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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1914

Page

4

Man Mourned as Fire Victim Found Alive in City

The man believed dead after a blaze was later found alive in a hospital. Witnesses and relatives, including Louis Dunholfer and John J. Seibert, had identified the victim as Reid but doubts persisted until hospital records confirmed his identity.

Ssny Reid John Sandualy Nank Faytpilier Mecca Frank Volterman Wade Albert Nn Mreeman Agéoue Viward Mikels Liberty Street Rhanaven Thad Louis Duhholter John B. Riese John J. Seibert Baymiller Street

Plan to Cut Food Prices by Parcel Post Delivery

Experts from the Post Office and Department of Agriculture work on parcel post experiments to shrink costs by delivering farm products directly from producer to consumer. Plans include better containers for eggs butter and other foods and a system to inform consumers where to buy nearby while guiding producers to local markets.

Alberman Washington Postoffice Deparrines Department of Agricguire Department ‘of Agriculture Rye Burleson Agricnlture Houston Ucer

Pageant Planned Showcasing Pioneer Life in Cincinnati Churches

Cincinnati churches plan a pageant or historical play portraying frontier life with figures such as Daniel Boone Simon Kenton Louis Wetzel and Chief Little Turtle. The event promises dramatic frontier scenes and reenactments for local audiences.

Cincinnati Daniél Boone Simon Kenton Louis Wetzel Chief Little Turtle

No Pay for Solons Who Miss Council

City Auditor Leiman received an opinion from City Bo hhestor Sehoenie stating council members lose pay for meetings they miss. The ruling aligns with State Examiner Mose Alau's report on the city’s finances, and clarifies that salaries start timing based on whether a position is newly created or merely filled.

Leiman Bohhestor Sehoenie Mose

Four UVES Lost in Pacific Coast Storm

Special to The American reports a Pacific coast coastal storm causing at least four known deaths and extensive property damage. Floods from a mountain cloudburst hit Santa Barbara and Montecito, destroying bridges and crippling telegraph lines. Local rich residents, including Lowid Jones, are among the dead or missing.

Los Angeles Cal California Pugetsount Pacific Comte Lowid Jones Montecito Hugh Spearhaven Monrovia Rigo Rodrigues San Gabriel River

Puget Sound In Blizzard's Grip

A severe Pacific Northwest storm brought heavy snow and rain with high winds. Cape Flattery reported 60 mile per hour gusts and Seattle saw 64 mph as the storm hit Puget Sound, marking the strongest wind since the Weather Bureau's establishment.

Speciatq Seattle Wash Pacific Northwest Puget Sound Weather Bureau Cape Flattery

Last Message of Bishop Walden Read at Funeral

A farewell message from Bishop John M. Walden of the Methodist Church was read at his Florida funeral in Walnut Hills Church. He spoke of four tasks he hoped to complete before death: Freedman's Aid Society history, life of Bishop McKendree, the Methodist Review Cape May Commission, and an autobiographical sketch. The body lay in state with Knights Templar guards as clergy and civic leaders spoke of his public service and patriotism.

John M. Walden Methodist Church Nis Walnut Hills M. EB Florida Revi M. A Farr Chaurch Freedman’s Aid Society

Honor Walden Memory Remembered At Ministers Conference

A tribute resolution was adopted at the Baptist Ministers Conference honoring the memory of the late Bishop M Walden. Frank M Guild aged 70 long time clerk at the First and Fourth National banks will be buried at 9 29 from the Old Men's Home.

Baptists Ministers’ Conference Lewis Halsey M. Walden Frank M. Guild First Fourth National

Ordinance actions and staff changes in city office debated

A council agenda outlines abolition of four jobs and reassignments in the solicitor and auditor offices. A third reading on creating a public property superintendent and abolishing several other posts is expected. Mayor and Safety Director Holmes clash over Bartley case and resignations spark committee praise for Dr. Rockhill.

Counecil Harry Evens George W. Gale Evers Mesch Mallen Waser J. W. Lamb Paus Schoenler Dan Bartley Holmes Judge Pugh Bartley Civil Service Commission Chares Rockhill Branch Hospital Antis Tuberculosis League Samuel Igiauer William Schmidter Arthur Boden Dr. Rockhill

Earl of Kintore to be Guest at Change Luncheon

The Earl of Kintore, chairman of the Anglo American Exposition executive committee, will open the London event in May and attend a luncheon at the Hotel Gibson with the Chamber of Commerce. He travels with an imperial director and aims to interest Cincinnati business leaders in the exposition celebrating peace between Britain and the United States. The Earl, born in Edinburgh in 1852, is related by marriage to the Duke of Manchester.

Earl Kintoré London Chambier of’ ‘Commerce Gibson Gay America Great Britain United States Cecinnati Industries Earl of Cintore Edinburg Duke of Manchester Helen Zimmerman

No Mother Should Work Says Spargo

John Spargo of Yonkers, socialist, speaks before the Social Workers' club in Guilford school about motherhood and work. He argues that married women should not work away from home, claiming higher infant death rates when mothers work, and advocates keeping mothers with their children.

Social Workers’ Club Guilford School John Spargo Yonkers Socis Cincinnati Petat

Aviator Gippe Killed in Salisbury Plain Crash

London January 26. Aviator Gippe was killed and passenger Mer riam was badly hurt when their machine fell 29 feet at Salisbury Plain today. Merriam was a noted aviator who had logged many flights without accident before this incident.

London Gippe Merriam Salisbury Plain

Birth notices from unclear local records

A mixed set of birth notices lists several families and addresses including Hoy and Christophal at 1053 Considine Avenue, Det Laem Seen at 1216 Larry, Kauffman at 120 Sherman Avenue, Ashaws at 2278 Loth Street, and Conga at 904 Tending. Names appear garbled and partially unreadable.

Hoy Michael Frances Christophal Considine Avenue Renae Larry Henry Josephine Kauffman Sherman Avenue Chester Helen I Ashaws Loth Strer Albert Ide Greham Street Harry Pearl Dirk

Spiegel Names U. C. Trustees

Mayor appointed new trustees for the University of Cincinnati, replacing Thob ert Stewart Arch I Carson and Robert W Hockatetter whose terms end February 1. Appointees include professionals in education Cincinnati banking and business Kreimer and Brown are noted graduates and local leaders.

Bro Universal Somsantat Thobert Stewart Arch I. Carson Robert W Hockatetter Cincinnati Hertenstein Western German Bank Hannes Moser Company Brown Kreimer A. Kreimer

Bishop Vincent Celebrates 25 Years in Southern Ohio

The twenty fifth anniversary celebration for Bishop Boyt Vincent of Southern Ohio concluded with a reception at Christ Church parish hall. Clergy and lay members of Cincinnati's Episcopal Church attended as Rev Frank H Nelson praised the bishop's guiding hand. Dr Charles Frederic Goss lauded their friendship across faiths. Edward L Sternberger presented the bishop with a house for the diocese. The bishop, thanked attendees and asked to remain in his longtime surroundings. Rt Rev Theodore J Reese offered high praise for Vincent. The Episcopal Church Club led arrangements. an all day service at the cathedral ends the observance.

Boyt Vincent Ohio Christ Church Parish Hall Episcopal Church Club Episcopal Church of Charles Frederic Goss Fellowship of Christian Brotherhood Edward L. Sternberger Pheodore J. Reese Cleveland Lex Vincent Jackson W. Sparrow

Ex Congress man Littauer Indicted on Gem Smuggling Charge

Ex Congress man Lucius N Littauer and his brother William Littauer of Littauer Brothers faced federal charges for smuggling jewelry from France. The indictment, returned by a grand jury, accuses them of conspiracy connected to the import of diamonds and other valuables.

New York Lucius N. Littauer O'Dell Theodore Roosevelt Federal Grand Jury William Littauer France Littauer

Pursuit Incident Involving Riley Ends in Injury

Patrolman Henry Lowenstein pursued Frank Riley of 1048 Gilbert Avenue when he fell and injured himself Sunday. Initial reports misidentified the pursued man as Robert Howes of 3005 East Ern Avenue, who allegedly attacked Riley in a pool room.

Henry Lowenstein Frank Riley Gilbert Avenue Robert Howes Eastern Avenue Howes Riley

Legiolatorg Demand More Power Of Cox

A fragmented House discussion began on a large agenda including automobile taxation and pay for common schools. The Nye resolution drew mixed reactions, seen as a protest by insurgent Republicans and Progressives against current administration policies.

Legiolatorg Cox House Howe United State Senate

Scots Celebrate Burns Birthday With Mirth and Song

Scots gathered at the Odeon to mark Robert Burns day with Scottish songs under Burns club and Clan Sutherland. Participants included Cinein matrons and local residents, with professionals Miss Elizabeth Merson and James Fax among the performers.

Cine Odeon Robert Burns Burns Club Clan Suthertland Mike Anna Stephen Damont Street East Ind Sidney Kaufmann Hy Hotel Gibaon Victor Shearer Race Street Shearer Harry Lalsder Elizabeth Merson W. L. Cockburn John Soung James Fax

Social center plan to be permanent

Bocédusé of the success of the social center evening at Sands school is cited. Another event will be entertained, featuring a demonstration of Edison’s latest music box. Mrs Tisen supports introducing moving pictures in public schools with backing from local school board members.

Bocédusé Sands School Thomas Edison Tisen

Four killed on Cunard liner Mauritania in Canada dock blast

Four men were killed and seven others seriously injured when an explosion rocked the Cunard liner Mauritania at the Canada dock during annual overhaul. Fire from the blast was contained as crew and workers escaped fumes, then returned to aid their injured comrades.

Cape Liverpool Cunard Mauritania Canada Dock

Run Down by Wagon on Sixth Street

Hanna Worrell of Hathaway Street was struck crossing Sixth Street at Sycamore Street by a wagon driven by a J. B. company employee. She sustained a fracture of the right leg.

Sycamore Street Hanna Worrell Hathaway Street Corey Walt J. B. Company

Real Estate Transfers and Mortgages in Local Subdivisions

Real estate transfers list multiple parcels including Lat 20 in Harrison Anc addition, Frederick Miller subdivision, Milton street plots, Oakley lots 394 and 195 196, and Washington Heights Tot 302. Leases and annual rents noted for several properties, with mortgages filed and canceled involving Woodbure Avenue, Westwood Homestead, and Congress B A Co, plus multiple names such as Caroline Wapteler, William et al, Catherine Rast, Marie Reusing, Jobe Tilley, and Charles B. Lewis.

Caroline Wapteler William Harrison Ancintion D. Landen Charlotte M Frederick Miller Eatwood Catherine Rast Marie Reusing Milton Street W. E Brown Woodlaws Sunusl Craig Applegste Ave Sen Ockley Fork Oakley To Caroline Saher Guster H. Meier Etereroom Fortheast Central Avenue Baymiller Street Glenmare

Board opposes Condon plan on school rules for women

The Board of Education rejected proposed changes by Kent Condon limiting married women as teachers and holding offices. Shockley objected to removing gender references and questioned superintendent authority over building use. A special meeting set for February 16 to discuss the issues. The Guilford Schoolhouse was offered to the county for a temporary courthouse at $4,000.

Edtication Kent Condon Shockley Phockley Condon Gualtford

Elevator Plunge at Union Gas Building Injures No One

Four men escaped injury when an elevator fell from the third floor to the cellar of the Union Gas and Electric building at Fourth and Plum Streets. Operator William Bates and three passengers were in the car. two men reportedly did not rise after the crash.

Union Gas and Pelectric Company Fourth Plum Streets William Bates Central Avenue E. E. St. Clair Dudley Street Ledger

Deaths at Cort and area list multiple cases

An obituary-like listing names ages and addresses including Joseph T. Kinneary 54 at 1717 PFerawood Ave and Laura Holmes 48. Entries note illnesses and causes such as tuberculosis exhaustion and hemorrhage. Incomplete fragments mention inquest for Anne Fry 44 at Gardner Place.

Cort Dareats Rani Horn Ereld SN. Dever Medione Seed Pees Laura Holmes Exhaustion Cee Artwell Kossoth Street Heoshen Avenue Frederick Peters Wade Street Anne Fry Gardner Place Inquest

Senate mining hearing pits miners operators over Green bill

In Columbus a public hearing of the Senate mine and mining committees featured Senators, Green author of a Green law bill, accused of aiding miners at the state’s expense. Horace Chapman for operators claimed the bill would close every mine and drive away millions in capital.

Columbus American Columbus Marsh Senate Senator Green Horace Chapman Chapman

Charter Commission Deliberations Show No Final Action

The charter commissioners hear reports and discuss committee findings with no definite action on provisions of the new charter. General administration committees will report back to the commission next week.

Inet Nigh Sion

Shot During Quarrel At Construction Camp

William Williams 24 of Islewood was shot in the right arm after a quarrel at a Danaarene camp near the C L and N railroad. Barrett 23 is sought, with Davey Jones 25 alleged to have furnished the gun. Williams taken to City Hospital. all three employed at the carpentry site.

Danaarene William Williams Islewood William Barrett Williams Barrett Davey Jones Carp

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