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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1914

Page

14

Masonic Tribute Follows Walden Funeral Procession

John M Walden body arrives as Cincinnati Masons Past Grand Commanders and Trinity Council receive the casket. Delegations form in line as hearse departs Central Avenue to Fourth Street toward Norwood funeral home. Burial plans list Walden apartments Alexandra Building and Walnut Hills Methodist service with Past Grand Commander James Wilison and Thomas Kite as pallbearers.

John M. Walden Canaonon Cincinnati Manselman Trinity Council of MaSone Tidge Central Avenue Fourth Street Norwood Wlertaker Walden Apartments Alexandra Walnut Hills I Tohn Willison Thomas Kite Jones Post G Ak

Fragmentary Transcript From Grand Jury Proceedings

A garbled report outlines a grand jury session with witnesses including a deputy and inspector. The text shows multiple corrupted names and phrases, mentioning a commissioner and ongoing testimony about a building project and related progress, but many details are unreadable.

Mrs Elliott Tells Time at Felsett Visit

Mrs Elliott plans to stay in her home at Felsett until next week as she recovers from illness and anticipates further international events. The statement notes she will not attend engagements in the interim.

Suspect Denied Murder Charge in WV Case

Louis Garner, an African American man, was arrested after a street fight at 217 McFarland Street. He denied the West Virginia murder warrant when questioned by Chief of Detectives Ryan and officers Frank, Fiora, and Teigheder. He is being held on suspicion.

Louis Garner Frank Fiora Teigheder Ryan West Virginia McFarland Street Mia Hiram Baker Polic Garber

Automotive maker seeks Cincinnati site with chamber support

A new manufacturing company looks for a Cincinnati location with cooperation from the Chamber of Commerce. No definite site details will be released until a suitable location is found. Forty eight sites are under consideration.

Cincinnati Chamber of ‘Commerce

Warship officer loses rank over Vera Cruz disaster

Navy court martial finds Henry A. Fieldwill and Benjamin G. Barthalow responsible for the Louisiana accident at Vera Cruz. Fieldwill is reduced in rank for hazarding the ship. Barthalow awaits final findings as navigator. Losses estimated between five thousand dollars. Findings not yet reported to the secretary.

Washington Jat Louisiana Vera Cruz Aumyst Sayed Bibbenant oBejamin G. Barthalow

Marriage of Prince Philip and Actress Henriette Hohenlohe

Berlin report states that Prince Philip of Hohenlohe married Henriette Cindra, a 28 year old Vienna actress, last August rather than awaiting an impending ceremony. Philip Ernst, fifth Prince of Hohenlohe Schillingfuerst, born June 6 1553, had previous marriage to Princess Charlotte of Pstandland, who died in 1912.

Berlin Philip of

Dr Bogen to Speak at Jewish Tuberculosis Talk

Dr Bogen will deliver the address Tuberculosis Among the Jews at the first 1914 open meeting of the Peoples Auxiliary of the Jewish Consumptives Relief Soviets. The session is set for Sunday February 4 at the Whittier Street Rabbath Sehot on Reading Road and Whittier Street.

Whittier Street Reading Road Whittier Boris Bogen

Bryan view echoes in modern trust reform

George W. Perkins, back from Panama, cites President Wilson's plan to end interlocking directorates as a re arrangement of Bryan's 1908 trust remedies. He believes the idea would not aid courts, arguing that public fear stems from business evils, not size, and calls the issue central to the debate.

New York George W. Perkins Parnama Wiigon Mr. Bryan North Bryan Truate Ee Trade Commission Perkin

Merging of two city departments approved by council

The council approved an ordinance to merge the Bureau of Information and Complaints with the Bureau of Efficiency into a single department named Information and Research. A chief earns 2499 dollars and an assistant 2600 dollars. The vote followed debate over abolishing certain positions. a test vote on rules failed. An open hearing of the Ways and Means Committee was scheduled after the meeting.

Edward Overbeck Scott Small Ways and Means Committee Ecb Agelepratecen Egnaker

Suburban Police Stations Visit by City Officials

Mayor Bpiegel and Safety Director Holmes toured four suburban fire stations yesterday afternoon to inspect conditions and become acquainted with operations at the branches.

Bpiegel Holmes

Woman Fires Shotgun at Intruder in Newport Home

Mrs. Michael Scheben of 122 West Fourth Street Newport woke to a forced shutter and fired her shotgun at an intruder. The blast tore the window sash as the man fled into darkness. Patrolman Swope investigated and crews searched unsuccessfully. her husband was away with Fire Company No. 1.

Michael “Scheben West Fourth Street Newport

Deputies Assigned to New U S Deputy Position

Former state senator W T Vaters of Butler Pendleton county J A Barton of Newport and A Thompson of Augusta Ky assumed duties as deputy United States collector. The new deputies receive 1600 dollars a year plus 600 dollars for expenses.

W. T. Vaters Butler Pendleton County J. A. Barton Newport A. Thompson Augusta United States

Covington Dance Tonight At Odd Fellows Hall

The Covington Municipal dance will be held tonight at Odd Fellows Hall. The Women’s Civic Commission directs the event and invites the public to attend. Arrangements seat all spectators on the stage.

Covington Odd Fellows’ Hall Women's Civic Commission

Coyne Assault Case Adjourned in Tracy Court

The Coyne brothers Phillip Pete and Anthony were charged with assault and battery and the case was continued to February 34 in Judge Tracy's court.

Tracy Phillip Pete Anthony Coyne

Schoolhouse Shortage Forces New Pupils to Seek Space

Superintendent Slass of the ovinc ton schools seeks a building to house 85 new high school pupils who passed examination and are without room at the high school. If a suitable space is not secured, the pupils must continue study in graded schools.

Slass Ovincton Schools

Accused Newport Saloon Proprietor and Bartender Granted Case Continuances

John Brown, owner of a Newport saloon at 417 York street, and Edward Stevens, a bartender, were arraigned in county court after Thursday arrests on a warrant by Mayme Maddux. On defense motion they received a continuance to next Monday morning and were remanded to jail with bonds of 6000 and 2500 dollars respectively. The complaint alleges mistreatment of the prosecuting witness.

John Brown York Street Newport Edward Stevens Gosney Mayme Maddux Rink Seventh York Streets Brown Stevens

Sisters Sued Over Barricade and Damages in Latonia

John W. Hamlin sues Lucy and Ella Connelly in the Kenton Circuit Court alleging the sisters drove workers from his Latonia premises on Taylor avenue and threatened to destroy improvements. He claims a barricade before his window and seeks an injunction plus 200 damages.

Yeaterday Kenton John W. Hamlin Lucy Ella Connelly Ham-Ana Taylor Avenue Latonia Hamlin

Parka to Meet Gerhardt in 200-Ball Pool Match

Local talent Joe Parka from Central Covington will face Al Gerhardt of Cincinnati in a 200 ball pool duel at Chick Waters' place in Central Covington this Mundey afternoon.

Joe Parka Central Covington al Gerhardt Cincinnead Mundey Chick Waters’ Place

Covington Residents Push Viaduct Plan on Twenty First Street

Central Covington residents form an association to urge a viaduct at Twenty first Street. The project aims to improve the main outlet to the town, currently crossing multiple railroad tracks. They plan to petition the City Commissioners to address the issue with railroad officials.

Centra Covington Twenty First Street

Local court awards damages in several cases

In Judge Tracy s court Louis Marx & Bros Co was awarded 369 50 against Ida Berry with personal property sale at 107 West Fourth Covington. Terrill McCormick vs L N Railway ended with defendant verdict and McCormick to recover 6124. Judge Starbenon s division Kenton Circuit sees a judgment for plaintiff 1126 in Wittem T vs South Covington Street Railway with a July injury and suit for 11600 damages.

Tracy Louis Marx & Bros. Co Ida Berry West Fourth Street Covington Terrill McCormick L. & N. Railway McCormick Starbenon Kenton Eurr Ent Wittem T South Covington Trowbridge

Bank’s Bid Accepted for Newport City Funds Depository

Newport City Commissioners accepted the bid from the Newport German Nations Bank as city funds depository. Bank will handle daily balances and time deposits for one year at an interest rate stated.

Newport City Newport German Nations] Bank Con

Judge Curtails Prizes at Covington Country Store Show

Judge Edmonds of Covington issues orders banning prize giveaways and raffles at country store performances. The ruling labels these practices unlawful and requires managers to cease such activities.

Mass Meeting Urges Sunday Closing of Saloons

A Covington Ministerial Association mass meeting is set for tomorrow at 2 30 pm at the Madison Avenue Baptist Church. Prominent speakers will discuss enforcing Sunday closing of saloons.

Ministerial Association of Covington Madison Avenue Baptist Church

Judge grants Mayme Smith divorce in Kenton Circuit Court

Judge Tracy awarded Mayme Smith a divorce from Howard C. Smith and granted custody of their child in the Kenton Circuit Court. City Solicitor Schmits travels to Lexington to discuss proposed amendments to commission form government for second class cities. Park board members and city commissioners toured ice parks to identify needed improvements for the year.

Tracy Kenton Mayme Smith Howard C. Smith Schmits Lexington Ansidy Park Board

Baxter Must Serve Years in State Pen

In Columbus a criminal court jury sentenced former Lima city treasurer and ex state bank examiner Clem Baxter to the state penitentiary for theft. The judge deferred pronouncement, Baxter protested justice as he blamed prosecutors, recounting February 26, 1912, cash embezzlement at Columbus Savings and Trust Company.

Colomnae Berean Cincinset Americas Columbas Ohio Filey Neon Judes Thomas M Bigper Clem Baxter Lima State Bank State Penitentiary Judes Brewer Evidernte Raster Paxter Columbus Savings and Trust Company

Judge Speer Trial Drama Sparks Georgia Hearing

The fifth day of the trial hearing on United States Judge Emory Speer in Macon Georgia featured Chairman Webb of the Congressional Investigating committee and defendant Ackerman delivering charges. Ackerman alleged mental defect since 1997 and criticized Speer as Edwards spoke of spirituality and jealousy.

Macon United States Emory Speer Georgia Webb Congressional Investigating Committee Ackerman Judge Speer Jane Speer

Admirals Praised Speeches to The Americas

Washington January 23 Secretary of the Navy Daniel writes Admiral Cowles praising his management on the west coast of Mexico while transferring him to Asiatic waters. The message addresses concerns over a supposed demotion after Admiral Howard’s reprimand tied to a dinner joke about Philippine policy.

Americas Washington Cowles Asiatic Mexico Admiral Cowles Admiral Howard

Wolf hunt in park prompts post office official note

Park workers in Ault Park hunted a gray wolf reported to have attacked Charlies Keck a Cincinnati post office clerk and his dog. Residents near the park claim sightings while zoo wolves remain accounted for and no sheep losses reported.

Estates seeks receiver for Stevens Automobile firm in court

Amanda Musselmann administratrix of Beverly Musselmanns estate asks the Insolvency Court to appoint a receiver for Stevens Automobile company. She states the Common Pleas Court awarded $3 000 damages to the estate for Beverly Musselmanns death, but the claim remains unpaid.

Amanda Musselmann Beverly W. Musselmann Stevens Automobile Company Common Pleas Court Beverly Musselmann

Fourth of July Pageant Planned at Cincinnati Park

PLAN PAGFANT ON FOURTH The Fourth of July Carnival Association plans a historical pageant of the United States at the Cincinnati ball park next Fourth of July. A $100 donation for a safe and sane Fourth was received from the Fire Yadenage Club. Mise M. Loutee Armstrong of the Cincinnati Woman's Club is the screeee of the pageant idea.

United States Cincinnati Ball Park Fire Yadenage Club Mise M. Loutee Armstrong Cincinnati? Woman's Club

Sent to Reform School for Theft by Kenton Court

Frank Tattman, 17, was ordered sent to the state reform school yesterday by Judge Cleary of the Kenton Juvenile Court. Tattman was charged with stealing jewelry from Charles Meyer and Ernest Lind, Je.

Frank Tattman State Reform School Cleary Kenton Juvenile Court Telttman Charles Meyer Ernest Lind

Local Marriage Licenses Reported

The record lists Marion Paponta, 24, and Ode Providence Re, 18, of 308 West Sixth Street, and Taran Beroves, 18, of Central Avenue, with Pee Dovanovicy, 28, of Avenue, as new marriage license holders.

Marion Paponta Perinat Ode Providence Re Sixth Street Taran Beroves Central Pee Dovanovicy

Secretary Wilson proposes test to bar aliens from U.S. army

Secretary of Labor Wilson suggested in a letter to Speaker Clark that excluding aliens unable to pass the army recruit physical could curb immigration. He noted not addressing the Japanese land law dispute and urged exceptions for existing treaty agreements in legislation. The plan was sent to the House immigration committee.

America Washington Wilson Clark United States Army Spe Department of Labor Asia Connie Aclle Yy House Committee On Immigration

Pellagra Menace Prompts Call for Government Aid

Special to The American reports Surgeon General Blue warning pellagra has grown into a national menace since 1907 with cases in 44 states. He urges appropriations to fund a hospital study in the South and a comprehensive inquiry into all phases of pellagra. He cites sewerage issues and varied food sources as factors, warning of wider spread if neglected.

Washington McAdoo Blue United States Publc Health Service Surgeon-General

Bowdle Declines Radium Hospital Action for Cincinnati

Congressman Stanley Bowdle informed Charles Hebble of the Chamber of Commerce that he will take no steps toward securing a radium hospital for Cincinnati. Bowdle said no sufficiently definite plan has yet developed to justify action.

Stanley Bowdle Charles Hebble The Chamber of Commerce Cincinnati Bowdle

Picture Men Will Bowl

The Cleveland moving picture men will bowl a match game with the Cincinnati exhibitors during the convention of the Motion Picture Exhibitors League in Cincinnati on January 27 28 and 29.

Cleveland Moving Picture Men Cincinnati Motion Picture Exhibitors League

Embezzler Suspect Bound Over by Municipal Judge

Albert Kennedy of Terrace Park was bound over to the grand jury on embezzlement charges by Municipal Judge Fox. Insurance man J. M. Sears caused Kennedy's arrest.

Albert Kennedy Terrace Park Fox J. M. Sears Kennedy

Ohio National Guard to award prizes for top marksmen

A general order from Adjutant General Wood in Columbus allocates fifty dollars in cash prizes for the three highest scorers in a special regimental shoot across all Ohio National Guard regiments. The top shooter will receive 25 dollars, the second 15, and the third 10.

Columbus Bureau Clecienst! Americas Columbus Ohio Ohio National Guard Wood

Suffragists Sell Ball Tickets in Manhattan Parade

White clad members of the Woman's Political Union plan a January 31 ball at the Seventy fifth Regiment Armory. They march along Fifth Avenue with a kettle on a tripod to collect proceeds. Mrs. Calvin Tomkina and Miss Lydia Emmett will carry the tripod.

New York Fifth Avenue Seventy-fivst Regiment Calvin Tomkina Lydia Emmett

Balance Report Reveals Small Yearly Surplus

A report delivered to the Service Director by Theodore Bracken shows total revenue of 43148.73 and expenditures of 41617.30 for the year, resulting in a balance of 1531.43.

Fosdick Theodore Bracken

De Camp Widow Dies After Illness In Cincinnati

Mrs BE L De Camp 77 widow of a Cincinnati attorney died after a long illness. Her friends were informed as her son from Cincinnati hurried to her bedside and she passed away at home.

BE. L. de Camp Cincinnati Renee Sten de Goon Eee Ciaciouet

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