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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1913

Page

3

Hotel Engineers Delay Action and Threaten Eight Hour Day

At a meeting of the executive board no decision was reached on the engineers proposed eight hour day and two dollars weekly raise. They currently work twelve hours daily with monthly wages from fifty to one hundred twenty five dollars. The Metropole hotel manager cited receiver control and declined to comment. Both sides expect decisive steps today, though a strike is not anticipated.

Stationary Engineer David Evans Othe Engineers Ermil Schmidt Met-ropole Schmidt

Evangelist Bromley to Speak to 70 Railroad Men at Ludlow

Evaneriet J. W. Bromiey will conduct services at Ludlow tabernacle and speak Friday noon at the Ludlow shops to railroad employees. A 200-voice choir composed of Ludlow children from the Sunshine Society will perform as part of the meeting.

Evanerniet J. W. Bromiey Ludlow

Boy Loots Dry Cleaners In Clothing Missing Case

Mrs. David Aaron of Reading Road and Mitchell Avenue reported a theft of 60 dollars worth of clothes after a 15 year old boy collected the items for dry cleaning and disappeared. The dry cleaners deny receipt and police are investigating with a description of the youth.

David ‘Aaron Reading Road Mitchell Avenue

Woman Waived Examination in Covington Case

Mrs Laura L'Hommedieu waived examination yesterday in Covington Police Court. The case goes over to the grand jury. She is charged with having stolen goods in her possession and was arrested by Detective Gahan.

Laura L‘hommedieu Covington Gahan

Arrest of Alle Bert Beamon in Dehnar Case Stirs Covington

Sheriff Stanley Hooke detains Al bert Beamon, 30, of Fifth avenue Cincinnati, on suspicion in the Julia Dehnar assault case near Morris Station Kentucky. Dehnar visited the suspect but could not positively identify him and he remains in custody with another visit planned today.

Stanley Hooke Covington Albert Beamon Fifth Avenue Cincinnnati Julia Dehnar Sanford Morrs Station Mies Dehnar

Budget Exhibit Opens With Brilliant Parade

The opening of Cincinnati’s municipal budget exhibit drew thousands to the Union Central building at Fourth Ave and Vine. Mayor Hunt led speeches praising knowledge to power and government accountability, with exhibits from Municipal Research, Chamber of Commerce, and city departments illustrating efficiency, sanitation, and public services.

Union Central Fourth Avenue Vine’ Street Mareh Hunt Bacon The Rity Cnncinnat Cincinnatio J¢Tvie Sapeg John B. Achindte Reau Walter i Deater Walter A. Knight Federated Jon Ciare Uoline Department of Charities and Correction Universitinnati Lodging Hoo Fire Department Municipal Gar

Pocketbook Snatched in Crowded Store

Mrs. A. Dallas reported a theft of a pocketbook with cash from her handbag in a crowded 8 and 10 cent store of the H Knox Company at 26 Week Fifth avenue. Police are attempting to recover the missing item.

A. Dallas Ennis Avenue 8. H Knox Company Fifth Avenue

Funeral for M. M. White Held at Family Home

The funeral of M. M. White former president of the Pourth National Bank who died Tuesday will be at the family residence today. The Friends church service will be conducted by Rev Albert Copeland with a prayer by Rev Dudley Rhodes. Burial is at Spring Grove Cemetery.

M. M. White Pourth National Bank Friends Church Albert Copeland Dudley, Rhodes Episcopal Church Spring Grove

Small Fire Destroys City Cottage for Street Crossing

Last night the fire department answered a call from Box 137. The blaze at 1630 Kempériane involved a small cottage already bought by the city of Cincinnati. Damage was slight, not exceeding $50. The structure will be torn down for a new street crossing.

Kempériane City of Cincinnati

Professor Speaks to German Teachers at Public Library

Prof H H Frick supervisor of German in public schools spoke to German teachers yesterday afternoon at the Public Library. The lecture, part of a series, covered Henry the Lion and his connection as a friend of Barbarossa.

H.H. Frick Henry the Lion Barbarossa

Suit Stolen From Frieberg as Employee Fails to Deliver

Samuel Clay Jones, 20, colored, was accused of stealing a suit sent on September 22 to Edgar Frieberg 7438 Green Street by J. B. Brock. Frieberg learned of the missing clothes after entering Brock's Reading Road shop yesterday and reporting the theft to police.

Edgar Frieberg Green Street J. 8 Brock Reading Road Samuel Clay Jones Frieberg Mr. Frieberg Noti

Bartenders Walk Out At Weber 3 Cafe In Tie Up

A brief strike at Weber 3 Cafe on Vine Street ended after union and cafe officials met in the basement. Bartenders left briefly over an unresolved dispute with the previous manager and returned to work at 7 pm after arrangements were made.

Charles Henty

Builders Exchange Seeks Standard Specifications Endorsement

At a Wednesday board meeting of the Builders' and Traders' Exchange a committee was formed to pursue standardization of specifications. The panel will present to the Dayton Springfield Cincinnati Columbus Toledo and Cleveland exchanges to gain universal support. The National Association of Builders' Exchanges backs the move and may influence the next national convention to be hosted in Ohio, potentially Cincinnati.

Dayton Springfield Columbus Toledo Cleveland Ohio Cincinnati

Jewish New Year Observed World Wide

The Jewish population celebrated Rash or New Year 5674 yesterday, lasting from sundown the previous evening to sundown yesterday. Orthodox Jews observe two days. next Thursday is Yom Kippur, the holiest day, marked by fasting and long synagogue attendance.

Seventh Ward Demmies Open Campaign Meeting

A Democratic campaign meeting opened in the Seventh Ward at 325 Race Street. Speakers included John W. Peek Dennie F. Cash Edger Cumming and others. The gathering drew much interest and a spirited dialog followed.

Seventh Ward Race Street John W. Peek Dennie F. Cash Edger, Cumming

Anti-Saloon League head Propst visits Xenia

A Propst of the Anti-Saloon League visited Xenia yesterday to discuss activities against local saloonkeepers suspected in a fatal transfer of fixtures. He said the visit is not tied to prosecutions and will resume after he returns to Cincinnati today.

A.propst Anti-Saloon League Dayton Xenia League Propst Cincirinat

Civil War Veteran Samuel Johnston Dies at Home

Funeral for Captain Samuel Johnston, Civil War veteran and lumber businessman, will be held tomorrow at the family residence in Norwood with burial in Spring Grove Cemetery. He lived on Richmond Street and McLean Avenue and was well known in Cincinnati.

Samuel Johnston Norwood Spring Grove Johnston Richmond Street McLean Avenue Cincinnati

Second Whisky Theft Strikes Box Cars Again

During the night of September 30 four cases of whisky were stolen from a box car at Sixth avenue and Burns street on the Big Four tracks. The whisky was consigned to a Saginaw Michigan drug firm. This marks the second liquor theft from box cars within a week.

Sixth Avenue Burns Saginaw Mich

New Trial Set in Will Contest in Kenton Circuit Court

The will contest for Charles ite is slated for an October 10 second trial in Kenton Circuit Court. The estate is valued at $6000 or more. The testator's heirs pursue the challenge to the will.

Charles Ite Tal Kenton

Attorney Kleine Sends Strong Letter To Mayor

Nicolas Klein sent Mayor Hunt a strong letter after the mayor asked for affidavits about pollen interfering with union pickets during small strikes. The sworn statements include Barn Lebowitz claiming a banner was ripped by Officer Schmedes near the Textile Building on September 27, and an affidavit from Meyer Dimkin, a union premier, detailing his experience.

Kleine Nicolas Klein Hunt Eigin Kent Barn Lebowitz Garment Workers Union Oftteer Schmedes Firat Miatrict Meyer Dimkin

Stair Rush at U. G. Ends in Draw

The U. G. stair rush ends in a draw amid chaos and playful scuffles. Babe Richardson leads Freshies and Sophomores during the Marbie Building event as tension and noise rise. A letter from Nicholas Klein complains of police conduct and urges peaceful paths unless brutality continues.

U. G

Avondale street car narrowly avoids crash on Hunt Street

Passengers on the southbound Avondale train car No 20 and the northbound Chapel Street cars watched a driverless automobile dart across Hignt and Broadwest. The motorman quickly applied brakes as the vehicle sped past, narrowly missing a collision with two oncoming cars and a possible graveyard outcome. Women screamed and men averted their eyes as the danger passed.

Avondale Chapel Street Pelvar Hignt Ahd Street Broadwest Eppionite Direvons Rapid Hunt Street

New Members Join Chamber of Commerce

The chamber announces rapid growth and fall activities with several new members voted in at the recent meeting. Incoming members include Custer of Cleveland Grain Company Emile Work and M Werk Company officers A G Schwartz and M Schwarte, Herbert Aiken, Dale Ebersole of Wm Vauthersole & Co and Hiram Mathers real estate broker.

Cy 3. Custer Leveland Grain Company Emile EB. Work M. Werk Company A.G. Schwartz Werk Company M. Schwarte Herbert P. Aiken Rk. F. Johnston Paint Company Dale G .Ebersole Wm. Vaotbersole & Co Hiram S. Mathers

Southerner With Gun Taken Into Custody In Memphis

Thomas Towns, 48, of Memphis Tennessee, was taken into custody by Officers Studer and Schuette at Vine and Arcade last night after a gun was found in his possession. He is held on charges of carrying concealed weapons. Towns lists his occupation as fireman. A separate note mentions Sacramento California abolishing home study in schools.

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