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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1920
Page
10
Judge Stanley Matthews denied injunctive relief to David Fehl challenging a cleaning contract for seventy nine school buildings. He said the Board of Education has power to contract and discretion over contract terms, ruling only on rights, not policy.
Hannah Willenborg of Blaine accuses husband Blaine Willenborg a grocer of 2446 West McMicken avenue of squandering money on dog and chicken fights and of vile names threats and assault. John Fitzgerald accused by Marjorie Fitzgerald of disrespectful conduct. Annie Kinsel says Jacob Kinsel misrepresented his marriage history and jail time. John W O Connor seeks divorce from Alice Applegate O Connor over separation and infidelity. Stella Moon Benjamin W Moon Alice M Smith George H Smith and Edward John Laughter also seek divorces for cruelty failure to provide and infidelity.
Harry R. Charles of Cincinnati secured a divorce from Mary Charles on his cross petition accusing ridicule of his mother Florence Goff Schwartz. Judge Hoffman overruled Charles bid for wife to resume maiden name and alimony requests. Additional divorces granted include Simon Whittington from Lottie May Whittington Birdie Mason from Russell Mason James Jackson from Maude Jackson and Anna L. Fox from Julius H. Fox.
Judge Stanley Matthews granted George E. Browne owner of Browne Hotel at Sixth and Elm a temporary restraining order blocking Cincinnati from shutting off water over an unpaid bill. The ruling preserves service to the hotel while the dispute proceeds.
George W. Berger of 1332 Vine Street sued Catherine Nauer of Stratford Avenue for malicious prosecution. Judge Smith Hickenlooper presided and the jury sided with the defendant, finding no damages as the arrest was made with probable cause rather than malice.
The assignment, made yesterday by Paul Schaefer who runs a grocery at the southwest corner of Corry street and Jefferson avenue, cites decreased sales due to higher prices from the cost of materials. Assets total 1,000 with liabilities of 963.89. Walter H. Murphy, attorney, is named assignee.
Samuel Glick of Norwood sues Samuel Schneiderman and his wife Esther and Lena Schneiderman for 10000 dollars. He alleges the defendants broadcast he entered a building in Evanston and stole money, an assertion he says is false. Glick states he was not in the neighborhood and provides proof supporting his denial.
The Blue Valley Creamery Company with attorney George S. Hawkes filed an amended bill to overturn proceedings blocking its plant at 2355 St. James Avenue Walnut Hills and to stop Building Commissioner Hauser from canceling the April permit. It notes it paid 12 500 for the ground and has contracts totaling 42 000, arguing local ordinances aim to discriminate against it.
The Delaware corporation asserts constitutional rights and claims losses from council interference. Depositions show several residents do not oppose the creamery plant or view it as harmful to the neighborhood.
Charges of violating city law against Edward McClure Seventh Ward Democratic committeeman were dismissed by Commissioner Adler after a hearing. Police witnesses testified they forced entry into McClure’s home adjoining his cafe and found whisky, but Adler ruled the officers blameless given the circumstances.
A list of cases from Common Pleas Court including divorces and alimony actions such as Marjorie Fitzgerald versus John Fitzgerald and Hannah Willenborg versus Blaine Willenborg, plus damages suits like Samuel Glick versus Samuel Schneiderman for 10000 and City of Cincinnati injunction against George E. Brown. Also Superior Court action U S National Bank versus Daniel H Moul for 709.41 on account.
Hyde Park Business Club stages a fireworks show at the school grounds Edwards and Observatory roads next Monday evening. Flaming wild animals in circus parade formation will appear along with fiery star clowns and a pyrotechnical representation of comedians. L. F. Bossard serves as committee chairman.
A report from the Committee on Streets to City Council Friday will recommend granting the Cincinnati Lawrenceburg and Aurora Interurban Railway Company a fare increase from 5 to 7 cents between Andersons Ferry and Fernbank.
Delegates from the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce and other leading Ohio groups urged next year’s Legislature to pass tax relief for cities. Frank P. Goodwin and Myers Y. Cooper reported strong progress and backing for two plans—a tax amendment and new tax legislation. Four committees were formed to study city finances debt limits budgeting and tax policy with J. B. Wiles presiding.
Street Railway Workers Union delays in naming an arbiter for wage arbitration with Cincinnati Traction Co. Union appoints James Wilson as representative. third member to be chosen once company selects. Current agreement expires today but remains in effect during arbitration and retroactive changes are anticipated.
Stockholders of the Chippewa Iron Mining Company of Duluth Minnesota re-elected F. W. Farnsworth as President and A. W. Ballard as Secretary at the annual meeting held at the Chamber of Commerce. Nine directors were chosen. Though Minnesota based the company has most stockholders from Cincinnati.
The Greater Cincinnati Safety Club will host an Industrial Fire Fighting Field Day at Chester Park on July 14, marking sixty three years since Cincinnati established the first paid fire department in the United States. Over 1,000 foremen from local factories are expected as demonstrations cover alarm systems extinguishers nozzles hoses and basic first aid under expert guidance.
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