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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1914

Page

12

City Officials Ask Resignations In Wave Of Departures

The article reports a broad request for resignations in the city government. It notes specific names including Geier and others and mentions changes in the engineering and distribution departments. It cites actions by Mayor Spicedesteurday and references officers like Robert Jones and Eugene Mestévier with assigned new posts or pending resignations.

Pew Robert Jone Pinkerton Spicedesteurday Netstey Bert Baldwin Stan He Hiller Nelson Eaky Lees Seria Fort Fosdick Nesta Eit Eugene Mestévier Aipdi Tarpiduice

JURY-PAGKINGS CHARGED TO JUDGE JURY-PAGKINGS CHARGED TO JUDGE

Special to Ebr Americas reports on the fourth hearing in Savannah involving Judge Emery Speer. Ex congressman Mitterly criticized committee methods as biased. Former U.S. Marshal John M Barnes testified Speer manipulated the grand jury by packing it with friends, and claimed 58 names were drawn from the jury box.

Macon Howard OB Peree Webb Speer Greene-Gaynor Savannah Harbor U.S John M. Barnes Barnes Speers

Food warrants issued for adulterated goods in city market

Warrants were issued yesterday for Charles A. Corey and others at 2178 Central Avenue 2181 Central Avenue Broadway and Second Street Canal and Main Streets accusing them of selling adulterated food. Authorities accuse coloring in noodles and watered oysters among alleged abuses.

Charles A. Corey A Tree of Friser Central Avenue J. Rector Broadway Secondtreet G oSturka Canal Main Streets

Fireside Girl Compared to Butterfly in Reader Letters

A long reader discussion from The American contrasts the Fireside girl with the Butterfly girl, presenting opinions from Mrs R L Ploto, Miss Lucy Alexander, Joseph F. Aleaver, Jack, and Loretta Stieng. Readers favoring the Fireside ideal praise quiet homeminded virtue and daily duties. Butterfly advocates celebrate gaiety and social ease.

Fireside Girl Compared With Butterfly In Love Choice

In a dated discourse, the Fireside girl is praised over the Butterfly as the superior companion in life’s race and ideals. Charles L. Wood of Union Central Building Cincinnati Ohio argues the Fireside embodies noble character and cherished ideals.

Royal Polae Fireside Butterfly Hood Charles L. Wood Union Central Cincinnati

Thie choles' Between Two Is An Easy One

Fragments show a garbled dialogue about choices and smooth sailing in a charity or gift exchange. Difficult to extract clear people places or events from the text. The readable parts suggest a simple comparative question with awkward spelling and phrasing.

Which Kind of a Girl Do You Like

Readers are asked to vote on which type of girl they prefer as two young women star in the farce Stop Thief at the Grand next week. Prizes range from $10 to two orchestra seats with voting limited to 100 words and sent to the Dramatic Editor, American, by Friday night.

Bella Frost Stip Miet Cohan Farris Giiery Misa Frost Susanne Willa Sher R. Ll. Ploto Fiat Plant’ ‘Building Norwood Bach Dramatic Editor American Aunt Jemima

Fireside Girl Aids in Troubled Times

Reports describe a Fireside girl offering comfort and undivided attention to those facing distress. Mention cites Miss E Lindsey and Anne Louise Jam of Cincinnati Ohio as involved.

Wwe Ineems Cuines E Lindsey Anne Louise Jam Cincinnati Ohio

Burial of Bishop Walden Aids Services in Cincinnati

The death of Bishop John Morgan Walden in Daytona Beach will be followed by a funeral in Cincinnati Monday morning at Walnut Hills Methodist Church. Prominent churchmen attend while Bishop William Anderson of Cincinnati will give the principal address, with Masonic ritual. Members of the Leington MoE Church are expected to attend.

John Morgan Walden Daytona Pia Cincinnati Walnut Hills Tors Hishop William , Anderson Cheinnall Leington Moe

Saloon Violation Defendant Fined for License Offense

A Ruff saloon operator from Stony Point Riverside was fined 200 plus costs after being found guilty of selling liquor without a license. Municipal Judge Alexander presided and Max Levi represented the defendant. Other cases including a res chargé against George Ruff were dismissed while several arrestees faced continuances for license-law violations.

Over Ruff George Ruff Stony Point Riverside Alexander Max Levi George Rulf John “Wade Spring Brees Avelue Charley Bia Central Avenue Bert Rich George Street Porter- Bruckner

False Pretense Charge Arrested Horse Dealer in Burlington

George Taube aged 43 a horse dealer living at Fifteenth and Vine streets was arrested by detectives and held for Burlington Kentucky authorities. He is alleged to have obtained money under fake pretenses in a horse trade.

George Taube Fifteenth and Vine Streets Burlington, Ky

Jury Deadlocks in Smokers Nuisance Trial

In Kenton Circuit Court the jury could not agree on the L. & I. Nailroad nuisance case against the Smoker defendants. The vote was eight to two in favor of acquittal, and jurors were dismissed after a hard fought trial. A related indictments trial resulted in a guilty verdict with abatement ordered, awaiting Court of Appeals decision. Commonwealth Attorney R. C. Williams moved for a new trial, to be retried March 10.

the, & Os Nailroad Tarde Tracys Court Vinterday Eix Aix Kenton L. &I .N. ‘Ailroad Court of Appeals Commonwealth R. C. Williams

Dairyman Fined for Impure Milk in Covington Court

Dudley dairyman Fred Requardt was fined 25 dollars and costs in Covington Police Court for selling impure milk after five samples failed to meet standards. Meat and Milk Inspector Crisler prosecuted the case.

Fred Requardt Dudley Pike Covington Crisler Requardt

Judge Buys Hickey Home on Madison Avenue

Covington real estate notes include the purchase of the B. J. Hickey homestead on Madison avenue by Judge Jeff Edmonds of the court. The exact price paid is not stated.

Covington B. J. Hickey Madison Avenue Jeff, Edmonds

Verdict directed in Scheben vs Wiedemann Co case

The damage suit of Bernard Scheben against Wiedemann Co of Newport was taken from the jury yesterday in Campbell County Circuit Court by peremptory instruction from Judge Yungblut. Scheben sought 37000 dollars for injuries claimed after a fall at the plant. Peremptory instructions cited contributory negligence by the plaintiff.

Bernard Scheben Wiedemann Co Newport Campbell Scheben Intiff

Attorney Morrow Sues Railroads in Federal Court

United States District Court in Covington heard a suit filed yesterday by Attorney Morrow against three railroads the L and N C and O and Southern Railway of Kentucky alleging 28 violations of the safety act. The complaint accuses unsafe coupling and other appliances endangering workers with potential $100 fines per conviction.

United States District Ea-Win “Morrow Covington Southern Railway Kentucky

Divorce Suit Alleges Abandonment in Kenton Circuit Court

Twuella Ireland files for divorce from Rollins CC claiming abandonment and failure to support herself and child. The couple wed in 1900 and she says she was abandoned in 1909. Kenton circuit court grants divorces for Margaret Wright from James Wright and Florence from Charles Bur om, amid decree issuance.

Twuella Ireland Kenton Rollins CC Ireland Margaret Wright James Wright Florence Charles Burom Dudam Dine

Clifton Plans Annexation of Finchtown Territory

Trustees seek legislation to annex adjacent territory including Finchtown with its distilling plant and Andrews Steel plant on the Licking river. A committee, with Attorney Hubbard Schwartz, will press an amendment and meet Highlands district representatives for aid.

District of Clifton Board of Hubbard Schwartz Finchtown Andrews Steel Licking River District of Highlands

Ludlow Ministers Seek Enforce Sunday Law

Members of the Ministerial Association of Ludlow led by Rev C Carl H White petition Mayor Charles F White and city officials to enforce the Sunday law. Protestant ministers and Christian Brotherhood members will meet at Covington Sunday afternoon to discuss closing saloons on Sunday.

Ministerial Association Ludlow C. Carl H. White Charles F. White Christian Brotherhood Covington

Protest Parade Maps Sunday Closing Law Response

Newport ministers and laymen arrange a street parade and mass meeting to protest the non enforcement of the Sunday closing law, signaling organized religious and civic action for change.

Ministerial Association

Taube Held in Boone County Case After Bond

George Taube of Cincinnati was brought to Covington by Detectives Sandford and Parker and released on bond. Sheriff Joh Aliixon held Taube on a Boone County warrant issued by Judge Cammack. The 1911 charge stems from an alleged wreck in a horse deal at Peters-

George ‘Taube Cincinnati Covington Sandford Parker Joh Aliixon Taube Cammack Boone County Ehreck Papi Peters

Gambler fined in Covington gambling case

Fred Hengehold of Covington was fined 300 by Judge Tracy for allowing gambling on premises at 38 Pike street. He promised the court to stop gambling as Frank Smith’s case, charged with suffering gaming, was set for trial in February.

Fred Hengehold Covington

Newport Briefs: Former Mayor Krlegers Critically Ill

Edward J. Krlegers once Newport mayor is critically ill at his home on East Tenth Street. The Campbell circuit court yesterday dismissed and settled the damage suit of Howard Marion against the South Covington and Cincinnati Street Railway Co. The plaintiff received $400 in damages. Wille Jurger, 12, of Dayton is mentioned in a fragment.

Edward J. Krlegers Newport East Tenth Street Howard Marion South Covington & Cincinnati Street Railway Co Campbell Wille Jurger Dayton Sian Emain Wi

Cincinnati Boosting Fund Rises on Early Pledges

Early contributions push Cincinnati convention promotion toward a $100000 goal. City and Chamber pledges include $20000 from city hall, $3000 from a Fifth Street figure, and several $500 gifts. Publicity will feature moving pictures of city spots and industry, with volunteers canvassing all sectors to recruit participation.

Cincinnati Chamber of Apr Pyre Fifth Street Chamber of Commerce Desclaire

Hidden funds found in aging estate case

Mrs Amora Gross of West Fork Road Green township preserved 3065 dollars in a cupboard cup for 22 years. She added 160 dollars yearly rent. In probate court she noosed 4600 dollars to Lueders. The original 2000 dollars was part of her husband’s estate. She lived frugally on a small farm income.

Amora Gross West Fork Road Green Township

Burton Opposed to Federal Ownership in Alaska Rail Bill

In Washington on January 22 the Senate debated government ownership of railroads tied to the Alaska railroad bill. Senators Williams Chamberlain Pittman and Lurten spoke for and against. a vote on the Alaska bill was scheduled for tomorrow.

Americas Washington Senate Alaska John Sharp Williams Mississippi Chamberlain Oregon Willams Mississippi River Pittman Nevada Lurten Obis

Novel Libels Middleburg Says Lawyer Requests Action

Matt Wood a Woolworth Building lawyer asks District Attorney Whitman to arrest Bouck for criminal libel over Bouck s novel The Mixing which portrays Middleburg Schoharie County as a cadet community of sheeplike ants. Assistant District Attorney Perkins will review the work to decide if action is warranted.

New York Botck White Matt Wood Woolworth Whitman Bouck Middleburg Schoharie County Matt Yale Harvard Astondoy Perkins Wood

Driver Henry Rolming Injured in Collision at Gilbert and Division

Roiming 88, driver for Alland Coal, living at Sixth and Gilbert, was thrown from his wagon when struck by a southbound Gilbert avenue car at Division and Gilbert avenues. He sustained a sprained back and was seriously injured, possibly fatally.

Henry ,Rolming Alland Coal Company Sixth and Gilbert Avenue Division Gilbert Avenues Roiming

Bogus Check Passed at Linderman Hardware

James West, a Cincinnati University student, passed a bogus check at Linderman Hardware, 2620 Vine Street, obtaining $10 for a gas lamp after tendering a $15 check. Police were notified.

James West Cincinnati University Linderman Hardware Vine Street

Look for Lost Relative in Cincinnati Search Effort

Chief of Police Copelaw received a communication from Sidney Bradley relatives in Oldham Lancashire England. They say he left home for Cincinnati and request the local department aid in the search.

Copelaw Sidney Bradley Oldham Lancashire England Cincinnati

Beardsley and Fussy Taken Into Court

Special to The American Jamestown N Y details a case where Edward Beardsley, an outlaw, shot John Putnam the overseer of the poor. Beardsley, described as a fussy prisoner, demanded a 24 hour hearing and was arraigned before Justice Harry M Young. The Beardsley children were sent to Seville Pa with their grandmother Edith Austin. Edna Pior, who helped Beardsley defend, spent the night in a county alms house.

Jamestown Chautauqua County Hac Ted Edward Beardsley Outlaw John Putnam Hutnam Beardsley Beirdsley Justice of the Peace Harry M. Young Bator Seville Edith Austin Edna Pior

Goelet Leaves City Amid Divorce Suit

Robert Goelet, sued for divorce from Elsie Whelen Goelet in Newport on grounds of extreme cruelty and misbehavior, could not be found in New York City. Paper service completed, he has not replied. officials say he is out of town from his Fifth Avenue home.

New York Robert Goelet Newport Elsie Whelen Goelet Fifth Avenue

Hospital Gears For Victim Identity After Elm Street Assault

City Hospital staff work to identify a Black man who was attacked yesterday at Sixth and Elm streets. The victim suffered a fractured skull from a blow to the back. William Eastman, a Black man, was later arrested.

Sixth Elm William Eastman

Hospital Drives Funds for Annex at German Deaconess

Directors of the German Deaconess Hospital on Clifton avenue plan a campaign to raise from 100000 to 250000 dollars. The drive will start Sunday at the English Lutheran Church on 1210 Nace street as the crowded hospital needs money to build an annex.

Clifton Avenue Nace Street

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Geier Lucy Alexander Underwood Price Mill Josep F. Aleaver Fort Thonine Jack Cea Rees Rees Eat A Clear .Donsediste Oo Comnunian’: Todo. Court Ae Ao: Eer John Viene Pees Vatreeti Meindful Butterly Loretta Stieng Main Street Reading Mise Sussane Bernard Wessel Laure Strent Lelia Frost Fireside Girl Bury Bishop Walden Ovington Americary Ninth Madison Streets Newport Ofice Seventh and Saratoga Streets Dairyman Judge Hickey U. 5 Sues Railroads ASK ‘Lid Gambler Newport Briefs Burton Che Gobn Shillite Company Jemima Goelet Institute of Applied Arts Oaie Mechanics Pplice John L. Shearer Office DESHI THE Berlin Onde L. C. Hill Carew Room
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