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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1914
Page
2
City figures including Schoenle and business leaders urge non partisan action on canal abandonment. They favor a commission to oversee the work to avoid political delays and ensure the project proceeds, with city engineers backing immediate push for completion.
The article notes two charter provisions approved and outlines debates on hospital governance and medical staff authority at a university hospital. It mentions the council, seven directors, hospital medical staff, and the appointment powers directed by university officials. WM Wherry of New York spoke on Municipal Government concerns.
Special to The American. A Lyons farmer confessed to Black Hand activity and an arson plot tied to insurance on property near Northrestr. A barn fire killed the cattle and two women, while one man survived after being injured. Sheriff Collins and Attorney Armstrong investigated with relatives aiding in the case.
At the weekly WSPU meeting Mrs Dacre announced a delegation will attempt to approach the king and present a petition for women. Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst will be accompanied by a bodyguard amid police search for her since she spoke at a Globe Place house.
Former Senator Joseph 5 Foraker and former Governor Judson Harmon will be guests of honor at the Insurance Federation banquet at the Metro 26. Jesse F. Clark, president of Union Central Life Insurance, will act as toastmaster. George Schneider, a former insurance agent, will entertain the guests. The Insurance Federation of Ohio, with 3600 members, represents representatives from every insurance company in America.
The play In Storybook Land was staged at Norwood school last night with a fair crowd due to weather. About 15 Norwood women and men participated as characters and the performance was well received. A repeat show is planned to benefit St Mary’s Guild Chase of the Good Shepherd organ fund.
A personal account at the Bis Check was not charged and carried as an overdraft while cash and Reactions were treated similarly. The article outlines a sequence of thefts linked to Raine starting five years prior.
February report notes a murder case involving brothers Taylor and Ross with a gun loaned by Rodson. The Taylors face murder charges and the trial is expected to be scheduled for the April term.
A defective flue started a fire in the Stacey furniture warehouse show window at 2233 39 Gilbert Avenue, late yesterday. The display of kitchen furniture, including a lit item, caused an estimated damage of 960 dollars.
Mrs Bertha Sullivan of 1209 Broadway rushed back into her burning home as smoke billowed from windows to rescue two sleeping children, delivering them to a neighbor before escaping again. The fire left the family destitute, with aid from Catholic Aid Society to help the mother.
Fred Boland reported a break in at a shop window on Gilbert Avenue 2261. Three dozen eggs and two dressed chickens were stolen on a wet night according to police.
Washington's birthday observation included a banquet and dance by the Theatrical Mechanical Association at 126 West Path Street. Speeches were given by Municipal Court Judges Alexander and Fox and Mayor Spiegel Tice, with President Charles Schweitzer as toastmaster. Notables present included W. W. C. Newman of Toronto Deputy Marshal Hixon of Piqua and Grand Trustee DeArhold of Knoxville.
James Albert Green, chairman of the courthouse commission, will speak at the Real Estate Exchange luncheon at Burnet House at noon Wednesday on Cincinnati's New Court House. Future speakers include Jerome L. Davis March 4 and Harry Q. Cleneay March 11 among others through April 29.
Bishop J C Hartzell a missionary speaks at Present Ridge M E Church Wednesday night on Africa Old and New outlining past efforts and future prospects with focus on missionary work in Africa.
City Solicitor Fred Schmitz proposes an ordinance to place all city employes and appointees under civil service with competitive and noncompetitive exams. A civil service board will certify eligible lists, and the city commissioners will appoint from the qualified pool. Tests apply to current staff and new applicants for positions.
The Press Club of Northern Kentucky names April 22 for an all star benefit show at Covington Lyric Theater. Club managers plan to feature prominent entertainers alongside local talent for the fundraiser.
Charlies Wagner, a Black man, was arrested by Patrolman Pickett after being seen carrying six sacks of flour stolen from a freight car on Washington street. Wagner is jailed on a larceny charge.
Walker is named deputy clerk succeeding William Macke in Judge Tracy's division of the Circuit Court. He will serve in the court’s administrative duties and support the judge's docket.
Sheriff Allison plans to travel to Columbus Ohio tomorrow to return Brinckley who is under indictment in nton county for horse stealing. Brinckley is scheduled to complete a sentence in the Ohio Penitentiary and will be transferred to Kentucky upon leaving the prison. Brinckley was indicted by the last grand jury.
Counsel for Chris Donnelly of Covington filed for a new trial in Judge Tracy's court after a jury fined him in the Kenton Circuit Court for evading court service in a gambling case. Anton Bentler, indicted on a similar charge, posted $500 bond for appearance at trial.
Colonel Alex Davezac of Covington received a cable announcing the death of his mother Marie Davezac at her estate near Toulouse France. She lived in Covington from 1859 to 1884 before returning to France. Burial will follow with interment in the family mausoleum.
A divorce note reports Alma Heck and James Heck, who eloped and married in June last year in Cincinnati, were separated and reunite after moving to 1713 Holman Street Covington. Other divorces granted include Oda Richards v James Richards Pearl Brisbay v George Brisbay Edith Smith v Albert Smith Giovana Schooler v George Schooler. Aratus v Myra Aratus submitted in Judge Tracy's court with allegations of separations since 1909 and 1912 respectively.
Newport meat dealers form an association naming George Dickert president and Ben Schwermann secretary and treasurer. The group adopts a resolution to close their businesses and end deliveries on Sundays.
Covington and Newport ministers met at the Covington Y M C A to back Sunday saloon closures. A committee will urge Covington officials to enforce the law and another will petition Frankfort for a state Sunday closing act.
A Washington birthday celebration is planned at Salem M. E. Church in Newport tonight. Dr. E. W. Weaver of Norwood will deliver a lecture titled The American Republic and a musical program will accompany the event.
The St. John's German Protestant Church of Newport extends a call to Rev. Paul Refkow of Pittsburgh to fill the vacancy following the death of Rev. Frederick Koapp.
In a message to Albany lawmakers Governor Glynn proposes creating a court of inquiry to examine ongoing investigations and remove politics from findings. He cites four-ring investigations in New York and urges a tribunal that earns public trust to reveal the truth.
Imported Tango dancers entertained more than five hundred guests at the Rotary Club Ladies Night at the Linton Hotel. The evening featured the latest ballroom steps, a banquet with prizes, Amphion Glee Club performances, and speeches by city and club leaders.
Dr W A Winters of New Castle Indiana declared the found girl is not his daughter after a staged identification in Springdale Arkansas. Sheriff M Shuster and the girl’s guardian escorted the child from Huntaville to the station as crowds watched then Winters prepared to return home.
John H. M. Scott, 48, veteran Philadelphia pedestrian, began at noon in Boston to walk to Washington to beat Edward Payson Weston’s 1869 record of 205 hours. Scott, of the South Walk Catholic Club, has repeatedly broken the New York to Philadelphia mark and has spent a quarter century on long-distance treks.
Police report two arrests on warrants by Detectives Frame and Odgers. Fred Wagner, 37, painter of Armory avenue and Cutter street, is charged with obtaining money under false pretenses for presenting worthless checks. Ward Schardle, 32, clothing trimmer of 2024 Vine street, is charged with larceny of personal property per a warrant sworn by John Turner.
A mattress in a shed behind Harry Stern’s residence at 329 West Seventh Street caught fire from an unknown cause last night. Rescue Mission members saw the blaze near their George Street chapel and extinguished it after smoke filled the area.
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