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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1914

Page

8

Boys Go Joy Riding Like Youth In Movies

Lawrence Mabst., 10, and Toney Mewe, 12, allegedly stole a horse and buggy near Bowen Street theater. They rode through Fifth Street and Eden Park causing a trolley scare and nearly hitting a patrolman before being chased by Officers Jackson and Johnre and returning the vehicle to Fred Dreidame of Goodman Street. Dreidame later claimed the horse and buggy. the youths were taken to police headquarters.

Lawrence Mabst Bowen Aml Toney Mewe Nore Ain Withers Villian Iin Eo Puth Toney Vitich Fifth Street J al & Gorner Eden Park Walnut Hill Avondhie Auburn Fred Dreidame Goodman Street Jackson and Johre Polies Dreidame Lawrenge

Sharp of Ohio Backed for Russian Ambassadorship

Senator Pomerene and the Ohio Congressional delegation back Sharp for the Russian ambassadorship. The article notes a broader push linked to Wilson and Democratic support, while also reporting on a Senate agricultural bill to combat hog cholera with a $990000 appropriation and the involvement of Pomerene and Bowdle in pushing it forward.

Pindell Pomerene Wilson Ohio Senate Agricultural Committee Department of Agriculture Alén Ang Bowidie Cinei- Watie

Printers Form Club Elects 51 Charter Members

The Printers Form Club for printers and supply men met at the Ben Franklin Club. Fifty one charter members were voted in last night. Officers elected include Adam Brawhart president S Lark vice president George Bryan Ajamende and Leslie Webb secretaries. Next meeting set for Saturday night February 1. Location committee to establish headquarters. twenty five new members to be admitted at the next gathering.

Printersi Ben Franklin’ Club Adan” Brawhwart Presid S.lark Wice George Bryan Ajamende Leslie Webb Secre

Saloon Keeper Acquitted by Municipal Court

Presiding Judge Fricke and Judges Fox and Yewtiman acquitted Einer Helfrich, saloon keeper at 276 West Sixth Street, of violating the midnight closing law after detectives of the Anti-Saloon League testified they passed the saloon at night and found it dark.

Fricke Judgce Fox Yewtiman Einer Helfrich West Sixth’ Street Hettrich Ninth

Veteran Seoured Hunters to Receive Government Pensions

Fragmentary text indicates a Civil War era group known as the Seuire Hunters armed to defend Cincinnati from Southern troops. The article notes pension eligibility proposals in Congress, with monthly benefits of 122 dollars for veterans, widows at 63, and annual adjustments to age thresholds.

Cincinnati Stanley Boewdle

Clubhouse Construction Nears Completion at Twightwee

Negotiations for a new clubhouse at Twightwee on the Little Minn closed last night. The club expects the house ready for occupancy by April 1, with plans for a banquet and theater party on Thursday night February 24.

Twightwee Little Minn Byrie

Lawsuit Headlines Blur in City Courts

Rachel Brenner sues in Superior Court for 5000 damages against August Steinman owner of a tenement at 623 Cutter Street alleging a hallway light was out and she fell injuring herself. John A Zhegder a tailor seeks 6000 damages in Common Pleas against J G Wilson alleging he was struck and his nose broken.

Rachel Brenner Superior “C August Steinman Cutter Street Heieman John A. Zhegder Common Pleas Court Wilson

Mail Boxes Ransacked in Flat Building Heist

Police investigate robbery of mail boxes in a flat building along Altenau and Mound streets. Several letters stolen including items addressed to Mary Weiliaut and others such as Fred Schnelldt GW Ryan and Orin Abbott. A letter was found torn in the Ninth street entrance and another box at the Mound street entrance reported missing mail.

Altenau Mary Weiliaut Mike Weitlaut Ninth Street Fred Schnelldt Council GW. Ryan Orin Abbott Mr. E. Darby Mound Street

Middleton to Be Soloist at Orpheus Club Concert

The Orpheus Club will present the concert of the season at the Emery auditorium Thursday night under Edwin Wy Glover. Arthur Middleton, who sang with the club two years ago, will be the soloist with incidental solos by Erwin Meyer and Herbert Schatz. Charles J. Young will be the pianist.

Orpheus Club Emory Auditorium Feruary Edwin Wy Glover Arthur Middleton Dmitterer Erwin Meyer Herbert Schatz Charles J. Young

Bar Editors Views Stir Jury Over Obscene Books Case

Haygood editor of the Weekly testified before Judge Thomas and a jury that he had read numerous obscene and lascivious books over the past decade. He defended his views on book hygiene while the defense challenged the material linking Anthony Comecock to a newsletter published by Carson Revelry. The proceedings centered on whether the material constituted obscenity and if it justified charges.

New York Fein & Norman Haysood the Weekly Thomas United States District Court Haygood Terial Mitchen Kennedy Busber Anthony Danie Carson Inex Hyglene

Suspended Patrolmen Face Deeper Probe At Plumbing Shop

Four patrolmen were suspended amid an investigation into visits to a West Seventh plumbing shop noted for possible improper conduct. Names and details emerged of officers questioned by investigators, with testimony suggesting more senior figures may be involved.

West Seventh Lawrence William Cottman Pobike Alvin Bernhardt Keidel Feldel Grimm Bole Bernhardt Evelyn Hoefinger Plutebing Moeflinger Seafety Lee Foster

Missing Girl Searched Across Cities After Disappearance

A Chicago report states a young girl who vanished last Monday prompted searches in major U S cities. The Young Women's Christian Association awaits her father as authorities coordinate a nationwide effort to locate her.

Americas Chicago Florence Pacers Lawlor Coir Herome United States Vas Stein Young ‘Women’s Christian Association York

New Realty Men Drive Plan for Boosters Group

A new organization will be formed next Thursday at 8 o clock. The group aims to unite active realty owners and clarify complex realty work. It seeks better valuation methods and suburban expansion, with plans for streetcar extensions and traction lines to the city center. M. M. Flynn, a noted realty broker, will organize the board, to be known as the Realty Board.

Ie Penai Taatel Aa M. 4. Flynn Dea the Realty Board

Banks to Probe Deposits for Unpaid Interest

State officials will seek to reclaim funds from bank deposits to cover unpaid interest. The first target is the old Cincinnati Trust Company once led by George J. Cox, later taken over by Provident Savings Bank and Trust. Bonds of 25 000 tied to the old bank remain held by the state auditor until interest is secured.

Columban Tyregu Chocigsatt Amefican Eee Ohio Ewery Nheciaar State Trea Inter-St Atayes Busike Old Cincinnati Trust Company George J. Cox Cincinnati Ite Provident Savings Ban and Trust Company Donahey

Burial Miss Bonte Today From Cincinnati School Past

The funeral for Miss Belle M. Bonte will be held this afternoon at Spring Grove Chapel. A former Cincinnati public school teacher, she retired about fifteen years ago.

Mies Belle M. Bonté Tauavae Sabie Spring Grove Chapel Mies Bonte Cincinnati Public Echiools

First trailer car spied on Clark Street line

A glimpse of the first trailer car was seen yesterday on the Clark Street car line as the traction company prepares for operation. Over the next few days the company expects to place all sixty new cars on the tracks.

Clark Traction Company

Meyers Charged With Bribe Offer During Debate

Special to Theacre Frankfort Feb 1 Debates over the books bill passed the House seventy to seven. Representative Harry Meyers Covington faced a charge that a Chicago publisher’s agent offered money to remove his opposition. John C Dafty, author of the bill, made the counter accusation. Meyers supported the bill with an amendment to place the textbook commission appointment with the Governor.

Frankfort House Harry Meyers Covington Chicago Wis John C. Dutty Meyers Superintendent of Public Instruction Frank, C. Greene Carrollton Dafty Book Company

Street cave-in closes multiple streets after collapse

A cave-in near the intersection of Third Street and nearby avenues closed streets and disrupted traffic after the burst occurred last night. Public Works Commissioner reports the discovery yesterday and ongoing repairs are underway.

Greengosvest Heevina Third Street Uavel oGa Third Cod

Damage suit over alleged assault at Latonia race track

Baware eraser a Covington barber sues J M Wenger Latonia Race Track superintendent in Kenton Circuit Court for 10000 dollars arguing he was struck and ejected at the track during a June 6 incident. case tried yesterday and awaiting jury verdict.

Baware Covington J. M. Wenger Latonia Tarveson Kenton

Newport Plans First Municipal Dance at Odd Fellows Hall

Final arrangements completed for Newport's inaugural municipal dance to be held Saturday night at Odd Fellows Hall. City Commission and women's club representatives attended. profits will aid poor children. cepenete will be the sole refreshment.

Newport Odd Fellows Hall Helmbold

Marriage Licenses Issued in Covington Yesterday

Covington issued licenses to Walter Weaver 30 and Nancy Guitice 21 from Xenia Ohio Marie Belz 21 and Jobo Kraus 21 from Columbus Ohio Frank Overgoen 40 and Anny Fleinsenar 23 from Covington, and Fred Sebeld and Anna Meyers from Covington.

Covington Walter Weaver Nancy Guitice Xenia Ohio Jobo Kraus Marie Belz Columbus Frank Overgone Anny Fleinsenar Fred Sebeld Anna Meyers

Newport Maintains Tax Rate At 1.40

City commissioners kept Newport's tax rate at 1.40 dollars per hundred, defeating proposed increases for the eastern district. The police and fire budget was reduced by 1000 dollars from Ebert's estimate, with total department funding at 324.94 dollars for street repairs and cleaning.

Ebert Newport

Covington Briefs Touch on Jewelry Theft and Meetings

Detectives Drees and Higgins recovered jewelry stolen from the residence of Dr Paul Kerkow at Eleventh and Rossel. A Brew masters Club meeting for Covington Newport and Cincinnati was held at Eleventh and Lee streets. Funeral arrangements for contractor Jacob Wolpenheim at Baker Street and St John’s Church Lewissburg are announced with Epworth League entertainment noted.

Drees and Higgins Paul Kerkow Eleventh Rossel U .M. E. Church Leon Cate

Man Held Before Grand Jury in Larceny and Break-In Case

Karl Smith, arrested days earlier by Detectives Drees and Higgins, was held by the Kenton grand jury yesterday on charges of grand larceny and house-breaking. His bond was set at 400 dollars.

Karl Smith Drees and Higsins

Natural gas for Latonia assured after open meeting

At a Latonia Improvement Association meeting city commissioners and members discussed Union Light Company plans to lay mains in the Latonia suburb. Secretary Silva said residents must sign for gas connections, with an estimated 800 connections needed to justify the investment.

Ape Latonia Latonia Association Ecretary Stiva Union Light Company Covington Philipps Silva Pecular Clanaee Fe Ead Adkins Claude Ten Sociation

County Board Adopts Tax Assessments After 30 Day Session

The Kenton County Board of Supervisors adjourned after 30 days of work and passed the county tax assessments for the year. The board’s report was returned to County Clerk John Dillon for recapitul. The total assessed valuation will be made public later, following protests and reconsiderations of property values.

Kenton County Board of Supervisors Abele John Dillon

Husband Granted Decree in Covington Divorce Case

Mary Schoolfield of Covington filed suit against her husband in Kenton Keene Court alleging abandonment. Tracy granted a decree on his complaint, while he claimed she abandoned him and named her parents.

Mary Schoolfield Covington Kenton Keene 4 Tracy Barr Schoolfield Euff

Husband Enjoined After Threats in Covington Home

Judge Tracy issued an order restraining William Holtman from approaching his wife Anna Holtman at their Covington home on Sanford and Carlisle streets. Mrs. Holtman alleges Holtman made threats to kill her and her son Harry Reckward.

School faces need for more rooms as attendance rises

Covington public school enrollment grows prompting the school commissioner to search for additional classroom space. An elementary expansion is needed and high school classes have temporarily moved into the Cop pins building to relieve overcrowding.

Covington Coppin

Gas Explosion Damages Covington Home on Twenty-First Street

Building inspector Paty examined the Covington residence of H. Behrens at 711 Twenty-First Street after an early morning natural gas leak ignited by a lighted heater. The blast damaged the rear wall and caused a fire, injuring no one but frightening the Behrens family.

Paty Covington H. Behrens Twenty-first Street Behrens

Deserter John Smith Arrested in Newport

John Smith a millworker was arrested on Middletown Ohio authorities charge of deserting his wife and two children at West Sixth Street Newport. An officer from Middletown arrived in Newport to take Smith back for trial.

John Smith West Sixth Street Newport Smith Middletown Ohio

Moosers to Banquet The Progressives of Kenton

Kenton progressives host a banquet with speakers Littieford of Nati Dr Os of Falmouth and J Ace Root of Newport as principal speakers.

The Progressives Kenton Will Mae Tomortom Littieford Nati Falmouth Jace Root Newport

Volunteer speakers announced for Lincoln Birthday program

Superintendent announces 4 6f citizens will speak at schools for Lincoln Birthday. Schools to close Monday February 22 for Washington’s Birthday. early close February 21 due to funds. List of agreed speakers includes Banford A Headley Louis Pink and many others.

Condon Rodney Stantury Washington Ruhday Banford A Headiey Aloort H. ‘Morrill Louis P. Pink G. Foster Dudley ©. Outelat RM. Ochiltro A. L. Behymer Joseph B. Kelley G. Heianater Fred Hoffman John Wenig J Benton Oppenheimer Charles O Justice N. Green D. Dy . Woodmanses Thomas H. Kelley G. W., Schneider Hiram Rulison John D. Bille B. Scott King Edward A. Hafner

Fashion Week Faces Weather Deterrent for Cincinnati Event

Fashion Week committee of the Chamber of Commerce cites unnetired spring weather as the chief reason the spring exhibit of styles failed to deliver expected benefits. Prominent city merchants attended the last fall meeting expressing doubt that favorable conditions would draw visitors to Cincinnati.

Chamber of Commeres Cincinnati

Sayres in New Home in Grace Court Here

Special to The American from Williamstown Massachusetts dated February 5 reports Mr and Mrs Francie B Sayre daughter of President Wilson returning from abroad and starting housekeeping in a new Grace Court home. The house was formerly occupied by Prof William H McElfresh of Williams College who is on leave in Europe. Mr Sayre will commence his duties as.

Williamstown Maes Francie Bi Sayre Wilson Grace Court Sayre William H. MecElfresh Williams College Europe

Films Show Industrial Films At Music Hall

Members of the Chamber of Commerce with Luke W. Smith of the Manufacturers' Permanent Exhibit will view moving pictures depicting iron manufacturing. Rogers, Brown & Co. loaned the films to be shown at Music Hall as the first in a series from the Manufacturers' Permanent Init Company.

Chamber of Commerce Luke W. Smith Rogers, Brown & Co Music Hall Init Company

Club candidates named for Cuvier-Preas election

William Stiegler Fred Poole and Waller bni Sr oppose Arthur Morgan Moses Strauss and Charles KE in directorship election of the Cuvier-Preas Club to be held March 4.

William Stiegler Fred Poole Waller

City Auditor Appointment Recited by Official

City Auditor Leiman announced the appointment of E. Lea to the auditor's office. The new appointee will receive 1200 dollars a year.

Leiman E. Lea Oeeree

Indictment unlikely in Allied Printing Trades Council probe

Federal grand jury in New York is unlikely to indict in the Sherman law inquiry into the Allied Printing Trades Council. The probe may end with a civil suit testing the use of union labels in boycotts, or a settlement between union interests and federal authorities.

New York Federal Grand Jury Sherman Allied Printing Trades Council Hct

Leasing of theater by Anglo American syndicate reported

A Belair report states an Anglo American syndicate of directors and chief stockholders from the Metropolitan Opera Company Boston Opera Company and Canvest Garden Company plans to lease M Gabriel Ax trol’s theater Des Champs Kignee the temple of music for a year starting in the coming months.

American Paria Belair Metropolitan Opera Company Boston Opera Company Canvest Garden Company M. Gabriel Axtruo Des Champs Kignee Temple of Music Ultra Partelan Suring Coe Mare

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