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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1914
Page
2
A heated Ohio House debate centered on the Weygandt amendment and related bills linking public utilities and home rule. Representatives attacked campaign funding and potential ad buys while lenders and authorities clashed over limits on petition drives and referendums.
Reports from Washington state that O Gaugh Nessy announced a move to suspend the US response and grant safe conduct to leave Mexico. The administration says the action departed from neutrality and that circumstances have changed, prompting rescission and a push for Mexico to restore constitutional government and settle its affairs.
In a night election of the Central Labor Council officers Thomas McManus was chosen president with Henry Lacy as vice president and Frank Imwaile as secretary. George Suder and Charles Sullivan were named as trustees, John Alfa W. Ross and Joseph Hallowell as trustees, while Adolph Radtke and Thomas Nash tied for financial secretary and treasurer. The tied result will be revisited at the next meeting.
Mrs Evelyn Apeeunae of Avasti Street claims detectives questioned her and left a suspicious note. She says officers threatened and insulted a customer in a plumbing shop and alleged she wrote the note as a joke.
A 40 year old man named John P Nagie, a Newport butcher and former Campbell County sheriff, was arrested early this morning by Night Police Chief Stegner and officers Ecker and Enenreider at 104. He was found with Louisa Shelton, 22. Nagie is married with a Kentucky family according to police.
Carl Langefeld Jr. 16 has not been heard from since Monday night after disappearing from Pit Ridge where he worked with his father. His parents told Norwood police to watch for him, believing he may have run away.
William Cooper of Loveland was seized by two men on Smith Street near Third after midnight. They took his watch and more than $15. The incident alarms residents as detectives investigate the street robbery.
Carrie Lang, 16, of 611 East Fourth Street Newport, was assaulted by an unidentified man on Berry Street between Lexington and Third Avenues while returning home from work. She screamed and escaped after a struggle. Police suspect the same man who attacked Lillian Buchert in Newport Monday may be involved.
Oliver Ruff, former saloon keeper of Stony Point, was fined 200 dollars in Municipal Court for selling liquor without a license. The case went to the Court of Appeals yesterday, with Ruff claiming he did not sell beer but gave it away. Evidence includes half-filled bottles of beer wine and grape juice.
The Black bill enlarging the Cincinnati Municipal Court to handle garnishment cases was approved by the House. It prevents these cases from being handled in minor Justice courts and renames the Cincinnati Police Court the Municipal Court. Cahill Senate bill on schools also approved and goes to the Governor for signature.
John Jay Ciutch McDeavitt of Wilkes-Barre Pa arrives in Washington by special train at 6 49 pm amid fanfare and crowds. He tours the capital and proposes a statue for the Mall while joking about being placed in the Hall of Fame or sent to Ireland as king for a day.
John D Rockefeller faced a demand to pay personal property taxes in Ohio valued at about 900 000 000 dollars, with officers listing 12 000 000 dollars tax due. Virgil J Kilne, his attorney, called the demand a joke noting Rockefeller is a New York resident and hasn't had a Cleveland residence in 25 years.
Special to The Americ nio Frankfort Ky Feb 3 The bill by Representative Price would empower the Governor and county to designate magistrates who may perform marriages with special appointment The measure faced the House amid debate referencing Campbell County and county magistrates in Kentucky
Ohio state civil service announces examinations for February with salaries from 60 to 1 500 dollars yearly. Positions include stenographers, clerks, typists, and insurance examiners. Applications and blanks available by writing Faris, chief examiner, Columbus.
Special to The American reports a blaze at the Champion Bridge Works in Wilmington Ohio last night started by sparks from forges and exposed wiring. Officials estimated damage at 7600 dollars, covered by insurance, with B and C W railroad traffic disrupted for hours due to hoses across the tracks.
Special to The American from New York Feb 3 The Chinese government seeks 20 million in bonds and J G White Engineering will undertake a vast flood control project in the Hawi river valley coordinated by Red Cross officials. The work could save thousands of lives and millions of dollars annually.
In Columbia City Indiana on February 3 the grape juice policy of the administration failed to establish itself as the town voted against prohibition in a local option election. Columbia is the home of Vice President Marshall.
A safe in the postoffice at James Town Ohio was blown open early yesterday morning and about $400 in stamps and cash taken. The Postoffice Inn or Moore at Cincinnati was notified of the robbery.
Samuel Howard of 441 John Street said he went to Ed Moore of Mourth and John Streets Rosedale Kentucky to collect a loan and Moore shot him through the right leg. Howard was found at Mourth and John Streets and taken to City Hospital.
Mrs Oettinger seeks alimony and child custody from Jesse J Oettinger former chief machinist on the battleship Missouri. Judge Warner had ordered $36 monthly support, but payments ceased. She appeals to Secretary Daniels and President Roosevelt for enforcement of the decree.
D Mean, 24, of Celestisiavernud, a driver for the Joseph Fr Pethie Company, narrowly escaped death at Lexington crossing when freight cars struck his wagon. He jumped free and avoided serious injury as the wagon was demolished.
A proposed state measure by Senator Lewd of Franklin County would curb high loan rates. It would require all loan agents to obtain licenses, create a bureau of small loans under the Department of Banks, and apply license fees and appraisal charges.
Probate Judge Lueders approved a 38000 fee for trustees W Kealey Scheeps Clifford Wright Gallagher J Farber and B R Weil from the Armstrong estate in France where the value stood at 2000000. The trustees had requested 60000.
Prosecutor Pogue announced that William Backers of Colerain Avenue is a candidate for detective to succeed the new city superintendent. The report notes tests under the new civil services law.
County commissioners were pressed by a Mt Washington delegation to immediately rebuild the Little Mist river bridge that recently fell, as they report the water supply to Washington is shut off.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Lloyd George arrived for a land campaign speech amid suffragist tension. His train was halted at Rutherford six miles away and he entered an automobile to reach his host’s house. Several hundred people, including many women, gathered at the central station and left disappointed.
Chester Pa Feb 4 the Philadelphia Quartz company issued a statement to its 300 workers declaring a 16 percent wage increase for every employee who would agree not to use strong drink.
Conrad Biedenkapp, 49, a trapworker of 1422 Robinson Avenue, was hit by a car driven by N Parks at Seventh and Dreamore Streets last night. He suffered knee injuries and was attended by city authorities.
A Tribune summary notes 100000 women registered in Chicago as part of a movement toward suffrage. The author hails the dawn of a new era, praising women’s reentry into civic life and predicting impactful participation in future general elections.
Special to The Americas reports February 3 in Washington that a House Democratic caucus approved a resolution stating woman suffrage is a state and federal issue. Heflin of Alabama introduced the Heflin resolution, which passed 57 to something against it.
Longview officials seek a patient who escaped from Ferguson at his Dayton street home. The escaped individual, son of the late E A Ferguson, allegedly fled through an open door after an earlier incident. Police and hospital staff are conducting a search and reviewing security footage and reports.
A house party singing and recitation program by the Safe Problem club was held at the Y last night. Members presented selections and discussed the question Why do most young men spend nearly all they earn inviting attendees to bring wives or obtain one if needed.
The Royal Automobile Club in London plans to reach 10,000 members by featuring daily tango and juggling performances. The secretary says smoking concerts were dropped due to noise and crowds now enjoy tango teas and tango suppers, with members allowed to bring many ladies.
The record shows two decree grants and four divorce petitions. Loretta Neuman reports abandonment in Dunkirk after a visit to her parents. Alice Behroeder seeks support, while Mary Monahan claims three years of absence by Joseph Monahan. Jessie Agnes Wright seeks restoration of maiden name Loretta, and Elizabeth de Sherbinin requests return to her maiden name after desertion and lack of support.
De Charles Prederte-Gons spoke at Ye Me Gta yesterday on the life of Joseph Heberle the Cincinnati teattister who gained a national reputation for his work. The lecture supported a movement to erect a monument and memorial for Heberle’s contributions. A committee of 26 representing trade unions in Cincinnati Covington and Newport seeks $12 000 for the monument. Heberle was a pioneer in free textbooks and playgrounds.
Juvenile court authorities pursue the case against Mildred Crane age 16 of Weteter street alleging female agents of red men influenced the matter. Acting Chief Probation officer Mary Shinn reports three women arrested so far and a Thursday hearing expected with further arrests possible. A mysterious figure named George is sought though not yet apprehended.
A newsboy was detained by National Bank officials on a $256 check fraud. Detectives Frame and Odgers arrested him after a man he met on Fountain Square persuaded him to cash the check issued by the Priestomany Company.
The Norwood Police Relief Association held its first meeting and elected officials including President Police Lieutenant Kent and Vice President Officer Grimm. They plan to meet monthly.
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