Urges haste in plans to abolish canal
The canal improvement movement presses for rapid action to replace the canal with a rapid transit line and boulevard from Dixamyth avenue to Mitchell avenue. Proponents say elimination of disease nuisance, bridge nuisances, and city division will raise property values enough to cover costs, with a new mall and parkways linking Burnet Woods.
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Aken
Ena
Mayer
Mitchell Avenue
Broadway
Plum
Dixamyth Avenue
Burnet Woods
Swain
Keasier
Dave
Cincinnati
German police raid tobacco trusts offices in Dresden
Special Cable reports police searched tobacco trust offices in Dresden under court authority. Authorities confiscated extensive documentary evidence detailing how trusts and factories controlled output and cigarette prices in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ards
United States
Trads
Ehmbina - Lien
Dresden
Charette Ac Y
Germany
Ina
Man Swindles Newsboy in City Street Scam
A man duped a newsboy in broad daylight near Fifth and Main. The suspect offered a saloon loan and used a 35 cent “security” item to take money. Police request witnesses to come forward.
Local Woman Accuses Caregiver of Fraud in Lexington
Nellie Hennepan of 602 Leg Seventh Street alleges a caregiver at Rivals Detective Greer’s operation defrauded her of 260 dollars during employment. The case involves Meise Bechanan, 96, of Wert SIth Street, who reportedly fought back.
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Meise Bechanan
Sith
Lexington
Rysom
Greer
Nellie ‘Hennepan
Leg Seventh Street
Butterfly Girl and She Rather Favors The Role
The article profiles Susanne Villa as a Butterfly type actress in the comedy Stop Thief. It praises her charm and appetite for gaiety and notes she would rather perform for lively crowds than quiet country outings. Readers are asked to choose her as a bite partner, with prizes for best answers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susanne Villa
Meiety
Miss Villa
Willa
The
Sulzer recounts start of fight over his governorship
Former Governor Sulzer testifies about clashes with Tammany Hall figures led by James W Murphy and Senator German. He accuses Murphy of pressuring canal board over bids and warns that Murphy said Sulzer would be ousted. Sulzer recalls a heated exchange over his bid to remain governor.
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The
Averillan
New York
William. Sulzer
Canal Board
Murs
Murphy
Snow
Alghany
Suizer
Alarpay Wald
Diarice
Labor groups seek change to lid law in city hearing
Central Labor Council will back a measure permitting saloons to stay open from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. at a public hearing before the Ways and Means Committee. The Ministerial Alliance opposes. Bartenders Union resists, citing 100 new jobs. Rev Seward leads the protest for dry forces while Cornell plans a referendum drive.
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Central Labor, Council
Ministerial Alliance
Cincinnati
Bartenders’ Union
Tsat
Seward
Ksipaintttee
Cornell
S.A
Columbus
Warne Bi Whee
League
Sharonville
Woman Seeks 5000 Damages After Dog Attack
Agha Larkin petitions Common Pleas Court for 5000 against Simeon Kaufmann owner of a bull dog at 715 Hopkins Street. She claims the dog bit her 20 times while in Kaufmann’s home, left her in City Hospital for 14 weeks and left permanent disfigurement.
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Agha Larkin
Simeon Kaufmann
Hopkins Street
Common Pleas Court
Which Kind of a Girl Do You Like
American urges readers to vote on which type of girl they prefer in Stop Thief a farce at the Grand next week. Two contrasting young women are portrayed and readers may send opinions for prizes from ten dollars to two orchestra seats by the deadline.
Dolls Find Space as Ohio Museum Plans Opening
The Ohio Methodist Institute prepares to open its new industrial museum next term with a Department of Printing. Daniel S Ronner will head the department in a move to showcase past and present machinery and scientific apparatus. The museum will debut during the annual week of exhibitions with dolls from the Cincinnati Custom House and a European doll collection linked to the Chamberlains’ archive and the Metropolitan Museum.
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Ohio Methaniba’ Institute
Applied Arts
Thin Tepe
Iistalied
Daniel 8 Ronner
Philadelphia
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Umt
Europe
Chamberlains
Metropolitan’ Museum
New York
Victims of Gas Fumes To Be Buried Today
Two bodies will be buried today in separate locations. Albert Walters of Norwood, an official of the Rebuhn Last company, and Mrs. Margaret Deckard of Columbus died from gas heater fumes in a Columbus rooming house. Walters to be buried at 1 pm in Dayton, Deckard at 1 30 pm in Columbus. Walters leaves a widow and two children. Deckard leaves two sons aged 12 and 16. Police say Walters was not drugged or robbed.
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Albert
Walters
Norwood
Rebhun Last
Margaret Deckard
Columbus
Ohio
Walter
Dayton
Deckard
Skull fracture fatality linked to freight accident
William Meier of 38 oR street died at the oy Hospital from a skull fracture and other injuries suffered December 24 when a freight car pipe rolled off a car at Eighth and the wherl. Coroner Foertmeyer to hold an inquest.
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William
Meier
Oy Hospital
Foertmeyer
Republicans Push Plan of Conservation in State House
Five bills aimed at public matters pass through the Ohio House as Republicans push conservation reform. Governor Cox’s stance on the Yellow bill remains unclear while lawmakers discuss county judge salaries and education text book provisions.
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Tienes
Xenia
Cox
Duffy
Lucas County
Ecatinanaone
Arnes
Hillmillen
Autemottic
Attack on American girls studying music abroad protest
The American Women's Club of Berlin calls a general meeting for next Wednesday to protest a libelous attack by a New York musical journal on American women singing in Europe and studying abroad. Mrs James W. Gerard will preside. The article alleges American girls in opera are sacrificed and harmed by their pursuit.
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Berlin
American Women's Club of
James W. Gerard
Musical Journal
New York
Europe
Germany
Damrose
Open Hotel for Working Men Near Mound Street
The Harrison hotel for working men ages 18 to 26 nears completion and will open early February on the north side of Seventh street east of Mound. W. C. Rakextraw from New York will run it. It aims to be a non sectarian charitable home with lounges billiards low rooms and a library in a shared foyer overlooking the spaces.
Divorce filing in Newport County court against Mrs Goelet
Special to The American Newport RI Jan 21 Mrs Robert Goelet formerly Miss Bisteeeees of Philadelphia seeks divorce on grounds of extreme cruelty misbehavior and wickedness. She asks custody of three children and support. First hearing set for Feb 16. The affair follows a long Newport summer. social notes mention the Grand Duke of Musats Alexander Mihalovitch as a guest.
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Newport
Robert Geelet
Miss Bisteeeees
Philadelphia
Newport County
Mre. Goelet
Grand Duke of
Musats
Alexander Mihalovitch
Admiral Howard Passed Over For Asiatic Fleet Command
Special to The Americas reports Rear Admiral Thomas Howard will not command the Asiatic fleet despite prior designation. He instead takes command of the Pacific fleet, following reprimand over a Carabao dinner incident. The change is blamed on deference to Filipino sentiment and President Wilson’s objections.
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Americas
Washington
Thomas Howard
Howard
Pacife
Waller
Cowles
Honard
Secret Daniels
Than
Ita
Cincinnati woman declines Peabody offer for new building plan
Mrs. Ann Gilchrist, head of Household Economics at the Kindergarten School, declines an offer from Peabody College for Teachers at Nashville. She will stay to continue efforts for a rotational college for women as Cincinnati University plans move the women’s building.
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Ann Gilchrist
Trong
Cincinnati University
Peabody College
Ni Tenn
Strong
Loan collector fined for assault in city case
Fred Libis, a loan collection agent living at 1348 Spring Street, was found guilty of assault and battery by Municipal Judge Alexander yesterday. He was fined $50 and costs for allegedly attempting to collect a loan from Fred William Messer of Ninth and Race streets.
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Fred Libis
Spring Street
Alexander
Fred William Messer
Ninth
Race Streets
Federation of Cadres halts general strike in Johannesburg
The executive committee of the Federation of Cadres tonight declared the general strike off in Johannesburg resolving to resume work under existing terms. Leaders said the decision aimed to restore order and protect workers' interests amid ongoing labor tensions.
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Johannesburg
Federation of ‘yYkades
Setrike
Death Notice for Walters at We Cometer Chapel
Walters partner Walters dies at age 52. Funeral service scheduled at We Cometer Chapel. Local obituary notes a family gathering and remembrance plans.
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Walters Ptnerss Walters
Gente
A. Lem
Submarine A-7 Found After Loss With Casualties
Divers located the submarine A-7 off Plymouth, England, at about 138 feet depth. The wreck was found after a surface clue from a diver aboard the Pygmy. The vessel disappeared during maneuvers, with two officers and nine men onboard.
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Breojal
Mymouth
England
Priday Iaat
Siac
Sol Wae
Pygmy
Auto Driver Suit Over $800 Damages Filed
Arthur Stamper filed a suit through attorney Albert F. Stern for personal injuries and $800 damages after an automobile driven by A. Howard Gilligan struck him on Walnut Street between Fourth and Pine on November 16.
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A. Howard Gilligan
Arthur Stamper
Fils
Albert FB. Stern
Pine
Walnut Street
Fourth and
Fite
Fire scare hits Norwood plant as shavings ignite
A brief blaze at the Norwood Sash and Door Company on Eochabees Avenue triggered alarms yesterday evening. Fire teams contained the flames, preventing a repeat of a recent Boss Washing Machine plant fire. No injuries reported.
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Norwood
Norwood Sash & Boor Company
On Avenue
Boss Washing Machine Company
Governor Cox declines to favor tax sharing plan
Delegates from the Ohio Municipal League urged Governor Cox to allocate a share of liquor and automobile taxes to cities. Cox refused to recommend changes until the next regular session, citing state revenue limits and debt. City officials warned cities face bankruptcy under the 1 percent tax cap.
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Cox
E. Mentage
Ohio Municipal League
Cincinnati
Henry T. Hunt
Taker
Cleveland
A. W. Morris
Alliance
J. J. Pottack
Economy Urged by Cincinnati School Head
Superintendent Randall J. Condon warns Cincinnati schools face a twofold shortage. The 1914 budget will be set on 38 cents per pupil instead of prior levels, despite an 11 percent rise in enrollment, forcing teachers and principals to rearm for tighter conditions and delaying planned new programs.
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Cincinnati
Randall J. Condon
Ans
Condon
Cintinnati
Clerks to Meet Friday Banquet Plans Discussed
The Cincinnati Hotel Association will decide the date and place of its annual banquet at a Friday meeting. The gathering is set for Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock at a hotel in the city.
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Cincinnnati Hotel of Association
Mery
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