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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1913

Page

2

City charity spreads Thanksgiving cheer to poor families

About 150 families received Thanksgiving baskets from Associated Charities containing a chicken oranges nuts bananas coffee rice beans and vegetables. The Salvation Army distributed similar bags for eight people. God’s Bible School sent 150 students to invite 2 000 children to turkey and a concert. Refug e Home and George Street Mission planned meals for hundreds and a zoo turkey feed timed for 3 pm. Parents could visit 1 to 4 pm as civic groups joined in the observance led by local churches and charities. Mayor Hunt did not issue a proclamation.

Associated Charities Salvation Army God's Bible School Turkey George Street Mission Mons

Mrs Louise Kelly Declared Imbecile by Probate Judge

Probate Judge Lueders declares Mrs Louise Darusment Kelly an imbecile. A guardian will manage her property and affairs. The action, by her brother Alexis Darusment, followed her marriage to Joseph Kelly, a plumber, last spring. She was trustee of the $50,000 Darusment estate. Allegations claim waste and incompetence. Joseph Kelly died three months ago, and she has since married one of his brothers.

Louise Darusment Kelly Lueders Alexis Darusment Joseph Kelly Phumber Darusment

Chipman Blocked Extradition From Ohio to Kentucky

Louis Chipman faced extradition from Ohio to Covington Kentucky on a gambling charge. Habeas corpus filings by attorney Thornton Snyder argued requisition papers were signed by a deputy, not Governor Cox, rendering documents invalid. Chipman released on $1,000 bail pending Saturday morning hearing before Judge Cushing.

Louis’ Chipman Ohio Covington Thornton Snyder Abe Cox

Mother seeks missing daughter in St Louis plan

Mrs. Catherine Greene of 301 Front Street Bellevue Kentucky asked Cincinnati police to help find her 16 year old daughter Leona missing since November 21. Leona worked at Frank Tea and Spice Co at Third and Plum and reportedly planned to go to St Louis with four other girls. St Louis police were notified.

Catherine Greene Front Street Bellevue Cincinnaati Leona Frank Tea and Spice Company Third Plum Streets St. Louis

Food Inspectors Seek Salary Raise From Board of Health

Veterinary food inspectors asked the Board of Health to raise the division maximum from 1000 to 1400 dollars, aligning pay with federal inspectors. The board reportedly agrees in principle but cites no funds in next year’s budget, suggesting possible transfers to cover the increase.

Board of Health

Damages Sought in Suit Against American Glass Official

P C Bertram files in the Superior Court for five thousand dollars alleging Joseph H Reis secretary of the American Glass and Bevelling Company slandered him to paints dealers November 5 to 12 injuring his reputation for honesty and fair dealing.

Joseph H. Reis American Glass and Beveling Company P. C. Bertram Bertram Reis

Novelist Maxim Gorki Reunited With Family After Seven Years

Special to The American reports Maxim Gorki back with his wife Ekaterina and their 18 year old son after seven years with actress Mme Andreyeva. The romance began in Capri and ended when Andreyeva left to pursue theater. Gorki battled tuberculosis in Naples before recovery and reunion.

Rome Maxim Gorki Mme. Andreyeva America Italy Moscow Gorki

Will Show Views on Esplanade to Aid Plague Fight

A permit authorized by Service Director Price to Acting Superintendent Arthur Boden allows a streamer to hang across the esplanade on Fountain Square for two weeks before Christmas. The event will screen stereoptical pictures to support the Anti Tuberculosis League and the American Red Cross in a campaign to distribute 1,000,000 Christmas seals. Fifty five motion picture houses have applied to show the film The Price of Human Lives while ten department stores and many drug stores agree to help distribute seals.

Esplanade Mees

City lists delegates for Rivers and Harbors Congress

Mayor Hunt names the River Boosters delegates to the Rivers and Harbors Congress in Washington for December 3 4 and 5. The roster includes Congressman Alfred G Allen Stanley Bowdle A J Conrey Robert H West E W Edwards Walter A Knight and many others.

Mayor Hunt Chamber of Om‘merce the Rivers and Harbors Congress Washington Alfred G. Allen Stanley Bowdle A. J.conrey Robert H. West E.W. Edwards Walter A. Knight George S. Armstrong Fred A. Geier Louis J. Hauck Charles A. Hinéch D. BE Meacham T. J. Hail J. Z. Hatfield RP. Gillham Alfred M. Stearns Herman Erdman William A. Schreiber John L.shearer Henry Oskamp John Weld Peck Albert Lackman Ray Hillenbrand John Uri Lloyd R. K. le Brond R. P. Buchanan C. B. Braunstein

Fireman Hurt by Falling Nozzle at City Hosiery Fire

Captain Bartholomew O Connor of Engine Company 4 was struck on the head by a heavy nozzle that fell from a fire escape during a blaze at the Bacha rach Loeb Hosiery plant at Second and Ludiow streets. He suffered a scalp wound but was treated at City Hospital as the fire caused small losses.

Bartholomew O'Connor Second Ludiow Bacharach & Loeb Hosiery Manufacturing Company

Soldiers 10 Dance At Armory Drill Event Announcement

Second battalion drill and dance of the season to be held Friday evening December 5 at the Armory under Major Robert Hubler of the Flest Ohio Infantry. Band and companies C F and G called out. invitations issued to other regiment members and local military groups. Edmonton fire destroys McKenny block worth 260940 dollars in the wholesale district.

Robert Hubler Flest Ohio Infantry

Middletown Boy Wins Prize Trip as a Grower of Corn

Joseph D. Flynn of Middletown Ohio will visit Washington as guest of the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce for yielding the greatest corn per acre in the region Flynn’s 84 441 bushels beat Chester Broughton of Somerville by over two bushels The top county yield came from Richard Hammel of Lockland with 77 634 bushels Bethel’s Herman Fagley produced 78 541 bushels Clermont County ranges from 32 to 78 bushels per acre.

Middletown Ohio Washington Cin Hamilton Butler Dermont County Flynn Hamilton County Richard Hammel Lockland Clermont County Herman Fagley Bethel Clermont

Shafer Hurt by Car on Halé Avenue and Reading Road

Harry P. Shafer newspaper man and former Secretary of the Board of Review was struck by a car at Halé avenue and Reading road yesterday morning. He suffered several rib fractures and bruises but was not run over. he was taken to Bethesda Hospital for treatment.

Harry “P. Shafer The Board of Review Witton Place Halé Avenue Reading Road Bethesda Hospital

Proceeds of Cherry Sale Tied to Bankruptcy Case

Goldman Sachs asks US District Judge Hollister to order the trustee to turn over 878 barrels of imported cherries held in trust. Bettman-Johnson Company bankruptcy involves Fifth Third National Bank claims of 1600 dollars for funds wrongfully collected from R. J. Goebel.

Bettman-Johnson Company Goldman-Sachs Company New York United States Hollister Fifth-Third National Bank R. J. Goebel

Fingers Cut Off Sues For 20000

Mehmed Fiezi files a Superior Court suit seeking 20000 from baker Behr Manischewitz for the loss of fingers on both hands. He says the accident occurred November 18 while feeding a roller, his hands were caught in hanging machinery and amputations were required. He blames the lack of safety devices on the machine.

Mehmed Fiezi Behr Manischewitz Fiezi Aough Manischewits

German Literary Club Celebrates 36th Anniversary Banquet

The German Literary Society celebrated its thirty sixth anniversary with a banquet at the Business Men's Club. Dinner preceded a musical program and addresses by Prof V L Saar Charles G Schmidt Otir H Fiske Rev H wieyt Dr S Waildbott Prof Wosecseck and Kart Piets.

Businieass Men's Club V. Ll. Saar Charles G. Schmidt Otir H. Fiske H. Wieyt S. Waildbott Wosecseck Kart Piets

Ammonia Pipe Burst Endangers Building Occupants

Ammonia pipe burst at 98 35 Main Street drove workers and nearby residents to the street. The former Armour & Company meat packing site is being cleared. a worker reportedly hit the pipe with a pick. Firefighters found no serious injuries though several people, including Theodore Lee Elmer Kincaid Albert Berber and Charlee Bonner, were overcome and rescued. Mrs Carry Frvetinger narrowly escaped as her third floor roomer was exposed to fumes.

Main Street Elmer Kincaid Broadway Albert Berber Newport, Ky Charlee Bonner Boat Third Street Mre Carry Frvetinger Mbr

Hynicka to Drop Out of Active Political Life

At a Republican Central Committee meeting Rud Hynicka announced his term will end and he will not seek re election. He pledged continued loyalty to the party while focusing on his business. Ward leaders discussed future appointments with Lew Kraft expected to gain posts.

Central Committee The Republican Party Rud Hynicka Party Lew Kraft Didley Sutphin Willam Thorndyke Ray Hillenbrand Frank Gusweller Charles Hornberger Ford Bader

City to distribute flowers to hospital and institutions

The Board of Park Commissioners ordered all chrysanthemums and cut flowers on city property cut this morning and given to the City Hospital and other city institutions. The decision follows years of practice. The panel referred to the City Solicitor to speed up grading work on Bloody Run Parkway Section 4 and to plan a new band stand in Eden Park.

Board of Park Commissioners Bloody ‘Run Park Commissioners

Thanksgiving Feast At Business Men's Club

The Business Men's Club held its annual Thanksgiving dinner Wednesday at 1 PM with about 700 members and families attending. The main dining room was decorated with flags and flowers and a musical program entertained guests as E W Edwards presided as newly elected club president. A notable menu card featured a colored photo of autumn foliage with a squirrel seen through a cutout.

Business Men's Club E W. Edwards

Woman sues for 20000 over shipped furniture and goods

Mrs Susan H Daret of Boston files a US district court suit against Valentine Winters of Dayton for 20000 alleging he packed her furniture valued at 20000 into 55 cases and shipped to New York City where stored unknown to her and later converted the goods to his use after demand in November.

Susan H. Daret Boston Mass United States District Court Valentine Winters Dayton Winters New York City

Disagreement Over Car Mens Pleas to Be Arbitrated

Committees for the Traction Company and the Street Car Mens Union failed to reach an agreement on forty one union demands after months of talks. The dispute likely goes to the Board of Arbitration as promised by the earlier strike settlement. Car men insist on rules for uniform tripper or split runs and longer hours from duty start to clock out plus stools for conductors on long runs.

Traction Company Board of Arbitration Charles Sampson Car Men's Union

Woman Dragged by Street Car Injures Skull

Mamie Grogan, 56, of 217 Broadway, was dragged by a Madison road street car at Rogers Place and Gilbert Avenue while crossing to work. She alighted from a northbound car and stepped onto the southbound tracks, causing the collision. Motorman George Hauck stopped the car and she was taken to City Hospital with a skull fracture.

Mamie Grogan Broadway Madison Road Rogers Place Gilbert Avenue George Hauck City Hospital

Strike probe urged over ownership at Calumet mines

Washington on November 26 reports Representative McDonald introduced a House resolution to investigate private control of national resources at Calumet Michigan where copper miners are on strike. The measure is endorsed by former Chief Forester Pinchot.

Washington House McDonald Calumet Mich Forester Pinchot

Judge orders destruction of decayed tomato pulp shipment

United States Judge Hollister ordered 12 296 cans of tomato pulp shipped from Baltimore to Cincinnati destroyed as decayed and unfit for food. The action addresses a food safety concern despite the recent publishing of the Belief that the pulp could pose a health risk.

United States Hollister Baltimore Cincinnati

Hamilton meat merchant files voluntary bankruptcy petition

Charles Conner a meat merchant of Hamilton Ohio filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the U S District Court. He lists debts of 6797 92 and assets of 199 80.

Charles Conner Hamilton Ohio United States District Court

Rivers and Harbors Delegation Plans Congress Role

Delegates attending the Rivers and Harbors Congress in Washington on December 3 to 5 discussed Ohio river improvement efforts. They sought to push an all year navigation plan from Pittsburg and expedite the Panama Canal impact, with Ohio Malley representatives aiming to secure support. Chamber of Commerce delegates will depart by next Tuesday.

Woman Sues for Receivership Against Cement Company

In U S District Court yesterday Mrs. Elizabeth Williamson a stockholder sought the appointment of a receiver and an accounting against Superior Port land Cement Company. Assistant State Attorney General Mc Ghee testified President Justus Collins wanted to dispose of bonds issued to stock buyers as a bonus and noted McGhee's prior role as secretary during the company's organization.

United States District Court Elizabeth Williamson Superior Portland Cement Company McGhee Justus Collins Cement Company

Ref uge Home Turkey Save Prevents Thanksgiving Shortage

Thanksgiving at the Refuge Home nearly stalled when 175 pounds of turkey delivery spoiled. Purchasing Agent Stephen W. Melanie saved the day by arranging fresh stock after Chief Food Inspector Th FB Blume reported the issue and the original consignment was returned.

Stephen W. Melirath Turkey Turkere FB Blume

One Man and Four Women Seek Divorce in Insolvency Court

Ceril Lancaster seeks divorce from Claude Denning for nonsupport and restoration of her name. Violet Marshall seeks divorce from George Marshall alleging money spent on clothes and liquor, cruelty, and affairs, and asks custody of two children. Pearl Biller seeks divorce from Otto Biller Jr for supporting herself after marriage. George W King seeks divorce from Martha for spousal neglect and drunkenness.

Ceril Lancaster Claude Denning Violet Marshall George Marshall Pearl Biller Otto Biller, Jr Freeman Avenue George W. King Martha

Patrolman Joseph Forster Loses Police Keys

Patrolman Joseph Forster yesterday lost his police keys with the number 219. The finder can return them to any officer. United States District Attorney Mc Pherson yesterday filed three suits against the B 40.8 Wa Railroad Company each for 600 dollars for alleged violations requiring cattle in transit to be fed and seized at certain intervals every twenty four hours.

Joseph Forster United States McPherson Wa. Railroad Company

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