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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1914
Page
8
Raine pleads not guilty to fraudulent breach of trust and faces $250,000 bond. Grand jury reconvenes amid bank irregularities and planned indictments for Raine and others, with state banker Hutton set to testify.
The Progressive state committee in New York decided to field a full slate and fuse with no other party for all offices. Theodore Roosevelt was urged as a candidate for governor while others weighed potential nominations and possible financial support to fund campaigns.
Reported developments in Haiti mention Captain Russell of the battleship South Carolina at Port au Prince confirming German cruiser Frethen moved toward Gonaives while British cruiser Lancaster returned to Jamaica. Opposition to the new Amoral government in Port au Prince is noted amid quiet conditions except for unrest near Searcy.
Segre Bo Stratton deputy addressed the Cincinnati Great Men's Association at the Hotel Gibson on income wax revenue topics. W E Ross of Indianapolio spoke on Interchange. A feature was the Amphion Glee Club singing.
Eva Rodgers a 26 year old of 818 Laurel street was arrested Wednesday by Detectives Shearwood and Schaefer on a charge of disorderly conduct. She was ordered to appear before the Probate Court Saturday by Judge Alexander in the Municipal Court yesterday. Officers allege she ordered 80 dollars of corsets a 50 dollar suit and 80 dollars of cut glass from a department store and told the saleslady to charge it to whoever she pleased.
Gaul Zielenka assistant city solicitor expected to sue to recover 3000 dollars owed the city by Paint Creek C ollieries. The company pays 500 dollars monthly for wharf rental but has not paid since last September.
Scott Small reports to Mayor Spiegel after a conference with opponents on vivisection. He finds local physicians largely favor continuing vivisection and warns research would be hampered if it stops. He notes no extraordinary cruelty and supports allowing doctors to continue their work.
Holmes says he is still reviewing the furnished list of proposed detectives and expects changes within seven days. He will not appoint anyone to the detective branch based on political pull, insisting that appointments be made from merit.
Otto Schmidt and Edward Warner objected to lawyers in open court. Judge Gorman ruled on appointing John Weinig and Thomas H. Miller to defend Schmidt and Warner, who are charged with grand larceny. The accused argued prior attorneys would not defend them as proposed. The judge accepted the explanations and ordered new defense.
Esther Baldridge sues the Robert Williamson Company for 10000 alleging a Sixth and Vine street wagon collision. Anna Martin Lang seeks 1690 damages after tripping over a cellar door on Basia Loewenstein property. Sherman Johnson indicted for cutting to kill and found guilty of assault and battery on Walter Johnson. three months in the workhouse and 200 fine ordered. Soper sues Robert B Mills over a Sterling Hotel boiler gauge glass explosion for 5000. Yerkerson found guilty on a failure to provide charge. Minor Borges awarded 400 in a Christman suit for 2000 after a horse kicked him.
A horse owned by Joan Wuelner of Este Avenue became fastened in a switch at Colerain and Spring Grove Avenues and suffered paralysis. Traffic stalled for a time as workers freed the animal, which was ultimately killed and removed from the rails.
School board members and local residents press the Governor to urge the legislature to pass school regulations this session. The Supreme Court ruling that fines without a sinking fund levy are invalid threatens finances. Dr. J. M. Withrow appeals to the Governor for quick action to avert a financial bind.
Mayor Spiegel received a note from Mrs. M. Von Waljen urging several nonwomen be appointed to serve in Cincinnati. She cites juvenile delinquency as the reason and says the matter should be addressed immediately. she believes action will be taken.
Mrs Abra Lawrence prayed for her husband in the county jail corridor yesterday Deputy Jailer Peet said she found on her knees in prayer then taken to her husband’s cell She gave him a Bible during the visit
The Ford Automobile Company plans immediate construction of an assembly plant on a one acre site at the west corner of Lincoln Avenue and the L N Railroad after closing seal and securing land.
Two checks totaling 914 dollars for port payments by the B and O G W railroad toward Hopp street and Lodlow avenue viaducts were found missing from the service director's office. Auditor Liman reported the railroad had paid on time. bookkeeper Geratie admitted withholding two checks for 316.13 and 589.31 to simplify records, claiming the missing items were misplaced.
The Bar Association of Hamilton County plans a court meeting tomorrow at the courthouse to propose renting the Gwynne Building at Sixty and Main streets as a temporary courthouse. They claim it can be converted to courtrooms with no extra county expense, unlike other buildings that may require remodeling.
Laura Lehman heir to half of an estate valued at 750000 after Julius Redelsheimer's will notes his wife aided the accumulation of funds. The daughter’s share is reported as 325000 with the remaining portion likely handled by other heirs. The family awaits further notification.
The House of Representatives approved a bill setting an eight hour workday for women employed in department stores. The measure targets women in Whercantile and related Washington establishments, aiming to regulate city employment practices.
Funeral services for Newton B Collord 79 retired merchant will be held Saturday from Wesley Chapel. Burial is in Spring Grove Cemetery. Collord formerly of Collard, Morrison, Co. came from Chrisburg Ky as a boy. He has been bedridden with paralysis the past five years.
The Kenton County grand jury examined the city and county offices including the jail building. Proceedings suggest a final report will not be issued for at least one week as witnesses were summoned to discuss missing accident records and city liability.
Bertha Aschenbach was granted a divorce from George Aschenbach and restored to Henderson, while Norah West was granted a divorce from William West in Campbell Circuit Court. Judge Yungblut announced the rulings.
Margaret Rightmeyer filed for divorce from Chester Rightmeyer in Kenton Circuit Court alleging cruelty. She seeks alimony and child custody. he is a sign writer earning 40 dollars per week. Daisy Eber sole sues Joseph Ebersole in the same court for divorce on cruelty grounds.
In Campbell Circuit Court a settlement was reached with F. J. Hanson representing George E. Johnston for 2600 dollars ending a suit against the Fort Pitt Bridge Company. Johnston, employed by Andrews Steel Company of Newport, was killed after falling from a trestle. The original claim sought 25000 dollars.
William D. Hopkins sues Ft. Pitt Bridge Company seeking $20 000 for alleged injuries from a scaffold fall that left him permanently crippled while employed by the firm.
Joe Fitzpatrick was arrested on a complaint by Mrs. Mary Flesch of Main Street West Covington for alleged housebreaking. In Kenton County Court yesterday the charge was changed to breach of the peace and Fitzpatrick was fined one dollar plus costs.
Mary Stetson received a verdict of 614 from a jury in Judge Harbeson's Covington court. The suit against the city of Ludlow claims her injury came from a fall into a ditch on Oak Street.
Commissioner of Public Safety Ebert of Newport orders station patrolmen to enforce the vehicle license ordinance at bridge entrances. Arrests will be made for drivers without current year licenses. An attempt will be made to collect auto trucks exempt from city licenses when license is paid in another state.
The will of Elizabeth Meyer probated in Campbell County is challenged by heirs in higher courts. The bulk of the estate is left to Anapene and Tillie Meyer with other beneficiaries named. The action signals a prolonged dispute over the decedent's bequests.
Acting on Judge Tracy's decision, the state appeals in the Charles McGarvey case. Commonwealth Attorney Williams filed a bill of exceptions in circuit clerk's preparatory to the Court of Appeals review. McGarvey, charged with receiving stolen goods, was missed in the lower court on peremptory instructions, and a new appeal was granted.
Morning Star Lodge No 22 of West Covington celebrates 50 years on February 19 at its hall on Main Street. The lodge traces its founding to Justus H Rathbone. Judge Eugene Clark of Covington and a Cincinnati official will give addresses as prominent order leaders participate.
A fire damaged the roof of John Watsons home at 1020 Church Avenue Latonia forcing him and his family to flee. A defective fire set the blaze early yesterday, discovered by a night worker who alerted authorities. The damage was estimated at 160 dollars.
Mrs. Johanna Henglebrock aged 80 died yesterday at her home 513 Patterson Street. She leaves three daughters and two sons. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at Corpus Christi Church. She had resided in Campbell County for more than sixty years.
Former Covington detective mourns the loss of his infant twin daughter who died last night at the East Ninth Street residence, authorities report the death as a family tragedy.
Anna Laws testifies in Hoffman's court regarding a voluntary transfer of 27 shares of Procter & Gamble stock. Ellen Lehane, a longtime servant in the Laws home, allegedly offered the stock to Anna and her sister on October 29, 1912. The stock, valued at about 5400 dollars, is part of a dispute over an estate and alleged gifts.
City solicitor Schoenle filed an answer in the Superior Court for Thomas C. Posdick public service director. Cars was discharged from the water works staff January 10 by Fosdick and sued in the Superior Court claiming civil service protection. The answer contends Carnes not on the civil service eligible list and has never been. Case set for Monday before Judge Pugh.
Meyer Goetz filed a $1,000 damages suit in Superior Court against his former bride's parents Rebecca and Ignatz Michelowitz claiming they started the marital trouble. He said she was persuaded to stay away from home and that she struck him with a broom and threw an alarm clock.
In Lima Ohio February 12 Progressives launched their state campaign at a banquet. Speakers included A L Garford Elyria James R Garfield Cleveland and Bainbridge Colby New York. Garford and Garfield bids for US Senator and Governor respectively gained momentum.
Representatives of the Cincinnati Southern railroad at the National Corn Exposition in Dallas Texas draw favorable notice for promoting southern Ohio as a corn growing country. They distribute booklets describing Ohio to all visitors at the expo.
The funeral for Mrs. C L Thomas a prominent society and church figure will be held at her Avondale Avenue home this morning. The remains will be buried at her husband’s former home in Orange New Jersey. She is survived by her husband and two children Thomas and Jeannette.
Harron N. Higinbotham set out to locate a $20,000 fund tied to the boards of the World's Columbian Exposition. About $13,115 was turned over to Mrs. Petter Palmer when accounts closed. Mrs. Bowen says Palmer said last Christmas the money was returned to the government. Higinbotham wrote to Palmer in Sarasota, Fla.
Washington February 12 The Senate adjourned early on Senator Overman NC s motion as a mark of respect to Abraham Lincoln memory The session paused after Senator Bradley KY read Lincoln s Gettysburg Address and invoked the historic observance
A petition circulates in Hartwell among mothers urging Superintendent Condon to provide an assistant for Miss Mabel Bell, primary teacher at Hartwell school. The large class size forced Bell to split pupils between morning and afternoon sessions.
A damaged OCR fragment references a divorce and social forces shaping employment prospects. The text suggests a woman faces convention and opposition from others as she seeks work, with unclear surrounding details.
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