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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1913

Page

2

Countess de Goutant-Biron Betrothal To James Hazen Hyde

Special Cable reports the engagement of Countess Louis de Goutant-Biron to James Hazen Hyde son of the Equitable Life founder. The Leishman family figures in a 1907 Paris court action over marriage arrangements and prior divorce disputes. The countess, once Martha Leighman, separated from her husband and later reconciled before his death. Hyde has long resided in Paris amid insurance scandal fallout.

A Paria Louis de Goutant-Biron John G. Leishman Germany James Hazen Hyite Equitable Life Assurance Society New York Countess Gontaut-Biron Martha Leighman bLeishmann Mr. Leighman Maitre FE. Dedington Paris Mapridge Miss Letchman Nancy - “Letchman Duke of Crow Hyde Equitable

Depot Question Prompts Cincinnati Council Hearings

City Council set to discuss the new Union Depot with Ryan noted as purchaser and Hyde a New York figure amid depot and bath house bond plans. Councilmen Butterworth Reynolda and others prepare resolutions on steps taken and future actions while a firehouse site purchase, councilor Fagin's resignation, hospital funds, and high pressure water bonds are also on the agenda.

Butterworth Reynolda Paddock Reading Road Gafety Department Department of the City Solicitor Marvey Fagin

Cincinnatians See Havana After Laundrymen Convention

Cincinnati visitors from the National Laundrymen's Association adjourn to Havana after the New Orleans convention. Among them is Clifton Taylor, proprietor of the Excelsior laundry, lingering in the Cuban capital for a few days longer.

Havana

Purloined Shirts Baffle New York Magistrate

Magistrate House from Yorkville attempts to identify a thief who stole all his shirts except the one on his back. He dismisses arraignments on petty larceny charges and questions counsel about any knowledge of the thefts. A laundryman disguise is suspected in the mysterious offense.

New York House Werich Yorkville

Kentucky Thain Victim Identified as Husband of Mrs Reese

Mrs Lawrence Reese of Cregcent Springs Kentucky identified the mutilated body found near Erlanger depot as her husband a machinist. Cornerett Riffe opened an inquiry into the death after Miss Maude Rider reported the finding. Neighbors said the man left for a grocery trip and was likely run down by a train. He was thirty leaving a widow and two children.

Lawrence Reese Erlanger Depot Cregcent Bprings Erlanger

Probe Deepens in Gambling Investigation in Covington

The present Kentall County grand jury in Covington has spent three weeks hearing witnesses on alleged gambling wrongdoing across the city and county. Judge Tracy granted a six day extension for a total investigation period nearing a month with 17 indictments already returned and more expected.

Sessién Covington Tracy Kentall County Thovgh

Vicar General Sued for 5000 in Auto Crash Case

Warner R. Koch eight years old suing Ferdinand Brossart Vicar General of Coyington Kentucky Catholic diocese for 5000 alleging a car accident on Reading road on April 3 left his left eye bruised and his back and spine injured. case brought by his father Eugene Koch with Louis H. Capelle attorney.

Louis H. Capelle

Bellevue and Newport Property Transfers Reported

Campbell transfers Martha Robson to Emma Gaddis on Lake Street Bellevue for $1. Charles Beiting transfers to Joseph Beiting on Division Street Bellevue for $1. Sylvia Barons transfers to Lafayette Kader on Tenth Street Newport for $1. Clarence Heckman transfers to Hattie Johns on Vine Street Dayton for $1. Joseph Gregory transfers to Walter Forester on Washington Avenue for $1.

Martha Robson Emma Gaddis Lake Street Bellevue Charles Beiting Joseph Beiting Division Street Sylvia Lafayette Kader Tenth Street Newport Clarence Heckman Hattie Johns Vine Street Dayton Joseph Gregory Walter Forester Washington Avenue

Realty Transfers Move Between Several Owners

Compton Justis transfers a north side lot on Eighteenth near Madison to Amelia Justis. The People's Saving Bank and Trust Company as trustee sells a southwest Myrtle and Summit corner lot to Hattie Hamilton for 850 dollars. Daniel Trapp conveys a Center street lot to Charles West. F G Harrie and wife transfer an east Philadelphia street lot to B Tepe.

Compton Justis Amelia Justis Eighteenth Madison Avenue People's Saving Bank and Trust Company Hattie Hamilton Myrtle Summit Avenues Daniel Trapp Charles West Center Street F. G. Harrie B. Tepe Philadelphia Street

Worker burned by gas explosion at city street corner

Omar Fritsch of the Union Light Company was seriously burned yesterday at Patchen and Fairfield avenues when a match ignited gas as he prepared to enter a man hole. He was removed to Speers Hospital, Dayton.

Omar Fritsch Union Light Company Patchen Fairfield Avenues Fritsch Speers ‘Hospital Dayton

State Banking Commissioner Issues Bank Condition Call

State Banking Commissioner T J Smith issued a call for a public report on the condition of state banks as of close of business November 14. The notice directs banks to publish the required reperte.

T. J. Smith

Court Notes Judge Harberson Finds Multiple Divorces Granted

In Judge Harbeson s court yesterday numerous matters of record included divorces granted to Elizabeth Lindsay from D E Lindsay with child custody, Lavenia Clements from Ernest Clements with custody, Carrie A Petri from Daniel Petri with name restoration, C Ernest Grout with custody, Lily May Hayden from John Hayden with custody, Maggie Perrin Metcalfe restoring her maiden name Gerrard, and alimony ordered for George Brisbay to Elizabeth Brisbay.

Elizabeth Lindsay Lavenia Clements Ernest Clements George Brisbay Elizabeth Brisbay Carrie A Petri Daniel Petri Tuser Ther C. Ernest Grout Lily’ May Hayden John Hayden Maggie Perrin Metcalfe Thomas L. Metcalfe Circuit Court Gerrard

Judge Denies New Trial In Hoffman Family Case

Judge Harbeson denies John Hoffman a new trial against Thomas Donnelly and others. The ruling upholds Hoffmans daughter Amy Hoffmans will giving her estate to the Donnellys. The court then dismisses Howard L. Piercys $5,000 claim against S C C Street Railway Co for contributory negligence. Claude Laycock sues C O Railroad Co over denied return ticket with $1,000 damages await trial.

Harbeson John Hoffman Thomas Donnelly Hoffman Amy Hoffman Donnellys Howard L. Piercy S. C. & C. Street Railway Company Piercy Kruse Avenue Claude Laycock C. & O. Railroad Company Leycock

Covington Police Board Accepts Detective Cody Resignation

At a special board meeting in Covington the resignation of Detective James Cody was received and accepted. Cody, a Lewisburg salon proprietor, faced indictment by the Kenton County grand jury for operating a disorderly place. Mayor Philips presided as the board considered the case.

Covington

LICENSED TO WED IN COVINGTON MARRIAGE LICENS ES

The Covington registrar reports a surge in marriage licenses issued yesterday with pairs including Herman Lamp 21 and Fay Brudas 21 from Dayton Ohio W E Yeager 31 and Margaret Smith 31 from Dayton Ohio Aldie Lloyd 22 and Marie Spuill 21 from Middletown Ohio Joseph Emrick 39 of Germantown Ohio and Minnie Knock 40 of Dayton Ohio Morris R Cheesman 20 and Emma Barrow 21 from Visalia Ky Herbert Sanders 21 and Mayme Binder 21 from Ludlow.

Herman Lamp Fay Brudas Dayton Ohio Margaret Smith Aldie Lloyd Marie Spuill Middletown Joseph Emrick Germantown Minnie Knock Morris R. Cheesman Emma Barrow Visalia, Ky Herbert Sanders Mayme Binder Ludlow

Death of Mrs Amelia Wilson Shedding Covington Roots

Mrs Amelia Wilson 76 mother of the late Thomas Pickett Wilson former Kenton County sheriff died at 424 Bakewell Street Covington. She had lived in Covington over sixty years and the body was taken to her granddaughter Mrs Charles Wares on Bond Street West Covington before remains are sent to Maysville Kentucky. She was widow of W F Wilson a noted Cincinnati whisky dealer.

Amelia Wilson Thomas Pickett Wilson Kenton County Bakewell Street Wilson Covington Charles Warer Bond Street West Covington Maysville W. F. Wilson Cincinnati

Covington Mayor Moves Against Saloon Raffles

Covington merchants met with Mayor Phillipa to protest raffles used as prizes in saloons. The mayor said he opposes saloon raffles and will discuss with Police Chief Kleumper. Last week he ordered suppression of slot machines, which were removed.

Covington Phillipa Kleumper

Yelton Held for Grand Jury in Murder Charge

Elmer Yelton a 30 year old teamster was charged with murder in Covington Police Court. The case was transferred to the grand jury as it convened. Felton allegedly assaulted Charles Morton a nightwatchman on Montgomerys coal fleet two weeks ago, injuries causing death Sunday in Cincinnati Hos.

Elmer. Yelton Covington Felton Charles, Morton Montgomery Cincinnati Hospital

New Ludlow Post Office Opens In Steel Structure

Superintendent Thomas Mason and assistant W H Baldwin opened the Ludlow branch post office at Elm and Kenner streets in Ludlow near Covington. The steel structure office serves three carriers for Ludlow and Bromiley and one rural carrier, replacing the old Elm and Carneal location.

Thomas Mason W. H. Baldwin Ludlow Driscoll Bulidoe Elm Kenner Covington Bromiley Elm and Carneal Streets

Four Prisoners Sentenced by Judge Cushing

Four prisoners were sentenced by Judge Cushing yesterday. John Bradley guilty of burglary tools in possession. sentenced to the penitentiary for an immediate term. Fred W. Renier grand larceny of $40 from Joseph Wyss. penitentiary one year. Ben Johnson colored carrying a revolver. reformatory. Frank Mirabelli carrying a dagger. $60 fine and costs. Louis Paulty guilty to assault. fined $100 and costs by Judge Caldwell.

Cushing John Bradley Fred W. Reniergrand Joseph Wyss Ben Johnson Frank Mirabelli Louis Paulty Caldwell

Court orders distribution of proceeds from Thayer-Arthur flats resale

In the dispute between Western and Southern Life Insurance Company and Sidney Arthur an order of distribution of resale proceeds from the Thayer-Arthur flats was issued. The case also held that Loretta Gibson has no lien on either parcel.

Thayer-Arthur Western and Southern Life Insurance Company Sidney Arthur Arthur-Thayer Loretta Gibson

Curtice Postoffice Burglary Reported Sunday Night

Post office at Curtice in Otteway county was burglarized Sunday night. The safe was blown and robbed of its contents, estimated between 100 and 200 dollars. Post office inspector Moore received the information yesterday.

Postoffice Moore Curtice Otteway County

Divorce Suit Dismissed for Covington Officer

Judge Tracy dismissed the divorce case of Patrolman John Kiley of Covington after evidence showed the couple reconciled within six months, while the law requires abandonment for a year. Mamie Kiley was alleged to have abandoned him.

Tracy John Kiiley Covington Kiley Mamie Kiley

Lumber yard accident claims life of John Cutter

John Cutter aged 61 a laborer at Galles lumber yard 1262 Budd street was crushed beneath a lumber pile yesterday morning. He was married and resided at 1122 Weert Eighth street.

John Cutter Galle’s Budd Street Weert Eighth Street

Dinner at Ft. Mitchell Country Club for Covington city officials

A dinner for the newly elected Covington City Commissioners will be held tonight at the Ft. Mitchell Country Club. The event was moved from the Covington Industrial Club due to many confirmations with Meyer Phillips among the honored guests set to speak. Special cars depart the Industrial Club at 6 30 p.m.

Covington Ft. Mitchell Country Club Covington Industrial Club Country Club Meyer Phillips Industrial Club Eighth Madison Avenue

Shields brothers barred from home after Newport police court

In Newport police court yesterday Harry and Leslie Shields were ordered to stay away from their mother's home at 18 West Fourth street after a fight at the residence. Judge Buten warned them to remain away as their mother asked for the order. Frank Rhoades, arrested on a complaint by his wife, will have a hearing tomorrow.

Newport Harry Leslie Shields West Fourth Street Shield Brothers Buten Frank Rhoades

Malone to be New York Port Collector Named by Officials

Washington reports Dudley Field Malone is widely expected to be appointed Collector of the Port of New York succeeding John Purroy Mitchel, recently elected mayor. Malone, assistant secretary of state, is son in law of Senator O Gorman of New York.

Dudley Field Malone Port of New York John Purroy Mitchel New York City Malone Senator O'Gorman

Rabbit Backs Down No More as Stoat Attacks

A timid rabbit unexpectedly fights back when a stoat stalks it in tall grass. The stoat closes in, but the rabbit pivots and delivers a powerful kick with both hind legs, sending the predator fleeing. The encounter reverses expected roles and highlights the rabbit’s hidden defense.

Fitt. Mare London Jeneth Bunny

Lumber yard accident claims life of John Cutter

John Cutter, 61, of 1122 West Eighth street, was instantly killed when a lumber pile toppled onto him at the Galle Lumber Company yards, 1262 Budd street. Coroner Foertmeyer is investigating.

John Cutter West Eighth Street Galle Lumber Company Budd Street Cutter Foertmeyer

Schneider Named Dean Heads Chamber Education Committee

Herman Schneider, head of the University of Cincinnati Engineering Department, was appointed chairman of the Chamber of Commerce committee on Commercial and Industrial Education yesterday.

Herman Schneider University of Cincinnati The Chamber of Commerce

Birds Protect Trees From Woodpeckers in Tennessee Preserve

Special to Amotions reports Benjamin L. Dulaney guards a 169 acre forest near Munster Tennessee to save chestnut trees by protecting songbirds. He notes woodpeckers control borers and insects but warns neglect allows tree decline and urges conservation of birds.

Amotices New York Benjamin L. Dulaney Munster Tenn Mr. Dulaney Waldorf

Sunset division strike ends after arbitration agreement

Washington November 17 The strike on the Sunset division of the Southern Pacific railroad ended today after an agreement to arbitrate differences between company officials and striking trainmen. About 2 500 trainmen were involved in the dispute.

Washington Sunset Southern Pacific Railroad

Horseman Seeks Writ for Wife in Habeas Corpus Battle

M C Prichard of Mobile Alabama filed a habeas corpus petition to bring Agnes M Prichard to the Insolvency Court for a talk with him about returning home. He says she is staying with a friend at 25106 Kemper Lane and the sheriff cannot locate her. He alleges she left two weeks ago and previously left two years earlier. Representation: Cogan Williams Ragland for the husband.

M. C. Prichett Mobile Ala Agnes M. Prichard Mra Edward Keeley Kemper Lane Prichard Cogan, Williams & Ragland

Marriage Licenses Listed For Multiple Couples In City

A list of marriage licenses shows James F Sullivan 21 of Pittsburg and Lena Jones 21 from Home of the Friendless. William F Walters 26 and Mandy Moody 18. Alfred Morrison 26 Toledo and Gussie Bullerdick 26 Madisonville. Alexander Wrubbesky 26 Cen tral avenue and Irene Smith 29. Edgar Sipple 22 and May B Pettit 21. John Crow 23 East McMillan street and Cora Peterson 23. George Meyncke 26 Dayton and Loretta Fay 25 Norwood. George P Leftwick 21 Newport Ky and Marie Nichols 22 626 Maryland avenue. Kruse Johnson 21 Cutter street and Ida Bailey 18 242 Pike street.

James F. Sullivan Pittsburg Lena Jones William F. Walters Post Square Mandy Moody Shillite Place Alfred Morriison Toledo Ohio Gussie Bullerdick Madisonville Alexander Wrubbesky Central Avenue Irene Smith Edgar Sipple Weat Fifth Street May B. Pettit Pleasant Street Francis John Crow McMillan Street Cora M. Peterson Eastern Avenue George M. Meyncke Dayton Loretta G. Fay Norwood George P. Leftwick Newport Marie Nichols Maryland Avenue Kruse Johnson Cutter Street Ida Bailey Pike Street

Moose Club Nominates Progressive Bull Moose Ticket

The Northside Business Club selects a Bull Moose slate with Dr. F. D. Meguire as President and B. M. Swango, E. F Skidmore, P. W. Del Atkins as vice presidents, plus E. L. Kennedy as Secretary and Charlies H. Nicholas as Treasurer. Directors include Edgar Biggs Leo T. Fols and John A. Schon.

the Bull Moose Northside Business Club F. D. Meguire B. M. Swango E. F Skidmore P. W. del Atkins E. L. Kennedy Charlies H. Nicholas Edgar Biggs Leo. T. Fols John A. Schon

Kincheloe Named National Bank Examiner

Washington November 17 Secretary McAdoo appointed W P Kincheloe of Central City as a national bank examiner. His district will be assigned later.

Washington McAdoo W. P Kincheloe Central City

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