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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1914

Page

8

Christian Scientists Explain Death Views

The article outlines Christian Science beliefs on death and eternal life, noting that true life comes from understanding God. It cites Mrs. Eddy, the Bible, and the movement’s manual, and discusses lawful conduct, practitioner fees, and reports of deaths in accordance with charted principles.

Jesus Eddy Christian Science Movement Dadeiei Esche Anti Chrisian Science Ohio Christian Science Modest Returne Spare Co

Thorndyke to Speak at Schoolmasters Dinner

Dr Edward L Thorndyke of Columbia University will be the principal speaker at the annual Schoolmasters Club dinner at the Linton Hotel on Saturday February 21.

Edward L. Thorndyke Columbia University Schoolmasters’ Club Linton Hotel

McMillan Woman Sprains Ankle After Sidestep Fall

Gertrude O'Brien of McMillan and Copeland streets slipped on a sidewalk at McMillan and Chatham streets last night and sustained a sprained ankle. She was carried home by friends.

Gertrude O’brien McMillan and Copeland Streets Chatham

Local Officials Weigh Charges Against Dr Chartes Sanborn

Democratic county commissioners declared charges against Dr Charles F. Sanborn. County figures called the move unfounded while county leaders defended the process and criticized political intrique. Community leaders urged orderly conduct as the matter drew public attention.

Sun charges prompt Congress to seek copies of complaint

Congressional leaders request copies of the Sun's charges as debate grows over the Sherman antitrust law. Attorney General and others weigh whether the Sun's actions constitute interstate commerce and fall under current statutes. Members differ on whether legislative action is needed.

Pembera Rye Keen The News York Se Genet Saevler Associated Press Trim Teadera Congress Coplex Ove Bun Sun Mani

Rioting at St. Louis Church Lands Several Injured

Special to South Bend reports a riot at the Roman Catholic Church area in Stanislaus Gruga. Three persons are seriously injured and nearly a hundred hurt as police and sheriff's units attempt to execute a judge's order. Notable injuries include a policeman struck with a fence post and another with a brick. The unrest stems from over a year of local tension.

South Bend, Inc Baward ‘Swanson Yudge W. AL Funk Homart Ota N Hace Rey Stanislaus’ Gruga St Usimiers Pirish Abraham More Giherniehgeertka

Laborer George W. Franklin Dies at Home

George W. Franklin a 59 year old laborer collapsed and died at his residence 4415 Main Norwood after noon yesterday. Death attributed to heart failure. Cordier Foertmiver notified.

George W. Franklin Main Lavenne Norwood Cordier Foertmiver

Rockefeller not in serious condition despite reports

Special to The American from Brunswick GA dated Feb 15 reports that William Rockefeller wintering at Jekyl Island is not in serious condition. He is in better physical shape than in months and without a personal physician on site. His voice remains weak but within its recent range as he takes long walks with Mrs Rockefeller and other family members.

Clear Weather Expected Today With Light Snowfall

Weather bureau reports fair conditions today and snowfall unlikely to exceed two inches. A low pressure system moved from northeastern Canada eastward, passing over the upper Mississippi Valley and western Great Lakes, with clearing skies in Iowa Minnesota and the lower Missouri Valley under a high pressure area over the Dakotas.

Weather Bureau Canada Mississippi Valley Western Lake Region Towa Minnesota Missouri Valley Dakotas

Cincinnati Man Attempted Suicide in Indiana Home

Jesse Cor, 48, formerly identified with Cincinnati, tried to end his life at his brother in law Wayne Wakeman’s Indianapolis area home by slicing his throat with a razor. He told a physician he feared death linked to consumption and said he planned to die.

Vevay Ind Jesse Cor Cincinnati Brother-Inlaw Wayne Menten Cox Cincinnati Hospital

Governor to Name Gray as State Commissioner

Hamilton Ohio February 15 1915 report states H Gray will be appointed state commissioner of pensions Monday morning by the Governor on the recommendation of the central committee. The notice indicates a formal selection to oversee state pension matters as directed by the administration.

Hamilton Ohio H. Gray Gray A Ee Central

Newport Saloon Stabbing Sparks Police Probe

Claude Gaskins 35 of 33 West Sixth Street Newport was stabbed twice at Glazier's saloon at Eighth and Monmouth, left lung pierced, taken home and not expected to live. Ex-firefighter Mike Sheben accused. fight over Newport fire department merits. Descriptions circulated to Covington and Cincinnati police.

Claude Gaskins New Pere Glazier’s Eighth Monmouth Newport Mike Sheben Gaskins Newport Fire Department Sheben

Boy Burns to Death In Latonia Fire Accident

Covington coroner ruled the death of Leo Meyers age 16 accidental after a coal oil lamp exploded at his home 119 Rogers Street Latonia. The youth alone near the kitchen during his sister Dena Koch’s absence, the lamp overturned and engulfed him in flames, prompting neighbors to respond as the fire consumed him.

Riffé Covington Leo Meyers Rogers Street Latonia Meyers Dena Koch

Protest Against Saloon License in Bromley Territory

A protest against granting a saloon license to Fred A. Scholle, Cincinnati resident, will be heard before County Judge Walter Cleary on Wednesday. The protest, signed by about twenty nearby property owners, targets the license in the Bromley west territory and county line area.

Fred A. Scholle Bromley Walter Cleary Scholle Cincinnati

Armed Man Arrested Near Latonia Station

Detective Bowman arrested a man at Latonia station on the L N railroad as he crawled from a passenger train. He was taken to Covington jail to answer for riding on trains and carrying concealed weapons. A revolver was found on another man named Lunsford at Visalia after a tracks incident.

Allroad Bowman Mem Byoneers Latonia Covington Lunsford Visalia

Youth Stabbed by Negro Woman in Covington Assault

H. C. Dobson, 18, of 89 West Fourth street Covington was stabbed on Madison avenue near Pike street. He and F. W. Tate were confronted by a black man and a black woman. Dobson was struck in the mouth and later found a stab wound in the back possibly reaching his left lung. He described his attacker as the woman. Police received a description of the suspects.

H. C. Dobson West Fourth Street Covington Madison Avenue Pike Street Dobson F. W. Tate Dr. Sallee

Half Clad Man Detained by Deputy Jailer

Deputy Jailer England of Independence brought Jack Hungar, 22, to Covington for safe keeping after being found wandering in Independence. Hungar, identified as recently released from Covington jail, was half clothed and unable to explain his actions. He is from Butterby and will be held awaiting relatives' action.

England Jack Hungar Covington Butterby

Bain's Saloon Robbed in Covington Break-In

The saloon of Jack Bain at Eleventh Street and Madison Avenue Covington was broken into early yesterday morning. Thieves took $10 in cash and six quarts of whisky.

Jack Bain Eleventh Street Madison Avenue Covington

City faces need for 10 new schools and repairs

Building Inspector Dailey warns Covington public school buildings are firetraps and insanitary. If true, at least 1900000? the text states 190000 but funds are unavailable as 1500000 for a new high school plus other allocations. The school and city commissions were unaware of conditions.

Datley Covington City Commission Dailey

Wife Shot by Jealous Husband in Newport

Charles Mullen 28 a bartender shot his wife Anna in the back early Sunday at Eleventh and Brighton Newport. She is not seriously wounded the bullet did not hit a vital part. Mullen arrested charged with shooting with intent to kill. They live on West Sixth Street Newport. Dr O Krent attended her.

Charles Mullen Anna Eleventh Brighton Newport Mullen Mullin Whitehead Garden West Sixth Street

Court Begins in Independence With Sheriff Visit

Sheriff John Allison makes his first official visit to Independence as Kenton County Court convenes with Judge Cleary presiding. County Clerk John Dillon says the docket is small and sessions will not exceed two days.

John Allison Independence Kenton County Court Judge Cleary John Dillon

Mail Clerk Infected With Smallpox At Covington Post

Seymour Rack, a mail clerk at the Covington post office, was found to have smallpox. Postmaster and health officials moved him to a hospital by ambulance. Health Officer Maley ordered fumigation and sanitary guards to inspect and disinfect the clerks.

Seymour Covyington Race Maley

Ludlow Liquor Drive Closes Saloons After Sunday Curfew

Reported Sunday closing lids in Ludlow led residents to fill drink lines. Strangers would have trouble entering as doors appeared closed and barred. Authorities gathered evidence to seek warrants against saloon owners for yesterday’s side-door sales.

Ludlow

Probes Labor Charge In Covington Visit

Urey Woodson, secretary of the national Democratic committee, was in Covington Saturday on a mission described as nonpolitical. Labor officials say wires were hot between Covington and Washington over placing a large government printing contract with a nonunion firm in Covington.

Urey Woodson National Democratic Committee Covington Washington Woodson

Tax Deputies Chosen By County Assessors

County assessors Doran and McCarthy announced the appointment of 86 deputy tax assessors selected from those who became eligible through a recent examination. Deputies will meet at offices in the Second National Bank building to receive instructions. names listed include Mundhenk, Mall, Greenwald, Jenkine, Prout, Rett, Woodward, Weyland, McPadden, and many others across townships such as Anderson, Colerain, Sycamore, Springfield, and Delhi.

Doran and McCarthy Eigibie Mesers Doran McCarthy Pridey Second National Bank Incinnati Winfeld Mundhenk Motord Mall Taylor Greenwald Bertram W. Jenkine John D. Prout Francia Rett William C. Rugete William J. Woodward Louie Weyland J. Bet B Richard Mathers Samwich c. Crom Ll. McPadden Gustav Ingenbach Stewart A. Morrow George A. Hieber Howard B. Bates John I. McLeteh Philp E Tierman Phillip O'Donnell Robert Deets William J. ' Anderson Charlee Fh. Campbell W. G. Prickett Colerain Edwin Huston John R. Mevis Colamebia Pred J. Monroe Jopee Clinton Kelly Charlies KR. Ames Joesph’ Matre Herman J. Hooper Kennedy Heights Norwood IJ. M. Riddell Crosby Lewis B. Wood Delhi Joseph V. Younker Green Township James 8. Campbell Harrison Township Seneca B. Bowles Miami Township Morgan Wameley Symmes Thomas C. McGrath Charles Apgar Whitewater Jos R. Carboy

Juvenile Delinquency Cases Linked to Crane Allegations

In Crane shows up in juvenile court with Theodore Roberts and Elizabeth Bowen facing charges of contributing to juvenile delinquency. Roberts to plead to a warrant this morning while Bowen’s trial is set for Tuesday afternoon before Judge Gorman.

Senate Theodore Roberts Gorman Harry Hees Robe Elizabeth Phares Bowen Seventh Street Mianicursts Mildred Crane Wald Crane Irl

Scientist May Study Mitchells Headaches

The Rockefeller Institute may study the cause of Mayor Mitchells headaches. Brure, an intimate friend, said he suggested a study to Dr Simon Flexner, head of the institute. Mitchell has suffered headaches for about eight years, traced to a fever in South America, with attacks every two to three weeks.

Amertogdt New York Rockefelier Institute Mitchel Chamberlain Brure Simon Flexner Lida Rockefeller Institute Martin J. Dwyer Bruere South ‘America

Fire destroys Gamut building at 142 East 33rd Street

A blaze at midnight ruined the Gamut building formerly Gibson Studios at 142 East Thirty-third Street. Flames and sparks drew patrons from nearby hotels as firefighters battled icy conditions. Loss estimated at $100,000 with several escape attempts noted.

New Vas Gamut Gibson Studios East Thirty-third Street Vanderbilt Park Avenue Lek Sane Inj Seen

Gas Jet Fire Damages Flat on East Ninth Street

A gas jet ignited the woodwork in the flat of Mrs. Valeria Cope at 124 East Ninth Street late yesterday. The loss was trifling.

Valeria Cope East Ninth Street

Charity head to talk on church duty in Dayton meeting

Dr Frank Garland chief of the department of charities at Dayton Ohio will speak on the civic duty of the church at the Federation of Churches meeting to be held at Christ Church parish house tonight.

Frank Garland Department of Charities Dayton Ohio Federation of Churches Christ Church Parish House

JUDGE'S MOTHER DEAD IN Newport Area

Mrs Mary J Moore mother of former County Judge Moore of Newport died Saturday night at her home 19 Retreat street Southgate Campbell county The funeral will be held tomorrow at Lexington Judge Moore and two daughters survive her.

Mary J. Moore Moore Newport Lexington

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