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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1914

Page

6

Hamilton County Corn Show Opens At Mt Healthy

The Hamilton County Corn Show opens today at Mt Healthy School Auditorium with displays of corn and judging of samples. The event, organized by the Chamber of Commerce Agricultural committee and the Hamilton County Experiment Farm, invites farmers to exhibit their finest corn. The program includes judging, demonstrations of growing devices, and Saturday ceremonies with songs, addresses by Prof. Duvall Judge F C Murphy and others, plus prize contests for best seed tester and a writing contest by a youth under eighteen.

Hamilton County Mt Healthy School Agricultural Committee Chamber of Commerce Mt. Healthy High School F. C. Murphy Delaware County M. TL. Andrews Julius Benkenstein Agricultural Committee of the Chamber of Commerce

Judgments Awarded Against Thompson Brown Brokerage Firm

Superior Judge Oppenheimer ordered judgments totaling 54 629.86 for plaintiffs in suits vs Thompson Brown Brokerage Company. William Jordan received 28 127.60 and 1 781.76 while Samuel R Geiser was awarded 24 620.70. Plaintiffs allege funds given to Charlotta Thompson Brown were misused. Mrs Brown remains free on bond pending appeal from embezzlement conviction.

Oppenheimer Thompson-Brown William Jordan Samuel R. Geiser Plainiffs Charlotta Thompson-Brown

Squibb Divorce Alimony Reported At Sixty Thousand

A cross petition to the divorce suit of Alexander Squibb will be filed by his wife in Lawrenceburg. It is understood alimony totaling sixty thousand dollars will be sought. Mrs. Squibb is said to claim willful absence for seven years.

Alexander Squibb Lawrenceburg attor‘Heys

Labor law blamed for Cincinnati failing tobacco factory site

Ohio labor laws are blamed for the American Tobacco Company's decision not to locate a cigarette factory in Cincinnati. Vice President W H O'Brien and Brooklyn plant manager W F Lang, with Chamber of Commerce Industrial Dept., reported that Cincinnati fits the project except for restrictive current Ohio labor laws.

Ohio Cincinnati Americas Tobacco Company Hat W. H.o'brien American Tobacco Company W. F. Lang Brooklyn Chamber of Cammerce Cineinnati

Cincinnati Alumni Association Convenes on Trustees

A Cincinnati alumni committee met on Thursday to confer with Meyer Spiegel about appointing three members to the University Board of Trustees. Terms of Dr. Robert W. Stewart Dr. Arch I Carson and Robert Hockett expire this week with undecided outcomes and Mayor may name successors.

University of Cincinnati Meyer Spiegel University Board of Trustees Robert W. Stewart Arch I. Carson Robert Hocketetter Themeh

Model Brewery to Be Displayed at Manufacturers' Exhibit

One of the earliest attractions promised for the Permanent Exhibit Building at the Burnet House site will be a model modern brewery in full operation. The model will illustrate beer production from grain delivery to bottled product. Negotiations with Cincinnati for a reengage are noted as begun yesterday by the Board of Trade.

Burnet House Cincinnati Board of Trade

Study City Finances and Deputy Auditor Questions

The Committee on Finance and Accounts of the Charter Commission met with City Accounting Department to review the Deputy Auditor Brady and assess the financial workings. Bureau officials from the Bureau of Municipal Research answered questions.

Charter Commission City Accounting Department Brady Bettman Fred Leach Bureau of Municipal Research

Eaten Impure Food Test Revealed by Dr Stiles

Washington January reports Dr Charlies W Stiles of the U S Public Health Service announces a test to determine if a person has eaten contaminated food. He calls the discovery more important than the hookworm finding and says fly contamination can be clearly demonstrated in any community where the fly exists.

Washington Jan Charlies W. Stiles United States Public Health Service Dr. Stiles

Sue To Enjoin B. & O. Stock Distribution

New York January 8 suit filed in the Supreme Court by holders of 1960 shares of B and O preferred stock seeking a permanent and temporary injunction against Union Pacifics plan to distribute Baltimore & Ohio stock to common stockholders. Plaintiffs argue B and O stock represents capital and fixed assets not earnings and that preferred holders should share in any assets. Union Pacific says preferred lacks right to distribution and that only common stock participates from surplus earnings. Directors set April 1 distribution date for B and O stock and cash dividend with record date March 2.

New York Supreme Court Union Pacific Union Baltimore & Ohio Executive Committee

Keefer Plans Medical School Representation for Hospital Superintendent Exam

Dr. E S Keefer, new Civil Service Commission member, proposes including representatives from city medical schools on the Examining Board for the general hospital superintendent position. President Wilby and Commissioner Lawson endorsed the idea at the commission meeting. Keefer also urged the executive head of a similar institution serve on the board, a suggestion met with caution. Likely examiners include Dr. Frank Harmon ACL Reid and E M Mitchell.

E.S. Keefer Civil Service Commission New General Hospital Wilby Fenton Lawson Keefer Sagcence Frank Harmon Superintenet Acl Reid and E. M. Mitchell

Adams Express settles for boy's death in 1912 case

A Probate Court yesterday approved a settlement of 800 dollars paid by Adams Express Company for the death of Daniel Smiley who was run over by a company team on December 14, 1912.

Daniel’ Smiley Adams Express Company

Morse To Keep Position As City Sewer Supervisor

It was announced yesterday that H. B. Morse, supervisor of the new city sewer system, will be retained. Morse has been working under a contract with the Hunt administration, which was set to be void under the current regime.

H. 8. Morse Morse Hunt Administration

Straub seeks habeas corpus for son Earl in custody dispute

Clifford Straub filed in Insolvency Court a petition for a writ of habeas corpus claiming his 5 year old son Earl is illegally detained by John Kline, father of Straub's former wife, alleged to be used at a recent divorce trial.

Clifford Straub Littleford, James, Ballard & Frost Straub Earl John Kline Ae Wee Kline

Man Longview asylum case of Chester street officer

William Schaeffer, a 22 year police veteran from Chester Street, was committed to Longview Asylum after authorities found he had a mania for riding streetcars, riding from morning until night.

William Schaeffer Chester Street Longview Asylum

Members of Small Board Take Seats

At a Union Board of High Schools meeting on Thursday afternoon the small school board members elected themselves to fill seats left by seven former Union Board members. Dr J M Withrow and A D Shock diy members of the small board formerly on the Union Board, and delegates from the Woodward fund resigned. Vacancies will be filled by appointments by the Common.

Union Board of High Schools Small Board of Education J. M.withrow A. D. Shock Union Board Woodward ‘Fund

Lodging Houses Targeted in Safety Inspection Plan

Building Inspector Rapp announced an inspection aimed at open stairways and elevator shafts in small hotels to improve lodging safety. He stressed that all such stairways and shafts must be replaced to protect lodgers.

Rapp

Market Weakness Persists Amid Credit Relaxation Signals

Stock markets showed heaviness despite easing money conditions as liberal profit taking and a contraction in trade weigh on shares. The Bank of England cut its discount rate to 4 percent, signaling relief in global credit, while Reading, Southern Pacific, Canadian Pacific and Baltimore & Ohio posted firmness but the overall list remained pressured. New Haven felt the impact as well.

Americas New York Jan Bank of England Wall Street Reading Southern Pacific Canadian Pacific Baltimore & Ohio New Haven

Market declines and corporate news weigh on shares

Unfavorable earnings and slow progress with the government dampen sentiment as Norfolk and Western liquidation expectations grow. Union Pacific gains after board approval to distribute its Ohio shares while Amalgamated Copper leads declines amid broader weakness in financials and activity remains uneven.

Norfolk & W Pennsylvania Union Pacific S & Ohio American Refining Federal Department of Justice Amalgamated Copper Baltimore & Ohio Chamber of Commerce

Untitled Livestock Market Snippet

Fragmentary market notes show cattle calves and hogs priced with figures like 90.90. Weathered text hints at weight categories and farm terms, but specifics are unclear. The readable portions indicate livestock trading details without full context or clear entities.

Civic clubs discuss measures for January legislature session

Members of the Business Men's Club hear Senator Thomas M. Gregory outline proposed legislation for the special session beginning Monday. The Toledo Commerce Club endorses an amendment to the Kohn patent law and forwards resolutions to Ohio senators and congressmen.

Business Men’s Club Thomas M. Gregory Bi. W. Edwards Business Men's Club Toledo Commerce Club Ohio

Columbus Railway Sale Ratified by Stockholders

In Columbus on January 8 stockholders approved the sale of the Columbus Railway Company properties to the Columbus Railway Power and Light Company. Existing officers were reelected and E. W. Strong of Cincinnati named a director.

Columbus Columbus Railway Company Columbus Railway, Power and Light Company E. W. Strong Cincinnati

Suit Filed Against City Over Viaduct Access

Peter Moorehead sues the City of Cincinnati for 2500 dollars claiming the viaduct from Gilbert avenue to Eighth and Broadway blocks his Lock street property entry and worsens drainage conditions.

City of Cincinnati Superior Court Peter Moorehead Gilbert Avenue Eighth and Broadway Lock Street

Separate Trials Ordered for Rolfe and Clark Robbery Case

The joint robbery charges against John Rolfe and Bessie Clark will be tried separately. Rolfe’s case will be heard in Criminal Court in the morning. Assistant Prosecutor Harrigon urged nolle prosequi, but Judge Gorman did not follow the recommendation.

John Rolfe Bessie Clark Rolfe Harrigon Nolle Gorman

Cadwalier to Speak on Criminal Code Reform

Starr Cadwalier of Cleveland and a State Board of Administration member will address the Social Workers' Club Monday night at Guilford School Auditorium on Fourth Street east of Broadway. His topic is Is Our Criminal Code Wrong in Its Conception.

Starr Cadwalier Cleveland State Board of Administration Social Workers’ Club New Guilford School Fourth Street Broadway

Named as Meter Readers in Waterworks Department

Service Director Fosdick Thursday appointed Martin A. Casserly of 2650 Almeplace and Robert C. Cason of 1628 Hewitt Avenue as meter readers from the Civil Service Commission certified eligible list.

Fosdick Martin A. Casserly Almeplace Robert C. Cason Hewitt Avenue Civil Service Commission

Ohio River forecast for Cincinnati district shows slow fall

The Ohio River in the Cincinnati district is expected to fall slowly through Friday. Readings for many gages including Dam 41 overgage and Dam 28 show rising to falling trends with several stations already lower than prior levels.

Cincinnati Franklin Greensboro Pittsburg Wheeling Parkersburg Radford Hinton Kanawha Falls Charleston Pt. Pleasant Huntington Pikeville Louisville Dam Gage Evansville Nashville Chattanooga Pad Cah Cairo

Lawsuit Seeks 2600 Damages Over Fall From Ladder

William Pellew files in Common Pleas Court against August Richter seeking 2600 for injuries after being knocked from a ladder in front of the Walnut Street Theater last December. The petition states Pellew was on the building and Richter’s machine moved carelessly causing the fall.

Wiliam Pellew Common Pleas Court August Richter Walnut Street Theater Bellew Richter

Chicago Grain Market Reports Mixed Prices and Wheat Decline

Wheat futures show weakness as demand wanes while corn holds steadier. Receipts and shipments data indicate ongoing activity with prices at mixed levels across varieties and months in Chicago market reporting.

Cincinnati grain inspection report itemizes assorted wheat cars

The Cincinnati grain inspection lists several wheat lots by grade and car count including No. 2 red No. 8 yellow No. 4 yellow and mixed varieties. May and additional category entries appear with quantities and bale details though some text is garbled.

U S cattle and sheep market receipts and prices

The American reports mixed cattle and hog receipts with market activity described as steady to strong. Prices note select choppers at 9.25, select butchers 6.25, good light 88.25, cattle shipments and steady ranges around 6.75 to 7.90, sheep and lamb values up to 10.4, and hog figures near 5.05 to 7.75 with several regional notes.

East Buffalo Jan Yg Ag Omabe Ecsiast Catett Odes Ates Rontad Ste Teac Ates Beer Sr

Market Brief on Egg Prices and Supply Conditions

The report notes rising output and improved supply chains, with late-made stock growing alongside a steadier defense in supplies. It cites 12,580 cases tested and GS cases foreign, along with weak demand for fresh and processed goods as trade remains dull and prices revise downward.

N & Penn

Poultry andgears price list culls and quotas

Prime fowl and turkey prices listed with weights and cull rates. Geese and ducks noted with feathered fat conditions. Des per dozen and per dozen guarantees included. Prices reflect market rates and quality grades for poultry items.

Unclear Produce Price List Fragment With Odd Terms

Fragmentary OCR data shows various produce items with inconsistent pricing phrases. Entities named include Celery Grapes Tomatoes Potatoes Strawberries Watercress and Calfornia style mentions. several prices are garbled and unclear.

Jersey California

Mess pork and hams price report from New York market

Partial market notes show pork sections including shoulders belly and ham prices. Report mentions prices around 10.60 to 13 percent and carcass terms with unclear OCR reads.

Beliles New York

New Orleans Market Prices and Goods List

Local notes show varied prices for groceries in New Orleans including yellow items at 0.55 cents, powdered goods at 4.05 cents, and other items around 4.08 cents. Also mentions dried fruits such as apricots and hotel offerings, with several garbled phrases referring to candy and snacks.

Ugar New Orleans Cotenda

Fragmented OCR Reads as Ungrounded Food Item List

A garbled OCR fragment lists assorted food items and prices in unclear terms. The sequence includes colors, salted products, and stray numbers, lacking identifiable people places or events. The readable portion offers no coherent narrative or verifiable entities to anchor a full news card.

Tobacco Offerings At Moa The Gay Auction

The report describes large offerings of tobacco at Moa The Gay with prices around 37 and 36 units. Participants note many offerings and strong bidding, while partners quote a figure of 108 for a batch. The event highlights high demand and active trade in the sale.

Moa Joan

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