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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1914

Page

6

Sulzer appeals impeachment case seeking writ denial

Governor Sulzer files appeal arguing court of impeachment lacked jurisdiction and due process. He seeks to overturn the Assembly’s impeachment resolution and delay removal as the case advances to the Court of Appeals and then to the U.S. Supreme Court, with Glynt’s term ending December 21.

Chester Sulger Carmody Colonel Bacon Supreme Court of Albany Federal Court Glynt Sulzer Assembly Supreme Court

Oppose New Freight Rates to Hit Cincinnati and Others

Cincinnati Detroit and Indianapolis will lead a four city protest against proposed extra freight charges on private tracks. The issue to be discussed before the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington this week involves seeking reduced rates on grain shipments from Kansas City to southeastern terminals. Cities including Cincinnati Louisville Nashville Memphis Cairo and Wichita oppose the plan as discriminatory. No decision was made.

Cincinnati Detroit Freer Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Eld Pat City Louis Louisville Cairo Nashville Emphis Wichita

Woman Fined $25 In Immorality Case At City Court

Coroner's Clerk Vern Hoene testified in Municipal Court yesterday about Ida Foster's death after taking mercury tablets in the Stillwell home at 945 West Eighth. Anja Stillwell was fined $25 for renting rooms for immoral purposes. The case linked to a traveling salesman's presence and the suicide.

Vern Hoene Anja Stillwell West Eighth Street von Hoene Jacques Foertmeyer Eich Ida Foster Stillwell

Jobs to 100 Men by Railway Labor Agent

Earl F. Wood, labor agent for the L and N Railway, reports giving jobs to 100 homeless men. He asked John J. Scheck to select the men from visitors at the newspaper room in the Public Library who looked over newspaper advertisements.

Earl F. Wood L. & N. Railway Wood John J. Scheck

Montessori Inaugurates International Course in Rome

Dr Marie Montessori inaugurated in Rome the second international course for her child training system. Attending were American pupils and Thomas Nelson Page the U S ambassador, cabinet members, professors, and numerous nobles.

Rome Marie Montessori Capitol Thomas Nelson Page

Church hosts supper and dance to aid resident pastor

S J Mark's Episcopal church held a supper and dance last night to raise funds for supporting the resident pastor.

S J. Mark's Episcopal Church

Dabney Urges Municipal University for Cities

In a Buffalo speech President C. W. Dabney of the University of Cincinnati urges that cities should govern themselves through universal education. He traces a democratic education path from Washington to Lincoln and argues for a municipal university as a vital city organ guiding public life.

George Washington United States C. W. Dabney University of Cincinnati Dabney Lincoln State College. of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts Lord Haldakne Cincinnati Buffalo

Cashier Killed Defending Wells Fargo Safe in Corning

In Corning New York on February 28 Henry Edwards night cashier for Wells Fargo Express was shot and killed defending a ten thousand dollar shipment. Former employee David Dunn was arrested two hours later after bloody footprints led to his home. Police say Dunn confessed and had pretended to be the cashier by answering two telephone calls after the killing. No money was stolen.

Edward Edwards Dunn Moneyrs elle-Fargo

Cincinnati Proposed as Permanent Site for Commissary Conference

Plans are being formed to locate the annual National Commissary Managers Association convention in Cincinnati. The offer includes a large under-one-roof selection of products and a hall of 50 000 square feet to showcase commodities. The Chamber of Commerce has received an invitation for an extensive feature in a major trade journal.

Cincinnati National Commissary Managers’ Association of America Chamber of Commerce Permanent Exposition United States

Henry M Teller Dies at 83 Former U S Senator from Colorado

Special to The American Denver reports Henry Moore Teller a former cabinet officer and longtime U S Senator from Colorado has died at 83 after two years of illness. A pioneer Republican he split from the 1896 St Louis platform over the gold standard later returning to the Senate as a Democrat and serving one term before retiring in 1903.

Denver Colo Henry Moore Teller United States Colorado Teller St. Louis Senate Hughes

Hamilton Snowbound Strands Traffic and Trains

Hamilton Ohio endures heavy snow with temperatures dropping from mild to zero in twelve hours. Car services crippled and interurban lines halted. The first northbound railway train reached at 9:30 after four hours delay, while a westbound C I train left at ten but struck a snow bank west of Oxford and no west arrivals since.

Hamilton Ohio Indianapolis Oxford

Sprains Neck In Fall At Local Incline

John Heiver fell on Lock street and the Mt Adams incline last night and sprained his neck. He was taken to City Hospital for treatment.

John Heiver Lock Street Mt. Adams City Hospital

Suffragist Is a Work Victim

Morrisburg Pa Feb 23 Proken overwork has weakened Frank Roessing president six years of the Pennsylvania Woman Suffrage Association She traveled 10201 miles in ten months handled 2780 letters and attended about three meetings weekly at state headquarters in Harrisburg Her term as president began in 1912 and continued through 1913 during which time headquarters and a statewide apparatus were established in this city for suffrage work across 67 counties.

Morrisburg Proken Ae Frank * Roessing The Pensnstrenth Woman Suffrage Association Jostre Hannah J. Betioeae Woman Suffrage Pa Mra Poseing Harrisburg Roessing Pennsylvania Woman Suffrageation

US Demands Access to Road's Books in Mandamus Suit

The United States seeks access to all correspondence of the Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway in a mandamus proceeding. Attorney General James McReynolds argues before U S Judge Sanford. The case arises from a Senate resolution directing the Interstate Commerce Commission to investigate ties among ly and nc st l affiliates including Lewisburg and Northern and Atlantic Coast Line.

Nashville Teon Kattanooga Senate Luke Lea Interstate Commerce ‘Commission Ly & N Nashville & Urane Road Lewisburg & Northern Atlantic Coast Line

Health officer warns public to guard against diphtheria spread

Health Officer Landis issues a warning urging citizens to report diphtheria cases promptly. Snow and mail delays hinder reporting, and residents who know of any cases should contact the health department immediately. A Twenty fourth Ward delegation apologized for criticizing the department over diphtheria tallies.

Landis Ce Ac Ontana Os Health Department Hb Department Isa

Broussard Reveals McReynolds Letter On Inquiry

Washington report notes Louisiana Representative Broussard releasing a letter from Attorney General McReynolds. It objects to a congressional probe into the discharge of G Raymond Matthews of New Orleans a justice official accused of bribe taking. McReynolds says Congress could de moralize the service but would permit Matthews and Bruce Bielaski to testify if pressed.

Washington Broussard Louisiana McReynolds G. Raymond Maton New Orleans Congress Matthews Bruce Bielaski Bureau of Investigations

Body identified by friend in Cincinnati

Rev. W. L. Baines Ried of Toronto arrived in Cincinnati to identify the body of his Oxford University graduate classmate Robert H. Bingling who died at City Hospital from exposure. Bingling, known as Bob Barton at the Union Bethel Mission, left Cincinnati for Toronto with the body last night.

W. L. Baines Ried Toronto Cincinnati Robert H. Bingling Oxford University England City Hospital Bingling Union Bethel Mission Bob Barton

Woman Not Eligible For Principalship After Cummins’ Death

Superintendent Condon announced in Richmond that a woman cannot fill the principal vacancy left by Prof. J. P. Cummins. The rule allows promotion only from within the assistant principal ranks.

Richmond Condon The Public Schoole J. P. Cummins

Funeral for Mrs Henriette Poveleite in Madisonville

The funeral of Mrs Henriette Poveleite, 73, mother of Henry Poveleite of the Queen and Crescent route, will be held at the son’s home on Columbia Avenue in Madisonville this afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Henriette Poveleite Henry Poveelite Queen & Cresent Columbia Avenue Madisonville

Arrest Warrant Sought in Abuse Case Against Husband

Mrs J B York of 641 West Fifth Street filed a municipal court abuse charge against her husband after alleging he struck her in the face. The warrant was issued yesterday in Danville. The report notes Minnesota governor reportedly wrote a poem in a dentist's chair.

Rs. J. B. York West Fifth Street Minnesota Danville

Graft Probe Ties Batavia Highways to Ohio Officials

Harry Bradbury, a dictograph expert, traveled from Cincinnati to Batavia, Ohio amid a graft probe into state highway payroll padding. State sleuths have worked since, with Clermont County auditor Joseph Larking confirming ongoing cooperation and potential arrest as evidence accumulates.

Harry Bradbury Mnv Ohio Cincinnati Batavia Deeter Caneem Cincinna Vemeda Marker Heckle Norwood

Railroad arbitration deal to set terms on park land lease

Pennsylvania railroad representatives pressed for a five year extension on a Delta tag matter while city officials proposed three years. The controversy also touched Bloody Run parkway land and a lease for Haunt Street playground use. A three member arbitration panel was to decide, with city and railroad representatives plus a neutral third chosen by them.

Pennsylvania Railroad Park Board Si Cya PLC Kellogg Schoenle Penneyvania Board Railroad Bloody Run Parkway Haunt Street Board of Arbitration

Orphan Children Honor Washington at Music Hall

The St. Aloyeids Orphan Asylum staged an all children entertainment at Music Hall in observance of Washington’s birthday. Despite the stormy weather the event drew a good crowd with performances in English and German, led by committees for reception, ticketing, and organizing helpers from Catholic congregations and Archbishop Moeller.

St. Aloyeids Orphan Asylum Music Hall Washington Moeller Joseph . Berning HH. J. Schulte George B. Schrand H. Poetker Gerhard Schmidt Stall Anthony von Aa Jar A Nelmann Charlies Anthony Runnebaum John Hi. Meinert George Doerger Lorenz Beck Johane Balter John Wilp B. H. Linnemann Hy Buehrmann Tterman John Tiga P. Mettmann Herman Hy Robert A. W. Blaesi Ecepenhoff Frank Hautman George H. Adam Hy Schiele Frank Bruns Stephen Wahoff Frank Wedderweller August Witte Undick Uenerse Ped Geisler

Relative’s Letter Reports Nephew’s Death in Kentucky

Frank H. Simpson and wife traveled to Lexington after learning Laura Wilder Simpson was found dead with a bullet wound in her head. Police suggested death by own action, possibly accidental. Laura had married Lawrence Simpson last November. Frank Simpson is a Huntington Avenue resident involved in insurance and agriculture. The wealthy planter was touring the country when the tragedy occurred.

Frank H. Simpson Huntington Avenue College Hill Lexington Laura Wilder Simpson Rabel Lawrence Simpson Simpson

Election Plans Completed by Cuvier Press Club Mem bers

The Mem bers' ticket campaign committee met to finalize plans for the election on Monday March 4. They reported sufficient pledges to elect its candidates.

Cuvier Press Club

Leaders balk at Panama tolls repeal fight in House

Democratic leaders in the House prefer deferring the repeal of the Panama Canal free tolls provision to the Senate. They cite foreign policy optics and split House views while Colonel Goethals argues American vessels should pay tolls after $400 million in canal construction.

America Washington House Senate Second Congress Adamcer George W. Goethals Capitol Adamson House Interstate Commerce Committee Goethals

Police Think Shell Is New Safe Blowing Device

A twelve gauge shotgun shell filled with a powdery substance was found at the Enterprise Lumber Company office on Kenner and McLian avenues after a safe was forced open. Captain Robert Dunning photographed prints on the door and the shell was handed to police. The robbers gained entry through a rear window with a canthook and took stamps and private papers.

Enterprise Lumber Company Kenner and McLian Pann Robert Dunning Bertillon Bureau Yeste Ofby Ringer Dunning Caret Cnaryet

Reading Road Home Gutted By Flames

A fire late yesterday gutted Dr. 8. H. Roff’s home at 209 Reading road after a suspected gas explosion. Flames spread from the apartment to the second and third floors occupied by Mrs. Lillian Anthauer. Morris Stein’s rear first-floor home also suffered heavy damage as Fire Auto Truck No. 32 broke down delaying firefighting. other companies aided the response.

H. Roff Reading Road Roff Lillian Anthauer Morris Stein

City officials weigh merging electrician and fire alarm roles

Mayor Spiegel says combining city electrician and fire alarm superintendent is impractical. Investigator W Kleine notes a feasible merger would require extra staff, eroding any potential city savings.

Spiegel W. ©. Kleine

Examinations Held for State Jobs in Cincinnati

Twenty six men sat state examinations in Cincinnati yesterday for highway inspector. Three candidates tested for game warden. Tests conducted in the civil service rooms at City Hall.

Cincinnati Civil Service Rooms

Fall proves fatal for electrician at Moerlein plant

Harry Fauquest a 55 year old electrician of 332 Milton Street fell from an eighteen foot scaffold while working at the Moerlein Brewing plant. He suffered a fractured skull and was reported by attendants to be near death at City Hospital.

Harry Fauquest Milton Street Moerlein Brewing City Hospital

Lenten Service Opens at Lyric Theatre Today

Noonday Lenten service begins at the Lyric theater under Protestant Church auspices. Rev. Theodore L Columbus will deliver the sermon.

Lyric Theater Theodore*l Columbus Conan

Eleven Men Freed After Card Game Raid

Eleven men arrested in a raid on a card game in the rear of 346 West McMicken avenue Sunday were released by Municipal Judge Alexander Yewtley as there was no testimony to show there was a take-off.

West Mc Micken Avenue Alexander Yewtley

Market Quotations Live Stock Report

Cattle receipts varied with mixed demand and higher prices noted for some classes. Sheep and lambs showed active bidding, while calves and hogs finished with steady to firmer values amid broad market softness in parts.

Atqaad Os Eer Wade

Court clears aged father in securities theft case

Special to The American reports Justice Blanchard exonerates HK Cornwell father of Earl Cornwell from fault in looting trust estates. The case involving Chester County Guarantee Trust and Base Deposit Co and Cornwell’s estate seeks $23 000 in securities or cash with interest from March 1 1912. The incident followed Col Cornwell’s 1912 arrest and subsequent death by own action on a train.

New Lynch Gales Chea Grey Cornell Wolwater Fe Pennestrania National Guard Supreme Justice Blanchard Chester County Guarantee Trust and Base Deposit Company Cornwell HK. T. Cornwell Ann W. Roberts Securities Company of New York Edward D Securities Company

Confession Denied by Accused Woman in Buffalo Case

Special to Tod Americas reports Mrs. Cynthia Buffum on trial for her husband’s murder. Buffum testifies how her supposed confession was obtained by Mind Stone, detective Frank Morris, and Thomas Ford in Buffalo cafe, with Morris posing as a friend and leading her to make a false statement about poisoning milk and food.

Tod Americas Little Valley N.Y Patrick ‘Collins Cynthia Buffum Buffadlo Morris Oppenheimer Buffalo Thomas’ Ford Ford Thomas O'Grady

Missing Ottumwa man E. O. Smith sought in city search

Police request search for E. O. Smith of Ottumwa Iowa who left home and was headed for this city. No further details provided.

E. O. Smith Ottumwa Iowa

Dinner Service At Two Churches Feeds Hundreds

The Park M. E. Church served dinner to 350 people on Sunday. The Church of God at 232 Front Street served dinner to 360 men.

Park M. EB Church of God Front Street

Exposition Plans Highlight Cincinnati Visit and Trade Drive

Angelo American Exposition commissioner J Donnelly visits Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce to secure local exhibits for London opening in May. Meat Packers and Butchers Association join in raising a $100000 Boosters Fund with final arrangements set for Wednesday. A three day trade expansion trip route to Ires en Apna is to be announced with many reservations. Carl Dehoney to lead East mission. new manager Carter succeeds Wolking at Greendale Distillery Pond City Indiana.

EB. J. Donnelly London Chamber of Commerce Donnelly Cincinnati Meat Packers’ and Butchers’ Association The Ghessber of Commerce Ires En Apna Nes Pge Cincinnat Greendale Distillery Frenceburg Ind W. Wolking Pond ‘City Carter

Nerter Martet Brick Series Stirs Local Attention

Fragmented OCR text mentions Nerter and Martet with references to brick series and locations in New York and Michigan. The readable fragment suggests a local item involving a brick series and street notes but lacks clear factual details for a full event. Further readable text needed for precise summary and entities.

Martet New York Michigan Northern Berger Schee Low

Poultry Market Receipts Mixed as Demand Firm in Spring

Receipts for various poultry categories showed mixed levels while demand remained firm. Prices for fowl, ducks, turkeys, geese, and chickens varied across types with notes on weights and standard market rates observed in the listings.

Unclear Food Market Notes From Aged OCR

Fragmentary OCR text describes smoked meats and cuts with numbers and percentages. Mentions include New York cuts, shoulders, and various product notes, but many words are garbled. No clear event or person identified. data appears to be a disjointed market listing.

Unclear OCR item with scattered coffee product terms

Fragmentary text lists various coffee and grain terms, prices, and names with garbled phrases. The readable bits mention New Orleans, Jamaica, and assorted commodities but lack coherent structure or a complete event. The record remains a damaged catalog fragment with mixed references.

Untitled fragment hints at local fine or case

Incomplete OCR fragment shows names and terms suggesting a local legal or financial matter with fines or penalties but lacks full context or clear details. The readable bits reference persons, places, and possible actions, but the core event remains unclear.

Coal and Coke Prices From Youghiogheny Region

Coal delivered prices show varied rates with steam coal at 2.25 dollars per ton and smokeless coal at 2.25 dollars per ton. Anthracite priced around 7.75 dollars per ton for larger shipments, with multiple railcar and dock delivery options listed.

Whisky and Produce Prices From Local Market Listing

A historical market note lists whisky offerings at 1.85 per gallon for 700 barrels and assorted fruits and vegetables with prices. Apples, lemons, oranges, grapes, celery, mushrooms, peppers, potatoes, tobacco and other goods are priced in dollars per unit or per box at various regional suppliers and markets.

Mo Berg Pag Beauty Messina Florida California Ass Bester New Orleans Steen Lowe Fsu von Celery Michigan Deten Ita Mae

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