Civil service clashes mark inquiry into city charges
Testimony in a state civil service probe in Cincinnati centered on the appointment of Dr. Jansen to a new city post and the handling of examinations. Wilby defended actions, while Spiegel pressed allegations of political influence and irregularities amid a heated hearing with witnesses including Mayor Hunt and City officials.
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Wilby
Ohio
Cincinnati
Bplegel
Council Chamber
State Commission
Spie
Wil- PY
Jansen
Hunt
Bpiegel
Jdnson
Dr. Jansen
State Board
Hiedeh Dey
Mayor Hunt
Civil Service
Dempsey
Spiegel
George Platt
al Wince
Civil Services
Anthony
Halerer City Hall
Bettman
Charles F. Rabinsky
Nils
Rasinsky
Place
George W. Platt
Wile
Hearesy
George Hafer
Sprexel
William Thorndyke
State
Frisco probe uncovers railway industry scandal
Special to The American reports in St Louis that O H Nance treasurer of the St Louis Mexico and Brownsville Railway sought a Kingsville bank loan with a Frisco tip off of 72 hours before receivership. Evidence shows syndicate profiteering from subsidiary construction reaching 738000 with Frisco officers involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
O. H. Nance
St. Louis, Mexico and Brownsville
The
San Fransico
Tele
Frisco
Brownsville
Kingsville
Texas
Nance
Brownsville - Thie
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lunatics Mutiny at Milan Area Asylum Subdued by Hose
Around Ponte Seveso near Milan nearly 2,000 inmates rioted seizing keepers and smashing windows. Firemen responded with a hose and subdued the mutineers.
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Americas
Rome
Ponte’ Seveso
Milan
Red Cross Seals Put On Sale At City Headquarters
One million Red Cross seals placed on sale yesterday at the anti tuberculosis league headquarters on East Rue Street second floor. The sale is directed by Arthur Boden acting superintendent with planned proceeds to aid anti tuberculosis efforts.
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RED Cross
Eo Ruce Treet
Tal
Aanti-Tuberculosia League
Palen
Arthur Boden
Death ends long saloon license era in Hamilton County
Mrs. Catherine Hock, among the oldest saloon licensees in Hamilton County, died after a year's illness at 4138 Main Avenue Norwood. The business, started by her husband before Norwood existed, served farmers and travelers for about forty years. Her husband disappeared twenty years ago. Funeral services will be at the family home Monday with burial in Calvary Cemetery.
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Catherine Hock
Hamilton County
Main Avenue
Norwood
Cincinnati
Currency fight to begin in Senate Saturday
Washington April 20 Republicans and Democrats on the Senate currency committee agreed that no attempt would be made to blend differences on minor points. Republicans have their bill ready while Democrats delay submitting their text. The committee defeated a motion to seek a joint report and agreed to report back with each faction's provisions. Three drafts of the currency bill will be laid before the Senate Saturday, starting the currency fight in that body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Repub
Senate
Benator Ooorman
House
Mayor's Salary Reduced Under New Columbus Charter
Columbus officials report the mayor's salary would drop from 5000 to 3400 dollars annually if the city charter commission's subcommittee recommendation is adopted. Under the new government plan the mayor oversees only the public safety department, while four commissioners would each receive 1000 dollars.
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Columbus
City Charter Commission
Public Safety Department
German American auxiliary leaders visit Cincinnati for exposition week
Edward F. Belmer presides over the German American auxiliary to the Panama Pacific exposition. Secretary Gundel finger aids in promoting German week at the exposition. They arrived in Cincinnati to interest the Middle West and will depart soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward F. Belmer
Gundelfinger
Cincinnati
Middle West
Fragmented Reader Note on Postwar Travel Hope
The readable line hints at American figures possibly traveling to England and the UK during or after conflicts. It mentions England and home, suggesting a discussion of home life and international movement without clear names or dates. Further context is too garbled to identify specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Norwood Republicans Plan Smokers After City Victory
Norwood Republicans hold a smoker tonight at Haggies hall following their municipal election win in Wat City. Nominating committees will name candidates for club offices and John L Kerley may appear on both tickets for president.
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Norwood
Wat City
Tfie
Elietbie
John L Kerley
Welfare body to hold meeting on winter plans
East Nor evo d Welfare Association held its first post summer meeting to discuss winter work. A rally is planned for December 1 to submit plans and specifications for extending the Marion Street school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Norevod Welfare Associa
Pecs
Marion Street
Masons Install Norwood Lodge in Chillicothe Event
The Norwood Lodge Masons held the installation of a new chapter at the temple last night with the Avens of Chillicothe, the most excellent high priest of Ohio, presiding at the consecration. A turkey supper followed served by Grace Mot Church members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Withan
Chillicothe
Ohi
Tadlen
Grace
Suit Over Injury Against Jorner & Company
Oscar Snet filed in Common Pleas on Wednesday a suit for 20000 against Joroner & Company alleging negligence while operating a seining machine left hand damaged possibly amputated. Attorneys A D and Robert Alcorn represent the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Snet
BR. J. Joaner & Company
al. Oe
A.D
Robert
Al‘corn
Suspects Arrested for Store Burglary Confessions Reported
Detectives Geeter and Gerbhardt yesterday arrested Brown and Will Taylor of 623 John street Lizzie Smith 625 Mound and Erexie Weed 527 Mound street on charge of breaking into the store of Philip Nathan 504 Went Sixth street and taking property valued at 200 dollars. The four confessed to the burglary which occurred Sunday.
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Geeter
Gerbhardt
Brown
Will Taylor
John Street
Lizzie Smith
Mound
Erexie Weed
Mound Street
Philip Nathan
Sixth Street
Marriage Licenses Recorded in Local Notices
Fragmented list shows several marriage licenses with names ages and addresses across Norwood, Williamsburg, and nearby streets. Entries include Wagner and Hartimes, Schuster and Freemen, Lawrence Hamm and Davidson, Lille and Renirth, Cleairns and Fahart, among others, with associated streets and ages.
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Debn
Wagner
Iponrville
Mar
Geret Hartimes
Norwood
Pearad
Amos, Jr
Merratteer
Frieda Prinestes
Highland
Jacob Schuster
Freemen Avenue
Anne
Demeri
Jane Lawrence Hamm
Williamsburg
Therenia Davidson
Rockdale Avenue
William Fo Lille
Roden’ Street
Mattie F. A. Renith
Dave Street
John A. Cleairns
Tactfic
Mary Fahart
SS. St Charles
Mati Ai Etre
Barth M
Atman. Co
Academy
Howare Short Medaw
Bila
Wright
Sock Oom
New Blood Transfer Method Demonstrated In Chicago
Dr H W Abelmann of Evanston hospital demonstrated a new local blood transfer technique before the Chicago Medical Society. Blood is drawn via hypodermic and injected into the recipient’s veins in a painless procedure with no visible marks, allowing precise measurement of transferred quantities.
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Gm Lal
Chicago
Mil
H. W. Abelmann
Evanmeltcal
Dewconeee
Wrancher
Chicago Medieal Society
Atelmann
Winter Carnival Plans Underway At Norwood
After success with weekly educational film showings at Sharpshore School Norwood the parents auxiliary of the con stibation appointed committees to stage a winter carnival in early December. Committees are forming and work is in progress for the big event.
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Norwood
Army Aviators Wounded in Scout Duty
A dispatch from Tetouan Morocco reports Spanish officers Lieutenant Guillen and Captain Herrero were wounded by Moors while in air reconnaissance over the enemy position. The incident occurred as they pursued the target in their aeroplane.
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Assexirie
Madrid
Tetouan
Moroces
Sae Liettenant
Filon
Jury Returns Verdict Against Haley in Suit for Services
Superior Judge Pugh presided as the jury ruled against J. W. Haley who sued for 1150 from Robert J. He Archiable and directors of Madisonville Deposit Bank alleging unpaid services. Attorneys for Haley included Blacklore Dickerson and Clayton. Gideon Wilson represented the defendants.
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Pugh
J. W. Haley
Robert J. He
Lie
Madisonville
Deposit Bank
Blacklore
Dickerson and
Clayton
Haley
C. S. Jones Ser
Gideon Wilson
Electrical Buzzer Traps Man Held as School Thief
A buzzer triggered by an electric device led to the arrest of Thornton Larttelomew, assistant janitor at Miss Hazel Orr Woodward High School. William Jackson, head of the Detretive Agency, claims the suspect confesses to two years of student and teacher theft.
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Hazel Orr
Gt. Woodward High School
Thornton Larttelomew
Miner
Jacksonsky
Tve
Met
The Younger Generation in a Night of Burlesque Variety
A bustling program feature at the theater with sketches by Digby Bell and Grace George, including the "On Sele" cabaret and a star lineup from Keiths Digby Bell, Rolte, and Wotan. The Empress and Gayety present acrobats and burlesque acts with lively music and witty entertainment.
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Ty Barrie
Keiths
Digby Bell
Grace George
Ortheum Winter Garden
Atlasa of
Wilson orders ten base Mexican rebel chief plan
President Wilson told officials there were no negotiations or imminent actions with Huerta or provisional successors. He said Hale went to Nogales to inform the Constitutionalists of U.S. aims and that Washington’s hopes were for clarity rather than deals.
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Wilson
Bayard Hale
Hale
Nogales
Huerta
Mr. Hale
Tieta
Dictator Huerta Refuses Resign Amid Congress Clash
The article reports President Huerta consolidating power after convening a new congress in defiance of Wilson. It notes Congress adjournment without action on concessions to Lord Cowdray and mentions tax increases on tobacco and petroleum. Manuel Aldape predicts broad Mexican support if the first shot is fired.
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Conetees
Lord Cowitray
Addard
Wilson
United States
Great Britain
Congress
Huerta
Hawana
Manuel Aldape
Todas
Huerta Expands Tax to Offset Wilsons Policies
Mexico City reports President Huerta decreed a four and one half cent per kilogram tax on cotton to raise funds for military operations and to offset President Wilson's financial pressure. Authorities authorize extraordinary bills to ease coin demand as San Lazaro shells test show promising results for the army.
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Sperizt
Americas
Mexico City
Wilson
Huerta
Congréss
Tagutic
Torreenh
Saltillo
Monterey
San Lazaro
Afesico
Resignation of Huerta Seen as U S Support Grows
A Mexican dispatch from Mexico City reports strong belief that President Huerta may resign under pressure from foreign powers and U S support after Congress convened. President Wilson’s demand for resignation is cited as pivotal, with Manuel Aldape considered as a potential successor. Nelson O Shaughnessy, American envoy, awaiting guidance from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Huerta
United States
Wilson
Manuel Aldape
Interior
Nelson ‘O'Shaughnessy
Washington
Congress
Prisoners Seek American Protection After Bond Release
Vera Cruz dispatch reports Mvaristo Madero Leandro Aguilar Andres Aguilar Ato dela Paz Guerra and Santos Mora freed from Ulua prison on bond. They were summoned by the military commander to appear today but went to the American consulate seeking protection. Consul Canada notified Washington.
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Vera Cruz
Mvaristo
Daniel Madero
Leandro
Andres Aguilar
Ato
Dela Paz Guerra
Santos Mora
Ulua
Canada
Washington
Mexico imposes sweeping rise in internal taxes
Nov 20 in Mexico City an edict announced a broad increase in internal taxes across the country. The move targets various goods and services, signaling a major fiscal shift under the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bpeches
Mexico
Huerta Orders Retaliation and Railroad Destruction
From Vera Cruz on November 20 President Huerta directed General Mans to retreat if Americans raid marines or other forces. He ordered destruction of the railroad as a precaution against incursions. Reports also note a Spanish cruiser sailing toward the Pacific coast of Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apesaide
Vera Cruz
Huerta
Gustavo Mans
Woman Sues City Over Fall In Elm Street Street Hole
A woman sues the city after a fall in a sidewalk hole on Elm Street on May 4 claiming the city allowed a dangerous defect and careless maintenance. The suit seeks 906 dollars in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Elm’st
Woman Sues For Child Support And Custody
Celia Schuttig Koenig sues Mitte Koenig in insolvency court alleging abandonment and failure to provide support for their child. Attorney Frank Reppert advances custody action and relief sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celia Schuttig Koenig
Suing Mitte
Crnel
Ties Up Husband's Pay in Insolvency Suit
A divorce filing reveals a wife sues Peter Frey 53 in insolvency court seeking a wage garnishment order. Judge Warner granted a temporary injunction preventing Frey from drawing wages or bank deposits pending a hearing. Albert A. Graet represents the wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Frey
Frey
Curt
Warner
Albert A. Graet
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James N. Caldwell
Gerretary A. H. Piece
Society of Washington
Hare
Moetibiite
Norwood Victors
Masons
Norwood Lodge
SAY
Willian IT Jackson
Jackson
Detretive “Agency
Hartholomews Conte
Bern
Erudentx
London
Mexican
Cially
Dows
Torath
Chamber of Deputies
Tromeoso
U.S
U. S
Goer
Japan
Amerigen
Fokio
Slapaneoe
Schaiger Azumo
Yukosuka
Paritie Coast Cof Mexics
Ana Michaels
Seas Court Verterdas
Fiat
Elm
Territth
Thirteenth
Michwais
Ines
Koenig
Tossmeyne
Sys
Watson
Fourth Street
Wilson’s Paint. Store
Gadenppe
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