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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1913

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Three Ga ught In Net Over Warsaw Avenue Car Bombardment

Detectives arrested William Molloy John Brulard and Water Maley in connection with the Union Central Life Building assault on a Warsaw Avenue street car last May. Molloy confessed to throwing a window sash weight and plaster parts from the eleventh floor. Chief Crim said more arrests are expected in Detroit and St Louis as a six month inquiry continues.

Union Central Life Insurance Company Ky“Craper Warsaw Avenue William McHoy Thirty-fourth Street Oakley John ‘Brulard Ottoway Luebbers Kell Hays Brulard Mill Street Water Maley Oliver Street Meesoms Dickroader Dvi‘police Fle Crim Maley Detroit St. Louis Molloy Burns The Traction Company

Bryan Signs Peace Pact With Holland

Secretary Bryan and Netherlands minister Chevalier Van Kappard signed a treaty to submit unresolved U S Netherlands disputes to an international council of five for a one year investigation that may be shortened. It marks the first treaty with a European nation based on Bryan's peace plan.

Americas Washington Bryan Chevalier van Kappard Netherlands United States Netheerlands

Egg price blame shifts amid hen strike and weather woes

The state agriculture official cites a hen strike to explain high egg costs while rejecting storage theories. A Washington dispatch reports the Warehouse association will argue floods and droughts killed thousands of chickens and reduced stock, boosting prices.

Washington McKellar Warehouse Association

Railroads to Seek 5 Percent Freight Rate Increase

Washington sources report the Interstate Commerce Commission and the President support a 5 percent rise in freight rates. The measure would apply to eastern lines between the Mississippi and Atlantic and north of the Ohio. The American cites high authority on the move.

Mississippi River Atlantic Ohio River Interstate Commerce Commission

Unions Withdraw Funds From Indianapolis Banks

Indianapolis officers of international unions announce withdrawal of all funds from local banks on January 1 amid labor unrest. They estimate deposits total between 4.6 and 5 million dollars and accuse merchants, manufacturers, and team owners of trying to crush workers.

Indianapolis

Hear Reports Today On Depot Franchise

City Council railways committee meets this afternoon at City Hall to hear reports from the Business Men's Club and civic groups on revoking the depot franchise. John K E Breekman leads a strong push to accept his plan two weeks old surrendering the current franchise to the club for use toward a new depot. City Solicitor Bettman stated he will press for revocation.

Council Business Men's Club John KE. Breekman Bettman

Union Hotel Waiters Strike Talks Fail in Cleveland

A late afternoon conference between striking hotel waiters and managers of two hotels ended without agreement. Another meeting is scheduled for tomorrow to continue negotiations regarding the three hotels involved.

Cleveland Union

Sufficiently dramatic suffragette bombing attempt at Holloway Jail

A reported suffragette bombing attempt occurred at Holloway Jail in London. Two bombs exploded near the southeast wall beside cells housing suffragettes including Rachel Peace, who is serving an eighteen month sentence for arson.

London Holloway Jail Rachel Peace

Look Like Twins? Grosvenor Brothers Puzzle Friends

The Grosvenor twins Gilbert Jr and Edwin P Grosvenor look alike and are often mistaken for each other. Edwin P Grosvenor is assistant to Attorney General McReynolds and led major government cases while Gilbert A Grosvenor heads the National Geographic Society and is related to Dr. Alexander Graham Bell. Both brothers, 38, were born in Constantinople where their father taught history.

Washington Grosvenor Twins Évem Gilbert Jr Edwin P. Grosvenor Edwin P McReynolds Kentucky Bathrub Trust Harvester Trust Movies” Trust Gilbert A National Geographic Society Alexander Graham Bell Society Constantinople Turkey Roberts College

Tariff Fight Sparks House Debate Over Economic Woes

In Washington on December 18 the House heard a sharp clash between Rep. Mann and Speaker Clark over tariff revision and party incapacity to govern. Mann warned of mass unemployment and business gloom while Congress probes the Carabao dinner amid a Democratic critique of economic policy.

Washington Representative Mann Clark House Mann United States

United States Navy To Flash New Year Greetings Worldwide

The Navy will transmit New Year greetings to the world at midnight December 31. From the Arlington station signals will reach all ships shore stations and amateur radio operators within range.

Washington United States Navy Marinéra Arlington

DuPont Offers Radium Mines to Aid Cancer Cure

Alfred J. DuPont pledges to turn over his radium mines in Gilpin county Colorado to the government. He works with Dr Howerd A Kelly of Baltimore to provide radium for cancer treatment. Cancer claims about 400000 lives yearly worldwide and 50000 in the United States.

Wilmington Del Alfred J. DuPont Gilpin County Colorado

Tango News Highlights Turbulent Holiday Streets

The Tango News reports heavy crowds in San Francisco with thousands of venders and pilots assisting city districts. In Portland the dance faction won a victory as fraternal societies ban winter functions. The dissident group plans to form a separate society after the vote.

Aspecal Metin

Ownership plan for telegraphs and telephones debated

Postmaster General Birledon backs government ownership of telegraphs and telephones in his annual report. A Democratic caucus in the House in January will decide how far to pursue the project as administration policy. President Wilson studies the plan but has not pressed Congress due to high costs.

Washington Birledon House Congress Wilson

Ownership idea is attacked by Mackay

The American special dispatch reports Clarence Mackay, a postal telegraph magnate, challenging Postmaster General Burleson’s proposal for government control of telegraph and telephone lines. He cites the Richmond case to rebut government reach, argues telegraph business is not a post-road, notes fierce competition, and warns the overall cost could reach about two billion dollars.

New York Dec Nahé Postal Western Union Bell Tele- Company

Deaths Halt Murder Hearing of Schmidt

New York December 18 Because deaths in the families of two jurors sitting in the Hans Schmidt murder case forced a adjournment of the trial. Juror No 5 George J Dana lost his sister and Juror No 12 Charles K Neilson lost his uncle.

New York Hans Schmidt Anna Aumuller Élock Criminal Courts George J. Dana Jost Charles KE. Neilson

Wilson Leaves White House After Illness

President Wilson departed the White House today after ten days of illness. He rode for an hour in a closed automobile with daughter Miss Margaret Wilson and his physician Dr. Cary T. Grayson.

Washington Wil White House Margaret Wilson Cary T. Grayson

Federal inspectors aid hunt for Milton Kentucky safecrackers

Federal agents left Cincinnati late yesterday to assist in locating the yegg men who blew a Milton Kentucky safe and escaped with $500 in cash.

Cincinnati Esterday Yeggmen Milton

Weather Outlook for Cincinnati and Midwest Friday

Fair and somewhat colder Friday with a low near 28 degrees for Cincinnati and vicinity. Ohio and nearby regions expect fair conditions, with Indiana Kentucky and West Virginia also forecast to be fair on Friday.

Cincinnati Vicinity Ohio Indiana Kentucky West Virginia

Actress Florence Stone to File Divorce in Los Angeles

Mrs. Richard Ferris once of Cincinnati known to theater audiences as Florence Stone announces plans to sue for divorce in Los Angeles from Dick Ferris. Her complaint will cite recent dramatic domestic disturbances amid escapades in Lower California and Mexico that drew attention during the Madero era.

Richard Ferris Cincinnati Florence Stone Los Angeles Dick” Ferris California Mexico Madero

Mexican Is Killed in Resisting U S Troops

Special to the American. Presidio Texas Dec 18 An exchange of shots today between Mexican and American soldiers two miles west of Presidio left Luis Orozco a Federal regular dead. Orozco and a companion crossed the line and fired when halted by sentries. Chihuahua city is reported to be in rebel hands, with additions expected from Parra Monterey and Torreon. General Benavides says the rebel force could reach 15 000 to 30 000 before Juarez is reached. Juarez arrivals report Villa demanding ransom before leaving the city. El Paso reports refugees filling hotels and apartments.

Presidio Texas Chihuahua Juarez Parra Monterey Torreon Saltillo Benavides Federal District say_ Villa el Paso

Fletcher Indicates Attack Is Expected

Wireless messages from Admiral Fletcher in Tampico inform Washington officers that foreign powers anticipate an early rebel attack on Mexico City. naval officers note Germany has ordered ships Bremen to Vera Cruz and the Hamburg America line ship Bolivia ready to evacuate German residents if needed.

The Washington Fletcher Tampicd Navy Department Mexico City Wieteher Tampico Bolivia Germany Bremen Vera Cruz

Rebels Aim for Mexico City Quick Capture

El Paso Texas December 18 reports that Mexican rebel leaders plan a united push to capture the capital within a month, hoping to outpace General Pancho Villa reaching Mexico City with about 6 000 rebels ready to move.

Orozco Rebellion Grows as General Demands Higher Pay

Mexico City reports General Pascual Orozco has rebelled against Huerta. He sent a telegram to the War Office demanding higher pay, marking a new escalation in the ongoing crisis.

Americas Mexico City Pascual Orozco Huerta

Juvenile smoking linked to severe health risks

Vienna reports Prof. Frank Hochwart led investigations on nervous disorders among smokers. He concludes that juvenile smoking poses grave future health dangers with the most serious nicotine poisoning found in those who begin smoking early.

Vienna Austrian Society of School Hygiene Frank Hochwart

Secret Service Nets suspected gang members in East

Secret Service agents stage operation in the eastern district believed to target a local gang. Authorities report arrests or detentions of several men tied to criminal activity amid a broader crackdown. Names and exact charges were not disclosed.

United States Secret Service East

Counterfeit Ring Targeting Cincinnati Stores

Federal agents chase a group linked to a regional counterfeit operation active in several eastern cities and now in Cincinnati. Suspected leaders include Herman Serardino and others tied to Venues on Pitt and Vine streets. a series of passes and quick exits followed suspicious ten dollar bills in the Elgin lunch room and at Schuler's cafe.

Cincinnati Fol Cineinnati Herman Serasdino Pitt Street Elgin Bruce Morgan

Roosevelt Return: Mrs Roosevelt Arrives From South America

Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt returned today from South America aboard the United Fruit liner Santa Marta. She was accompanied by her niece Margaret Roosevelt. W Emlen Roosevelt went to Oyster Bay to meet them aboard the revenue cutter Calumet.

New York Theodore Roosevelt South America United Fruit Santa Marta Margaret Roosevelt Bay Calumet Oyster Bay

Fight for Auto Law Faces Supreme Court Review

Gov Cox met with Secretary Graves and Assistant Attorney General Boulger in Columbus to push the challenged automobile license law to the Supreme Court after Franklin County Judge Kinkead ruled the measure unconstitutional on a suit by the Ohio State Automobile Association.

Columbus Ohio Cox Graves Boulger Supreme Court Kinkead Franklin County Common Pleas Court Ohio State Automobile Association

Indictment in Helene Knabe case dismissed

The indictment against A. M. Ragsdale, the undertaker in the Helene Knabe case, was dismissed today by Prosecutor Baker. The victim’s presence is anticipated, with her arrival expected soon in Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Ind A. M. Ragsdale Helene Knabe Baker

Rockefeller barred from interfering with Weddell Block occupancy

Judge Neff in Common Pleas Court issued a perpetual injunction restraining John D. Rockefeller Laura S Rockefeller and John D Rockefeller Jr and their agents from interfering with the occupancy of the Weddell Block. The suit arose after Koblitz Brothers tenants, under a four to nine year lease, were ejected by Rockefeller agents.

Cleveland John D.l. Rockefeller Laura S. Rockefeller John D. Rockefeller, Jr Weddell Block Neff Common Pleas Court Koblitz Brothers Rockefeller

Also Mentioned on This Page

Firet Holland the Egg News Septimus Mauer State Agricultural Commision Mige Vs Hege DEPOT Edwin P. Grosvhnor Top Gilbert H. Grosvenor the Tango News Tango San Francingo MacKay Schmidt Yeggs Hunt Cinti Lorence Stone U.S Presidio, Re Luis Orozco Amer Ican el Paseo Zapata Pancho Villa Villa Roosevelts
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