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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1913

Page

2

Missing boy Samuel Cooper terrorizes relief at home

Mrs. Maurice Davis of 729 West Court street fears for her son Samuel Cooper who vanished after tearing up his school report and expressing he did not deserve low grades. Police seek Samuel per sister Ruth Cooper who filed a warrant for assault and denounced the Wednesday night strike. The Chamber of Commerce Industrial Committee plans its first meeting Monday at 1 pm to push prior work and set new activities.

Gine Chamber of Commerce Samuel Cooper Ruth Cooper Eastern Avenue

Cincinnati Urged as Location for 1914 National Convention

Letters from the Chamber of Commerce urged the National Republican Committee to select Cincinnati for the 1914 convention. The message highlighted rail access from major centers, affordability, and venues like Music Hall and Emery Auditorium for a large gathering.

Cincinnati On Music Hall United States Emery Auditorium

Bond Hill Line Seen as Certain by City Officials

Councilman Hekker announced Bond Hill street railway plans are a near certainty after Traction Co expressed willingness to extend a new line along Reading road.

Bond Hill Hekker the Traction Co Reading Road

Marriage Licenses and School Plan Reported

A list of marriage licenses includes Wood 24 of Witstach Street and Elsie Johannidg 21 of Clay Street among others. Plans for a new mechanical drawing room at Woodward High School costing 7000 dollars were finalized by the School Board's Business Manager Handman.

Charts Wood Witstach Elsie Johannidg Clay Alexander J. ‘McCabe Sycamore Etreet Maybelle Conroy Weathevent Woodward High School Handman

Open License Fight Continues Amid Enforcement Push

Licenses are being issued at a rapid pace with over nine granted and more expected before noon. State officials urge local boards to enforce liquor laws, outlining penalties and possible suspensions. Mayor Hunt delays Columbus trip to discuss compensation for rejected saloonkeepers and potential gubernatorial plans. Legal actions include injunctions against the county License Commission and hearings set for December.

Heenne |Ton Columbus ‘Operals John Deasy Hamilton Deasy Hunt Columbus Cox Becaus

White House bride congratulated by Cincinnati Chamber

The Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce Home Products Committee sent a telegram to Miss Jeanie Wilson the White House bride to be praising loyalty to American manufacture and urging support for home industries. Arthur P. Taylor chairs the committee.

Chamber of Commerce Home Products Committee Jeanie Wilson White House Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce Arthur P. Taylor

Warning to California visitors about land sharks

A Chamber of Commerce warning from Panama exposition authorities cautions travelers to the California coast over the next two years. It warns of land sharks selling unworthy ranch property and advises Cincinnati visitors to seek expert analysis before investing, noting little land is truly desirable and cultivated in Southern California.

Chamber of Commerce California

Depew Says American Girl Not As Pretty As 50 Years Ago

Chauncey Depew remarks the American girl has aged since the 1870s, calling it the first sign of his own advancing years as reported by the Detroit Free Press.

Chauncey Depew Chauncey Detroi

Kenton County Government Faces Higher Expenses

Kentucky news notes new offices by the State Legislature and failed bond measures push Kenton County operating costs higher. County Treasurer Metcalfe reports cash on hand March 28 at 47 621 78 with about 42 500 spent on roads and bridges during the year including 32 000 for Ranklick turnpike reconstruction. The new Independence Courthouse cost over 32 000.

Kenton County Metcalfs Ranklick Special Metcalfe Independence

Williamstown man charged with cutting incident in restaurant

Charles Justice of Williamstown Ky was arrested and jailed on a charge of cutting Henry Smith across the face and neck in a restaurant at Seventh and Washington streets. Smith was taken to St Elizabeth hospital in serious condition.

Charles Justice Williamstown Covington Henry Smith Washington Streets Smith St.Elizabeth Hospital

Court of Appeals affirms Lakeman injury verdict

The Court of Appeals affirmed a Kenton circuit court verdict awarding William Lakeman damages after he was injured while attempting to turn on an electric light and came into contact with a high voltage wire in Covington.

Court of Appeals William Lakeman Kenton Covington Lakeman

Society Awards Prizes for Tuberculosis Compositions

The Kenton and Campbell Medical Society offers prizes for the best tuberculosis essay by Newport and Covington high school pupils. Each city committee will select fifteen top compositions, from which the three prize winners will be chosen.

Kenton and Campbell Medical Society Newport and Covington

County Board approves Thanksgiving provisions and 1914 office budgets

County Commissioners honored a requisition for three dozen turkeys and cranberries for inmates Thanksgiving dinner. They reviewed department expense estimates for 1914 including Probate Court and Clerk and Treasurer budgets, noting Auditor costs drop due to Tax Commission. Also accepted M Hanlon's bid for a concrete bridge and Pittan's bid for gutters and drains, with Church Street repairs referred for tabulation.

Weinbrodt Tax Commission M. Hanlon Weat Fork Road Pitan Indian Hill Avenue Church Street Newtown

Corn Show Plan Progress in Hamilton County

Chamber of Commerce Agricultural Committee and Hamilton County Corn Improvement Association plan a corn show at Mt Healthy School Auditorium January 9 and 10. Victor Herron of the Experimental Farm will arrange the exhibit, touted as the most comprehensive in the area. Senor Aldape’s dismissal signals U.S. isolation stance under President Wilson.

Chamber Od Commerce Agricultural Committee Hamilton County Corn Improvement Association

Sheriff Preparations for Kenton County Bond

Sheriff John Allison of Kenton county prepared his official bond to take office January 1. The bond is set at 200000 dollars. Deputies named include James Fiereek William Wilson James Blick George Schneider Thomas Kinney William Kooth and George Benz.

John Allison Kenton County Sherif Allison Nho Treey James Fiereek Marcheson William Wilson James Blick George Schneider Thomas Kinney William Kooth George Benz

Covington Council Sets Sine Die For December 29

Covington board of council adjourns sine die Monday December 29 in honor of twenty years of city government. The legislature had enacted the system in 1894. A four commissioner plus a mayor board will replace it as retiring members complete unfinished business. Internal improvements committee ordered 1260 dollars to extend Twenty First street from Madison to Banklick.

Covington Twenty-First Street Madison Banklick Street

Indictments Reported By Covington Grand Jury

Judge Tracy to announce a partial report from the special grand jury in Covington after four weeks in session. Seventeen indictments against alleged gaming operators have been returned with more expected.

Covington Tracy Circuit Court

Trains Delayed After Switch Engine Jumping Track at Erlanger

A switch engine on the Southern railroad jumped the track at Erlanger Kentucky around 6 30 PM causing four hours of inbound traffic from Chattanooga and delaying two south bound trains.

Southern Railroad Erlanger Chattanoora

Bazaar nets $1900 for St Elizabeth hospital

The St Elizabeth hospital bazaar committee announced last night the event netted 1900 in ten days. The bazaar was under the auspices of the Roman Catholic churches of Kenton and Campbell counties. Funds will aid the erection of a new hospital building.

St. Elizabeth Hospital Kenton Campbell Counties Aiiew Hospital

Girl Shot, 17 Hurt In Students Battle At Barcelona

Special to See American. Barcelona Spain November 21 One student was shot to death and seventeen combatants were wounded as university students battled police. Police stormed the university gates and entered to quell the disturbance.

Barcelona Spain

Arctic Explorers Delayed Reaching Polar Station

The Greenland steamer reports that Arctic explorers Roud Rasmussen and Peter Freuchen cannot reach North Star Bay due to motor damage. They plan to sail to Upernivik then use a sledge to bring provisions along the coast to the relief station. Knud Rasmussen, famed Greenland explorer, earlier led discoveries including Christian X. Land.

Copenhagen Denmark Roud Rasmussen Peter Freuchen Polar North Star Bay Upernivik Knud Rasmussen Christian X. Land Greenland Rasmussen

Munsey Trust Rescues United States Trust Company

The Frank A. Munsey Trust Company of the city has taken over the United States Trust Company and its five branches. The transfer covers $6,500,000 in obligations to depositors and all assets.

Washington United States Trust Company Frank A. Munsey Trust Company

Mayor Helmbold Misfeasance Trial Set For Wednesday

Newport mayor Helmbold faces trial on alleged misfeasance in office. Indictment, drawn by a grand jury, sparked affidavits of prejudice and challenges to jury selection. Campbell circuit court continued the case to next Wednesday on motion by Special Judge Br. Menefee.

Helmbold Newport Campbell Stat- Judes BR Menefee Grant County Yunabdfit Calawell Merefee

Wagon and Car Collision Hospitalizes Two in Newport

Isaac Bartell aged 67 of 60 West Fourth Street and his son in law Isaac Gree man aged 27 sustained serious injuries when a wagon they occupied collided with a Patterson street car at Fourth and Central in Newport. Both were thrown to the street. the horse was crippled.

Isaac Bartell West Fourth Street Isaac Greeman Newport Patterson Street Fourth Central Avenue

Youths in Newport Police Court Loitering Case

Leonard Cochran and Glenn Good appeared before Judge Buten in Newport police court yesterday charged with loitering. A revolver and five cartridges were found in Cochran’s possession. Cochran was fined 25 dollars and jailed for thirty days. Good received a fine of 1 dollar.

Leonard Cochran Glenn. Good Buten Newport Ysterday

Tobacco broker ill taken to Christ Hospital

Covington broker Headly Brown was taken to Christ Hospital yesterday for an operation after illness.

Headly Brown Covington Christ Hospital

Covington A C Team to Clash with Christ Church Elev en at Wiedemann Park

A fast paced football game is expected tomorrow afternoon at Wiedemann Park Newport between Covington A C Team and Christ Church Elev en Newport.

Wiedemann Park Newport A. C Covington Christ Churel Elever

AFL Labor Meeting Debates Political Party Formation

The Seattle gathering of the American Federation of Labor defeats a motion for a national party and adopts a resolution suggesting future party formation. Delegate Max Hayes argues socialists do not aim to split labor from Republicans and Democrats. Officials settle jurisdiction and union coordination for Brewery Workers, auto industry workers, and shop trades while rejecting intervention in Mexico.

Seattle Wash American Federation of Labor Max Hayes Ohio Brewery Workers Union Auotmobile United States New York Federation Mexico

Will Work Streets to Pay Option Law Penalty

William Danley must serve 1 194 days on a work sentence at 1 60 per day to satisfy a 2000 dollar fine for violating the local option law as reported from Monmouth UK on November 21.

Monmouth William Danley

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