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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1914

Page

8

Jury instructed to avoid calling suspects in trial

Jurors were told not to call or interrogate suspects during the proceedings. The attorney general can attend jury deliberations. common practice limits prosecutors’ presence in the jury room. Foreman Gordon Carew led a panel including Wyckoff Harper and C Henry Schroeder among others.

Lesaee Giatoas Geeral Iti Hae Common Pleas Gordon Carew Mabley & Carew Company Wyckoff Harper West Fifteenth Street C. Henry Schroeder Payilori Louis Schnittger Yuplar Street Fred Shales Fast Pearl Street Walter Linch Jay Street Charl Maebus Montana Roger Frank S. Lindsay Ganvasser Broadway Henry Schiottman Vine Street John M. Rein‘ald Salo Walnut Street Elyour Worton McMicken ‘Avenue Charles, McNally Ryanmes Street Albert Fries McMicken Avenue John Kelly Celestial ‘Street Patrick Cavvanaugh Pendleton Street

Court to reopen $50,000 love action

The United States Circuit Court Appeals opens with Judges Denison Knappen and Warsington on the bench to hear Georgian Young versus James W. The case seeks $50,000 over alleged broken promises in Cleveland Ohio. Miss Young, who lost in district court, is expected to arrive tomorrow for her attorney’s argument.

United States Circuit Court

New York Plans Aggressive War on Criminals

New York City faces a bold cleanup plan unveiled by Police Commissioner McKay. He states the department will wage a vigorous campaign against gangsters, blackhanders, burglars, pickpockets, and all criminals with the aim to drive out those with known criminal records.

New York New Yorky New York City Postice McKay Ebm Ircome Cruyrade Crimnal

Norwood City Clerk Salary Raised at First Council Meeting

The Norwood city clerk WIFL Bonner had his annual pay increased from 1200 to 1500 dollars at the first new council meeting. An ordinance to create an engineering department with a city engineer and road squad was approved with a last minute amendment. Bills from the old council were filed.

Wifl Bonner Norwood Bengelhardt

Secretary Dan ois Slashes Tobacco Costs for Enlisted Men

Washington dispatch reports Secretary Dan ois trims chewing tobacco costs by 3 percent, issuing heavy plug to service personnel. Richmond firm awarded contract to supply 50,000 pounds of tobacco for the armed forces.

Washington Danois Hia Richmond

Small denies rumor on appointment to Corrections head

Former Safety Director Small says he has heard nothing about being named Chief of the Department of Corrections or Mayor involvement. Bradi also dismissed as false the rumor he sought the post and is not pursuing the position.

Ceat de Ent Small Bradi Wyata

Federated Improvement Association Meeting in Hamilton County

The Federated Improvement Association of Hamilton County will meet Thursday at 4 p m in room 18 of the Chamber of Commerce. The session covers local civic issues and upcoming projects. Members are urged to attend for discussions and planning.

Federated Improvement Associatins Hamilton County the of Commerce

Russian dancer laments tango craze in America

Lydia Kyasht, a Russian dancer visiting New York, says she eats one meal a day to stay slim and dislikes the American tango for its lack of grace. She criticizes the extreme dips and leg exposure, comparing it unfavorably to dance styles in London and calling some performances immoral and inappropriate for women in drawing rooms.

Cabie New York Lydia Kyasht Sho London Wak

Ford's $5 Daily Pay Plan For Detroit Workers

Henry Ford announces a new profit sharing system set to begin January 12. About 26 500 employees worldwide will receive a $5 daily minimum and a share of a $10 million fund, with distributions varying by earnings. The plan aims to balance wealth between capital and labor and to expand employment while reducing shifts.

Detroit Mich Ford Motor Company Henry Ford Ford

Elmwood Place May Deny Traction Franchise If Fares Not Cut

City council warns the Ohio Traction Company franchise will not be renewed when it expires in March unless fares are lowered from ten to five cents to Mil Creek Valley. Mayor Henry Clausbs urges residents to oppose concessions without a fare reduction, saying renewal would cripple service for passengers to St Bernard and Carthage who would face extra walking and opposite-side boarding in town.

Elmwood Place Ohio Traction Company Mil Creek Valley Henry ‘Clausibs Ae Company St. Bernard Carthage Elmwood

Census figures show Cincinnati population shift in 1918

Cincinnati’s population is listed as 400 311 by federal authorities in Washington, moving the city from thirteenth to twelfth in rankings as Los Angeles surges. Cleveland remains sixth with 622 699. Health officials expect rapid growth for Cincinnati next year due to plans to attract foreign residents.

Cincinnati Department of Health Washington Los Angeles Cleveland Health Department

Sharkey Bailed on Disorderly House Charge at Cafe

Former boxing champion Tom Sharkey was held on $1,500 bail for maintaining a disorderly resort at his cafe at 144 East Fourteenth Street. Manager Andrew Osborne and waiter David Cuneo were also held on similar bonds for special allegations.

New York Tom Sharkey East’ Fourteenth Street Andrew Osborne David Cuneo

Russian cruiser Rosiya leaves Kingston for repairs

The Russian cruiser Rosiya departed Kingston Jamaica after a two week stay and sailed for Newport News to undergo repairs.

Kingston Jamaica Rosiya Newport News

Plea Hearing On Petition By 9 Dismissed Clerks

The petition of Bertram W. Jenkins and ten other former council employees to reinstate them will be heard today in Superior Court before Judge Pugh. The group was dismissed when the new administration took office January 1. Alfred D. Bett, former city solicitor, argues the suit and that civil service law applies. City Solicitor represents the former clerk Schweigert claiming no civil service protection.

Bertram W. Jenkins Freda Schwietigr Ot Council Pugh Councl Jnew Alfred D. Bett Nte Sehneller

Accused man shot during attempted escape from detective

Samuel Wilson, 36, of 537 Pierson Street, was charged with petit larceny after being shot in the left leg while fleeing Detective DW Hurd of the BC Railroad. Hurd pursued Wilson in the Front and Baymiller streets railroad yards when he refused to halt and fled with a sack on his back.

Samuel Wilson Pierson Street DW. Hurd Hurd Wilson Baymiller

Property ownership required for power of attorney ruling

Presiding Municipal Judge Fricke ruled that only property owners may be given the power of attorney and act as agents for professional bondsmen. He convened a joint meeting of Municipal Court judges and Chief Clerk Kirbert to announce the decision after months of advisement.

Fricke Kirbert

Car stolen from Cadillac garage on 1106 Hace street

A five passenger touring car with license No 9674 disappeared from the Cadillac Motor Company's garage at 1106 Hace street yesterday. An unknown man drove it away and the car is owned by Ed Moorihan of 3047 Daytonia avenue. police are investigating.

Cadillac Motor Company Hace Street Ed. Moorihan Daytonia Avenue

Man 23 Faces Fraud Charge After Suicide Threat

James McMurray, 23, of 743 Carlisle Avenue, after days in jail, tells Municipal Court Judge Alexander he has no plan to kill himself. Arraigned on obtaining money under false pretenses, his sentence was suspended.

James’ McMurray Carlisle Avenue Alexander

Will Canada Commit Death by Own Action

Ottawa editorial reprints Montreal Star piece arguing Canada and dominions face pressure from the United States. Admiral Mahan warned Britain must hold the Mediterranean or risk empire collapse and urged dominions to act now or face annexation.

Ottawa Jan Canada Montreal Star Admiral Mahan British Islands London Mall Mediterranean Great Britain United States Staton

Marry Twice After Judge Doubts Marriage Power

Jim Carlo aged 38 of Remington and Minnie Finley 24 of Galveston were married twice yesterday after two judges in the Municipal Court questioned their authority. They first wed before former Squire Yeatman who doubted his power and sent them to Squire Dumont for a second ceremony.

Jim Carlo Remington Minnie Finley Gal West Seventh Street Squire Yeatman Yeatman Squire Dumont Joe

Arrests Clear Counterfeiting Case Ties Chicago New York

Local Secret Service reports arrests in New York and Chicago help close a counterfeit ring tied to Cincinnati. A New York boy admitted passing fake ten dollar notes and named John Furnan aka Frank Lancero or Domini¢ke Greice. Chicago officers arrested Ed Westcott and an accomplice, Otto Allen of Peoria, linked to the plot and a Chicago package receipt.

New “York Chicago Secret Service New York John Furnan Frank Lancero Domini¢ke Greice

First Woman Takes Seat on Norwood Board of Education

Mrs. Van Morgan became the first woman member of the Norwood Board of Education, taking her seat at the fireside meeting. The board, reduced from six to five members, elected George Nieder president Robert Thompson vice president and Harold Ryland clerk treasurer. Sam Maitland, retiring member, was re-elected. a reception followed with all Norwood teachers invited.

Norwood Board of Education George EF. Nieder Robert Thompson Harold Ryland Jane Sam Maitland Prember van Morgan

Playgoers Get Variety in Curated Theatres

The program lists multiple venues and acts including Kayard Veiller’s social drama with Evelyn Nesbit as a featured performer. The WALNUT, ORPHEDMA, KEITH'S, EMPRESS, OLYMPIC, STANDARD, PLAZA, and GARDEN houses present a mix of comedies burlesques and musical revues.

DIES AT COURT FAVORS HER IN SUIT FOR LOVE

Miss Florence Schenck died hours after a court indicated she had a valid claim against Charles Wilson the stable manager for 50 000 dollars alleging he lured her from home with promise of marriage while he had a wife. Justice Cavegan overruled demurrer but the action abated on death.

New York Jan Florence R. Fichenck Ned Powhauh Schenck Norfolk Cavegan Charles Wilson Alfred G. Vandertilt Mies Schenck Mires Albions Sanitarium Justice Gavegan Wilson Misa Bchenck

Plan to Ease McMillan Street Traffic Congestion

Walnut Hills Hyde Park and Oakley civic groups meet at Walnut Hills Business Men's Club to study widening Myrtle Avenue by 10 feet from Woodburn to Gilbert Avenue. The goal is to divert traffic from McMillan Street toward Myrtle, with a committee to present the plan to park commissioners.

Walnut Hills Hyde Park Oakley Myrtle Avenue McMillan Park

City council targets street car route change and ordinances

The council plans a night of ordinances including a Colerain Avenue street car route change from Elm to Sixth and Walnut to Film, and action on a semi annual appropriation ordinance. Reports from the Board of Health and Firemen’s Pension Fund are due, with repeal of Ridgway Avenue extension and a veto noted.

Spiegel Finance Committee Dan Coleraine Avenue Twelfth Street Main Court Walnu Walnut Sixth Elm Vine Fountain Board of Health Fireman's Pension Fund Ridghway Avenue Hunt Aeemobile Company

Municipal Court Fines Speeding Driver

Municipal Judge Alexander yesterday fined B R Meyer of Meyer Packing Co ten dollars plus costs after arraignment in Municipal Court on a charge of speeding his car on Spring Grove avenue.

Alexander BR. A Meyer Meyer Packing Company Spring Grove Avenue

Suffragists Leader Collapses During Hike to Albany

General Rosalie Jones leads the army of suffragists battling snowball armed youths as exhaustion hits. She collapses at the hill entrance, is helped to a hotel, then resumes after a rescued tea, with plans to deliver a petition to the Legislature demanding women watch at the polls. The march continues toward Albany with stops en route.

Roenue Rosalie Jones Asi Gottinand Craft Ashe Mrs. George Wendt Washington Bangerties Kenwood Albany State Pearl Streets Jonés Coxsackie New Baltimore

Indictment of ex secretary to Senator Lewis

Federal grand jury in Washington indicts Sidney Moulthrop former private secretary to Senator James Ham Lewis on two counts forging the senator's name to a $240 check and embezzlement after trust alleging he pawned jewelry and used the senator's name in letters connected to Henry B. Pindell's ambassadorship nomination.

Washington Sidney Moulthrop James Ham Lewis Moulthrop Lewis Henry B. Pindell Russia

Wife Slayer Is Silent in Waltons Hotel Killing Case

Magician Robert Maloney who killed his wife and child in the Walton hotel last week has refused to speak since Saturday. He signs with his hands when spoken to, says Sheriff Cooper. Coroner Foertmeyer will postpone the inquest until Maloney’s mental condition improves. Physicians report he is suffering from alcoholic mania.

Robert Maloney Walton Hotel Cooper Maloney Foertmeyer

Former Speaker Cannon Stricken With Cold

Former Speaker Joe G. Cannon is confined to bed at his home in The Americas nville Hl due to a cold from last Friday night. Dr. Glidden says Cannon will be out in a few days.

Americas Nville Job G. Cannon Gliddéh Cannon

Anti-Suffragists Plan Mass Meeting in Cincinnati Area

Tentative plans for a February mass meeting of the women of Cincinnati and Hamilton County opposed to equal suffrage were announced at a Cincinnati and Hamilton County Associations Opposed to Woman Suffrage gathering. The event drew a large crowd at the secretary's home, with about 100 campaigners expected soon.

Women of Cincinnati Hamilton County Louis T. Moore Neave Florence Coff Schwarz

CONTINUE CITY DANCES UNDER NEW ADMINISTRATION

Municipal dances will be continued under the new administration according to Mrs Albert Hoffmeister of the Woman's Civic. She says Mayor Spiegel has sanctioned the continuance of the dances. Children at the afternoon dances will be divided into two classes to facilitate teaching.

Albert Hoffmeister Woman's Civic Spiegel

New Municipal Court Opens With Judges Fox and Bell

The civil department of the new Municipal Court opened Monday in room 1 with Judge Fox presiding and Judge Bell as associate. The case of Cornelia and D against Thomas J. Kidwell was heard at 132 West Sixth Street. Attorney Max Levy appeared for the plaintiff and J. E. Snyder for the defendant. Charles Litter was the

Civil Department Roon No. 1

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