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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1914

Page

10

Wife to sue leader of New Thought cult in dispute

Dr. Julia Seton Sears head of the original New Thought group and her husband W Sears plan legal action against his young wife over a dispute at a ceremony. Sears says the charges are false and notes he is legally unmarried in the face of the marriage claim.

Sue New Thought Cult New York Julia ‘Seton Sears Sears Hamber Hears Heth Br Sears

Unclear fragmentary divorce petitions cited

The text records multiple divorce petitions accusing neglect and cruelty. Names include Mila ted Burkhardt Schroeder and Edward G Schroeder at 2022 Vine Street, plus Sara Carey and Wasbart James T Carey of Louisville, with claims of neglect, cruelty, debt, and coercion in custody and support.

Enna Plizabeth” Turner Turner Burkhardt Schroeder Edward G.schroeder Vine Street

Thieves at Hospital Reported in Odd Fractured Text

Fragmentary OCR notes describe two thieves at a hospital with vague terms like ghosts of touts and carpenters cited. No clear names, dates, or locations are legible, leaving an enigmatic brief with scattered phrases.

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Auto tools stolen from garage on Vine Street

Dr. Webb reports auto tools and a machine tampered with from his garage at 1601 Vine Street. Police are investigating the theft and suspect two thieves escaped with the items.

Bi A. Wei Vine Street Ae Ghar i Webb

Made in Cincinnati Exhibit Building Growth

Local manufacturers push the Made in Cincinnati plan tied to the Manufacturers Permanent Exhibit Building to be erected at Burnet House site. Firms express active support and expect the project to showcase regional industries across the Ohio Valley.

Burnet House Io Valley Loffir Ha

Time Problem Solving from a Fragmented 19th Century Page

Fragmented OCR text describes a time problem and references venues, people, and places such as George St and Washington. The readable portion hints at a math puzzle or classroom exercise from a historical newspaper page. The clipped lines lack coherent details or clear event.

Rival of Colonel Gorgas in Panama Canal role eyed

The article notes Col. W C Gorgas as the long seen chief sanitary officer in the Panama Canal Zone but reports a faction backing a Kean choice for the post. It states the rival may be appointed after the general’s death.

Gorgas Torney Col W.C. Gorgas Panama Canal Zone Kean

School funds appeal may go to Governor Cox

The superintendent of schools said a petition will be sent to Governor Cox before the Legislature acts if bakers or the School Board move to use one percent of a 49 million dollar budget to cover shortages. The aim is to find a way to raise or amend funds to meet school expenses.

Condbn Cox Vlone Smith Selioa Garhantrige Teun Iain Jauke Soho Teak Amasini Peveror Danniten

Sinclair Invitation Sparks Socialist Debate in New York

Vincent Astor replied to Upton Sinclair's invitation to join the Socialist party, prompting reaction from Morris Hillquit who said the response matched expectations and favored possible quarrel over invitation. Mrs. Stokes criticized the gap between wealthy elites and workers while Hillquit questioned Sinclair's motives and the party's reliance on financial aid.

The Amerie New York Vincent Astor Upton Sinclair Socialist Party Morris Hillquit Astor Upton Stokes Miter Rone Pastor Stokes J. G. Phelps Stokes Stokes Socialiatic Party Socialiat Party

Mrs E Floyd Sought in Cincinnati Police Notice

The Cincinnati police are asked to search for Mrs Effie Barker ker of Montitelle in which he states he holds money due Mrs Floyd from their father's estate.

Cincinnati Mra Effie Barkerker Montitelle Floyd

Decree of Fashion Sustained by Jury in Damages Suit

Miss Margaret Fine lost her $20,900 damages suit against Bonwit Teller & Co in the New York Supreme Court. She claimed a coat weight injured her eye while pressing the garment in 1912. The court ruled the weight was part of the garment and not the manufacturer’s liability.

New York Margaret Fine Bonwit, ‘Teller & Co Supreme Court Miss Fine Miss Pine

Covington City Officials Debates Staff Removals

Covington city commissioners postponed sweeping staff eliminations in police and fire departments. They approved several street improvement ordinances and December payrolls, and rejected secretary Orie Ware’s $160 election services claim. Sunday liquor sales regulation was discussed as the board adjourned awaiting next day attendance.

Orie ‘Ware

League commends Boltz at Newport meeting

The Laymen's League of Newport adopted a resolution praising Judge Boltz for opposing marriage touting and his refusal to grant ministers the right to refer the matter to church closing of saloons, as advised by Grace M. E. Church executive committee.

Laymen's League Newport Grace M. E. Cherch Boltz

Covington Briefs Mothers Club to Meet Tomorrow

The Mothers and Teachers' Club of the Seventh District school will meet tomorrow afternoon. Dr. A. Ranshaw of the School Commission will speak. The St. Aloysius Young Men's Society meets tonight to elect. Helen Young was awarded $300 damages in the Kenton Circuit Court in her suit against the South Covington and Cincinnati Street Railway Company for personal injuries.

Mothers and Teachers’ Club Seventh District A. 8. Ranshaw School Commission St. Aloysius Young Men's Society Helen Young Kenton South Covington and Cincinnati Street Railway Company

Divorce Trial Swoons In Court Suspension

The divorce case of Margaret Pickett in Covington paused when the plaintiff swooned after cross examination. Court staff assisted her to a chair while she recovered and the trial was postponed to continue the following day.

Margaret Pickett Covington Patrelmain Helge ‘Tracy

Two Divorces Granted in Tutige Harbeson Court

Ada Burdge and Thomas Burdge were granted a divorce with Ada awarded custody of their six children and maintenance of 12 dollars monthly. Lottie Kellar, now Lottie Elrod, was granted a divorce from Louis Kellar and restored to her maiden name. Hazel Nagel’s alimony petition against Joseph Nagel was dismissed. An order of distribution was issued in Joseph Huesman against M Northcutt.

Tutige Harbeson Ada Burdge Thomas Burdge Burdge Lottie Kellar Louis Kellar Maidon Lottie M. Elrod Hazel Nagel Joseph Nagel Joseph Huesman M. Northcutt

Newport Women Victimized by Self-Styled Real Estate Agent

Several Newport residents reported to the police that a man portraying himself as a real estate agent defrauded them. He obtained money from Mrs. De Moss of 112 East Fifth Street, Mrs. Brooker of 419 Columbia Street, and Mrs. White of 116 East Third Street by falsely claiming he had secured tenants for their properties.

Newport

Newport Briefs: Dunwoodie Sworn Inspector. Court to Try Two

County Judge Edward Boltz sworn in Hugh Dunwoodie as inspector of Campbell County. Henry Willison and Harry Sparks face County Court trial today on assault and battery charges brought by private watchman C. EB. Crawford of Newport Driving Park.

Edward Boltz Yeesteray Hugh Dunwoodie Campbell County Henry Willison Harry Sparks C. EB. Crawford Crawford Newport

McLaughlin Dismissed After Absence of Witnesses

Owen Mc Laughlin was dismissed in Newport Police Court after witnesses failed to appear for his trial on charges of discharging a firearm and disorderly conduct. He was arrested Saturday at his York Street business after a shot he fired went wild.

Owen McLaughlin Newport McLaughlin York Street

Civil Service 15 Repealed in Newport

Newport City Commissioners voted three to two to repeal the civil service ordinance for police and fire appointments. The measure moves to final passage at the next meeting. Harry Webber was named City Attorney to succeed Horace Root.

Newport Morridge McCrea Helmbold Riesenger Missioner Harry Webber Horace Root

Wife Sues for Divorce Over Abandonment in Kenton Circuit

Lena George filed suit yesterday in the Kenton Circuit Court for divorce from Edward George on grounds of abandonment and failure to support. The couple married in Newport in 1911 and have one child.

Lena George Kenton Edward George Newport

Will Name New Pastor for St John s Evangelical Church

At a congregational meeting of St. John s Evangelical Church in Newport the selection of a pastor was referred to the board of trustees by the late Rev. Frederick Knapp. The salary for the new pastor is fixed at 900 dollars per year.

St. John’s Evangelical Church Newport Frederick Knapp

Fire threatens Dayton grocery on Sixth and McKinney

A Monday evening fire at Armstrong's grocery on Sixth and McKinney streets in Dayton threatened the building. Fire crews extinguished the flames and linked the cause to crossed wires, with possible smoke as a hazard.

Armstrong‘’s Sixth McKinney Streets Dayton

Widow Ida Wilson Named Administratrix and Guardian

Ida Wilson widow of R. E. B. Wilson was appointed administratrix of her husband's estate and guardian of their daughter in the Kenton Guelintg Court following his death in a recent accident on the I and N ceibeed.

Ida, Wilson R. EB. Wilson Kenton Guelintg Court Wilson

Indictments Set for Trial in Kenton Court Scene

Last Kenton grand jury returned indictments scheduled for trial in Kenton Suit Court. L. and N. Railway case set for January 17, Southern Railway for February 10, John Purtell February 3, Thomas Cameron Sr February 3, Frank Smith January 22, Antony Bentler January 27, Charles Havting January 27, William Goshorn February 3, Chris Donnelly January 28, Luther Watson January 28, Fred Hengehold January 22, Jack Bain February 4.

Kenton L. & N. Railway Southern Railway John Purtell Thomas Cameron, Sr Frank Smith Antony Bentler Charles Havting William Goshorn Chris Donnelly Luther Watson Fred Hengehold Jack Bain

Fires At Burglars Endanger Latonia Home

Peter Phaller of 1207 Gilbert Ave Latonia reported burglars attempted to enter his Covington area home last night. He fired several times at the intruders. A blood trail from the residence led police to believe a shot may have struck.

Peter Phaller Gilbert Ave Latonia Covington Phaller

Humane Vivisection Debate Prompts Policy Questions

Ohio Humane Society official Oscar Trounstine questions necessity and humanity of vivisection while urging humane treatment. Hamilton County SPCA’s George T. Crispen vows legal action against surgeons who operate without proper anesthesia or allow animals to suffer after reviving them.

George T. Crispen Hamilton County Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals Purgeon

Newport WCTU Circulates Petition for Anti Cigarette Law

Members of the Women s Christian Temperance Union of Newport circulate a petition urging passage of an anti cigarette law to be considered in the current legislative session.

Women’s Christian Temperance Union of Newport

Cattle Disease Hits Campbell County Near Alexandria

State authorities are asked to aid in stamping out black leg cattle disease that has killed nearly 100 head in Campbell County south of Alexandria. Principal losers include John Youtsey and New Byrd as cattle died in less than a day. The disease is claimed to be widespread in other parts of the state.

Campbell County Alexandria John Youtsey Noe W. Byrd Atate

Coroner Rules Sinert Death An Accidental Suicide

Coroner Riffe states Harry Sinert of South Covington died from taking poison in what is ruled an accidental suicide. He reportedly ingested the poison while visiting Henry Noel's home. Survived by a wife and three children.

Riffe Harry Sinert South Covington Emart Henry Noel

Marriages Reported in Covington Area

Marriages were issued yesterday in Covington. Harry J. Fiietag 88 of Reading and Little Rhiers 24. Edward M. Hiddie 80 and Carrie D. Bagley 38 of Columbus. Bluford Brice 29 and Ida Mephens 34, both of Covington.

Covington Harry J. Fiietag Reading Little Rhiers Edward M. Hiddie Carrie D. Bagley Columbus Bluford Brice Ida Mephens

Thieves Darken Home at Clifton Residence Burglary

Burglars cut power to enter Frank Beebe’s home at 326 Howel Avenue Clifton in the dark. Mrs Beebe awoke to find thieves in the house. They fled with a revolver $70 cash a $150 check and a bag of silver after ransacking every room.

Frank Beebe Howel Avenue Clifton Beebe Eeaplans

Sister Gone 45 Years Seeks Lost Sister in Cincinnati

Henry Fitzsimons of Faxon Tennessee arrived in Cincinnati to find his sister Mary Ann Fitzsimmons who vanished 45 years ago after they were at an orphan asylum in Cummingsville in 1869. He has enlisted police aid and will stay until the search is completed.

Henry Fitzsimons Faxon Tenn Cincinnati Mary Ann’ Fitzsimmons Fitzsimmons Ddti Cumminsville Ctheinnatt

Delay McPhee Funeral Delayed for Connecticut Niece

The funeral of 64 year old law McPhee, superintendent of the Wolf Brothers Company, died shortly after midnight yesterday from an agar caused death. The service was postponed until a niece from Connecticut could arrive. McPhee was a native of Prince Edward Island and moved to Cincinnati 18 years ago.

McPhee Wolf Brothers Company Connecticut Prince Edward Isle Cincinnati

Licensing Board Rejects Seven Transfers Amid Approvals

The licensing commissioners Monday rejected seven transfer applications and granted two removals. Rejected transfers included George Schaefer to Lowla Family, Peter Nelson to Henry H. Ebers, Adam Hellman to Nick Young, Henry Doekel to Zigmund Fischer, Fred Broxterman to Edward Hefke, Henry Doekel to James C Long, and other listed moves. Removals approved covered Frank Riehle from 1306 Vine to 1006 Vine and Theodore Beckmann from 15 Green to 1810 Race.

George Schaefer Fifteenth Street Lowla J Street Peter Nelson Tafel Street Henry H. Ebers Glenway Avenue Adam Hellman Dreman and Sparth Nick Young Race Street Henry Doekel Elm Street Zigmund Fischer Wade and Baymiller Fred Broxterman Avenue Edward Hefke Broadway Doekel Rim- Street Henry Ee Uptmoor Firth Street James C. Long Spring Grove Avenue Frank Riehle Vine Street Theodore Beckmann Green Street

Treasury seeks Pellagra research lab to probe national menace

Secretary McAdoo asked Congress to create a laboratory for pellagra research. Public health officials suspect common foods as a possible cause and McAdoo urged $47 000 for the investigation to clear several industries.

Washington Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo Congress Public Health Service Agra Lon

Miss Guggenheim Wed Roger Williams Straus in New York

The wedding of Miss Gladys Wieanor Guggenheim daughter of Daniel Guggenheim to Roger Williams Straus son of Oscar Straus ex ambassador to Turkey took place in the St Regis ballroom. Rev Joseph Silverman officiated with Miss Nettie Straus as maid of honor and H Grant Straus as best man. The couple will reside at 9279 Park Avenue after a wedding trip.

New York Gladys Wieanor Guggenheim Daniel Guggernheim Roger Williams Straus Oscar Straus Turkey St. Regis Joseph Silverman Temple Emanuel Mise Nettie H. Grant Straus Park Avenue

Married couple Marie Eveland and Edwin Streibig wed

Miss Marie Eveland daughter of Melvin E. Eveland married last evening at 5 oclock to Edwin Streibig of Walter Streibig Co. undertakers. The Rev Father Roth officiated at his residence. They will reside on Warsaw avenue Price Hill with Mrs Evelands father.

Marie Eveland Melvin E. Eveland Edwin Streibig Walter

Boat Store Robbed in Skylight Break In

Burglars smashed a skylight at the Boat Store located at 222 24 East Front Street and stole cash and smoked hams valued at 63 dollars. The theft occurred in clear daylight and police are investigating the break in.

East Front Lin

Widow Called to Inquest Over Husband's Death in Torrington

Mrs William P Palmer widow of a Torrington man summoned to an inquest by Connecticut authorities into her husband's death. The investigation seeks possible poison and included arrangements to exhume the body. Palmer's widow lives at 2509 Watts Street in the home of Jack Taylor and his mother. Taylor, a vaudeville actor, was a boarder at the Palmer home before the death on September 27. He has also been summoned.

William P. Palmer Torrington Conn Connecticut Taylor Palmer

Wood May Rule Canal Head In Shift From Army

Washington reports mention General Leonidas Wood, chief of staff, as the probable head of the canal zone. No official announcement has been made and Wood has not been assigned to any post, but his qualifications and strong support in Washington are noted.

Washington Leonard Wood Canal Zone Wood

P C Clerks Elect New Local Post Office Officers

The local post office clerks association elected Charles Baumgartner as president and W E F F as vice president. Harry J Hurley is recording secretary, Charles Kiecher financial secretary, Fred Peperkorn treasurer, with an executive board including Co Biles C A Brock A BE Diedrich Hampel P H Hawkins D W Karna L F Kasting George B Lind William L Miller and H M Bears. Delegates include Harry Osborne to the state convention in Dayton May 36 and Oscar Fisher and Homburg to the national convention in Omaha September 7.

Post Office Clerks’ Association Charles Baumgartner W. FE. F Harry J. Hurley Ing Charles Kiecher Fred Peperkorn Co. Co William L. Miller H. M. Bears Harry Osborne State Association Dayton

Liquor Law Violations Narrowed to January 22 Dates

Lous Kunz at 627 Western Avenue George Ruff and son Oliver of Stony Point Riverside and Charles Redkey of John Street were charged with violating the liquor license law. John Wade operator of a saloon at 2700 Spring Grove Avenue faced charges under the midnight closing law. All cases were continued until January 22 by Municipal Judge Alexander.

Lous Kunz Western Avenue George Ruff Oliver Stony Point Riverside Charles Redkey John John Wade Spring Grove Avenue Alexander

Judgment for Jones Manufacturing Against Martineau Burk

Municipal Judge Yeatman awarded Jones Manufacturing Company a $167.61 judgment against Martineau Burke Company to collect an old debt.

Yeatman Jones Manufacturing Company Martineau-Burke Company

Small School Board Meets at City Hall in Brief Session

A short meeting of the EMSall school board was held at City Hall Monday afternoon. It conducted routine business.

Emeall School Board City Hall

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