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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1913
Page
2
Huerta plans to defy the admiral and halt Villa actions north of Monterey. Reports say several large bridges have been destroyed on both city approaches and no material remains for repairs.
The rebel leader Villa seizes property and extorts large payments from foreigners including Mexicans, Germans, and Spaniards. He orders adoption of rebel currency, dismisses foreign consuls, and threatens officials while expelling Spaniards and confiscating their assets for personal use.
Special to The American from Galveston Texas reports the Tenth Cavalry arrived to strengthen American forces on the Mexican border. The crest of deployment signals steps to secure border posts and support ongoing operations.
Police yesterday failed to locate George Stone 22 who escaped from City Hospital while treated for a gunshot wound. He was to face burglary charges after recovery. Stone was shot November 1 after a struggle with Private Policeman Detterman at Merchants Oil Company offices on Reading Road. Authorities fear further escapes via hospital fire escapes and are tightening security.
Emory Lat tanery, banking superintendent, will start liquidation of the Indemnity bank of Mineral City in Tuscarawas county tomorrow. Depositors will be paid in full through arrangements by owner George J. Markley who will advance funds to cover all obligations. The private bank had total resources of about 50 000 and is the seventh to close since the Kennedy act private bank inspection took effect.
Special to The American reports T. L. McLeary of Toledo Ohio writes to New Haven authorities offering to take the place of Mrs Bessie Wakefield on her execution for murder of her husband If denied a new trial he claims he has a good business yet nothing to live for while the condemned woman has her children
At 316 Front Street two men, Marshall Gatewood and James McKinley, were hospitalized after a fight at their home yesterday. McKinley suffered a broken nose from a suspider blow. Gatewood sustained cuts to hands and face. Both face disorderly conduct charges.
Burglars broke into the Frank Bemis residence through a glass front door early yesterday and obtained only 1.40 in pennies and a 25 dollar check. No injuries were reported and no arrests were announced. The incident is under investigation by local police.
Columbus reports the governor will convene the General Assembly in an extra session on Monday January 19. The move follows the current tax debate and aims to address urgent fiscal measures.
Mrs. Bery Wyant of Cincinnati pleaded not guilty to stealing a lamp and towels from the Cadillac Hotel. She claimed the opium outfit found in her room was planted and that another hotel’s articles were placed in her room to frame her.
Police seek a woman accused of burning Holy Name Church on Mt Auburn and robbing church poor boxes. Witness Frank Selcer of 1816 Pulte Ave says he saw her looting St Mary's Church at Thirteenth and Vine before his arrest for robbing a different church. He is jailed sixty days with a $300 fine by Judge Fricke.
Members of the Mt Washington Business Men's Club celebrate the opening of their new club house on December 2. The event also marks completion of several civic improvements advocated by the club.
Akron Ohio December 14 Frank Riegle 45 former chief engineer of the Bar berton Water Works plant was electrocuted at the Kenmore Power Station of the Northern Ohio Traction Company Four thousand volts passed through his body when he failed to switch off the current before touching the transformers.
James Wilson a noted Cincinnati labor leader and international president of the Pattern Makers union spoke at the YMCA yesterday detailing the U S labor movement and its benefits to workers. John P Frey editor of the Molders Journal was to speak but did not return from Chicago in time.
Police report no arrests yesterday as the Sunday closing law clampdown looms. Anti-Saloon League deputies are enforcing the law while Chief Copelaw demands direct proof if officers are accused of inaction. A Cleveland judge’s ruling against saloon licenses could affect Cincinnati hotels including the Sinton and Metropole and may be appealed to the state or Supreme Court.
A notice from the Treasury Department in Washington states that wheat and all its products imported from countries that impose a duty will be taxed. Wheat faces 10 cents per bushel, wheat flour 45 cents per barrel, and semolina plus other specified products at 10 percent ad valorem. Exemptions apply for imports from Finland, Denmark, the Netherlands, Great Britain and Ireland. Imports from Argentina, Austria-Hungary, Brazil, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Russia, Spain, Sweden, and Uruguay are subject to duty.
Fred Lincoln, general manager of the Sullivan and Considine vaudeville circuit, offers former Indianapolis mayor Lew Shank $1800 a week for 10 weeks. If finalized, Shank debuts in Chicago or Indianapolis at Christmas with a monologue about his mayoral experiences and Hoosier labor troubles including the streetcar strike reinstate.
Roland J. Malone, 29, of 310 West Fourth Street, will face arraignment in Municipal Court on a charge of forging his employer's name to a check for 82 dollars. Malone was arrested Saturday on complaint by Fred Schlichte, assistant cashier of the City Hall bank. The check bore the name of Harry Johansing, an insurance agent in the bank building, whos name was signed and indorsed by an accomplice of Malone.
Dredges have opened a 100 foot wide and 20 foot deep channel through the Cuca racha slide in Panama. Three barges have passed the north end, and tomorrow the large ladder dredge Corozal will be moved through as rapid progress continues.
Readers are urged to aid the B. M. C. Santa Claus effort to prevent the tragedy of empty stockings. The notice lists numerous individual donors including Hartwell, Kinser, Lewie, May, Kinser, Menter, German, and others contributing various amounts to fund the charity drive.
Chicago reports Harry Hershon a lifelong thief underwent an operation at his request to relieve nerve pressure on moral perception. Dr Edwin H Pratt of Evanston performed the procedure hoping to restore immorality to normal. Hershon declares he will be on the level and resist stealing.
Plans for a proposed Permanent Exhibit Building on the Burnet House site at Third and Vine will feature materials made entirely in Cincinnati. Iron stairways, pipes, engines, terra cotta, lumber, paint and more will come from local manufacturers. The basement will serve as a garage likely rented to the Cincinnati Auto Club. 123 local firms have space for exhibition.
Washington reports House committees will rigorously cut expenses for the 1914 1915 fiscal year. Officials present estimate spending of 1 108 681 777 against revenues of about 1 025 000 000, creating a potential shortfall of 73 681 777. Solutions proposed include bond issues or charging against next year’s receipts.
Thomas Kearney is in a cell at central police station charged with robbery and says he is glad of it. Mrs Josephine Smith heavy set woman about 300 pounds, who accuses Kearney of trying to grab her purse, warns others they will meet the same fate.
Delegates from Cincinnati to the Ohio Hotel Clerks Association convention will attend in Toledo on December 26 and 27. Named participants include George M. Kline Havilin Hotel C F Bricken Palace Hotel E M Findley treasurer Stag Hotel and A C H Johnstone secretary. About 80 to 100 clerks are expected.
In Hamilton Ohio on December 14 the Western division C H D railroad plans a new Miami river bridge at Sycamore street. The first span is assembled but not riveted. Two long spans measure 240 feet. Construction aims to complete the new bridge and remove the old one within nineteen months from start, targeting February for completion.
Hazard Ky Dec 14 Work to clear debris begins today in Hindman Knott County after a fire destroyed nearly all buildings in the business district. Total loss is estimated at 35000 dollars.
Four men were badly wounded in a nighttime knife and revolver duel in Columbus Ohio. Curtis Wykoff and William Wilson were hospitalized while Tony and Mike Farie were held by police. All suffered lacerations to the head.
James Boyle was elected business agent of Teamsters Local Union No. 108 with 96 votes, defeating his nearest rival who received 62.
Charles A. Killie will speak at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Hamilton on Wednesday and Thursday about China and the Chinese People. He holds the Military Order of the Dragon gold medal for heroism at the siege of Peking and has spent twenty four years in China as a missionary guiding his informed discussion.
The Cincinnati Conservatory of Music announces a Children’s Evening by the Conservatory Orchestra with child soloists on Wednesday December 17. Signor Tirindelli arranged a program including Techaikowsky Ricord and Gounod pieces in a Tragicomedia of A Doll featuring Louise Garfunkie, Herbert Silbersack, and Bettie Bosuner. The Conservatory String Quartet will open the season on Monday December 22, featuring Edwin Ideler, Edwin Memel, Peter Froehlich and Walter Heermann.
Special to The American Pineville Ky Dee 14 Citizens condemn a jury verdict sending Harvie Goodin aged 9 to six months in Hell County Jail for the accidental death of Grace McClue during a play gun discharge. Petitions circulate seeking a pardon as the boy cries for his mother and protests he did not mean to kill.
New York officials of Campbell's Creek Coal Company advised Cincinnati that the measure harms local river interests and protests may be made. Local river men say the bill requires three crews per boat, forcing many vessels to be rebuilt since most boats fit only two crews.
In Hamilton Ohio on December weekend the New plander “Ivory Tops” maintained the league lead after beating Norton 2 to 0 Blair’s squad defeated Henes 3 to 2 and Beiser’s “Han overs” edged Peter’s crew 2 to 1 in Midget Basketball action.
In Hamilton Ohio on December 4 the Jeffersonians defeated the Washingtons 7 to 1. Warwood scored all field goals three, with L Hathorn adding a foul for the fifth tally. Adams and Harrison played swiftly as Harrison won 7 to 5. Vogel stood out for Adams as the teams split five games with Jefferson leading the standings at 1000 percent.
In Hamilton Ohio the Methodist team defeated Westminster 28 to 16 to claim the championship and the $26 silver cup. The Westminster squad overextended against Kirk and Kapp, allowing the Methodist star to score at will as the game narrowed in the decisive stretch.
Toledo report notes a formal notice circulated by Lucas County Republican League supporting Mayor-elect Carl Hi Keller for Ohio governor. Keller, a league organizer a year ago, is positioned as a Republican nomination candidate amid party activity in Lucas County.
West Virginia cities plan municipal elections on New Year’s Day after Attorney General A A Lilly interpreted the state law. The legal holiday status was questioned by several large towns and towns.
Property of the General Film Co. taken Saturday night from a Lockland car at Woodward and Main streets. The films were on the rear platform and were reported missing by the company. No arrests reported at this time.
The condition of carpenters Edward Chesney and Edward Herron of Norwood, injured when a scaffold gave way, is improved and expected to recover, according to their attending doctor Dr. Carl Saur.
Funeral services for 89 year old Barbara Fiedeldey of 466 Erie Avenue will be held this afternoon at 1 from Wiltsie. The interment will be private at Spring Grove Cemetery. She was the wife of former Cincinnati capitalist John C. Fiedeldey.
Salvation Army officials say they are thoroughly reviewing every application for Christmas baskets to aid the poor. About one thousand baskets containing provisions for two meals per family will be distributed this year.
The John Valanzu case in U S District Court resumes with defense ready to complete evidence. Territorial dispute over foreign exchange business pits Mohawk Bank against Brighton Bank with Alexander Landesco named in proceedings. Valanzu operates a boarding house and saloon-dance hall at 4786 Spring Grove Avenue. Detective Kratz testified about license revocation after finding illicit dances at the venue. Government fights to strip Valanzu of citizenship on grounds of being an undesirable.
Cincinnati chemists prepare for the National American Chemical Society meeting to be held in the city from April to 10. A list of committee chairmen includes Archibald Campbell finance C Farnham transportation and excursions Dr T P Fennel press and publicity Alfred Springer meeting place J W Elims receptions R Lord entertainment Prof Lauder banquets F C Broeman smokers Mrs J W Elims ladies receptions and other post holders.
Chief of Detectives Crim warns residents after a string of porch limber thefts. The thieves, who call themselves sheak thieves, were seen fleeing in Louisville toward a freight train bound for Cincinnati.
Mayor elect Henry Nailer of St Bernard is expected to announce his appointments this week. Rumor has it William Rolf will be named service director and Harry Van Den Enyden clerk of the service department.
The West End Tigers defeated Lick Runs A C yesterday in a well played game with Eckert the Shamrocks star halfback shining for Lick Run.
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