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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1914

Page

3

Citizens Debate Tax on Personal Property in Cincinnati

Community leaders including George W. Harris and Assessors Charlie L. Doran and Peter J. McCarthy gathered to discuss tax collection improvements. They debated publishing assessors reports, property valuations, and the impact of taxing personal property on art treasures and bonds, urging honesty and moderation under the Warnes law.

George W. Harris Sinking Fund Oe Scelan Tels Soo Yeater Second National Bank Charlie L Philip II Mre. Emery Cincinnati Doran Harris Unie Sanus Bosdan Copany Franklin Altr Gorge F. Dieterle Chamber of Commerce McCarthy W. K. Schoepf Cincinnati Traction Company Sinking Fund Trustees George F. Dieterle Ee: Ww. c Chamber of 2 W. W. Ebersole Retail Estate Exchange Wiliam Doepke Alms & Co Pke Herbert G. French A “Franklin Alter,j

Divorces Sought Over Alleged Poor Conduct and Support

Idéfla Bonow sues James Bonow in Insolvency Court alleging cruelty and loss of wages and that he misuses the children’s funds. Ida Bartlow seeks alimony in a divorce case amid threats of witness testing at 914 Eim street. Vesta Connelly granted divorce from Walter Connelly over habitual drunkenness and lack of support. A test of testimony on a Bartlow case involved a window inspection at 923 Eum street.

Gus Frank H. Frank Idéfla Bonow James Vesta Connelly Warner Walter Connelly Garfield Place Ids Bartlow Ida Bartlow James Bartlow

Palmer child labor bill seeks to bar interstate goods made by children

New York January 36 The House Committee on Labor weighs Palmar's Palmer labor bill to forbid interstate commerce in goods produced by children under 16 or by those under 18 working more than eight hours daily. Homer Folks of the New York Probation Sod and national child labor committee backs the measure noting it targets manufacturers and mine owners employing children.

York House Committee Labor Congress A. Mitchell Palmar Pear Sylvania Homer Folks New York Probation, Sod@ty New York Charities Aid Association National Child Labor Committee Nto

Republicans Seek Return of Progres sives to Party

At the Columbus Ohio banquet of the Republican Glee Club, chairman Harry M. Daugherty urged the deserters to rejoin the party and pledged solidarity. Charles Townsend attacked the administration and praised a rebirth of the party, criticizing executive order and tariff legislation.

Cotombes Bureau Ciadgusttamericas Olumbus Ohio Harry M. Daugherty Republican Glee Club Desériers Glr Charles Townsend D Crime Repub

Bull Moosers Barred From Republican Primaries

Columbus Ohio January 30 Bull Moosers who plan to return to the old homestead will be barred from voting in the Republican primaries next August under a ruling by the election board. The board requires electors who voted in the last primary to affiliate with and vote the same party ticket at the next election and will provide primary registration records to precinct officers to identify voters.

Cotombes Bureas Cincinnati

Italian designer demonstrates new fire escape device

Peter Vescovi, an Italian inventor, demonstrated a new fire escape at the city hall yesterday. The setup features a long steel rig with one end anchored to the building top and a life belt attached to the wearer, a design using a spring system to lower a person to safety.

Peter’ Vescovi

Grand Theater Week Offering Mix of Drama and Vaudeville

The Grand Theater presents a varied week featuring James ONeill and Pauline Fredericks among a large cast in The Daughter of Awe, plus vaudeville acts including Saharet and dance performances. Walnut Street Theater offers Reticuta of Sunnybrook Part and Cincinnati premieres, while Gayety features College Girls with Abe Reynolds and Morrie Franklin. Orpheum closes with The Time the Place and the Girl comedy.

Grand Theater Mordsy O'Eht Awe Psavp Rigdaodwened James O'Neill Pauline Fredericks Brandon Tynan W.T. Capleton Henry George O. Gunther Leopold Katherine Beach Walnut Walnut Street Reticca Sunnybrook New England Violet “Su Ben Cincinnati Gayety Abe Reynolds Morrie Franklin Miss Ver Recksdither Erhenea Ores Cleo Lewis Trice Walter Johnson Katherine Beyer

Baders Appointed Supt of Workhouse in City Hall Naming

Two city hall appointments noted. Fred Bader named superintendent of the workhouse and Marty L. Laws reappointed hospital commissioner for four years. Mayor Spiegel and Safety Director Holmes may clash over selection process and competitive exams.

Fred Bader Marty L. Laws Bader Spiegel Holmes Jabhee Civil Service Republican Party John Archibald Hugh Conway Harry

Cigarette Cure Raises Office Strain on Health Dept

Officer Peters reported an influx of adults seeking a “cigarette Rabit cure” at the Health Department. The first callers were treated while late comers were turned away due to routine work. He said the department cannot extend the operation to adults and plans to test it with school children.

Peters Health Department

Wilson favors tolls for US ships through Panama Canal

The Outlook comments on President Wilson's view that American ships should pay tolls like other nations when passing the Panama Canal. It credits his regard for the Hay-Pauncefote treaty and says his stance shows international honor and common honesty among American statesmen.

London Wilson Panes Canal

Receiver for Drugist Harry D. Smith Named In Bankruptcy Estate

Harry D. Smith of Xenia Ohio was yesterday appointed receiver for the Roy Gable druggist estate of Nenia. The First National Bank of Iowa William Gossinger and the Vogeler Drug Company filed a petition for bankruptcy Thursday in the States District Court.

Harry D. Smith Xenia Wns Roy Gable Nenia First National Bank of Iowa William Gossinger Vogeler Drug Company States District Court

May Prefers Charges Against Civil Service Commission Members

Rumors circulated yesterday that charges would be filed against members of the Civil Service Commission. Edward Keefer urged that officials fail to attend to their duties, suggesting mismanagement and improper salary concerns for officials who have not undergone competitive exams. The matter centers on alleged neglect and calls for action to address city affairs.

Civil, Service T Commission Edward Keefer Commission Brigg

Eleven Mail Wagon Chauffeurs Found Guilty in New York

In New York eleven of eighteen mail wagon chauffeurs were convicted by a U S district court jury after a 15 day trial. Evidence discussed alleged dynamite plots and hiring men to intimidate during a mail service strike.

New York United States District Court Aes Seco

Appraisers Paid for Six Days by Portland Cement

United States Judge Hollister yesterday allowed the appraisers of the Superior Portland Cement Company pay for six days at 26 dollars and expenses.

United States Hollister Superior Portland Cement Company

McChesney Named Assistant Superintendent for Cincinnati Division

Charles V. McChesney is appointed assistant superintendent of the Cincinnati division of the railway mail service to succeed Arthur L. He will assume duties on Monday.

Charles V. McChesney Cincinnati Railway Mall Service Arthur L

Regional Court to Hear Bank Claim February 16

The federal regional court in Cincinnati will hear a claim filed against a regional bank on February 16. Proceedings take place in the United States District Court.

Eee Cincinnati United States

Doctor details assault in domestic violence case

Dr Martin Griticn, city’s leading physician, reported an attack on his wife by an intruder who used a wrench and forced entry. Robertson, injured, was taken to a hospital but expected to survive. the suspect fled after the assault and later surrendered? evidence notes the assailant’s escape and the ongoing investigation.

Martin Hye

Cincinnati To Lead 0.N.G. Coast Exposition Trip

An advisory board of the First Ohio Infantry plans to send a Cincinnati delegation to two expositions next year. About 1,600 Cincinnati volunteers would join the trip replacing the usual summer camp. Leaders named include William Cooper Protter Jehan B Bruce and Dr Meehamk.

Cincinmati Onie River Pacific Ocean Cominderte Jwill

Misunderstanding Shifts Tax Return Practice

The article notes a dispute over tax law causing revenue collectors to return corporate tax returns. A 1908 tax exemption of 000 was allowed, but the new law alters the exemption, affecting corporations.

Thes Corporation Beck

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