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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1913
Page
8
Thanksgiving special offers 25 percent off all dining room furniture from Ma howany walnut golden oak fumed oak early English buffets china closets serving tables extension tables chairs and related pieces. Include dressers couches chairs and rockers for the dining room in one stock sale.
The notice lists various rugs and carpets with sizes 6x9 to 10.6x12 and types including seamless tapestry, axminster, Smyrna, tapestry Brussels, extra heavy Brussels, velvet carpets with borders. Regular prices shown with marked sale values for quick purchase.
Advertises pattern table sets with one cloth and napkins in sizes 2 yds by 2 yds and 22x22 inches, scalloped cloths, hemmed pattern table cloths 68x68 inches of pure Irish linen at 1.59, scalloped towels and guest towels, extra fine 72-inch damask and mercerized table masks, lunch sets in 36x36 to 54x54 inches, Madeira embroidery items, and a Madeira scarf dollies line with prices and availability.
An unusual offering of lace curtains with one to three pairs left. The stock is arranged in six lots to simplify selection and close out remaining patterns.
The Hamilton County Liquor License Commissioners released a revised list noting 57 licenses withdrawn and 58 granted. Attorney Max Levy said the new license law will be challenged on Monday for 100 saloonkeepers whose applications were rejected, with some owners choosing to close by November 24. The list names many individuals and addresses, including notable items such as the Senate cafe on West Fifth Street and the wife of former Councilman Sperber among those affected.
Fragmentary OCR lists residents and addresses including Deni Tempehip at Sayler Park Lot 1 Town 3 Section 29 Vebrmean 8702 Ludlow Avenue Clem Buenger 700 E Third Street Albert Stengel Elm Street Adam Schott Liston Avenue Sixth Street Albert H 2906 Massachusetts Avenue.
The New Convention Hall Committee formed by Mayor Hunt met to request council legislation to draw 2500 from the bond issue for plans and specifications of the new municipal convention hall. Joseph Benning was named chairman. members include Mayor Hunt, Service Director Price, J C Hobert and Prof John L Shearer.
Work on new structures to be erected at the Girls' Refuge Farm in Wyoming will start soon. The Safety Director awarded bids to the lowest bidders on all work except the school building which will be withheld for a short time.
Boisterous and offensive conduct in a Norwood motion picture theater led to the arrest of Lewis Wie jant, a driver, who had to be beaten over the head by the arresting officer before being subdued. He suffered minor scalp wounds. A charge of disorderly conduct was filed.
Washington November 17 The Rev Sylvester Beach will perform the ceremony at the White House for the Sayre Wilson wedding on November 25 Dr Beach is a Presbyterian minister from Princeton New Jersey and a close personal friend of President Wilson.
A wealthy Chicagoan and a girl described as the other party in a white slave case were arrested at Hotel Haylin. Chicago justice officials refuse to name the pair, claiming the girl is innocent of wrong intent while the man has a wife and two daughters. The girl was released to her parents after authorities reviewed the case with government agents and the couple’s identities remain undisclosed.
Special to The American. Cleveland Ohio November 19. Harris R Cooley director of Warrensville Farm asks the Chamber of Commerce to back a plan to establish clubs for workingmen to replace the 900 saloons Cleveland will lose under a new license law. He argues these clubs will curb vice and support municipal dance successes while reducing police and jail demands.
Charles Hall a locomotive fireman of 213 Lawrence Street was stabbed in a quarrel at Pearl and Butler streets and taken to City Hospital. Police seek a man named August Schwaban who may explain the incident.
At a routine meeting the board discussed a requested salary increase for city school engineers and janitors, a charter discussion gathering plan, and a West End high school location report. A heating and ventilating contract bid was postponed pending a legal opinion, with several bids listed for construction and related work.
Robert Huber, Chicago jeweler, stands trial for first degree murder in the death of John Kunzelman in Mt Healthy yesterday morning. A venire of 36 produced 11 jurors with more to be examined as the panel advances under Judge Cushing. Marie Huber reported the abuse claim, a key defense point, with Froome Morris guiding the defense and Walter M. Locke representing the state.
Rev. Clayton W. Eldredge seeks to overturn a verdict against the U S Fireworks Co and Carnival Committee over a Fourth of July Eden Park accident that injured him. Attorney Joseph L. Harrison claims juror William Dalaney visited a saloon after viewing the scene and that the jury was biased by an instructed verdict against the Carnival Committee. Eldredge, a distributor with the Antisaloon League, sues for 10000 dollars.
Mrs. Mary BE Gallagher requested police assistance at detective headquarters to locate her brother Bernard J. Gallagher, who has not been heard from since he left Cincinnati eight years ago.
A five passenger automobile owned by Ludwig Eid of 421 Catherine street was stolen from a garage at 1208 Liberty street yesterday afternoon. Eid reported the theft to detective headquarters last night and officers were given the name of a man suspected in the theft.
At the Charter Commissioners open meeting in City Hall strong numbers of no charter adherents attacked the proposed government plan. They opposed the small council and district legislation, while Solicitor Bettman urged the opposing side. The city manager form drew little support and the gathering aimed to guide the commission on visible defects before finalizing the charter.
Chamber of Commerce inquiries push for a national Republican convention to reorganize for future campaigns. No official details yet, but Cincinnati is seen as a strong candidate as officials correspond with the National Republican Committee. Authorities anticipate news within days.
William Hughes found old lumber piled against a rear shed at 445 Kenyon Street on fire. He phoned in the alarm and extinguished the blaze before the fire department arrived. Police suspect arson to destroy the vacant building owned by J. C. Buddeke.
A petition to have the Superior Portland Cement Company of Cincinnati declared bankrupt was filed in U S District Court yesterday by creditors Fulton Bag and Cotton Mills Georgia Gels Schwab Co of Dibola and the Ohio Electric Company. The filing notes an October 7 assignment to President Justus Col lina not an act of bankruptcy and a stockholder action seeks to set aside the deed and appoint a receiver. Hearing set for December 7. Cobb Howard Bailey attorneys.
Clarence E B Riney presented Hoosier poet James Whitcomb Riley with a reel containing about 16 000 photographs from his Cincinnati visit last Friday. The gift captures the reception and incidents, meant to preserve the occasion for Riley for life. Howard Saxby’s committee approved the film after viewing at the Imprease Theater.
Stagge Brothers saloon proprietors in Norwood were arrested Sunday for violating the Sunday closing law. The case was continued by Mayor Fridman. License officials are calling for revocation while proprietors accuse rival saloonists of orchestrating the protest amid local tensions.
A poll book mistake in St Bernard postponed the hearing demanded by Safety Director Peters into nineteen young women aged 18 to 21 who voted for Board of Education candidates. The session is moved to tomorrow evening at St Bernard Public School on Tower Avenue. Director Peters refused to predict outcomes or reveal involved parties.
The First Baptist Church of La Porte Ind expects to vote on calling Rev Arthur Smith from Hyde Park Baptist Cincinnati to succeed Dr Franklin John Jr who resigned due to ill health in his family. Smith is currently in La Porte but will likely return today. his stance remains unknown until his return.
Washington observers report the Democratic leader predicted no adjournment of the special session next Saturday. He personally opposes it but suggests the President does not want to adjourn. The discussion centers on timing and political goals.
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