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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1913
Page
2
The Ohio State Automobile Association plans to challenge automobile tax legislation, calling the law unconstitutional and awaiting legal counsel advice from Harry Gordon Cincinnati RR H. Lee Cleveland and C. K. Saviers Columbus before deciding further action.
Prosecutor Pogue determined an additional assistant was needed to handle duties under the workman's compensation act and visited Columbus Saturday to discuss the matter with the Governor.
City building inspector Rapp stated that 1913 would exceed 1911 as a building year. The Union Central Building contributed to the rise in 1911 permits.
Final arrangements for the twenty eighth annual Ohio Woman Suffrage Association convention are set for Tuesday at the Hotel Sinton with a surprise banquet for 800 guests. A special afternoon meeting in Judge William Littleford’s office will decide officer reports and committee appointments. The program includes organization talks, street meetings, city work, finances, and addresses by notable suffragists from Cleveland Canton Norwalk Girard Dayton and Chicago.
Special to The American. In Cleveland on November 14 a high school teacher, Charles J. Foukett, quits East High School after earning 1800 dollars yearly to take a janitor position at the First National Bank Building for 2400 dollars. He becomes Prof. Foskett, chief custodian, amid a dramatic career change.
Frankfort reports the final 1913 crop data. Corn yield 20.6 bushels per acre. Burley tobacco 655 pounds per acre. dark tobacco 508 pounds per acre. Wheat sowing 91.5 percent. rye 96.5 percent sown. Hog cholera and horse diseases noted. prospects show substantial wheat and pasture but drought effects and livestock losses forecast.
Covington Mayor Pat Phillips announces retirement from politics after twelve years in public life. He cites life being short and focuses on his law practice as the commission form government nears, ending his bid to seek higher office in Kentucky's Sixth District.
Covington police seek Fred Lang a sausage maker once with Haehnle Provisions Co of West Twelfth street Lang is wanted on a grand larceny charge A Florence Ky man L W Guiley claims Lang and he were roommates at Bens Hotel until Saturday and Guiley says a bank roll of 100 disappeared Lang formerly lived in Springfield Ohio and is at large.
The Auburn Lodge of the Knights of Pythias presents a two night entertainment at Nordland Plaza Theater Coryville on November 17 and 18 with Bert Leipink returning to the stage after seven years in vaudeville.
The board will discuss the newly elected member Joseph and education matters including funding. Under state law the pension payments for teachers are funded by the state.
Mrs Elizabeth Schild aged 61 died at her home 1538 Madison avenue Covington Saturday. She was the wife of George Schild a well known Northern Kentucky butcher. She is survived by five sons Clifford George Clay Arthur and Blaine Schild.
Cecil Blackmore aged 14 of 1437 Banklick Street Covington is reported missing from his home since last September. Police learned of his disappearance yesterday.
Mayor Phillips ordered Chief Schuler to suppress slot machines after complaints from rival owners. Machines had appeared in several locations, with managers claiming they are not gambling devices as each play wins a prize. The mayor's order threatens arrest for noncompliance.
Kentucky Masons paid high tribute to Most Worshipful Grand Master Orie Ware at a Saturday reception in Covington. The modernized Masonic Temple at Fourth and Scott streets drew many high dignitaries and will be open for public inspection later in the week.
Latonia resident Theo Abadie a famed race horseman was brought to Covington jail after being found in a Winston Hill schoolhouse early Sunday. Al Brown took Abadie to Latonia where police received him pending an inquiry into his mental state.
John Embry Fred Jenkins and Frank Burger were moved to Moundsville West Virginia to begin their sentences after a Federal Court trial in Richmond Kentucky. J O Ponder also arrived from Richmond and was placed in Covington jail.
Fifty candidates received the major degree of the Knights of Columbus at St. Stephen's Hall Newport in the presence of local council members. Edward J. Tracy and J. Madison Walsh led the ceremonies with district deputies assisting. A banquet at Altamont Hotel Ft Thomas followed with toasts by Lt Gov Edward J McDermott and others.
State and city attorneys failed to agree on a trial judge for Mayor Helmbold indicted for alleged misfeasance in office. Circuit Clerk William Newell asked Governor McCreary to appoint a special judge. The Mayor’s lawyers claim no fair trial before Judge Yungbjut, who vacated the bench amid the dispute.
A large influx of visitors from Cincinnati and across the Ohio border packed Covington cafes and Newport venues, with saloons closing at midnight as police enforced Sunday laws. Kentucky officials may face pressure to tighten Sunday closing rules due to the busy border turnout.
Louis Chipman, jailed in Cincinnati awaiting requisition, faces three Covington gambling indictments. Arrested by Inspector Sandford, he refused Kentucky to come without a requisition and was held. Kenton Circuit Court issued a bench warrant Saturday with bond set at 1000.
W H Scheberg is named Postmaster of Independence the Kenton County seat succeeding John T Canty on recommendation from Congressman Rouse. The action assigns a new municipal postmaster reflecting congressional input and local appointment practice.
Plans are complete for the national women s suffrage convention opening November 29 and running through December 6 in Washington with about 500 delegates from every state. Chief speaker Catherine W McCulloch of Chicago and delegates Molly Elliott of South Carolina and Mrs Joseph Tilton Bowen of Milwaukee will participate as the convention petitions Congress for a constitutional amendment granting woman suffrage.
Universalist pastor Dr A B Beresford argues in a Walnut Hills sermon that moral standards must govern all life. He cites Pharisee practices, calls for private virtue and public integrity, and notes political reform as a sign of growing ethical expectations.
Washington November 16 delegates to the fifth national conservation congress convening tomorrow will center discussions on fair play to forests. The program also covers waterways fertility and human life with emphasis on wood costs stream regulation hydro electric power irrigation and health recreation. Secretary Houston opens the congress with speakers Garrison Lane and Chief Forester Graves among the principal addresses.
Dudley V. Sutphin, elected to fill the unexpired term of Mayor-elect Spiegel, will take the oath this morning and be formally inducted as Superior Court judge. He serves until year end, with Stanley Merrell elected for the regular term to succeed him.
Toronto November 16. The National Municipal League adjourned after a fiery condemnation of state control of public utilities. The league argued that utilities are urban in character and should be regulated by municipalities.
Chicago November 16 The Clinical Congress of Surgeons adjourned after passing a resolution urging passage of a law prohibiting surgery by anyone with less than five years in general medical work and denouncing the current system as legalized murder.
Columbus Ohio Nov 16 Newton Baker mayor of Cleveland leads a push among Ohio mayors to cooperate and secure financial relief from the revenue losses caused by license fees. He meets with Governor Cox in Columbus to discuss options.
A conservative reflection urges private virtue in business and politics as the nation faces unrest. The author emphasizes cleansing practices and trust in morally strong men to guide society through crisis.
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