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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1913
Page
1
Gen. Villa advances with about 2000 men in an offensive aimed at taking Mexico City. He claims the march will lead to the fall of the capital and the dictator's overthrow.
Special to The American from Juarez reports General Francisco Villa predicts 26 000 rebels will surround Mexico City by Christmas. He says 5 000 more will join on the march, aiming to seize Chihuahua as a temporary headquarters and press toward Zacatecas for a constitutional victory.
General Huerta orders General Porfirio Diaz on active duty in Mexico, forcing his return from France if the army head requires it. Talks of royal proceedings surface to compel Diaz, as Huerta’s regime faces pressure from Congress and Mexican newspapers aligned with Huerta react to Wilson’s Congressional message.
Miss Harriet L. Myers sues Hey W. C. Atwood, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Brookfield, charging he hugged and kissed her in her father's office. The five thousand dollar case goes to the February term, drawing divided opinions among congregants and townsfolk.
William Gerne, 30, of 313 Webster street and a Company No. 4 firefighter, died at City Hospital after injuries from a fall while responding to a false alarm. He fell from a fire auto on Sycamore street, was run over by a rear wheel, and suffered multiple injuries including broken legs.
The bulletin reports continued cloudy unsettled weather for Cincinnati and vicinity and the tri state region on Thursday with no temperature change. It also notes unsettled conditions across Ohio Kentucky and West Virginia and possible rain in Indiana. Rome reports Cardinal Oreguias with pneumonia and not expected to recover. the pope sent his blessing after the cardinal’s bleeding.
Mayor Hunt welcomed National Housing convention delegates to Cincinnati in a speech highlighting housing, transportation, and sewage issues. He noted Cincinnati’s lack of transit extensions in 12 years despite a 75 000 population rise and urged improvements to ease urban housing pressures. He referenced hospital resources and city progress as context for the gathering.
Miss Elsie De Wolfe of New York, former actress, has filed suit in Chicago against the Continental and Commercial Bank arguing the income tax law is unconstitutional. Her attorneys say the case tests discrimination and will go to the United States Supreme Court.
Patrolman Samuel Dalton followed a baby’s cries to 908 Morris Street where a deserted three week old girl lay on a doorstep. The infant wore a pink and white flannel and was taken to the City Hospital for care.
Special Cable reports Indianapolis faces a major strike by stevedores and chauffeurs disrupting business and city services. Deputies patrol with rifles and riot guns. hospitals and garbage collection suffer as typhoid fears spread. A public vote on a general strike is postponed. Eugene Rutlidge, 18, was wounded by strike-breakers.
Torrential rains since Monday night swelled the Trinity Brazos and Colorado rivers and many tributaries. About 15,000 people are homeless with rescues from tree tops and debris. Rail lines halted. Belton reports five deaths as rumors of fatalities are confirmed.
Charles FE Niermeyer secretary of the Columbus Goal and Lime Co. in recovering $1500 worth of silver jewelry and goods stolen from his home November 1. He is notified he is the father of a baby boy. Most stolen items had been wedding gifts.
A Boston dispatch reports the Arcadia Hotel blaze in Laconia New Hampshire killed and injured many. Fire trapped guests as doors barred escape from a five story wooden interior. Twenty seven bodies recovered and officials fear total dead will exceed thirty with dozens hospitalized and many burn injuries.
In Shelbyville Indiana on December 3 the trial of Dr William Boer al for the alleged murder of Indianapolis physician Dr Helene Knabe draws out evidence supporting and opposing a death by own action theory. Medical experts describe wounds and body position while witnesses discuss Dr Knabe’s demeanor and gender perception.
A midnight fire at 125 127 129 East Pearl street and adjacent properties, including Sheriff Preserve Co and Bennett Seating, damaged multiple firms. A gasoline tank explosion on the Preserve plant triggered flying bricks and water-filled crews halted the blaze with a loss estimated at 25 000 to 30 000 dollars.
An explosion at Bennett Seating Company quarters sparked a blaze on Pearl Street spreading flames to neighboring factories. Fire crews battled the flames as smoke blanketed the area and workers evacuated. No injuries are reported.
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