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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1914

Page

9

Lawmakers Clash Over Panama Canal Toll Repeal Debate

House leader Adamson urges repeal while Senator Knowland warns a repeal to free Britain’s stance risks a fierce foreign policy debate. Representative Mann opposes the measure and advocates quick House action once the President approves. Prolonged Senate battle anticipated as administration pursues the toll provision.

Great Britain Mexico Knowland Panama Mann of Minds Adamson Adarmgen House Congress Sen

Canada Kills Bill Abolishing Titles Decline in Commons

The House of Commons rejected a bill to abolish hereditary titles in Canada by a near unanimous vote. Minister of Trade and Commerce and others debated the feudal prerogative, with Wilfred expressing that Canada should not emulate a feudal state or monarchy. The bill failed as the government argued titles belong to a relic of Britain’s feudal past.

Eptciat Ottawa Ont House of Commons Canada Senate Oemieg Chad Leurter Bok Wilfred

Ottawa moves to ban cigarette imports in Canada

The notice details proposed Canadian legislation to prohibit manufacture and import of cigarettes and wrappers, authorizing seizure by customs officers. The measure alarms tobacco interests and faces determined opposition from foreign and domestic groups.

Pal Ee Fae Santheae Ottawa House of Onimons of Bili Im Canada Wweny Broder Tie Bith Andy Ins Land Canada

Bears and brains query shocks the Alaska Chamber

A letter from Tenakee Alaska asked for information about bears and led officials to reconsider sending the inquiry to the Stock Exchange. The writer’s note about the genuine genus Brain prompted a direct reply from Superintendent Sol Stephen of the Zoo.

Chamber of ‘Commerce Tenakee Alawka Exchange Sol Stephen Zoo

Prisoner Transport Sought for Jewelry Theft Case

Romeo Thomas, wanted in Cincinnati for felony jewelry theft valued at 490 dollars from Mrs. Frank Brown of Tilt Rim Street, is under arrest in Zanesville Ohio. Telegram received by Detective Chief Ryan indicates Thomas will be brought back by Detective Odgers.

Romeo .Thomas

MAKE ROOM FOR WOMEN AT TAX OFFICE WINDOW

Owing to the rush of income tax payers, an extra window will be opened at the Internal Revenue Collector Gilligan’s office in the Federal building to serve women. Women previously stood in line with men before one window.

Gilligan Federal Building

Coroner Probes Deaths of Two Women

Coroner Bencunegts investigates the deaths of Bertha Bohy 24 and Pauline Emily Meestrevi at Jewish Hospital and Morris Street residence. Dr J E Townsley linked Bohy’s death to criminal operation. Investigations follow multiple prior cases within three weeks.

Bencunegts Bertha Bohy Rem W.anderson Grandin Road Jewish Hospital Pauline Emily Meestrevi Ager St Morris Street J. E. Townsley Thin & Hargater

Man Injured in Railroad Yard Accident Near Milton

Henry W. May of 262 Walnut Avenue Milton Ohio suffered a hand injury while coupling freight cars in the Sharon yards of the Big Four Railroad yesterday. He was taken to Seton Hospital where doctors fear the hand may require amputation.

Henry W. Sheart Walnut Avenue Milton Ohio Sharon Big Four Seton Hospital

Plan Y M C A Branch Vint for Institution of Millcreek

A campaign advances for a YMCA branch in Millcreek with local residents confident the project will be realised within a year. Bookwalter is noted for addressing the Keppa-HR iy sate and the congregation.

Millcreek Starna Presmellan Coon Eimwood Ace

Ebenerer Presbyterian to Celebrate Ninety Second Anniversary

The Ebenerer Presbyterian Church will mark its ninety second anniversary Monday with special services. The church has the unusual distinction of having remained without a pastor for many years.

Ebenerer Presbyterian

Men’s Club to Stage Benefit Play for Batavia Library

The Hyde Park Men’s Club plans a Saturday benefit performance at Batavia Town Hall to raise funds for the Batavia Library. Proceeds will buy new books for the library and feature the play An American Harem.

Mission of Deemer Hyde Park Ate Batavia Town

Woman's firm bankrupt in federal court action

Elite states district judge later appointed H. H. Needles of Sydney as receiver for the Gieberman Company of Trail City. The involuntary bankruptcy filings against Helen G Lieberman doing business as Lieberman Co were logged in the United States District Court at Cincinnati yesterday.

H. H. Needles Sydney Olio MU. G. Jieberman Company Trail City Helen G. ‘Lieberman Hg, Lieberman & Co United ‘States District Court Cintinnat

Hayt Revolt Risks Split Republic and Marine Involvement

The piece describes unrest in Hayti with rival leaders and pro President factions around Port au Prince. It notes U S. influence sharing with France Great Britain and Germany after marines landed and outlines concerns about international diplomacy and naval commands aboard the Lancaster amid operations near Port au Prince. President Wilson has yet to issue state department instructions on Haytien policy.

Cape Pagtion United States France Great Britain Germany Port Au Prince Whew’ Prince Abe Pritiph Wis Beta Dhe al Bert Air Prince State Department Haytien

Trial Arrangements for Captain Berry in Monroc Collision

The Department announced charges against Captain Osborne Berry of the Nantucket for the collision that sank the Monroc of the Virginia capes, with 5 lives lost. The steamship line will submit the case to the Steamboat-Boat ing Section Board of Norfolk, then forward to Philadelphia for trial. The trial is scheduled to begin next week and will be public.

Stid

Parole Granted by Court of Appeals for DeMoss

John DeMoss of Campbell County wins mandamus order directing the state prison board to grant parole. He was sentenced in 1910 to two to twenty years for manslaughter over a dispute at Melbourne baseball grounds, where he killed Louis Filhardt, a station keeper.

Court of Appeals John. DeMoss Campbell State TeMoss Seine Prsparelé - DeMoss Louis Filhardt Seleon Melbourne Gamphel Ter DeMoss Ned Fillbarat

Ludlow Lagoon May Feel Sunday Closing Law Impact

Ludlow Lagoon managers foresee a summer boom tied to Ohio Sunday closing. The Ludlow council orders all melons closed next Sunday and police will arrest violators. County officials may be asked to halt liquor sales on Sunday near the Lagoon adjacent to Ludlow.

Ludlow Lagoon Ohio Ludlow Board of Council

K of P Myrtle Lodge Dedicates New Home

Myrtle Lodge No. 5 of the Knights of Pythias dedicated its remodeled Fourth Street building formerly the Christian Church as a lodge home. Grand Lodge officers attended and Lincoln Newhall led a 50 voice chorus in the night program.

Myrtle Lodge No. 5 K. of P Coyington Fourth Street

Bennette Wins Divorce From Nette in Covington

Judge Tracy in the Kenton Circuit Court granted Corrinne Bennette a divorce from James T. Bennette of Covington on grounds of abandonment.

Tracy Kenton Corrinne Bennette James T. Bennette Covington

Cochran To Be Buried Monday

The funeral for Attorney A. P. Linn Cochran Jr. 48 of Covington will be Monday at 2 PM from the family home at 16 Wallace Avenue. Interment is at Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati. Cochran died yesterday at Christ Hospital from injuries after being struck by a switch engine while walking on railroad tracks near the Andrews Steel plant. He had a Cincinnati law practice at 621 Main Street and was prominent in local legal circles. He is survived by his mother, two sisters, and a brother. An inquest is noted for today.

A. P. Linn Cochran, Jr Wallace. Avenue Covington Spring Grove Cemetery Cincinnati Cochran Main Street Christ Hospital Andrews’ ‘Steel Company Foertmeyer

Interstate Coal sues Abele for 253 recovery in Kenton Court

The Interstate Coal company filed suit in Kenton Circuit Court against C F Abele to recover 253 alleged due on a note. A forty hours devotion is planned for tomorrow at St Marys with a 10 o'clock service.

Interstate Coal Company Kenton C.F. Abele ‘Tol St. Mary's

Wife Sues Former Police Lieutenant for Divorce

Mark Taphorn filed for divorce in Kenton Circuit Court from Wil Oo Tephorn former night lieutenant of Covington Police alleging cruelty and habitual desertion. He seeks custody of five children and accuses him of spending time with another woman and refusing to provide a home.

Wil Oo Tephorn Police of Covington Kenton Circalth Court Mark Taphorn Taphorn Penn Iony Germaine

Covington Women Urge Police Role at City Meeting

Mrs Murray Hubbard a Covington civic leader urged city commissioners to appoint women police to aid in moral uplift despite Commission Schuler opposing such duty She planned to push the issue at the next commission meeting when liquor sale prohibitions at public dances are discussed.

Murray Hubbard Women's Civic Commission of Covington Schuler

Local Court Holds Two in Grand Jury on Failing to Provide

Joseph Nagele faced a grand jury after being charged with failing to provide and was held in police court yesterday with a $200 bond. Charles B. Williams faced a similar charge and was also bound over to the grand jury on a $200 bond.

Joseph Nagele Charles. B. Williams

Sorrel Prevails in Kenton Circuit Suit Over Track Assault

A Kenton Circuit jury awarded Edward Sorrel $15 in a suit against 3.M. one, superintendent of the track, for an assault at the racetrack. Sorrel sued for $10,000, alleging Keegan assaulted him.

Kenton Edward Sorrel 3.M. One Plantiff Res Keegan

Woman Arrest Reported in City Case

Mrs. A. E. Miller of 5 Wallace Avenue was arrested last night on a complaint by John R. Walsh of 2008 Madison Avenue. She appeared before a magistrate and is charged with an offense, though the details are incomplete in the record.

A. E. Miller Wallace Avenue John R. Walsh Madison Avenue Miller Ee

Gambler fined for guilty plea in Kenton court case

A gambler was fined 300 dollars after pleading guilty in Kenton court. The indictment charged operating an illegal gambling scheme and involved several unnamed defendants. Authorities reported the case as part of a broader crackdown on illegal gaming activities.

George Behild Kenton ‘Coon Vesterfav Sehitad

Government probes death of soldier at Ft Thomas

Private Joseph E. Ryan, 32, of Company G Ninth Infantry, died after being found unconscious on his bed at Ft. Thomas. Army officials investigate. post surgeons have not yet determined a cause. Coroner Digby of Campbell county not notified. civil officers have no jurisdiction on the reservation. Ryan will receive military honors before burial in Roxbury, Massachusetts.

Joseph E. Yas Ninth Infantry Ft. Thomas Ryan Digby Campbell County Roxbury

W L Spahn Dies in Covington Hotel

W L Spahn assistant sergeant at arms of the House of Representatives in Frankfort died yesterday in a Covington hotel due to a brain hemorrhage. His remains were brought home to Covington last night with Representative Meyers. Spahn had previously served as a guard at the state reformatory and was ill since Thursday night as the House adjourned in his memory.

W.L. Spahn Covington House of Representatives Frankfort Meyers Spahn State Reformatory

John P Heidel Dies at 54 in Covington Community

John P Heidel, 54, cigar manufacturer of Covington, died yesterday at his West Nineteenth Street home after a two year illness. A prominent fraternal member, he led the Covington Shooting Club and held roles in Masons Odd Fellows Piks K of P Turners and Commercial Travelers. He served one term as a police officer. A widow and five children survive. Funeral is set for Monday afternoon.

John Heidel Covington West Nineteenth Street Masons Odd Fellows Piks K. of P Turners Heidel

Novelty Dance Tonight at Covington Hall

The Women's Civic Commission of Covington completed arrangements for the first novelty dance called the Serpentine Maze at the municipal Oddwilsayé hall tonight. The women in charge promise future dances throughout the winter season.

Women's Civic Commission of Covington Odd Wlsaiye § Hall Wanker

Wives Tell Divorce Court Why Love Died

A chain of divorce petitions reveals spouses accusing partners of neglect non support and cruelty. Cases involve Catherine Dumler Michael Dumler Carrie Underwood Harvey Underwood Ligele Holloway Retina Holloway Dora Katzenmemein Robert Hosferd and others with complaints of desertion, absence and neglect of home duties. Judge Warner presided as filings moved toward alimony custody and name restoration.

William Harris Carrie Underwood Mille Lewis Harvey Underwood Dora T Hosterd Dora Katzenmtéin di Vorde Robert EB. Hosferd Balary Ligele Holloway Margaret White Warner White Mister West Sixth Street Ap Anewer Telal Hadhure Anna Washington Walter Washington Weston Hickey

Blues Defeat Reds By 1 In Madisonville Club Election

In Madisonville last night the Blues defeated the Reds by one vote in the Madisonville Business Men's Club election. Elected were Charles W. Lammer president, Ray Hicks vice president, David Spence secretary, George B. Lindsey treasurer, with Walter Clippinger Frank Frehon CW Pas Cramer Thomas Gregory Gustave Ording as directors. A brass band played while ballots were counted. 260 votes were cast.

Bites Reds Madisonville Charles W. Lammer Ray Hicks David “Spence Req Secrutary George B Lindsey Blue T Walter Clippinger Frank Frehon Rea Pas Cramer Thomas Gregory Gustave Ording Brass Band

County Officials Weigh Nurse Appointment Plan

A county party may appoint a county nurse after a conference with Superintendent Courtenay Dinwiddie of the Anti Tubere League. Dinwiddie noted a law empowering boards of county commissioners to hire nurses to fight tuberculosis. The commissioners will pursue the matter with the state board of health.

Courtenay _Dinwiddie Anti-Tubere League Dinwiddie State Board of Health

Data and Names Sought for State Board Awards

County Auditor Durr was informed by the state auditor to supply names and data for the state board of awards under the new ability law. The rule requires every nonelective employee of a taxing district to be insured, covering Hamilton County and Cincinnati from department heads to street sweepers.

Durr Etate Etate Board of Awards Hamilton City of Cincinnati

Coroner Probing Death of Local Butcher

The coroner investigates the death of John Becker a 44 year old butcher from Meat McoMickey street after Dr William Litz treated a dental ulcer. Becker was found dead hours after a renewed illness following a visit to the doctor.

John Becker

Robbery verdicts and civil claims heard in local courts

Eugene Allison, a negro, found guilty of robbery in Judge Gorman's court for an alleged November 22 robbery in Gano alley. Claude Jackson acquitted on a separate robbery charge involving a purse snatching from Mrs Eliza Sheridan. Bates sues Cincinnati Ice Company for 15090 damages over a boil water cistern injury while employed. Susie C Osborne awarded damages against the City in a fall incident at Thirteenth and Main due to a climb injury.

Eugene Allison Buterd Bates Capinion Pleas Cincinnati Lee Company Susie CC. Osborne Dunge ‘2

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