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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1914
Page
2
Reports from Louisville and Wheeling warn of rising rivers and threatened bridges after a recent thaw. The temporary bridge across the Miami River at Mamiston is at risk, with traffic suspended and engineers pessimistic about saving it. Officials fear flooding could collapse other crossings as high water closes routes and delays transit for days.
Mayer Clausing of Elmwood Maine charges Gasco with overcharging for street lighting. He claims a 1901 franchise set a $26 yearly lamp rate, while Cincinnati paid $13.50 and Elmwood still faced the old price after the franchise expired in 1911. He threatens to take the matter to the Public Utilities Commission.
The convocation of Westminster warned that Roman tendencies threaten the Church of England during the current crisis since the Reformation. Church leaders called the present period the most critical in history and warned against a civil conflict arising from continued efforts.
Rev Frederick Pagi¢y of Pimnegm Congregational Church signals the crucial years from age 11 to 19 for a boy’s education. He urges care for mental, physical, and moral development. Whittier Mother's Minute at Whittier public school noted the club’s seventh anniversary with solos by Mr Granger and a recitation by pupil Miss Becker.
Charles K. Beadle of 2124 Jamen street filed suit yesterday in the Musciek Court against the B&O Railroad seeking 125 damages for house light furniture damaged in a wreck while shipments from St Louis were in transit.
Detectives Thomas and Lewis arrested Henry Sonat, 53, of 232 John Street, after finding a coat in his possession alleged to have been stolen from Sol Rosenbaum's Clothing Store at 436 West Sixth Street.
The Western and Southern Insurance Company agents held their annual convention yesterday and adopted a resolution by George Ohnstein of the East Office. It requires agents to carry bird feeding tools on their trips. Fifty two agents and eight age distants attended.
Mayor Spieser has not named a city electrician to fill the vacancy left by James D. Nelson. Formerly recommended W. Khcine by the advisory committee, no action has been taken.
A large class of candidates will be initiated by Cincinnati Aerie No. 042 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles at the Emery auditorium Sunday afternoon. The initiation will be conducted by the degree team of the Tiffin subordinate aerie, led by Thomas J. Cogan, grand worthy president. The team earned national notice after winning first prize for degree work at the grand aerie session in Baltimore last August. Officers and members from Ohio Indiana Kentucky and West Virginia are invited. Initiating committee members named include Howard N. Ragland chairman and W. J. Benning secretary among others.
Special Cable reports Count Mielcyzneki a Polish nobleman and Reichstag member faces trial for the killing of his wife and her nephew at the family castle on December 20. He admits the act but claims it was in a rage after learning of accusations against his wife. The court plans a night reenactment at Dalowymorore Chateau aboard a special train, echoing the original hour.
Benjamin Sternberg of 544 East Liberty Street arrives at Central Union Station with two daughters Mary 22 and Ida 2 in law joining after years apart. Ida was born after Sternberg left Russia and Mary was unaware of her father until now. The reunion comes after decades of hope and travel from Russia.
Patrick Foley aged 29 was knocked from the top of a freight car as the train passed under the Carr Street bridge on the Big Four railroad yesterday. He was taken to Seton Hospital with bruises about the body.
Henry Nellmeier a 55 year old teameter living on Smith road sustained serious scalp wounds when his wagon was struck by a Warsaw avenue car on the Highth street viaduct. He drove home where his wife called police before being taken to City Hospital.
Miss Lottie Burke and E. L. Hitchins will address a Tailors Industrial Union meeting at Cosmopolitan Hall Sunday afternoon. They will explain changes in the Journeymen Tailors Union name and policy and urge closer unity among industry branches.
Charles Huteell president of the Granite Payers Union was appointed foreman of the granite pavers yesterday by Service Director Fosdick. He succeeds Edward Miller in the role. The job pays six dollars per day.
The new gambling squad testified in Municipal Court against Louis Courteis owner of a cigar store at 1284 Vine Street. Courteis was found guilty of possessing race slips and fined 25 dollars plus costs.
William Shumaker of 14 Marland Avenue Covington suffered a deep gash to the face when a Sixth Street car struck his wagon at Hulbert and Western Avenues last night. He declined hospital care and drove home.
A violent patient, Howard Smith, 29, fought nurses and police at City Hospital. He resisted in a ward, endangered others, and attempted escape while in an auto patrol. Police found a bag with cocaine in his pocket and he was shackled to a cot after over an hour of struggle.
Harriet Tasior Upton Club hosted a social evening at the Sin ter Hotel with hosts and hostesses led by Mrs McClellan Brotka. Guests included Mrs Daley, Gebhardt, the Misses Shipton of Eleljay Ga, and many local residents. Contributions were by Mrs A V Peters, Mrs Green land, Mrs George Cormany, and others as part of a community gathering.
About two thousand people gathered for the Hamilton County Lodge of Eagles euchre event last night. Two halls served as the venue with overflow in St Bernard City Hall corridors. prizes and a dance followed the card games amid a Douglas school entertainment at Hughes High School.
A Walnut Hills woman reportedly refused to accept a mahogany bedroom set sold for 320 dollars by auctioneer Thomus Bentham at a sale of Mrs Carlotta Thompson Brown's household goods. The sale totaled about 4000 dollars on day two, bringing the local total to 7200 dollars. proceeds to be turned over to the assignee.
The court declined to issue an injunction to stop Raoul Gunabourg the opera director from staging Le Patre with Mme Kounetzoff in the title role. Mme Lucy Arbell asserting sole rights to Cleo Patre, claims Georgette Wallace as her true name and granddaughter of Sir Richard Wallace the art collector.
Former Mayor Henry T. Hunt resigns from the Chamber of Commerce and Business Men's Club citing motives of economy.
Miss Helen Trounstine spoke at a Mothers' club meeting for the Twenty third district school about a recent play survey among students and urged the establishment of additional playgrounds.
Nicholas Francis 6 of 216 West Court Street is in serious condition at City Hospital after overturning a bucket of hot water onto his legs and body yesterday. Doctors fear for his recovery.
Police seek Oliver Cliver on multiple charges of note fraud and forgery. Victims include a Pleasant Ridge plumber Lindeman, a Lebanon Ohio sister, and a Silverton saloon proprietor. A note signed by a prominent Pieapant citizen prompted a bank check, with authorities asking other cities to aid the search as friends say he intends to make good debts.
In a Senate session, Senator O Gorman challenged arbitration treaties and accused the Carnegie Peace Foundation of sinister aims. Senator Root defended the foundation, while Senator Williams cautioned not to take O Gorman too literally. No treaties were ratified and the debate will continue tomorrow.
Special to The American reports Colonel George W. Goethals, Panama Canal builder, arrived by steamer Metaphan and is expected to become New York police commissioner by mid September pending pension rules. Discussions on his appointment hinge on President’s stance and local mayoral bills.
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