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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1913

Page

4

Life Underwriters Addressed by Scovel in Cincinnati

The November meeting of the Life Underwriters Association of Cincinnati featured a luncheon at the Business Men's Club followed by an address by Charles W. Beavel of Northwestern Mutual Life, founder and editor of The Life Association News. New members included Dr. R F Weatherhead Almner Throp and Robert B. Palmer.

Life Underwriters’ Association of Cincinnat Business Men's Club Charles W. Beavel Northwestern Mutual Life Company Pittsburg Life Association Scovel National Association of Life R. FE. Weatherhead Almner Throp Robert B. Palmer Oho National Life Home Lite Company Ric National Avena For Lite Ini Cinginnati

Cigars Stolen From Cincinnati Depot Freight Station

The Cincinnati Transfer Company reports two cases of cigars stolen from its depot freight station, alleging theft at the C H and D facility yesterday.

Cincinnati' Transfer Company C., H and D

Bettman Denies Owing Company 92000 While Claiming 170000 Due

Morris L. Bettman president of the Bettman-Johnson Company, via attorney Frank Dinsmore, denied owing the firm 92000 but asserted more than 170000 is due to him. Dinsmore disputed the company’s asset figures, saying assets were reported just over 1 million instead of 2,080,845.19.

Morris L. Bettman Bettman-Johnson Company Frank Dinsmore Dinsmore

Wife seeks divorce from trick pianist after alleged nighttime assault

Dora E. Miller of 1121 Broadway files for divorce and alimony from husband Rus tus R Miller a carpenter after alleging he returned at 3 am on a November night aroused the family with his heels and later kicked her. Judge Warner issues order restraining Miller from further molesting his wife. They wed in 1897.

Rustus R. Miller Dora EB. Miller Broadway Warner Miller

Candy and fan stolen from Vine street store

Thieves looted a store at 1407 Vine Street Thursday night taking candy worth about $20 and an electric fan of similar value after entering through a cellar door. The First District police were notified by estate custodian David Lorback of the First National Bank Building.

Vine Street First District David Lorback First National Bank

Ach Re-elected President Of National Coffee Roasters

J. J. Ach of Dayton Ohio was re elected president of the National Coffee Roasters Association at the final session of the Linton Hotel. Officers for the coming year include Ross W. Wier of New York City as First Vice President W T Jones of New Orleans as Second Vice President Robert Meyers of St Louis as Treasurer and W W Jones as Secretary Charles Lewis of Cincinnati joined the Board of Directors New Orleans was chosen as next convention city.

J. J. Ach Dayton Ohio National Coffee Roasters’ Association Linton Hotel Ross W. Wier New York City W. T. Jones New Orleans Robert Meyers St Louis W. W. Jones Charles Lewis Cincinnati

Tacoma Mayor Sees Cincinnati Colleague During Visit

Tacoma's Mayor William W. Seymore met Cincinnati Mayor Hunt in Hunt's office yesterday morning. Seymore, on the Western executive's way East, said he had heard much about Hunt and then departed Friday evening for Pittsburgh.

William W.seymore Tacoma Wash

Atlas Chemical Tank Fire Causes $100 Damage

A resin tank overflow at Atlas Chemical Company on Great Street near the CC H and D tracks sparked a fire yesterday. Damage totaled about $100 before the Fire Department extinguished it. Walter Ogilby discovered the blaze and reported the alarm.

Atlas Chemical Company Geat Street CC. H. and D. Tracks Walter Ogilby

Kentucky Bookkeeper Arrested for Embezzlement in Covington

Oscar Kneider a 35 year old longtime bookkeeper for Willard Machine and Tool Co Covington was arrested after a warrant was sworn by the company president. Police say the shortage ranges from 3000 to 4000 dollars padding payrolls and turning over company property. Kneider told officers he had sent money and needed aid from his Munich mother whose letters show recurring requests for help. He and his family live at 4927 Eastern Avenue Cincinnati.

Oscar Kneider Willard Machine and ‘Tool Company Third Madison ‘Avenue Covington Herzog Schneider Willafa Schnider Munich Germany Eastern Avenue Cincinnati

Mirella Heile Wins Popularity Contest at Bazaar

Mirella Heile won the girls popularity contest held during the bazaar at the new St. Marys Hospital, receiving more than 18 000 votes and a diamond pin. Other prize recipients included Nellie Keefe Loetta Deuter Leona Gronotte and Irene Mielash.

Pital Miss Heile Nellie Keefe Loetta Deuter Leona Gronnotte Irene Mie

Meeting to Organize Covington Santa Claus Association

The Covington Santa Claus Association plans its first meeting next Tuesday afternoon at the German National Bank. Officials will discuss plans for a Christmas celebration for the city’s needy with funds projected to cover about 1,200 baskets after distributing around 1,000 baskets last year.

The Covington Santa Claus Association

Mayor Helmbold Improves After Fall Injury

Newport mayor Helmbold, injured several days ago by a chair fall, remains confined to his home with ruptured small veins in his right leg and a badly swollen knee. Officials say his condition is not serious.

Helmbold Newport

Damage suit settled against South Street Railway Company

David Bishop's lawsuit for personal injuries from being ejected from a car was dismissed as settled in the Ken ton Circuit Court. The case sought $1,000 in damages.

David Bishop South Street Railway Company Kenton Bishop

Police Court Fines In Covington Raid Case

Dr. Driver Ominsky was fined 100 dollars and sentenced to thirty days in jail by Judge Read in Covington Police Court after a raid on a house in Pickle Alley. Clarence Allen and Haley Beam were fined 10 dollars plus costs.

Driver Ominsky Read Covington Clarence Allen Haley Beam Thee Pickle Alley

Trial dates set for Hawkins and Newport mayor case

The Campbell Fiscal Court trial of County Judge Hawkins and associates for allegedly voting to spend more than road and bridge funds will come before Judge Yungblut Thursday. The Newport Mayor Heimbola faces a misfeasance charge with a hearing next Friday.

Hawkins Campbell ,Fiscal Court Yungblut Heimbola Af Newport

Newport Deaths and Funeral Services Report

Etta Johnson widow of Charles Johnson will have funeral services this morning at the late residence 615 Saratoga street and at the Church of the Immaculate Conception with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Amelia Rickels 38 died at 228 East Front Street Newport with funeral Monday at 2 PM at the residence and burial in Evergreen Cemetery.

Etta Johnson Charles Johnson Evergreen Amelia Rickels Evergreen Cemetery

Covington Sues Kenton Water Co Over 1903 Contract

Covington files suit in Kenton Circuit Court to recover 8142.06 for water supplied under a 1903 contract spanning 12 years at 10 cents per 1000 gallons. Mattie Hicks sues James Hicks for divorce alleging cruelty and abandonment and seeks restoration of her maiden name Mattie Flora.

Kenton Kenton Water Company Mattie Hicks James Hicks Lsd Mattie Flora

Funeral Today For Edward Solar At Newport

The funeral for Edward Solar who died at his home 418 East Third Street Newport will be held today. The service is in charge of Robert Burns Lodge of Masons.

Edward Solar East Third Street Newport Robert ‘Burns

Kenton County Indicts Officer and Several Locals

Kenton County grand jury filed a partial report to Judge Frank Tracy indicting Detective James P. Cody of Covington Police on a disorderly house charge with a $1,000 bond. Mayor Phillips suspended Cody and called a Police and Fire Commissioners meeting. Indictments target Louisville & Nashville Railroad for blocking streets, C N. O. & T. P. Railway for a nuisance, Sherman Crosley for craps, Joseph Berling and George Schild for betting on horse races, Henry Schulte for running a handbook, and Jack Bain for gambling with multiple counts and bonds up to $1,000.

Kenton County Grand Jury Frank Tracy Criminal Division Circuit Court James P. Cody Covington Lewisburg Cody Phillips Louisville &Nashville Railroad Company Southern Avenue Main Hamlin Ci N. O. & T. P Railway Company Lexington Erlanger Sherman Crosley Park Place Joseph Berling Third and Court Streets Berling George Schild Henry Schulte Jack Bain Eleventh and Madison Avenue Coving Bain

Funeral tolls case before Campbell Circuit Court

Judge Yungbiut heard arguments in the Licking Turnpike Company indictment alleging charter violation for charging tolls for funerals. The court took the case under advisement.

Yungbiut Campbell Licking Turnpike Company

Publicity meeting set at Union M. B. Church

A publicity meeting will be held in the afternoon at Union M. B. Church. The program lists Bishop W. F. Anderson of Cincinnati and Rev. D. G. Downey of New York as speakers, with Downey noted as a Methodist Episcopal Church book editor.

Union M. B W. F. Anderson, DD Cincinnati D. G. Downey D. B New York The Methodist Episcopal Church

Russian Bride Abroad Breaks Off Aurora Marriage Plan

Pauline Redo aki a pretty black eyed girl came from Russia to marry William Bodenridge a 35 year old Aurora businessman. On arrival she rejected him saying the man in the photograph is not the same and declared she will not marry. Bodenridge had asked his father in Russia to find a wife for him.

Aurora Til Pauline Redoaki Russia William Bodenridge Pauline Bodenridge

Hold Not Our Sex To Our Discredit

Special to The American from Chicago reports Immortals arriving for the American Society of Literary and Art congress amid rumors of a militant women’s protest. Leading Chicago literary women, including Edna Ferber and Clara Burnham, deny plans for any such action as the debate over inclusion in halls of fame continues.

Chicago American Society of Literary and Art Institute Academy Ais Edna Ferber Dawn O'Hara Clara Burnham

Court delays site law decision. possible tax levy impact

County Legal Counsel Charles Groom told County Auditor Bader that the Supreme Court in Columbus says a decision on the site law cannot be issued before Wednesday. If the court upholds the law, a levy increase for road purposes may be required for state funding.

Charles Groom Bader Supreme Court Columbus

Harrison's Will Filed for Probate After Death

Edward P. Harrison, manager of the Harrison estate and broker, left an estimated 225000 in personal property and 326000 in real estate to his wife. He provided 1 to each child to satisfy legal requirements, making his widow sole control. The will, dated August 1865, named wife and three children as survivors.

Edward P. Harrison Harrison

Sutphin Takes Oath of Office for Unexpired Term

Dudley Sutphin, elected judge of the Superior Court for the unexpired term of Mayor-Elect Spiegel, received his commission from Governor Cox and took the oath. He will take the bench Monday and serve until December 31, when Judge-Elect Stanley Merrell, a Democrat, will assume the regular six year term starting next year. Judge Ratphin, a Republican, had no opposition for the unexpired term but lost to Merrell for the full term.

Dudley Sutphin Superior Court Spiegel Cox Stanley Merrell Ratphin Merrell Judge Merrell

Park Bond Bid Award Goes to Breed Elliott Harrison and Estabrook

Bids for 200000 park improvement bonds were awarded in the Auditor’s office. Breed Elliott Harrison Co. of this city and Estabrook Co. of New York won with a 206460 bid including a 6460 premium. Next-closest offer was P J Goodhart Co. at 5186 premium. others trailed by over 2000.

Breed, Elliott and Harrison Company Estabrook Company New York Alove Company P. J. Goodhart Company

Court actions span breach of contract and injuries case

The Iten Biscuit Company sues Fairbanks Weber Box Company in Oklahoma for 3318 dollars in the U S District Court over a box supply breach. Rev C W Eldridge sues the Due Fireworks Company and Eden Park Fourth of July committee for injuries from a spent skyrocket. jury finds for the fireworks company. committee case dismissed for lack of evidence. Rose B Hofford sued for slander by Sarah Heslin. plaintiffs seek 2500 dollars in damages.

Homa Fairbanks Wiber Box Company Middletown United States District Court Peck Shaffer C. W. Eldridge Due Fireworks Company Carnival Eden Park Hoffman J. T. Harrison F. M. Coppecks A, B, Dunlap C. M. Thompson J. B. Kelley Stricker & Johnson

Puckett Divorce Granted After Absent Wife Case

William G. Puckett was granted a divorce from Etta Puckett by Judge Cosgrave on testimony that she abandoned the marriage by going to Oklahoma City in May 1910 and has remained wilfully absent. Harry R. Weber, attorney. Elia Shipman sues for divorce from William Shipman, a moulder's helper, alleging he slapped her when she refused to give up her money.

William G. Puckett Raiioach Freman Etta Puckett Cosgrave Oklahoma City Okla Harry R. Weber Elias Shipman William Shipman Moulder Shipman

Divorce Actions Move Through Insolvency Court

Mary E. Smith seeks divorce from Fred H. Smith alleging she must support herself and child after he left the family and boarded with Mrs. Coyne near the Fifth Street Police Station. Attorneys Kel ley Huseman Renke and J Q Martin appear in the proceedings. Anna M. Hauser was granted a divorce from William W. Hauser yesterday.

Kelley

Receiver seeks court authority to accept offer for company

David Lorbach, receiver of the C. E. Weidlich Pen Company, reported to the court yesterday that he has an offer of $5,952.13 from Paul Heinrichsdorf for the machinery, patent rights, goodwill and assets of the company and asks the court to authorize acceptance.

David Lorbach C. E. Weidlich Pen Company Paul Heinrichsdorf

Judge Dismisses Removal Petition for Ada Miller Guardian

Judge Luedere denied Attorney W. C. Fiedeldey the request to remove Ada Miller as guardian of his mother Mrs. Barbara Fiedeldey of Madisonville. Fiedeldey alleged neglect of his 64 year old mother who had an estate valued at about $10,000 and sought guardianship action to secure proper care. The filing referenced concerns over her comforts and attentions.

Luedere W. C. Fiedeldey Ada Miller Barbara Fiedeldey Madisonville Fiedeldey

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National Association News Bettman Ach Coffee Roasters Kentucky News Poplarity Mirella Heile Popu New St. Mary's Hos Lash Ger Man National’ Bank Dence Saratoga Street Church of the Immacu East Front Street Kenton ‘County Immortals E. P. Harrison COLE Spears Cont Brussels Axminster Spear Sutphin United States Court Iten Biscuit Company Common Pleas Court Rose B. Hofford Page Street Sarah Heslin Catherine Heelin Hofford Rose Garner Fulford, Shook & Kraw Ong Varlaheigh West Fifth ST Business Office E. 7Th St Probate Court BEN Franklin Co Jesse Cuban Burganry Carec Tor Longview Asylum Criminal Court William Garrett Walter Easton Samuel Becker Cushing Reformatory Gerald Greaney Carl Burkhardt Elizabeth Tinsley Jell
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