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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1913

Page

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Unidentified Girl Injured In Lincoln Avenue Crash

Police report an unidentified about 29 year old girl was injured in a crash at Lincoln avenue and Reading. She was taken to Christ Hospital, likely to recover. occupants including the car owner Patrick Leen and his son Clarence fled the scene. Two other teen passengers escaped unharmed as the car hit a tele phone pole. Dr. J. M. Withrow transported the victim to the hospital.

Christ Hospital Lincoln Avenue Reading Patrick Leen Hackber TV Street Clarence J. M. With- Tow Deeile Six Cotton Nate Ts

Papa Believes in Santa Now

Gustav Cox of the Bronx told friends he now believes in Santa Claus after being fined $3 and costs for attempting to convert his six year old son to his creed. His sister in law testified he struck the boy and the court warned that another such act would bring a year in the workhouse.

New York Gustav Cox Bronx Friends Santa Claus Gustav Kris Kringle

Pankhurst Flees England for Paris Then Switzerland

Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst departed London for Paris and then Switzerland for a rest. Scotland Yard detectives did not pursue her as long as she remained out of the country.

London Mre Emmeline Pankhurst Scotland Yard Paris Switzerland

Lincoln Memorial Commission Faces Stone Dilemma Delays

Washington December 22 The Lincoln Memorial Commission made little progress in raising 2 million dollars for a monument to the martyred president as Secretary Garrison delays the contract over the stone type. William H. Taft indicated no action until the stone decision is settled, halting work.

Washington Lincoln Memorial Commission William H. Taft Garrison

Senate confirms Whitlock and Williams as ministers

Washington December 25 The Senate confirmed Brand Whitlock former Toledo mayor as minister to Belgium and George Fred Williams of Boston as minister to Greece.

Americas Washington Senate Brand Whitlock Toledo Belgium George Fred Williams Boston Greece

Here She Is Meet Ophelia News Column Intro

Ophelia greets readers daily with philosophy and advice on a slate. Forecaster Dev ereaux predicts increasing clouds and precipitation across Cincinnati Ohio Indiana Kentucky and West Virginia with rain snow or freezing temps.

Ophelia Roosevelt Devereaux Cincinnati Viccinity Ohio Indiana Kentucky West Virginia

Commercial Tribune to End Publication and Lease

The Commercial Tribune will be turned over to The Commercial Tribune Publishing Company on January 1 after stockholders of The Commercial Tribune Newspaper Company voted to discontinue their publication. The paper had been leased from the publishing company with a renewal option that stockholders decided not to exercise. The Rud Hynicka led newspaper faced heavy financial strain while the owning company led by EB O. Eshelby plans future steps not announced.

Commercial Tribune Commercial Tribune Publishing Company Commercial Tribune Newspaper Company With Rud Hynicka EB O. Eshelby

Czar's Son Recovers. Czarevitch Active Again

Copenhagen dispatch reports Czarevitch fully recovered from recent illness while at Livadia He now plays golf rides and walks without aid indicating restored health and vitality for the young prince

London Copenhagen Daily Mail Livadia Czarevitch

Cincinnati Bankers Cite Cincinnati Claim Over Cleveland

Cincinnati bankers declined to discuss Senator Burton's stance on securing a reserve bank for the city. A banker said Cincinnati has a better claim due to the sub-treasury's location and that Washington officials are expected to agree.

Cincinnati Burton Cleveland Sub-Treasury Washington

Man Killed by Glendale Car on Springfield Avenue

William Conners a 50 year old boilermaker of Arch Street near Broadway Glendale was struck by a Glendale car on Springfield Avenue near Sharon Avenue Glendale yesterday. He died almost instantly. Coroner Foertmeyer was notified.

William Conners Arch Street Broadway Glendale Springfield Avenue Sharon Avenue Foertmeyer

John D. Gets Gift of 144 Real Eggs

Special to The Cleveland from December 22 reports John D Rockefeller receiving 144 fresh eggs as a Christmas gift. Lynch, the forest gateskeeper, kept guard to deter possible burglary while Rockefeller, recovering from a cold, enjoyed a round of golf and smiled at the day.

John D Cleveland John D. Rockefetter Forest Lynch

Separation plan for White- Bleskman depot franchise

Business leaders push to split the electric railway from the steam depot franchise to resolve the depot issue. City Solicitor Bettman opposes the plan, urging city control and a six month extension to secure amendments. Archibald White signals $2,000,000 in interurban funding if partners raise the rest.

White- Bleskman Union Depot Bettman Business Men's Club Couretdatsabie Saettngetuineen Business Men's Chamber of Commerce Jacob Schmid Japp Schymid- Japp Rte Beto Png Aggy Edwards Schridlapp Hunt Council John E. Bleekman Civic Committees Ordt B.M. C. Depot Committee Archibald White New York Schmidhapp Plana Bleekman Cincinnati

Financiers Reported to Plot Mexico Loan

L Information notes press claims of English financiers arranging a loan to the Mexican government. It states the $20,000,000 Huerta loan promised by Lazard Yreres is no longer the issue and a $36,000,000 loan from unknown financiers is alleged. The piece asserts the report is wishful and intended to embroil Britain and the United States to justify intervention in Mexico.

Paris L'Information Huerta Lazard Yreres Shananen Great Britain United

Longfellow’s Grandson Dana Becomes Washington College Professor

Harvard graduate Edward Trowbridge Dana, grandson of the poet Longfellow, now teaches philosophy and education at Washington College in Chestertown Maryland. Once married to Jessie Haliday, Dana left Harvard for a series of jobs from streetcar conductor to newspaper work and farming, before settling into academia. He and his wife are noted as socially active and engaged in topics such as eugenics suffrage vegetarianism and related social issues.

Chestertown D c Edward Trowbridge Dana Harvard Longfellow Cambridge Marshas Washington College Danaftet Jessie Haliday Sasiant Maliiday Ains Wiy Dana Harvard. c

Currency bill clears House in decisive party vote

The conference report on the administration currency bill passed the House 298 to 60, sending the measure to the Senate for a vote tomorrow morning. President will sign the bill tomorrow afternoon, with debate highlighting plans for bank deposit guarantees and a separate measure to fund deposits.

Washington House Senate Polock Carter Glass Committee On Banking and Currency Federal Reserve Banks Glass Imio

Hear Red Hurler In A Pulit Talk

Kansas City dispatch reports Eugene Packard left handed pitcher for the Cincinnati club spoke from the pulpit at a Methodist church in Kansas City. He urged young men in an anti saloon campaign to pursue a clean life and aim for success in any chosen path.

Kansas City Eugene Packard Pitone Cincinnati Club

Grandmother Is College Freshman at Washington University

Special to The American reports Mrs. Frederick W. Lehmann wife of the former Solicitor General is a freshman at Washington University in St Louis. She attends university classes three times weekly to study English and the enrollment secret was revealed today.

St. Louis Frederick W. Lehmann the United States Her Washington University

Babies Given Away at The Home of the Friendless

The Home of the Friendless on Court Street presented three babies yesterday to well-to-do families on probation. Authorities did not release the recipients names, but indicated the adoptions are conditional and may be reversed if desired by the families.

Court Street

Widow says Poet Talks as a Spirit Speciato

Mrs Abby Miller widow of Joaquin Miller the Poet of the Sierras states he spoke to her from beyond the grave today. Her daughter Juanita corroborates the claim in San Francisco on December 22.

Speciato the American San Francisco Abby Miller Joaquin Miller The Sierras Juanita

Self-Defense Plea In Texas Man Shot By Land Agent

Roy L. Glover a wealthy Los Angeles land agent said he acted in self defense after shooting Daniel De Villiers of San Antonio in the dooryard of the Glover home De Villiers who sought to see his former wife Mrs Glover formerly Mrs De Villiers before their 1904 divorce was involved in the incident The case centers on a contested domestic visit and a fatal early morning shooting

Los Angeles Cal Roy L. Glover Daniel de Villiers San Antonio Texas Glover de Villiers de Villiera

Rebels Gain Ground in Torreon Battle Seize Control

Federal forces and constitutionalists clash in Torreon and suburban towns. Rebels reported to seize Torreon as fighting spreads from the city into surrounding areas.

Torreon Constitutionalists

Monterrey Marked as Rebels Press in Northern Mexico

Reports from El Paso describe intensified rebel and federal clashes around Torreon Lerdo Gomez Palacio and Monterey. Rebel forces threaten railway links cutting Nuevo Laredo to Monterey while Federal troops guard routes northward. Search for General Mercado continues as Castro returns from Juarez. Telegraph lines are being restored by rebels across Sonora and Chihuahua.

Paso Texas Ciy Torreon Hasse Siphon Palacio Es Lerdo Gomez” Palacio Huerta Torreon Tlerds Gomez Jalacio Velasco Constitutionaliet Chihuahua Laguna District Nuevo Laredo Monterey Monte Morelos Laredo Mexico City Picacho United States Ojinaga Salvador Mercado Francisco” Castro Juarez Mexico Castro el Paso Villa Mercado Chihuahtla City Plate Federlines Sonora Singloa

Huerta Must Quit to Bar Bank Wreck

In Vera Cruz on December 22, business leaders in Mexico City and across the republic urge General Huerta to resign by January 1 to avert a total Mexican bank crash. A semi official source says capital and provincial merchants plan to present the demand to Huerta, warning that state banks may fail if he stays in office.

Vera Cruz General Huerta Mexico Mexico City Republic Viera Cruz Huerta

Step Up, Boys and Pick One hire Cabid to

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Berlin marriage market scene with a photographer, vendors listing wares, brides, and potential husbands. details are garbled but suggest a catalog-like display of matches and wares offered by a shopkeeper.

Tye Ammertens Iin Berlin Phiotograp

Woman 35 Falls From Window in Clifton

Harriette Troms a 35 year old resident of Parkside Apartments Jefferson and Bishop streets Clifton is injured after falling from a window in her apartment. Dr L S Colter said she suffers nervous trouble and may recover if no complications arise. Brother Miter Ross and Dr J Ross assisted and she remained conscious.

Harriette Troms Parkside Jefferson and Bishop Streets Clifton LS. Colter Ross Pittabure

Explosion on Russian court special train injures crew

Police investigate a mysterious explosion on the Russian court special train at Mecklenburg-Schwerin station. Seven crew members were badly injured. Officials cite wiring faults in the lighting apparatus, but that explanation is questioned. Dowager Empress Marie of Russia was expected to arrive from Copenhagen.

Woman sought over shopgirl theft ring taught by visitor

Juvenile Court officers search for a woman accused of teaching salesgirls to steal from department stores. A former employee told of a scheme where buyers were undercharged and the girls kept the difference. Several girls named by the informant have been summoned for questioning as the investigation continues.

Walter P. Bimerson Secrch

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