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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1914

Page

5

Former Mayor Paid For Strike Probe Tests

Former Mayor J Munt paid the Byrne Detective Agency 5 000 for a street car strike investigation. The probe led to six teen warrants and three arrests. William Malloy, charged with assault with intent to kill, was bound over on 91 000 bond. Other cases were dismissed after testimony.

J Munt Byrne Detective Agency Cash William Malloy Thirty-fourth Street Oakley Malloy Alexander John Brutard Fourth Mil Streets Welter Maley Oliver Street Brolard Maley Molloy Cai Crim Union Central G. W. Rabinson Robinson

Delilah Bradley Forgiven by Father After Elopement Farce

Delilah F Bradley 17, detained with Joel M Foster head of the world’s largest poultry farm, eloped to Mobile Alabama. Father Henry C Bradley, a Pennsylvan ia train master, says no definite future plans and home open for her return. Foster’s fate unclear. Mrs Foster absent from Brown’s Mills. Mongie Correspondence School System refuses aid.

Pemberton N. J Delilah F. Bradley Mobile Ala Joel M. Foster Henry C. Bradley Bradley Givechty Foster Mongie

Would Kill Wilson Man Sent To Hospital

Philadelphia report says Joseph Gorman 24 street car conductor went to Philadelphia Hospital after doctors deemed him dangerous. He told Chief Inspector Cortélli last night he had a mania to kill President Wilson driven by alcoholic dementia and a cousin’s influence.

Americas Philadelphia Joseph Gorman Wilson KR. J. Weber John Wanamaker Sr Liberty Gorman North Chadwick Street Cortédlyou United States

Haytian Exiles Plot to Return Amid Revolt

Kingston reports January 9 that Haytian exiles prepare to return if the revolt against President Orente succeeds. Generals Defly and M Paulius Sannen, both presidential candidates, are implicated as plotters with war matériel aboard an American yacht in a Cuban port awaiting an opportunity to launch an expedition toward Anglia.

Americas Kingston Jamaica Orente General Defly M. Paulius Sannen

Set Slayers Case Faces January 20 Court

Robert Maroney who murdered his wife and child in the Walton Hotel was brought to Municipal Court yesterday. Judge Alexander continued the case until January 20.

Robert Maroney Walton Hotel Municipal Court Alexander

Madelina Ferole Admits Killing Carmelo Coinistrole

New York January 9. Mrs Madelina Ferole in custody since December confessed to Coroner Healy that she killed Carmelo Coinistrole on December 29. Coinistrole, 23, boarded with Ferole and was found with a carving knife in his heart on the Park Avenue bridge at 149th Street. Ferole said she was engaged to Coinistrole and that he broke his promise after being urged by Perugino.

Americas New York Madelina Ferole Mary Coinistrole Perugino

Doubts Over Greeks Name Administrators for Maryland Estate

Probate Judge Luthers probes Greek consuls authority to appoint administrators for Macendonian deaths in the United States. Attorney Hawke sought Sam Phillips named administrator for Pietro Rovenoff, Macendonian killed by a sleeping car in railroad yards. Judge Lueders had referred the matter to the Chicago Greek consul who claims jurisdiction, but doubts persist.

Luthers George Hawke Sam Phillips Pietro Rovenoff Lueders Chicago

Fall From Wagon Leaves Charlie Schick Deadly Injuries

Charlie Schick, 25, of 423 East Liberty Street, was hospitalized in a dying condition after a wagon mishap at Spring Grove and Queen City Avenues. A wheel ran over his head after the front wheel caught in a switch. he sustained a skull fracture and a lacerated ear. He worked for Ernest Franks, a Liberty and Dalton Street butcher.

Charlies Schick East Liberty Street City Hospital Spring Grove Queen City Avenues Schick Ernest Franks Liberty Dalton Streets

Edmondson Named for Board of Elections Seat

Robert Edmondson former County Auditor is tipped for a Board of Elections seat replacing William Yeatman whose term ends March 1. The announcement follows Edmondson being chosen by the County Executive Committee. Edmondson, longtime figure in Republican politics, resides in Norwood.

Robert Edmondson Board of Elections William Yeatman Edmondson Norwood

Poison victim Ida Waldman survives morphine attempt

Mrs Ida Waldman a 25 year old resident of 1042 Marshall avenue Camp Washington swallowed morphine tablets yesterday. She was pronounced out of danger by doctors at City Hospital yesterday afternoon.

Ida Waldman Marshall Avenue Camp Washington City Hospital

Moeschi-Edwards Sues Carpenters Over Note for 728.90

The Moeschi-Edwards Company filed suit in Common Pleas Court yesterday against Bert G. Moor man and William John, carpenters, for 728.90 alleging amount due on a note.

Moeschi-Edwards Company Common Pleas Court Bert G. Moorman William John Carpenters

Banquet Tendered For New Municipal Court Bailiff

Harry Bahlke, newly appointed Municipal Court bailiff, was honored at a banquet last night by friends. He received a handsome gold badge as a gift from the attendees.

Harry Bahlke

Inspector reports too many street cars removed from service

Street Car Inspector Pinkerton says twelve cars have been taken off by the traction company, with only five sanctioned by the city. The report cites removals across East End, Zoobedon, Chapel Street, Colerain, Madison Road, Madisonville, North Fairmount, Oakley, Seventh Street, and Westwood and urges Service Director Fosdick to consult the City Solicitor to restore normal service.

Fosdick Pinkerton East End Zoobden Chapel Street Colerain Madison Road Madisonville North Fairmount Oakley Seventh Street

Woman Sues Transit Firm Over Car Ejection

Josephine Birkley of 3220 Walworth Avenue sues Cincinnati Traction Company for 5000 dollars in Superior Court. She claims on October 31, 1913, after boarding a pay as you enter car in the East End, the conductor accused nonpayment, then ejected her from the car following a dispute.

Josephine Birkley Walworth Avenue Superior Court Cincinnati Traction Company East End

Arrest report on Vernon I. Culter for objectionable letter

Vernon I. Culter, 2 1/2%, of 2018 Cote rain avenue, an employe of the Cincinnati Traction Company, arraigned before United States Commissioner Adler. Hearing set for next Tuesday. Released on $500 bond signed by Joseph Mickymake. Culter admitted sending the letter and claimed ignorance of the law. Officials say he paid transportation for a girl from Cincinnati to Chicago because he could not support her on his salary.

Vernon I. Culter Coterain Avenue Chincinnati Traction Company United States Adler Joseph Mickymake Colerain Avenue Bank Street Culter Percy Cincinnati Chicago

Bill to compel coal operators pay miners slack has no local effect

Chapmann R. Hinsch president of the Hirnsch Briscoe Coal Co says the pending bill to require coal operators to pay miners for slack from mines will not affect local dealers. Local coal men report they will not send a delegation to Columbus to protest the bill since most coal sold locally comes from Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

Chapmann R. Hinsch Hirnsch-Briscoe Coal Company Columbus Pennsylvania West Virginia

Alleged Robber Held After Room Claim and Bond Set

Henry Slaughter aged 53 of 763 Central gro was charged with robbery after a claimant said a man entered his room and threatened to kill him unless money was given. Slaughter was bound over to the grand jury with bond set at $1,000.

Henry Slaughter Central Gro Smith Grand

A D Murphy Appointed Plumbing Inspector

A D Murphy was appointed yesterday to the position of plumbing inspector by Mayor Spiegel to succeed William Attlesey, who resigned, effective immediately.

A. D. Murphy Mayer Spiegel William Attlesey

Wheel Club Elects Officers At Annual Meeting

At the annual election of the Wheel Club the following officers were elected President Oscar Schuessier Vice President Joseph Garbabe Secretary Harry Lohman Treasurer William Thieien

Wheeler Club Oscar Schuessier Joseph Garbabe Harry Lohman William Thieien

Hope of Poor Man in Public Lands Promoted

Special to The American reports C J Blanchard of the Reclamation Service says the best chance for a poor man to own a farm is to apply for a government site in reclaimed public lands. Long term, interest free payments make farms affordable and support urban migration concerns. Since 1903 about $78 million from land sales has funded twenty eight irrigation projects across sixteen states.

New York United States C.J. Blanchard Manhattan Club Blanchard United States Reclamation Service Reclamation Service

POUNSFORD IS CHOSEN

The monthly Hamilton County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals report notes several thousand rescues from abuse in December and 191 investigations affecting horses mules cattle and fowl. Harry G. Pounsford elected treasurer succeeding Miss Louise Drude former secretary.

Hamilton County Society For the Prevention of Sobiety Louise Drude Harry G. Pounsford George C. Krehn

Plan to unite young men and women through YMCA parties

Secretary Bookwalter declares the effort a success as members of the Boat Club attend regular ladies rights events at the YMCA to seek suitable matches. The report emphasizes conventional courtship norms and social gatherings as the chosen means.

Cupid Young Men's Christian Association Bookwalter Sve Co Boat Club

Coroner probes death of Walnut Street laborer Rackers

Coroner Fortmeyer investigates the death of Rackers a 28 year old laborer of Walnut street who died yesterday in mysterious circumstances down Sixth street ering from an unknown cause authorities pursue clues and await autopsy results.

Fortmeyer Ah Rackers Walnut Street Rackers

Graft Allegations Hit Ulster Road Work Officials

Former Ulster county highway inspector William G. Merritt testified in the John Doe proceedings about falsified payrolls and inflated road work estimates. He cited a driver named Bhilling and described overcharges for bottom course and top dressing macadam on the Ellenville road, noting final Albany contracts set higher yard prices. William E. Webster of Cold Spring Construction testified to a Saratoga county repair contract in 1911 and confessed campaign contributions tied to Democratic state committee fundraising.

New York William G. Merritt Ulster County McAdoo John Doe Merritt George Bhilling Ellenville Meritt Macham Tor Ellenville Road Albany William E. Webster Buffalo Cold Spring Construction Company Saratoga County William 4. Morrissey Public Works Democratic State Committee Webster Norman Ge Mack Everett Fowler Rochester

Whitlock Robbed in Toledo as Books Returned

Special to The Americas reports Whitlock the Belgian minister house was looted by a rag picker who stole valuable books. The thief was found later in a junk shop and the books returned. Whitlock refused to prosecute, saying he would follow the golden rule and take no arrests.

Americas Toledo Obio Jan Whitlock Belgium Bryan Fridey

Seven Autoists Fined for Speeding Through Eden Park

Judge TM fined seven motorists the costs of court for speeding through Eden Park yesterday. The offenders named were Paul Johnson of 2713 Holloway Avenue, William H. Howard of 433 Rochester Avenue, Carl Morten of 1500 Day Avenue, Frank C. Hoke of 4822 Madison Road, Adam B. Schwieger of 2914 Fairfax Avenue, Albert Voltz of 2927 Gilbert Avenue, and another driver listed as Alexander yesterday.

Alexander Eden Park Paul Johnson Holloway Avenue William H. Howard Rochester Avenue Carl Morten Day Avenue Frank C. Hoke Madison Road Adam Schwieger Fairfax Avenue Albert Voltz Gilbert Avenue

Police Bar Wedding Elopers Sent Home on Train

Two young lovers fled home to marry in Newport Kentucky but were intercepted by Cincinnati police on a passenger train. At headquarters they were registered as Lavern Walfe a Franklin Ohio schoolgirl and George Smith a Middletown Ohio man. The girl's father arrived and took her into custody.

Cincinnati Northern Franklin Newport Cincinnati Lavern Walfe George Smith Middletown Copelan

City official Sam ary to resign February 1

Sam ary, head of the Bureau of Information and Complaints under the Hunt administration, has sent his resignation to Mayor and it becomes effective February 1. Rumors say the position was to be abolished, but that is denied. A successor will be named by month’s end amid several applicants.

Sam “Ary Bureau of Information and Complaints Hunt, Administration

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