11 Dec 1913
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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1913
Page
1
Readers missing The American are asked to notify the Circulation Manager at once. Report delivery interference by interested parties and request help to ensure home and street sales reach customers. Call Canal 1500 for assistance.
President Ebbetts of Brooklyn increased his bid for Joe Tinker to 30000 cash as Cincinnati balked yet asked for time. Major teams Phillies Pirates and Cubs vie for Tinker while executives discuss final action with National League president Tener and Ban Johnson.
The Federal League plans to place a club in Greater New York if feasible. Edward Hanlon, ex Reds manager, declined to confirm invasion but hinted the league has a sensational plan to reveal once details are arranged.
The appeal of Miss Gwyneth Marjorie Bebb against the Incorporated Law Society decision to bar her from admission to the bar was rejected by the High Court. The court held that a woman is not a "person within the" solicitors act of 1343.
Miss Margaret Wilson eldest daughter of the President gave a song recital for the blind this evening in the Library of Congress reading room. She was accompanied by Miss Julia Hugely.
A woman reported as a victim of white slave agents was abducted in an automobile with her companion fleeing the captors. Police and investigators pursue leads as the case draws national attention.
Special to The American Hammond Indiana December 10 Detectives rushed from Chicago to Hammond to track kidnapers in the white slave traffic Miss Rose Ryan is the victim and the use of a needle tank is suspected Police from Chicago and Hammond mobilize hundreds of detectives The case recalls a recent Newark New Jersey incident and involves a South American youth Armand Megaro was arrested in the related attack and charged with piercing a victim's hand.
Mrs Frances Beauchamp of Kentucky leads a large Woman’s Christian Temperance Union delegation toward the White House to press President Wilson to seek Congressional passage of laws to curb needle wielders. The group cites recent needle activity in New York and other cities as the motive for action.
Ottawa reports a great tariff battle to be led by Sir Wilfrid Laurier and former finance minister Fielding. Laurier aims to precipitate a tariff discussion at the next session, blaming the Borden government for higher living costs and falling revenues, as outlined at a reform club dinner in Montreal.
The Countess Emilio Del Sera, formerly Mrs Eben Wright, gave a dinner dance for Miss Helen Dinsmore Huntington and her fiancé Vincent Astor in New York. The couple has not set a wedding date. it will be held quietly in late April at St Margaret's church Staadteburg, where Huntington's parents were wed.
Kieff Russia December 10 The Russian ministry of justice approved the verdict acquitting Mendel Beilis of the ritual murder charge. The judgment is final and Beilis is free from further prosecution.
A fire last night caused slight damage to the attic of Mrs. Fannie Meyers at 2022 Breen Street in East Walnut Hills. The blaze caused minor smoke and water damage but no injuries were reported. Firefighters from the local station contained the fire to the attic.
The Business Mene Club Santa Claus Committee appeals for support from local Big Brothers to ensure a Merry Christmas for hundreds of Cincinnati children. Leaders urge immediate contributions to aid hungry, poorly housed children who face Christmas with omitted joy.
John Miller an 18 year old bill clerk at 1618 Main Street is held on suspicion as detectives probe the month old fur theft at Alms & Doepke department store. Furs valued at 900 dollars were taken from the stockroom. Miller confessed handling gloves with tobacco odor and attempting to replace them in stock. Two others remain connected to a cape valued at 500 and two fur sets worth 400.
Travelers landing at Queenstown from America must submit all baggage to inspection due to a proclamation prohibiting arms imports into Ireland. Personal effects will receive strict examination, already enacted at Belfast and other ports for arrivals from England and Scotland.
Chicago officials report eight clerks in the central check ing room attempted skating a distance of about a block on roller skates. The experiment aimed to speed tasks, and if it proves successful, more clerks may be equipped with the devices.
Dr Ella Flage Young, longtime educator, resigns as Chicago schools superintendent after board vote deprives her of reelection. John D Shoop replaces her as assistant superintendent. Peter Reinberg resigns as president of the Board of Education amid the turmoil.
Engineering experts from railroads will appear before the Depot Committee of the Business Men's Club in a few days to advise on the stance of the lines they represent regarding the proposed new depot.
Fair Thursday with little temperature change. Low expected around the region. Ohio Indiana Kentucky and West Virginia to see fair skies and mild conditions.
Four men aboard the fishing tug Calumet were rescued by St. Joseph life-savers after more than twelve hours adrift in Lake Michigan. Captain Herbert Baukila his two sons Tony and Raymond Baukila and Alexander Tarczak faced imminent swamping by towering waves while rationing scant provisions and water before rescue and survival.
Special to The American New York reports at the halfway point of the bicycle race riders settled into a steady pace, Genda sparked a jam that dropped Kopsky and Keefe two miles back, placing them five miles behind the leaders. Walthour led at the halfway mark as the leaders had completed one half of the course with fourteen miles and six laps over the old record by Perchicot and Egg.
The Austrian Imperial Parliament remains suspended after yesterday's riot by Ruthenian deputies. They blew shrill whistles for over an hour protesting electoral reform. Deputies left their seats and the speaker postponed all meetings indefinitely.
President Wilson outlined an anti trust program at the White House to Chairman Clayton and House judiciary leaders. It would define monopolies and restraint of trade, supersede the vague rule of reason, ban interlocking directorates, shift the burden of proof to defendants, and create an interstate trade commission with enforcement powers.
John Lind reports Tampico under siege by about 4000 rebels starting at midday. Nera Cruz gunboat rush orders to Tampico with troops and ammunition. British, German and French commanders pledge joint protection for foreigners and Tampico residents. Rear Admiral Craddock leads the protection effort. Nelson O Shaughnessy asks wife to leave Mexico City but she refuses to part from him until he goes.
In Marfa and Ojinaga the Fed eral garrison faces a siege by about 4000 rebels. General Luis Terrazas remains in Ojinaga despite attempts to cross to Presidio. Troops have not been paid for weeks and rumors claim Terrazas is being held for ransom. Pancho Villa is described as being held in wholesome circumstances.
The car belonging to W. E. Blaney of 5912 Main Avenue Madisonville skidded at Park Avenue and Calvin Street near midnight and struck a stone wall. John H. Fletcher, a passenger, suffered a slight cut above the right eye. The front wheels were smashed and the fender bent.
The Pressmen's Union No. 20 elected new officers headed by President W. H. Ogden and Vice President A. McKay. Other roles include N. Diers as correspondence secretary C. M. Lipscomb as financial secretary L. Heiman as sergeant at arms and W. H. Ogden as official correspondent. A. McKay to represent the local pressmen at the convention in Rogersville Tennessee next June.
Shanghai dispatch reports thirty thousand government troops sent by Yuan Shikai to Nanking after General Chang’s action. In other news, William Tully of 641 Carr Street was convicted by Judge Cushing’s jury of assault to rob W J McAffrey.
The official repeated guidance to boil all water as crews flush the 60 inch main leak remains unresolved for weeks. The doctor warned that even a single swallow could risk typhoid fever amid ongoing contamination concerns.
The 60 inch main break at Eastern Avenue and Rookwood Crossing is repaired. Water re-entered the main, tests showed strength, and officials cautious about pressure as the system returns to normal. Mayor Hunt urges workers to report for duty. schools mostly reopen. The City seeks cause details at a Friday Wage and Means Committee hearing with engineering and contractor input.
Detectives Eckert and Palmen thwart an attempted break in at the Fisher Fish and Meat Company on West Sixth Street. A citizen's call and auto patrol net led to arrest after the suspects were heard forcing the back door.
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