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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1914
Page
2
The legislature faced clashes between Republicans and Democrats over appropriations. A proposed decrease in automobile fees was debated as Governor Truman signals a special message. Lawmakers argued over funding for St. Marys, the Pacific Exposition, and prison costs while considering bond and city financing limits.
Internal Revenue Collector reports 1,000 men and women still delaying tax returns in the district though 4,000 have filed. He urges all with incomes of 2500 dollars or more for nine months ending January 1, 1914 to file early by March.
Dr Col Rockhill and Dr Harry Dunham reported on their nitrogen gas injection method for pulmonary tuberculosis. Of 30 cases, 15 showed some improvement, suggesting the treatment is worthy of professional consideration.
Willian Alms of Alms and Doepke learns his daughter Miss Kime Alms secretly married B Pancoast of Philadelphia yesterday in Springs West Virginia according to a dispatcher.
Several hundred members of the Master Plumbers Association and their wives gathered at the Dibson House mezzanine for a welcoming reception before the convention sessions. Sixty-five delegates and more than 100 visitors from other cities arrived by last night as the state executive board planned discussions. Mayor Speer and G A Dieterle were slated to speak. Reverend Hugo Ebenhohr opened activities at 9:20 AM with a theater party, card party, and evening show planned for attendees.
A charter commission heard a debate on hospital governance with speakers urging selection methods for commissioners. Holmes, dean of the medical school, proposed a three plus two structure, naming the Mayor and health leaders plus medical college appointees, while others urged broader representation.
Investigation continues into the death of James Pierpont 62 of 3917 Catherine Avenue South Norwood who died at home Sunday after alleged assault by a streetcar conductor. Autopsy showed edema and brain dropsy with a blood clot near a head wound believed inflicted by a motorman. Car crew names to be questioned. warrants issued but coroner's inquest pending. Funeral set for Spring Grove Chapel tomorrow. Mrs. Taylor Granville, daughter, expected to attend.
Western Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois miners meet at the Bellevue-Stratford to forward higher wages and concessions to a full-scale committee. A unanimous resolution pledges action if an interstate agreement is reached before the end of current district contracts.
Anthony Mees director of the Anti Tuberculosis League will spend a week lecturing at Krippen dorf Dillman Company factory. He will cover seven floors with a different topic per day aimed at tuberculosis prevention beginning in the shoe cutters department.
Edward Linch 25 a moving picture show manager of 1624 Ruth avenue was arrested on a charge of carrying a revolver by detectives and Odgers. Police allege Linch called at a George Street house several times yesterday intending to harm an occupant.
Charles T. Tucker, convicted yesterday of fraud, filed an appeal in the U S Circuit Court of Appeals. Tucker was charged with obtaining a portion of diamonds through deceit in a URL.
A debate on locating a regional bank center focuses on Cincinnati. Bankers from Ohio Kentucky Tennessee and Virginia push for Cincinnati inclusion, citing city banking power, clearings, and crop money flow. Officials say the district would aid industry and the flood response in the Miami valley while stressing the city’s vast reach within 200 to 600 miles of most Americans. Hinsch expresses optimism for Cincinnati’s selection.
Norwood Council revoked the Cincinnati and Suburban Telephone Company franchise for laying conduits in streets and alleys. The action followed a prior council vote and solicitor Headley's advice with only Councilman Smith opposing. A later dispute about park pore permissions led to a committee appointment to report possible site prospects.
Special to The Ameren reports Schmidt denies killing Anna Aumalier but claims a new confession exists admitting dismembering the body to shield the real killer. Officials say a Whitman representative spoke to Schmidt in Sing Sing death house, after which he repudiates the confession and questions the reported death cause.
Rev. John McDowell of the Presbyterian Church in Newark New Jersey faced pressure from his home congregation to refuse the call from Avondale Presbyterian Church in Cincinnati Ohio. The resolution urged him not to accept the new appointment, emphasizing his current duties and importance to Newark.
Special to The American Philadelphia February 16 The Monroe crew aboard the Old Dominion liner had only five weeks aboard and conducted merely two drills between shipment on November 22 and January 39 when the Nantucket sank the Monroe off the Virginia Capes 41 persons drowned. The government inquiry into the collision continues as Captain Berry of the Nantucket faces trial for alleged disobedience of international navigation rules.
A St Bernard mass meeting elected a 20 member committee and formed a five person sub committee with the manufacturers’ group. They plan a conference with Vice President Draper of the traction company to press a five cent fare for St Bernard. Members named are Nurre Namphey Schmiblin Limesch and Walterman.
Maurice Gelvin, an attorney and former internal revenue collector for the Sixth Kentucky district, wed Miss Kitty Powers, a Covington society figure, at Bishop Maes residence. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father Gorey and the couple immediately sailed for an accompanied trip abroad.
Special report from The American Panama dated February 16 describes rebels led by Colonel Carlos Concha seizing and attacking Esmeraldas Ecuador. The city remained in rebel hands after a sharp clash, heavy fighting caused great losses, and most of the city was burned on both sides.
Frank Wail, 40, of 211 Hamton Place Riverside died at city Hospital after taking bichloride of mercury during a personal crisis while under arrest. He was en route to the first district police station in February when the poisoning occurred.
Local resident Ben Nieman of 1641 Pleasant Street reports a robbery in Washington at midnight. He says a man described as a Negro thug took $25 in cash before fleeing the scene. Police details are limited and no injuries are reported.
A. Parken Nevin of New York City will deliver a public lecture at Cincinnati University Thursday night on Some Problems in American Industry. Nevin is recognized as an expert on industrial problems and will discuss key issues and challenges facing American industry.
The habeas corpus ruling by Judge Werner frees Harry Bennett of Central Police Station but leads to his charge of loitering by police. Rochester reports a post May 1, 1914 limit of fifty.
The account describes Mrs Bond guiding Senator Gore to a Winston Hotel room where a discussion of her husband’s endorsement took place. Gore testifies of an awkward moment on the bed and a later interruption by T. E. Robertson of Oklahoma City. Neither Bond nor Robertson admitted impropriety and Gore planned to summon the hotel keeper if needed.
Managers of the Freedmen's Aid Society plan a 10 o'clock morning session at Wiley Chapel with six evening meetings at Trinity Walnut Hills First Norwood Madisonville Park Og Ninth Street. The board opened with the jubilee commission. Morning speakers included Munich and Prof W Bennett. afternoon speakers included Hill Dunton Shaw Docking Spencer Idieman Stone Lovingood Foster.
The civil service wage suit by former city water works employees to retain their positions began in Judge Pugh's Superior Court. Ex Mayor Henry T. Hunt represents Thomas Carnes and others with Walter Schevernie city solicitor and S. Bryant for Fosdick. Case continued to today.
Third grade pupils at Allison street school in Norwood calmly marched from their annex yesterday after a wall caught fire from a gas stove. A girl alerted the teacher and the blaze caused $50 in damage. Pupils in the main building were unaware of the fire.
A wagon driven by Paul Harff and his horses were damaged when struck by a Cincinnati Traction street car on Warsaw Avenue. Harff files suit in Superior Court for $5,000 claiming demolition of his wagon and injuries from being thrown from his seat.
Thomas Moran aged 40 of 100 East Sixth Street died at City Hospital yesterday from dementia. Coroner Feertporte was notified Moran was found at Fourth Streets on February 6 in critical condition.
The American New York reports state treasurer John J Kennedy would have faced indictment for perjury by the grand jury in the John Doe inquiry. He allegedly changed testimony about bank bond dealings and knowledge of Charlie Murphy Jr. as an agent of United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company.
Special to The American from Paso, Texas reports General Beott received a note from an officer in New Mexico saying Maximilo Castillo and his band were located on the Palomas Land and Cattle Company ranch south of Dog Springs. Villa, in Juarez, says Carranza is en route and may move if arms arrive from New York.
Tax Assessors McCarthy and their New Jersey counterparts arranged to exchange lists of bonds and first mortgages held by residents of both states. Ohio bonds owned in New Jersey will be listed, enabling owners to obtain information from assessors. The questions used to examine the assistant assessors were made public yesterday.
Shelbyville Indiana February 16 Rev Gur Nef Jensen of this city has accepted a post as assistant secretary at Christ Hospital Cincinnati and will move March 1 with his family. Jensen has been a prominent figure in religious social and business life of Shelbyville for nine years.
William C. Ellis, a Cincinnati leather merchant, faces trial in Chicago for the murder of his wife at the Sherman Hotel last October. He will plead emotional unfitness. Fosdick, brother-in-law to Ellis, says none of Mrs. Ellis relatives will attend the hearing.
Matilda Saverland through her father Fred filed a Superior Court suit seeking 2500 damages after being struck crossing Fourth Street and a Pike on January 29. The petition accuses Christopher Seal and his son of causing the accident with a motor vehicle.
Wm. H. Kite of Pearl and Walnut streets reports losing a pocketbook containing $27 and a $25 check from Fourth National Bank near Pearl Street and Broadway last night. He reported the loss to police.
The board of park commissioners will hold their regular meeting Thursday at their offices located at 2005 Gilbert Avenue.
The council previews several ordinances including funding a new electric main to Bayler at 6 percent interest to be advanced by the city and start work soon. An ordinance to restore Colerain Avenue car route is debated as it cannot be changed for five years.
The next monthly meeting of the State Board of Health will be at the Hotel Gibson Thursday at 4 o clock. Offic ers include President John W. Hill and Secretary E F McCampbell with nine other members. Topics cover water supply sewage nuisance abatement and hospital quarantine statutes.
Hyde Park Country Club conducted its annual election last night and chose seven directors for three years. The slate includes William J. Grat William Guckenberger William Marig Dr W C Harris H Kibbee E H Pape and Rf T Relph.
Nick Beil a laborer aged 2 percent? stepped into a vat of hot water at the Joslin Schmidt company plant on Spring Grove avenue yesterday. Both his legs were severely scalded.
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