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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1913
Page
10
Covington council adopts Walker measure limiting saloons to one per 80 residents and barring new licenses until the ratio falls within the limit. The city now hosts 208 saloons, about one to 260 inhabitants, with existing licenses protected. Edward M. Jones for Police Judge is urged.
Lamented Miss Kelly, killed in an automobile crash near Plainville Ohio, had wedding gifts sent by distant friends on the eve of her funeral. The gifts contrasted with the many floral tributes to her at the Kelly home on Madison avenue Covington. The funeral at 2 p.m. was led by Rev Dudley Rhoadé and the interment followed at Spring Grove Cemetery.
Negroes and church members attended a Covington Aldermen meeting to object to William Tieman’s saloon license request for Lynn and Greenup Streets near the church. Former City Solicitor William Byrne urged that publication requirements were not met, warning the Aldermen they could face indictment for malfeasance if the license was granted as is. The board sent the application to the License Committee.
The report shows 575 women registered on Tuesday in Covington raising the total to 10 090 with companion male registrations. Supplemental registration next Tuesday is expected to push total registrants over 12 000.
The Legislature set October 12 as Columbus Day to honor Columbus discovery. Since the date falls on a Sunday, observance will occur on Monday with city and county offices and banks closed.
The Junior Civic League of Park Avenue Newport awarded prizes for top summer gardens. Bertram Helck won $5 gold, and Miss Mabel Prehn along with B D Grizzel received $2.50 gold. Mayor August Helm Bold addressed the league.
Commissioner Lena Bauer of the Water Works Department invites citizens of Newport Dayton and Bellevue to see the improvements at the reservoirs in Ft Thomas. The Board of City Commissioners will be present to show the work done to provide Campbell County residents with a better and purer water supply.
Residents in Cincinnati fear a political shift may effect money matters as voters discuss implications ahead of the upcoming November deadline. Community voices weigh in on timing and impact while officials urge calm.
In Newport Police Court Mayor Helmbold acting as judge clashed with attorney W F Clark over Clark Oberly representing Ferdinand in a disorderly conduct case. City Attorney Root said prosecution could proceed, but Helmbold warned Clark of possible jail. The case involved Ferdinand's claim the Clark boy harassed and threw stones at his Third and Park store, prompting an arrest. Clark left courtroom vowing to seek grand jury indictment against Ferdinand.
The Kenton County grand jury reported ten indictments. Henry Jackson faces two counts of unlawfully receiving stolen goods from the C N T P Railroad. Brown and Alexander plead guilty and were sent to the Frankfort Reformatory. Hall alias Beasley given $1000 bond. Aly Turner received two to ten years with an indeterminate term. Philip Pete and Anthony Coyne charged with assault and battery on Roland West with $250 bond each. William Stigall charged with larceny of brass valves from C N T P Railroad.
Crowds gathered in Covington for a Tag Day drive to raise money for local charitable groups. The event featured hundreds of women and pretty girls placing ribbon bows on donors lapels as part of the annual fundraiser.
In a slate of court actions, Augusta Wunder seeks divorce custody and alimony from John Wunder alleging years of mistreatment and $200 in savings. Many cases list neglected spouses, deserted wives, and out-of-court alimony agreements, with multiple attorneys named and hearings pending.
Antonio Parente sues Ohio Traction Company for 5000 damages after a Hartwell sewer job on March 26 left him with back and arm injuries when struck by a company car at Springfield pike and Park avenue. Jacob Pollack sues J H Day Company for 5000 for a July 24 accident injuring his left foot when a metal truck shifted castings in a narrow passage. Lovie Plaska wins 500 damages against American Carriage Company after lead poisoning from lack of protective gear at its factory. Joseph Dietrich sues Dr Marcus Wilson for 5000 for alleged improper diagnosis and surgeries performed on his wife, Mary Dietrich, in 1912. she died March 6 this year. Attorneys listed include Littleford James Ballard Frost. Merry, Seasongood and Robert S. Marx. Philip and Marcus E. Wilson. H P Kareh.
A Common Pleas Court judge issued an order enjoining L. C., Hill, denist. Cosgrave presiding. The case involves an alleged claim of $10 against Charles Ehman and a proceeding of persecution to the third degree yesterday.
Ehman seeks delay until court rules on claims amid a trio of prior suits against Hill over a disputed bill. Judge Cosgrave issued an injunction yesterday as hearings continue. Schorr and Wenecmann represent Ehman while Miss Eleanor Kuehner fights for partition of a family estate case. Edward E Carter sues Mrs Rheinstrom for 5000 in damages after a whisky barrow accident on an elevator. Littleford Varnes Ballard and Prost with W J Boyles represent the plaintiffs.
The probate court records the will of Charles F. Busch, a sausage maker. He leaves his Masonic emblems to nephew Jacob Fritz and his gold watch to nephew George Doerr. His mother receives income for life, then the northwest corner property at Fourteenth and Race streets passes to sister Elizabeth K. Fritz, and his half interest at 1342 Vine Street to brother Louis F. Busch. Louis also gains two Atlantic City lots. The remainder is to be divided among nephews and nieces Fritz, George Doerr, Lillie Fritz, Annie, Freda, Gerand, Emma Busch, and sister in law Minnie Busch.
Oscar Fisher, a white man, was acquitted by Judge Cushing's jury of a charge that he cut to kill Harry H. Miller, a Black man, on the night of August 13. Gabriel Wolff defended Fisher claiming self defense. Walter M. Locke represented the state.
In Insolvency Court yesterday attorney David Lorbech was appointed receiver of the Hamilton County Publishing Company of Norwood on petition by Albert J. Wiley a creditor claiming 52 23 and Leonard Garver a stockholder. The petition states the company has published a weekly newspaper in Norwood and that its business has been mismanaged by its officers under some arrangement.
Leonard Garver Jr reports assets turned over to Sanford Klein at Klein Print and seeks stock transfers but is met with repeated failure. Company boards are pledged. receivers bond set at 3,000 dollars amid insolvency claims. Henry J Deitz furniture dealer assigns assets of 1637 Vine street to William A Levison. assets about 2,000 with 3,190 liabilities due to slow collections.
Progressives opened their city and county campaign in Newport with speeches by prominent leaders at headquarters. Candidates attended to urge overall ticket support as a band played. In Philadelphia, roof viewing of the baseball series was allowed with no city liability for injuries.
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