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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1914

Page

8

Swain Seeks U S Senate Nomination in Ohio

Cincinnati Senator Charles L. Swain announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for United States Senator in 1914. He pledges a “poor man’s campaign” and support for Wilson’s administration, citing availability and ability, with emphasis on progress and prosperity and a pledge to uphold party platform in the state and nation.

Charles L. Swain Cincinnati Ohio General Assembly United States Winn Swain Senate Lakes Wilson and Cox Lee United States Senate Hse Panera Baltimore Wilson General Assembly of Spéeaker House James M. Cox

Plans to Take All Negroes to Africa

Special to The American New York February 10 1914 reports Chief Sam's plan to move African Americans to Africa. A 18 foot steamship once the Curityba now Munson Line lies in Erie Basin with forty African Americans aboard. Stockholders in Akim Trading Company Ltd fund voyages to Africa with $25 per share offering free passage. Police warn that Akim Trading claims vast territorial concessions are false.

New York Ifta Curityba Munson Line Sam Africa Erie Basin Oklshoma Galveston Akim Trading Company, Ltd Amiens Pasa Ia Vetter Gold Coast A.C. Sam Akim Trading Company

Brown Sues for Damages Over Car Incident in Superior Court

Henry J. Brown filed a damage suit in the Superior Court seeking $3,026 against the Cincinnati Traction Company. He alleges a Se daimsville car on State avenue grade suddenly stopped, throwing him forward and causing a forehead cut and two broken ribs.

Henry J. Brown Cincinnati Traction Company Brown

Washington Birthday Celebration at Metropole Hotel

The annual Washington Birthday observance will be held at the Metropole Hotel on Sunday evening February 22. Prof. Zueblin will speak, with dinner served after his address at the Grand Opera House.

Metropole Hotel Prof. Zueblin Grand Opera House

Boy Injured After 80-Foot Fall From Gwynne Building

James Simpson, 15, resident of 654 East Third Street, suffered injuries after falling 80 feet from the Gwynne building’s first floor. Authorities reported the incident is under investigation and the condition of the boy is not yet known.

James Simpson East Third Street Gwynne Building

Mrs Waldorf Astor Undergoes Minor Operation

Special to The American reports Mrs Waldorf Astor underwent a slight operation at Cliveden on Sunday. She is progressing favorably but will remain in her room for several weeks.

London

Creditor Seeks Art Works from Brown Firm

Loring Andrews, president of the Loring Andrews Company, petitioned Insolvency Court to compel E. J. Frank asignee to turn over ornaments sent to Carlotta Brown and Henry A. Brown at 2957 Annwood Avenue East Waln Hills. Frank Iana sought authority to sell household goods. The filing says Brown brokers went bankrupt while Mrs Brown selected a clock vases portraits marble busts and cut glass and money remains due.

Loring Andrews Loring Andrews Company Callon E. J. Frank Carlotta Brown Henry A Brown Annwood Avenue East Waln Hills Frank Iana Mrée

Edison Day in Schools Observed in District Programs

The sixty seventh anniversary of Thomas A Edison’s birthday is noted at Washburn Dyer and Thirtieth District Schools today. Miss I M Iison will give brief talks on his life and tours the state promoting Edison’s interests.

Thomas .A. Edison Washburn Dyer Thirtieth

Lectures on Islands Life in the Philippines Planned

Prof William Hilles of the University will deliver talks on life in the Philippines before the Lincoln School Social Center Friday night. The lectures will feature stereopticon views depicting island life and distant scenes.

Sity Philippines Lincoln School William Hilles Skie

Suit filed against Advertising Co for 600 dollars

A suit for 600 dollars was filed yesterday in municipal court by Union Savings and Trust Company as receivers for the Cincinnati and Columbus Traction Company. The McBee Company is accused of breaching a contract to place advertising cards in the traction cars.

Union Savings’ and ‘Trust ‘Company Cincinnati ‘and Columbus Traiction Company McBee Company Traction Company

Funeral Rites for Mrs Chiaples Goodrich Today

The funeral of Mrs Chiaples Paylor Goodrich of College Hill is set for 2:30 p.m. at the family residence 1956 Belmont. Widow of Charles Taylor Goodrich she died after a short illness. Survivors include a son Ralph Brownrich and three daughters Mrs T H Stavens Mrs William Al Bradley and Miss Florence Goodrich.

Chiaples Paylor ‘Goodrich College Hill Belmont Goodrich Charles Taylor Goodrich Ted Ralph. Brownrich T. Hi. Stavens William al. Bradley Biorence. Goodrich

Woman Found Dead in Bed at City Home Case Details

Dr. Hellman was summoned in the case of Mrs Elizabeth Melchers found dead in bed yesterday at her home 1539 Bremence. Death attributed to natural causes.

Hellman Broadway Elizabeth Melchers Bremence

Injured Italian Accused of Fatal Hospital Death

Wesley Jullar from Addyson Ohio died at Cincinnati City Hospital after a collision in a game action. He sustained multiple injuries and died yesterday following admission to the hospital.

Wesley Jullar An. Ital Cincinnati Addyson Ohio Jullar Joeyson

John D Rockefeller Asks More Time On Tax Return

Special to The land Ohio Pep 10 John D Rockefeller Jr asks for additional time to complete his tax return. A note from secretary Sima Fackler asks for proper completion and timely submission. Fackler and Agnew continue appraising the oil magnate's Ohio personal property.

John D Ohio John D. Rocks John D. Rockefeller Sima Fack Rockefeller Fackler Agnew

Ex King Movie Fan Attends Films With Wife Near Twickenham

London reports Manuel ex king of Portugal as a frequent movie patron when bachelor. Now with his wife he sits in the 25 cent seats near their Twickenham home. The couple, who were pained by the Duke of Oporto, sat out a two hours program at Richmond on Saturday.

London Manuel Exking Portugal Twickenham Duke of Oporto Richmond

Carnegie Peace Union Founded By Andrew Carnegie

Andrew Carnegie funds a church peace program intended to foster arbitration over war. A 39 member board of clergy and public figures will oversee a $100,000 annual income from a $2 million US Steel stake to support sermons, conferences, exchanges, and clergy outreach across nations.

York Andrew Car- Sattencue Wien Churches of America United States Steel Corporation Ier Miort Germany Britain Carnegie Church Peace Union Andrew Carnegie David H. Greer Frederick Lynch William Pay‘eon Merrill George A. Plimton

Manicurist Phares Bowen Trial Set With Charges Involving Girl

Trial of manicurist Phares Bowen is scheduled for today in Judge Gorman's court. A 7 year old girl’s allegations and related charges are to be addressed, with probation officer rumors and a competitive examination affecting Juvenile Court positions noted.

J Gorman Ist Phares Bowen Ae Seers Gorman

Lincoln birthday celebration planned by Washburne PTA

Washburne Parents and Teachers Association will celebrate Lincoln's birthday Thursday evening in the school auditorium with a fitting program. Students will present readings and music honoring the occasion.

Lincoln Washburnee Parents’ and Teachers’ Association

Negro buried in ditch after cave in at city site

Arthur Wise, 27, of 406 John Street, was buried at a ditch on Cy Press Avenue yesterday afternoon when dirt caved in. He was rescued by bone workers and taken to the city hospital.

Arthur Wise John Street Cypress Avenue

Mother-in-law jailed after Covington court ruling

Mrs. E A Miller of 5 Wallace avenue Covington was fined 25 and given 30 days in Covington jail for breach of the peace and disorderly conduct on a complaint by John Walsh. She was released on bond last night after meeting her daughter Mrs John Walsh in the Safety Commissioner's office.

E. A. Miller Wallace Avenue Covington John Walsh Schuler John Mrs. Miller Kenton

Frank Dietrich Weds In Camp County Ceremony

Frank Dietrich of Ft. Thomas wed Saturday last to a bride well known in theatrical circles. The couple, connected with local stage work, were noted figures in the surrounding community.

Frank Dietrich Ft. Thomas Camp County Dietrich

Three Held for Coal Thefts in Campbell County Court

Millar Reynolds and Charles Ross were arraigned before Acting Judge Clark in Campbell County on petit larceny charges. Each was held to the grand jury in $200 bond amid allegations they were throwing coal from C. O. railroad trains.

Three Suits Against C O Railroad Over Alleged False Arrest

The C O Railroad was named defendant in three damage suits claiming false arrest. Plaintiff W S Glass seeks 2600 dollars for a three hour Newport Jail detention with no charges filed. Wylie is also listed as a plaintiff in one suit.

C. & O. Railroad Glass Newport Wylie

SQUIRE SUED BY WIFE FOR DIVORCE IN CAMPBELL CIRCUIT

Elizabeth Tudor Maschinott files divorce suit against former Magistrate Adam J. Maschinot of Ft. Thomas in Campbell Circuit Court after 23 days of marriage on January 19 alleging cruelty.

Elizabeth Tudor Maschinott Adam J. Maschinot Ft. Thomas Campbell Circuit Court

Covington Clerk Receives Call to Deny Local Wedding

County Clerk Dillon of Covington got a telephone message from an unnamed Cincinnati woman urging him not to issue a marriage license to Blanche Herget of Norwood. The caller claimed to object to the union and provided no identifying information.

Dillon Covington Cincinnati Blanche Herget Norwood

Return of slot machines feared in Campbell Circuit Court

Malcolm Eads was acquitted yesterday in Campbell Circuit Court of operating a slot machine as a gambling device. The defense argued the gum wrapper scheme used the machine as a gum giveaway, not gambling. County Attorney Blaine pressed for conviction. the jury found him guilty after a brief deliberation.

Malcolm Eads Campbell Circuit Court of Aharge Blaine

Teacher Fractures Hip in Fall on Sidewalk

Professor Charlies G of the Fourth District suffered a fractured hip after a fall on the sidewalk near the school building. He was taken to his home in an area residence awaiting further treatment.

Charlies G The Fourth & Tell

Girl fined after disturbance on Brighton Street

Farrell, charged with a nuisance conduct, was fined after patrolman arresting her described her as the woman who caused the disturbance on Brighton Street yesterday.

Farrell Brighton

Kernan Admitted on Kenton County Case

Frank B. Kernan of Kenton County fully passed a law defect case and served as deputy in Williamstown. The actions involve ex-Congressman and Circuit Judge roles in a probate matter. The fragment confirms Kernan’s admit status and local duty in Williamstown.

Frank B. Kernan Kenton County Kernan Tion Williamstown

Catholic Athletic Club Card Party Thursday Evening

The Catholic Athletic Club will hold a card party Thursday evening February 19 at the Mother of Hall. Attendees include Edwin Van Hoere Ar adicae Robert Trame Lawrence Wigger Cliff Dressman Will Kroeger and FA Siekenkaingary Altes of

The Catholic’ Athletic Club Hall Edwin van Hoere Aradicae Robert Trame Lawrence Wigger Cliff Dressman Will Kroeger FA. Siekenkaingary Altes

Dayton High School Earns Class A State Accreditation

A communication to L. N. Taylor at Dayton High School from Professor McHenry Rhoads, Kentucky state supervisor, states Dayton is placed on the state accredited list in Class A. Accreditation allows entry to Kentucky state freshman classes, reflecting the association's decision.

L. N. Taylor Dayton High School Dayton McHenry Rhoads Kentucky Steen Kentucky Association of

Free nursery planned by Federated Parents and Teachers

A free nursery is planned in New rt by the Federated Parents and Teachers' Clubs in cooperation with city commissioners. Mrs John Felk president and Charles McCrea and others suggest location there. likely to be established yesterday.

Newrt Federated Parente’ Andeachers John Felk Federated A Charles McCrea Jobo Charles Kehm

Birthday 18 Observed

The fragment mentions a birthday observance with unclear wording and names blending into garbled text. No distinct individuals or organizations are recoverable to form a coherent card.

Graft Witness Refuses Immunity Request in Albany Hearing

State graft inquiry continues as Reel, former highway superintendent, faces testimony on 318 good roads repair contracts in Ulster County. Deputy Foley questioned Bensel and Peck while Osborne hints at a bidder agreement among three parties. The session adjourned after Reel declined to waive immunity and consult counsel.

Albany Reel John A. Bensel Dunban W. Peck Charles'f. Foley James W Hunter Bensel Cosecateese Peck Rees Syness Osborne Ing Hennessy Ins Woodstock Ulster County

Agent Imposter Threats Reported by Police Chief

Chief Copelaw received a letter from Life Publishing Company of New York urging the police to warn the public about a bogus agent. The scammer uses aliases B. F. Morris B. A. Sloan F. B. Arlington and Baker and has been soliciting subscriptions nationwide.

Copelaw Life Publishing Company New York Police Department B. F. Morris B. A. Sloan F. B. Arlington Baker

Cemetery Loses Suit Over Injury Claim

In Common Pleas Court Judge Cushing directed a verdict for the defendant in the case of Anna Wulftange versus Spring Grove Cemetery. The plaintiff alleged permanent injury from an incident at the cemetery.

Vandals Smash Lamps At Norwood Market House

Vandals broke lamps and chandeliers worth more than $50 in the old Norwood market house. The emptied building, unused as a residence, has served as a drill hall for the Norwood militia.

Norwood Market House Norwood

Funeral held for John Fenker former Norwood saloonkeeper

The funeral for John Fenker was conducted yesterday from his Elm Street home in Norwood. A large organist group from the Nix men organization attended, and burial followed at Vine Street Cemetery.

John Fenker Norwood Elm Street Vine Street

Hotel coffee theft from express wagon reported

A crate holding 48 pounds of coffee consigned to the Metropole Hotel was stolen from an express wagon parked outside the Gibson House last night.

Metropole Gibson House

Thieves Raid Hen Roost on River Road

Thieves raided the coops of Mrs. Alligan along the lower river road and took poultry and supplies, prompting neighbors to report the break in to local authorities. No injuries reported. Sheriff urged residents to secure coops and increase nighttime patrols in the area.

Ae Ee Ie Cui Cour Mre Alligan

Stockholders Elect Directors for C. D. & T. Traction Co

Stockholders elected H. M. Beazell Theobald Fele Walter A. Draper C. H. Rembold and O. V. Parish of Hamilton as directors. The directors were selected immediately after the vote.

C. D. & T. Traction Company H. M. Beazell Theobald Fele Walter A. Draper C. H. Remnbold O. V. Parish Hamilton

Will Divides Estate In Trust To Florence Van Antwert Manning

The will of Margaret W. Van Antwert leaves her estate in trust to sister-in-law Florence Van Antwert Manning, named executrix without bond. Income to her husband Thomas Van Antwert and their minor issue is addressed. Sister-in-laws listed include Alice Yam a Antwert Lea Van Antwert and Florence Vanert Manning.

Margaret W. van Antwert Florence van Antwert Manning Thomas van Antwert Eoner Alice Yama Antwert Lea van Antwert Florence Vanert Manning

Kenton Sheriff Enjoined in Tax Suit Verdict

Judge Tracy of Kenton Circuit Court ruled in the Louis Marx & Brose suit that Sheriff John Boske is enjoined and that the present Kenton County Sheriff John Aliiven may not collect county taxes totaling about 79,148 dollars and related taxes.

Judge Tracy Kenton Louis Marx & Brose John Boske Kenton County John Aliiven

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