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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1914

Page

10

Letter about men in Crane Gaot case and arrests

The note details arrests connected to a case involving a girl taken from a Plum street area near Fit and Plym streets. Mrs Littan Hoerers and a colored maid at that house are named, with additional names and charges related to juvenile delinquency and penalties.

Mavente Mindred Crane Plym Littan Hoerers Plum Street Eligabeth Phares Howen Creepiourige

Mission Friends to bury slain derelict

The article outlines plans by local groups to bury a unidentified derelict. officials said the burial will proceed as an effort to identify the deceased. Details are unclear due to damaged text.

Mission Friends

Pinchot Denounced as Squatter in Philadelphia Speech

The article reports Pinchot facing denouncement in Philadelphia as a squatter and accuses Senator Penrose of lax tax and policy positions. It notes the Progressive stance for the Democratic ticket focusing on tariff and national issues rather than personalities.

Enecastle Americag Tadelphia LaDenot Pinchot United States Penrose MPO P Pinchot Tha Hinehotryor

Saloon Keeper Assigns Balances in Norwood Partition Case

A saloon keeper assigns the property at 4729 Montgomery Road Norwood amid a partition case. Reported assets total 31,000 with liabilities listed as igh. 006 and other unsettled terms concerning Angelo DeCicosto and Junge Warner.

Angelo E DeCicosto Junge Warner Western Montgomery Road Norwood

Honest returns by collectors show increased personal valuations

Ten collectors reported improved personal valuations at a district tax meeting. One return listed $139.90 for a man who earned $70,000 last year, while another showed a $10,000 return from a man who previously declared $200.

Coly

Winter Weather Forecast Confusion From Anxious Forecaster

A garbled weather brief from Forecaster Grougd flog Of fieielly, citing an analyst Zoe, warns that winter may linger. The chaotic text mentions weeks and advice to keep overcoats close, while the reporter notes alarm and hasty retreat to the office.

Man Charged in Kentucky Murder Case

A man named Prihton, described as a Negro, was accused yesterday of murder in Dry Ridge Kentucky. The victim John Bryson was shot and killed. Bryson died at Cincinnati City Hospital after being brought there. Meta was arrested in Williamstown Kentucky.

Prihton Gibba Hoene Stagrare Mint Alex. McCann John Bryson Dry Ridge Bunchy Bryson Cincinnah Meta Williamstowna

Better Housing Discussion At Cincinnati Meeting

The Cincinnati Welfare and Housing Commission met at the Business Men's Club last night to discuss improved housing conditions in the city.

Cincinnati Welfare & Housing Commission Business Men's Club Pilan

Lamott Appointed Chief Clerk at Auditor Leiman’s Office

Barles Lamott of 741 State Street was appointed chief clerk in Auditor Leiman’s office yesterday. He began his new duties at once.

Cs ‘Barles Lamott State Street Leiman

Americans Offer to Finance Turkish Twist in Paris Deal

The Constantinople correspondent of the Temps reports an American group of financiers offered to advance up to 110 million dollars to Turkey for a forthcoming twist in Paris negotiations. The terms are described as excessive and under review by Turkish authorities.

Paris Constantinople

Ohio State rivalry... name change clash at Athens

Contention over changing Ohio State University’s name to the University of Ohio sparks protest in Columbus and Athens. Governor Cox resists amid a heated political clash led by Papen Alston Ellis and an Athens delegation. A follow up petition from an Ohio State group urged the governor to honor his pledge.

Clammie Bindu State House Athens Lloyd Thompson Ohio State Cox

Vatican denies Pope interview on tango approval

Special to Pee Americca reports Rome is unsettled by claims the Pope approved a modified tango. The Vatican says the Pope was never interviewed on the matter and that dance authority rests with bishops who ban or permit dances deemed objectionable.

Funeral service for Mrs Sohuing and Mrs Wellman held

Funeral for Mrs Sohuing and services for Mrs Wellman of 418 Dorchester Avenue were conducted this afternoon. The obituaries note the deaths occurred at the home of Mrs Wellman’s daughter and reference the Sun day timing.

Sohuing Shoe A. L. ‘Wellman Dorchester Avenue

Prohibition Lecturer Miss Phelps Visits Cincinnati Churches

Miss Lillian M. Phelps prominent prohibition lecturer travels Cincinnati to speak at Bond Hill Presbyterian Norwood Grace Methodist and Lockland Baptist churches. Her stay culminates with the national prohibition rally at Central Christian Church Thursday night. She represents the Women’s Christian Temperance Union.

Lillian M. “Phelps Cincinnati Delver Bond Hill Norwood

Wilson at New Play

The President with Cary Tyson, military aide, attended the presidential box to see Marrying for Money, Alphonso Peret’s new play. It opened in Syracuse on Christmas Day and drew Ambassadors, foreign ministers, and most of the diplomatic corps, who afterward went to the Southern Relief Society charity hall at the New Willard.

Americas Washington de. Cary Tiyson Bélasco Alphonso Peret Syracuse Southern Relief Society New Willard

Amendment Defeated on Smith Lever Extension Proposal

The Senate voted 40 to 16 against Senator Cummins proposed amendment to the Smith Lever agricultural extension plan. The amendment would have altered the allocation of funds and duties among the states for extension work.

Aubericas Washington Senate Cummins Smith-Lever Agricultural College

Liquor Sale to Minors Topic Raised at Ministers Meeting

Report notes discussion on selling liquor to minors during a ministers gathering. Addressed by Dr Genese W Philips of Hamilton, with focus on conditions near a West End dance hall as worst in the area.

Fanexenes Sean Svere Genese W. Philips Hamilton

Latonia Soon to Get Natural Gas

Latonia residents may receive natural gas soon as Covington city commission considers suspending litigation with the Union Light Company. Mayor Hilipps protested as Commissioner Schuler withdrew the measure but the board agreed to meet with gas company representatives to seek an early delivery solution. The water-rate plan for Latonia was referred to future turtle meetings. Edward McHugh and J Marlboro, Covington city stable workers, were dismissed yesterday. a former public works employee is named as stable boss.

Latonia Covington Lchmitz Union Light Company Schuler Hilipps Nght Company Edward McHugh J. Marlboro Covington City Covcans Public Works Department Marlboro

Woman Sues Highlands District for $1000 Damages

Josephine Self filed suit yesterday in Campbell Circuit Court seeking $1,000 damages from the Highlands district for alleged personal injuries due to a street defect.

Josephine Self Campbell Circuit District of Thhe Highlands

Three Arrested After Street Fight in Covington

Deputy Sheriff Booth arrested Edward Cram E Brandt and Harry Casey last night after a brawl at Fifth and Madison Covington. Police say one struck a newsboy and the melee drew a crowd causing disorder. The trio are held to answer the charge.

Edward Cram E. Brandt Harry Casey Booth Fifth and Madison Streets Covington

Gambling probe urged by Campbell County grand jury

Judge Yungblut urged the Campbell County grand jury in Newport to investigate gambling after receiving complaints about nickel slot machines in road houses outside city limits. He ordered a thorough inquiry and noted two assault cases involving Mayme Maddux accusers against John Brown and Edward Stevens to be taken up immediately.

Yungblut Campbell County, Grand Jury Newport Mayme Maddux John Brown Edward Stevens

Elks Celebrate 19th Anniversary Mask Ball

Covington lodge of Elks marked its nineteenth formation anniversary with a mask ball at the lodge room on West Fifth street. Over 200 couples attended and prominent Elk members from Cincinnati and Newport were guests.

Covington Lodge’of Elks Toom West Fifth Street Cincinnati Newport

Bass Held on Knife Charge in Dayton

David Bass, 26, of 221 East Fifth Street, is held by Dayton police on a charge of using a knife against Charles Guerner, 25, of Third Avenue.

David Bass East Fifth Street Dayton Police Charles Guerner Third Avenue

Four Wives File for Divorces in Kenton Circuit Court

Four divorce suits filed yesterday in Kenton Circuit Court name the plaintiffs as wives. Nellie Reeves accuses abandonment by Osee Reeves whom she married in 1907 and says he left her two years later. Esta Simpkinson sues Herbert Bimpkinson for cruelty alleging marriage in 1911 and his leaving her in April last year. Beasie Brennan seeks divorce from William Brennan claiming abandonment and cruelty after their marriage in April last year. Christine Lincke sues William Lincke alleging cruel treatment and separation after July 4 following their April marriage.

Kenton Nellie Reeves Osee Reeves Esta Simpkinson Herbert Bimpkinson Beasie Brennan Y. Willliam Brennan Christine Lincke William Linckes

Break-in suspects hide in store refrigerator at Covington Kroger

Covington patrolmen investigated a break in at the Kroger on Pike and Craig streets. The manager later found that intruders had hidden inside a refrigerator to avoid capture and left without stealing any stock.

Kroger Pike and Craig Streets Covington Niebusch

Covington appoints caretaker for city reservoirs

Commissioner of Public Property Mason Hawk announces Richard V. Conley of 123 West Third Street Covington named caretaker of Covington reservoirs at Ft. Thomas succeeding William Liebrock who died last week. Liebrock's funeral was held yesterday afternoon from Tower Place home.

Mason Hawk Covington Richard V. Conley West Third Street Ft. Thomas William Liebrock Liebrock Tower Place

Newport Court Fines For Drink Smuggling Incident

Leslie Shields was fined six dollars and costs in Newport City Court after jailer Wilson and guard Edward Harvey testified to smuggling drinks inside the cell. Several Cincinnati men including James Baxter John Ryan John Wise and Samuel Sullivan were fined fifteen dollars each for drunkenness and disorderly conduct.

Leslie Shields Newport Wilson Edward Harvey Shields James Baxter John, Ryan John Wise Samuel Sullivan Cincinnati

Pythians Celebrate Homecoming at Latonia Lodge

Latonia Lodge Knights of Pythias held a home coming event at their hall on Main and Southern avenues last night. Prominent attendees included Supreme Representative William Schuerman of Carrollton Grand Chancellor of Kentucky Milton McLean of Covington Geo W Carter Aubrey Barbour John J Howe and Past Grand Chancellor Jules Plummer of Newport.

Latonia Lodge Knights of Pythias William Schuerman Carrollton Kentucky Milton McLean Covington Geo. W- Carter Aubrey Barbour John J. Howe Jules Plummer Newport

Covington High Annex Receives Sixty Transfer Students

Sixty pupils enrolled yesterday at Covington High School Annex in the Coppin building due to crowding at the Twelfth and Russell campus. The transfer targets a commercial course as part of a solution to space constraints.

Covington High School Coppin Twelfth Russell Streets

Williams Sworn In as Comptroller of the Currency

John Skelton Williams took the oath as comptroller of the currency in Washington on February 2. Justice Lamar of the Supreme Court administered the oath. Williams will oversee duties assigned by the Treasury to the Assistant Secretary.

Washington John Skelton Willams Justice Lamar Supreme Court Perenne Williams Treasury Memiin

Politician Influence Alleged in New York Highway Cradle

William M Ache50m an engineer in charge of Western New York highways testified that politicians harmed highway construction. Zadoc Boice of Kingston recalled an aqueduct contract worth 184000 dollars after which he and Louis P Harrison were pressured for a contribution. Four days later he sent a 50600 dollar check to State Chairman George M Palmer. his partner paid half. This testimony dated to 1942.

New York William M. Ache New York State Atx Col. Goebels Pangma Canal Zadoc Boice Kingston Louis P. Harrison Wnd Everett Fowler George M. Palmer

New graft witness subpoenaed in aqueduct contract case

Henry Kerbaugh, linked to hidden aqueduct contracts totaling 29 460 000, was subpoenaed to appear before the grand jury tomorrow. He is expected to discuss his contracting experiences and may reveal details tied to Patterson & Company of Pittsburgh and related alleged schemes.

Ameriqua New York Henry Ss .Kerbaugh Dake Ova Pthony Gougiar Patterson & Company Pittsburg

Plan Boost Campaign For Cincinnati Travelling Men

Cincinnati traveling men of the Cincinnati Traveling Men Association prepare for the season by promoting Cincinnati made goods more earnestly. The board of directors meets next Saturday at 1 o'clock to discuss road campaign steps and methods to spread the fame of Cincinnati industries nationwide.

Cincinnati Traveling Men Cincinnati Traveling Men's Association Lever Cincinnati United States

Federated Improvers Elect Officers at January Banquet

The Federated Improvement Association plans its annual election and banquet on January 12 at the Gibison case venue. Mayor Spiegel and City Health Officer Landis will attend. Dr. Landis will discuss sex hygiene as a city problem. Candidates include Walter A. Knight president and John H. Marckworth first vice president, among others.

Federated Improvement Associations Gibison Spiegel Landis Walter A. Knight John H. Marckworth Luke W. Smith Otto Meckmann Ralph O. Newcomb Ralph O. Newcomb; Board of Governors F.L. Pagley Dudley Harry W. Hutchins Bryson A. Pursell Dr. Ss. «. Swarteei

Medal from China to Dana J. Milligan for Red Cross service

The Navy Department received a bronze medal awarded to Dana J. Milligan formerly a hospital apprentice in the Navy. General Ja Yuan Hung sent the medal as a personal gift in recognition of Milligan's Red Cross Hospital service at Hankow during the 1921 revolution. Milligan was last known to be living in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Washington Navy Department Dana J. Milligan Navy Ja Yuan Hung Milligan Red Cross Hankow Chattanooga Tenn

Nation's largest radish moves between departments

Washington, Feb. 2. The country's largest radish was transferred from the state department to the department of agriculture. Secretary Bryan sent to Secretary Houston a 0 pounder sent to him by a Japanese farmer near Mobile, Alabama. Previously he had received a 12 pound white radish from admirers in California.

Washington State Department Department of Agriculture Bryan Houston Mobile Ala California

Wife Barnard sues Cincinnati Traction for damages

Lorraine Barnard filed in the Superior Court alleging injuries to his wife Mary Barnard when a Norwood car suddenly started as she alighted. The petition seeks 5000 for Mary and 10000 for him, totaling 15000, claiming permanent injuries from the incident.

Lorraine Barnard The Cincinnati Traction Company Superior Court Norwood Mary Barnard

Berry's Suit Seeks Damages Over Neighboring Home

Clifford G. Berry and Helen Berry sue Anna White in Common Pleas Court for 200 and to restrain eviction of a house on Myth Street adjoining theirs. A restraining order was issued by the court.

Clifford G. Berry Helen Berry Anna White Myth Street

Railroad Sued Over Prolonged Livestock Car Delay

U.S. Attorney Sherman McPherson Kverter Gay filed suit in the U.S. district against the CC. C. & Bt. L. Railroad for keeping cattle and hogs in a car over 28 hours without exercise, violating transportation rules.

U.S Sherman McPherson Kverter Gay CC. c. & Bt. L. Railroad UC. 8

Injunction Dismissed Over Washington Park Conversion

Judge Merrell in the Superior Court dismissed the suit to stop the park commissioners from converting Washington Park into a D. The decision ends the legal challenge to the park project.

Park Commissioners Washington Park Judee Merrell

Hayt Town Burns Amid Fight Over Abdication Crisis

Reports describe Hayt town of about 10 000 people set ablaze during clashes linked to the abdication of Oreste. German vessels Vineta and Bremen landed marines, while U S forces held back ashore as Panama Beach area tensions rose with Montanan and Mutine in nearby waters.

Zamor St Dlepatches Aghting United States Naval Gonaives Vineta Port Au Prince Gonaived Haytien Ores Oreste Colomba Hus Bremen Mexican Mutine France Conde United States Montana

Want School Gardens Link With Chamber of Commerce

A special committee formed by the chamber of commerce agricultural committee will meet with Public School Superintendent Condon to discuss school gardens for the coming season. The committee members are Charles Moewer, Charles KE Moore and H. H. Hill.

Chamber of Commerce Chamber Charles Moewer Charles KE. Moore H. H. Hill

Firemen reject bagman scheme in Columbus meeting

In Columbus Ohio on February 2 fire captains at their monthly gathering voted unanimously to turn away a bagman seeking bribes of five dollars from each member of the fire department. The failed scheme would have netted more than 1500 dollars if it had succeeded.

Colombes Cincinnati American Columbus Ohio

City considers combining fire alarm and street electrician roles

City officials weigh combining the superintendent of Fire Alarm Tele-graph duties with the city electrician. Both posts are open and officials may appoint one person to fill both roles. Rumor says William O Kleine may obtain the combined position.

William O. Kleine

Doctors Hear Talks On Blood Diseases And X Rays

Dr. E. A. Norti presented a paper on how blood diseases affect the nervous system at the Academy of Medicine meeting held at the Literary Club rooms last night. Dr. Moses Scholtz discussed the use of X rays in special cases.

E. A. Norti Academy of Medicine Titerary Club Moses Scholtz

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