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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1914

Page

8

Educators debate school plans and local control

The article records educators arguing over proposed school reforms. Delegates would voice opinions though criticisms arise about state supervision and funding versus keeping local boards in charge. Officials O J Mier Gilegd Mant is Lima Hiles Dayton and E Herbst are named.

Armen Leanne Puten Leary Auphry Bourda Apni Honkes Association O. J. Mier Gilegd Gov. Mantis Lima Gordon Hiles Dayton Dr. E. Herbst Columbus Jacob Kany Xenia

Clubman Ends His Life After Refused by Sweetheart

Savannah, Jan. 2. Nell Palmer, a prominent clubman, shot himself dead at Thunderbolt amusement spot after his sweetheart Miss Basie Andrews refused to kiss him. The party, including two other youths and girls, had been in merry mood when Palmer demanded a kiss and then drew a pistol, dying instantly. Andrews fell prostrate, blaming herself for not kissing him.

Savannah Nell Palmer Andrews

School rules to ratify changes proposed by board

The board of education considers amendments to rules. Superintendent Condon to lead annex meeting. Proposals include removing gender language, prohibiting marital status bias, and not requiring state residency for appointments. Promotions to follow university credentials and efficiency.

Board of Education Condon

Cruiser Tacoma Loses Propeller at Sea

Special to The America Newport KO July 25 cruiser Tacoma bound Vera Cruz to Portsmouth yard reports a detached propeller off Nantucket shoals during northerly gales. Commander Weathard Twining ordered Narragansett Bay for shelter awaiting better weather before Cape Cod passage. Wireless to Rear Admiral Knight confirmed loss and plan.

America Newport Jaly Tacoma Weathard Pinsing Vera Cruz Portsmouth Navy Yard Narponerse Tatoma Nantucket Shoals Twining Narragansett Bay Cape Cod Knight Narragansett Bay Naval Station

Prays For Baby And Finds One At Door

Mrs Anne Krest a widow of 5047 East Ninety first street prayed for a baby for three years and found a foundling on her doorstep. She insured adoption without delay by consulting her attorney before someone claimed the child.

Anne Krest East Ninety-first Street

Local Driver Found Unconscious After Fall From Wagon

George Wahrie, 37, of 1124 Wells Street, was found unconscious yesterday on Sixth Street near Stone. Rescued by John Kramer of 739 Carlisle Avenue, Wahrie was taken to City Hospital. He later recovered consciousness and said he fell from an Omni Wap wagon, sustaining multiple rib fractures.

George Wahrie Wells Street John Kramer Carlisle ‘Avenue Wahrie

Astor to overhaul Noma for spring voyage

New York January 25 Vincent Astor orders the yacht Noma hauled and refurnished with completion targeted for early spring. It is believed he plans to spend his honeymoon aboard the vessel on a sea trip with his father Col John Jacob Astor aboard the Noma on this second honeymoon.

New York Vincent Astor Col John Jacob. Astor

Engineers to install new buildings in Chester site

An eastern firm sent engineers and Merl M. Martin to Chester yesterday to prepare the ground for several new structures. They brought plans for six innovations and will work this week. They also presented a model of a wave producing mechanism to be placed in the lake at Chester this summer.

Martin Chester

German Hospital Seeks 90000 Annex Funding at Meeting

The German Deaconess Hospital annual report notes 4789 patients served in 1913, an increase. Directors discussed adding an annex on Clinton Street but require 850000 in subscriptions before action. About 38252.76 in nursing operations this year versus 40305.15 in 1912. several directors were re-elected.

Church, Twelfth Race Streets Clinton Street Ain John Cornette Auquest Rover Fred Johansmann Carl F. Heyl

Opera singer wins $2808 verdict against Metropolitan Opera

After eight years Mies Seas ette K. Hail wins a verdict of 2808 against the Metropolitan Opera Company for injuries from a stage bridge collapse during her performance in Carmen.

Mies Seasette K. Hail Metropolitan Opera

Black thief robs boy at 607 Smith Street

Police describe a six foot man wearing a robe who snatched money from Paul Comistaci's son at 607 Smith Street. Detectives say the suspect, a Black man, fled after the theft and is being sought alongside two other recent incidents totaling $1.65 taken.

Ryan Brandal Paul Comistaci Smith Street

Love Letters in Suit Against Reverend Over Alimony

Special to the Americas Aurora Jan 25 A big bundle of love letters is expected to be an exhibit in the alienation cut for $10,000. Ludwig Fiansex, a manufacturer, alleges the minister J P Glass authored letters the wife claims were written by the minister. The wife sought a divorce from Hansen last September.

Americas Aurora Ludwig Fiansex J.P. Glass Hansen

Bryan To Be Speaker At Apecal Dinner In New York

Secretary of State Bryan leaves Washington for New York to deliver an address at a dinner honoring the Americas. He will speak at the Washington dinner in a gesture of appreciation.

Bryan Washington Yate Bryan New York

Plan to Alter Bills Drafted to Bar Trusts

Democratic lawmakers from the Senate interstate commerce committee and House judiciary committee continue conferences on trust legislation. They report bills are tentative and subject to change, with no final conclusions on measures including anti holding company provisions and equal sale terms. A plan to consolidate four bills into one measure gains support.

Washington Senate Interstate Commerce House Judiciary Committee Trust Legislaion Newlands Senate Imany Congress

Bride With Wilson At Church Service

President Wilson attended services at Central Presbyterian Church with his daughter and son in law Francis Bowes Bayard. The White House wedding drew extra congregation interest as Sayre and his wife arrived from Europe for the ceremony. The President and Mrs Wilson and the Bayards took a long drive in Maryland after the service.

Washington Wilson Central Presbyterian’ Church Francis Bowes Bayre White House Sayre New York Europe Europe, and Today the Congregation of the President's ‘Church Maryland

Rockhill to resign over Tuberculosis Hospital salary cut

In the annual report to Safety Director Holmes, Supt. Dr. Charles Rockhill warns he will resign if his salary is reduced from 5000 to 3500. The document requests improvements at the facility including repairs to better protect staff from disease, noting two nurses are currently afflicted.

Holmes Charles ‘Rockhill

Impeachment Hinted in War on Saloons

At a Madison Avenue Baptist Church mass meeting in Covington the Ministerial Association urged enforcing Sunday saloon closing. Impeachment of officials is threatened as saloon keepers and the Mutual Protective Association coordinate efforts. Safety Commissioner Schuler and Protected Association agents worked to ensure order while Cincinnati area visitors and local police reported a quiet Sunday.

Madison Avenue Baptist Church Covington Ministerial Association Saloors BR Fy. McDanel The Mutual Protective ‘Association Schuler Protective Association

Deaths in Covington Week Ending January 24

Health Officer O Maley reports weekly deaths for Covington ending Saturday January 24. Names listed include Charlotte Sanders 64 Edward Broetie 51 Samuel Waterson 35 Jesse Evans 20 Georgia Anha Berg 16 Ben Strander 80 Mary Brinkmann 37 Lillie Korte 6 Mary Fiege 74 Mary Rogan 12 Fett

O'Maley Charlotte Sanders Edward Broetie Samuel Waterson Jesse Evans Georgia Anha Berg Ben Strander Mary Brinkmann Lillie Korte Mary Fiege Mary Rogan Fett

Newport Protest Against Sunday Saloons Meeting

A Newport gathering at the Baptist Church on Eighth Meymouth streets, with ministers and business leaders, protests Cincinnati crowds and Sunday saloon openings. Speakers urge Governor and Newport officials to curb saloons, fearing drunkenness and social trouble. A larger meeting may follow in Cincinnati.

Baptist Church Meymouth Newport Binat Theneath Cincinnati Peige Port

Man Arrested in Covington on Carrying Concealed Razor Charge

Michael DeMarco, 27, of East Ninth Street Cincinnati, arrested last night in Covington and locked up on charge of carrying a concealed razor. He allegedly confronted John Snyder of Covington fatally and Scott Streets, slashing Snyder’s coat in several places near the Suspension Bridge entrance.

Michael DeMarco East Ninth Street Cincinnati

Newport Briefs Cover Court, Meetings and Suit

The Campbell county grand jury will be impaneled by Judge Yungblut on Monday. The Henrietta Hunt Morgan chapter Daughters of the Confederacy meets Thursday at 18 Wallace Avenue Covington with Mrs. Murray Hubbard speaking on The Emancipation Proclamation. Newport Aerie of Eagles hosts a calico hop Wednesday evening at its building. Huber sues the City of Newport for 1800 claiming injuries from a fall on a sidewalk.

Campbell County Grand Jury Yungblut Henrietta Hunt Morgan Daughters of the Confederacy G. H. Funk Wallace Avenue Covington Murray Hubbard Newport Aerie of Eagles Huber City of Newport

Corbin Heads Assembly of Campbell and Kenton Trades

The Campbell and Kenton County Trades and Labor Assembly elects officers led by John M. Corba as president and T. J. Higgins as vice president. WA J. Schmeising is secretary with J. T. Sexton as assistant secretary, Sy. Alt as treasurer, Branch as conductor, and Paul Clore and Walter Bryan as trustees. The new officers were banqueted Saturday evening at Germot Village in Newport.

Campbell and Kenton County

Funeral for Mrs. Edine Crane in Newport

The funeral for Mrs. Edine Crane who died Wednesday at Ritimore Maryland will be held today at the residence of her brother at 608 East Third Street Newport. Services are set for 10 o'clock.

Edine Crane Ritimore L. Bk East Third Street Newprt Gery. Ices

Tracy to Impanel New Grand Jury

Judge Tracy will impanel a new grand jury in Kenton Court tomorrow to take up matters continued by the last grand jury which adjourned after a six week session. The panel includes Kirchner, Macgrey, Weener among others and will hear cases including murder and charges of receiving stolen goods.

Tracy Kenton C.& ©. Railroad Charles McGarvey Thomas Jesse Evans Washington Street Covington Joseph Kirchner John Macgrey William Weener Ben Bolt

Newport man lands $1600 Railway Mail job

J. W. Perry of Newport, once a railroad mail clerk, is appointed to a $1,600 post at the Cincinnati headquarters of the Railway Mail Division. He was injured in a railroad wreck months earlier, which stopped his prior work. Senator Ollen James supported Perry in Washington, leading to an early aid for him.

J. W. Perry Newport Cinetnpati Railway Mail Division Perry Ollen James Washington Department Sa Ac

Deputy Sheriff Receives Gold Badge in Covington

Deputy Sheriff George Schneider of Covington was awarded a gold badge yesterday by William Drees of Fike and Madison avenues. The presentation marked a formal recognition of his service.

George Schneider Covington William Drees Fike and Madison Avenue

Gotham Drinks and Tangos Lifted Nighttime Ban

The American reports that four weeks into Mayor Mitchel’s administration New York City has eased the 1 a.m. embargo on Broadway night life. Police have not issued raids and restaurateurs say they obey the law, with tango cruises revealing more freedom after midnight.

New York Mitchel New Broadway

Say Murphy Must Go Reorg Aims at Wilson Alignment

Special to The American New York Jan 25 movement seeks Democratic state reorganization aligning with President Wilson. Leaders plan statewide conference. Graft revelations are used to legitimize reorganizers as they push for jail time on political obstacles. Collector Dudley Malone and Senator Cadie are mentioned in internal party shifts.

New York Democratic Party Wilson Dudley Malone Senet Sa Cadie Real Dem

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