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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1914

Page

8

Unhappy Couples Seek Freedom In Divorces

A series of divorce petitions allege neglect and infidelity. Bera Giver accuses Ora Giver of unkept home and lascivious behavior around their children, seeking custody. Edna M. Kroell seeks restoration of her maiden name after divorcing Walter L. Gagen, who deserted her in July. Virginia Whalen contends Roy Whalen had her arrested. she seeks child custody and alimony. Fannie Thorpe accuses Ira Thorpe of not supporting her or their children. Joseph Stiedel cites an early 1910s fracture in marriage. Louise Wertz obtains a divorce from Wellington Wertz. Anna E. Wehmnger gains an uncontested divorce from Paul Wenmer for cruel treatment.

Chilcaer Ae Robert Davin Edna M. Kroell Walter L. Gagen Reland Fannie Thorpe Ira Thorpe Josephine Btledel Joseph Stiedel Callme Hitfon Ted Louise W. Wertz Linn. Street M. Wellington Wertz Ween Howeis Anna E. Wehmnger Paul Wenmer Jer’ Hrusband

Attorney challenges juvenile court in crane case

Attorney Vatty for Th Roberts contends the Juvenile Court is unconstitutional and seeks to transfer proceedings to the Municipal Court. Judge Gorman urged postponement as hearings and filings were prepared by Friday guidance from Judge Gerenan.

Vatty Th Roberts Mildred Crkne Gerenan Gorman Hess John Weinig New Juvenie Court Cause Gormnan Canes Rosecutor Zanene Milaret von Cuana Uidge Gorman Elizabeth Ren Seventh Street

Governor Cask Aids Schools in Bond Validation Plan

Governor Cé to address the legislature with a bill validating bonded debts issued by cities to support Cincinnati school funds. The measure aims to confirm good faith of bonds sold and assist permanent school building funds urged by TM M. Withrow.

Cincinnati M. Withrow Falsa Board of Education

Funeral Today For Priest Philip Rotham Of St. Anthony

Funeral services are held today for Philip Rotham a member of the Franciscan order and longtime editor of the St Anthony Messenger. The ceremony takes place at St Georges parish house with burial following at the parish cemetery.

Philip Rotham Ftor Order of Baerce St. Anthony Messenger St. Treorge’s Pather Hothman

St Bernard City Wall Play Canceled By Eagle Group

A local pageant or parade event titled St Bernard City Wall was called off by the St Bernard Order of Eagles after a late scheduling dispute. The notice cites organizational duties and a cancellation closing the event.

St Bernard, Order of Eagles St. Bernard City Wall

Fagin Appeals Fine After Guilt in Fraud Case

Former constable Jorvey Fagin found guilty of obtaining money under false pretense and fined 25 dollars and costs by Judge Gorman of the Federal Law Court. He plans an appeal and faced related charges with former Magistrate L. S. Statton over a 4 dollar theft from Anna Loring of 245 West Sixth Street.

Jdrvey Fagin Crg Falae Prt Gorman Ceven Law Court L. S. Statton Anna Loring Sixth Street Ilegala Fagin Hattie Presteg Eaigrnd

Harmon Buys Home of Brown in Insolvency Case

A broker purchased the Brown home at 2927 Annwood Avenue after a court ruling. Insolvency Judge Warner denied a claim for $4500 worth of china and jewelry seized from the residence. Police also reported the arrest of Wilkus Wilks, 26, at 1621 Pleasant Street on related charges.

Harmon Brown Loring-Andrew, Sommaniy Sat J. Kranks Thompson Brown Warner Frank Kon Wiltkun Wilks Pleasant Street

Chief of Police Warns of Check Forgers in Downtown Stores

The chief of police issues a warning about forgers operating in downtown stores. The scheme involves presenting bogus checks and demanding sums between 25 and 49 dollars. No further details on individuals or locations are provided.

Chijef Senor

Jewish Bodies to Meet at Radical Literary Center

A meeting of representatives from Jewish societies lodges and labor bodies is scheduled for Tuesday at the Radical Literary Center located at Court Street and Central Avenue.

Radical Literary Center Court Street Central Avenue

Indictments by Grand Jury in Kenton County retrialty session

A Kenton County grand jury returns 33 indictments including larceny housefurniture theft receiving stolen goods and beware of others. Defendants listed include Cain Fabray Hussard Gray Armstrong Brinkley Bentler McGarvey Nagel Williams Holtman and others with charges ranging from destruction of property to nuisance blocking Southern avenues Latonia. Several defendants were dismissed and the court urged stricter enforcement and improved street signage and jailer pay.

Kenton County Peay Keene Au Mais West Nepee Panini Tare -Erestang Latonia Cain George Fabray Hussard George Gray ThoyeaeHhotwell Joseph Ayres al. Botte Taneny Richard Armstrong Sam. Brinkley Dore Anton Bentler Charles and Josep McGarvey Henry Holtman L. & N. Railroad Laton

Divorce granted for James B Given and Anna Given

Judge Tracy grants James B Given a divorce from Anna Given on abandonment. Nelile Cosgrave sues James Cosgrave for divorce alleging extreme cruelty. Court to decide custody of their eleven year old daughter.

Tracy James B Anna Nelile Cosgrave James Cosgrave

Wife Charges Neglect Over Support For Five Children

Andrew Brown of M Pike faced a district court plea on neglect for failing to support his five children. His wife testified he had provided support since Christmas but owed back payments after returning from employment overseas. The court noted a two week lapse and set continued support at a reduced amount for one week.

Andrew Brown M, Pike Kamende Bolge Court Brown Atroadd Ampany Teenie

Ludlow Saloon Men Face Sunday Closing Violation Case

Albert Grimmeissen a Ludlow saloon keeper was cited in Police Court for violating the Sunday closing law. Rev Carl White of Ludlow First Presbyterian Church named witnesses for the prosecution while Jam Byrne of Covington will defend. Trial before Judge Hawkins and a jury is set for Friday morning.

Albert Grimmeissen Elm and Kenner Ludlow Grimmeissen Carl White Ludlow First Presbyterian Church Hawkins Juryiana Jam’ Byrne Coviniton

Taken to Penitentiary for Criminal Assault and Fraud

Samuel DeMoss, 5, was taken to the Frankfort penitentiary yesterday to serve a term not less than two years for criminal assault. George Lee, convicted in Campbell Law Court, will also be taken to prison. Samuel Cranes, convicted of obtaining under false pretenses, faces a ten year term.

Samuel DeMoss Aesterics Penianay Frankfort DeMonss Campbell Law Court George Lee Hesiciely

Hopkins Settles Suit for 80 Dollars in Campbell Circuit Court

William D. Hopkins, plaintiff against Fort Pitt Bridge Company for 10,500 damages, agreed to a settlement of 80 dollars after a court session. The case was resolved out of court following the dispute over an injury claim.

William D. Hopkins Fort Pitt Bridge Company Campbell Hopkins King SP Satteeta Nage Beltion

Scheben Surrenders After Fatal Saloon Cutting

Michael Scheben surrendered to police after a street cutting in Newport. Victim Gaskins in critical condition from gunfire during an argument outside a saloon at Monmouth and Eighth streets. Behebn held pending outcome as authorities adjust charges and affidavits related to the incident.

Michael Scheben Ting Clatedey Flont Andy Monmouth Newport Behebden Absenge

Exonerated Couple in Newport Shooting Case

Charles Mullen and his wife of West Sixth street Newport were before Police Judge Buren. The husband faced a charge of shooting with intent to kill and the wife disorderly conduct. The couple claimed the shooting at Eleventh Street Newport was accidental and the wife’s minor wound not intentional. They were remanded to jail.

Charles Mullen West Sixth Street Newport Buren Stretts Mullen

Funeral for Miss Lucy Watkins Held at Home

The funeral of Miss Lucy BE Watkins will be held this afternoon from her home at 1135 Banklick Street. She is survived by T. McGil and three nieces.

Lucy BE. Watkins Banklick Street E- T. McGil

Gas Company Mayor Intervenes In Corington Dispute

A test shows good gas supply in Corington after a dispute with the Linion light company. City records indicate higher charges than ordinances permit, prompting scrutiny of the gas furnished to Northern Kentucky consumers and the city hall meeting details.

Philippe Corington Setuary Bliva Linion. Light Company Shetruyment Bihja Kentucky

Family Flee Fire Into Bitter Gold

Fire destroyed a home on NeCoursey pike south of Banklick creek early yesterday forcing F D White and his family to flee. White woke as the blaze gained headway. neighbors could not save the building and contents. Loss estimated at 2000 dollars. victims cared for by neighbors.

Toneh NeCoursey Pike Banklick Creek White Sie Aces

New Trial Ordered in Kenton Circuit Case

G A Morgan defendant in a suit by John Callen in Kenton Circuit Court was granted a new trial and the verdict of $1,500 set aside by Judge Harbeson. Harry Pape sought to set aside a divorce decree. Eddie Eutenks faced action against the Engineers' Mutual association for $500 claimed in love for employment.

G. A. Morgan John Callen Kenton Gallen Harbeson Harry Pape Eddie Eutenks Paes Engineers Mtive Association

House Damaged by Fire at Madison Avenue Home

The residence of Mrs. Joseph at 1916 Madison Avenue sustained $100 in damages from hot coals dropped from a grate igniting woodwork. No injuries reported and fire officials investigated the blaze.

Madison Avenue

Senate Adjourns in Memory of Bacon

The Senate adjourned today in memory of Senator A. C. Racott of Georgia, chairman of the foreign relations committee, who died Saturday. Only business was the adoption of a resolution for the funeral and for the appointment of a committee. President Wilson may attend. forces will transport to the Senate chamber for services led by the Senate and church officials.

Binerirad Hingteb Senate A. C. Racott Georgia Foreign Relations ‘Committee Presidend Wilson Idm

Hayti Rebels Defeated as Port de Paix Quiets

Washington reports Haytian government troops under General Yasynary defeated rival revolutions that seized Port de Paix. The navy dispatch notes rebels lost control of the port and the American Dye rot company property was recovered. Gunboat Nord 5 proceeds to Cape Ayden to blockade Port de Paix and Port Liberte.

Wikhington Haytien Yasynary Jqater Republic Port de Paix Navy Blerer Wheeling Dyerot Company Oll Nord 5 Cape Ayden Port Liberte

Army estimates cut as House refuses to add men

The House military committee, led by Chairman Hay of Virginia, rejects a rise in Army strength and excludes funds for 5,000 additional troops. The panel cites no need for a larger standing army beyond last year and emphasizes maintaining existing forces with equipment and militia.

Sentative Hay Vic Garrison I Pattippine Rpute Quartermaster Corps Hospital Corps Hose Comstitt Hay Congress

Couple Charged With Delinquency Of Boy

Jacob Pryanitary Pearce of Norwood and Fry Pearce were charged with delinquency of a minor as their 9 year old son allegedly was given drink. They were arrested by order of Mayor Engitt of Norwood after complaints from Mrs Fry of Lexington Kentucky and from Pearce of Mt Healthy regarding neglect of their farm.

Jacob Pryanitary Pearce Norwood Priie Fry Pearce Mayer Engi Ak Pearce Jacob Fry

Fire threatens town as winds fuel Ohio blaze

A stable fire near Washington and Union streets in Ohio yesterday endangered several houses and menaced the town. High winds fueled the blaze and prompted fears it would spread, though only several homes were damaged and the occupants appear safe.

Tay New Ohio Washington Union Streets

Moritz Loth Shaft to be dedicated at Jewish Cemetery

The shaft of Moritz Loth founder of the American Hebrew Ca will be dedicated at the Jewish Cemetery Wednesday afternoon.

Moritz Loth The American Hebrew Ca

Girls Rescued From Blaze In Race Street Store

Fire at Louis Adler fur store trapped four girls Miss Nellie McCoy Miss Celia Miller Miss Margie Schaeffer and Miss Fleming. McCoy and Miller were overcome by smoke and carried out by firemen. Fleming escaped after clinging to a skylight edge. Taylor and Roebinger helped her to the hotel roof. Fire origin unknown. Heavy loss from water and smoke. other workers fled to the street.

Louis Adler Fur Store Nellie McCoy Portland Hopkins Street Redier Louise Meyers Milinery Raché Street

Lincoln writes on memories of his father for memorial event

Robert T. Lincoln son of Abraham Lincoln sent a cordial letter to Harry K. Probasco in response to a request to share reminiscences for the Lincoln Maine memorial ceremonies. Lincoln said he has always declined to write about his father and cannot change his views.

Robert T. Lincoln Abraham Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Harry K. Probasco Lincoln Probasco

Receivers Named for Ahr & Rost Company

Charles Cunningham named receiver for Ahr and Rost Company a Gest street vehicle woodwork manufacturers on Judge Warner’s order at the request of president George Rast. Unsettled finances cited assets about 50 000 liabilities 47 600 and roughly 50 000 worth of unfinished contracts noted.

Charles Cunningham Ahr & Rost Company Gest Street Warner George Rast

Girl Awarded Two Hundred Dollars in Auto Collision Case

Elia Gallagher received a verdict of $200 from Judge May's Court yesterday in a Union Gas and Electric Company case. A street car she rode was sideswiped by a gas company wagon loaded with gas pipe, and the pipe struck her ankle.

Elia Gallagher May Union Gas and Electric Company

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