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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1914
Page
10
President conducts talks with Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia to build backing for a Panama Canal toll exemption for American coastwise vessels. Smith reportedly pledges support and may lead administration efforts in the Senate. The move hinges on moral reasoning and political strategy.
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that converting public funds for personal use is illegal and morally wrong. Justice Witkin noted that repentance or restitution does not excuse guilt and criticized the acquittal of Frank Baxter for borrowing 37,500 dollars and later replacing the funds.
More than 100 members of the Knockers Club and Business Men's Club attended a banquet at the Hotel Gibson honoring J. Stace Hindent of the Hotel Gilp Company. Judge Alfred K Nippert praised his work promoting the hotel’s completion, with John L. Shuff and William B. Melish speaking on related topics. The Festival Quartet performed, led by Alfred Hartzell. Hill is noted as a charter member.
State graft writer James W. Osborne sums up testimony from Foley and engineers alleging contractors overcharged by 100 percent for road repairs. He accuses the state of seeking a share of the road pie and points to suspected pig brokerage in the contract process as evidence.
Five persons perished when the Mississippi river packet Geny caught fire opposite Hahesville about forty miles from New Orleans. The dead include J. Comeaux, 20, clerk and son of Captain R. Comeaux, and W. E. Barre, a pilot. Two women passengers, the steward, and a crew member drowned. Survivors swam ashore and were brought to Barre by train. Barre was a friend of the late Mark Twain.
Miss Gladys McMillan daughter of Mrs. Spencer Penrose of Colorado Springs will wed Count Paul Cornet of Brussels on February 19 at Lady Harrington's London home. The couple's engagement was announced in December in Brussels.
Daniel Strawmatt files in Common Pleas Court for 5000 damages claiming his reputation was injured and he lost a railroad job after being arrested by patrolman Thomas G. Brown for alleged brass and tools theft.
On the Olympic, back from New York, first class passengers report a gambling spree led by five men. They allegedly won large pools on Sunday and Monday, netting about $5,000, while crew and passengers sought to curb the scheme as repairs delayed disembarkation at Plymouth.
Stanton Sickles, son of General Sickles, stated there can be no reconciliation between his parents despite the death of Bliss Wilmerding Spratt, the general's housekeeper. Alma Wilmerding Spratt’s death prompts a private funeral with two sisters and a relative in attendance. General Sickles will not attend.
Eugene Kolesnick and Rock Chwilidk, both claiming Polish noble status, appeared in Municipal Court yesterday for disorderly conduct. Patrohnan and MeeNully arrested them at Wise and Central avenues during a fight. Yates Alexander fined one, paid costs, and suspended the other costs for Chwield.
Jacob Ellig of Northos Central Avenue, an elevator operator at the Power building on Eighth and Sycamore streets, fell on the pavement yesterday and suffered a fracture of the right ankle.
A terse note records a speaker at a Berk Franidin meeting on Tuesday after a Zipon session with George F. Bryan Sr. Details are sparse but indicate a near-term public engagement involvingBryan and Franidin.
Members of the Wisconsin center discuss eugenics and court rules. Dr Reed questions the Wisconsin eugenic statute calling it a flaw law and says eugenic marriages cannot be forced by laws. The club endorses publicizing delinquent connections and plans a committee to help those considering self harm with health officials and temperance union involvement. Royal selections are performed by Mrs Van Morgan.
Stratton, ex magistrate, was acquitted by a jury yesterday of robbery and obtaining money under false pretense in a case that also involved Harvey Fagin, a former constable. The trial centered on a $4 withdrawal from Anna Loring at the Princeton hotel, with notes on warrants and intent.
A freight elevator at 44 Walnut Street, operated by Frank Hess, fell two floors to the basement when a cable broke. Hess suffered a gash on his right hand. Frank G. Day, a merchant and commissioner, was in the building at the time.
Lincoln reports Orville Wright in Cincinnati visiting Senator Jung branding the aeroplane as toolhardy and saying current flying machines cannot withstand the strain of a long Atlantic crossing. He notes Headey’s announced attempt to cross the ocean.
Funeral services for Henry Fricke 51 died at his home 4050 Steton Avenue Tuesday from a complication of diseases. The service will be at his late home this afternoon with interment in Spring Grove Cemetery. Fricke had served on the police force since 1884.
Funeral services set for Phil Brady, long time contractor, who died Tuesday at his Clifton residence. Services will be held tomorrow at Annunciation Church with interment at St Joseph's Cemetery.
Hyde Park grocer E M Hagans faces $18 000 petition after a court hearing before Auditor Durr. He notes over 600 Hamilton county dealers sell cigarettes without license. Tax is 15 a year for cigars and cigarettes. violation carries 60 a year with half paid to informer. Ten storekeepers testified they did not sell cigarettes. one was unsure and given time to recall. Thirty or forty more will be sworn or taxed.
John W. Mill head of the state health board said yesterday Ohio National Guards cannot hold their maneuvers at Camp Perry next year unless a filtering and sewage disposal plant is installed.
Newport edition notes subscriptions and news received from Covington office at Ninth and Madison Streets. Telephone listed as South 3954. Monmouth Street address appears with a 1945 date reference.
Herman A. Wiehoft, 23, of Covington, leaped from the C. and O. bridge at Seventeenth Street into the Licking River seeking death. He survived after striking water, swimming to shore, and fleeing toward home. He was not seriously injured aside from a swollen forehead and had been unemployed as a stonemason.
The Covington Salvation Army will provide free lunches to unemployed residents each weeknight excluding Monday and Friday. Captain Gough, in charge of the Covington branch, appeals to the public for funds to sustain the relief effort.
Newport's County Judge Boltz returns from Frankfort saying a bill will be introduced this week to make marriage touting a misdemeanor. The proposal carries a $100 fine and up to 329 days in jail.
David Behymer of 1537 Russell street Covington was fined 26 dollars and sentenced to 30 days in Newport Police Court after his arrest at Eleventh and Brighton streets for displaying a revolver. He told the court he has eight children at home in Covington.
A Dayton church proposes a YMCA organization and building. Councilman Edward Williams leads the movement with 269 citizen endorsements. A Baptist Church committee including Edward Tiernan Arthur Kramer and K Heidrich aids the effort.
A committee including Thomas Bousley J L Louis and H Simon seeks railroad support to establish a Y M C A in Ludlow. They aim to erect an Elm Street building to house association members and lodge activities.
Covington Royal Arch Masons host a Friday night entertainment at Masonic Hall on Fourth and Scott Streets. The Schuster Stock Company and others perform sketches for members and their families.
County Attorney Blaine McLaughlin stated that a not guilty verdict in a nickel slot case does not halt the war on gambling. Indictments will continue against operators, with Kentucky penalties ranging from one to three years in prison and a $500 fine.
Covington Mayor Phillips and Newport Mayor Helmbold support a bill by Rep Harry Meyers to amend second class city government. It would extend mayoral authority and grant pardoning power and removal rights to city employees with board approval, replacing the current limited influence. The measure faces strong opposition.
City officials including Mayor Helmbold and the board of city commissioners were entertained at a dinner hosted by the Mothers' and Teachers' Club and Ninth Street School. The event was hosted in the dining room of the duchess.
George Lee stands charged with house breaking while Harry Masthey is accused of failing to provide. Samuel Crane is indicted for obtaining goods by false pretenses as Campbell Circuit Court convenes with Judge Yungblut and Clerk Newell presiding.
Covington Court No 2 Tribe of Ben Hur holds a masque dance tonight at its Madison avenue hall. City Treasurer Joseph Coyne is ill at home on West Sixth street, and his son is seriously ill. Conductor John Gleason died yesterday at his home 349 West Twentieth Street after a lingering illness, survived by a widow and two children. Knights of Columbus ladies plan a ball at their East Eleventh street hall on February 20.
In Memphis on February 11 representatives of 6000 depositors pressure officers and directors to brief the grand jury with all evidence to determine if any other officer besides Hunter Raine is negligent in the bank collapse. Raine, who admits using over a million in stock speculation, faces arraignment on embezzlement and breach of trust charges. State bank officials warn of further indictments if evidence shows director negligence. Raine’s mansion was watched after rumors of a possible suicide, and a plot circle with Raine is linked to sensational developments.
The Anti-Tuberculosis League will elect a new board of trustees at its annual meeting for the 2,590 members. A nominating committee will present candidates. newly elected trustees will then organize. Reports from President Iglaner Treasurer Freiberg and others will be submitted. Courtenay Dinwiddie may outline policies as superintendent. Fraudulent tuberculosis cure claims will be discussed amid recent announcements.
Special arrangements will be made for visiting farmers at the Hamilton County Farmers Institute fourth annual meeting on Saturday February 28 at the Emery Auditorium. Delegates from all sections are urged to attend. Bishop Hartzel will address Farming in Africa and talks by ex Governor Judson Hermon and George F. Dieterle president of the Chamber of Commerce are on the program.
Mayor Spiegel signed a council resolution urging the state utilities commission to conduct a physical valuation of the Union Gas and Electric Company property. The resolution was transmitted to the commission yesterday.
Jean Tanti former deputy grand master of Masons sues his wife Adrienne for divorce and also sues Paul Ferrand for 50000 dollars alleging alienation of affections. He claims investigators traced her to Ferrand’s bungalow.
Rosa B. Clark filed for divorce from Elmer Clark in Campbell Court alleging abandonment. A 12 year old, Shelly Hart of 716 Overton Street, Newport, was struck by a wagon at Fourth and Park Avenue and seriously injured, attended by Dr. Fishback. Newport Turners plan a masque ball in Turner Hall on February 23. A marriage license was issued to Ernst Lauterman and Mary Perry, both residents of Newport.
A letter received six weeks after Robert Maloney known as Willard the Wizard killed his wife and baby in Walton Hotel expresses love and shows a photo of the two year old boy who resembles his father. Maloney says he destroyed the letter and photograph. prosecutors plan to question him before the grand jury on lunacy.
Americas Washington reports a bill passed to adopt direct election of U S Senators under the seventeenth amendment. The measure allows state statutes to govern senator elections where no law exists, while the Shields amendment to bar primary elections failed 37 to 16. The bill proceeds without a formal roll call.
Eighteen indictments were returned including Harry Turner a salesman of Hope West Virginia charged with forgery and obtaining money under false pretenses. William Jones faces second degree murder for the killing of James Smith on January 11. Three more indictments accuse assault with intent to kill. Deffert a defendant in Judge Gorman's Common Court awaits new trial as papers for his freedom were being prepared when indictments were handed down.
James Morley Jr and J Cottingham as administrators of Ellen Lehane estate sue Misses Alice and Anna Laws to recover 27 shares of Procter & Gamble valued at 5400 dollars. The stock was left by Ellen Lehane, a servant in the Laws home, at her death. The administrators allege Ellen Lehane remained in possession until fatal illness.
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