City considers lighting ordinance changes and rate shifts
A city committee proposes a one year term for a new lighting ordinance. seeks a ten year option, lower minimum rate to 10 cents, and interim 1 per kilowatt charge. It calls for state utilities review and contract with Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company to ensure fair charges for schools and churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Pany
Mpany
T Tose
Public ‘Utilities Commission
Utilities Commission
Cincinnati
Mayor asks Sanborn to confer with him
Spiegel said he sent a request to Dr. Bert Sanborn of Chicago to visit Cincinnati in the coming days. The mayor wants to discuss Dr. Sanborn's possible appointment to lead the new hospital project and his plans for the hospital’s staff. It is expected Dr. Sanborn will arrive in Cincinnati later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandben
Cincinnati
Motorman Frank Grouse Arrested for Traffic Violation
Motorman Frank Grouse of Reading Road was arrested by traffic officers at Fifth and Walnut for failing to obey traffic rules. Grouse testified he waited for two women to board after the officer signaled him to go, but the judge dismissed the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Grouse
Reading Road
Hil
Fifth and
Walnut Street
Alexander Grouse
Lumbermen Adjourn After Ohio Retail Lineup
The Ohio Association of Retail Lumbermen closed their convention with the election of officers. The president is King, secretary and treasurer H J Lewin of Chillicothe, and F D Torrence is vice president. Directors named but not specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Association of Retail Lummermen
Anguel
ACC Ump
F. D. Torrence
Gt Ce
H. J. Lewin
Ch Or
Man Sent to Asylum for Mental Distress
Wittam Fruechtmeyer aged 52 was committed to shopsview by Probate Judge Luegers yesterday. Fruechtmeyer had been mentally deranged for some time and attempted to commit suicide by taking poison. He lived on Wover street near Linn street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wittam Fruechtmeyer
Luegers
Fruechtemeyer
Wover Street
Linn Strest
Convention Delegates to Welcome by Local Chamber Leader
Notes indicate George F. Dieterie of the Chamber of Commerce will greet delegates at the State Association of Master Plumbers convention set to begin February 4 in this city. The hay and grain chamber notes an election at Echuler's on February 10 at 6 pm. Columbus Chamber seeks info from Cincinnati on a Manufacturers’ Permanent Exhibit building to be erected, aiming to model a local enterprise. Cincinnati’s pure food laboratory will handle federal work, with Benjamin FR. Hart in charge of the western division from San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Dieterie
Chamber of Commerce
State Association of Master Plumbers
Hay and Grain Amateian Chamber of Commerce
Echuler
Columbus Chamber of Commerce
Cincinseti Chamber of Commerce
Columbus
Cincinnati Pure Food Laboratory
Federal Building
Pittsburg and
Nashville Laboratories
Benjamin FR. Hart
Cincinnati Laboratory
Western Division
San Francisco
Mann Urges Alaska Railroad Bond Plan in House Debate
Washington February 5. Representative Mann urges approval of a 25 million dollar bond issue to fund a railroad in Alaska. He argues government ownership of facilities is not an obstacle and recalls opposition to parcel post reform, asserting support for a consolidated project under presidential direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alaska
Wacertan
Mann
Movie stunt ends with parachute over river bridge
A film crew staged a jump from a city bridge into the East River as cameras rolled. A woman leapt and deployed a parachute to skim the water, while a man clung to a tugboat and later surfaced, prompting concerns of injury and a swift rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Garina Ormers
Estate Divided Among Klopp Heirs in Court
In Judge Cosgrave's court the estate of Clara Klopp and Cecelia Linnermahn was distributed equally among heirs. The Germania Life Insurance Company deposited $1.30168 for distribution to the Klopp heirs, including Carrie Langdon Catharine Semper and Michael Klopp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Klopp
Cecelia Linnermahn
Cosgrave
Grand Jury Hears Case Over Rifle Theft
Bound to the federal grand jury in the United States Circuit Court of Appeals are Rank and George Fisher on charges of stealing rifles from a freight house. Frank faces a 306 dollar bond and George a 200 dollar bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rank
George Fisher
Federal Grand ‘Jury
United States ‘Circuit Court of ‘Appeals
Frank
George
President Seeks Repeal of Canal Tolls Exemption
The article notes the President will push for an outright repeal of the discriminatory canal toll exemption and will confer with House leaders, including Chairman Adamson, to draft a measure and address anticipated opposition in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Adamson
Plan Referendum Sought On 5-Cent Fare Election
Local leaders push a referendum to set a five cent fare with Mayor Clausing signaling a March vote. County commission granted the arrangement twenty five years ago. residents north of town fear loss of road service if Eirawood stops operations and a citizens group plans an afternoon meeting to oppose the plan.
Brokers Arrested in Embezzlement Case
Reported arrest of real estate broker Joseph Woeste on a warrant for embezzlement. Authorities claim Woeste diversion of funds tied to a building project, with the case confined to the housing sector and related transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odt
Joseph Woeste
Woeste
Meray
Woman Charged in Theft Case
A woman, identified as Wiliam Brown of Rich Mond Va, faces charges of theft and suspicion late last week in a local sheriff’s incident. Police say the case involves a broker or clerk with unclear details and ongoing investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Brown
Borler
Rich- Mond
Was
Bchiefer
Woman puts out fire at residence on Barr street
The wife of Dr. Corbett on Barr Street extinguished a fire at home yesterday morning after a rival arson attempt. The blaze began when a frenzied device ignited a room, burning through a set and causing damage before being suppressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barr Street
Dent
Corbett
Body to be exhumed for identification in Louisville case
The body of the man killed by means unclear last Sunday morning may be exhumed to aid Mrs. Nettie Ne at 321 Clay Street in identifying it. The note mentions Doorn of Louisville and a map as part of the context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tra
Mien
Nettie Ne
Clay Street
Was . Doorn
Plouisville
Stock Market Quiet After Morning Weakness
The New York stock market shows a tentative recovery with professional traders diverse in tone. Gains are limited as early activity remains subdued and investors await clearer signals from steadying prices.
Financial Notes on Grain Markets and Prices
The item reports on Chicago grain prices with May and July futures for wheat and corn, cash bids in Minneapolis and Chicago, and regional prices across the Midwest. It lists quotes for different grains and commodities, noting special correspondents from St Louis and Minneapolis and mentioning cash markets and futures activity.
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St Loin
Americas
Ameritas
Cash
Cary Pebraary
Fem
Peoria
Americs
S. E. Ie
Platte
Speke
Mer M
Wy Daly
Live Stock Produce Market Report Summary
Market notes show varied livestock and produce values with prices near steady. Trade appears thin with limited demand and occasional higher or lower quotes noted for select lots across the region.
Auto speeders barred from parks by city board decision
The board of park commissioners voted to fine auto speeders, first offense five dollars, second offense twenty five to fifty dollars or days imprisonment, and appointed H W Branch to oversee three playground shelter houses. They also considered building a sixty foot street near Taft Park using park land and eyed a thirty acre lot at Orient and Hand streets for possible park purposes. The Winton Place Improvement Association proposed the recommendations and the Automobile Club was authorized to place a warning sign at the Eden Park bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Park Commissioners
H.W. Branch
Branch Avenue
Price Hill
Taft Park
Orient
Hand Streets
Winton Place
Man Believed He Killed Babies In Insane Delusion
John Breiting of 1889 Baltimore Street, a brewery worker, appeared before Judge Lueders in the Probate Court after his mind soured by giving his twin babies emulsion on New Year’s Day. The babies died Tuesday. Breiting allegedly tried to poison himself with acid, claiming he must suffer punishment. Dr Williams testified the deaths resulted from cyanide consumption.
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John Breiting
Baltimore Street
Longview Asylum
Lueders
Brieting
Sid
Willams
Child Seeks Share From Grandmother Will
A suit was filed in the Common Pleas Court yesterday by Desha Thompson through guardian James B. Wilson challenging the will of her grandmother, Mrs. George H. Thompson, secretary of the Foreign Sagonaee Society. The will, dated December 26, leaves the entire estate of about $7,000 to the husband George W. Thompson, a baking powder manufacturer.
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Common
Desha Thompson
Pe G. Glenco
Wer
James B. Wilson
George H. Thompson
Foreign Sagonaee Society
Fulton
Atrect
George W. Thompson
Death by Own Action Cigar Maker Linked to Sunday Closing Law
The coroner heard testimony that Jaggb Schuchard a cigar maker may have caused his own death by despair over the Sunday closing law. His wife testified they had not spoken for two years and he said the closing would cost him business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaggb Schuchard
Battiemore Street
Pocrmeyer
Custody Granted in Habeas Corpus Case
Judge Warner's Insolvency Court awarded custody of the child to Clifford A. Staub yesterday. Staub, a butcher, will have the child weeks out of each month after a recent divorce from Grace Anna Staub.
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Warner
Clifford A. Staub
Sh Kmine
Clifford Staub
Grace Anna Staub
River Gauge Readings Across Cities Show Varied Falls and Risings
A historical data list documents river gauge readings and status across multiple locations including Cincinnati Greensboro Pittsburg Parkersburg Radford Charleston Pt. Pleasant Huntington Williamson Pikeville Maysville Louisville Evansville Nass ville Johnsonville Davenport and St Louis with numerous fallings rising stationary and dam indicators noted alongside specific numeric values and place names. The fragmentary table mirrors a hydrological survey detailing water level changes and dam statuses across a regional network.
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Cincinnati
Franklin
Greensboro
Pittsburg
Parkersburg
Radford
Histon
Kanawha Falls
Charleston
Pt. Pleasant
Huntington
Dame
Williamson
Pikeville
Porteveieine
Maysvile
Louieville
Dam
Wheat market report and grain bids in quietTrade
Grain market notes list various wheat futures bids by class and grade such as No 4 red No 2 red No 8 white and yellow plus oat and hay details. The report notes a quiet market with light tips and steady demand as buyers show limited activity.
Market Report from American and East St Louis Receipts
Estimated receipts show cattle and calves steady to higher with mixed prices. Hogs and sheep offer broad ranges. market active in spots with several locations noting steady to higher trends. Special reports from St Louis and East Betlisla reflect strong demand and variable per-head quotes across breeds and classes.
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Celert Suippers
Gate Ateady
Aes & Ebippert
Comaiente
Pittsburg
Liebe
Betisla
St. Louis
Fay Mi
Americas
Ea Neo Mae
Leaf Trade Notes and Bids at Common Arm Market
Fragmentary OCR shows bids and trades in leaf products. Mentions Globe Common Arm, salt, primary leaf categories Beed Dutch, and pricing hints such as 14Q20¢. Details are incomplete but indicate market activity and binder usage.
Butter: Peete Nes Aes Ten For The Top
The note presents a garbled headline about butter quality or grading, mentioning Peete and a top position. It hints at a comparison of grades but lacks clear details, providing only fragmented phrases. The fragment implies a focus on grade results or leadership in dairy products.
Unclear OCR Item on Prices and Stocks
Fragmentary OCR text shows irregular pricing data with fractions and currency symbols. Key readable numbers include 83.50 per dose and 63.8 per unit, but context and full details are missing. No identifiable people, organizations, dates, or locations.
Unclear OCR snippet on meat product listings and pricing
Fragmentary text appears to describe meat items such as shoulders and dried beef with percentages and prices, including references to New York. The readability is poor and several terms are garbled, making precise details uncertain.
Unclear Fragments on Candies and Prunes Pricing
Damaged OCR text mentions various fruits and prices such as apricot and prunes with California references. The readable parts list items like peaches and candied fruit offerings but lack coherent narrative or dates. No identifiable person or organization is confirmed.
Fragmented OCR Note From City Record With Mixed Items
A readible fragment lists various items and notes including dates and product-like entries such as refined turpentine and boiled substances. It references a city context with placeholders and unclear names, indicating a damaged or partial record. The text shows mixed material without a clear single event or outcome.
Fragmented OCR commodity report items
The text shows unclear measurements and items lacking readable names. It references deliveries with tonnage figures and partial product words, suggesting a damaged commodity or shipping listing with numbers like 82.25 and 66, but key subjects are unreadable.
Fruits and Vegetables Price List Fragment
Fragments show varied produce items with prices from unknown store notes. Apples listed as Jonathan 9 dollars, several varieties of lemons, oranges, cabbage, cranberries, celery, and peppers appear with inconsistent spellings and figures. The text is garbled and incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan
Berg
Messina
California
MGM Dozen
Purchaser Entitled to Quarterly Dividend Notification
The purchaser is entitled to a quarterly dividend of 1.76 dollars per share, payable February 15.
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Sanborn
RISK
John Grant
Walker W. Grant
Middletown
Ohio
Vesuvius
Crystal
Elepad
Nena
Peices
Fretien
Sore
Neal
Chicago
Ineer
X.Y. Central
Cates Pacific
Caeki Bush
Cope
Wester
Jory Wey
Colucabes
Alierivan
Penon
Geeterres Citterns
Pirat
Columbas
Ewad
Northers Te Bides
Maaden Ohoen
Fagin
Harvey Fagin
Juage
Anna Loring
Fered
Tim Wood
Pweeeen Nts
Newport
Peters Neers
Cincinnati Grain Inspection
Poultry and
Eoas
Rey
Sears
Califoraie
Prunes
Raising
Qiellees
City
Tlotis
Coontey
Steen
Capeskes Teeries
Coal and Coke
Tarte
Fruits and Vegetables
Joslin-Schmidt Company
Industris
Claude Ashbrook
Fountain Square
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