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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1914
Page
7
A garbled ad page lists services for auto repairs tops painting and waterproofing. Mentions owners and contact numbers including Elm 24 and Avon 4315-1. Notes Hupmobile model 1018 and a first class auto repair on premises with hire cars at 82 cents per hour.
In the Marguerite Ebling vs John Anderson suit, testimony closed and lawyers prepared closing arguments before Justice Whitaker and a jury. John G. MacDougal testified that Lorraine Parker arrived at Anderson's office intoxicated and bargained for $100 an hour to wait. The defense contends Mrs Anderson seeks a divorce to marry a French count.
Cincinnati school board debated allowing married women to teach, facing strong opposition led by Albert D. Shockley. The board approved removing the word male from teaching rule and later allowed married women to retain positions, while noting Kentucky residents could teach in Cincinnati. Opposition cited domestic impact and duties to husbands.
Stanley Struble is chosen chairman Louis P Pink secretary and John V Campbell treasurer by Hamilton county Lincoln day committee. They set plans for a large Republican delegation to the Get Together Meeting in Columbus February 26 with luncheon at 1 pm and a special train including a commissary car to transport delegates and unite party factions. Senator Borah is named among prominent speakers for the event.
A list of deaths across the city names numerous individuals with varied causes including nephritis tuberculosis hemorrhage and surgical shock. Ages range from 7 to 90 with residences on Colerain Avenue Westwood Avenue Vine Street and others. Some entries note inquests or medical details while others lack clear context due to OCR errors.
Fragmentary OCR notes claim a 30 day period after which every home will receive a Coffield Wester device. Readable terms suggest a ball bearing wringer and Yeecoum cleaver may be included. Names and dates are unclear.
John G. Robingon, a circus figure, insures four elephants with Lloyd Insurance Company. Each policy pays 10000 if an elephant dies in ten years, plus weekly disability benefits of 100 during disability and 200 for railroad-related injury. Dr. George R. Agini of Cincinnati conducted the physical and mental tests.
Elizabeth Ledman daughter of broker Harry Ledman of 430 Elizabeth Street was struck on the cheek by a snowball soaked in water. She suffered pain and reported vision loss while walking from school. A dark room was used and a specialist summoned to treat possible eye injury.
Washington February 16 Speaker Clark did not appear at his Capitol office today due to a severe cold. His family persuaded him to stay home as Reve Fitzgerson of New York stood in for him in his absence.
Preparations are complete for a pre Lenty ball by Cincinnati Commandery No 8 and Trinity Commandery No 44 to be held Friday in the Gibson Hotel ballroom. Committees include Executive, Decorations, Refreshments, Credentials with officers named.
Two appeals filed in the United States Circuit Court at Cincinnati challenge district court rulings in Cleveland. One suit names J. D. Woodworth as administrator and edger Gross as deceased, alleging a train collision caused his death and seeking damages. The second suit names John W. Yates as administrator for Sebastian De Callahan, who died in the same incident. Both victims hailed from Perry Township.
Forecaster Devereaux predicts a break from the cold with brief snow flurries and a small dip in temperatures today. Yesterday marked a record cold for the season at six degrees above zero, leaving downtown traffic muddled and streets icy from melting and a sharp temperature drop. Horse and auto traffic caused streetcar delays across several city areas as slick conditions persisted.
For the first time in over two years no one was sent to the workhouse yesterday. Municipal Judge Alexander showed unusual leniency in handling cases. Many small fines were imposed and paid, indicating a softer approach to minor offenses.
Lack of evidence led to dismissal in Municipal Court for Ars thor J. McClure of 905 Race Street charged with possessing racing slips. No testimony showed he owned the slips.
On January 17 1014 John F. Orerd filed a petition in the Court of Gelump n Tica Hamilton fonete Case No 065,77S against Grover Bhaper and others alleging money held and payable and seeking attachment of property. The respondents are ordered to appear by a specified date to answer the petition and any judgment may be taken against them if they fail to respond.
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