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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1914
Page
6
A chamber meeting led by William B. Melish aims to raise 100 000 to 150 900 dollars to secure conventions for Cincinnati and promote city interests. A fundraising committee of Melish Roth and Breiberk will present recommendations to the Chamber of Commerce board at today’s session.
Walter Hi Peters, stockholder, filed suit seeking a court receiver for Cincinnati based Alco Motor Car and Truck. Peters and Snedes allegedly resisted last August. J Eiding distracted to settle a claim of 1300 dollars Peters contests. Charles Weigel named receiver by Judge Werner.
James T. Donovan known as Jim the Button King arrives in New York aboard the Anchor liner Caledonia after a visit to Londonderry. He sold his button collection to an elderly Irishwoman for 70 dollars and plans to continue collecting buttons, medals, and insignia.
Cincinnati friends were notified of the death of Mrs. Elsa Theburn Cowen widow of General Cowen at her son Ben Cowen's home. She was long active as secretary of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society and connected with local churches and family. The obituary notes her sisterly ties and years of service in church circles.
In Municipal Court Judge Alexander dismissed liquor charges against Charles Rédkey of 1016 Central Avenue after weeks of prosecution. The state failed to prove the version of events. earlier findings of empty bottles and whisky glasses at the restaurant did not lead to conviction. Other related cases against individuals named Porter Buckner Edmond foohar Meith viovitine and Heenes Koo were also dismissed for lack of sufficient proof.
A man entered a cafe and demanded change for a three dollar bill. The bartender offered a $16 bet if the bill proved genuine, and the man produced a specimen note marked 11852 from the Bank of Gi.
The data list multiple river gauges from Cincinnati to Evansville showing rising water at several sites such as Dam 13 Wheeling Dam 28 Huntington and Parkersburg, with a few exceptions like Greensboro and Williamson where levels fall or vary.
The Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce board of directors will convene this afternoon to announce the year’s committees and related recommendations. J L Ky e chair of the chamber and Fashion Week notes will call a meeting soon. HH M Go president of Van Wert’s Business Men’s Association endorses Cincinnati for the regional reserve bank, with local banks supporting. The Osaka Chamber’s annual statistics have been received in English and Japanese, with Japanese figures highlighting business in Osaki.
Floyd Easton sued the Cincinnati Traction Company for 10000 alleging the car's conductor should have protected him during a fight. Judge Hoffmann instructed the jury to verdict for the traction company after Easton was cut five times on a car by an unknown man.
The second trial of Hans Genmidt for murdering Anna Aparyller nears its end as Dr. M. S. Gregory of Bellevue Hospital testifies that Genstedt is insane and believed God dictated his act. Justice Davis questions the doctor while two more prosecution witnesses remain.
The school board finance committee met to decide how to use the hundred thousand dollar bond issue. A clause in the new workers compensation law requires bonds to be certified by the state awards board, which may buy them at par. if not, they can be sold to the highest bidder. Officials are unsure how to dispose of the issue under the ruling.
A Columbus, Ohio resident known as a Chinaman appealed a deportation order to the U S Court of Appeals in Cincinnati. He contends he was born in Wine Cal and has lived in the United States his whole life. The case traces through the commissioner’s court and district courts with the prior ruling that he failed to prove citizenship. The man is presently employed as a laborer, allegedly violating the Chinese exclusion law.
Funeral services for August Busch aged 4 or 40 were conducted Thursday at St Josephs Church. He died yesterday at his residence on Hittenhouse Street. He was the father of Attorney Harry Co Busch and formerly associated with the late Alexander ald and sadge Stale.
The building at 420 Main Street is leased to the Remelin Company incorporated by H. E. Remelin, with Nicholas P. Smith & Company as brokers. The ten year lease covers 23000 dollars for the term, and the Remelin Company already has possession to install a sporting goods and auto supply stock.
The United States Court of Appeals opens its February term with Omar Branham a negro letter carrier charged with riffing the mails among the first cases. Officials note uncertainty if the Botsford appeal in the Cincinnati romance case will be reached this term. Botsford was sentenced to 27 months at Fort Leavenworth penitentiary by Judge Hollister.
Kenry Hemler aged 24 of 3333 Eastern Avenue was arrested yesterday on a forgery charge tied to a year old warrant. Lonpis Bauer of 1870 Central Avenue alleges Hemler forged his signature to a check.
The Taxpayers Association of 4,000 real estate owners protests House No. 11 Mills bill citing burdens on property owners and credit risk. The Chamber of Commerce committee and Business Men's Club sign the telegram to Governor Cox and Hamilton county delegates urging reconsideration and seeking more details on related bills.
Mrs. Katherine Peck Gescheidt widow of Henry M Gescheidt contests probate of a 900000 estate left to Trinity Church to fund a bread line. Her attorneys argue the will is illegal and not properly executed, claiming she receives only 25000 as her share. The will named her husband and a lawyer donor, with each loaf in the bread line to bear a specific name.
The Civil Service Commission announced that Wharies Sanborn of Chicago led the examination with an average of 80.8 percent. Other top averages included Dr. Tr oe H. Pritchard of Galapolis and Dr. aC, eee, present, superintendent of the City Seat. It is believed Dr. Seaborn will soon be named head of the new general hospital and tuberculosis hospital.
Peter Ostrogsky of Chicago met a stranger at Central Union Station who offered drinks. The man claimed Canadian money would be passed in Cincinnati and tried to test Ostrogsky by taking his roll of money. He handed back fake bills and left. Ostrogsky notified police after noticing fake one dollar notes.
Special to The American reports Frederick W. Vanderbilt and guests the Duke and Duchess of Manchester and Lord Falconer arrived in Jamaica aboard the steamer Almirante after being shipwrecked on the yacht Warrior off the Colombian coast. Vanderbilt hopes the Waushor may be saved. at departure the crew could not be evacuated.
A $1,000 damage verdict was issued in Judge Nippert's court against Dr. George Butterifler. The plaintiff, 3 year old Howard W. Schmidt, suffered a leg injury described as a sprain with an examination later indicating a possible broken bone.
Mary Steed of 686 Central Avenue files in Municipal Court against Cincinnati Traction Company seeking 3600 damages for injuries from a fall last September at the Seventh and Elim streets crossing left unguarded by the firm.
A Municipal Court judge fined Joseph Stamford $25 and costs after a raid on a dice game at 614 West Sixth Street. Forty seven Black individuals arrested in the raid were dismissed.
The market closed heavy after a broad retreat with declines in Union Pacific New York Central Canadian Pacific and American Telephone while copper shares fell. Reorganization hopes for Rock Island were discussed along with rail warnings and calls for examining rate policy. Foreign exchange hovered around 4.45 with demand and exchange activity easing toward Paris.
Special to The Americas reports grain market notes from Toledo and Liverpool. Wheat prices steady in Liverpool on February 2 with May at 15.4, corn futures also steady as traders track US shipping and domestic demand.
Fragmentary OCR shows mixed stock entries and prices for peaches prunes and other produce. Text is garbled with misread names and numbers, hindering precise itemization or dates.
A nationwide campaign led by Rev. Abram B. Cory of Norwood aims to raise 6 million dollars over five years for foreign missionary work. R. A. Long of Kansas City has donated 1 million, with an additional half million pledged. about 1,000 men are sought to join the effort.
Mayor Spiegel will return the water ordinance to the council, opposing it for lacking a clause to terminate the contract at will. A new ordinance will include that provision. Safety Director Holmes seeks an assistant engineer and funds for an X-ray hospital position. Water works salaries range from $20 to $34. (Note: OCR text fragmentary)
City officials discuss Bartley remaining in the workhouse role amid a dispute over control. Ford Bader was appointed last week by Mayor Spiegel to manage operations while Bartley resists relinquishing keys and duties.
Dr. George B. in Mound City Indiana asks Cincinnati readers to locate Johanna Keefe born 1885 in Boston or Haverhill or Ireland. Daughter of Daniel Keefe she disappeared around age 18 and is believed to have married a Collinge or Halley. Authorities request any Keefe or Holley relatives connected to her.
Patrolman Wessel chased a burglar from Friemann Tailoring at 114 East Court Street. Shots were fired as the thief fled with clothing valued at 116 dollars. Entry at Adams Electric was also attempted.
Police and Longview asylum authorities hunted Dudley Gerguson 44 after an escape Sunday night. A search involved jail and hospital staff in the Longview area as officers issued alerts.
A burglar broke a rear pharmacy window early yesterday morning and stole 75 cents from the cash register. Police investigated the daytime break in with few leads.
Chicago reports a subdued trading day with tight wire service and weaker cash prices. Markets show firmness in core contracts amid lower receipts and expectations of a cold wave impacting winter wheat, with Nebraska and Northwest futures highlighted.
Grain traders report varied grades of wheat and corn with numerous lots listed by class and bushel counts. Prices and receipts show mixtures of No 2 red wheat No 4 white and yellow corn across multiple cars, with several tonnage figures and sample notes.
The report details cattle and sheep receipts and prices with terms like good packers and native cattle. It notes mixed bids, steady to higher quotes, and markets in Pittsburg with figures such as 4.75 and 6.75 in various categories, reflecting a fluctuating livestock market.
Incomplete text fragment references New Orleans cottons, pricing hints around 4.20 and 4.00, and mentions fair conditions. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Document fragment references prime steam beef, percentages, carcass details, and various measurements. Mentions meats, beef carcass percentages, and accompanying figures, but lacks coherent narrative or clear event.
Special to a Enccans New York reports on creamery receipts and trade activity. The note lists firsts and various cheese products, with figures for Egger and Gomertic end canes and mentions Western extras and browns.
A market listing outlines prices and stock for various poultry and eggs categories. It includes hens of different ages, white ducks, spring ducks, turkeys, and other fowl with specific price ranges and quantities, reflecting a local agricultural trade update.
A damaged OCR passage mentions street trash on a common area and a site inspection. It references a fine and an air related concern with unclear entities and dates.
Fragmentary market notes mention Jellow, Princity, TUGMee, and country 6440 with scattered terms like SHG, Ne, and 12g. The readable text lacks clear events, entities, dates, or outcomes to determine a definite story or focus.
Fragment reads as a mid century delivery note listing coal and associated items. Mentions Youghiogheny area and related sacks with numeric tags like 62 and 78. Readers should infer a domestic logistics entry rather than a full news item.
The page itemizes assorted groceries with fragmentary prices and items such as whisky pine fruits and vegetables. Mentions apples Jonathan California oranges lemons beets celery and related produce with scattered prices and place names like New Orleans Michigan California and Fresno.
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