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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1914

Page

6

President Opposes Rider in Postal Bill

President Wilson rejects a rider in the postal appropriation bill that would curb appointments and limit the assistant postmaster positions. He vows to veto if the rider remains, arguing that qualified individuals must fill posts and that only Democrats should be in guard. Moon of Tennessee defies the president, asserting Democratic control and praising party victory.

Micasorien Wiwon Hae Wilton Déwey Heer Moon Moicn Tennessed Wilson Burleson Thoras R. Marshal

Driver Injured in Woodburn Avenue Crash

Herman Metz, driver for Armon Outfitting at 1518 Vine Street, sustained a scalp wound and body bruises when his wagon was struck by Captain Miller's auto on Woodburn Avenue. He was taken to Dr. William Smith's office for treatment by Acting Fire Marshal Clifford George.

Herman Metzr Armon Outfitting Company Vine Street

Temporary light contract discussed by city council

The Hecht committee meets at 2 30 this afternoon to debate a temporary deal with Union Gas & Electric. City Engineer Nelson outlined plans for a short term pact while a formal physical valuation of the utility is considered. The existing 1904 contract expires March 1 and civic groups are invited.

Tt le Union & Electric Company Cinernatic Union Gas #& Electric Nelson Teche Hecht Committee of Council Council Chamter

Expert Advice Payments Tie to Gaffney Trial

Testimony details a $20,000 payment to James E. Gaffney for expert advice after a June 1999 construction contract award to Mason & Hanger. Witnesses include Walt Smith and Kenneth of Securite Bars as the jury probes the nature of the expert guidance and the back accounts of involved men.

Sperins New York Magon & Manker Lucky Construction Company James E. Gaffney Nyack Hanger Gaffney Whitman Naka Walt Smith Bourd of Sy Ee Mason & ‘Hanger Kenneth Securite Bar's

Appeals Free Prisoner

After physicians testified for Thomas Green and his attorney presented a petition signed by twenty business men, Municipal Judge Alexander dismissed the case yesterday. Green, a negro, was arrested at Pebles Corner for carrying a revolver found in his pocket.

Thomas Green Alexander Green Peebles Corner

Postponed University Art Classes During Dean Holmes Install

Owing to the installation of Dr. C. R. Holmes as dean, the university will postpone liberal arts classes and the evening session will not meet.

C. R

Protests Heard On Railroad Freight Rate Case

The Interstate Commerce Commission announced that protests will be heard in the railroad freight rate advance case. Associations and shippers had sought to oppose rate increases on specific commodities and communities, with the panel deferring final action to the full committee. The commission ruled that protesters are legally entitled to be heard before a final decision.

Washington Interstate Force Commission

Dr Biggs Chosen Leader of New York Health Board

Dr Biggs will head the New York Health Board with a $5 000 annual salary for a five year term. Dr Simon Flexner urged acceptance after prior refusals. Governor Glynn offered the post to Kirk previously but declined until urged by Flexner and other scientists. The Rockefeller Foundation relationship expected to influence the department, Biggs having introduced diphtheria antitoxin to the country.

Nam Caine Et State Health Department Rockefeller Bigg Biggs

Progressive program leads plague fight under Dinwiddie

Courtney Dinwiddie was installed yesterday as superintendent of the Anti Tuberculosis League. Dinwiddie supports extended social service work and a motion picture educational campaign. The new superintendent previously served as secretary to the president of Bellevue and allied hospitals of New York.

Courtney Dinwiddie Anti- Tuberculosis League Dinwiddie Bellevue and Allied Hospitals of New York

Emerson Refuge Head Resigns as New Chief Takes Charge

Superintendent S W Monfort of the House of Refuge submitted his resignation to Safety Director Holmes. Chief Probation Officer Walter Emerson of the Juvenile Court was appointed to the post and sworn in yesterday afternoon. He assumes control of the Refuge this morning.

S. W. Monfort House of Refuge Holmes Walter Emerson

River level notes show widespread declines along Ohio River

The report lists numerous river gauges from Cincinnati to Shreveport showing falling levels and lower-range readings. Notable entries include Dam gauges at several locations, rising readings at a few points, and unsettled data across downstream cities.

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Financial Turmoil Closes In On Global Markets

Unclear stock and grain notes describe fears of financial decline and political impact on elections. Reports reference London markets, President Wilken’s upcoming address, corporate regulation talks, and potential shifts in gold prices amid European and Polish concerns.

Wileen Corperate Erie London Etteln Porte Poland United States Ferien Pat

Grain and commodity updates from The American market notes

Special to The American reports closing prices and futures for wheat and corn across markets. Cash and futures quotes appear for No 2 and No 4 yellow and white varieties with December and May futures outlined. Milan Milwaukee Kansas City and La Plata dispatches note price movements and market activity.

Essen Milwacke Jammary Kansas City Jan. Wi Peotts Jat Platte

Local Livestock Market Report Note

fragmented OCR text reports livestock prices and trends with references to cows, beef and prime categories. appears to mention price movements and market observations but lacks clear details or coherent items.

Stock Market Briefs From New York

Special to The American reports stock market activity on a cold January day in New York with modest declines and varied trading across leading issues. Investors show cautious sentiment as prices drift and turnover remains subdued.

New York

Notable Probate Judges Meet in Columbus and City Leaders Active

Notes from Columbus where WH Liddders returned after attending a probate judges meeting and election as president. George F. Dieterle named president of the Chamber of Commerce, with several Cincinnati business figures in motion. Cincinnati Exposition space talks by Furniture Exchange committee, Rabbi Philipson to Albany for a 50th anniversary tribute, and local gatherings including the Sternwinders dinner and Norwood First National Bank event. City improvements data, Chamber campaigns, and a January 31 dinner mark a busy civic calendar with multiple meetings and leadership roles across Chambers of Commerce and business groups.

The Furniture Exchange Directory of the Cincinnati Exposition

Potato price stance after commission ruling questioned

Merchants say potato prices will not rise despite Commerce Commission ruling. They note most potatoes come from Michigan via Cincinnati routes, and that Michigan is not affected by the ruling.

Thi Prey Commission Commerce Commission Cincinnati Michigan

Public Hearing Planned on Scioto River Bridge Plans

U S and S engineer Col Henry Jervey announces a public meeting at Portsmouth court house to consider plans for a proposed bridge across the Scioto river near the city. The event invites local residents and stakeholders to review design options and impacts.

U. S&s Henry Jervey Court House Portsmouth Ohio Scioto River

Unclear market receipts report with damaged OCR text

Fragmentary OCR text shows mixed terms like red corn white wheat and identifiers such as No 4 red and Ro 4 male. Unable to extract a coherent event, date, or entity with sufficient clarity.

Dante

Grain and feed price list notes mixed quality terms

The snippet lists various commodities including wheat and hay with pricing terms such as per car and per ton, mentions mixed feeds and white varieties, and includes figures like 58 percent and $14.00 as goals or totals, reflecting a historical market price record.

Market notes on cattle and hog receipts and prices

Special to The American reports Kansas City and St Louis markets with estimated receipts for cattle and hogs. Hog receipts around 11 000 head in St Louis with market strong, cattle receipts near 2 000 head including Texans and Southern cattle with steady to higher tone and price ranges quoted.

Omebe Jem Kansas City St Louis Laslestan

Unclear OCR fragment hints at meeting agenda and attendees

Fragmentary text references a meeting with mentions of a Prime steam, family, and New York oath room. Details are illegible, with scattered words like meats, meet, and wine. No coherent event or individuals can be identified.

Thonbhers New York Oath Room

Fragmented OCR List of Items and Prices

A garbled OCR snippet lists various small goods with prices and partial product names. Items include food, tea, coffee, candies, and household goods with uncertain quantities and misspelled terms. The text mentions California products and general shop inventory in a disorganized retail ledger style.

Dairy notes and market prices from New York and Michigan

The report lists dairy products including cream, cheese, Swiss loaves, and butter along with market notes from New York and Northern Michigan. Trading activity is described as quiet with sellers willing to cut prices on late day stock while egg prices remain steady in nearby white and brown categories.

New York Northern Michigan Horne Burger

Prime firets 22 firsts and ordinary firets S2hac

The text appears garbled with many misspellings and fragmented terms. It references numbers like 22 and 27 and phrases about firsts, ordinary items, and a sequence of unclear content. No coherent event or identifiable entities are extractable from the readable material.

Poe

Miscellaneous Market Notes From A Distant Ledger

Fragmentary market notes list various commodities and values including cottons, carbon, and miscellaneous goods. The text references traders and prices in a partial ledger style, with several unreadable lines. The piece conveys a snapshot of a busy, improvised market scene.

Whisky Listed: 66 Barrels In District Seizure

A report notes 66 barrels of whisky seized under a district act with 41.858 gulise vosterday cited as the basis. Authorities file the case for disposition.

Fragmentary Market Listings From A Turbid OCR Note

Readable items show varied prices and commodities, including grain and grain by the ton, with odd spellings and typos. Various figures mention values such as 4019.25 per ton and mixed unit prices for grains and associated goods, alongside stray terms like common tree and trash.

Tyan Rae Tahecco Globe Farmers Sud Anne Goa

Fruits and Vegetables Price List From Local Market

List of fruit and vegetable prices including apples lemons beets pears and carrots with various unit costs and batch totals. Items noted include New Orleans shipments per crate and per ton with prices in dollars and cents and some garbled OCR readings.

New Orleans Otere

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