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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1914

Page

8

Will of Louise F. Drude Passes Probate

The will of Louise F Drude former Hamilton County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals treasurer was probated yesterday. She left property to Cecelia Ritter and to the Negro Orphans Home Audubon Society of Obie and the Audubon Society of America each receiving half of the remainder estimated at 15000 to 20000 dollars per group. The will calls for any pets to be put to death painlessly. A police lieutenant shot one of the dog guarding the mistress body at her Euclid Avenue home.

Louise F. Drude Hamilton County Society For the Ohio Humana Society Miss Drude Cecelia Ritter Ohio Humane Society Negro Orphans’ Home Audubon Society of Obie Maron Masa Urivety For Audubon Society of America, No New York T American Society For the Prevention of Cruelty Albany N. Y Misa Drude Péte Paini Saly Hall Euclid Avenue

City Solicitor Offers Aid to Civil Service Board

Bollctter Schoenle told the Civil Service Commission he will cooperate if requests align with civil service law. He noted his opinion on appointing new clerks and said the state commission lacks power over municipal affairs. The mayor seeks eligible lists for purchasing agent and engineers with noncompetitive exams followed by an open test.

Bollctter Schoenle Civil Service Commisssion Charles Wilby Ohio Civ Service Commission Columbus State Commission Wilby Schoenle Spiege Commission

Tailoring firm sued for death of elevator boy

Fred Schwinn’s father sues Arthur Ridour and Isaac A. Lyler in Common Pleas Court seeking damages for the death of Schwinn, who was employed as an elevator boy at the Superior Tailoring Company. The suit claims negligence by the proprietors led to Schwinn’s fatal crushing by the elevator cab while adjusting gates.

Fred Schwinn Common Pleas Filam Sehwinh Apthur Ridour Isaac A. Lyler Superior Tailoring Company Sehwinn Fred Schwihs

Fennessy Sues Street Car Co in City Court

William Fennessy owner of a walnut hills garage sues the Cincinnati Traction Co for 2500 damages in Common Pleas Court. He claims assault by a street car conductor after boarding at Woodburn and Madison, lurching into a door and being struck in the mouth following an argument.

William Fennessy Fairfax Avenue Walnut Hills Common’ Pleas Court Cincinnati Traction Company Woodburn “Avenue Madison Road Fennessy

Budget Hold Leads to Postponed Health Board Reorganization

The Board of Health meeting was not held as planned. Members await six month budget provisions before reorganization can proceed, with ordinance still in Council and a vote slated for Tuesday.

Board of Health

Campbell chosen as State Central Committeeman

Republicans elect John V Campbell to the State Central Executive Committeeman post representing the First Congressional District to replace the late Fred Bader, former County Auditor, who died recently.

Republican County Central Executive Committee John 'V. Campbell State Central Executive Fred Bader

Hughes Praises Shank After Labor Telegram

A telegram from Thomas L. Hughes general secretary of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters confirms Lew Shank the recent mayor of Indianapolis did not oppose organized labor. Hughes says Shank has always been the friend of organized labor.

Lew Shank Indianapolis Thomas L. Hughes International Brotherhood of Team

Bailiffs Given Rooms At City Hall

Municipal Court bailiffs will occupy the room at City Hall that was formerly used by city electricians. The latter group will be quartered in the basement of the city building.

Municipal Court City Hall City Electricians

Vice President Marshall Feeds Squirrels at Shoreham Hotel

In bustling Washington, Vice President Marshall finds time to feed the squirrels, avoiding the social scramble of officials and their families amid national tensions. He remains at the Shoreham Hotel and enjoys strolls outdoors.

Marshall Washington Army Marshell Shoreham

Saloon Men Told How To Obey New Law In Ohio

Rogers Wright, chair of the Hamilton County Liquor License Board, addressed saloon keepers on the new license law including Sunday closing. Nicholas Cuttle urged caution for pool halls and gambling interpretations. State Secretary Duttle installed officers for the saloonkeepers’ association as the dry vs wet struggle continues in Ohio.

Rogers Wright Hamilton ‘County Liquor License Board Hamilton County Liquor ‘League Wright Nicholas Cuttle Dayton Ohio Ohio ‘State Liquor League Thomas Cogan Duttle Wiliam F. Biddle Louis Johnem Louis Rinkenberger Ben Weber Edward Biedinger Walter Held

Life Insurance Agents Hear Company Officials

About 300 agents of the Union Central Life Insurance Company assembled in Cincinnati for the annual meeting. President Jesse R. Clark opened sessions with remarks from Vice President Marshall and others. Mrs. H. C. Weaver of Dallas spoke, sharing experiences. The day included tours of the Union Central Building and a banquet with a musical program. The convention continues with talks on Keeping Insurance in Force and The Company's Investments.

In Central Lite Union Central Rei Jesse R. Clark Marshall J. G. Albright Michigan G.E. Silver Boston H. C. Huff New York John L. Shuff Cincinnati H. C

Von Bargen Named Purchasing Agent for Cincinnati

Mayor Spiegel announced Ernst Von Bargen as City Purchasing Agent replacing the resigned Stephen McGrath. Von Bargen, a known figure in Cincinnati political and financial circles, formerly city auditor and now in banking, had been considered for weeks.

Spiegel Ernst von Bargen Stephen McGrath von Bargen Cincinnati

Fish Receives City Theater License No 1

City Auditor William Leimann issued the first theater license yesterday to Gorge F. Fish manager of the Empress Theater. The action was a sentiment tied to longtime friendship and shared Shriner ties.

William Leimann Gorge F. Fish Empress Theater Fish Leimann Shriners

Thieves Break Into Oakley Desk at Ferguson Machine

A desk in the Ferguson Machine Company office on South Street Oakley was forced open by thieves yesterday. Burton Spencer of 2904 Alms Street reported 16.50 dollars stolen from the desk before the break was noticed.

Ferguson Machine Company South Street Oakley Burton Spencer Alms Street

Missing man killed by train in Elkhart Indiana

Michael Shoemaker a 40 year old resident of 2224 Shadwell street was killed by a train in Elkhart Indiana according to a late telegram to police Shoemaker had disappeared from his boarding house several days earlier.

Michael Shoemaker Shadwell Street Elkhart Ind Shoemaker

Prosecutors and Judges Take the Oaths of Office

Superior Court judges Oppenheimer Pugh and Metrell began new terms after being elected last fall with oaths administered by Judge Sutphin. A large crowd witnessed. Oppenheimer serves two years Pugh four Metrell six. Assistant prosecutors Harrison and Capelle also took oaths in Prosecutor Pogue’s office. Capelle will have an office in the National Bank building for the Tax Commission.

Superior Court Benton Oppenheimer Robert C Sutphin Judge Pugh Metrell William H. Harrison Louis H. Capelle Pogue Harrison Criminal Department Capelle National Bank Tax Commission

Fire forces evacuation at 1120 Main Street building

Thomas Webster an invalid resident of the fourth floor was carried from the building late yesterday as fire broke out in Mrs. Kate Latscher's third floor home. The first floor housed C. Riclag desler in hate. Damages were small.

Thomas Webster Main Street Kate Latscher C. Riclagdesler

Will of Mrs Sack Probated in Cincinnati

Under the will of Mrs. Sarah Sack widow of Carl Sack probated yesterday the Jewish Burial Society of Cincinnati and the Jewish Orphan Asylum of Cleveland each receive 100. United Jewish Charities and Home for the Aged and Infirm in Cincinnati receive 50 each. Edith Binswanger gets 100 and Albert Gettelson 50. The remainder goes to her sister Pauline Kaufman.

Sarah Sack Carl Sack Jewish Burial Society of Cincinnati Jewish Orphan Asylum Cleveland United Jewish Charities Home For the Aged and Infirm Cincinnati Edith Binswanger Albert Gettelson Pauline Kaufman

Deed Set Aside in Divorce Case Over Alimony

A Common Pleas Court judge voided the transfer of property in Cleves from Francis Fox to Michael Joachim valued at 1600 dollars. Judge Cosgrave granted Mrs. Fox a divorce and ruled the deed was intended to evade alimony. The deed reportedly sold for one dollar and other considerations while the wife faced alimony.

Francis

County Board notes reform aims and prison conditions

The County Board in its annual report commends City Infirmary management and urges civil service for its heads. It praises sewing programs for aged residents, cites poor supervision at the juvenile detention home, finds House of Refuge conditions satisfactory, and labels workhouse management humane and economical. It urges merging the infirmary with the city facility and reports county securities bidding history.

County Board of Visitors House of Refuge Longview Hospital Atlas National Bank New Court House Jaihbonds County Securities Chatfield and Woods Fourth Street Plum Central Avenue Nicholas Walsh Broadway Pioneer Streets John Dreths Margus A. Headley Cincinnati Norwood Batavia Pike

Trusted employee held as embezzler at jewelry store

A trusted employee, Eich Bich, was arrested yesterday on embezzlement charges sworn by Joseph Meh mert. He managed Meh mert's Jewelry at 1014 Freeman Ave for 26 years and is accused of stealing about $4,000 with detectives saying $15 was taken in one instance at the store.

Dumont Joseph Mehmert Eich Mehmert Freeman Avenue Mehlmert Bich Nicholas

Norwood Democrats Fight Removal Over Office Holds

Democrats claim state civil service law protects incumbents from removal in Norwood as Republicans press for turnover. The dispute centers on Bettman of Cincinnati representing the Democrats with Edward Caden and John Rolson Jr among the holdovers resisting surrender. a court fight is planned.

Norwood Bettman Cincinnati Edward Caden John Rolson, Jr Public Service Department

Hold Her for Fraud on Warrant in Pin Theft Case

Rebecca Kelly is jailed on a fraud warrant for allegedly using a trick game to steal a diamond pin from W. B. Plunkett. Detectives Ottoway and Beckman arrested Kelly after a complaint by Plunkett at 147 West Seventh Street. Beulah Davis had said she gave the pin to Kelly to aid a reconciliation with her missing husband.

Rebecca Kelly Sycamore Street Ottoway Beckman W. B. Plunkett West Seventh Street Beulah Davis Davis Kelly

McGhee Registers at Haw Tin for Williams Williams Trial

Joseph McGhee assistant attorney general of Ohio registered at the Haw Tin last night and met with his chief Timothy Hogan He said the trip has no political significance He will prosecute Fletcher R Williams and Nathaniel H Keith whose embezzlement trial is set for January 5.

Joseph McGhee Ohio Hawtin Timothy Hogan McGhee Fletcher R. Williams Nathaniel 8. Keith

Gittlaeman Sues Cincinnati Zoo for 6000 Damages

Solo mon Gittlaeman sues the Cincinnati Zoological company in Common Pleas Court for 6000 damages after his six year old son Isadore was kicked by a pony at the zoo on May 26. He alleges the pony was vicious and left unattended at the track, causing the boy to lose consciousness.

Cincinnati Zoological Company Solomon Gittlaeman Common Pleas Court Isadore Zoo Gittlaeman

Thieves Enter Home by Duplicate Key at Elm Street

Thieves gained entry to Henry Chrom’s home at 1732 Elm Street yesterday using a duplicate key and stole a gold watch along with clothing. No suspects are named in the brief report.

Henry Chrom Elm Street Atole

Mrs. Marie Wittekind sues for slander damages

Marie Wittekind filed a Common Pleas Court suit seeking 2600 dollars in damages from Charles Hoet alleging he spoke falsely and slanderously about her to neighbors and friends last month.

Marie Wittekind Charles Hoettele Common Pleas Court

Hospital Receives Flowers From City Leaders

Flowers presented to the new force of city officials on New Year's were distributed among City Hospital wards and the Children's Home yesterday.

Race gambling crackdown in federal building urged

Postmaster Monfort reported yesterday that operators of racing gambling are in the federal building. The postmaster said he would use all authority to remove gambling activities from the building.

Federal Monfort

Injured Man Falls From Streetcar on John Street

Michael Albrecht alighted from a John Street car on Pleasant Street yesterday, fell and suffered cuts and bruises to the head. He was taken to City Hospital for treatment.

John Street Michael Albrecht Pleasant Street City Hospital

Thief Named After Shoe Shine Shop Held Up

Paul Ginn proprietor of a shoe shining shop at 610 Walnut Street gave police the name and description of a man who entered his shop early yesterday and stole $2 from the cash register last night.

Walnut Street

Opened Station D at 2585 Gilbert Avenue

Postoffice Station D will open January 12 at 2585 Gilbert Avenue. The main workroom encompasses 4 000 square feet of floor space.

Gilbert Avenue

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OWI Humaneociety Sues Street Car CO J. W. Campbell Hughes Shank Democrats M’ghee Schott LOT NO Second National Bank Ninth and Main Streets Paul Ginn
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