Questions for Dr. J. M. Withrow on Cincinnati school contracts
A series of ten pointed questions asks Dr. J. M. Withrow to explain views on school sacredness above politics and seeks details on bid handling at Woodward High School, contractor payments, plan changes, bid openings, alignment with lowest bids, enforcement follow up, bid specification integrity, and a report by James Chapman. The item requests publication in the Cincinnati American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
City of
Cincinnati
Woodward High School
James Chapman
Cincinnati American
Conviction in White Slavery Case Shocks Community
A jury in Cincinnati deliberated about an hour Wednesday and convicted barber Charles C. Shepard of white slavery for luring Pansy Lipscomb, 17, from a train to Ironton, Ohio, then taking her to register under the name Charles Shepard and wife. The case exposed perils on the rail lines near Butler and Ironton, with sentencing expected in a few days.
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Charles c. Shepard
Pansy Lipscomb
Shepard
Butler, Ky
Butler
Ironton
Charles Shepard and
Coffin
Thomas M. Gregory
Foot Crushed as Wagon Wheel Passes Over Toe
A street accident left a worker with crushed toes when a wagon wheel ran over his right foot. Attorneys Herrlinger Dixon Stewart represented Kap pen while Muhlhauser Hafner spoke for the brewing company.
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Street
Herrlinger, Dixon and
Stewart
Kappen, Muhlhauser
Hafner
the Brewing Company
Judge directs verdict in Owens versus property owners case
Superior Judge Merrell ruled for defendants in Elijah Owens v Carrell and Edward Behymer owners of 3560 Eastern Ave. Owens was injured when the building collapsed last fall as he worked inside a planned moving picture show. The court found no shown liability by the owners. contractor Custer Pron was dismissed but may pursue future action. Attorneys included J. J. Acomb, Albert D. Alcorn, Robert S. Alcorn, and Michael H. Mathis.
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Merrell
Elijah Owens
Carpenter
Carrell
Edward Behymer
Eastern Avenue
Custer Pron
Owens
J. J. Acomb
Divorces and Alimony Hearings Reported in Court
Laura L Shaw of 240 Strader avenue was granted divorce from Charles B Shaw with alimony discussed after an out of court settlement. Anna Eng dismissed her suit in a reconciliation. Jennie Romich gained divorce from Clare Ramigh and reverted to maiden name Lacey. Laura Van Gorder, now Mrs George J Eagan, seeks divorce amid lack of support. Grace Brannock seeks divorce from John E Brannock citing dissipation and abuse.
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Laura L. Shaw
Strader Avenue
Charles B. Shaw
Shaw
Joseph L. Meyer
Jennie Romich
Arlington Meights
Clare Ramigh
Lacey
Chanies F. Maisbury
Laura van Gorder
George J. Eagan
Findlay Street
Frank H. Willams
Grace Brannock
John EB. Brannock
John Hancock Insurance Company
A. Bo Gulett
Wisconsin launches first state life insurance policy
Wisconsin began state life insurance with a policy to Charles A. Ingram. Commissioner Herman L. Ekern outlines plan backing by foreign state systems, no paid agents, and operation by government machinery. Policies start at 1000 dollars, future increases planned, with multiple forms and female participation noted.
Hospital Patient Leaps to Death in City Hospital
Norman Joseph age 21 of 206 Ludlow avenue leaped from a City Hospital window while Typhoid fever patient. He fell about 30 feet into the courtyard and died half an hour after attendants moved him back to the ward. Groner Foertmeyer to investigate.
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Norman Joseph
Ludlow Avenue
City Hospital
Joseph
Jozeph
Fred Johnson Pleads Guilty to Carrying a Revolver
In Criminal Court Fred Johnson pleaded guilty to carrying a .38 caliber revolver. Judge Cushing fined him $500 plus costs. Lacking funds he will serve jail time at $1.56 per day.
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Fred Johnson
Cushing
Johnson
Probate Court Awards $200 to Mother in Boy Injury Case
Sophia Sheridan settled a claim against Elmer S. Kaiper in Probate Court for injuries to her 12 year old son Henry Sheridan. The accident occurred May 10 when Kaiper's automobile ran into the bay at Race and Front streets.
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Sophia Sheridan
Elmer S. Kaiper
Henry Sheridan
Kaiper
Bay
Race
Front Streets
Wisconsin State Life Fund details and policy scope
Facts about Wisconsin State Life Fund describe a First policy to Charles A. Ingram Durand ex speaker of Assembly. Maximum policy is $1000 with average policyholder age 29. No new office. fund savings returned to policyholders. More than 10 percent of policyholders are women. Wisconsin University Class of 1918 takes 100 policies to establish a permanent loan fund.
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Sembly
Wisconsin University
State plan aims to aid day workers with advance premiums
Manufacturers push a state plan to aid workers and low earners by offering to advance the first insurance premiums. Profits would eventually be returned to policyholders.
Non-Partisan Idea Gains Ground in Cleveland and Oklahoma
Cleveland faces voter education on the new charter emphasizing non-partisanship and the short ballot as the Independent Citizens League forms to promote this approach. The movement spreads to Oklahoma where all three parties cooperate to improve state government beyond party lines.
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Chicago
Cleveland
Independent Citizens’ League
Oklahoma
Mayoralty Race Enters Court as Grand Jury Probes
Prosecutor Pogue and Attorney Casweller meet with the grand jury over mayoral campaign concerns in a city venue. Casweller vows to provide informant names while Pogue plans subpoenas for about twenty witnesses. Safety Director Cash questions informants veracity and adds no protection for the listed venues.
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Casweller
Grand Jury
Pogue
Gueweilet
Cash
Gurweller
CIGARETTE STARTS FATAL MATTRESS FIRE IN CARTHAGE
A man lighting a cigarette on a mattress caused a fire at 16 Spruce Street Carthage resulting in ten dollars in losses. Mary Lefferty reported the incident last night.
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Mary Lefferty
Spruce Street
Carthage
Missing 14 year old Raymond Shockley sought by father
Frank E. Shockley of 1212 West Ninth street asks police to search for his son Raymond who has been missing from home since October 27.
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Frank E. Shockley
West Ninth Street
Raymond
Burglar Attempts Entry on Columbia Avenue Home
A burglar tried to enter the home of Mrs. te Morrisi at 2537 Columbia Avenue last night but fled after neighbors frightened them away. No injuries reported. Local police investigating the attempted break-in.
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Burgiara
Te Morrisi
Columbia J Avenue
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Robert Miehle
Printing Machinery Company
McDonald Concern
Alfred M. Allen
Common Pleas Court
Thomas C. White
Hollister
Earl R. Passel
Sanford A. Headley
Stanley
Easton
Common Pleas
Cosgrave
David C. Jones
Charles Brown
Lunkenheimer Company
Nicholas’ Klein
Julius Goz
Klein Cincinnati
In Equity
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Klein
Messrs. Jones and
Brown
Arthur J. Kampkin
Lee Quitman
Delta Avenue
Lampkin
Common Pleas’ Court
Quitman
Oliver M. Dock
John Kappen
Michael H. Mathis
Sait
B. & O. 8. W. Railway Company
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John Neurminger
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Albert A. Graef
Bayless
Michael Minges
Anna Eng
Edward Eng
Wisconsin
First State
Madison
Wis
Charles A. Ingram
Assembly
Herman L. Ekern
Italy
Great Britain
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Ekern
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A. Ingram Durand
Cigaret
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