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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1913

Page

10

Workmen Leave In Sympathy With Discharged Employe

The discharge of three men in the Norwood Service Department caused resignations and fear about Wert and water service from the municipal plant. A Monday fire heavily damaged the plant, forcing a special City Council meeting to approve funds for repairs to restore full capacity.

Service Department Norwood Cincinnati EB. W. Rich Zimmerman William Hover Harry Marachmeyer Rich

Norwood Saloons Close After Sunday Disorder

Norwood faced a rare shutdown when Stagee saloon and other businesses closed after a Sunday dispute. Police arrested John and Ben Stage for disorder, with Mayor Fridman set to hear the case. Electric department turmoil followed firings linked to city officials, leaving many workers deserting the service plant amid power concerns.

Norwood Stagee Ben Stagge Greene Jenike John Ben Stage Bond Fridman

Canadian Civil Commission Chairman Addresses Labor Woes

Adam Shortt of Ottawa chairman of the Canadian Civil Commission spoke at the Commercial Club in Cincinnati on Saturday night He outlined practical suggestions for handling future labor difficulties and was well received by the audience An analysis of the speech appears on another page.

Canda Commercial Club Adam Shortt Ottawa Ontario Canadian Civil Commission Cincinnati Shortt

Thanksgiving Parcel Post Backing for Turkey Weighing Up to 20 Pounds

Postmaster Morfort of Cincinnati announces a Parcel Post rule allows sending a turkey by mail if it weighs no more than 20 pounds and measures within 72 inches in length and girth combined. The notice cheerfully urges families to prepare the feast and keep loved ones fed.

Heigh-ho Morfort Cincinnati Modfort Parcel Post Butchers’ League Um Hum Post Office Department Washington

Receiver Files Report on GC L A Assets and Operations

Frank B. Bhutts as receiver for Cincinnati Lawrenceburg and Aurora Electric Street Railway reports insolvency assets appraised at 1 094 148 11 including the franchise at 900 000. Receipts from June 25 to October 21 totaled 52 666 68 with disbursements 46 111 54 leaving 6 566 68 on hand. Repairs from March and April damage are nearly complete and the line operates between Andersons Ferry and Morrison and Andersons Ferry and Aurora with Old Town at Lawrenceburg not in service.

Frank B. Bhutts Cincinnati, Lawrenceburg & Aurora Electrict Street Railway Company John W. Peck Anderson's Ferry Morrison Aurora Old Town Lawrenceburg

Mrs Marston Appeals Alimony Plea Amid Financial Strain

Court of Appeals heard attorney Jesse M Simons promise to fight an alimony ruling against James M Marston, 73, with Mrs Fanie A Marston, 46, claiming $3 weekly support would leave her $7. She hopes for divorce as she alleges abuse while Marston has been mostly incapacitated since a paralytic stroke. The case raises equity questions on a man’s rights in relation to a woman and has drawn rare local attention.

Warner

Charter Or No Charter Campaign Update

A letter from W B Campbell, chairman of the No Charter Committee, written while in Porto Rico, states he will return for the charter vote and continues to oppose it. He urges Cincinnati supporters to attend public meetings to gather facts for the campaign. A special Legislative Committee will soon be named to aid the No Charter effort and publicity work.

No Charter W. B. Campbell Porto Rico Charter Commission Cincinnati Commission Publicity Bureau

Pool quarrel ends with Warren Hensley shot

Warren Hensley 22 of 1068 Clark street was wounded when Solo mon Day 88 Carr street fired twice during a street dispute that followed a pool game. Day was arrested at Sixth and Front streets and held after Hensley was treated at Dr. Carrol DeCourey's office and later at City Hospital. Hensley faces a disorderly conduct charge.

Warren Hensley Clark Street Solomon Day Carr Street Carr Day Henley Carrol DeCourey Weat Fighth Street Nei Fourth District Front Streets Hensley

Judges Discuss Cash Pogue Case in Common Pleas

Common Pleas Judges Hoffman and Dickson addressed charges by Safety Director Cash against Prosecutor Pogue and the grand jury over the Bloom indictment. They said the issue is a matter for the grand jury and lawful remedies, not for court intervention. Judge Gorman knew nothing of a joint session.

Common Pleas Hoffman Cash Pogue Grand Jury Louis Bloom Bloom Dickson Common Pleas Court Gorman Cota

Harmon Attends Corner Stone Laying at Norwood Church

Rain halted exterior corner stone rites for the Baptist Church of Norwood delaying the Courtland avenue ceremony. Former Governor Marmon spoke as principal speaker at the Mormon Memorial Church cornerstone event honoring the family’s missionary past. The present church stone was reused for the new $556,000 edifice.

New Baptist Church Norwood Courtland Avenue Sherman Avenue Ihe Marmon Marmon Memorial Church Harmon Circaite

Yeges Attempt to Grace Safe at Lumber Company

Amateur yeggman tried to crack the Edwards Lumber Co offices at Eighth and Horn streets early yesterday morning. He gained entry by breaking a rear window and aimed to steal papers and $200. Crude tool work and a damaged door hinge tipped investigators to inexperience. Desks were ransacked but nothing valued taken. Vice President Charles Tuthill reported the incident to police, who pursue a rigid inquiry.

Yeggman Edwards Lumber Company Eighth Horn Streets Charles Tuthill

Damages Suit Response Over Poison Salts Filed

In the damage suit of Jeanette L Cameron seeking 76000, Miss Cora Dow a druggist rejects the claims stating the Epcoia salt order came from a Cleveland manufacturer shipment and was filled by a careful employee. Dow disputes Cameron earning capacity and argues she earned at most four dollars weekly during the illness while noting a surgical operation at the time.

Jeanette L. Cameron Epcoia Cora Dow Cameron A, Cleveland Manufacturing Company Miss Cameron

Butterworth Named for Cincinnati Merchandise Appraiser

Ohio Senator Pomerene recommended Thomas Butterworth of Cincinnati for the post of Appraiser of Merchandise at Cincinnati. The indorsement was sent to Secretary McAdoo as Butterworth’s appointment has lingered. The job pays 3000 dollars yearly with George Folker as current holder and John B. Murphy as sole rival.

Washington Pomerene Ohio Thomas Butterworth Cincinnati Butterworth Secretary of Treasury McAdcoo Pomerone Wilson George K. Folker

Tuberculosis Day Observances Placed Across Cincinnati Churches

Acting Superintendent Arthur Paden reports Cincinnati YMCA will join a national Tuberculosis Day effort December 7 with 606000 YMCA members and thousands of allied groups. Over 100 churches and numerous organizations will participate in lectures and campaigns to highlight tuberculosis as a leading church death cause, supporting a broader anti tuberculosis movement through church and school cooperation.

Arthur Paden Anti-Tuberculosia League Cincinnati Young Men's Christian Association National Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis Boden Allied Death League Cincinnati Tuberculos National Association Census Bureau United States Red Cross Asa

Mabel's Action Still Unsolved In Domestic Mystery

Mrs Mabel Quitman Philippe returns home with her father Lee Quitman after a sudden trip to Washington D C leaving husband Phillips silent. Reporters fail to elicit any explanation as the couple maintains reticence about the five day marriage and the cause of the estrangement.

Mabel Quitman-Phillipe Washington, D. C Lee Quitman Hubby Phillips Newspaper Post Quitman

Prosecutors Discuss Budget Needs for Extra Assistants

In Columbus on November 16 Attorney General T Hogan Gatoréay urged the five largest Ohio counties to budget funds for extra assistants in prosecuting offices. The meeting, attended by Hamilton County’s T J Pogue, Cuyahoga’s Cyrus Locher, Franklin’s EB C Turner, Lupas’ M Milroy, and Montgomery’s Robert C Patterson, followed impending tax and compulsory compensation acts increasing work.

Columbus Ohio Hogan Gatoréay Warnes Taxation Green Compulsory Compensation Acta T. J. Pogue Hamilton County Cyrus Locher Cuyahoga EB. C. Turner Franklin M. Milroy Lupas Robert C. Patterson Montgomery County

New License List Made Known Today In Cincinnati

The Cincinnati licensing board released a revised list for saloon licenses after major changes. One arrest, Norwood the saloon man, was reported as the only incident. Across the river, saloon activity rose as men crossed to Ohio to drink, suggesting Cincinnati residents sought licenses elsewhere.

Cincinnati Columbus Norwood Chile

Romance sparks sequel rumors at Miss Jessie Wilson wedding

Washington gossip links Miss Jessie Woodrow Wilson engagement with a suggested sequel rumor as Dr. Gilbert Horrax, once a frequent Washington visitor, is named as an usher for the wedding. The tale notes romantic whispers and the timing of engagements in the capital.

Washington Jessie Woodrow Wilson Margaret Wilsén Cupid Gilbert Horrax Jessie Wilson

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Norwood Water Plant Bullock Electric Bullock Canada MR. Henry Peck Yeag ApikoLay Cresae Uncle Sam Mrs. Marston Court ‘of Appeals Jesse M Simons Nie A. Marston Ernoon Court Mr. Marston Marston Cin Norwood Church Yeges Edward Pomerene U. K.’S Anti- Tuberculosis League Mabel Hogan Margaret Wilson White House Henry Jassays
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