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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1914

Page

2

Resignations and possible replacements in city offices

The city government discussed resignations including Geier and others. Pinkerton declined to resign as inspector. Robert Long may move to Pinkerton Place. Mayor Spiegel accepted Bertia Baldwin’s resignation as waterworks superintendent. John Re Hillier will replace Baldwin. James Di Nelson sent his resignation to the Service Bureau. Eugene Mexily, chief stenographic clerk in the auditor's office, was asked to resign.

Lortinianer Koliner Pinkerton Steeen Ca Robert Long Rodman Engineers Spiegel Telfér Bertia Baldwin Baldwin John Re Hiller James di Nelson Fosdick Nelson Eugene Auditor’ S Office

Jury Packing Charged in Judge Speer Case

A heated, partisan exchange marked day four of the Speer jury inquiry in Savannah. Former Marshal Barnes testified Judge Emory Speer opened his grand jury to friends, allegedly loading the panel with associates to influence the Green-Gaynor Harbor fraud probe.

Macon Constesstiaur Ménard Speer Grand Dary Greené-Gaynor Savannah Harbor John M. Barnes Barnes

Food Inspectors Arrest Adulteration Suspects in City

Charles A. Corey swore warrants for the arrest of Lenser 2170 Central avenue Crockett Central avenue Anderson Broadway and Second G Sturla Canal and Main charging the men with selling adulterated food Sturla allegedly colored noodles while others watered oysters Continuous wording from the OCR notes.

Charles A. Corey Lenser Central Avenue Crockett Een Anderson Broadway G. Sturla Sturla

Fireside Girl Advocates Quiet Home Life Over Frivolity

A reader from Fort Thomas Kentucky argues for the Fireside girl who stays at home manages duties and meals and brings cheer, opposing the roaming Butterfly girl who neglects chores. The letter praises domestic virtue and steady routine as the best path to happiness.

Joseph F. Allaver Fort Thomas

Fireside Girl and Butterfly Contrast in The American

Letters discuss Miss Frost and Miss Susanne Witla in The American contest. Readers weigh which girl best embodies a Fireside companion, praising quiet strength and homely virtues over social whirlwind appeal. Mrs. R. L. Floto of Norwood endorses a Fireside ideal over a butterfly personality.

Miss Prost Vrost R. L. Floto Norwood

Butterflies and Lireside Girls in Meading Onto Society Ad

The fragment discusses two women the Butterly and Lireside girls as contrasting types. It praises one for living with worldly pleasures and heavenly thoughts while promoting happiness charity and cheer. It highlights a charitable ethos and cheerful influence through a lifestyle and persona attributed to Loretta Stieno at 1107 Main Street Mead ing Ontario.

Butterfly Henry John Ivers Liberty ‘Street Cine Ares Ghoome Butterfis Loretta Stieno Main Street Meading Onto

Noting Miss Susane Willa Spreads Laughs and Joy

Miss Susane Willa, described as a buttery type who brings laughter and pleasure, is praised for a smile that makes everyone happy. Bernard Wessel notes her cheerful influence and hopeful outlook in Laurel Street correspondence.

Susane Willa Bernard Wessel Laurel, Street

Choice Between the Butterfly and the Fireside Girl

The speaker favors the Fireside damsel and argues character over charm. Loyalty, unselfishness, and true affection define the ideal, while the butterfly remains appealing yet secondary to noble womanhood.

Which Kind of a Girl Do You Like

Reader poll invites opinions on which type of girl is more attractive from a Farce comedy duo at the Grand next week. Prizes include cash, orchestra seats, and box tickets for responses limited to 100 words. Submit to the Dramatic Editor by next Friday night.

Belia Walery Ite Orca Itl Hach Ahawer Dramatic Editor American

Fragmentary memoir note on tension and unshared attention

A disjointed fragment references feeling overwhelmed by trouble and a tense search for pleasure. It mentions Miss Be Lindey and Anna, with unclear Obie and a hint of someone named Fireside or a “Sword of Phen’ comer out.”

Lindeey Anna Aihine Yan Eine

Burial for Bishop Walden Monday in Daytona

The Lady of Bishop John Morgan Wyden, who died in Daytoria Florida, will be laid to rest Monday morning at Welgat Hills Methodist Church. Prominent churchmen will attend and Bishop William Anderson of Cincinnati will deliver the principal address as the Masonic ritual is observed. The body arrives today and a delegation from Lexington M Church will attend.

John Morgan Wyden Daytoria Fla Lexington M

Saloon License Violations Lead to Fines and Continued Cases

Oliver Ruf, son of George Trafft, was found guilty of selling liquor without a license and fined 200 dollars plus costs. Attorney Max Levi may seek a new trial. George Alwis’s similar charge was dismissed. Other defendants Charley Redkey Bert Rich and Porter Brubkner had their cases continued. John C Wade faced a separate midnight law issue.

Oliver Ruf George Trafft Stony Point Riverside Alexander Max Levi George Alwis John c. Wade Spring Grove Avenue

False Pretenses Charge Against Horse Dealer Taube

George Taube, 42, a horse dealer from Fifteenth and Vine streets, was arrested by detectives yesterday and held for Burlington authorities. He is accused of obtaining money through false pretenses in a horse trade.

George Taube Fifteenth and Vine Streets Burlington

Jury cannot reach verdict in Smokers case against railroad

In Covington Kentucky Judge Tracy presided as jurors in a three day trial of charges that the L. & N. Railroad created smoke in its yards. The jury failed to reach a verdict 6 to 6 and was dismissed. A related Kenton Circuit case against the Louisville and Nashville Railroad resulted in a guilty finding followed by abatement and a pending Court of Appeals decision. Commonwealth Attorney RK Williams moved for a new trial and the case will be retried March 10.

Vy & C. Railroad Covington Tudge Tracys Kenton L. & N. Railroad Court of Appeals Commonwealth RK. C. Williams

Dunley Pike dairyman fined for adulterated milk

Dairyman Fred Requardt of Dunley Pike was fined $25 plus costs after a police court case filed by milk inspector Crisler. Testimony showed five milk samples sold by Requardt failed quality tests indicating adulteration and contamination.

Fred Requardt Dunley Pike Crisler Requardt

Judge Buys Hickey Home in Govington Real Estate Move

Real estate notices show Govington buying EB J Hickey homestead on Madison avenue by Judge Jeff Edmonds at the public court. The price paid is said to be around $8,000.

Govington EB. J. Hickey Madison Avenue Jeff Edmonds Pop Court

Jury directed in Scheben versus Wiedemann damage suit

The Campbell Circuit Court held the case of Bernard Scheben against the Wiedemann Co. Newport was taken from the jury by a peremptory instruction from Judge Yungblut. Scheben sought 37000 dollars for injuries claimed from a fall at the plant citing contributory negligence.

Bernard Scheben Wiedemann Co Newport Campbell Circuit Yungblut Scheben

U S Sues Railroads in Federal Court Action

The United States District Attorney filed suits in Covington Federal Court against L. & N. C. & O. and Southern Railways of Kentucky for alleged violations of a safety act. Claims allege unsafe coupling and other appliances endangering workers. 23 counts cited with $100 fines per conviction.

United States Eawin Morrow Covington Southern Railways Kentucky Net

Abandonment Claim in Kenton Divorce Case

Luella Ireland sues Rollins C Ireland in Kenton circuit court alleging abandonment and failure to support herself and child. Married 1900, she says abandonment occurred in 1909. Separately Margaret Wright and Florence Burnin receive divorces in the same court.

Luella Ireland Kenton Margaret Wright James Wright Florence, Buring Charles Burn Paank

Clifton Plans Annex to Bring Finchtown Territory

Trustees push legislation to annex land next to Clifton district including Finchtown with the Andrews Steel plant on the Licking river. A committee, with Attorney Hubbard Schwartz, will seek an amendment and meet Highlands district representatives for aid.

Clifton Board of Hubbard Schwartz Finchtown Andrews Steel Licking River

Ludlow ministers seek Sunday closing law enforcement

Members of the Ministerial Association of Ludlow led by Rev. C. Carl H. White ask Mayor Charles F. White and city officials to enforce the Sunday closing law in Ludlow. Protestant ministers and Christian Brotherhood members plan a Covington meeting Sunday afternoon to discuss saloon closures.

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

Parade Planned by Newport Ministers to Protest Sunday Law

Arrangements by the Ministerial association and the Laymen's League of Newport for a street parade and mass meeting protesting the non enforcement of the Sunday closing law.

Ministerial Association

Taube Held by Boone County Sheriff After Cincinnati Arrest

George Taube of Cincinnati was brought to Covington by Detectives Sandford and Parker and released on bond after Sheriff John Allison took custody. A warrant from Boone County Judge Cammack rests on a 1911 check transaction tied to a horse deal at Peters.

George Taube Cincinnati Covington Sandford Parker John Allison Taube Cammack Boone County Peters

Gambler Fined in Covington Court Over Gambling

Bred Hengehold of Covington was fined 306 dollars in Judge Tracy's Court for permitting gambling at 33 Pike Street. He promised to stop gambling on his premises in the future. Frank Smith faced trial set for January 20 on similar charges. Luther Watson’s trial date was also scheduled.

Bred Hengehold Covington Tracy Pike Street Hengehold Frank Smith

Newport Briefs Highlight Local Officials and Civil Case

Edward J. Krieger former Newport mayor is critically ill at his East Tenth Street home. A damage suit by Howard Marion against South Covington & Cincinnati Street Railway Co. was dismissed and settled in Campbell circuit court with $400 awarded to Marion. Willie Jaeger 12 on Dayton Street sustained an injury while playing with other children.

Newport East Tenth Street Howard Marion South Covington & Cincinnati Street Railway Co Campbell Willie Jaeger Dayton Street

Citizens’ pride fuels Cinelonetl publicity drive

Early pledges show citizens of Cinelonetl backing a $100,000 publicity campaign to showcase the city’s assets. The plan includes moving pictures of local beauty and industry and broad industry participation led by the Chamber of Commerce. A convention committee will oversee efforts to rally business support.

Cinelonetl Uipein Chamber of Commerce

Hidden $4000 Found In Abandoned Estate

Mrs Amora Gross of ree Fork Road kept $3085 in a cup in a cupboard for 22 years. She added $150 yearly rent, totaling 4600 brought to Judge Lueders in Probate Court. The money formed part of her husband’s estate and funded a modest living from a small farm.

Amora Gross Ree Fork Road Theen Township Navy Lueders

Burton Opposed to Federal Ownership in Senate Debate

In Washington on January 22 the Senate debated government ownership and operation of railroads tied to the Alaska railroad bill. Senator Williams denounced the measure, saying some Democrats once supported Populist ideas. Senator Chamberlain defended it, noting government river improvements funded by taxpayers meet rail competition. Senator Pittman opened the day’s discussion while Senator Sturton argued that government rail ownership has been a failure in other nations.

The Washington Senate Alaska John Sharp Williams Mississippi Chamberlain Williams Pittman Vada Sturton Ohio Arpa Oomgtar Pecan Ee

Novel libel case tied to Middleburg town portrayal

Matt Wood a Wolworth Building lawyer asks District Attorney Whitman to arrest Bouck for criminal libel over his novel The Mixing which portrays Middleburg Schoharie County as a decadent place with sheepish peasants The District Attorney will rule after reviewing the work and whether it harms public trust in the town and its people

New York Bouch White Matt Wood Woolworth Yhetrict Whitman Bouck Middleburg Schoharie County Matt Yale Harvard White Perkins Wood

Driver Henry Roiming Injured in Gilbert Avenue Collision

Henry Roiming, an 8 year old driver employed by Alland Coal, living near Sixth and Gilbert, was hurt, likely fatally, when his wagon was struck by a southbound Gilbert avenue car at Division and Gilbert. He was thrown from the wagon and sustained a sprained back.

Henry. Roiming Alland Coal Company Sixth and Gilbert Avenue Division Gilbert Avenues Roiming

Bogus Check Passed at Local Hardware Store

A man who gave the name James West a Cincinnati University student passed a bogus check at Linderman Hardware, 2620 Vine, for $15 to buy a gas lamp, with $10 received after the cashier covered the discrepancy. Police were notified.

James West Cincinnati University Linderman: Slardware Store Vine King

LOOK FOR LOST RELATIVE IN ENGLAND

Chief of Police Copelaw received a note from relatives of Sidney Bradley of Oldham Lancashire England. They say he left home apparently for Cineti and sought help from the local department in the search.

Copelaw Sidney Bradley Oldham Lancashire Eng Cineti

Beardsley Faces Court Over Kidnapping Incident

Jamestown N Y authorities tied up the case against Edward Beardsley the outlaw who shot Johnny Putnam the overseer of the poor during attempts to seize Beardsley s three children Beardsley was arraigned before Justice Harry M Young and a hearing scheduled. The Beardsley children were to be taken by their grandmother Edith Pier to Titusville later today.

Americas Jamestown N.Y Chautauqua County Edward Beardsley Johnny Putnam Putnam Beardsley An. Pee Justice of the Peace Harry M. Young Titusville Edith Ihg Edna Pier

Goelet Leaves City Amid Divorce Proceedings

Special to Fos Arachne New York by Robert Goelet reports he is absent from the city as divorce papers on Mrs Whelen Goelet are served on him for extreme cruelty misbehavior and harshness. He has made no reply and is said to be out of town at 47 Fifth Avenue.

Fos Arachne New York Robert ‘Goelet Newport

Hospitalists Seek ID of Assault Victim on Sixth and Elm

City Hospital attendants work to identify a Black man assaulted yesterday at Sixth and Elm Streets. The victim suffered a fractured skull from a rear blow. Police report William Hastman, a Black man, was later arrested.

City Hospital Sixth and Elm Streets William Hastman

Hospital Campaign Aims to Raise 250000 Dollars

Directors of the German Deacourss Hospital announce a campaign at English Lutheran Church to boost funds from 100000 to 250000 dollars for an annex as the hospital remains crowded and in need of support.

Clifton Avenue English Lutheran Church Race Street Uoed

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Geier Min Locy Alexander Price Mill Lelia Frost Fireside Talfe Ed Idedle Charles - Low God Union Central Building Cinginpati Fireside Girl Bury Bishop Walden Ovington Ofice Ninth Madison Streets Seventh and Saratoga Streets South Dairyman Judge Hickey U.S. Sues Railroads ASK ‘Lid Gambler Newport Briefs Fung Burton Dobn Shillito CompAny Gly Pibeat Honey Aunt Jemima Jemimas Goelet Institute of Applied Arts Ohio Mechanics Ppnet John L. Shearer Berlin Elm L. C. Hill Dentis Vine Street Carew Room
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