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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1913
Page
8
A Latonia man named F T Adame reported a highway robbery near Cayington. The assailant fired two shots after threatening the pair and took valuables. A doctor said one highwayman may have been wounded. officer Kiley led the investigation with no trace of a wounded man found.
Special to The American Indianapolis reports a mass meeting of union men called to draft memorials protesting impeachment moves against Mayor Shank or his resignation. Officials vow to rally in support as labor factions denounce business leaders for pressing impeachment actions amid rising labor disputes.
Washington reports the last fiscal year saw rats and mice cause a nationwide loss in post offices totaling $48. Fire damages are estimated at $183,635 with burglary and robbery losses at $252,263 and $443 respectively. Floods storms and transit supply losses add further totals of $599 and $5,643.
A 28 year old laborer August Becker was accidentally shot in the right arm by a small rifle while passing Horne alley and Liberty street yesterday morning. He walked to Good Samaritan Hospital for treatment. police investigate the incident.
William Biddle of 2033 Francis Jane asks police to locate his nephew Frederick Vincent, 18, who has been visiting here for weeks. His home is Kansas City, Missouri. The uncle suggests the river front as a likely search site since the boy enjoys working about boats.
Frank Bacon, 31, was arrested yesterday afternoon at his home on 1906 Pogue Avenue by Williamsburg authorities. He is accused of passing bad checks in Williamsburg and Miamisburg, obtaining a large sum of money. He will be taken to Williamsburg today.
Chicago reports parcel post has not yet lowered living costs or bridged farmer city markets. Postmaster Campbell cites minimal food shipments, urging faster handling of perishables, post-ice icing, dedicated loading facilities, higher perishable rates, farmer cooperation, and consumer education on scientific packing to nurture direct farmer consumer trade.
Social workers and school officials report positive effects from last summer's child labor law. Mary M. Conway notes improved education as youth enter continuance schooling. Edna Ohnetein argues age limit should remain at 15. Edna praises standardization of juvenile labor. Mrs. Paul Wooley cites fewer students leaving education early and calls for higher compulsory continuation school age.
Steve Stanniorio a Hungarian barber 2 alleged to have taken 250 from a man at Indiana Harbor Ind was arrested here yesterday morning at 1922 Pleasant street He will be held for the Indiana authorities.
Louis Jun, a 28 year old Macedonian laborer living at 311 Stone Street, lies at City Hospital mortally wounded from a bullet likely fired by William Mitchell of 420 Mill Street. The pair clashed at Fourth and Mill streets as a feud from their homeland resurfaced, with Jun holding a brick and Mitchell a revolver. Police face language barriers in interviewing locals as two shots were fired. one went astray. Mitchell, a bakery deliveryman, did not attempt to flee and faces no charge until Jun’s recovery or death clarifies the case.
The Caledonian Society marks its eighty sixth anniversary with a dinner and music in the Scottish Rite Cathedral on Monday. It gathers natives of Scotland and descendants for addresses by Lawrence Maxwell Moses F. Wilson William Dearness Rev Peter Robertson Louis Hoeck and others. Committee of Arrangements includes Rev Peter Robertson president Wm. B. Melish and James Harper.
Jacob Hobt age 26 of 1870 Ernst Street was arrested yesterday morning on a charge of grand larceny. He is accused of stealing the auto mobile owned by Elmer Mesch taken from the entrance to Detective Headquarters at City Hall several nights ago. Hobt denies the charge.
At Lane Seminary Chapel Walnut Hide two addresses planned morning and afternoon under Lane Club auspices Bishop W F Anderson of the Methodist Church will speak on High Enthusiasm of the Christian Ministry C L Swain will discuss What Ohio Is Doing and What the State Should Do both talks to be delivered in the afternoon at two o clock.
Reports from Paris say a New York financier backs the plan for Glenn H. Curtiss to join Dale Cooper and an English partner in attempting an Atlantic ocean flight in August next year.
Government orders employers to withhold one percent of salaries from all bachelors earning 3000 or more and all married men earning 4000 or more. Deductions apply from 2,500 earned since March 4, continuing weekly until year end. Exemptions may be filed after December 7. Bachelors filing claims will be refunded.
Charles A. Linton has resigned as a member of the Norwood board of education. It is understood he will be appointed to the Civil Service Board by mayor elect Englehardt.
The funeral for former special officer Happy Sam Saffin will be held this morning from the Saffin home at 1305 Broadway. Saffin died Tuesday and is survived by a widow and a son.
Mrs Albert Hoffmeister of the Woman Civic Commission proposes converting a closed saloon on Twelfth Street into a kindergarten for about 100 Raschig School children on the waiting list. She suggests nighttime use as a boys clubroom if not approved by Superintendent Condon.
Nelli O'Brien 30 of Eighth and Linn streets was injured when his automobile collided with a Vine-Clifton street car at Eighth and Vine streets. He was knocked unconscious and taken to City Hospital where doctors expect recovery. The car was wrecked and its rear wheel torn off. street car front damaged and motor box overturned. O'Brien, superintendent of Merchant Drayage, was en route to fetch his wife.
Latonia police logged two robberies with a diamond ring stolen from B. F. Bramiage at 116 Southern Avenue and a break in at M. Behrmann of 212 Southern Avenue. A strange man and woman were seen near Behrmann’s home as officers search for them. In Ludlow Albert D. Romans of 63 Montclair Avenue reported a stolen shotgun and overcoat. his home was burglarized a month earlier with a revolver taken.
Harry Kamp of the Cincinnati Y M C A captured the five mile cross country title in a race run along Independence Pike. R L Dominick of Covington and Hugh Lindsay of East Night High School Cincinnati finished second and third as the field posted 29 1 2 minutes. The under 15 one and a half mile event was won by Preston Johnson with Will Sheridan second and Frank Stith third.
The new St Patrick's school and auditorium were opened yesterday for inspection after Thanksgiving services at St Patrick's Church. Children raised the flag and a reception was held in the afternoon and evening. The building cost $40,000 and is described as one of Covington's most up to date schools.
A Newport grocery at Fourth and Patterson streets was entered yesterday. Thieves took seven turkeys six or seven chickens and other items. In Covington Rudolph Sauer and Mary Bradley both 17 obtained a marriage license with parental consent and the groom sworn on age.
The women of St Lukes M E Church will open a bazaar at Harry Donnellys office Ninth and Madison December 4 for four days. Mrs Charles Firth departs tomorrow for Washington to attend the national suffrage convention opening December 1. Covington Art Club holds a reception at Garrard Street Club rooms Monday afternoon December 8. Funeral services for Margaret Feeney, who died at St Mirenbeth Hospital, will be today from her brother Jon Feeneys home 022 Philadelphia Street.
Collector Thompson of the Covington IRS district recommends Thomas Flanagan of Covington and O H Dix of Burlington for storekeeper-gauger roles. Both are Democrats and will fill existing vacancies.
Albert Hoff, 60, a former Newport police officer, died yesterday after a brief illness of pneumonia. He is survived by his wife and daughter.
William McGarvey aged 63 died at his home on 1614 Russell Street after a bout of pneumonia. The death notice notes the illness and residence in the city.
Thomas W. Harris 48 deputy circuit clerk of Kenton County was found dead in bed at his Visalia home. He had heart trouble for a year but remained active, attended Judge Tracy's Court Wednesday, and is survived by two sons Randolph a Washington House page and Alfred.
Judge Cleary and Clerk John Dillon certified $167 000 refunding bonds for Kenton County. By using $30 000 from the sinking fund to buy 6 percent bonds, $167 000 is refunded and $267 000 remains to refund at 6 percent. New bonds run thirty years with estimated interest savings of $165 000.
Cardinal Farley orders no public dances for Catholic charities in New York until tango and one step fade. The ban covers diocesan events like St Vincent’s Hospital entertainments at the Waldorf, not dances by Catholic organizations such as the Knights of Columbus or the Catholic Club.
Stephen McGrath city purchasing agent is eyed for a post in the Revenue Collector Gilligan’s office. The Liquor License Commission plans to move two city employees. The new Tax Commission may place a worker with the State Board of Public Works in Columbus.
Special to The Americas reports Nikol A. Gavilovich was executed in Ed wardeville for killing his wife on April 3 1910 after a jury recommended the death penalty. The ruling marks the first use of capital punishment in Madison County Ti in a quarter century.
Local page notes a humorousude snippet about Mrs Ratt and Mrs Mouse with mentions of a trap and a fiting with Mied Mole in a lighthearted clue from the Louis Globe crat.
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