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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1914

Page

8

Gleaks Lose Court Fight to Keep Jobs

Court denies mandamus sought by former Gleaks employees to hold civil service protections. Judge Polith rules Civil Service act may shield employees, with two year limits. further legal actions may pursue constitutionality questions and new attacks by City Solicitor’s office.

Gleaks Mandanus Ee Ee Polith Court Ates Eens Lian Siete Civil Service Act Oumme Pugh Fidioenle Adda

Southern cities praise Cincinnati chamber in telegraph hail

Telegrams from Knoxville and other southern boards of commerce congratulate Cincinnati on its diamond jubilee and Dieterie's election to the presidency. Messages affirm friendship and cooperation as trade expansion trips by the chamber are planned across the region.

Chamber of Commerce Knoxville Board of Commerce George F. Dieterie Cincinnati J. W. Brownlee

International maritime treaty seals wide ship safety pact

A comprehensive future pact signed by representatives of the United States Great Britain Australia Canada New Zealand France Germany Italy Spain Sweden Norway Belgium and Austria aims to reduce sea perils by limiting speed and ensuring safe maneuvers. The convention awaits home government ratification and becomes effective February 15.

Fs Coberes United States Great Britain Australia Canada New Seasland France Germany Italy Spain Sweden Norway Belgium Piablee

Opened Safe Robbery At Tin Plate Company Office

Police investigated a weekend safe robbery at the American Shell Tin Plate Company office in the Trust building. The thief, who appeared to know the combination, took stamps and about $100 in cash while touching no other areas.

American Shell’& ‘Tin Plate Company T-ton “Trust Tate Gise

Trustee Porter to Speak at Public Library Tonight

Washington T Porter trustee will speak at the public library tonight on The Cincinnati Southern Railroad the only railroad in the world owned by a municipality. The talk will cover the system’s structure ownership and implications for local governance.

Washington T.porter Cincinnati Southern Railroad

Congressman's Fight Sparks House Hearing Chaos

Kentucky Representative Ben Johnson clashed with Washington attorney John Shields in a House District of Columbia committee room. A brawl ended with Johnson bloodied and shouting for his gun as others restrained the melee and cleared the chamber.

Washington Ben Johnson Kentucky House Committee On District of Columbia John KR. Shields John Goh Washington Fire Department Johnsen Shields Johnson Shicis Wilson Setts Congress Pennsylvania

Provident Bank Reelects Officers and Directors

At the stockholders meeting the Provident Bank reselected officers B M Kroger president Leo J Van Lahr first vice president E W Jewell second vice president J E Hodge secretary treasurer and Harry Wehmer L H Bill and Julius A Reif as assistants to Hodge The board of directors includes B H Kroger Si¢ Freiberg B V Wiberh Jett Livingston J E Hodge H J Gordon Subrthan Frank D Brown O Bickman A G Schwartz M J Kaits van John Jr Gilligan Ge Gehier Judson Hirthen Leo J Van Lahr William Stewart John Mi Fanger and E W Jewel

Umcers Aas Gt Yap Et Semet Savings Banka ‘Company B. MH. Kroger Leo. J. van Lahr E. W. Jewell J. E. Hodge Harry Wehmer L. H. Bill Julius A. Reif Hodge

Report Held Up Six Months Prompts Inquiry

City Solicitor Schoenle stated yesterday that he expects to begin an inquiry soon to learn why the report of State Examiner Mose Blay, dated July 1 1913, was held up for almost six months, with officials at city hall blaming the state auditor. Bilao said he would submit another report soon containing more sensational charges.

Schoenle Mose Blay City Hall Schoente Bilao

Farmer Victim of Accidental Shot in Indiana

John Ray a farmer aged 933 died in Vevay Indiana after an accidental gun discharge. He had returned from a hunting trip and leaned against a cistern when the gun discharged striking him in the abdomen. Police briefly considered murder until Ray regained consciousness before dying tonight.

Vevay Ind John Ray Bun Ray

City Food Inspection Chief assails markets report

Dr. R B Blume of the food inspection department criticizes the annual findings on market food handling. The past year saw $216 659 26 worth of condemned food including $82 155 95 of gas seized. Thirteen thousand seven hundred twenty six dairies were inspected with a recommendation to pasteurize all milk to curb tuberculosis risk.

R. B. Blume Yicars Food Inspection Department Lanfis

Gas Explosion Strikes Stock Yards Hotel Parking Repair

A gas explosion at the Stock Yards Hotel on Spring Grove Avenue caused occupants to flee while workers repaired a basement gas pipe. No injuries were reported as Edward Treller turned off the gas before lighting a fire. A still alarm was activated.

Stock Yards Spring Grove Avenue Edward Treller Treker

Commissioners to Meet Board of Park Commission

The Board of Park Commissioners will hold their regular meeting in room at their offices 2005 Gilbert Avenue. Attendees are expected to discuss agenda items and official actions for the park system.

Park,Com Glibert Avenue

Schiff firm loses it Baldwin sale in 1911 evidence

Schiff testified in a $590000 to $900000 suit by broker George H. Robinson against Baldwin Locomotive Works president Albion B Johnson. Robinson seeks commission for the sale. Schiff recalled an understanding that negotiations would not terminate without mutual consent. Schiff proposed a $25 million cash offer and $5 million in common stock in the reorganized company.

Win Locomotive ‘Works Drexel & Company and White, Weld & Company N. York Schiff George H. Robinson Albn B. Johnson Baldwin “Locomotive Works Robinson Baldwin Works Baldiff Sehhiff

Ousted Detectives May Get Back Jobs

Rumors circulated of changes in the police and detective force with several former detectives named as possible returns to patrol duty. Nine patrolmen listed include Kris Leppert William Hill Albert Sweeney Emmett Kincaid Louis Houillon Lou Harnold John Schnucks Ben Grand Richard Reed. The present detective force could be reduced to patrolmen as many seek plain clothes postings.

Holmes Columbus Hunt Administration Kris Leppert William ©. Hill Albert Sweeney Emmett Kincaid Louis ‘Houillion Lou Harnold John Schnucks Ben Gratand Richard Reed Detective

Pupil's Death Attempt From Tincture of Iodine At School

A Bruni cardi at pupil, grieving over delayed graduation, drank tincture of iodine at school. A classmate intervened, snatching the bottle after the student declared she could not graduate this spring. The incident followed a tense moment as the friend tried to stop the act.

New York

Missionary J Frank Cottingham Departs for Philippines

Rev J Frank Cottingham and his wife from Milan Indiana depart for the Philippine Islands to resume missionary work. Before leaving he donated a collection of curios gathered during his earlier sojourn to the Moore's Hill College museum.

Americas Lawrenceburg Ind J. Frank Cottingham Milan Philippine Islands Cottingham Moores Hill College Islands

Principals Meet on New Rules This Afternoon

All Cincinnati school principals asked to attend a meeting this afternoon at council chamber called by Superintendent Condon. The purpose is to explain several new rules to the principals.

Cincinnati Council Carmother Condon

Club to Indorse Muster in Hyde Park Company

The North Hyde Park Business club plans to back a four man muster in a new First Regiment company at Hyde Park. The muster is set for Wednesday night at the Hyde Park Masonic Hall.

North Hyde Park

Market Mood Mixed as President’s Tone Influences Rail Outlook

A shaky stock and grain market session followed cautious notes from the President’s message. Analysts flagged potential effects on railroad policy and freight rates, with Wall Street awaiting clearer guidance on transport and monetary relief.

Business Men Club agenda and regional bank talks in city

Notes show Elwin Te Seabrook and E W Edwards discussing the National Association of Sheet Metal Contractors convention in June. Business Men's Club committees meet on park improvements and a regional bank. Day ton Obie contact plans a large exhibit for the Manufacturers Permanent Exposition building. first meeting of new Chamber directors to name committees.

Mens Club Prsident E. W. Edwards Busines Men‘s Club Penged Bieines Men of Cincinnati Electrica Dayton Obie

River Levels Report From Cincinnati To Kansas City

The compiled river gauge readings show varied levels across multiple cities with several rising trends. Notable values include Cincinnati at 15.6 feet and Cairo at 267, with many stations indicating falling levels while others rise or stay steady.

Cincinnati Franklin Greensboro Pittsburg Wheeling Parkersburg Radford Hinton Kanawha Falls Charleston Point Pleasant Huntington Wie Lampon Catlettsburg Portsmouth Maysville Louisville Evansville Nashville Chattanooga Cairo Kuk Kansas City

Many Bishops to Attend Jubilee of Right Rev Box

A twenty fifth anniversary celebration for the consecration of Right Rev. Box Vincent and T. D. Bishop of Southern Ohio will feature a notable group of bishops. Included are Bishops Reese of Columbus Whitehead of Pittsburg Leonard of Ohio Burton of Lexington and Van Vuren of Porto Rico.

Box, Vincent T. D Ohio Reese Columbus Whitehead Pittsburg Leonard Burton Lexington, Ky van Vuren Porto Rico

Death by self infliction of David Poseste in North Bend

The inquest records indicate that David Poseste of North Bend ended his life by shooting himself in the temple as an apparent act to end suffering from grip. The investigation references Foertmeyer and Pearson in connection with the case.

David Poseste North Bend

Live Stock and Grain Markets Reported in Early American News

Market brief notes live stock and grain trends with price movements across corn wheat and hay. Reports from Chicago Milwaukee and other centers show prices, arrivals, and market activity amid uncertain gold and money rates.

Grain Markets Show Quiet Steady Prices Amid Mixed Quotes

Wheat market remained quiet and steadier with little change. Corn trade stayed easy yet steady with subdued activity and several price markers such as No 2 yellow and No 2 mixed reported in sparse terms.

Cincinnati Grain Inspection Report Notes Wheat Types

Grain inspection figures for Wheat show multiple grades and tonnages with prices and percentages. Entries list No 2 mined No 4 yellow and other varieties with mixed clover and timothy values, plus stated prices such as 110.50 and 18.90 per ton.

Pring Bertey Grede Tore Timothy R Cie Gribe Pere Shiais Mane Tay A. Thmethy Jutet Gover Clover DS Tong Lover Matimotty Vaisay

Hog Prices Rise as Receipts Decline Across Midwest Districts

In Louisville and St Louis and Chicago markets, hog receipts are estimated near 14 000 and 185 head with prices higher around 4 75 to 8 60 per cwt. Cattle receipts rise to about 6 900 with a steady market while overall demand remains cautious across regions. News from Chicago and Louisville notes mixed activity and a general tendency toward steadiness despite fluctuating orders.

Louteville Jean Jes Ameriren

Fragmentary Market Notes Disrupt Local Trades

A scrambled OCR page from a New York market report lists scattered items including creamer, packages, and various goods. The legible text hints at pricing and stock, with several unreadable segments affecting sale details and vendor names.

Unclear OCR Reading Notes on Poultry Market Prices

Fragmented text shows garbled data about poultry items, prices, and weights. Names and places are unreadable, with references to turkeys, geese, guinea fowl, and per dozen or per head pricing, typical of a market listing.

Fragmentary note on recipes and materials list

Fragmentary OCR reads terms about tallow prime elite TY T%c country OHS ome and Brown Dae yellow 6% O% white hen Gear fae. Mentions calfekins 6 ane sated Caweehed ie rea aur Bate and Linseed rw in telied. Appears to be a jumbled blend of ingredients, measurements, and product names with no clear event or narrative.

America Toledo Milwaukee Baltimore Turkey Amerthen Peoria Janu Sweriven Laverpes

Market Prices for Various Goods in New Orleans Area

The notice lists prices for items such as white and yellow onions, powdered substances, teas, and dried fruits in New Orleans area markets. It mentions candles and fellow refined motives, with prices in various fractions and notations, reflecting a fragmented historical trade listing.

Meats and Dried Beef Prices From Local Market List

A scanned price list shows various smoked and pickled meats with figures for shoulders, hams, bellies, and dried beef. Entries reference New York cuts and common meat names with per unit or per pound prices and occasional percentages.

Lac Stort Rite York New York

Fragmentary Tobacco Trade Prices and Quantities

OCR fragment reports various tobacco lot details with weights hogsheads and pounds, prices per ton, and filler materials. Mentions manufactured fillers and common trash values, with scattered references to a pier, crates, and mule or vessel handling terms. Data appears inconsistent and partially unreadable.

Whisky Sale Records Document Contested Price

An OCR fragment notes a whisky sale with 422 barrels sold at 1.35 pounds per gallon as a stated basis. The text is incomplete and lacks clear dates or names.

Grocery Prices and Produce Listings in California Market

A fragmented OCR transcription lists various produce prices and items. Apples Paney 45, oranges Florida and California navels, grapes frettes, beets New Orleans, cabbages, cauliflower, carrots, cucumbers, kale, and potatoes with inconsistent figures and misspellings. The column reads like a local grocery price roundup with brand names and per unit costs, lacking complete consistency.

California Florida Creubettvest Galery Cuevarbers Goa Sane

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