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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1914

Page

6

Fundraising Drive Aims To Raise 150000 For Chamber Effort

The convention publicity committee reported recommendations at a Monday meeting. The second major contribution of 120000 was pledged by unspecified donors, with Linton Hotel and Hotel Gibson each giving 5000 for three years. Hotels are expected to add 10000 more, totaling 60000 from hotels and chamber, with a 150000 goal likely.

Cepventlia Chamber of Commerce Beiire the Linton Hotel Gibson

Pastors Invited to Derelict's Funeral in City

Rev A N Kelly of the Free Lunch Church invites ministers and social workers to attend the funeral of a burglar killed in a struggle with Wisam Schate. The service at Pal services will be led by Dr Robert Watson and Rev L C White. Undertakers Busse C Borgmann prepared the coffin. John J Harrigan identified the deceased as Robert Doorn, a man known in East Liverpool Ohio, with coroner Foertmeyer awaiting sheriff confirmation for real identity.

Raekeley Robert Watson Covent OC White Department of Charities and Corection Busse Cual Borgmann Undertakers John J. Harrigan Robert Doorn Liverpool Ohio Foertmeyer Effingham, Ti

Convert Cash Into Bonds to Dodge Taxes, Attorney Says

The district attorney stated that converting cash into non taxable bonds before tax listing and back after does not violate law. The assistant treasurer noted no law prevents such tax planning, as brokers advertised non taxable bonds around last tax listing day.

At-General T Hogan Sesdor C. Li. Doran Rusibany

Stop Bartley's Pay For Bader Appointed Superintendent

A disordered report notes Bader's appointment as workhouse superintendent by Mayor Spiegel. Proceedings show conflict over tenure and pay, with Bader leaving after a prior refusal to quit. The solicitor stated the terms of his salary since the start of February.

Bader Spiegel Sages Yeaterday Dah Bartsewy Awewvorale Penteracy Taeat Geiraan Fen Teyary

Probe Weird Letters From Detectives In Corridors

Detectives examine a strange letter case with references to a writ and a sergeant of detectives. The writer is identified by a sheet addressed to Other Pyne and Poobiauyl Siévees, suggesting a mental state issue and a promised reward of 1900 up.

Owill Ivy Hieitie Potiebauyl

River Gauge Readings and Status Across Cities

The record lists water levels at multiple gages with town names including Cincinnati Greensbeth Pittsburg Parkersburg Radford Charleston Picagaht Mayville Louisville Nashville Chattanooga Paducah. Readings show a mix of falling rising and stationary statuses with several specific feet values such as 31.8 at Cincinnati and 12.5 at Pittsburg, indicating variable river conditions across the region.

Cincinnati Gower Ritin Franklin Greensbeth Pittsburg Towers Parkersburg Radford Hton Svilit Nashville Chattanooga Wile Paducah

Notes On Men Active In Spring Fashion Week Prep

A Chaot Commerce fashion week committee will meet Thursday at 2:20 to discuss new ideas from the recent fall show. The Chamber of Commerce trade expansion committee holds a 1:40 meeting today to review progress and volunteer calls. Reports detail trips for Cincinnati boosters and breweries planning exhibits in the Manufacturers Exhibit building, including a moving picture showing beer production requiring over 3 060 feet of film.

Itsepring Chaot Commerce Atlock Winlick Kibpe Chamber Commerce Commercial Eduestor Trade Expansion Committee Cincinnett Whl

Civic groups plan protests over electric light rate hearing

Local civic associations including North Side Business Men's Club Mill Creek Valley Civic League and Elmwood residents will send committees to Friday's open hearing on the electric light rate controversy. The new public utilities committee will seek more information before advising the Chamber of Commerce on the issue and will be represented at the council chamber meeting Friday afternoon.

North Side Business Men's Club Mill Creek Valley Civic League Elmwood Citizens Tall Cal Counelt Rey Pa Chamber of Ceeinereic Public Utilities Chamber of Commerce Council Chamber

Love suit against Pittsburg girl overturned on appeal

Georgia n Young of Pittsburg had claimed 50 000 damages from a wealthy man for breach of promise. The U S Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati ruled against her noting judge Killitts erred by excluding her mother as a witness. The case was sent back after an unfavorable trial verdict.

Georgian Young Pittsburg Milionaire United States Circuit Court of Appeals Cincinnati Sury Corrigan United States Killitts Cleveland Miss Young

Mayor Seeks Road Project to Employ Unemployed

Mayor Spiegel urged the park board to allow Burnet Woods road construction from University Avenue to the gymnasium, saying it would provide jobs for several unemployed residents. He also notes he has signed the university bond issue and work can start once park commissioners consent.

Ra Ater Tecture Spiegel Park Eear Arate Burnet Woods Cinscinnati

Milk Quality Improves in Cincinnati Says City Chemist

Health Officer Landis received a report from City Chemist Clarence Babi mann stating Cincinnati milk supply has been better over the past year than any previous period. The conclusion rests on many samples from various dairies tested at the city laboratory.

Landis Clarence Babimann

Fire at Court Street Home Causes Minor Loss

Report of a fire at 720 West Court Street striking Mrs. Rose Goldstein’s home. Flames knocked over two grained in the market and children playing with matches caused a couch fire. Loss estimated at $10.

Firy Company Court Mound Streets Rose Goldstein West Court Street To & Couch

Westwood Civic Association Elects Year Directors

The Westwood Civic Association elected E. H. Cornette Philip Pfalzgraf John Rassenrose and John A Abtnokert to serve as directors for the year They will be installed at the association's next meeting

Westwood Civic Association E. H. Cornette Philip Pfalzgraf John Rassenrose Nom bin A Red Senne John A. Abtnokert Jacoban Hy McGee Blue

Lecture on Panama Tonight at Main Public Library

Helin will present a lecture on Panama in the Main Public Library lecture room tonight. It is the seventh free lecture, featuring stereoptican views and additional illustrated content.

Panama

Drawing Tools Stolen From Machine Shop Office

Drawing tools valued at about 100 dollars were taken from the office of a machine shop at 2428 Colerain avenue. The goods belonged to George Bergheuser of 721 Pp street and were reported stolen Monday night.

George Bergheuser Colerain Avenue

Auto Show Promises Largest Cincinnati Display Ever

The Cincinnati Automobile Association hosts a top auto show at the Caton Central Site with broad space, numerous makes, and a fifteen year industry overview. Exhibits include roadsters to seven passenger electric limousines. decorations and electric effects enhance the display as buyers view all automobile types from two seater runabouts to racing cars. The show opens Saturday and runs daily through February 14.

Whder Cincinnati Automobile Caton Tm Cinetonati Ge” Bk Aarto

Circuit Court Upholds Fines in Elkins Act Case

The Court of Appeals affirmed a decision imposing a total $62,000 in fines against The USB Circwit and associated parties for taking and receiving rebates. The Hocking Valley Railway was fined $42,000 and the Sunday Creek coal company $20,000 for violations of the Elkins act and interstate commerce laws.

USB. Circwit. Court of Appeals

Cincinnati Woman's Club Nominating Committee Appointed

At a club meeting in Cincinnati the nominating committee for officers and directors was named. Members include Mrs. Sidney Duret Miss Eleanor Bradford Mrs. George Dittman Mrs. George Mille Miss Fanny Field Miss Annie Laws Mrs. Davids James Mrs. Frank Simpson and May Willian Jordan Paytor. A second committee to nominate delegates to the General Federation of Women's Clubs convention in Chicago in May includes Mrs. E. P. Rogers Mrs. George S. Batley Miss Delia Herron Mrs. George Colter and Mrs. H. M. Atkins.

Cincinnati Woman's Club Sidney. Duret Eleanor Bradford Mires George. Dittman George Mille Fanny Field Annie Laws David's James Frank Simpson Willian Jordan “Paytor General Federation of Women's Clubs Chicago E. P. Rogers George 8. Batley Delia Herron George Colter H. M. Atkina

Civic commission to sponsor college hill dance night

The civic commission plans a municipal dance in College Hill on Wednesday night amid some difficulty over hall use. Building Commissioner Ren Aigeré approved the move after noting repairs to the siding. The commission also contemplates opening a two floor kindergarten room for foreign children with the Kindergarten Association supplying an instructor and the commission covering other costs.

Civic Commission College Hill Ren- Aigeré Amnush Hall Kindergarten Association

Eagles Initiation Rites Set for February Twenty Second

Initiation of more than 126 candidates into Cincinnati Aerie No. 42 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will be held February 22 at Emery Auditorium. Ohio team and local committee members Dalton, Jonah Chlem Berning, P. H. Layne, and Howard Ragland will lead the proceedings.

Cincinnati Aerie Wash Emery « Additorium Baltimore Dalton Jona J. Chllem Berning P. H. Layne Oward N. Ragland

Students to Give Play at Cincinnati College of Music

Students from the College of Music of Cincinnati will present a program Friday February 6 at the Odeon. The program directed by O’Meara includes solo selections by Mildred Spertt Aimee Ross Mrs Blanche Daver and Ralph Thomas. The evening closes with a one act play The Piper’s Pay featuring Nelle Gilbert J et y Morris Helen Campbell Mary O’Neil Ada Murphy Camilla Von Eglofstein and Minnie Bodeman.

de Eit of College of Music of Incinnatl Bathagebruary Odeon Progr Wtion O'Meara Mildred Spertt Aimee Ross Blanche Daver Ralph Thormas Margaret Caméron Iper Nelle Gilbert Jetinen Morris Helen Campbell Mary O’neil Ada Murphy Camilla von Eglofstein Minnie Bodeman

Ohio fair dates announced with various city schedules

Officials released the Ohio fair calendar listing Xepia August 4, Carthage August, Urbana August 12 to 15, Erlenger August 18 to 23, MN oh H. August 18 to 22, London August 25 to 28, Columbus August 31 to September 5, Dayton September 7 to 11, Newport Ky September 15 to 18, Troy September 22 to 26, and Bellefontaine without dates.

Ohio Xepia Carthage Urbana Erlenger

City official orders work tickets for lodging applicants

J. O. White, newly appointed head of the department of charities and correction, issued an order requiring any applicant for a night at the municipal lodging house to show a ticket proving work performed at the city wood yards located at 311 Yentman street.

Wall Street Stock Market Review and Foreign Trends

Special to The American press reports a cautious tone on Wall Street with bankers and brokers seeing limited foreign demand. Officials note a tentative shift in European operations and a fading strength compared with recent weeks.

New. York Abe Lesienille Lepdon Eteck Marbag

Special Wheat Prices and Market Notes from The American

Market report lists wheat and barley prices with regional bids and futures in February. Includes quotes from The American Liverp est dispatches and updates from Kanes City and Platte market areas.

Livestock Prices and Trade Report Fragment

Fragmentary market notes show poultry and beef items with prices and quantities. Confusing OCR yields garbled product names and figures, but references to live stock entries, produce, and price lines remain.

Small Boy Takes Pistol to School

New York reports Gerald Banuto, 11, brought a loaded revolver to school. He showed it on the playground and told peers he planned to shoot the teacher. The weapon was handed to a teacher after a roll call. cartridges had been removed. He will appear in children's court.

New York Gerald Banuto Sadie Kirby Gerald

Baby Captive Letter Reveals Only Carriage Mixup

A Marrodsbury Ky woman sent a note to Chief Copelan asking to send a baby she had packed. Detectives traced the message to a baby carriage and no infant was involved. The carriage was located, and the item was shipped to its owner.

Copelan Marrodsbury

Auto Speeders Face Fines and Warnings in Municipal Court

Automobile violators appeared before Municipal Judge Alexander yesterday. All received fines with warnings that future violations would double the penalty. Several individuals including Evelyn Hollister and Frank Rulkotter were fined the costs, with others listed for speeding and related infractions in Eden Park and surrounding streets.

Alexander Evelyn Hollister Hollister Caldwell Meyers McMillan Eden Park Hart Peepee John Penton Fairtex Avenue Frank Rulkotter Windham Semen Ottopal Ward Rulkotter

Students Quit Tango at Vassar Cafe

Special to The American reports Vassar College students skipped a tango tea at Wagner Inn after the faculty forbade it. Miss Swain Wagner, a local suffrage leader, urged the event but the college banned the tango at any function, claiming it interfered with study and nightly routines.

Poughkeepsie Vasser College Wagner Inn Vassar Vaesar

Man Suffers Fractured Legs Unloading Rails

Frank Gorin 49 Italian of 810 West Sixth Street was unloading railroad rails on Mill Street yesterday when several pieces fell on him. Both legs fractured. taken to hospital in serious condition.

Frank Gorin West Sixth Street Mill Street Nepital

Travelers Seek Letters From Mayors on Sardon Road Walk

Travelers Vi McTighe and J GC Randolph, boys walking from Pittsburg to San Francisco on a wager, visited Meyer Spiege yesterday and requested a letter. They have letters from mayors of other towns and plan more visits.

Vi McTighe J. GC. Randolph Pittsburg San Francisco Meyer Spiege

Park Board to Meet This Thursday Morning

The regular meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners is scheduled for Thursday at 9 am. The offices are located at 2005 Gilbert.

Board of Park Ofices Gilbert

Wheat Market Steady Amid Quiet Demand Across Grades

Wheat market quiet and about steady with fair demand for various grades. Prices show mixed figures for No 4 red corn and spring offerings, while oats and timothy bids appear mixed. Livestock and futures news indicate early strength eroded by winter demand, with visible supply discussed in Chicago futures.

Cote Merket Spring Beriey Glover Clover

Wheat Industry Fragments and Targeted Notes

Fragmentary OCR text references wheat, bale counts, gate sites, and prices. Mentions include Beets Sonne and various coded metrics like 41% and 616.10 with scattered numerals and unclear phrases. Overall appears as a damaged crop or trade note with partial figures and labels.

Hogs and Cattle Market Report from Erie Area

Special to the Attierices and the American detail mixed hogs and cattle receipts. East Botgke and Omaha graphs show light hog receipts and steady to higher cattle prices with bids and weights noted. Prices for wethers and hogs included, along with totals and regional deviations.

Renee Ieee Phuppey Pitteburs East Botgke Cattie Tom Bigber Hyings Wmerker Ant Omaha Date Tree Arecat Areca Loaigvisie

Pork product prices and meat cuts listed in ad

An OCR fragment shows meat shop items with pork and beef cuts, prices and weights, including plates and ribs. Several garbled terms reference bacon, shoulder, sausage, and pie, with unclear totals and unit notes. The text resembles a grocery or butcher shop advertisement with mixed spelling errors.

Coffees 7 ne inge sre gute on good pha

Fragmentary OCR text shows unclear phrase about coffees and Seth. No coherent names, places, or dates readable to identify a distinct news item. Summary constrained by missing context.

Market activity noted with varied prices and listings

The market showed activity with entries across several items. Prices indicate mixed demand for young workers and goods, including mentions of porters and fees. Specific figures are unclear due to OCR issues, but the record notes competitive rates and several named items.

Fragmentary note on trade, fire demand, and uncertain figures

The readable parts describe stock and trade terms with references to York, Long Boats, and fire demand. Several garbled phrases reference percentages, dates, and places, but the overall sense is unclear. The clipped OCR leaves key facts indiscernible and unnamed entities uncertain.

Fractured OCR Brief Mentions Various Totals and Codes

Fragmentary OCR text lists numbers and letters that resemble financial or inventory codes. It mentions percentages, prices, and items with unclear names, plus scattered phrases and symbols. The content lacks a coherent narrative or identifiable individuals or organizations.

Fragmentary notes and stray codes in a damaged page

Disjointed text fragments mention names, numbers, and labels such as Silat, rede, JIE, 8G 105, 1G Mee, Belk, dark red. The legible content is sparse and lacks a coherent event or clear subjects.

Unclear OCR fragment from a historical page

Fragmentary text with numerous illegible words and nonsensical sequences. Unable to identify clear people, places, dates, or events for a coherent summary or news item.

Fruit and Produce Prices From Cape Store Listing

The page lists fruit and vegetable prices including apples, oranges, beets, cranberries, and sprouts. Items show per unit and per box costs with regional references and totals such as 1,596 dollars per gallon for some goods and various per unit prices across multiple produce items.

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