frank Eubanks, a car motorman, sprang off with a club. The attackers were subdued and seven arrested.
Albert Snyder longtime ticket agent at Pennsylvania station since 1890 will retire on pension in March. He is to be succeeded by J E Pendery of Torrence Road station with David Richards at Pennsylvania station moving to Pendery’s post and George E Harrigan succeeding Richards. Additional promotions include E B Brun Alvin A Leuchauer and Paul H Barnett.
Lawrenceburg Indiana February 1 dedication services for the new M E Church at Homestead were held today with a large crowd in attendance. The church stands on the former Belleview Church site, a landmark of Methodism in Southeastern Indiana.
The Cincinnati Lawrenceburg and Aurora Street Railway resumed service to High Street in Lawrenceburg Indiana this morning the first time since last March flood damage.
A young man about 22 years old and 5 feet 4½ inches tall was found dead in a building attic after a burglary attempt at Meyers Bros. Co. on Walnut street. Clues include a time table and two meal checks from Kelley Good Samaritan. no papers identified him. Schatz, involved in the case, was arrested for manslaughter but released on own recognizance.
Knights Templars and friends will gather for a ball at the new Hotel Gibson on Friday night February 20. Reception committee includes Most Eminent Sir William Bromwell Mensh and Thomas Kite, with music by Syrian Temple under Dr W S Be Leeke and Hofer’s orchestra led by John Hofer.
A wireless dispatch from Panama reports the Almirante unable to rescue the Warrior crew near Santa Vanilla off Colombia due to high seas. Frederick W. Vanderbilt and party including the Duke and Duchess of Manchester remain aboard. A Kingston tug will attempt rescue when conditions ease. the Warrior pounds on but no immediate breakup danger.
Special to The American reports General James Grant Wilson once on General Grant's staff during Vicksburg campaigns died at St. Luke's Hospital from heart disease. He fell ill in New York. Funeral arrangements set for 143 West Seventy-ninth Street on Tuesday morning.
Regulations require rubber gatherers in Colombia to observe tree rest periods between tapping. The 1911 census lists the Union of South Africa population at 5 792 294 on May 7 1911 with 1 276 242 Europeans and 4 697 162 natives or mixed races. Albert Victor Weigel, former Cincinnati newspaper man, wed Miss Clara Sens Fayette Indiana.
Opening trading shows strong gains across many issues led by Overseas and steel shares. Pressed Steel Car climbs about two points to 44 1 2 while Great Northern Ore adds two points to 39 with Union Pacific at 144 1 2 and American Snuff edging up to 171. Reading Great Northern preferred and Northern Pacific post fractional advances as Rock Island issues turn firmer in late forenoon trading.
The listing details No. 2 winter No. 4 winter No. 2 spring and No. 1 timothy and clover mixes with prices per bag or cwt. It notes a general market trend of high world shipments especially from Russia and mentions predictive influence on demand and prices.
An itemized market note lists prices and varieties for livestock and produce. It mentions bids and rankings for 1961 forms and seed stock with reference to Cantor’s figures and related market movements.
The River Cincinnati at 26.4 feet rises with multiple gage readings including Franklin 11.2 and Greensboro 9.4 while Parkersburg 18.1 Warrants rising and falling at Portsmouth 23.2 and Shreveport 1.4 show varied trends. In Falmouth Kentucky rainfall 1.44 inches adds to rising Ohio River levels across Cincinnati district.
W. R. Chase and his sister Florence were attacked by a dog yesterday morning in front of 1712 Fairfax Avenue. The animal tore Miss Chase’s clothing, but she escaped injury as Chase fended it off with his fist.
A gas jet ignited rags at the Salvation Army store 105 Broadway causing a small fire. Engine Company No. 10 extinguished the Mirage. Another fire was found on the second floor at 435 Carlisle Avenue and was extinguished with a $190 loss.
John Kreckler aged 16 sustained a fracture to his left arm yesterday afternoon while skating at Beach and Glenway avenues. He was taken first to Dr. Orr's office and later returned home.
Grain inspection data from Cincinnati shows mixed lots of wheat and corn with various grades and car quantities. References to No 2 evaluated samples, No 6 white, No 3 belts, and prices around 15 to 17 dollars per ton, with some Timothy and timothy straw mentions amid uncertain notes.
Chicago January 01 Special to The American reports beef and sheep market activity. Livestock receipts include 6 000 head hogs with higher prices, cattle and calf markets mixed to strong, and varying prices for prime to common categories. Demand shows market strength in some sectors while others remain steady or slow.
The readable text shows scattered references to foods and prices including sugar and powdered cubes plus stray numbers and brand-like fragments. Little coherent context or complete items are identifiable.
Fragmentary OCR text reports a seer attack involving prime stone and mentions names and places in New York and New Jersey. Details are unreadable, with references to prices, sides, and providers, but the core event remains uncertain.
A garbled text fragment references names and a date 1744 with scattered words like Serene Laas Mame and a few unclear terms. The readable content is insufficient to identify a coherent event or subject for a full news item.
Market notes show fluctuating demand for top grades with offerings steady and prices quoted higher. Prime firsts at 29 cents, secondaries at 27, poultry and turkeys listed with assorted weights and grades, including springers, hens, and white poultry items amid active buying.
A fragmented market item lists assorted commodities with miscoded weights and pricing. Entries mention salted beef, linseed, lard, refined turpentine, and various grades, though several figures are garbled. The note reads as a routine price ledger affected by illegible OCR.
The week shows mixed market activity with price readings around $12.10 per unit and ranges from $1.00 to $25.75. A long table translates weekly figures compared to the previous year, listing totals for the year and summary metrics for 1926 across various items.
The document lists assorted fruit and vegetable prices including lemons, grapefruits, cabbage, cauliflower, cranberries, brussels sprouts, and onions with prices per unit or per pound. It mentions origins such as California Florida and New Orleans and cites various sellers and price points for wholesale and retail.
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