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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1914
Page
9
Mixed readable lines show listings for work clerks engineers and carpenters, a female situation wanted, animals sold, items for sale, and typewriters for rent. Names with addresses appear, including Orville Speek 415 Plum St and Angora kittens and dogs for sale.
Le Roy Wentworth 27 of Toledo Ohio admits passing about 206 dollars in checks over the past two weeks. Detectives Hueftlein and Schuette arrest him at Twelfth and Vine after a long description by police. Wentworth says money comes too easy and admits to the scheme.
Frederick Soller a 70 year old resident of 219 West Eighth Street has been missing since Tuesday morning according to a report by his roommate Jonas Weil. Harry G. Davis 43 of 217 Broadway was reported missing since January 26 by his wife who believes he may have returned to New York.
Several divorce cases were heard as women testified of neglect and cruelty. Clara Pratt sought custody after stating her husband refused to work and that relatives depended on her earnings. Carrie Lefrage claimed abandonment in Lockland and asked for divorce and support. Dora Hewling described lack of support for herself and child. Alma Parr sought divorce and restoration of her maiden name after husband failed to provide. Grace Brannock testified of non-support and custody battles. various petitions by Cassie and Maria Peters, Rosa Trower, and others detailed desertion, spending time with other men, and requests for alimony and custody. Multiple cases involved petitions for divorce, custody, and financial support.
iMatery Director Molmes said he would not announce changes to the detective ranks yet He noted patrolmen favor field placements and all applicants will be investigated before any promotions He has received efficiency ratings for officers who have applied for detective positions.
The weekly health bulletin reports Cincinnati’s death rate is falling. Officer Landis cites statistics from major cities showing declines aided by new water supplies and milk pasteurization. Typhoid and infant deaths fall as tuberculosis rate also drops 12 percent over the year.
William Bryant aged 65, the youngest Civil War veteran in Lawrenceburg, died today. He was survived by his wife and son William, 26.
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