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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1913
Page
1
Special to The American Calumet Mich Dec 24 Seventy six killed and many injured in a Christmas tree presentation by copper miners union at Italian Hall. An unidentified man cried fire triggering a crush on the single back stairway. victims lay piled beside the hall as rescuers worked amid chaos.
The report notes a likely rain in Cincinnati and nearby areas on Thursday with clouds and south winds. In Indiana the forecast calls for cloudy skies with rain or snow possible in the north and southern areas expecting rain later Thursday.
Barricaded in a cabin on Four Mile Mountain Pineville Kentucky five Hendrickson members held off officers for hours after a deputy sheriff was shot and another man killed. Two Hendricksons died and a posseman was wounded. Names include J A Miller George Hawn and Happy Jack Hendrickson. Sheriff McCoy suffered scalp wounds.
A government anti trust suit against American Can Company and co defendants extends the filing deadline to January 31, 1914. The court order stipulation clarifies the extended period and removes certain delays.
Citizens cheer nonconforming remarks about the president and government. They praise defiance of the dictator as they express support for democratic ideals and resistance to autocratic rule.
In Mexico City sensational gossip swirled about revelry at clubs and cafes after claims that Torreon had been retaken by rebel forces. Huerta praised while Urrutia urged diplomacy, calling for calm and negotiations to avoid widening conflict with the United States. Banks face heavy withdrawals as holiday demand strains perhaps.
From Juarez reports filtered via Jimenez say rebels recaptured Torreon in heavy fighting. More than men participated in the clash in which Monclevic Herrera led rebel forces, serving as the sole aid between Villa’s troops and the city.
Chihuahua reports 4200 rebel cavalrymen with ten cannon and six machine guns crossing toward Ojinaga opposite Presidio Texas to engage the Federals. General Villa warned they intend to drive them across the border.
Washington December 24 Banks move fast under the new currency bill as Secretary McAdoo and Secretary Houston outline the system. Banks from cities including Seattle Cleveland Denver Trenton North Adams New Orleans Portland San Francisco Roswell Marietta Pittsburgh Eochester Peoria Pomona Poughkeepsie St Joseph Muskogee Ardmore Jefferson City and Richmond apply. National banks of Cincinnati and clearing houses of Cleveland also join. McAdoo notes nationwide bank telegrams and strong interest in joining the Federal Reserve system.
A reader’s letter from December 23, 1918 praises The American’s classified columns for delivering greater advertising returns than all other Cincinnati papers combined. The writer, Fames P. McCoden of 323 Main Street, urges more insertion and cross-paper testing.
President Wilson and family toured three states Christmas Eve, greeting crowds at each stop. He shook hands, chatted with those around the car, and offered no speeches as women showed babies to the press party.
Claude Mitchell, 14, of 426 Omer Street, was struck on Ninth Street at Central Avenue and left with internal injuries and bruises. The car, owned by A. B. Sutton of Akron, Ohio, failed to stop. Police report investigation ongoing. Nearby, an auto truck from Schaller Brewing Co. collided with a Cincinnati Railroad caree auto truck at Lane Seminary entrance. both vehicles damaged.
Marshall Michigan tale reports 97 year old Judd, Yale class of 1946, performing as Santa Claus at the Calhoun County poorhouse. Born in Cincinnati, he is the son of Russell Judd, once connected to Thepedical Seminary.
December 24. Andrew Carnegie surprised officials by leaving satirical cartoons clipped from a one cent newspaper on Secretary Daniels and Secretary Garrison desks. The gifts carried a plea for national peace.
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