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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1913
Page
4
The Ohio State Automobile Association plans to oppose a tax on automobiles contending the law is unconstitutional. The executive committee will seek legal counsel from Mary Gordon of Cincinnati J R Lee of Cleveland and K Saviers of Columbus to decide further action.
Prosecutor Pogue found it necessary to appoint another official to address mischarging under the workman's compensation act. He traveled to Calumpbius Saturday to discuss the matter with the Governor.
City building inspector Rapp stated on Saturday that 1913 would excel 1911 as the new building year. He noted that building permits of 1911 were boosted by Union Central Building activity.
The tenth convention of the One Suffrage Association meets Tuesday at Hotel Siston with Judge William Littlefordyn presiding over the Men’s League for Women Suffrage. A surprise banquet at the Linton and a two session program feature reports, elections, speeches, and forums on street meetings, finances, and national action.
In The American Cleveland, Obie notes a former East High School teacher, Charles J. Foskett, leaving a $1,000 annual teaching post to take a bank janitor job paying $2,400. The piece satirically contrasts ideals of service with material lure as Foskett shifts to his new role at the First National Bank Building.
Kentucky farmers face early feeding due to reduced pastures as final 1913 yields show corn at 20.5 bushels per acre and Burley tobacco around 655 pounds per acre. Wheat rye and alfalfa conditions are favorable while hog cholera and horse illness threaten livestock.
In a recent statement Mayor Pat Phillips announces his retirement from politics. He cites the shift to a commission form of government and Democratic party turmoil as reasons his influence and plans to seek higher office are affected.
L. W. Guiley of Florence Kentucky seeks Fred Lang last employed by Haehnie Provision Co Covington West Twelfth Street on a grand larceny charge. Guiley says Lang and he were roommates at Bens Hotel until Saturday and a $100 bank roll disappeared when Lang left. Police have not located Lang who may have headed for Springfield Ohio.
The Auburn Lodge of the Knights of Pythias presents a two night vaudeville entertainment at Nordland Plaza Theater Coryville on November 17 and 18. Bert Leipink, a former vaudeville actor, will perform on stage for the first time in seven years. Careful preparations have been made for an elaborate program.
The board will convene to discuss state disbursement for teacher pensioning as the state funds the program. Officials expect to review current allocations and confirm fiscal plans.
Mrs Annesith Schild aged 61 died at her home 1538 Madison Avenue Covington Saturday. She was wife of George Schild a well known Northern Kentucky butcher. Survived by five sons Clifford George Clay Arthur and Blaine Schild.
Cecil Blackmore aged 14 from 1437 Banklick Street Covington is reported missing from home since last September. Police say the case is active and ask anyone with information to contact authorities.
Mayor Phillips ordered Chief Schuler to suppress slot machines after complaints from managers and rivals. Machines were placed in several locations and claimed not to be gambling devices since every play wins a prize. The order threatens arrest for noncompliance.
Masons of Kentucky paid tribute to Most Worshipful Grand Master Orie Ware at a reception in Covington’s remodeled Masonic Temple on Fourth and Scott streets. Dignitaries of the order attended to greet the new head of Kentucky Masonry. the temple is touted as one of the finest in the state and Covington citizens will be invited to inspect the building later in the week.
Covington police jailed Latonia based horseman Theo Abadie after residents found him in a Winston Hill schoolhouse. Al Brown delivered Abadie to Latonia where he was turned over to authorities for an investigation into his mental condition.
Three inmates John Embry Fred Jenkins and Frank Burger were moved from Richmond Kentucky to Moundsville West Virginia to serve their federal sentences. J O Ponder was also moved from Richmond and lodged in Covington.
The Knights of Columbus conferred the major degree on fifty candidates at St Stephen's Hall Newport in front of k of c members from nearby cities Edward J Tracy of Covington and J Madison Walsh of Indiana led the second and third degrees A banquet followed at Altamont Hotel St Thomas with toasts by Lt Gov Edward J McDermott District Deputy John Heaver and others The major degree is the highest in the order.
State and city lawyers failed to agree on a trial judge for Mayor Helmbold, indicted for alleged misfeasance. Circuit Clerk William Newell asked Governor McCreary to appoint a special judge. Judge Yungblut vacated the bench after plaintiffs claimed bias.
Prominent Covington cafes saw heavy business as visitors from Cincinnati and Newport filled close-by resorts. Ohio saloons drove traffic across the bridges until midnight when police ordered saloons shut. The rush hinted at pressure on Kentucky officials to enforce Sunday closing laws.
Louis Chipman, a victim in the Kenton County grand jury, is held in Cincinnati awaiting requisition to answer three gambling indictments in Covington. He refused to come to Kentucky without a requisition and was jailed after Inspector Sandford arrested him. A Kenton Circuit Court bench warrant was issued Saturday with bond set at $1,000.
W H Schoberg named Postmaster of Independence by recommendation of Congressman Rouse to succeed John T Canty in the county seat of Kenton County.
Washington plans completed for the national women's suffrage convention opening November 2¢ and running to December 6 with about 500 delegates from every state. Chief speaker Catherine W. McCulloch of Chicago. delegates Molly Elliott of South Carolina and Mrs Joseph Tilton Bowen of Illinois to participate. attendees will petition Congress for a constitutional amendment granting woman's suffrage.
Dr A B Beresford argues reform starts within each person as the moral law guides public life. He cites Pharisaic double standards and urges applying religion to private conduct, citing historical examples and modern calls for ethical renewal.
Washington Nev 14 delegates to the fifth national conservation congress open with the theme Fair Play to the Forests The program centers on protecting woodlands and conserving waterways fertility and human life The aim is sustaining timber supply for civilization and supporting hydro electric irrigation and recreation Secretary Houston opens the congress with expected remarks from Garrison Lane and speakers including Chief Forester Henry S Graves
Dudley V Sutphin elected to fill the unexpired term of Mayor elect Spiegel will take the oath this morning and assume duties as Superior Court judge. He serves until year end after which Stanley Merrell, elected for the regular term, succeeds him.
Toronto, Nov. 16. The convention of the National Municipal League adjourned after a fiery condemnation of state control of public utilities. The league argued utilities are urban in character and should be regulated by municipalities.
Chicago November 16 The Clinical Congress of Surgeons adjourned after adopting a resolution urging a law to bar anyone with fewer than five years of general medical experience from performing surgery and condemning what it called legalized murder.
Columbus reports Newton Baker mayor of Cleveland plans a meeting with Governor Cox to organize Ohio mayors for cooperation and to locate funds addressing hardship from license fee losses.
A terse statement insists that private, business, public, and political threads rely on good men and true. It asserts the era requires practicing beliefs and says the cup is being cleansed within.
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