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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1914

Page

8

Brother Will No Confessed Slayer of Wife

Jacob Herreil, who confessed to killing his wife Millie Herreil at 710 Mound Street, faces police questions as relatives from Kentucky arrive. Coroner Foertmeyer sets Thursday at 10 39 for the inquest with Herrell and Mason summoned as witnesses.

Jacob Herreil Millie Herreil Mound Street Tucetay Cincinnati Port Royal Ryan Pettebaum Eae Eee Seenene John Mason Al‘90 Herrell Mason King Herrell Wtim Foertmeyer

Foreign warships rush to Hayti amid unrest

Special to The American from Washington reports a tense Haytian crisis as 10 European warships and American vessels tighten the harbor. General Oreste Zamor proclaims himself leader and president after the defeat of forces under Senator Davilmar Theo at Gonaiive.

Washington Hayti Bate Department Haytien Oreste Zatoor Wefsat Davilmar Theo Gonaini

Lumber Men Dine And Hear Speeches At Banquet

The Etpion Association of Lumber and Sash and Door Salesmen held its annual banquet at the Hotel Gibson last night. G Filenmoy of Virginia Minnesota spoke on The Ideal Salesman from the Sales Manager's Viewpoint. Officers for the coming year will be elected at the Hotel Gibson this afternoon.

Etpion ‘Association of Lagmber Gibson G. Filenmoy Virginia Minn Charles Lo Tarnett Toledo OiOy Wis. Bord Mansfield Ohio Bee Array Springfield LB. Stanbery Cincinnnati Cincinnnati. Aes Agi Tagtmaster Hotel Gibson

Judges Approve Plan To Reform Court Procedures

Governor Cox plans to appoint a commission to study court reform and reduce costs. Common Pleas Judge Fred Hoffman supports appeals from jury verdicts on technicalities, while Judge Nippert backs a conciliation court with two expert mediators and the judge as presiding official.

Cox Fred Hoffman Gommon Nippert

Robbery Reported at Saloon on Second and Broadway

Clifford Johns of 141 Broadway told police yesterday he was robbed of $1 by a man while in a saloon at Second and Broadway.

Clifford Johns Broadway Second and Broadway

Mt Auburn Welfare Association to discuss electricity rates

The Mt Auburn Welfare Association will discuss the pending agreement on electricity rates between the city and the Union Gas and Electric at the Mt Auburn school this evening.

Mt. Auburn Welfare Association Union Gas & Electric Y Mt. Auburn School

Catholic Theater Movement to Publish Patronage Bulletin

The firstCatholic Theater Movement bulletin will be issued tomorrow with priests reading it from pulpits. It will name New York plays deemed worthy of patronage by a reviewing committee. Lavelle of St Patrick's Co says no crank elements and the aim is to warn the community and provide a list of suitable performances for youth.

New York Catholic Theater Movement Pat‘ronege Ae Lavelle St. Patrick’s Co

Children Taken To Home From Harrison Avenue

Charles Meyers a cooper of 1303 Harrison avenue had his children aged 1 to 5 removed to the Children’s Home yesterday by Humane Officer James T. Allen after neighbors complained of neglect. The children named Margaret Eleanor Elizabeth Myrtle Meyers were placed in safety.

Margaret Eleanor Elizabeth Myrtle Meyers Charles Meyers, Cooper Harrison Avenue Children’s Humane James T. Allen

Suit Filed to Break Will of Addie Scheyer

John Pritcher filed in Common Pleas Court to overturn Addie Scheyer's last will. He contends the probate document is not the final will. The Scheyer estate is valued at $2,600 with administrator Alexander Scheyer named.

John Pritcher Common Pleas Court Alexander Scheyer Addie Scheyer Pritcher Scheyer

Fire damages two Humboldt Avenue homes in furnace blaze

A family dining when a furnace overheated sparked a fire that endangered adjacent houses on Humboldt Avenue. Firefighting was delayed by a stuffed water plug delaying water supply, but flames were controlled with $500 damage to the Rallis residence at 1516 and about $100 to 1514 Humboldt.

John Rallis Marmboldt Avenue Humboldt, Avenue Fames Walter Seiutti Sol Cohen Ralls Humboldt

Edward Dickinson Held on Suspicion After Store Arrest

Edward Dickinson, 30, of Kemper Lane, was arrested on Fifth Street late yesterday by Detectives Shearwood Schaefer Hueftlein and Schuette and is being held on suspicion. Officers allege the prisoner acted suspiciously.

Edward Dickinson Kemper Lane Fifth Street Shearwood Schaefer Hueftlein Schuette

Orchids Seized by U S Government in New York

Naturalist George Scheftel arrives on a fruit liner and learns a collection of rare orchid bulbs he obtained in Central and South America has been seized. He allegedly violated import laws requiring proper arrangements with the department of agriculture for bringing such bulbs into the country.

New York George Scheftel U Fruit Central and South America Scheftel Department of. Agri

Milkman Finkenstedt Fined For Diluted Milk

Municipal Judge Alexander fined Fred Finkenstedt a dairy farmer from Cold Springs fifty dollars plus costs for selling watered milk. Health officer Dr. R B Blume alleged the milk contained water. The judge remitted the fine.

Municiies Alexander Fred Finkenstedt Cold Springs Byj R.B. Blume Finkenstedt

Boehning Appointed Assistant Bookkeeper at Large Office

Av iter Leinan announced the appointment of B Boehning as assistant bookkeeper in a big office at a salary of 1200 dollars a year. Boehning started on his new duties at once.

Iity Iter Leinan Boehning Boechning

Knockers to Entertain Guests at Lincoln Amusement Night

The Lincoln Amusement Company at Fifth and John streets hosts the Knockers of the Business Men's Club for a Friday evening event.

Lincoln Amusement Company Fifth and John Streets Business Men's Club

City actions contrast Eden Park projects and water contract tweaks

The council considered a Walnut Hill Business Club request for a new bridge entrance to Eden Park on Kemper Lane. They discussed water contract terms with Elmwood and a one year extension with abrogation notice. Harry L. Laws was approved as hospital trustee for four years. The civil service request for another assistant examiner was sent to Ways and Means, and a title examiner ordinance was proposed.

Te Raine Committee On Ways and Means Elmwood Committee On Ways and Micane Harry L. Laws Civil Service Commission Ways, and Means Schoenje Mullen City Solicitor’s Department

Domestic Court in Cincinnati Plan Supported by Officials

A State Senator Thomas Gregory and Walter A. Knight push a Court of Domestic Relations to settle family cases without the Municipal Court. Governor Cox voiced approval after a Columbus conference and Gregory introduced a bill to create the court without new judgeships. The Insolency Court judge would shift alimony and divorce cases, with one Common Pleas judge assigned to the new court until the next election.

Cincinnati Thomas Gregory Walter A. Knight Cincinnati Charter Commission Knight Gregory Cox Columbus Common Pleas

Will dedicate hall for Chamber banquet Monday

The traffic branch of the Chamber of Commerce will dedicate the main hall as a banquet room on Monday evening February 16 for its annual dinner. The board approved a delegation of 10 members to attend the Chamber of Commerce of the United States meeting in Washington next week. President George F. Dieterle and Executive Secretary W C Culkins will be two delegation members.

Chamber of Commerce Chamber Chamber of Commerce of Univen Washington George F. Dieterle W. C. Culkins

Fine Gamblers One Is Sent to Jail

Louis Chipman indicted by Covington special grand jury on gambling was fined in Kenton Circuit Court three months in county jail. Judge Tracy ordered the sentence after Chipman paid 527 dollars. Conviction could have meant a penitentiary term but the charge was reduced to conducting a disorderly house with promise never to gamble again. Jack Bain owner of the saloon was fined 200 dollars for allowing gambling on premises. The cases of Thomas Cameron Sr and John Porter were set for March 6.

Louis Chipman Covington Kenton Tracy Chipman Chipm Mercury Jack Bain Thomas, Cameron, Sr John’ Porter

Wife charges cruelty in Campbell Circuit Court divorce

Bertha E. Guffey files for divorce from James A. Guffey alleging cruelty. She says the abusive treatment forced her to leave their home and return to her parents. Guffey earns $150 a month at Newport Rolling Mill and she seeks temporary and permanent alimony.

Bertha E. Guffey Campbell James A. Guffey Guffey Cuffey Newport Rolling Mill

Death investigated after Newport coroner probes Listermans son

Coroner Digby of Newport investigated the death of Charles Listermann 20 of Alexandria after the youth was found dying by his father Frank Listermann about 3 AM. He died before medical aid could reach him.

Digby Newport Charles Listerman Alexandria Frank Listerman

Ex-Jockey Spiegel Fowler Arrested on Loitering Charge

Covington police hold J. W. Fowler known as Spiegel Fowler on a loitering charge. Detectives Higgins and Drees arrested him last night on a complaint by saloonkeeper Joseph Reusch of 1920 Madison Avenue who says money and jewelry were stolen. Fowler, who has worked as a porter, denies knowing the robbery.

J. W. Fowler Spiegel Fowler Covington Fowler Higgins and Drees Joseph Reusch Madison Avenue Reasoes Gi Fowler

Judge reprimands two jurors after failure to appear

Judge Yungblut of Campbell Circuit Court yesterday reprimanded Adam Haas of 317 East Tenth Street and Paul Flynn of 742 Isabella Street Newport after bench warrants were issued for failing to appear for jury service. They were brought into court and reprimanded.

Yungblut Campbell Circuit Court Adam Haas East Tenth Street Paul Flynn Isabella Street Newport

Woman Awarded Damages in Dayton Street Grading Case

Barbara Mann sued Helen Heller for 600 damages after alleged property damage from a grade raise on West Fourth Street Dayton. A Newport jury in Judge Yung blut's court returned a verdict awarding Mann 500.

Barbara Mann Helen Heller Yungblut Newport West Fourth Street Dayton

Fair dates set for trotting meets at Erlinger fairgrounds

The Erlinger fairgrounds in Kenton county announce trotting race dates from August 18 to 22. Newport driving park records list dates January 15 to 18.

Erlanger Fair Grounds Kenton County Newport Driving Park

Judge Buten Hosts Newport Possum Supper

Judge William Buten of Newport hosted the Newport Aerie of Fagles at Beagles Hall on Upper York Street for a possum supper served last night.

Buten William Buten Newport Newport Aerie of Fagles Beagles Hall Upper York Street

Two Men Held in U S Court for Car Sealing Charge

T C Chandler of Washington DC and George Jansen of New York City faced charges of breaking the seal on a car in transit between states. Detected by railroad detectives in the C and O yards at Melbourne, they were arraigned before Se Baten in Newport and the case sent to the United States Court.

T. C Chandler Washington, D. C George Jansen New York City Melbourne Se — Baten Newport Iles States

Deaths in Newport Brief Obituaries

John Reitman 51 of Camp Springs Campbell County died after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at St Josephs Church. Mrs Katherine Exeter 46 died at home Sev enth and Robert streets after a short illness. Mrs Margaret Cooper 64 died at home Tenth and cee streets of paralysis.

John Reitman Camp Springs Campbell County St. Joseph’s Church Katherine Exeter Exeter Robert Streets Margaret Cooper Robert Stamper Cee

Kenton Grand Jury Granted One-Week Extension

The Kenton grand jury in Covington received a one week extension from Judge Tracy on Foreman Rasch request to finish investigations. Over the past week they studied jail cases but have yet to file any report.

Kenton Covington Tracy Rasch

City to Host First Newport Municipal Dance

The first Newport municipal dance will be held Saturday night at Odd Fellows hall under Mayor Heimbold and the city commissioners. Chaperons include members of the Mothers and Teachers clubs plus James M. Arnold, Mrs. W. L. G, Miss McDowell, and Miss Rowe.

Newport Odd Fellows Hall Heimbold Wert Mothers and ‘Teachers’ Clubs James M. Arnold Miss McDowell Miss Rowe

Miss Anette Mann To Speak At Teachers And Mothers Club

Miss Anette Mann of Cincinnati will address the Teachers and Mothers club at their afternoon meeting. Blanche Perkins funeral planned for this afternoon after her East Second Street death. Ruth Pope granted divorce from Harley Pope with custody of child and $15 monthly alimony. Walter Murphy served as city prosecutor in Police Court. John Smith received $100 fine for carrying concealed weapons and $26 for disorderly conduct.

Anette Mann Cincinnati Teachers and Mothers’ Club Blanche Perkins East Second Street Frank H. Perkins Ruth Pope Harley Pope Harbeson Walter Murphy John Smith

City Attorney Blocks Special Bond Election in Newport

Newport city officials can not hold a special election to issue bonds for street improvements under current law which allows only one election per year. The solicitor also said commissioners cannot compensate police and fire staff for lost pay while off duty due to injuries on the job.

Wolff Newport Police and Fire Departments

Building Permits Issued for Homes and Railway Structure

Building Inspector Daley of Covington issued permits to Darnell and Kellar to erect a brick residence at 1619 Basklick Street costing 1000 dollars and to the L and N railway to erect an office building at Gray and Caroline Streets costing 1000 dollars.

Daley Covington Darnell & Kellar Basklick Street L. and N. Railway Gray and Caroline Streets

Marriage Licenses Issued in Covington and Nearby Areas

Marriage licenses issued yesterday include James O'Brien of Newport and Carrie Ryan of Covington. Also recorded are John E. B. Delwtler age 15 and Mary Brow age 31 of Patekpala, Ohio.

Covington James O'Brien Newport Carrie Ryan John EB. Delwtler Mary Brow Patepkala Ohio

County Auditor Recommends Clerks for Tax Office

County Auditor Durr urged district tax assessors to hire 1¢ extra clerks who have long served in the auditor's office. The workers lost their jobs under the Warnes law which shifted tax matters away from the auditor.

Durr Warnes

Fund Set At 35000 In Columbus Area

Columbus report says a fund totaling thirty five thousand dollars was established in Columbus Ohio with the aim of supporting local projects. Officials from the state and city governments indicated coordination with community groups to allocate the proceeds. Further details were not available in the brief dispatch.

Barber Held as Gambler in Racing Slip Case

Mortimer Dunning a 40 year old barber of 1204 Freeman Avenue was arrested yesterday by the gambling squad charged with possessing racing slips indicating gambling activity and betting.

Mortimer Dunning Barber Freeman Avenue

Man Arrested After String of Robberies and Shootings

A man identified as Fred Schmid, 34, of 1009 Windsor street, was arrested after shots were fired near the M B Farrin Lumber Co plant on Station avenue and the C H D railroad. George Conroy of Haight street identified him as the hold up man from recent nights, after Schmid allegedly took $1.75 and a watch and returned a quarter for car fare. The shooting happened behind the lumber plant, with bullets breaking windows in the firm’s office.

Fred M. B. Farrin Lumber Company Station Avenue Fromme Enxel George Conroy Haight Street Fred Schmid Windsor Street Conroy Schmidt

Police arrest salesman in salt cane and trunk theft case

Frank Kane aged 33 a salesman of 1220 Clay Street was arrested by Detectives Frame and Odgers and held on suspicion in connection with the theft of a salt cane and trunk from Emil Clauss of 906 Vine Street.

Frank Kane Clay Street Frame and Odgers Emil Clauss

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