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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1914
Page
8
The text outlines a bill for a farm land bank system with provisions limiting powers to fifteen times the bank’s own capital and surplus. It mentions expected debate and potential allocations and references to acts and participants in the discussion.
A man identified as Barachimak, staying with his fiancée Ekaterina, fatally harmed himself by gas in a hotel room after taking furniture to their home. A note blamed a robbery and lack of funds for their plans. The incident occurred the day before the wedding.
The council schedules a special meeting this afternoon to consider an amended ordinance affecting changes in the auditors office. Auditor Leiman urges quick action to finalize edits before month end, amid Democratic minority opposition and suspension of rules.
Rom men throw support behind Rev. Charten W. Blodgett of Latta Methodist Church for pastor. Election occurs at the annual encampment in Detroit next August.
The funeral of Mrs Barbara Berger 63 will be held Saturday from the home of her sister Mrs HE Cordes Hyde Park. Interment will follow in a local cemetery.
Ault donates additional land to Malt Park. The parcel adds acres to the planned park area. The park commission chair, identified as a key local official, announced the donation and described the expanded green space.
The Chamber of Commerce forms a convention and publicity committee led by Colonel William B. Melixh to boost Cincinnati conventions, managing the $1,900 Boosters Fund and hiring hotels or firms to support the drive. The group appoints a chair and members, plans a 1914 program, and outlines a new donor plan to fund three years of convention work.
The Earl of Kintore arrives from St Louis for a luncheon at the Staten Hotel noon today hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. Prominent business leaders and citizens attend to welcome the visiting English nobleman and discuss peace efforts during his U S tour, with a reception at the Linton Hotel later.
A signed statement from Safety Director Holmes denies rumors Copelan would be discharged. It announces Colonel Copelan will be retained as Chief of Police to show approval of his methods and to keep politics out of the police department during his administration.
The newly presi yed Mothers Club of Norge member school aims to install two kindergartens a domestic science and manual training department and to advocate for these plans. Officers include Robert Jewell president Giron Kuingler vice president Lane Dye Keegan secretary and Mrs Ed Harlander treasurer.
Through the Pleasant Ridge Welfare Association volunteers installed a bubbling fountain at Ridge and Main, in front of Citizens Bronk and Savings Company. The project serves locals from the Progresso neighborhood and benefits pedestrians with a new public water feature.
Robbers entered the post office at Petersburg Indiana on Wednesday and stole money, stamps, and a quantity of valuables. The post office at Piledsureville Kentucky was also broken into with several hundred dollars taken, according to a Cincinnati report.
Helvey of Buckeye Engine Company will address members of the Cincinnati branch of the National Association of Stationary Engineers in the association room Friday evening.
A draft itinerary outlines a May start for a large group of trade boosters traveling by special train through Western Ohio and Eastern Indiana. Stops include Cincinnati Playton Troy Piqua Sidney Wapakoneta Lima St Marys Celina and others with multiple rail lines and cities listed for the tour across the region.
Report details a survey of 1124 children showing police and neighbors influence on after school play in youth areas. Findings include 50 percent of after school time spent indoors, 2 percent of time on labor, and 233 percent miscalculation errors. Citywide density notes 9.8 persons per acre with 1.9 persons per room.
The Republican club election will be held at Schweinberger's hall tonight with candidates on both tickets. Top posts include Jarques Helferich for president and Clifford Blaesi for secretary, plus Julius Spangenberg and W J Kuerta as treasurer and commander respectively.
Fire Chief Bunker announces transfers effective immediately. Walter Cocoran moves to Fire Company 8, Frank Hoffman to Fire Company 42, Hevérman to Fire Company 13, Richard Moor to Fire Company 4, and Thomas Feldman to Fire Company 28, across several engine and stoker roles.
Anna Henderson and John Klopman were arrested by Park Policeman Harding in Eden Park. Henderson was fined $50 plus costs, Klopman $10 plus costs by Municipal Court Judge Alexander for alleged drinking in the park.
Fragmentary notes discuss stocks and grain, financial factors, and government debt. Mentions France, wartime needs, and market rates with scattered figures. Contains many OCR errors and unclear references.
Wheat prices and futures drift amid mixed demand as Toledo and Minneapolis reports show cash and futures quotes. The wire lists wheat and corn bids, oats and rye prices, and various no 2 and no 4 grades with seasonal variations and auction activity.
A market summary notes live stock receipts at Ned and Matar markets with bids and lower ranges. It lists receipts totaling 295 head and references traders and representatives from The Ametioss Lats and The Averion, dated January 20.
Notes detail the Business Men's Club planning Keweenaw events including through car service between Cincinnati and Boston, Heading Road repairs, and trade exhibitions. The Mayors of various cities may attend Maine-Lincol Day ceremonies at the Chamber of Commerce. Reports cover the board of directors committees, San Francisco exposition trip preparations, and business trips by Leony Marks and B W Campbell president of Perkins Campbell.
The compiled river data lists multiple cities with gauge readings and trends. Cincinnati reports 268 feet rising, while Dam gauges show several rising and falling values at Franklin, Parkersburg, Catlettsburg, Louisville, Evansville, Nashville, Chattanooga, Paducah, and other locales. The overall note predicts the Ohio River level at the Ciptet Point and Ohta river events.
Building plans for a new $300000 structure for the Western and Southern Life Insurance Company were started yesterday by Harry Hake. The project will rise at Fourth street and Broadway, signaling a significant local development in the insurance sector.
The report notes a steady wheat market with fair demand and good substitution of old stock. Corn, oats, and rye prices appear varied with standard commodity grades listed, and arrivals and store pricing referenced in a brief market snapshot.
Reports from Omaha and The Americas detail cattle receipts and market steadiness with prices for prime and common beef, plus hogs and sheep with varied values. Cattle demand appears uneven, while hogs show a mixed trend. markets noted in early January across multiple markets with specific per-head prices and distributions.
Fragmentary text references stock packing receipts and market prices. Mentions New York, Michigan items, and a 3.0 percent figure. Lacks coherent narrative or identifiable date, place, or named individuals.
An OCR fragment lists various poultry related terms and prices, including ducks and turkeys. It mentions terms like springers and feathered birds with scattered prices and descriptors, but the text is garbled and hard to interpret.
Readable portions mention names and places but lack clear events. Scattered fragments reference dates, authors, and locations without a cohesive report or outcome.
The document lists fluctuating prices for coal and various fruits and vegetables. It includes figures such as whicky barrels at $1.35, and produce prices for items like California navels and celery, with regional notes and store mentions. The text reflects a mid century grocery ledger style listing with multiple locales.
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