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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1914

Page

6

Williams Defends Treasury Nominee Amid Munsey Trust Probe

The Senate inquiry examined the nomination of a Treasury official amid allegations of undue influence favoring the Munsey Trust Company. Williams and bank officials testified with documents to show no bias while his brother’s ties to Continental Trust were noted, and the committee recessed until tomorrow morning.

Geneea Uekeddy Senate Eeecies Munsey Trust Company United States Trust Company Williams Treasury Gien Trust Company Ali Fe Lapeaster Wiliams Ralack Réed Wi Yams

Police reject film on vice shown at Hammerstein Victoria

Special to The American New York Jan 14 police unfavorably reviewed a sex relations disease film shown at Hammerstein Victoria Theater. Magistrate McAdoo found the pictures improper and they were pulled. He sent two disinterested viewers to assess privately and will report tomorrow. The film’s owner is described as an officer of the YMCA. The Medical Review of Reviews Sociological Fund published 20000 copies of Christabel Pankhurst’s Plain Facts About a Great Evil broadcast through The Suffragettes journal.

New York Hammerstein Victoria Theater McAdoo Fheman Sociological Fund Medical Review of Reviews Gay Christabel Pankhurst

Health Board probes Toledo tuberculosis outbreak actions

Cincinnati health officials press the State Board of Health for steps to curb a tuberculosis spread in Toledo where 120 cases are reported. The Toledo situation was reviewed at a morning health board meeting with Dr Vandis asked to take necessary measures. Barbara Steinbeck is appointed nurse at the Tuberculosis Hospital and Mayor Spleert questions health department routines.

Cincinnati Toledo State Board of Health State Board Tolito Board of Heraith Wodnssons Vandis Elamant Cinein Barbara Steinbeck Spleert Nuitiersus

January Investments in Regional Stocks and Bonds

A list of January investments including Cincinnati and Suburban Bell Telephone Company common 10% stock, Cincinnati Street Railway guaranteed 6% stock, Cleveland and Pittsburg guaranteed 4% stock, Columbus and Xenia guaranteed 8.40% stock, Little Miami Ry Co guaranteed 8.60% stock, American Laphory Machinery Company preferred 7% stock, and American Book Company Globe Wernicke Co preferred 6% stock.

Cincinnati and Suburban Bell Telephone Company Little Miami Ry. Co American Laphory Machinery Company Amer Ding Mack Columbus Columbia Gas Rentock Kroger Procter Cohimous Xenis Krianger Dayton & Michiga Detroit Cates Northers Gide Betots Valley Colanives Centra Citteens Stienal Bank Piret Aberes Cei Gas and Electric Thy Shearer Cimcingatee Lehan Siena Cincianet Cipciensti Etnee A Ewe

Red Ticket Wins In Chamber of Commerce Election

The Red ticket won the Chamber of Commerce election after a lively campaign. F Dieterle led with 607 votes as president, Henry M Hroune elected secretary with 607 votes, and William T Johnston 712 as treasurer. Directors and other posts filled by Red and Yellow candidates amid strong turnout.

Chamber of Commerce Change Exchange Union Central Building F. Dieterle Henry M. Hrowee Gees George F. Dieterle Oecar F Senna Caer William Th Metish Wiliam T. Johnston Albert Lackman C. van Zandt Henry Vogel J. Walter Freiberg William Guckenberger

Judge condemns gambling and fines African American defendants

Judge Alexander condemned gambling in a raid that netted Ed Taylor Henry Tetter and nine others. Taylor paid 100 dollars plus costs while Tetter and Frank Carney faced 10 dollar fines. William Robinson and eight others paid costs and a separate faction led by John Margrove received a 25 dollar fine. John Stout was released with charges on the open docket.

Alexander Ed ‘Taylor West Sixth Street Henry Tetter Taylor Tetter Frank Carney Oe Png Pug William Robinson West Court Street John Margrove George Street John Stout Carlisle Avenue

Plan Land Bank to Aid Farmers

Special to The Americas Albany New York January 14 Establishment of a land bank and coordination of 250 savings and loan associations in New York State are key features of Governor Glynn proposed universal credit system The land bank aims to facilitate long term elasticity for farmers and a national commission to handle farmers products will act as the agent between producer and consumer eliminating the middle man

Americas Albany N. Y New York State Glynn

Huntington Favors Cincinnati as Bank Site

The Huntington Chamber of Commerce and local bankers endorsed Cincinnati as the best location for a proposed regional bank. The letter to Lazard Kahn from Huntington officials promises further business support to help Cincinnati secure the project.

Huntington Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce and Banking W. Va Lazard Kahn Chamber of Commerce Huntington Chamber of Commerce Banking Cimeinnat

Examine New Clerks by Council At First Meeting

New clerks appointed by the new city council at its first meeting on New Year's Day were given non competitive civil service exams. Three appointments came from eligible lists furnished by the civil service commission and were not compelled to take yesterday's test. A competitive exam will be held within ninety days.

Civil Service Commission Council

State court rules weight law unconstitutional in part

City Sealer Kinney comments on Franklin County Court of Appeals decision upholding part of the sale measure while striking the state case by weight law as unconstitutional. He notes the new standard for produce measures and urges storekeepers and producers to follow the changes.

Kinney Franklin County Court of Appeals

Cincinnatians to Attend Single Tax Advocates Banquet

Cincinnati residents including Daniel Kiefer Thomas Hunt Fenton Lawson Herbert G Bigelow Charlies F McLean and wives travel to Washington for the annual single tax advocates convention and will attend a banquet January 21 in New on.

Cincinnati Daniel Kiefer Thomas Hunt Fenton Lawson Herbert G. Bigelow Charlies F. McLean

Bill Will Extend Militiamen's Duties

Washington a conference between Secretary Garrison and state militia officers led to substantial agreement on a military pay bill. The measure would give the War Department greater control over militiamen and require state troops to conform to efficiency standards while enabling mobilization for foreign duty in wartime.

Washington War Department Garrison Maltatas

Man Defies Posse in Barricaded Farmhouse Stand Off

Edward Beardsley armed with shotgun and rifle barricades a home with his nine children and wife as a sheriff's posse surrounds the house seeking his arrest for shooting J W Putnam, the overseer, during a dispute over sending children to the poorhouse. The posse is ordered not to shoot inside the dwelling to avoid harming inmates.

Maryville J. Jan Edward Beardsley Beardsley

North Cincinnati Republican Club Names Tickets for City Election

The North Cincinnati Republican Club announces Regular and Independent tickets for Friday's election from its Corry and Vine streets headquarters. Regular ticket leaders include Jacques Helfferich as president and Frank Cook as vice president with Edw Hugo and others as officers. Independent ticket lists Jacques Helfferich as president and Hugo Ernstberger as vice president among others.

North

Ohio River levels and forecast for Cincinnati district

The Ohio River in the Cincinnati district will fall slowly tonight and Thursday. Readings show fluctuating gage levels at stations from Dam 27 to Dam 41 with several locations recording rising or falling stages. A damaged line notes a death at Pt Pleasant reference.

Cincinnati Dam Franklin Greensboro Pittsburg Parkersburg Radford Hinton Kanawha Charleston Mene Ington Pikeville Catlettsburg Portsmouth Maysville Louvieville Lower Gage Evansville Nashville Chattanooga Paducah Cairo Keokuk St. Louis Kansas City Memphis Little Rock Helena Vicksburg Pt. Pleasant Ohio

Million to Employees From Altman Will

Checks totaling over one million dollars were distributed to about 400 B. Altman & Co. employees entitled to legacies under Benjamin Altman’s will. In about ten days the Altman Foundation plans to announce details of a scheme for employee gifts and donations to charitable and educational institutions per the will.

New York B. Altman & Co Benjamin Altman Fse Altman Foundation Altman

Market Turmoil Sparks Broad Trading Gloom

Readers confront a volatile session as stocks and grain swing amid unsettled markets. Traders cite mixed signals from Pactti and York Central, with optimism tempered by caution as prices react to recent reports and upcoming dates.

Grain and market notes show steady receipts and firm wheat

Financial brief reports grain markets with steady to firm receipts and a generally firm mood. Prices for corn and oats noted with varied bids, and winter wheat futures and cash values cited alongside regional market updates from Minneapolis and Peoria.

Wipter Epringer Wanes Stein Pao Wa

Livestock and Produce Market Report Summary

In the livestock market a summary highlights cattle receipts, bidding tones, and price estimates. The report notes steady activity with buyers seeking steers and heifers while traders reference bid ranges and recent sale levels at regional marts. A few entries mention price per hundredweight and adjustments in the day’s sessions.

Joker in Civil Service Attacked in City Court

In Superior Court Schoenle challenged the civil service joker as applied to council employees. Sixty new hires added by the previous administration before New Year may be exempt from removal without cause by non competitive exam. The court barred discussion of threats against the mayor. arguments continued.

Pugh Acre Schoenle Council Schoenie Bettmann

Bank booster arrives to back Cincinnati regional claim

W. B. Rows president of the First National Bank of Cincinnati arrives in Washington as the Cincinnati Clearing House Association representative to press for a regional bank. The regional bank committee sessions open soon with Cincinnati boosters eager for testimony next week.

Washington First National Bank of Cineinnati Ere Cnnati Clearing House Association Cincinnati Seselin Flowe Endemchl

Civic club meeting to explain proposed legislation

Notes indicate tonight's Business Men's Club dinner will host civic group leaders including Chamber of Commerce and City Lighting Committee members to discuss proposed legislative measures. A separate meeting tomorrow in the council chamber addresses resetting the electric lighting contract.

Business Men's Club Chamber of. Commerce Ben Franklin Club The News Men's Club Tomorrow Ae

Keel Stock Market Reports Mixed Day With Shifts

Trading activity varied as shares showed uneven gains and losses in a choppy session. Analysts note cautious investor sentiment as some sectors led advances while others lagged, reflecting a tentative tone across key indexes.

Cincinnati grain inspection amid mixed wheat trades

Market notes describe bid and offer activity for various wheat grades including No. 2 red, No. 3 mixed, and yellow samples. The report lists car lots, percentages, and moisture or test figures with auction details and lot counts, reflecting fluctuating demand and pricing signals for grain traders.

Lear Mme Coe Dione Gotew Sidershie Storks Ota

Cattle Prices and Market Report From Pittsburgh Jan 14

Special to The American reports cattle market activity with prices on receipts of 3 904 head and 1 490 head. Markets show gains in select and good grades with choice cows and calves firm to easier and shipments noted. Prices include $4.40 to $8.40 for various cattle types and calves around $10.50 to $14.25, with overall market strength and higher extras noted.

Sbh Giarket Geod Pitteborg Americas

Guineas Pricing and Covered Ducks Mentioned in Text

The fragment references pricing related to Guineas and ducks with notes about colors and counts. Mentions of individuals and organizations are unclear, with many garbled phrases and inconsistent terms.

Detter ave Ceeamery and New York arrivals noted

Jan 14 report records 4 086 packages at the New York oven causing a firm tone as arrivals were dull and receipts showed small totals. The text notes averages and mentions Westend and local extras amid a cryptic shipping context.

New York Baal Westend

Unclear Coffee and Candy Prices from New Orleans Ad

OCR fragment lists assorted coffee and confectionery items with prices and descriptors. The text混 contains numerous garbled phrases, partial product names, and broken prices, making precise items and figures hard to parse. The readable elements reference New Orleans suppliers and a variety of goods such as coffee and candies with fractional cent prices.

Fragmentary Food Market Notes From New York Era

Fragmented OCR notes describe various meats and prices in a New York market. Mentions include sweet pickled meats, shoulders, bellies, and specific price references, with unclear dates and vendors.

Wey Boone New York

Appine Market Price List and Entries

A garbled price list shows California corn at $9 a box, grapes $2.00 for 3.6 pounds, bananas $22.24 per case, beets and sprouts with unclear units, cabbage at 25 per ton, and peppers, pineapples, and potatoes listed with unreadable figures. Contains multiple misread items and inconsistent formats.

NASA

Tallow Prime City TH 7 percent country brown yellow mix

Fragmentary OCR text describes percentages and items including brown and yellow seeds. Names and locations are unclear, leaving ambiguous details about products or quantities.

Tobacco and Percent Seek Better Protease Tea?

Fragmentary notes mention tobacco, per cent figures, and protease tea terms with unclear context. Readable items highlight health or processing references but lack a coherent event or identifiable figures.

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