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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1914

Page

14

Druggist Acquitted In Whisky Sale Case

Bethe Klotter of 4041 Baet Devenna was cleared by Municipal Judge Alexander after Omar Maphet accused him of selling whisky. Maphet claimed he received a bottle on a Sunday. the saloon keeper Jamaq Walah testified. The judge dismissed the case and gave a lecture to both Walah and Maphet.

Bethe Klotter Dromeriet Baet- Devenna Alexander Omar Maphet Klotter Jamaq Walah Klotters Drun Etore Maphet Wailsh Maphel

Municipal Court Attack Sparks Injunction Action

The suit seeks an injunction against Manchester Textile Company to halt property levies until the case is heard. Attorneys Peters Connolly represent the Manchester firm as challengers press for judicial review of municipal court authority and constitutional questions.

Kirbert Feilerm Manchester Peters’ & Connolly Manchester Textile Company

Court Term Change Proposed After Joint Meeting

A garbled court notice discusses altering the court term under a joint rule. It mentions selecting one term from three options and references attorneys Bates and others amid procedural changes.

Inquest Held Over Sailor Death at City Hospital

An inquest opened Thursday into the death of sailor Voert Hanson found at 2T West Street. Coroners Voert and Hanson presided to determine if alcohol, tuberculosis, or other natural causes led to the demise. Wilhelmina K Welly aged 4 of Renner Street attended the proceedings.

Yaron City ‘Hospital Voert Hanson Weststreet Wilhelmina K. Wellyee Renner Strbet

Settlement Reached In Estate Case Involving Brianers

A settlement was reached in a probate matter involving the estate of James reer. Mary beraen administrator and another party agreed to a payment of $1 900. Details remain unclear due to the garbled source text.

Pes iProbay Mary, Beraen James Reer Burger Yehie Jin

Marines Landed in Port au Prince Hayti Crisis

Special to The American from January reports that all marines aboard the battleship South Carolina have landed at Port au Prince Hayti under Captain Russell. Montana's crew followed, bringing about 126 U S marines and an equal number from the German cruiser Vineta. The capital remains quiet as no new government steps have been taken after President Oreste’s activation.

South Carolina Port Au Prisce Hayti Russell Navy Department Montana Haytien Vineta Orest

Suspects Dismissed in Joly Street Car Robbery Case

Municipal Judge Fox dismissed charges against Ellington and Fielding yesterday after witnesses failed to positively identify them in the robbery of a streetcar crew on Joly Street a week ago. Billington was fined 25 for carrying concealed weapons.

Fox Farmer Ellington Arthur Fielding Joly Billington Gost Okwua

Maloney Bound Over on Murder Charge

Robert Maloney known as Willard the Wizard is bound over to the jury after being charged with the murder of his wife and baby in Walton Lee AO. No bond was set and he was sent to the county jail.

Robert Maloney Willard the Wizard Walton Lee Senbh Fox Maloney

New-born Baby Murder Reported in Basment Finding

A baby girl is believed murdered after authorities found the infant's partly decomposed body in a basement associated with a traction depot. Police trace lines of inquiry to identify the suspects and motive.

Americas Traction de

Suit Seeks 10801 Tax Refund From Rail Line

The Cincinnati Street Rathway Company filed suit in the common pleas court to recover 10801.46 dollars in excise tax it says was illegally collected by Andrew C. Gilligen, revenue collector. The petition claims the railroad leases to Cincinnati Traction Company are exempt from the tax.

Cieinnas Street Rathway Company Commn Andrew C.gilligen Cincinnati Traction Company

Contractor Injury Case Seeks $5,000 in Court

A petition filed in Common Pleas Court claims contractor Josephine Yiayes was thrown from a car that struck granite blocks, injuring her and seeking $5,000 damages plus costs. G Doherty allegedly failed to place two letters on a stone repair, contributing to the accident.

Josephine Yiayes Common Pleas Court Ar Ln Ward G. Doherty

Robbery Hold Near Pearl Street Station Claims Alleged Assault

A grand jury heard claims by Curley that two men robbed him at Pearl Street station. One assailant allegedly pinned him while an unidentified accomplice took belongings. Details incomplete due to garbled text.

le Rotioo Eina Curley Egeta Grand Jury Muanie¢idee Curley Pearl Street

Woman Sues Car Company Over $10,000 Injury Claim

Olive A. Ned yesterday sued the Cincinnati Company in the Superior Court seeking damages of 10 000 for injuries alleged after a fall from an auto. She says she required crutches after the incident, suffered a fractured right leg and a dislocated knee.

Olive. A. Ned Cincinnati

Business leaders urged to testify on trust law await hearings

President Wilson seeks full business input on proposed trust legislation as Sen. Newlands and House committee plan hearings. Officials note some businessmen fear appearing, worrying lobbying accusations amid ongoing tariff debate and federal reforms.

Washington Commerce House Committee Wilson Newlands Senate

Hearing on railroad rate evidence in progress

Special to The American Washington reports hearings on rate increases for commerce. Witness Mark Mennell of Toledo testifies that millers' association and freight interests did not oppose the raise but objected to adjustments. Additional witnesses and Francis B. James are slated to testify later.

Washington Laterate Commerce Mark Mennell Toledo Millers’ Association Entral Freight Association Mennell Francis B. James Anary Neer

Draft of New Bill Involves Snyder and Pogue

Prosecutor Pogue drafted with Representative Snyder a new bill for the Legislature. The measure, connected to the last session's six items, proposes a rental arrangement for Longview property at a set yearly rate to the state, but lacks clarity on the intended tone of the act.

Pogue Snyder Hamilton ‘County

Kids win bid to skate on Newport sidewalks

In Newport a youth-led action challenged a sidewalk skating ban. City commissioners granted a partial relief allowing children to skate in approved areas while two officers will monitor adherence to new safety instructions.

Newport Einar Wsé Commiss Ublic Sefoty Ebert Ellie

Overcoat Thief Arrested in Covington Junction Case

Higgins and Dread of Covington report an arrest at Fifth and Scott streets in a device to clear multiple thefts of overcoats and wearing apparel. The suspect Parl Williams from Utica Indiana identified himself at headquarters. Police matched items to several victims from recent weeks.

Higgins Dread Covfenton Fifth Scott Streets Parl Williams Utica Ind

Probation Officer John Meyers Receives Gold Badge

John Meyers, newly named probation officer of Campbell County, received a gold badge. County Judge Edward Bolts made the presentation speech on behalf of county officials.

John Meyers Campbell County Edward Bolts

Covington School Moves to Coppin Building

Commissioners yesterday formally took possession of the new quarters on the sixth floor of the Coppin building to house the commercial department of the high school. Pupils will begin studies at the new location on Monday.

Covington’ School Reorbe Coppin

May sue to stop salary payments in Kentucky

In Frankfort the legality of the Joint resolution authorizing extra help in both General Assembly branches is in question. Representative J R Mount contemplates a taxpayers suit to halt salaries, while Governor MacGreary allowed the measures to take effect without his signature. The policy covers almost 10 900 dollars beyond constitutional limits as four bills pass through the House with little opposition.

Frankfort Bosworth Garnett General Assembly J. RR. Mount Garrard MacGreary Prohibi‘iedtote Webb-Kennyon

Boxing card at Admiral Athletic club Covington limits

Two bouts are scheduled for tonight at the Admiral Athletic club rooms in Covington. Kid Worth of Cincinnati meets Harry Hilsinger in a six round bout. Kid Lonzell of New Jersey faces George Klett of Cincinnati in a ten round fight.

Admiral Athletic Club Covington Kid Worth Cincinnati Harry Hilsinger Kid Lonzell New Jersey George Klett

Saloon Transfer Case Seeks $500 Judgment in Covington

Edward Shifferly sued G. H. Creekmore in Kenton Circuit Court seeking a $500 judgment for allegedly due payment tied to the transfer of a saloon at 629 Madison Avenue Covington.

Edward Shifferly Kenton G. H. Creekmore Madison Avenua Covington

Liberal Club Holds Hot Election in Covington

The Liberal Democratic Club of Covington holds its annual officers election at the club headquarters on Sixteenth Jane Greenup. Result signals early contests for next year’s circuit judges Commonwealth attorney and circuit clerk, with one ticket led by Joseph mne and the rival Blue ticket headed by Engi neer H Dad aces ie amid Keen rivalry.

Tiberal Democratic Club Covington Jane Greenup Pig Nomirgean Hud Kentucky Joseph Mne H. “Dad

Ben Biedenhorn Pleads Guilty in Assault Case

Five minutes after entering a guilty plea in Kenton County Court for assault, Ben Biedenhorn was fined 19 dollars and costs and became defendant in a $5,000 damage suit in the Kenton Circuit Court. The suit stems from an assault on Judge Harry Wheeler of Covington last November. Wheeler alleges the attack was without cause. ONeal represents him.

Ben. Biedenhorn Cleary Kenton Harry Wheeler Covington Wheeler Biedenhorn John O'Neal

ELECT CHURCH WARDENS AT ST STEPHEN S Newport

The new wardens of St Stephen s Church Newport are Henry Bassmann Joseph D Peltermann Bernard Brockmann Henry Meister Joseph Peters Joseph Maschinott John Roll Louis Huntemann A A Krure and Joseph Fischer. The annual report notes completion of a new school building and a new home for one of the sisters.

St. Stephen's Church Newport Henry Bassmann Joseph Dpeltermann Bernard Brockmann Henry Meister Joseph Peters Joseph Maschinott John Roll Louis Huntemann Aas Krure Joseph Fischer Aptee Tek

Newport Officials Rally for Teachers Pension Plan

Superintendent J A Sharon of Newport public schools and Miss Bette Harper of the Newport Women Th ers Club traveled from Frankfort urging members to pass the teachers pension law.

J. A. Sharon Newport Public Schools Bette Harper Women Thers Club Newport Haven Frankfort

Train Leaps Fatal 7 3

Smith a 28 year old employee of the Baltimore and Ohio Railway was fatally injured when his head struck an iron chest while jumping from a car at the Silver Grove yards. He died at Speers Hospital as coroner Digby investigated the death.

Smith O. Railway Silver Grove Speers Hospital Digby William Liebrock Covington Tower Place Liebrock

Divorce Petition Alleges Abandonment in Kenton Circuit

Pearl Hughes sues Homer Hughes for divorce in Kenton Circuit Court claiming abandonment. They wed in Lawrence County Arkansas in 1910. He disappeared in May 1912 and his current whereabouts are unknown.

Pearl Hughes Kenton Homer Hughes Lawrence County

Adjudged Insane Men Sent to Lakeland Asylum

Harry Kemper aged 30 and Charles a 60, both described as negro, were declared of unsound mind yesterday in Kenton Circuit Court and committed to Lakeland asylum.

Harry Kemper Charles A Kenton Lakeland Asylum

Covington Briefs Mrs Dillon Injured in Fall

Mrs Dillon wife of County Clerk John Dillon of Covington fell yesterday on Government Street Cincinnati and suffered severe injuries to her right ankle and hip She was taken home in an automobile to Ft Mitchell

Dillon Colunty John Dillon Covington Cincinnati Ft. Mitchell

Missing 1902 Record Page Returned to City Book

In Safety Director Holmes's office a missing page from the 1902 city record book surfaced yesterday. The page contained information concerning a city official who refused to resign and had been sought by Secretary Durrhee for several days.

Office of Safety Holmes Durrhee Bepn

Wise Alumni to hear Max Senior talk on Jewish Charities

Max Senior will address the Wise Alumni Association Sunday at 3 PM in the assembly hall of the school on Reading road and Whittier street Avondale. The talk covers Jewish charities their work and bearing on economic and industrial problems of the day.

Max Wise Alumni Association Reading Road Whittier Street Avondale

Informers Not Immune in Becker Case Environs

New York morgue date report states that dynamiters who supplied blackmail and crime testimony leading to Sylvestro the Sletlian’s conviction will face prison terms, with Puctarello Sadaitus and Lehman pleading guilty for slight mitigations. Nine desperadoes remain in jail awaiting indictment or trial.

New York Sylvestro Rose Webber Walton Charles Becker Puctarello Sadaitus Lehman

Jump From Ship Turns Fatal On Sea Voyage

The captain of the American liner St Louis reports an Italian named Pisterio leaped from the stern during the voyage from New York to Southampton. He was likely crushed by the propellers and died.

Southampton Uner St. Louis New York Pisterio

Beres Ban Placed on Maeterlinck Works

The Index congregation in Rome issues a decree banning all Maurice Maeterlinck writings. Faithful are forbidden to read keep borrow or sell his works.

Rome Congregation of the Index Maurice Maeterlinck

Cambridge to Get Women Police Force Soon

Princess Mary of England plans a collection of pagan idols. Cambridge, England, will introduce women police. The United States’ largest table farm near Tarkio, Missouri spans 22,000 acres, land valued at about $2,000,000.

England Cambridge Eng United States Tarkio

Woman welcomes jail as sentence for child neglect

Anne Ritnes told Judge Caldwell she was glad to be sent to the work house after a six term sentence. Testimony described the Ritnes children kept in a basement at 1102 Wade Street Inn in starving condition. Andre Birnes ordered to pay 5 dollars weekly for the children's support in an institution to be named by the court.

Anne Ritnes Tuvenile Caldwell

Snook Funeral Today For Frank M. Snook

The funeral for 84 year old Frank M. Snook, who died Thursday, will be held today at 1 30 p m from his Blue Ash residence. Interment follows at Hopewell Cemetery in Montgomery. Snook was a partner in the Snook and Veith lumber firm of St Bernard.

Frank M. Snook Blue Ash Hopewell Cemetery Montgomery Snook Snook and Veith St. Bernard

Webster school assistant principal in serious condition

Prof. Ubald Willenberg assistant principal at Webster school was stricken with apoplexy Thursday at his home 426 Hopkins street and reported yesterday to be in a serious condition with paralysis on his entire right side

Ubald Willenberg Webster School Hopkins Street

Marriages Filed for Four Couples In Local Records

Four couples listed for marriage licenses include Sam Garrett 28 of Newport Kentucky with Emma Boelker 28 of 109 Corwine avenue. William Duehler 26 of Delhi pike with Bertha Shall 22 of Delhi pike. Albert V. Weigel 27 of Lafayette Indiana with Clara M. Henn 25 of 540 West Eighth street.

Sam Garrett Newport Emma Boelker Corwine Avenue William Duehler Delhi Pike Bertha Shall Albert V. Weigel Lafayette Ind Clara M. Henn Weet Eighth Street

Titanic survivors in divorce action

Mrs. Lucille Polk Carter files for divorce from William F. E. Carter. The couple, saved from the Titanic sinking in April 1912, were socially prominent with two children, William T. Carter and Lucille Carter, and were reportedly devoted years earlier. Bruce, managing director of the White Star Line, is not further cited.

Philadelphia Jan Lucille Polk Carter William FE. Carter Carters William T. Carter Lucille Carter Bruce White Star Line

State Loses Oil Land Revenue in Lease Error

Columbus Ohio Tan 306 thousands of dollars were lost to the state due to negligence by Democratic officials. Auditor Donahey ordered Attorney General Hogan to file damages suit over 144 acres of school lands in Hocking and Jackson counties. The land yields 82125 in oil for private firms while the state gets only 29 rental. Donahey acted after a belated probe found stripping of oil and coal from school lands for private profit.

Columbus Tan Donahey Hogan Hocking Jackson Donabey

Bury Schlemmer Today

Louis Schlemmer 63 a plumber died Thursday and will be buried today from the residence 40223 Spring Grove Avenue Services will be held at Spring Grove chapel.

Louis Schlemmer Spring Grove l Avenue Spring Grove Chapel

Judge Ho lister to preside in New York for week

U.S. Judge Howard Hollister will depart for New York City today to preside in the United States District Court there for one week. No sessions will be held in the Cincinnati Court during this period.

United States Howard Holister New York City United States District Court Cincinnati

Whiteley Malleabie Castings Appeals $150,000 Suit

The Whiteley Malleabie Casting Company appealed a $150,000 case involving C. Chisholm against the Long Arm System Company in the United Court of Appeals. The suit centers on alleged loan funds due Chisholm.

Kilgoure Sues to Clear Hyde County Land Title

John Kilgoure filed suit in Common Pleas Court to clear the title to a Hyde Parish tract intended for a new subdivision. The action seeks to resolve title issues hindering development.

John Kilgoure Common Pleas Court Hyde Par

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