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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1914
Page
7
Court proceedings in the Mildred Crane case stall as alimony issues and witness depositions surface. Ruby Clark waives alimony claims after a lengthy dispute while George Richter testifies he was introduced to Mildred Crane by Ruby Clark.
Clem S Waxter of Lima was found guilty in the criminal court last December of embezzling 3140 from the Columbus Savings and Trust Company while serving as a state bank examiner. He filed a petition in the Court of Appeals through attorneys to set aside the jury's verdict. A stay of execution was granted. a hearing is set for February 25.
Theodore Min was summoned to Louis Hine a 28 year old farmer one mile north of Miamitown after a vicious horse trampled him. He suffered a fractured skull yet remained active at first walking 159 yards before losing consciousness. His condition is listed as serious.
The Supreme Court at Columbus yesterday upheld the lower court’s decision in Hamilton County that the Cincinnati end Portsmouth Railroad Interurban Railroad Terminal Company are entitled to a ten-cent fare. The ruling affects California and Gohey Island transit lines and has stood for several years.
Judge presides over division of Paul Mauch estate valued at 3500 dollars. The will assigns the widow the estate share with remaining assets to be divided among the widow and Paul's children. The document mentions Michael Minges and Peren in connection with the will. The probate action proceeds yesterday.
William Stephen of 2548 West Sixth Street yesterday pleaded not guilty to performing an illegal operation on M Louwisie Apwisch who died last Friday at her home 4022 Considine Avenue Price Hill. Stephen was arraigned before Municipal Judge Alexander and his case was continued until Friday.
Leftkins of Chicago international painters and decorators union arrived in Cincinnati to confer with Ph.ton about a possible strike by billboard painters on the Pacific coast. It is believed differences with Morton will be settled.
A jewelry sale at the Hotel Druout in Paris concluded the Steher case belonging to Madame S. with a total of $276,491. Today's total reached $98,770 as three lots each exceeded $10,000. A 19 stone diamond necklace sold for $16,900 and a pendant brought $10,440 in a brisk market.
Frank Bennett of 3618 Davis Avenue Sheviet resigns as a post office clerk to take a position in the sub-treasury.
Special to The American. New York February 17. Albert Freeman, convicted March 14, 1918 with Julian Hawthorne and Dr William J Morton of using material to defraud in selling mining property, seeks a new trial after alleging intimidation by Assistant U S Attorney Claude A Thompson. Bail set at 150000, pending appeal.
Miss Nellie Albert of 539 Milton and B. C. Meyer of 2311 Vine won the first get the Orpheum Winter Garden hesitation waltz contest last night and received gold medals. A one step contest is scheduled for next Tuesday night.
Guilford School graduates will meet tonight to organize a social club under the Social Center director Moore.
A mine strike investigation reports women on picket duty claimed guards beat them with sticks and fired on protesters. Mrs Selma described the attack as the guards striking and dispersing the crowds during the dispute.
In South Bend on February 17 rioting continued around St. Casimir's Pollan Catholic church as police fought to install Rev. Stanisuys Gruga with state troops possible. Bishop Alerding said Gram would be installed at the church dance amid women and children leading the disturbances.
The America Union City Tenn Feb 17 reports Mrs Nola Muse died after she swooped into a fire while her husband was away at the barn. She attempted to smother the flames with bed clothing and lingered several hours before death.
Frederick Kamman added to uniformed rank from night division. Mahan and Ellen Reid move to day force. Sweeney and McDermott become day shift. Night squad lists Stegner Daulton Schroeder Thomas Lewin and others. Multiple transfers include Pottebaum Schafer Ecker Brien Mall Greer Moneyhan Mittendert Kinocetel to various posts.
In Jackson Mississippi 2100 women left the House gallery during a bitter debate over a bill to raise the age of consent to 18. The amendment treated current dress styles as evidence of bad character, prompting exits after Representative Morrison of Grenada cited immodesty and slashed skirts.
Clyde Johniven and Louis W Radina were appointed receivers for Louis W Radina and Co hardwood brokers by Judge Warner at the request of Louis W Radina president. The firm says Abr and Rost notes totaling 83000 are due soon and the business is in good shape despite the embarrassment.
Ferdinand Pinney Earle, being brought from Norway, faces trial for abducting his sons by his first wife Mme Fischbacher. He is to be tried near La Rochelle at Le Pailice on Thursday. Miss Herman, his companion, also to stand trial for complicity, departed Christiania for France today.
Mrs. Daisy Lotshar aged 69 was found dead in her Newport residence with her husband Eli 66 unconscious nearby. Coroner Digby suspects gas from a defective heater. Eli was hospitalized with poison gas exposure and faces limited chances of recovery.
Michael Scheben, held on a charge of attempting to murder Claude Gaskins during a fight at Eighth and Monarch streets in Newport, was arraigned in Newport Police Court. Attorneys sought a continuance. bond set at $1000. Gaskins reportedly improving. Theresa Offman signed Scheben's bond.
Claude DeArmond who recently took over the White House property on Court avenue Covington for hotel purposes has been granted permission by city commissioners to transfer the saloon license to William Doyle of Hamilton.
The Anti Tuberculous League in Covington seeks $3,000 to aid its work. IL C. 6 was appointed to confer with Covington City on a proposition to financially support the tuberculosis campaign as the league now cares for 141 patients.
Newport police yesterday arrested nearly thirty drivers from Covington and Cincinnati for license violations. Lieutenant Adam ordered compliance and immediate license issuance, with fines to be assessed in the police court.
Cain, charged in five indictments, was released on bond of 1200 dollars after being arrested on a bench warrant. The Kenton grand jury heard from several young witnesses who testified about theft involving stolen goods and freight cars.
Attorney Arthur Hall suffered facial burns during a gas furnace explosion at his home 441 Ward Avenue Bellevue. His eyebrows and hair were singed and his eyes were affected as the blast occurred while he attended the appliance.
Court of Appeals affirms Kenton Circuit Court ruling in favor of Andrew Glenn administrator of Edward Glenn against Cincinnati Southern Railway. Edward Glenn died at Laidlow when he fell into a pit while employed by the railway. Lower court had issued instructions in the $10,000 damage suit. Glenn was a noted bell player.
Members of the Newport Business Men's club organize to promote boxing contests with Lincoln Donaldson as temporary president Neil Donavin as secretary and Professor Gustave Bachmann as manager. Eddie Melzer will star at the first exhibition planned for Turner's gym Newport Sixth street. Members are young men from Campbell county cities.
A freight wreck toppled three loaded cars from a trestle south of New Port, forcing the train crew to jump to safety. The cars landed along the Licking River bank. one truck remained across the tracks, halting traffic for hours on a 15 foot high trestle.
Newport pupils set Friday afternoon exhibition on baking under domestic science teacher Miss Isabel Collinge. About 300 girls learn baking in the public schools and cash prizes will be awarded for best bread and pastry exhibits.
Secretary W A Ewane of the New port Business Men's Club sent invitations for tonight's session at Turner hall auditorium. W P Rogers dean of Law School will be the speaker. A social session will follow the address.
Deputy Sheriff Kinney arrested George Lentz on a warrant sworn by former Congress man June Cayle of Owenton Ky. County Judge Prather issued the warrant for unlawfully taking Cayle’s automobile. Lentz of Covington bonded $1000 for Prather court appearance. he denies the charge claiming possession to secure a $39 repair bill.
Maude Elizabeth Murray files for divorce from James Murray claiming abandonment two years after their 1906 marriage and no support or disclosure of whereabouts. W C Francis seeks a divorce from Mary Francis filed in the same court with statutory grounds. they married in 1913 and the petition notes her maiden name was Mary Fields.
An aged woman and her grandchild aged two disappeared from the Kenton County infirmary last night. Officials are at a loss. The woman refused to name herself but spoke to Judge Cleary of the Juvenile Court. She was with three other grandchildren. The children were said to have been deserted by their mother. The three older children were sent to a children's institution. Probation officers have been notified and are searching for them.
Lewis J. Applegate, notable president of the Contiaben Aerie of Eagles, has received his commission as deputy grand president for the Kentucky district. The district includes Kenton, Boone, Countian, and Robertson counties and plans visits to the aeeries within weeks.
Isabella Weidner filed in Common Pleas Court for the salary of her husband who died by hanging while employed at Bell Telephone. She claims he earned 20 dollars weekly and that he was insured for this year's salary by a company.
Charles Hoffman a 72 year old salesman of New York arraigned before Municipal Judge Alexander on charges of assaulting two girls in his room at 907 Elm Street. He pleaded not guilty and the case was continued until Thursday. Mrs Ethel Thorman 24 of Q10 West Yogurth Street testified that Hoffman tried to lure her to his room under pretense of employment and attacked her.
Slush underfoot and icicles overhead marked a rapid temperature drop yesterday. Water froze on downspouts and large icicles hung from many downtown buildings threatening pedestrians. Workers were sent to roofs to cut icicles loose as slips and falling ice endangered limbs and clothing.
An automatic sprinkler activated yesterday at Queen MelLaan but firefighters arrived and found no fire, declaring the alarm unnecessary. No injuries or damage reported.
A gas stove stop cock exploded in the apartment of Mrs. Margaret Coe at 520 Meat Fourth street yesterday. The blaze caused a wall fire and minor property loss. No injuries are reported.
Special to The Amerters Memphie Teinien Feb 17. Officers and directors of the defunct Mercantile Bank reach an agreement that no restitution shall be made to depositors. A movement to reimburse savers had started. Grand jury resumes inquiry into the bank and its president Hunter Haine amid his self confessed defalcation. An order requires the state bank superintendent to appear before the jury Wednesday.
Cincinnati Elks lodge judge No. 5 prepares for officer elections on Friday March 6 with a partial ticket listed and remaining candidates to be nominated before the election. The chairman, exalted ruler and officials outline the ticket and a new lodge home to be built on Zim Street near Ninth Street after purchase of the lot.
Attorneys for the Cincinnati and Suburban area prepare tests to challenge the repeal of Norwood’s conduit franchise. The Norwood council revoked the franchise Monday after directory listings showed altered phone numbers including Ridge and Elim names. The mayor indicated he would sign the revoking bill.
Mrs. Marie Mullock Dudley of New York and Philadelphia failed to secure a limited divorce from Edward Dudley a wealthy Camden lawyer as Vice Chancellor Stevenson in Jersey City said he would decide in a few days whether to grant an absolute divorce. She alleged misconduct with Mrs. Hildebeth Batelier Vanderpoel a millionaire lawyer from Bougerties.
Safety Director Holmes yesterday named John Oberdahn to the post of quartersmaster sergeant at the workhouse. The position marks familiar duties for Oberdahn as he steps into the workhouse role.
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