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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1914

Page

3

Council Debates Civil Service Tests And Street Projects

Last night council debated civil service testing after appointees questioned the exam process for street sweeper posts. The meeting also addressed Ridgeway avenue street improvements and the Ford plant link, with a hospital bond measure and budget tweaks approved.

Tobe D. Bush Draughteman Nellie Mullen Civil Service Sabina Lath Mies Hogan FB. W. Barr Bugh Togal Robert M Scott Lst Hamed Scott Munt Solicitors Office Hunt Ways and Means Committee Ottock Ridgeway Avenue Ford Whittler Improvement Association City Hall

The Playgoer's True Friend shows a wide stage bill

The article previews a theater pageant featuring Sattler and Wren ester performers, a Gale ue production, and a Beachus cast in a May press preview. It highlights two comedians Wetson and Coban from Cincinnati, Tom Sullivan ownership, and Free Letters Quartet with wrestling and song segments.

Fou Payebo Dow Press Eax Indienapolia Gayeti The Happy Widows Wetson Coban Ieee Cincinnati Monte Carto Girls Tom Sullivan Fes Corry Vidle Te-F Company Spe Winten Garden Leten

Hamilton Sink ing Fund Saves Over $60 000 in City

Over $60 000 has been saved to the city of Hamilton during the past year by the sinking fund trustees. Secretary Walton and S Bowers report that they paid over $52 000 on investments that have matured and received over $9 000 in interest on investments.

Hamilton Ohio Walton &S. Bowers

Huerta’s Last Stronghold Faces Insurgent Attack

Floating garbled report states Guaymas in northern Mexico remains under Venustiano Carranza loyalists as insurgents led by Huerta press for seizure. The first cavalry regiment moves from Curoba toward Guaymas to join about 2 000 rebel infantry in the assault.

Sa 2 Guayman Calutdensal Mexico Gneral Venustiano Carranza Guaymas Pedro Jeda Curbo Sonora

Such Things As These They Fall Out For Such Things As These

In affidavits accompanying a complaint for separation Mrs Murphy lists marital discord including differing tastes in food and clothing. She claims Murphy hid her stockings and trunk and forbade slit skirts, prompting a suit for divorce. Max Horowitz is quoted as remarks in the case.

New York Seer Capnenine Tweed Wahwits Max Horowitz May Ead Stran Murphy

Form Checker League Forms at YMCA Meeting

The YMCA forms a checker league and invites all members to the first meeting. The gathering is set for Saturday at 7 oclock to elect officers.

Checker League

Mystery Death of Soldier at Ft Thomas Under Army Probe

First Sergeant Harry Cannon of Company A Ninth Infantry at Ft Thomas was found with a self inflicted gunshot wound and died two hours later. Army officials say state authorities have no jurisdiction on reservations as a military court investigates the incident. Cannon, 86, served in the Spanish American War and previously fought in Cuba. his last assignment was at Ft Worth, Texas.

Haries Cannon Ninth Infantry Ft. Thomas Digby Campbell County Cuba Ft. Worth Texas

Indicted man pleads guilty in Covington case

Harry Schulte pleaded guilty in Kenton Circuit Court to operating a handbook in Covington. He was fined 50 dollars after Commonwealth’s Attorney R. G. Williams recommended the penalty on the condition that Schulte promise not to offend again.

Harry Schulte Covington Kenton R. G. Wiliams Commonwealth Ney Schulte

Railroad ordered to stop nuisance in Covington case

Kenton grand jury indictments accuse L and N Railroad of nuisance in Covington due to excessive whistle blows and engine smoke. Judge Tracy issued an order directing the company to cease the alleged nuisance and set attorneys to respond.

Kenton Grand Jury L. & N. Railroad Covington Tracy

Divorce Suit Filed Against Chesapeake & Ohio Conductor

Mrs Marie Johnson sues Clarence Johnson a Chesapeake and Ohio railway conductor for divorce in Kenton Circuit Court. Judge Tracy issues a restraining order keeping him from touching his salary during settlement. She alleges cruelty and failure to provide for herself and infant daughter. She claims the husband earns about 150 dollars a month.

Clarence Johnson Chespeake & Ohio Railway Marie Johnson Kenton Tracy Johnson Iinson

Three Civil Cases Settled in Ken ton Circuit Court

Cases settled yesterday in the Ken ton Circuit Court include Sam Willis v. Roch Broner, Jacob Evans v. Ohblo Scholl and Lumber Co, and P J Mulcahey v. South Covington Street Railway.

Kenton Sam Willis Roch Broner Jacob Evans Ohblo Scholl and Lumber Company P. J. Mulcahey South

New Covington Names First City Solicitor

Frederick W. Schmitz, Covington's first city solicitor under the commission form, entered upon duties yesterday marking a new legal adviser in city government.

New Covington Legal Adviser Frederick W. Schmitz Covington

First Cars Are Received for Covington Cincinnati Line

The Covington and Cincinnati Street Railway Company has received the first of twenty new cars, delivered over a year ago. The new cars are identical to the existing fleet but feature enclosed rear platforms.

Covington & Cincinnati Street Railway Company

Woman Delegate Oration in Frankfort on January 18

A woman delegate will deliver an oration of Labor in Frankfort on January 18. She departs the following Sunday for the state capitol, accompanied by Miss May Hickey and Miss Anna Smith.

Frankfort State Capitol May Hickey Anna Smith

Officials take oaths in Ft. Mitchell ceremony

New Ft. Mitchell officials sworn in yesterday include President Dr William Reilley town clerk John Menzies attorney Alie Howard treasurer Fred Pieper assessor Phil Queal police judge George Paxton Diehl and marshal William They took office yesterday.

Ft. Mitchell William Reilley John Menzies Alie Howard Fred Pieper Phil Queal George Paxton Diehl William

New Officers Organized in Campbell County

Newly elected trustees of Cote Brilliant Campbell County organized yesterday by electing William Rust chairman Daniel Carmichael city clerk Edward Parker treasurer Harry Weber attorney.

Cote Brillant Campbell County William Rust Daniel Carmichael Edward Parker Harry Weber

Covington Board of Equalizers Elects New Leadership

The Covington city board of equalization elected Alpert Miller as chairman and Arthur Day as secretary. George Roth and Frank Anthe were named as other board members. The board will hold a five day session.

Covington City

Speculation Over City Hall Dismissals Sparks Terse Shakeup

The dismissal of three scrub women at Ovington City Hall by Superintendent Giindmeyer last night fuels speculation on further staff cuts as city budget tightens. Mrs Luck, a long time employee, along with Mrs Kath Kelley and Mrs Teak Rinled, were among those let go amid city care budget reductions for the city building.

Ovington City Hall Suprintendort Giindmeyer Luck City Kath Kelley Kath Teak Rinled Maton Ant Joseph Resenaton City Commissio

Covington Briefs Appointments And Vacancies

Bert Brown named janitor of Ninth and Tenth District Schools replacing McGreevey who became a patrolman. County Judge Cleary on ten day vacation in West Baden Indiana Collins Lee acting judge. R Coppin Jr appointed jury commissioner in Federal Court succeeding his father who died recently.

Bert Brown McGreevey Cleary West Baden Ind Collins Lee R. Coppin, Jr Federal Court

Newport Board of Equalization Opens Five Day Session

The Newport Board of Equalization led by Anton Sheben W W Pagan and Peter Gruenhols opened a five day session in a city county court building office. County Judge Biltz appointed Wil Main Manwaring and John Bitzer as county patrolmen. Dr Kehin was named county jail physician succeeding Dr Truesdell. The Campbell County Saloon Keepers Association plans reorganization to influence forthcoming legislation.

Newport Board of Equalization Anton Sheben W. W. Pagan Peter Gruenhols County Court Biltz Wil. Main Manwaring John Bitzer Dr. Kehin Dr. Truesdell Campbell County ‘Saloon Keepers’ Association

Marriage licenses issued in Covington

Licenses granted in Covington include Melville Byrd of Paducah Kentucky and Kape Schwartz of Covington. Lebean age 56 and Mrs. Clara Alfreda 27. Thomas M. Fitzgerald 24 of West Chester Ohio and Alice Painter 23 of Covington. Charles J. Young 28 of Kansas City Kaw and Kitty Edwards 26 of Ridgeville Ind.

Covington Melville Byrd Paducah Kape Schwartz Lebean Clara Alfreda Thomas M. Fitzgerald Westchester Ohio Alice Painter Kansas City Kaw Kitty Edwards Ridgeville Ind

Card of Thanks for Kindness in Our Loss

Card of thanks expresses gratitude for the kindness shown to friends and relatives following the death of our beloved wife and daughter. The message notes appreciation for support during the bereavement and acknowledges the loss of Beck (nee).

Eet Beck

Petition for Change in Compensation Law Seeks Signatures

Beroia E Lord of the Ohio Equity Association in Cleveland arrives in Cincinnati to collect signatures on a petition urging a referendum vote on the Green Warnes and Kilpatrick acts. The association opposes the compulsory feature of the Compensation act and aims to influence the Legislature’s consideration.

Beroia E Lord Ohio Equity Association Cleveland Ohio Cincinnati Cox Equity Association Gren Lord Green Warnes

Local Officials Recount Election Wager Results

Fragmentary notes indicate a juvenile court banquet night with officers and a wager about the mayoral outcome. Names like Geis, Kuhn, and Sirey appear in uncertain context as supporters or observers of the election bet.

Ube Juvense Geis Kuhn J. J. Geis

Suffragist Leader Trips Mid Journey for Albany Petition

A suffragist march toward Albany to present a petition to Governor Glynn traveled from Coxsackie toward Ravena. General Rowslie Jones and followers paused at a farm house for tea and rest, advancing about 14 miles to Ravena that day with plans to continue, despite fatigue and sore feet.

Ravens N. Y Rowslie Jones Albany Glynn New Balti Raveng Vancoréen New Baltimore

Plan to Enact Ten Laws in First Week

Special to The Ameroad Columbus reports Speaker L Swain promises ten new laws in the first week. Harvey begins Monday as the House drafts bills with top administration talent. Public broadcasts of the proposed acts will be held next week in the Lower House.

Columbus Jan Ae Harvey L. Swain House of Representatives Swain State’ Administration Publi’ngs

Youths confess to stealing several automobiles

Albert Mathew of 1208 Bremen street and Frank Knierim, 17, of 110 West Fifteenth street, were detained by Detectives Dal and Luebbers after confessing to thefts of multiple cars from Government Bauere in recent months. Police allege the youths used the cars for joy rides.

Albert Mathew Bremen Street Frank Knierim Fifteenth Street Dal and Luebbers Bauere 1

Transfer to Mayor McKenna’s Office Former Director Reassigned

The service director since the year began has been transferred to the Mayor's office. His prior post at the courthouse is filled by Sob, Kieborth, who served similarly. The appointment came from the eighth service list.

Bathgate Accepted for City Manager Duties in Dayton

Edwara Bathgate, commonly Bathgate, takes on the role of City Manager Waite’s duties in Dayton. He previously served in the engineer's office and will undergo measures to prevent loss of civil service rating as he steps into the new position.

Edwara Bathgate Soh E A Bath‘gate Waite Atte

Hold Election of Officers for 1914 Knights

The Knights hold their annual officer election for 1914 with officers named or to be chosen. The election will take place Tuesday February 18. In attendance were officers and trustees listed among prominent members.

Dormey George Wicha Nist

Gale Holds Warships Off Vera Cruz Training Delayed

A northern gale at Vera Cruz on January 6 detained several ships including New Jersey Rhjodéois and the No gce braska while Michigan went out for practice before the storm renewed after the batt.

Vera Cruz New Jersey Rhjodéois Nogcebraska Michigan Batt

Report Clerk Arrest Notified by Postoffice Inspectors

Postoffice Inspectors and Smith notified 2 R. Luchtes berg Massillon chief clerk of the arrest at Massillon of Joseph Schendel an employee at Pennsylvania railroad. Schendel is alleged to have rified the matis.

Smith R. Luchtesberg the. T Massillon Joseph Schendel Pennsylvania Railroad Schendel Matis

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