16 Dec 1913
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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1913
Page
1
Police say an incendiary device caused a fatal blaze at a Salvation Army hotel in the West End. Authorities reported two people dead as investigators pursue leads.
C. B. Schundell, manager of hotel body at Morgue. Unidentified man whose railroad ticket bore the name T. Schodlin was found, believed to be connected with Highland Body Manufacturing Company in Elmwood Place, as clues emerge from the morgue.
A blaze at the Salvation Army home and adjoining hotel on Freeffign avenue trapped over 100 occupants. Several died. many rescued as smoke and flames cut paths through the building. Police arrest a lodger, Fred Meyers, amid inquiries into possible arson and an inmate’s disturbance preceding the fire.
Democrats hold secret caucus at Schuler's cafe to discuss revoking the Union Depot and Terminal Company franchise. Mayor Hunt and officials plan ordinance for council intro with public hearing set for Wednesday. Union Depot officials vow to fight in court. engineers to report on rapid transit loop before further council action.
The Ambrim Island volcano in the New Hebrides has been highly active with six new craters formed on December 6 and the central cone Colia erupting the next day. Part of the island is buried in lava and ash with many killed while white residents are reported safe.
Former President Taft in New Haven says he would be delighted to see Senator Root nominated by the Republicans and placed in the White House. He calls Root a statesman on a level with Alexander Hamilton and a profound lawyer.
Special to The Americas reports a split in the Republican national committee as it gathers to decide on a potential national convention. Southern members oppose diminishing southern representation and seek to delay, while others favor rapid action. A 44 member poll shows 22 for and 21 against, with St Louis and Cincinnati discussed as convention sites and dates debated between after the elections and 1916.
The annual report of Secretary Redfield outlines Wilson administration aims. It proposes laws declaring restraints of trade unlawful, banning watering of securities, prohibiting interlocking corporations and officers, and assessing trust efficiency. It also requests a Bureau of Corporations inquiry with 431700 dollars and an investigation into clothing production costs.
Springfield newspapers back the Chamber of Commerce request for the state to arrange a survey by government engineers to determine the best flood prevention methods.
Charles F. Waltz secretary of the Employers' Association speaks at 12 30 today before the Ben Franklin Club outlining the workmen compensation law and its implications for employers and workers.
Weather shows little temperature change across Cincinnati and nearby areas with fair skies. Indiana remains fair with warmer conditions in the northeast, while Kentucky and West Virginia hold steady with no major temperature shifts.
Reported operations show Federals under General Rublo Nevarrette moving north from Torreon toward Chihuahua City as Villa’s rebels face pressure at Ojinaga. If Ojinaga is recalled to Juarez, 4000 Federals could threaten Villa’s supplies, altering Mexican capital plans and regional positions. The Turk’s palace residence in Chihuahua is noted as Villa's seasonal base.
A camera valued at 84 dollars was reported stolen yesterday from the Simpkinson and Miller photograph gallery located at 433 Elw street.
Special to The American reports on December 15 that Hitchcook proposed a substitute for the second section of the administration currency bill was tabled by 49 to 35. The substitute would limit regional banks to four and require government control of stock, signaling administration majority support for its bill.
British battleship Tiger launched today will mount eight 13.5 inch guns in its armament. Keel plate laid June 20, 1912, with plans to fit armament tomorrow. Engines aim for unprecedented horsepower of 100,000 and speed surpassing any other warship afloat.
The Supreme Court refused to review a Philadelphia Circuit Court decision, ruling that the corporation tax could not be collected from dividends of mutual insurance companies. The government must refund about 1.5 million dollars already collected and forgo further such collections under the current income tax law.
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