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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1913

Page

3

Y M C A Extends Work with New Colored Branch Plan

Prominent attendees including President Meacham John Shuff Attorney C C Benedict PH Kroger and General Manager Gowle discuss YMCA expansion. Plan includes Lockland and Rimwood J Bernard branches industrial extension weekly factory meetings Sunday sessions and language classes for foreigners. Donations approach one hundred thousand dollars with $27000 raised and over $6000 paid.

Y. MC. A Meacham John Shuff C. C. Benedict PH. Kroger Gowle J & O. Railroad B. Ernat Hiw Lockland Rimwood J. Bernard Jona

Negro gun users fined in Greenup street incident

Howard Jackson colored received a sentence of 150 dollars and costs plus 80 days as a jail boarder at Motel de Murphy with a potential extension after a shooting on Washington street. Sun Hawkins colored was fined 25 dollars and jailed 20 days for carrying concealed weapons and disorderly conduct.

Howard Jackson Sun Hawkins Jackson Washington Street

Blanket Rope Escape Fails. Juvenile Falls 30 Feet

Ernest Little, 15, of 9 Alabaster Place, confined at the Juvenile Place of Detention, tried to escape by tying blanket strips into a rope and sliding down. The makeshift rope broke. he fell about 30 feet and was taken to City Hospital with shock but no serious injuries. He told doctors he would not repeat dime novel stunts.

Ernest Little Alabaster Place Little City Hospital

Bethesda Hospital Donation Day Invitations Issued

Officials announce Bethesda Hospital Donation Day on Thursday October 19 with a reception from 2 to 5 and supper 5 to 8. An evening root garden entertainment will follow after supper.

Bethesda Hospital

Funk named chief smoke inspector for trains entering Cincinnati

George H. Funk former superintendent of the C and railroad is appointed chief smoke inspector of all trains entering Cincinnati. Arthur G. Hall will assist, appoint several special deputies, and begin work immediately to curb the nuisance.

George H. Funk C and Cincinnati Arthur G. Hall Funk

Insurance Men 10 Open Convention

The Union Association of Local Fire Insurance Men meets today at 10 a.m. and the National Association at 2 p.m. to discuss recent legislative investigations of fire insurance rates. About five hundred members are present.

Binton Union Association National

When Armenian Vendors Clash In Street Brawl

Misak Pilobosian and Peter Yaksoolian, Armenian peanut vendors, fought on Third and Walnut streets over turf. Yaksoolian filed a peace warrant at Squire Robling's court. Constable Bol Rosenthal intervened as Pilobosian resisted, leading to the officer using force to subdue the large man.

Misak Pilobosian Peter Yaksoolian Third Walnut Streets Yaksoolian

Fire destroys kitchen furniture at 412 East Third Street

A late yesterday fire in the kitchen on the third floor of a building at 412 East Third Street, occupied by Mrs. Ella Keith, destroyed kitchen furniture and caused about $100 in damage. The building is owned by John R K Shindie, agent for the Carew building, with no insurance.

East Third Street Ella Keith John RK. Shindie Carew

Woman robbed at Pal Ace Hotel over theft Sunday night

Bertha Poppe of the Pal Ace Hotel reported to the First District police that two five dollar bills were stolen from her room during Sunday night. She named a woman as a suspect, and officers are now seeking her.

Bertha Poppe Pal Ace Hotel First District

Girl Florence Schmidt Reported Missing by Father

Charles C Schmidt reports his 17 year old daughter Florence missing from 648 Enright Avenue since early Sunday morning. He asked Ninth District police to help locate her and gave no reason for her disappearance.

Charlies C. Schmidt Ninth District Florence Enright Avenue Schmidt

Fire at New Westminster Hotel causes alarm

A small blaze under a stairway in the New Westminster Hotel at Gilbert and Yale avenues yesterday noon caused excitement and a still alarm. The fire was quickly extinguished with no damage reported.

New Westminster Gilbert and Yale Avenues

Watch Stolen From Westwood Worker at Kroger Plant

Louis Helwig of Fisher Place Westwood reported his watch valued at ten dollars taken from his coat in a Kroger Packing Company dressing room where he works.

Louis Helwig Fisher Place Westwood B. H. Kroger Packing Company

Impeachment Trial Ends Predicted Verdict Shift

Albany Oct 18 Tout A Sarecky former confidential secretary to Governor Bulger tried to save the executive at the impeachment trial. Sarecky shouldered blame for a forged Sulzer refund statement and a false Sulzer campaign receipt. His testimony helped Sulzer and loosened support for Bulger.

Sarecky Sulzer Albany N. Y A. Sarecky Bulger

Who Knows Williams Letter From Moose Jaw Chief

A letter from Sapkatchawan Canada dated 5 A Miszewski Wind sor Hotel proprietor asks local police to locate friends or relatives of Fred Williams who died in Moose Jaw this week. Williams worked for National Construction Company and is believed to have lived previously in Cincinnati or nearby.

Copelan Moose Jaw Sapkatchawan Canada A. Miszewski Windsor Fred Williams Williams National Construction Company Cincinnati

Fire in Standard Carbonic Company Cold Room

Employees extinguished a late Monday fire in the cold room at the Standard Carbonic Company located at Sixth and Euros streets. Fire alarms were turned in but Engine Company 17 and Hooks arrived only after workers contained the blaze. No damage occurred.

Standard Carbonic Company Euros

Office Robbery at Warren Brush Company

A theft reported from the Warren Brush Company at 79 Elm Street where a group of boys is suspected of entering through a rear window between Saturday noon and Monday morning. They allegedly took $1 in change and office keys before police were notified yesterday morning.

Warren Brush Company Elm Street

Break-In Reported At City Poolroom On Elm Street

Police entered the poolroom basement at the corner of Fifth and Elm to find a break in Sunday night. A chisel was used on the front door and a desk in the office broken open. Nothing was stolen. A chisel and a handkerchief were recovered by officers.

Fifth Elm Streets George Kordis

Truck Hits Pedestrian Injures Man at Third and Elm

John O'Brien aged 45 of Union Bethel Hotel was struck by an auto truck owned by Globe Soap Company at Third and Elm streets while pushing a cart. He was taken to City Hospital with a crushed left foot.

John O'Brien Union Bethel Hotel Globe Soap Company Third Elm Streets City Hospital

Bicycle Stolen From In Front Of Hardware Store

Police seek thief of bicycle owned by Robert H. Stephens of 28 West Ninth Street. The theft occurred yesterday around noon in front of a hardware store on Fifth Street near Elm. The bicycle valued at $25. Stephens filed report with the First District police.

Robert H. Stephens West Ninth Street Fifth Street Elm Stephens First District

Youth Missing: Stanley Osgood Reported Absent Since October

The father of 15 year old Stanley Osgood of 2605 Alms Place notified the Seventh District police yesterday that his son has been missing from home since October 5. He asked officers to help locate him.

Stanley Osgood

Imposter Collected Rent From Mrs Meyer Before Alert

A man posing as the building's agent collected $2 from Mrs. Jessie Meyer of 515 Elizabeth Street. After leaving, she grew suspicious, notified police, and officers were alerted to the impostor’s identity.

Jessie Meyer Elizabeth Street

Columbus Day Observed by Officials in Covington

Columbus Day ceremonies paused county and city offices in Covington in honor of Christopher Columbus. The Kenton county Grand Jury met and heard witnesses while council members adjourned after meeting, awarding themselves extra pay for the adjourned session. A late memo indicated an Aldermen resolution to grant the city auditor and assistant extra compensation of 500 dollars monthly until January 1, aligning with a new city government term.

America Kenton County Wesinton Henry Wel Jobs McCount Gehvies Genvies

Aviator Wood to Fly With Other Airmen Around New York

New York October 18 The Aeronautical Society plans a revival of American aviation interest commemorating the event. The meeting will feature Oakwoods heights Blazen Island on Monday October 13. Marvin Ward who recently attempted a nonstop New York to Washington flight will be among the principal entrants.

New York Aeronautical Society of Frm Nce Oakwoods Heights Blazen Island J. Wilber Wright Kittyhawk N. C Stirting Point Marvin Ward Washington Retina

Man Violent After Religious Meetings At Ludlow Tabernacle

Harry Barge, 35, a railroad brakeman, became violent after attending nightly evangelistic services at Ludlow’s recently built tabernacle. He fought officers, was jailed, then moved to Covington jail for a sanity inquiry. Barge, married and known in railroad circles, caused several injuries during delirium.

Jaidlow ‘Tabernaclé Harry Barge Carneal Street Ludlow Barge Ludlow Station Callahan Hawkins Covington

Funeral for Covington coroner Dr James Wise set today

The funeral for Dr James Wise, coroner of Kenton County, is at 10 o clock today at St Street M E church with Rev J B Harris officiating. Wise died from a fall at his Garrard Street residence. The vacancy sparks a scramble for the office amid Democratic and Republican party maneuvering ahead of the November election. Magistrate Harry Wheeler currently serves as coroner and may remain until after the vote.

Covington Kenton County Garrard Stepa Dudge Leary Couty Crayrt Wr. Wise Mudewsur Sovether Louse Judge Cleary Madistrate Harry’ Wheeler

Three Negroes Held in Shooting Probe near Melbourne

Deputy Imfeld and Lieutenant Brumfeld arrested Harry Lewis, Earl Jenkins, and C. S. Christian, all colored, in Newport authorities probe of Ore Parr shot near a construction camp by Melbourne. Parr, a C&O brakeman, reportedly wounded in the arm. a revolver found at the camp. Preliminary hearing set today in Judge Hawkins's Court.

Imfeld Brumfeld Harry ‘Lewis Award Jenkins C. S Christian Newport Ore Parr C. and O. Railroad Parr Melbourne

Newport Belt Line Talk Promises Regional Transit Link

The Newport Business Men's Club schedules a meeting tomorrow night with Dayton Mayor Quinby and Bellevue Mayor List in attendance. The group aims to discuss a belt streetcar system linking Newport Dayton and Bellevue, with representation from the street railway company expected to participate and answer questions.

Newport Business Men's Club Quinby Dayton Mayor List Bellevue Business Men's Club

Newport Gymnasium Directors to Meet

A meeting of the directors and others interested in the new gym will be held at the Gym Building on Sixth street at o'clock. The meeting will be in charge of Mr. Jule Plummer and all the directors are expected.

Sixth Street Jule Plummer Madeira Park Subdivision Hamilton County Sidwell

Kenton Republicans Plan Hot Campaign for Offices

Kenton Republicans outline a heated campaign in Covington and Kenton County for the November election. The Republican Club and Syropenst organization held a meeting to mobilize the ticket vote, enlisting supporters and scheduling speaking events. Colored Republicans join in urging full ticket support.

Covington Kenton County Riedtin “Republican Club Cit Tut Party Srn Colored Brethren of the Republican Cause Colored Republican Club

Traveling Man Held on Charge of Bigamy

Scott L. Singer traveling salesman of 1153 Park Avenue Newport was arrested on a warrant charging bigamy. The warrant issued by Squire Hutcheson the arrest made by Deputy Sheriff Imfeld and Patrolman Evans. A preliminary hearing is set today in Judge Hawkins court. The complainant resides in Ohio.

Scott L. Singer Park, Avenue Newport Squire Hutcheson Imfeld Evans Singer

King John Crowned at Germania Hall Coronation

Captain John Gundmeyer was elevated from Custodian of the Covington City Building to King John the First by the German Shooting Rockety at Germania Hall. He chose Mrs. Anna Messingschisger as Queen. Over 200 couples attended the coronation ceremony and ensuing reception and dance.

John Gundmeyer Covington’ City King John Firth Germania Anna, Messingschisger

Ministers Urge Women to Register in Covington Vote Push

The Covington parish urges women to register for today’s elections as pastors call on Catholic voters to participate. General Council ordered registration drive for those who have not yet registered and to secure petition signatures for the ballot.

Covington

Will Try for Scholarship for Oxford University Candidate

Frederick Phang of Cincinnati seeks a scholarship to Oxford University marking the first Cincinnati candidate for the Rhodes scholarship in years. The exams are very difficult and cover a broad range, with examiners unaware of paper authors to ensure fairness.phrases mention dean Harry and prayerful intent to win the scholarship.

Frederick Phang C ‘Neinhats Oxford University Thie Hae Yrant Pation Cregh Harry Wilh

Man Attacked on Sidewalk Near Morgan Street

A Black man was assaulted on a sidewalk near his home on Dari Flay afternoon by three unknown men. The victim, taken to City Hospital, suffered a fractured jaw and remained conscious briefly. The assailants were not identified.

Dari Morgan Street Min Pene Minx

Impaled on Picket Fences Leaves Boy Hospitalized

A 7 year old boy, Richard Lavender, fell onto a picket fence at 634 West Ninth Street. His abdomen was pierced and he was rushed to Faeroeian Hospital where doctors treated his injuries. He is listed in not serious condition.

West Ninth Street Richard Lavender

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