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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1914
Page
2
Fragmentary 1914 letter and police report describe a harassment note sent to a priest and sisters. Investigators link a package found near a bridge to a crime note signed Hasel, describing a vulnerable woman and alleged police complicity amid threats and accusations.
A lawsuit seeks 2445 dollars from the First National Bank of Nee Point and involves the Second National Bank of Cincinnati. The action alleges loan recovery on eleven shares and accuses the bank board of directors including John G. Rowinson and others of submitting false reports to the Comptroller of the Currency.
Forty female workers at the Stern-Auer Rhoe company walked out yesterday alleging noncompliance with state factory orders. They cited Inspector Concannon’s safety equipment mandates as the trigger for the stoppage.
Judge Hollister warned that unless an adjustment is made by March 2 the court will proceed in an involuntary bankruptcy case. The report lists discharge actions for Frank J. Byton Obto Samuel Clete Mr Healthy and Samneet Lampbes among others in the United States Part.
The Abor Council acts to seek a ten year lighting grant through state public utilities officials and a valuation of gas company property. A labor-backed committee will protest the grant at the city committee meeting. The council plans to elect officers including vice president Henry Lacey and secretary Frank Impradies.
The Alm theater hosts a gathering of film men and exhibitors with discussion on posters programs and candy stands. Notable figures include actors from Vitagraph Francis Bushman and others with Gov Cox and Mayor Philipps among planned speakers.
A note records the birth of Mark Kaiser at Castle to mark a royal occasion. A military reveille is sounded. The event occurs under German nobility and includes foreign diplomats in attendance.
Peyton R. McCargo manager for John H. Woodbury face surgeon was arraigned in Yorkville Police Court on a charge of practicing medicine without a license. Frances Benzecry testified that McCargo offered to make Hebe a Broadway beauty for 75 dollars by oil injections and a facial incision, with bail set at 100 dollars.
The assembly faced a heated dispute over Governor Cox’s proposed amendments to the auto tax law and the method to treat them. Minority Leader Reid condemned executive overreach while Speaker Swain limited the form of action. A move to declare an emergency measure failed amid vows to protect voters' rights, as the Nye resolution and Greene anti screening bill advanced in separate fronts.
A Cincinnati man plans a gigantic electric sign on Broadway between 22nd and 29th streets in New York. The 85 foot high, 120 foot long sign will read Cincinnati Can You to promote Cincinnati products as part of the Cincinnati Advertisers' Club effort.
The bank bill allows state banks to join the federal reserve system under the new currency act. It also grants state banks authority to act as executors trustees and registrars of bonds and stocks.
Dr Emmanuel Schwab was found at his residence 2732 Woodburn Avenue last night following injuries from an illness suffered Sunday. Police and medical personnel reported no further details on the incident.
A colored porter from Castle Compton was awarded 300 for damages in Hoff's court yesterday against a German candy manufacturer. The case arose over ice allegedly taken during a strike action. An offer of 1.50 to Serodino was refused and he was cleared.
The cornerstone for St Elisabeth Parochial School on Carter Street Norwood will be laid Sunday afternoon with informal ceremonies. Students will march from the adjoining lot as part of the exerci as the site for the new structure is reached. The project is funded to about $100,000 and aims to have the building ready for dedication by September.
Report notes discussions in the foreign relations committee about supplying arms and ammunition to Huerta. Some senators who had opposed the plan show increased support after a presidential conference.
A banquet for Japanese cruiser officers held at the National Palace drew high praise from President Huerta and Foreign Minister Modeno. The visitors lauded Mexico and the reception, while officers celebrated with loud cheers and a Banzai shout, and one carried a family heirloom sword.
A Mexicas Northwestern mixed train was captured by Maximo Castillo's bandits below Guzman while en route from Juarez to Madera. The attackers burned a bridge and cut telegraph wires near the American Mormon colonies, threatening the Americans aboard.
The State Industrial Commission awarded Mrs. Mark Dew of 608 West Seventh Street 2081 for the death of her husband Samuel Dew who fell into a vat of boiling water January 7 at the J. D. Rendall Company harness factory. The award was issued under the workmans compensation law.
Detectives Keemer and Ray pursued 18 year old Joseph Clark through 715 West Fifth Street. He was struck in the right thigh while escaping and taken to City Hospital. A petit larceny charge awaits, with detectives alleging Clark stole merchandise from box cars.
Arrangements completed for a Woman's sewing class at Sharpsburg school in Norwood. The class stems from a movement begun by the Norwood women's club weeks ago.
In New York on January 17 a court heard the testimony of youths who described a bomb plot linked to Angeline Sylvestre accused of aiding a bomb at 110 East Houston Street on August 31. They named gang leaders Joe Pay and others as organizing arson and theft while Sylvestre and two mechanics acted as operatives.
In Columbus Ohio on January 27 the Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether Ohio’s nine hour per day or 64 hour per two week work limit for women is constitutional. The Ohio Manufacturers Association brought the case from the state Supreme Court which upheld the law. Louis D Brandeis and Clarence Laylin will defend the measure.
A banquet at the Giheom Hotel highlighted today’s program of the Western Association Electrical Inspectors. Reports from committees on section details followed an opening speech of welcome by Mayor Spte-.
Police traced two men after a Monday night break in at the Franch 11 post office or near the Pennsylvania railroad yards. They fled toward the city with $7 in stamps and groceries plus liquor stolen from a local grocery and saloon.
United States Judge Morlister yesterday announced that March 11 will be set aside for naturalization. A number of petitions for papers are already in the district court clerk's office.
Savannah dispatch reports that A P Lawton vice president of the Central Georgia railroad unit says Federal Judge Emory Speer signed a midnight order that disrupted the railroad’s operations and threw the company into court while the stock was active, during a testimony before a congressional investigating committee.
Dan Dartiey, superintendent of the workhouse, is not under his service nor entitled to his office. An opinion from City Solicitor Seheenie to Mayor Spiegel states the matter. The ruling was rendered in reply to a request from the mayor.
A postoffice was robbed and authorities, led by Griewold, investigate the incident as the case unfolds into Monday.
The installation of officers for Branch One of the Spanish War Veterans was led by William J. Schroder. L. B. Peterson became commander with A. D. Alkorn senior vice commander D. L. Bence junior vice commander M. C. Austin adjutant and Alex Frank quartermaster. Major Robert B. Campbell spoke on Volunteers and Mrs Rene Davin spoke as auxiliary president. A ball is planned for next Saturday night at the armory.
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