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Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1913

Page

2

Evolution and Wallace Sermon in Wait Hills Church

A sermon by A. B. Beresford at Wait Hills celebrates Alfred Russel Wallace and argues evolution is a divine method, not a dethronement of God. It highlights environment, survival of the fittest as moral excellence, and the Bible’s alignment with evolution, urging humane progress through righteous conduct.

Alfred Russel Wallace de A. B. Beresford Universaiiet Waitt Hills Alfred. Russel Wallace Alfred Russel Wallace Genesia God Pilate Christ Sys Herbert Spencer

Concerts for Prisoners Bring Opera to Workhouse

Kansas City Kansas prison inmates hold nightly concerts with grand opera selections and popular songs. Lonquist Purrido offered a $75 phonograph and 40 records for a 100 day sentence. Judge Brady accepted, ordering the phonograph and records sent to the workhouse. A prisoner will operate the device each evening for fellow inmates.

Kansas City Kan Lonquist Purrido Brady

October Busy Month for Cincinnati Post Office

October proved the busiest month of the year for the Cincinnati post office. Over 27 million pieces of mail were handled and 16 million delivered by city carriers. Receipts totaled 292070.29 dollars.

Cincinnati

Police Skeptical Of Finn Street Robbery Claim

Police doubt the report by George W. Clark of 846 Lexington Avenue that he was robbed Saturday evening on Finn Street by two men at gunpoint of 9.75 dollars in a crowded area. Clark insists the incident occurred despite lack of corroboration.

George W. Clark Lexington Avenue Finn Street Clarks

Gauntlet Thrown by Republicans Over Currency Delay

Republicans charge Democrats with bad faith in delaying currency reform and say they will push a national issue on regional banks. The dispute centers on how many regional banks to create, with Democrats split and a caucus planned to force a decision.

Democratic Party Washington Senate Wilson O'Gorman New York Oakstors Reed and Hitchcock Hitchcock Danforth Reed Pomerene Ohio

Covington to Launch Merit System Under New City Government

Kentucky report notes Covington will replace the spoils system with a merit based appointment plan once the commission form of government takes effect. The five current commissioners emphasize nonpartisan control, shared appointment power, and maintaining capable staff while filling vacancies by standard criteria.

Sale Covington Newport Commissioners Covington Board Newport

Arrest follows cutting in Covington case

William Goshorn was arrested Saturday night on a charge of cutting with intent to kill Compton Justice of Norwood Ohio. He was released yesterday by Police Judge Read of Covington on bond set at 4000. Justice is in serious condition after being slashed across the back of the neck in a rear street confrontation near Eighteenth street and Madison avenue. He was sent to Covington General Hospital.

William Goshorn Compton Justice Norwood Read Covington Goshorn Eighteenth Street Madison Avenue Covington General Hospital

Mothers' Club to Meet at Newport High Today

A Newport High School Mothers' Club special meeting will be held this afternoon at 2 30 o clock in the Eighth street building. Final plans are set for the Thanksgiving turkey dinner and for the new lunch room opening Monday November 17. Eighth grade and high school pupils will join a kitchen shower next Wednesday afternoon for kitchen equipment.

Newport High School ‘Mothers’ Club Eighth Street

Church plans for St Vincent de Paul in Clifton Heights

The congregation met at the town hall to hear plans for a new church. It intends to begin work next spring and push for speedy completion.

St. Vincent de Paul Church Clifton Heights Campbell County

Fire at Covington Paint Shop Causes 20000 Dollar Loss

A Saturday blaze starting in the paint shop of Simon Cook at 415 Madison Avenue Covington gutted four buildings. Stock and property losses totaled about 20000 dollars with insurance around 6000 dollars.

Simon Cook Madison Avenue Covington Buldings

Negro Arrested On Murder Charge Near Latonia Racetrack

George Whaley of Lexington was shot and killed at Latonia race track Covington by William Turner alias Ramehorn a stable worker for trainer Alexander Luizard. Turner fled toward Independence Pike pursued by Patrolman Stapleton and Inspector Sanford Turner captured six miles from Covington. Albert B Shotwell held as witness.

George ‘Whiley Lexington Latonia Covington Whaley William Turner Ramehorn Ai ‘Luzader Jasonia Turner Keegan Independence Pike Stapleton Sandford Albert B Shotwell

Newport City Commission Meets Over Detective Suspensions

The Newport City Commissioners convene to decide on the suspensions of Detectives Sheeran and Cottingham. The two officers, charged with insubordination by Safety Director Ebert, have appealed to the Civil Service Commission seeking an investigation of the charges amid a deadlocked board.

Newport Sheeran Cottingham Ebert Brent Spence Newport Civil Service Commission

Hospital Benefit Dance At Newport November 26

Wives of Speers Hospital staff plan a reception and dance at the Spiritualistic Temple on Overton street Newport on November 26 with proceeds to the hospital. Chaperones listed include Mesdames Sarah Charles George Hermann J Li Phyth an John Todd Howard Hermann J J Youtsey W A Young and Miss Ruth Jenkins.

Speers Hospital Spiritualistic Temple Overton Street Newport Hospital Sarah Charles George Hermann J. Li’ Phyth‘an John Todd Howard Hermann J. J. Youtsey W. A. Young Ruth Jenkins

Brakeman Sues L and N Railroad for Injuries

Mike Frye a brakeman sues the L and N railroad in Kenton Circuit Court seeking 2610 dollars for injuries claimed after a fall from a car.

Mike Frye The L. and N. Railroad Kenton

General Hugh L. Scott Heads Cavalry on Mexican Border

GalvestonTex November 9 General Hugh L Scott is the commander of the U S cavalry on the Mexican border with a large detachment ready to invade Mexican soil at Washingtons signal If intervention occurs the mounted units would bear the brunt of the operations and his position becomes crucial for any such move

Hugh L. Scott United States Cavalry Mexi Mexico

Mysterious Ad Promotes Book For Young Women

A local publisher in Strassburg advertised a book titled Facts which every young girl should acquaint herself with before marrying priced at 60 cents. The volume sold 25 000 copies in under a month amid claims of misleading advertising. The court examined the book and found wholesome content despite complaints from some buyers.

Strassburg

Concessions on Hand Cameras at Panama-Pacific Exposition

The Concessions Committee at the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco abandoned a proposed hand camera tax after protests by the California Camera Club. Tariff changes lower duties on film, lenses, paper, and cameras, boosting cheaper gear. free roll films and film packs. The piece also describes a Christmas gift idea a photographic barometer using a dyed print and cobalt chloride detailing a weather dependent color change.

San Francisco California Camera Club United States

Governors and Mayors Set to Speak at Business Men's Banquet

Governor Cox will share the stage with Mayor Hunt Mayor-elect Spiegel and other leaders at the annual Business Men's club banquet Tuesday night. The club’s Saturday meeting approved the operating expenses to be submitted to members.

Last Public Reception Held by Union Central Life

Thousands gathered at the Union Central building Saturday for the final in a series of public receptions hosted by the life insurance company.

Union Central Building The Life Insurance Company

Chilly Blasts Sweep Down On the Middle-West States

A northwest snowstorm hit Cincinnati with mixed snow and rain and extended into the Great Lakes region. Shipping and rail service suffered. telegraph wires failed and lake traffic dropped with high winds. The steamer Samuel Mather lost its first mate, and other vessels were set against the rocks or beached as tugs aided survivors. Copper miners in Calumet marched despite cold and prohibition arrests rose briefly.

Father Boreas Cincinnati Great Lakes Lake Superior United States Weather Bureau Houghton Mich Lake Erie Samuel Mather Pittsburg Steamship Company Frank C. Foster Point Pelee Amherstburg Ont Mary Hipcicke Chicago Bar Point Cleveland Louisiana F. M. Osborne Port Washington Lake Michigan Cal

Musical Clam Stewed Dies On Bryant Park Bench

New York, Nov. 9. Vincent Bryan relays a quirky tale of a pet clam that died after being “stewed.” A bencheside story recounts the clam waiting on a porch, clapping to Dixie, and the owner’s cigarette routine ending with the clam’s fatal overindulgence.

New York Vincent Bryant Bryant Park Ancident Bryan Thad

Thief Takes Two Rings From Oscar Cohen Home

A thief stole two rings valued at 43 dollars from Oscar Cohen of 717 West Seventh street yesterday. The incident occurred in his room, and police are investigating.

Oscar Cohen West Seventh Street

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