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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1913

Page

3

Cincinnati Plans Jubilee for Panama Canal Opening

The Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce organizes a citywide celebration for the canal opening. Officials will alert factories, churches, schools, transport firms, and public services to sound bells and raise flags at the exact dyke removal time. The Fram will be the first ship to pass through the canal.

Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce Gamboa War Department Washington Traction Company Pire Department Union Central Lite Insurance Tt In Newport Covington Norwood America Nanaen Amundson Atlantic

Draper to Speak on Transportation in Europe

President Walter Draper of the Chamber of Commerce will address the Traffic Branch on Transportation in Europe at the Business Men's Club next Monday evening. He will share insights from a Europe study tour. The meeting will also hear Guy M. Freer on a uniform bill of lading and the Package Car Efficiency Committee report.

Walter Draper Chamber of Commerce Europe Business Men's Club Draper Calse Guy M. Freer Traffic Department Interstate Commerce Commission

Cincinnati Chamber Receives Paris Brazil Trade Bulletin

Eugene C Pooley French consul for Cincinnati presents the Chamber of Commerce with Paris and Brazil trade bulletin. Reports indicate potential for a strong American commercial invasion of the Brazilian Republic. The New York Merchants Association thanks the Chamber for aiding defeat of a tariff bill.

Eugene C. Pooley Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce Paris Brazi United States Brazil New York Merchants’ Association

Professor Praises Municipal Exhibit

Professor E F Colburn head of the Department of Politics at Miami University praised the Municipal Exhibit as one of the best lessons in city government. He told Mayor Hunt yesterday he plans to bring his class in advanced political science to the exhibit Saturday.

E. F. Colburn Miami University Hunt Colburn

Porter Donovan Found Dead at Boarding House

Roomers at Mrs. Shackelford boarding house on Grant and Elm streets found Thomas Donovan a porter at the site dead in the front morgue. Coroner Foertmeyer ruled death from natural causes.

Grief Stricken Widow Dies at Home

Mrs. Margaret Botto aged 67 died suddenly while seated in a chair at 25 West Canal Street yesterday morning. Her brother John Thorp, present in the room, told Coroner Foertmeyer that her health had been poor since her husband passed away.

Margaret Botto West Canal Street John Thorp Foertmeyer

Boy fails to return with money after cloak delivery

Oscar Langdon of 520 Clark Street was sent by the Paris Cloak and Suit Company to deliver a ladies cloak to Walnut Hills yesterday morning and collect 16 dollars. He performed the mission but did not return with the money. police are now seeking him.

Oscar Langdon Clark Street Paris Cloak and Suit Company Walnut Hills Oscar

King Gustaf’s Illness Sparks Public Prayers in Sweden

Public prayers were held for King Gustaf as reports said he suffers stomach trouble, initially feared cancer. The king, who has ruled five years, is popular for his democratic style and is gravely ill in Stockholm.

Sockholm Sweden Gustaf Vo Gustaf Han

Suit Filed for Receiver at World Manufacturing Company

The Anchor Brass and Aluminum Company filed in Insolvency Court for a receiver to take charge of World Manufacturing Company at Fifth and Lin streets. Judge Warner appointed EB. F. Peters as receiver. The petition says creditors are past due and the firm cannot pay. Assets and goodwill are claimed to exceed the amount needed to pay creditors in full. Louis P. Pink represents the receivership. Harrison had been convicted in federal court last fall for mail fraud related to advertising.

World Manufacturing Company Fifth and Lin Streets Anchor ‘Brass and Aluminum Company Warner EB. F. Peters William P. Harrison Harrison Louis P. Pink United States Circuit Court

Fire Wagon Wrecks In Ditch At Adyston Fire

Hose Wagon No. 50 from Saylor Park wrecked when a horse lost a shoe and fell on a country road while racing to Adyston. Firemen jumped clear and escaped injury as the one story frame house they tried to reach burned completely, with most contents saved.

Saylor Park Addyston

Weather Bureau plans new station at Pt Pleasant W Va

At the request of the Chamber of Commerce the Weather Bureau will study establishing a four station network in the Cincinnati district. Mr Devereaux will investigate conditions at Pt Pleasant during his early river trip after the local chamber sought assistance from Cincinnati officials.

Chamber of Commerce Cincinnati Weather Bureau Pt. Pleasant W. Va Pt. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce Devereaux

Wife Refuses Frankfurter Diet, Divorce Suit Dismissed

In Incol v Inc court Judge Warner dismissed May Dolls divorce petition against William Doll after testimony of quarrels over food and infidelity accusations. Doll employed by his mother at Fourteenth and Vine. couple married April 1907 have one child. Alimony set at five dollars weekly.

William Doll May Doll Doll Fourteenth and Vine Streets Warner Westwood Avenue Lyking Mrs. Doll O'Donnell Mr. Doll

Brown Trial Remains Delayed Over Bond Reduction Bid

The Brown case for embezzlement involving Carlotta Thompson Brown and Henry A Scown was continued before Judge Cushing. Mrs Brown sought bond reduction from 15000 to 10000 with Poppe and Louis Bonding as sureties, but issues over security halted proceedings and the trial was postponed due to counsel's absence.

Poppe A &. Louis Bonding Company Brown Fred Schroth Cogan

Klein Complains 10 Mayor About Policereatment

Lawyer Nicholas Klein writes to Mayor Hunt alleging an insult by Lt Keidel in open court and questions police handling of picketing. He says the working class faces unfair police treatment and seeks mayoral action.

Klein Keidel Police

Miller Honored by Former Students Before Move to Watesh University

Ten former students of George Morey Miller, English instructor at the University of Cincinnati, banqueted him at the Hite Metropole. He will become Dean of the School of English at Watesh University. Attendees included Professors Van Wye and Morton Dimmick and several Cincinnati residents. A vacancy at the University will be filled by Clarence D. Stevens of Cornette, Mt. Vernon, Iowa.

George Morey Miller University of Cincinnati Hite Metropole Miller Watesh University van Wye The University Cincinnati Ralph Dimmick Middletown Sidney Kuswer Dayton Edward Piueger Covington Robert S Marx John D. Ellis Wilson H. Rucker Howard L. Bevis James Donald Clarence D.stevens Cornette Mt. Vernon Iowa

Davis Confession Puts Pressure on Ryan and Union Officers

In Tidianapollo Indiana Det what use will he make of George E. Davis confession hinges on Frank M. Ryan and other officers of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers now on appeal in Federal courts. Walter Drew counsel for the National Erectors Association says new trials for Ryan could turn Davis revelations into the government’s strongest weapon. Davis admits he built many nonunion bridges in the East paid by union officers.

National Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers Walter Drew National Ereators’ Association Ryan Davis International Iron Workers’ Union

Political Notes on Ward Democratic Rallies and Speakers

Last night ward Democrats hosted meetings across the city. Howard Ragin Simeon Johnson John Winning Charles Sawyer Willis Burch Alfred Bettman James O Donnell Nicholas Hoban and John Morland spoke to large crowds at wards including the Twenty third Thirty Fourth and Seventh Ward venues.

Poplar Grove Howard Ragiin T. J. Noctor Eleventh Ward John Winning Fairview Hall Johnson James Clark Fourth Ward Howard Ragna Simeon Johnson Maetent John Rogers Thomas Magavin Johanian Marers Ketone Seventh Ward Alfred ‘Bettman James O'Donnell Nicholas Hoban John Morland

Plans For Mothers Classes At Multiple Schools

Supervisor and Miss Conway coordinate day classes for mothers at Avondale Chase Oakdale Mt Adame and Winton Place schools. Courses cover sewing embroidery and domestic arts to aid home education and craft skills. Local residents urged to enroll. college prep aims discussed in Walon City report.

Condon Mies Mirich Misk Mathys M. Conway Avondale Chase Oakdey Adame Edidny Winton Place Schowls Miglineby Einbrwidery Mother Lego Diany” Aupervisor Mine Conway

Junior Republic Meeting Open to All Attendees

A local Junior Republic event will be open to everyone. The program includes speeches and a morning session at Avondale followed by a noon reception at the Business Men's club with attendees invited from the Women’s Club and general guests welcome at the open house.

Sith Heorge Stowe Manchen Meacham Meacham Avondale Business Men's Club Dirijor Oke Walnut Fiiles Witl Alen

Indiana Day at Municipal Exhibit Opens with City Leaders

Indiana Day at the Municipal Exhibit will feature participation from numerous Indiana cities. Mayor Shank of Indianapolis will address attendees, and the potato seller mayor will speak at the evening event.

Indiana Hibit Shank Indianapolis

Two Women Seek 10000 for Slander in Court

Mrs Bessie Castle and Mrs Georgia Wall sue Abe Berwanger meat dealer on West Court Street for 5000 each claiming slander in October alleging remarks harming their chastity. Attorneys RhoA Mack Dicker Cowquill represent the plaintiffs. Twelfth Ward Democrats met last night at the Jefferson Club with Vincent Beckman speaking. Fifth Ward Democrats heard Edward Dixon.

Abe Berwancer West Court Street Bessie Castle Georgia Wall Berwanger Rhoa Mack Dicker SW -Cowquill Twelfth Ward Jefferson Vincent Beckman

Legend of the banana across continents and beliefs

The article surveys banana origins from India to the Americas, noting diverse theories of spread from Spain to San Domingo and possible pre Columbian cultivation by Incas and Aztecs. It highlights myths linking bananas to the Adam and Eve story and mentions linguistic traces of plant names across American languages.

East National Geographic Magazine India Hirmalayas New World Asia Africa America Spain San Domingo

Junior Civic League to Meet Tonight in Newport

The Junior Civic League of Park Avenue School Newport will meet tonight at the school hall. After a business session the league will discuss fire prevention and prizes will be awarded to members who raised the best gardens last summer.

Junior Civic League Junior Civic League of Park Avenue School Newport Tos

Progressive Party League to Meet in Hamilton County

The first meeting of the Progressive Party League of Hamilton County will be held Friday October 10 at 8 p.m. in the Grand Hotel. The winter program and questions about league participation in the fall municipal campaign will be discussed along with several other subjects.

Progressive Party League Party League of Hamilton County League

Bicycle Theft Report Near Mitchoell Furniture

Martin Novak of 2118 Freeman Avenue reported a bicycle stolen from in front of the Resbert Mitchoell Furniture Company at Second and Four D Streets yesterday. The loss details and timing are under investigation by local police.

Martin Novak Freeman Avenue Resbert Mitchoell Furniture Company

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