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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1914

Page

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Roberts Is Punished In Juvenile Court Case

Judge Gorman fixed four month jail sentence for Elizabeth Phare with a 500 dollar fine for contributing to Mildred Crane’s offense. The jail term was suspended and Phare must pay the fine in four months with Bonding & Surety securing payment. Brent Arnold Sr admitted prior involvement and the case featured Crane’s statements to Juvenile Court counsel John Weihing. Theodore Roberts was fined 100 dollars plus costs and given two months in jail.

Elizabeth Bowen Mildred Crane Gorman Elizabeth Phare Bowen Beventh Webster Street Chicago Bonding & Surety Company Brent Arnold, Sr Aftor German John Wéinig Roberts Theodore Roberts Gor

Captain Berry Admits Rule Violation in Fog Collision

Special to The American Philadelphia February 25 Captain Os Man Berry of the Nantucket confessed at his trial that he violated international navigation rules by traveling at full speed in a fog. He acknowledged the collision with the Monroe and, under cross examination, admitted the mistake might have been avoided if speed had been reduced or engines stopped upon hearing the Monroe's fog signal.

Philadelphia Os- Man Berry Nantucket Monroe Berry R. H. Sargent A. L. Thurman Department of Commerce

Sixty Pass Civil Service Exams In Hamilton

Reports on civil service examinations show 66 applicants for duty positions. 60 passed, 5 failed, 1 did not take. This is the largest examination since the first in 1920. Secretary H Reigart notes Charles Tubis led with 99.5 percent score.

Hamilton Ohio H. Reigart Charles Tubis

Socialist appoints Charlie Tubbs to fund trustees

In Ohio on February 25 Mayor Tet appointed Charlie Tubbs by the Socialist party to serve as a fund trustee alongside William Q Schicaser. Tubbs assumed duties immediately.

Ohio Charlie Tubba Allo C Willam Schicaser Oe Fund Tubbs

Publication notice announces American ceased by transfer

The American ceases publication and subscribers will be served by the Commercial Tribune. Delivery may be irregular for a few days. Subscribers who do not receive the Commercial Tribune should call Canal 3570 to report. The Commercial Tribune will offer a first class daily for one cent with the same Associated Press service.

American Commercial Tribune AMERI Can Commercia Tribune Canal 3570 The Plant Associated Press Service Cincinnati

Villa Debates Exhumation of Benton Body Amid Mexican Tensions

Special to The American reports grave doubts over Villa’s cooperation for an examination of Benton’s body to satisfy U S demands. House members press for action as U S and Britain seek exhumation details while another American is killed by Mexican Federals. Consul Gerrett cites Vergara’s execution and a body hanging near Hidalgo. Bryan seeks final possession of Benton’s remains.

Washington Villa United States Great Britain Mamper Nce Benton Gustav Bauch Juarez Congress Wilson House Atney Pennsylvania United States Senate Stein Wilbedy Charles Percival Bryan Gerrett Nuevo Laredo Clements. Vergara Vergara Haning Hidalgo

Noted playwright's wife seeks divorce

New York February 25. Playwright George Broadhurst who earned over 500000 in royalties from The Man of the Hour and Bought and Paid For was sued for separation by his wife Ida Raymond Broadhurst. She says he abandoned her on November 29 1912 and lives with a woman known as Diva Miréida. She contends his income from plays and the Fourteenth Street Theater supports a $900 monthly alimony and seeks relief. The couple married November 23 1647 in Chicago and have two children Lilian born 1690 and a son born 1893.

New York George Broadhurst Royaltie Supreme Court Ida Raymond Broadhurst Chicago Lillian Broadhurst Miréida Han Fourteenth Street

Man in Mercy Hospital After Fight with Two Men

Michael Blatery is unconscious at Mercy Hospital in Hamilton after a fight with two men who boarded a southbound freight. Doctors report a possible skull fracture and note the incident occurred this afternoon in the old file works scenario.

Hamilton Ohio Michael Blatery Mercy Hospital Dr. Cook Wil Mic

Widow of Diplomat Enters Convent Shocks Philadelphia Society

Philadelphia records reveal Mrs. Jama E. Sullivan and her sister Mrs. Henrietta Nichols mourn a recent widow, Mrs. Smith, former editor diplomat and socialite, choosing nunhood. The family recalls her beauty wit and influence in political circles before her death and later marriage.

Palladelphia Jama E. Sulliven Henrietta Nichols Smith Ceote Emory Smith Philadelphia Sullivan Jame Clews New York Mes. Smith Wien Nettie Wikter Mrs. Sullivan

Sugar Trust Denial At Cincinnati Trade Hearing

Testimony from sugar dealers and jobbers at a hearing on a Sherman anti trust suit against the American Refining Company reveals brokers pressuring whatchal dealers to buy from various firms. Witnesses say sugar sales are widely distributed and that price competition is strong among refiners and manufacturers in Cincinnati and other cities.

Cat. Pye Biiton Hotel Jons Agaliat Tes Aneotose Etining Frank L. Crawibra Rew York York. “Oumsel. For the Amiértan Fagur Helising Company Exath Lofendientes Dante Brive New York Idea Penn Jackl 13 Vinch Flath Brothers Grocery Ompany Arthur Taylor Jor Pho Taylor & Company Been Gton & Brown Bb. J. Fo Reinhart &, Newton Com Whatchal Witheredn Eeeornaie Jowest Differenta American Sugar Refining Company Crawford American Refining Company Cincinnati

Perfect Sweetheart Costs Goosie 40000 Job and Wife

New York reports a sensational case as Mrs Irene Van Dyck seeks divorce after discovery of a letter to her husband from a woman labeled perfect sweetheart. Testimony shows the husband’s salary dropped from 40000 a year to 75 a month from a Montreal sleeping car company. The scandal involves a Miss Gertrude Hall described as perfect sweetheart, questions of custody, and unclear details about the other named parties.

New York Cotton Exchange Justice Blanchard Irene Hier Xantippe Google Mra. Vandyck Vandyck Montreal Gertrude Hall Goosie

West Named Senator in Georgia After Senator Bacon's Death

Governor John M. Slaten named W. Weat of Valdosta to the temporary U S Senate vacancy created by Senator Bacon's death. Weat, 63, a native Georgian, practiced law and later built a lumber business career and is reputed a multimillionaire aligned with Mokeb faction.

Atlanta John M. Slaten W. & Weat Valdosta United States Senate Bacon Weat Businesn United States Mokeb

Rural carriers to scatter grain for starving birds

Washington February 25 Representative Winslow of Massachusetts secured post office approval to let rural mail carriers scatter grain along their routes to feed thousands of dying birds.

Washington Representative Winslow Massachusetts Post Office Department

Flood in Ireland Impacts Roscommon and Westmeath Areas

Heavy rains drive Lough Ree over banks covering seven miles of Roscommon and Westmeath coats. Seen villages partly submerged and up to 20 families left in misery. Upper floors house residents and crops damaged as situation worsens.

Lough Ree Roscommon

Ophelia Says Vicinity Upset Th Proudly Snew

Fragmentary OCR text yields a fragmentary line about Ophelia and a nearby upset noted with unclear phrasing. No clear events, people, or places are established to form a complete news item.

Paderewski Rescued After Snow Drift Near Speedway

World famed pianist Ignacy Paderewski and Mrs Paderewski were rescued from a snow drift near Indianapolis Motor Speedway by a chauffeur named Wooliver who finally agreed to drive them after initial refusals. The rescuer doubted the legitimacy of the couple and paused before aiding them.

Americas Bess Thirtie Ton Northwestern Avenue

Hermit Edward Flynn's horse kept in pen for seventeen years

James Crispin of the P A, with the Humane Society, found a horse that had been penned up for 17 years in a shed near Indian Hill. Flynn the hermit resisted officials who sought to release the animal and forced them to buy the horse.

8. E. On Edward Flynn Indian Hill James Chrispib the & P Humane Society Flynn K Chrispin Flynn

Hold Cincinnati Boys Arrested in Hamilton Theft

Cincinnati police report the arrest of Frank Lafever 18 and Walter Fultz 17 in Hamilton Ohio while attempting to dispose of a horse and buggy believed stolen from in front of the Hotel Metropole in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Hamilton Ohio Frank Lafever Walter Fultz Cincin

May attack police confession tied to husband’s condition

A Chicago wife murder trial unfolds with Plaketie B Sehnchter declaring the confession may have been coerced while the husband was not responsible due to his health. The defense seeks Schneider to testify that the suspect attempted suicide after the wife’s death, amid hospital and legal maneuvering.

Chicago Schmeyler K. Goren Harburg George Remus

Pankhurst Seeks Audience With King Over Women’s Rights

The Women’s Social and Political Union circulated Emmeline Pankhurst’s letter to the King requesting a deputation from the group. She declines to meet ministers, arguing only the King can hear the women’s grievances on suffrage and alleged torture by ministers. She expresses confidence the King will grant the audience.

The American London Women's Special and Political Union Emmeline Pankhurst Pankhurst

City Water Inspector Nordhoff Resigns

Joe F. Nordhoff, an improver in water works inspection, resigned yesterday to take effect the first of the month. The position pays seven dollars a month.

F. Nordhoff

Fear Koetters Will Attempt to End Life

Chicago authorities report Koetters, indicted for the November murder of Mrs Emma Kraft in Cincinnati, has threatened self harm. A guard stood watch all night as Koetters grew nervous and denied the killing amid ongoing police scrutiny.

Chicago Halpin Jack” Koetters Emma Kraft Cincinnati Saratogs Hotel

Landdry and Allied Trades Club to Host 1916 Convention

Members of the Landdry and Allied Trades Club from the Business Men's club gathered to discuss efforts for the convention of their organization. The event will be held next Monday and Tuesday in Toledo, with Clifton Taylor, club president, optimistic about bringing the 1916 convention to the city.

Landdry and Allied Trades’ Club Atva Business Men'sub Toledo Clifton Taylor

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