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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1914
Page
2
Officials discuss perpetual water leases tied to canal use and the city’s power to condemn and value real estate rights. A proposed canal commission may determine compensation for holders if abandonment or public use forces transfer, with local business leaders urging an early appointment.
Hyde Park will host a two night baby show linked to the fair to raise funds for a piano for the Hyde Park Library. Entry judges from other suburbs will assess entrants to avoid partiality and every baby will receive a prize. Mothers listed include Mrs J L Stengel, Mrs Melvin Showden, Mrs H B Drablie, and others.
Frank Ringemann a Christian Science practitioner said he did not treat the dying man due to the family’s beliefs. Coroner Foertmeyer noted the body appeared to have been dead about a day and would probe the reporting delay. Bernard and Frank Sona of the deceased said they prayed and claimed to see brief breathing after death. The funeral is expected at the residence tomorrow morning.
Grace Cary and Rexford Johnson were arrested Tuesday night by Detectives Maham and Elienrether at 15 Race Street on loitering charges. Johnson, a vaudeville performer calling himself a blackface artist, faces municipal court arraignment today. Relatives from Cooper Indiana are en route to claim them. Cary described herself as a mermaid with a local vaudeville show.
William Smith of 1267 Plum Street was fined thirty days in the workhouse by Municipal Judge Alexander after his wife testified he beat her. She said she was forced to sell pencils to save money for their child.
Charles Kuhr, a chauffeur for B Thole, married Luella Thole formerly Miss Luella Thole at the Church of the Annunciation with Archbishop Moeller officiating. The couple left for a Miami honeymoon after the ceremony.
Special to The American Xenia Chile Feb W A telegram from Sheriff McAllister to Attorney Frank Johnson states George M Ongoodby indicted over Osborn bank wreck case. Governor refused requisition papers and prosecutor Johnson heads to Baltimore to pursue fresh affidavit after demurrers heard in local court.
Prominent gambler John J. Ryan surrendered to prosecutor after police raided his Detroit area gaming club known as The Petican. He confessed gambling operations ran at the ship place and pledged to never run another game. Harry Price, a bookmaker, testified he lost about 80 000 there.
The Indiana Public Service Commission ruled in the dispute between the Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company and its employees. Key provisions include a wage increase, shorter runs capped at twelve hours, twenty minutes rest between runs, and a monthly Sunday off for each motorman and conductor. Union members retain rights, with reinstatement rules and non-discrimination for union members.
Navy dispatch from Norris Point reports four men from the tug Potomac ashore after their ship wedged in an ice pack. Weather conditions prevent movement and stores cannot be delivered to the stranded crew. The landing party is identified by Boatswain Irving, linking to Chief Boatswain Wilkinson’s earlier wireless report.
John Annewehr district foreman in the city engineer's office sent his resignation to City Engineer Krug yesterday. The resignation was accepted and will take effect at the start of the week. The position pays $1,200 a year.
Martin Flood seeks 10000 damages from Steipman and Meyer Furniture Company in Common Pleas Court alleging a board fell from a lumber pile striking his head while passing through the lumber yards.
Frances Salvators of 4015 Eastern Avenue swore out a warrant yesterday charging Joseph Liguiri of 313 George Street with threatening to kill her. Liguiri retaliated by swearing a warrant against Salvators on a state offense charge.
A heated council meeting debated how the hospital board should be chosen under the charter. One faction backs five appointees with university and citizen input, while another favors a five including the dean, two mayoral appointees, and health and social welfare leaders. The session also reshaped department oversight, moving several programs to the health office and debating a director for commercial recreation as plans for park and university matters await future action.
The sixty seventh birthday of Thomas Edison was celebrated yesterday with exercises at Washburn Dyer and Thirtieth District Schools. Edison, born in Milan Ohio, was honored as the inventor during school activities featuring students and teachers.
A Suffrage Club event featured Mary Barton Hudson of Cincinnati delivering an anti suffrage talk. Some attendees showed mixed feelings, but the remarks were generally well received by the audience.
A heated Federated Improvement Associations election tonight pits the insurgent ticket against the regular slate. Delegates allege secret meetings by current officers and demand openness to all directors. Mayor Spiegel will address administration problems, Health Officer Landis will speak on city hygiene, and William J. Norton will discuss the importance of the may.
Attorney General McReynolds filed a Sherman lawsuit in Salt Lake City to break Southern Pacific control of Central Pacific Railway and its subsidiaries. The petition names W S Sproul and others as trustees and investors alleging common management and discrimination in favor of each other, restraining trade.
The federal commission on industrial relations reports the Western Federation of Miners operates lawfully after a Michigan strike inquiry. Investigators credit operators with refusing recognition and bargaining with federation officials, while noting policy differences within the federation.
The Orpheum Players plan a season close with The White Sister this Saturday night. Treasurer A. ue heimet opens with moving pictures, amid manager Herman Thuman’s remarks on booking good plays and easing business. Grand schedules David Belasco and Warfield revival The Auctioneer next Monday, plus multiple vaudeville bills across Lyric Keiths Walnut Olympic and Gayety theaters.
The Columbia Amusement Company owner of the Gayety Theater Cincinnati plans to run a second house, the Standard, next season. A new wheel of low priced shows from 10 to 50 cents will be created to rival the Columbia wheel, with about 20 theaters already lined up. Rud K. Hynicka will oversee the expansion as the No 2 venture proves successful.
Footprints in the snow across three buildings led to the arrest of Garfield Jeffereon, 22, of Athanata, Ga, by Lt. Love and patrolmen after a break in at 409 Plum Street. Mrs. Jennie Jennie, wife of a drugstore proprietor, identified the suspect who fled across roofs before being captured in a rear shed. He admitted breaking into the Jennie apartments and faced arraignment next morning.
Michael J. Tracy of Lynn Mans secretary of the United Shoe Workers accuses the Boot and Shoe Workers Union of backing employers in St. Louis and of ordering policemen to arrest picketing girls. The meeting drew a large crowd with cheers for speakers Nicholas Klein and Edward Keenan who urged monthly gatherings. Steven Walch named as next principal speaker.
Congressional investigators led by Chairman Taylor plan a session one mile below the earth’s surface to inspect conditions in the Calumet copper strike region. They aim to question miners and drivers at temperatures over 100 degrees to settle disputes about mine conditions.
Horace White, former Hughes stock exchange commission chair, testifies before the Senate banking committee that the New York Stock Exchange has improved under reforms and that speculation remains a mechanism to establish prices. Chairman Owen and President Wilkerson discussed the bill today.
Walter Emerson acting as superintendent of the House of Refuge spoke on Juvenile Court work at a Carthage M E Church meeting. Judge Carminel Bell presided as well.
Frank Hancock of a Vine area was seriously scalded last night when he accidentally upset a kettle of boiling water. He sustained burns to the right arm and side.
In Frankfort on February 1, the anti pass bill cleared the chamber after heated debate. Representative Marty J Meyers faced accusations of lobbying as supporters claimed passes would be limited to caretakers and service workers during emergencies. Senator Heim proposed to pattoe and Senator Scott of Paducah urged a four year term for commissioners in second class cities.
A jury is instructed to rule for the defendant in a case where Dick was ejected after a conductor refused a transfer. Frank Scheck sues after a fall boarding a Sedamoyile car at Eighth and Freeman. Mary A. Kirkpatrick seeks damages claiming a rear car bump caused her premature birth. John Marshall Barkley seeks damages from injuries when knocked off a car running board by a closing door.
Roosevelt era commissioner Herbert Knox Smith charged the Mc Reynolds plan to halt prosecution of the New Haven railroad to allow reorganization under the Sherman act favors the system and harms New England. He testified before the House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee warning against the deal's inequities.
Governor Cox Attorney General Hagen and the utilities commission were urged by lawyers to drop ouster suits against the Hocking Valley and other Ohio coal carrying railroads. At the same time lawyers pushing the suits asked officials to stay hands off and allow trials in Franklin County. Attorneys Maxwell and Lewis argued for full compliance with Ohio laws.
A New York factory blaze hurled ten firemen down stairs injuring two seriously. Minutes later a bomb exploded in a nearby six story tenement driving 250 residents to the streets. Police and firefighters faced panicked residents fleeing the blasts.
The coroner ruled that Sands, 25, of 1110 Vinestreet, died January 26 in City Hospital and found no staff guilty of neglect. Sophia Sands received ample attention from doctors and nurses, despite relatives alleging neglect in her death.
Willard H. O'Dell fell into an open alleyway in the Jacob Tennenbaum Company store rear and sprained his ankle. His son files a five thousand dollar damages claim in Common Pleas court. Martinez Danlag, barber of 1204 Freeman Avenue, was fined ten dollars and costs by Municipal Judge Alexander after police arrest on gambling squad charges involving race horse slips.
William G Faulkner and Chester Russell were arrested on a charge of practicing trick game. Prank Scheele and James Johnson allege Faulkner and Russell charged them 2.76 dollars each for two hair cuts, shaves, and shampoo.
Testimony describes Mrs Bond grabbing Senator Gore and pulling him toward a bed in a Winston Motel room. Robertson and Bond allegedly sought to hush up the affair with promises of favors, while Gore asserts efforts to ruin his political future and claims a conspiracy by Disappointed Washington appointees.
State Senator Jung urged amending the small school board law so it would apply to all Ohio cities. The move comes as the law faces constitutional challenges and a Cincinnati case involves quo warranto petitions and service of summons.
Righty members of the Cincinnati Medical Research and the Cincinnati Chemical Societies were hosted at a supper by the Business Men's Club in honor of Prof. Wolfgang Ostwald of the University of Liepzig Germany founder of colloquial chemistry. Speakers included Doctors J Oliver John Grieve Martin Fischer and Professors Charles C Jones and Alfred Springer with Prof John Uri Lloyd as toastmaster. Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra provided music.
Washington reports renewed clashes between government troops and Ecuadorian rebels with government warning to bombard Remeralda the rebel held port as Esmeralda remains unprotected by the state department action.
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