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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1914
Page
3
A widow Ada Schemerhorn faces a painful revelation as a Valentine arrives hidden under a carpet in eroded mystery. The missive shows Harold’s fidelity, yet marriage to a widow with eleven children explains the vanished romance and Ada’s enduring sorrow.
A riddlelike forecast notes if Valentine’s Day brings snow a couple may clash. If skies are clear that day a different outcome is teased with playful jests about romance and rough affection.
The military street pageant scheduled as a prelude to the Lincoln Maine memorial ceremonies was postponed due to heavy snowfall and poor street conditions. The Lincoln Hour program will proceed at the Chamber of Commerce at 2 30 with addresses, prayers, and a tablet dedication.
Municipal Judge Yeatman yesterday freed William Schatz a saloonist at Second and Suspension bridge from an order charge after a trial for selling liquor to an unknown man found in his saloon several weeks earlier.
Professor Gale Lowrie of Cincinnati University will discuss the Ohio Legislature during the special session before a City Club meeting this afternoon at the Business Men's Club. He is professor of political science and director of the Municipal Reference Bureau.
An open court hearing will reveal the full story of Mildred Crane, 16, of Webster Street, regarding her relations with Cincinnati and Kentucky men in the trial of Elizabeth Phares Bowen, a manicure parlor operator charged with contributing to the girl's delinquency. The session set for Tuesday afternoon in Juvenile Court will name visitors and gather corroborating evidence, with potential warrants for witnesses and more witnesses awaiting the court’s direction.
Fire Chief Bunker said once a suitable building is found he will furnish a fire auto for Mt Washington. Hubert Marshall of the Mt Washington Welfare Association urged sending a fire auto to the village after a water main break on the Union Levee Bridge left the area vulnerable to fire emergencies.
Municipal Judge Yeatman bound over Harold A. Miller to the grand jury on a charge of murdering George Herzel in the bake shop of the workhouse. No bond was fixed and Miller remains in the county jail.
Madam Albino Gorno will speak this afternoon before the Three Arts Club on modern music with emphasis on Wagner and his operas. Mile Aline Bredin will illustrate the talk on the piano. The club also expects an upcoming address by Prof. John Ari Lloyd on the Navaho Indians.
The Johnson Wright Furniture company of Grand Rapids Michigan could establish a large plant on West Third Street if a lease agreement under negotiation is finalized.
The state public utilities commission in Columbus received a joint complaint by the Traction company and Cincinnati Street Railway against a December 16 1913 city ordinance extending the Warsaw line from Wider avenue to Seton on Glenway avenue. The hearing is set for March 16.
Special to The American reports U S Navy cruiser San Francisco arrived at Port De Paix to back General Zamor in Hayti. Thirty five men landed to evict rebels from U S consular offices and protect Dye Wood Company property as a likely neutral zone is planned to safeguard American life and property during fighting.
The case of Eben Lehane estate against Anna Laws and Alice Lawes over 27 Procter & Gamble shares was carried over to Monday by Judge Hoffman. Juror Mrs. Louis Apwich, 20, of 1022 Considine Avenue, died late Thursday, and the juror was excused.
A mask carnival ball will be hosted tonight at the armory by the Military Bank of the Loyal Order of Moose Cincinnati Lodge. It is the first such affair, with Ham and other nearby towns expected to send delegations.
Henry Herbert treasurer of Walnut street theater filed for divorce in Common Pleas Court against Alma Herbert. He says she is dissatisfied with weekly earnings and quarrels constantly, making life unbearable. Corine Ward seeks to restore her maiden name Corine B. Frazier and cites her husband’s indifference and coercive support. Clara Fox accuses Robert Fox of long term drinking and violent temper. she seeks alimony and custody and restoration of her maiden name Clara Bettis. Hilda Cramer alleges abuse and lack of support, seeks alimony and custody. Oscar Schmid testified and was granted a divorce from Rose Schmid after she rented a bungalow and sent a photo from New York. Charles Hardy says his wife left with the children after he asked her to cook. Helen H. Winster was granted a divorce and custody. Mary Price Alston was granted divorce and restoration of maiden name. Clara Schnieder alleges desertion and lack of support. divorce and $3 weekly alimony granted. Carrie Walz was granted divorce from Frey A. Walz with custody of six sons. Roy Whaleny Norwood answers Virginia Whalen’s divorce petition, claims she left in 1913 and has lived apart since, seeks custody. Marital breakdowns unfold across multiple cases.
In Dominion Pleas Court yesterday Baker F Rubel was ordered to cease refusing Rosenthal from buying bread. Rosenthal, a grocer at 2 Court Street, claims Rubel will not sell him bread if he sells to Louis Helman at Court and Kossuth, alleging anti trust violation under state law.
Ida Miller won a $7,500 verdict from Judge Geoghegan in Common Pleas Court yesterday against Wallace M. Gray, president of the American Valve and Meter Company. Miller was injured when struck by Gray’s automobile on Spring Grove avenue in November.
The Mohrbe pumps were not used after the Nantucket collision with Merchants Miners on January 20. Captain Olison testified the vessel had a large hole and flooded engines that doomed the ship, making pump use impractical. Cross-examination yielded no new details.
North Cincinnati Turners host a mask ball tonight at the Turner Hall. Attendees urged to arrive in costume for an evening of dancing and socializing in a traditional community event.
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