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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1914
Page
8
Trucks haul new autos to dodge the mud as exhibitors finish fittings and the show opens. Concerts attract music fans with a 32 member Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra band set to perform Saturday night.
The Chamber of Commerce opposes proposed special freight charges on private spur tracks, placing Cincinnati among three Midwestern cities to host Interstate Commerce Commission meetings. The National Industrial Traffic League backs ICC action and urged further discussions in Cincinnati Chicago and Cleveland as protests grow across factory districts.
Dr N Peters reports a warrant for Frank Weber of 1329 Race Street on violating the quarantine law. Weber was quarantined at home in January with diphtheria and left while still ill. Detectives have not located him.
The Onto Retail Clothes Association may seek city council action to oust fake bargain sellers. Andreas E. Burkhardt, vice president, said the association plans to curb outlets advertising $40 salts for $20 and similar schemes.
A special meeting is scheduled tonight at the Price Hill public library to discuss improvements and regulation for the area. Community members are invited to attend and hear updates from local officials.
Notes describe requests from Fifth Grade pupils of Portland Oregon for literature and pictures of Cincinnati to aid their select work. Materials were mailed to Kenneth Rayot to foster interest in Cincinnati industries. The article also details plans by the Chamber of Commerce and related groups to promote exhibits, canal surveys, and 1915 National Education Association meetings.
Cincinnati circus man John G. Robinson seeks a stable for his elephants next week to avoid crossing Vine street canal bridge. City Engineer Krug warns of risks if the herd is driven over the bridge six times daily during a week long engagement at the Empire Theater.
Bernard Freudenstein, manager of Cincinnati’s Chamber of Commerce foreign department, leaves for Washington and New York to press for a branch of the Department of Commerce. The move mirrors existing branches in New York, Chicago, New Orleans, and San Francisco, with Freudenstein to discuss cooperation with the Chamber during his trip.
The readable fragment mentions a location and code with numbers 041.05. No clear event or names to anchor a full news summary.
The Federal Reserve Board committee warned banks that have not signed the Glane Owen liquidation law to act by February 22 1914 or face liquidation. The board may still approve late national bank applications after February 23. Of 7509 banks surveyed only 400 failed to signify acceptance, under 2 percent of total national banking capital.
The Cincinnati campaign to raise a 100000 Boosters Fund to attract conventions gains momentum with a letter from James Orr of Belleair Florida enclosing a 2500 contribution from Potter Shoe Company. R Balch, another Cincinnatian in Florida, voices support and offers suggestions for the campaign upon his return.
Cincinnati druggists affiliate with the National Co op Drug Company newly incorporated in Delaware with a 1 million dollar capital. Headquarters will be in St Louis with Cincinnati to host a large branch. C B Thuma elected president. organizer slate includes Kipp Roettig Platt and others from Cincinnati and across the country.
Gertrude Harvey a 43 year old woman from 2990 Linwood Avenue died suddenly yesterday at the home of Mrs Langhausen 1246 Grace Street where she was visiting Coroner Foertmeyer was notified by Dr Stansbury and attributed the death to epilepsy Relatives said she had been ill for some time
Esther L. Fox a stenographer in the building commissioner’s office applied to the Safety Director yesterday for a leave of absence. Ill health is listed as the reason for her request.
A dense record of property transfers, leases, and mortgage cancellations. Agnes Hinkley to Fi Kreloer. Alice Baldwit to Anna M Blecker et al. six months’ lease from Feb 6 1834. various parcels on Cavagne niein, Stwamoor avenue, Elmwood and Clinton streets. William lat and part of Lot Ob. Ragland parcels on Walden avenue. Southern Ohio Sn Bank Co. trustee actions. Dorma to Aragon B and L Co. Jennie Doellman. Woodburn Avenue transfers. loans and cancels noted for Doras, Hinckley, Coffey, Holtgreffe, Burke, Binder, Stockum, Lippmeter.
Special to The American New York reports unsettled stock activity as New York and London draw reaction to policy signals. Wall Street shows cautiousness while foreign exchange strengthens sterling amid bank borrowing and gold scramble, with London banks under pressure and Bank of England actions noted.
Fragmented financial brief notes wheat and corn prices with references to places like Toledo and Liverpool. Mentions of February 19 updates, regional grain futures, and scattered figures without cohesive narrative or clear outcomes.
fragmented OCR notes show live stock and produce terms with prices and references to meat, beef, bellies, and meat home values. mentions New York market and figures such as 1540 and 58 may indicate price or weight data.
The Ohio Retail Furniture Dealers Association held its annual convention at the Linton Motel and elected C. B. Johnson of Toledo as president elect B H Busching of Dayton as first vice president EB Brown of Cleveland as second vice president C H Vorhees of Columbus as secretary and treasurer. The executive committee includes B F Kerr Columbus J L Young Cleveland William Byrne Cincinnati John A Herbert Cincinnati and W F Garrett Columbus.
The bulletin lists river gage readings with elevations and directions of change for multiple locations from Cincinnati to New Orleans. Several stations show rising levels with specific feet and inches, noting Dam gauges and city markers, while others report falling trends in the Ohio River basin.
Market notes report firm wheat trading with oats corn and mixed feeds showing varied bids. No. 2 red wheat quoted around 41.00 with multiple futures and feed grades listed alongside hay seeds clover timothy and miscellaneous mixed bales.
Special reports from multiple markets show varied receipts and price trends. Hog and cattle demand fluctuates with market conditions. some centers report steady to weak hog sales, while cattle show strength in several regions with high availability and firm to higher prices.
A garbled market note describes demand for dairy products and packaging in New York and Michigan. It cites 5 offerings, 5,4465 to 5.452 packages, and an average price around 174 units, with a January to February timeframe and statewide context.
The market was easier with a small reduction and active trading. Prices for prime beef were firmer, while other items showed weaker demand and variable quotes. Roosters and related poultry items appeared light, with some prices near four dollars and a fraction for certain lots.
Fragmentary market note records Secal barley offerings on Thursday with mixed prices and quality. Mentions tobaccos, manufactur ers plug filters, and assorted trash grades, with unclear figures and several garbled phrases.
Readable fragments show prices and product lines for sugar, confectionery and groceries in New Orleans. The ad references items like sugar, candy, eggs and assorted groceries with varied price figures and shop notes.
Fragmentary OCR text lists various goods and measurements, including linseed, cottonseed, turpentine, and refined products, with unclear context or quantities. The legible items hint at a historical catalog or trade ledger entry describing materials and prices without coherent narrative.
Post with garbled figures notes whisky sales of 800 barrels on a basis of 81.358 camo yesterday. Coal delivered prices appear as low as 69738 a ton with various unreadable figures and a mention of $2.00 per ton. Also mentions city market delivery and curbence.
A readable OCR fragment lists diverse fruit and vegetable prices by unit and origin, including California and New Orleans items. Entries cover berries, greens, roots, and fruits with varied units such as per crate, per box, per bunch, and per quart, reflecting market quotes and local trading terms.
Cincinnati bankers favor the Joslin Schmidt seven per cent tax exempt preferred stock. With ample inventory security and strong earnings, the issue is listed on the Cincinnati Stock Exchange at 108 bid 110 ask, yielding 6 percent tax free in Ohio and expected to rise in value as prior Kroger ventures did.
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