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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1914

Page

3

Divorces Sought in Insolvency Court Petitions

Arch ie D White a carriage maker seeks divorce from Mollie T White claiming hen pecked abuse and threats including a stabbing attempt while the couple owned property on Eighth and Link Streets. Others include Sarah Hooker alleging striking and neglect, Nannie Bell Fite seeking restraining order, and Selma Rechel filing nonsupport claims with alimony demands.

Archie D. White Eighth Link Streets Mollie T. White White Darmel Hooker Common Pleas Court Sarah Hooker Allison Neaieg Nannie Bell Fite James A. Fite Muberestrest Ull Selma Hechel Roy Rechel Chicago Etta Jones George W. Jones Common Pleas William H. Shadrach Warner Nettie W Shadrach Harriet M. Hoyer Eastside Ave Nut Edward E. Hoyer Eastside Avenue

Tragedy in Madison: Spooner Relative Kills Teacher then Himself

John G. Spooner, nephew of former U S Senator John C Spooner, is named as the man in a Madison double crime. He shot and killed Emily McConnell, a edchild teacher, and then killed himself after weeks of steady drinking.

Madison Wis John G. Spooner United Resta John C ‘Spooner Emily McConnell

Paderewski In Collapse Life Threatened

Ignace Paderewski, en route to Los Angeles from Portland, suffers a shattered nervous system after black hand threats. He cancels Pacific coast engagements and rests in a secluded bungalow to regain control, after posters in Denver warned of death if money was not paid.

Los Angeles Ignace Paderewski Portland Ore Paderewski Munnicipal Hall Denver Black Hand Society

Police recover Chicago loot in Cincinnati trunks

Clothing and household goods valued at 1006 dollars allegedly stolen in Chicago were recovered in Cincinnati by Detective Ping. The items, packed in trunks and valises, were found at 315 East Fourth Street after Chicago police notified Cincinnati.

Chicago Cincinnati Ping East Fourth Street Ryan Pflug Fourth Street Ceterial Seine

Car Victim George Michael Worse After Collision

George Michael, musician, hurt in a Norwood street car crash Thursday night, reported to be more seriously injured. The year prior a con was killed by a train and his wife was struck by a street car, sustaining serious injuries.

George Michael Norwood

Will Insure Troops in Ohio Militia

Businessmen seek to insure members of the First Regiment of the Ohio militia for 1000 dollars each. Insurance would be paid to heirs in case of death whether in war, time of emergency, or other causes.

Ohio Militia

Attempted arson target on Roosevelt family home

In Roswell Georgia a mystery arson attempt targeted Bullock Hill home of Theodore Roosevelt's mother. Newspapers soaked in oil were found by resident Mrs. W E Baker against a door. a candle ignited oil but flames died. Cobb County sheriff sent bloodhounds but no trail was found.

Atlanta Bullock Hill Theodore. Roosevelt Roswell W. E. Baker Cobb Écurtty

Theater Usher Charged After Ejectee Assault

John A. Mahoney a 24 year old bookkeeper at the Queen City Club was ousted from the Colonial Theater on Fifth near Elm. Emery Smith an usher was held after Mahoney was later found with a scalp wound and blood poisoning risk doctors say. Mahoney lives at 3139 Goff Avenue Ludlow Ky Smith at 92 Clark Avenue Ludlow Ky city authorities say the case remains open.

John A. Mahoney Queen City Club Colonial Theater Fifth Elm Street Emery Smith Mahoney Smith Allen Ramsey Stegner Ecker Ellenreider Goff Avenue Clark

Engineer Hurt as Train Speeds on Express Run

Baltimore, Md January 1. Engineer J H Moxley lay unconscious with a fractured skull while the New York and St Louis express on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad sped with no one at the throttle. President Willard and other railroad officials were aboard. It is believed Moxley was struck by a piece of ice or rock.

Sportal Baltimore J. H. Moxley New York and St. Louis Express Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Willard Moxley

Missing Bonds Found After Street Car Discovery

George Nortmann of Norwood searched downtown for $15,000 in bonds missing from a Norwood National Bank package. The bonds were found in the overcoat pocket of a street car conductor who turned them over to the bank during the trip to Norwood.

George Nortmann Carter Street Norwood Norwood National Bank Bank Aeed Yy Pn Ion Sity

Islanders Mail Carriers Brave Iceboat Route Amid Perils

The Erney brothers of Marblehead, known as the island mail carriers, team with the Brady brothers under government contract to shuttle mail between the mainland and Lake Erie islands. They face ice, seas, and lifeboat dangers each winter, with payment of about $1,906 yearly. some residents doubt the pay for the risky work.

Terember Lake Erie Island Edward Albert Erney Marbiehead Brady Marblehead Tong Olcott Triple Erney Marbiehens Head

Light Company Fights For Contract Renewal

W. W. Freeman vice-president of Union Gas and Electric urged the light committee to extend the contract for ten years and argued the current 11 cent per kilowatt hour rate is a maximum while actual prices are lower. He said a new plant costing 7 to 10 million dollars requires a stable franchise. Bets on temporary franchise and physical valuation were debated as stockholders' interests and public needs were weighed amid court case notes.

W. W. Freeman Union Gas and Electric Company Light Committee of Council Light Company Freeman Cincinnati State Utilities Commission Ashur Edwards pCouncil Mullen

Agrees Judge Cannot Decide Thaw Sanity

Albany January 16 Attorney General Carmody presents final report arguing Judge Aldrich can only review extradition papers for regularity and legal form not Thaw's mental condition. Carmody maintains the federal authorities lack authority to rule on Thaw's sanity.

The Americas Albany Carmody Bia United States District Court Ludge Edward Aldrich New Hampshire KB. Thaw New York State Aldrich Felker New Bmampshire Thaw Thie Stita

Thaw Hearing Delayed to February in Extradition Case

The Thaw extradition hearing is postponed to February with an extension of 70 days granted to counsel. New York Attorney General Carmody has filed a brief, and the matter concerns a district of New Hampshire case with dates pending for a main hearing in February.

Yl Aldrich United States District of New Hampshire New

Receiver asked in suit against sport goods firm

In a filing with Judge Oppenhelt Superior Court McLean E B Remelin and wife seek injunction and receivership for Sporting Goods Co at 432 Main St. The petition alleges directors conspired to remove Remelin as secretary treasurer and to undervalue stock sale. A restraining order was issued against several individuals including Anne Bamilter and Albert Kiertak. The case set for Monday morning in Oppenheimers Superior Court.

Remelin Thos Hils Diréc Oe Ated Srt Ise Judes Oppenheimmer

Carl Brown Dead After Indigestion Collapse

Special to The Americas reports Carl Brown, chief Woutehant to General Coney, died in a hospital after a street collapse from acute indigestion while traveling from Massillon Ohio to the Capital in 2894. He owned a home at Glen Filen, California, and his wife, a daughter of General Cones, was divorced from him years earlier.

Americas Washington Jan Amy Carl Brown Woutehant Coney Massillon Ohio Brown Glen Filen California Cones

Rescue of 300 on Tiburon from near Fort McDowell

Wireless report from the Northwestern captain states the Pacific steamer Tiburon, after danger near Angela and Fort McDowell, may be floated. About 200 passengers were rescued and brought to safety by tugs tonight.

San Franciseo Northwestern Tiburon Ft. McDowell Angela

Man Robs a Boy Near Thirteenth Street Park

Third district police search for a white man who stopped a boy in Washington Park near Thirteenth street yesterday. The man took a two dollar bill from Lucy Pestl of 113 West Thirteenth street and asked the boy to run an errand, then disappeared.

Third District Harris Swoner Thirteenth Street Lucy Pestl West Thirteenth Street Washington Park Saan Ian

Mrs. Chas. Cook Dies at 73 in St. Leger Place Home

Mrs. Charles Cook, 73, wife of jeweler Charlie Cook, died at her home on St. Leger place after a period of illness. The funeral is set for Tuesday morning at HeSalee Church with survivors named as Charles, Albert, Sophité, Maria and Mrs. Dudiey Hazlitt.

Charles Cook Charlie Cook St. Leger Place HeSalee Church Charles Albert Sophité Maria Dudiey Hazlitt

Wife causes arrest of Raymond Holden in failure to provide

Raymond Holden a 24 year old butcher of 1009 Bankstreet was arrested last night on failure to provide charges. His wife Alice Holden of Lorain Ohio slowed the warrant. Holden will be taken back to Lorain today.

Raymond Holden Bankstreet Alice’ Holden Lorain Ohio Holden

Offspring of Canal Builders Assigned to Inspect Fortifications

The American government assigns Lt Albert H Acher and Lt George F Goethals to report on the Panama Canal fortifications. Both are sons of canal builders and are said to be the first Michigan officers trusted with such key work. Readiness for board approval will determine their records.

Panama “Canal Ceutenants George FL Goethals Albert Arphey Optondt dL

Playground urged for Oyler School

At a West End Improvement Association meeting residents urged creation of a playground at Oyler School and asked park commissioners to consider a traffic patrol at Eighth Street and State Avenue during peak hours. Complaints were raised about delays by railroad trams and the West End Public Library contract letting.

West End Park Commissioners Price Hill Eighth Street State Avenue Trafic

Norwood appoints new administration amidst reshuffle

The article notes John Nofseer resigning as city proprietor in Norwood while the new administration moves to replace Democratic holdovers. It describes the overhaul of personnel and the removal of the last Democratic appointees as the new regime takes shape.

John Nofseer Norwood Gether Otter Gearing

Boost for Cinci's claims boosts regional business hopes

Secretary of Agriculture Houston, a reserve dam organization member, told Washington the commission favors Cincinnati. He said it would be a lie to consider other cities for business and cites Cincinnati as a new center for southern and central western trade and banking.

Houston Reserve Dam Washington

Holy Name to Elect Annual Election Ceremony

The Holy Nicble Society of St Peter's Cathedral will hold its annual election on Sunday. Rev. M Mulvihitt has no opposition for spiritual director and Parker has no opposition for treasurer. Garrett Parke and M MacDonald are APR candidates for president.

Holy Nicble Society of St Peter's Cathedral M. Mulvihitt Parker Treas- Garrett Parke M. MacDonald

Chauffeur Burned When Gasoline Tank Exploded At Garage

A chauffeur employed by Daniel Hessburge was burned while pouring gas into a car tank at a Glenwood garage. The blaze and explosion damaged the automobile and the garage, causing an estimated loss of 1500 dollars. Both the chauffeur and another person were treated for injuries.

Wolliam Daniel Hessbure Glenwood Spelothe Burtis Kay

Cleveland Boys Held After Public Laying Incident

Otto Bewie and George Warmuth both aged 16 from Cleveland were found by police at a public location Thursday and held by juvenile authorities. The youths claimed they were wards of the Cleveland Juvenile Court and had “beat” their way to Cincinnati. Cleveland authorities were notified.

Otto Bewie George Warmuth Cleveland Cleveland Juvenil Clacinnigh Cletelana

False Pretense Charge In City Arrest

Robert E McKay a 30 year old salesman of 2680 Melrvad avenue was arrested late yesterday by detectives on a false pretense charge. George W Soanes of 1208 Myrtle avenue signed the affidavit alleging a $25 bad check. McKay was released on bond claiming the matter was a mistake and he would clear it up today.

Robert E. McKkay Melrvad Avenue Sevesth Elmo Schuerte Hueflets George W.soanes Myrtle Avenue Kay McKay

Fire destroys tobacco store in Rome incident

A fire on January 16 damaged a metal tobacco store on J Ly Reed, Wealey Street, Rome. The blaze started in the rear and quickly spread, destroying the shop and causing significant losses estimated around thirty thousand dollars. Fire officials investigated the cause.

Rome J. Ly Reed Wealey Reece Taplaly Fave

Room robbery report at 724 Bart Street

JRaward Battie reports his room was entered yesterday night and clothing valued at five dollars stolen from 724 Bart Street, police were notified.

Jraward Battie Bart Street

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