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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1914

Page

3

Water main plans prompt city action on high service loop

A city review discusses building a new sixty inch water main and a high service pumping engine. It cites cost estimates from Pollard and counterpoints from Hiller, with start dates, future population projections, and proposed locations for new facilities.

Pollard Miller Etaten Iouat Hiller Fosdick Poled Cincinnati Red Bank Wheaterd Hills College Hill Price Hill Service Fosdick

Drowns Fording Creek Near Manville Indiana

Scott McKinzile a 35 year old man from Anderson Indiana drowned while fording a creek near Manville Indiana on his way to Vevay. The body has not been recovered as of this report.

Figedtal Vevay Ind Scott McKinzile Anderson Manville

Auto company loses suit to display cars at fair space

The Jungelas Automobile Company failed to halt the Samoan Automobile Dealers Association from blocking its display space on Masic Hill for certain makes. Judge Congrave dismissed the $10,000 damage claim, ruling the association had the right to regulate space. The company filed an affidavit with the Court of Appeals. a hearing was scheduled for this morning.

Jungelas Company Automobile Dealers’ Association Masic Court of Appeals

Heiress Weds Count in The American Paris

Miss Gladys McMillan of Colorado Springs and Detroit marries Count Paul Cornet De Ways Ruart of Brussels. Civil ceremony occurred at the Hotel Princess, witnesses include Ambassador Myron T. Herrick and Comtesse de Cornet. The bride is heir to McNan Penrose fortunes.

Paris Gladys McMillan Colorado Springs Detroit Paul Cornet de Ways Ruart Brussels Spencer’ Penrose Myron T. Herrick Comtesse de Cornet Princess Hotel Stefly Hen Pounten Spencer Penrose Colorado McNan Penroose

Mayor Denies Wife and Daughter Named to Civic Commission

Mayor Spiegel denied that his wife and daughter would join the city civic commission charged with regulating municipal dances. He said he would likely appoint the commission but would not include family members and refused to provide a timeline for naming the members.

Spiegel Civic Oension

Auto Collides With Taxi At Fifth and E Streets

August Ferger grain dealer of Hopkins Street narrowly escaped injury yesterday noon when his auto collided with a Walnut Hill Taxicab at Fifth and E streets. The taxicab was driven by Elmer Regensburg of Bellevue.

August Ferger Hopkins Street Walnut Hill Fifth E Streets Elmer Regensburg Bellevue

Demurrs to Indictment Over False Pretenses Charge

Special to The American reports Thomas Havett former secretary of State Engineer John A Hensel demurred to the indictment accusing him of attempting to obtain money under false pretenses from aqueduct contractor Anthony Douglass. The demurrer rests on technical grounds and will be ruled tomorrow.

New York Thomas Hasvett John A. Hensel Anthony Douglass Aqueduct

Executor must file report in Doughty estate case

Judge Lueders in Probate Court ruled that executor JM Dawson must file an itemized administration report for the Doughty estate. The ruling enables the North Carolina Railroad to pursue $12,506 alleged overissuance of stock absorbed by the railroad through Theodore Cook acting as administrator.

Lueders The N. C TP. Railroad JM. Dawson Doughty Hig Iisued Treasury Theodore Cook Handy Railroad Ughty Cook Dawson

Death trial of 14 year old Mitchel for second degree murder

In Judge Gorman's court the William Mitchel charged with second degree murder pleads self defense. He testifies Louis Jim formerly Lago Demie- Arett Karshikoff threatened the Mitchel family and started the feud in Macedonia before the families moved to Cincinnati.

William Mitchel Mills Street Gorman Yeste Mitchel

Benedict College Attacked in Governor's Senate Message

Governor Cole L. Blease condemns Benedict College and its leadership in a special Senate message. He seeks passage of a bill to bar white teachers from Negro schools, urging action amid widespread opposition from southern papers silenced on the issue.

Columbia Benedict College Learnig Cole L. Bieage Byron W. Valentine Senate South Carolina House

Fort Wayne Officer Makes First Arrest

Ft Wayne policewoman Miss Wingh made her first arrest after four months on the force. She found a woman intoxicated downtown loaded her on a street car and started to take her to the station, but encountered the usual troubles faced by brass buttons.

Aneriens Wayne Ind M. Wingh Ft. Wayne

Employee sues Riemeier Lumber for damages

A former Riemeier Lumber Co. employee, who crushed thumb unloading lumber on December 16 1915, files a $250 suit against Harry D and George H Riemeier alleging the firm employs more than five men and fails to contribute to the state liability board as required by law.

Riemeier Lumber Company Dock Price Gest Street Harry D George H. Riemeler

Chairman Palmer to resign at March 2 meeting in Albany

George M. Palmer announced he will resign as chairman of the Democratic committee at a state committee meeting scheduled for March 2 in Albany. Governor Glynn’s appointee for the office of Democratic party leader will be chosen at the March session.

Albany N. Y George M. Palmer Democratic Committee William Church Osborne Glynn Pei

Smith Appointed City Bath House Manager

Smith of 2961 Deckebach Avenue was appointed to the city bath house manager post yesterday. The position pays $99 a month, succeeding William Hitaman who resigned.

MW. Smith Deckebach Avenue City Bath House Smith William Hitaman

Heated Board Hearing Over City Quarantine Authority

Denia Cash and Dr J M Landis clashed before the state board of health over quarantine at Good Samaritan hospital. Cash argued Landis exceeded authority by ordering a hospitalwide vaccination and quarantine. Board members noted law ambiguity and planned deliberation after an executive session.

Denia Cash J. HM. Landis State Board of Health Bamarfttan Ahd Landis Board of Health Samuel Allen Br. Landi Allen Cali John W. HW Hearne P Button Zaneaville Cincinnati Gad Fackler Dee L. Bonifield Ape “Siater Ghee Asidi Mill Ral

Realty Firms in Albany Face Early Trial Actions

New York Attorney General proposes to press early trial actions against Albany and New York City realty firms accused of violating the state banking law. He revises the legislature in his annual report noting many complaints from individuals who entered contracts and failed to get firms to perform or return money paid.

Albany Aom Armady New York City

21 Injured as B&O Engine Hits Hazelwood Streetcar

Special to The American Pittsburg Feb 19 A Baltimore and Ohio locomotive struck a Second Avenue streetcar at the Hazelwood crossing injuring 21 persons, four seriously. The streetcar was thrown off the tracks and smashed, the engine derailed but remained upright.

Pittsburg Baltimore & Ohio Second Avenue Hazelwood

Indian Girls Join Washington Official Society

The article notes two young women of mixed Choctaw heritage becoming new members of Washington's official society. They are described as attractive, tracing ancestry to tribal leaders, and connected to prominent social circles at the capital.

Washington Official Society Wack United States Pow Georgis Alabina Angi Migwiseippi Kirke Ape

Pass for Inspectors List of Barber Shop Examinants

The civil service examination for the city barber shop inspector position yielded a list of passing applicants released yesterday. Names include Albert D. Brandt, John G. Kappen, Henry Pracht, Louis L. Laderhaus, Guy M. Williams, Erin Blackwell, Martin Smith, John Enders, Fred Runt Pike Sega ilca.

Civil Service Albert D. Brandt John G. Kappen Henry Pracht Louis Ll. Laderhaus Guy M. Williams Erin 2. Blackwell Martin Smith John Enders Fred Runt Pike Sega i Lca

Dismissal of City Employees Notes Three Dismissals

The city yesterday dismissed three workers: A. J. Dennedy an inspector in the engineering department Edwerd Hamilton an attendant at the Fountain Comfort station and Frank Sandman a watchman at the Findlay Street Market.

A. J. Dennedy Edwerd Hamilton Fountain Comfort Station Frank Sandman Findiay Street Market

Indictments in probe of road graft reported

Eyewitnesses testify in a probe led by District Attorney J. Green into road projects built by Kerwin Construction Company in Albany County New York. Investigators say about $400,000 was spent on road repairs with $299,000 potentially lost to overpriced material and contractor purchases.

Alany N.Y Dances Osborne Mor Glyon Ign Chaimtadqua County Seit J. Green Kerwin Construction Company Jonaon Curran Joby A. Hennessy Qu -Base A Macedari Hennessy Bretgre Oeborne Pie Oll

DANGER AWARDED $500 IN SURREAL CONEY ISLAND CASE

A jury in Judge Nippert's court awarded Edward Barrapevata $500 damages after a police assault at Coney Island. The case involved a constable accused of punching Barrapavata on the floor during dances deemed taboo by local authorities. Miss Schwartz testified to the dance demonstrations and the defense attorney for Tahl described the scene.

Tabt Coney Omg Comsey Edward Barrapeivata Isliry Wan Nippert's Court Yeaterday Tai Wea Pep Schwartz Danuhe J Tahl

Adolph Zuest Dies At 69 At Home

Adolph Zokst age 69 died at his home 245 Melish Avenue yesterday from pneumonia. He served as vice president of the George A Gray Plane Manufacturing Company and had been with the firm for twenty five years.

Adolph Zokst Melish Avenue Guest George A. Gray Plane?Manufacturing Company

Coroner Rejects Suicide Theory in Foster Poison Case

Coroner Mrs Stilwell testified that Mrs Foster died from mercury poison but was not compelled to take it. Foster and Jacques were at Stilwell's home on the night in question. The coroner believes Mrs Foster took the poison herself, while Stilwell faces charges related to renting rooms for illegal purposes and will be tried after the hearing.

Anna Stilwell Eighth Street Foster German Street Bane Teu Stillwell Kdb

Nowges Across Burning Sands Led by Terpsichorean Banquet

A fragmentary programs page lists a banquet and theater events featuring a Syrian Terrie band, Noble for G booking, and performances by the Bellumenn Quartet and a Pandmas anal Wi exhibit. The concert lineup includes a sacred procession of elephants and a travel picture program, with exclusive previews at the Scottish Rite Cathedral and Yeon participation in a ceremonial session.

Witte Shairmany Reuben Lewl Jenin Jan Leann Go Sehreter Wharies BE. Moore Aduditori Iin Terrie Nelie Dr. Uniter The Theaer Animaedom Rebington Bellumenn Wil Pa Ballocke Aa Rtadtimé Igor Hon Lyman Howe Yender Ocathedral

Mayor appoints film theater exam board

Mayor Spiegel yesterday named the board of examiners for operators of moving picture theaters. It includes A. H. Kelley of 74,849 Han fetd street, William Wilson owner of a picture show at Wing 604 Prospect place, and Edward Kirsch operator of 2252 Victor street.

Spiegel A. H. Kelley Han

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