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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1914
Page
4
A dramatic blaze at Dowling's Lyric Motel in Times Square sent 16 roomers on the third and fourth floors scrambling. Fire crews evacuated occupants with no lives lost, while onlookers and theater staff helped neighbors to safety. The loss is estimated at $10,000.
A report from the Mexican consulate indicates 4000 federal troops under General Carga Hidalgo are en route from Saltilico to Torreon to reinforce Villa. Villa, the rebel chief, remains in Suarez delaying the Torreon attack, while Ky 0 to 25 thousand dollars worth of rebel funds move south by Villa. The Mexican government plans to deposit 3000 for Salazar’s release from an American jail in Marfa Texas, as he faces charges of smuggling ammunition and the rebel leader Paricho Villa seeks his handover.
Reports from the war front allege rebel brutality after arrests of two conspirators Mavjero Castifio and Carlos Garni a. Documents in their possession implicate multiple figures including General Arturo Alvarez and Sub lieutenant Francisco Martinez. A northern garrison of 50 held out against 600 rebels, with promises of sparing lives unfulfilled as fighting persisted. Creelman of New York visits Judge L R Wilfley amid tensions with Nelson O Shaughnessy.
Jose Requena and Pedro Deb Villar, friends of General Felix Diaz, were released after being arrested on plotting charges. The government says they proved their innocence. Arrieta, rebel leader at Durango, warns that suspected supporters of the Federals will be killed without pity. The government plans a new department of agriculture with Eduardo Tamariz as secretary.
Vera Cruz February 1 Senor Dehesa former Vera Cruz governor arrested days ago and sent to Mexico City on a charge of being concerned in a plot against President Huerta. He returned today in a private car supplied by President Huerta, and declared his innocence.
In Philadelphia on February 1 Mrs. Frank Howard, wife of three months, cried as Detec tives Scanlin and Kingsley led her husband Howard into city hall police court. The wife, who lived at 1828 Arch Street, had read of a man with the same name at a New York hotel and filed the warrant, then he explained he had stayed at friends’ home.
A free-for-all brawl occurred last night in front of Cody's saloon at Third and Scott streets Covington after a saloon keeper refused drinks to an automobile party that allegedly was intoxicated. Several Cincinnati men were said to be in the party though no arrests were made.
City officials push ahead with canal work after canal abandonment while negotiating with Clifton Springs Distilling and Union Electric for water and power rights. Clifton Springs warns a conduit may be needed to meet whisky cooling needs. contracts and rents detail water rights held by several firms.
A Sharpsville woman mailed her five year old daughter to a relative in Sharon by parcel post, paying 45 cents. The article mocks the idea while noting the carrier James Byerly, praised locally for efficiency, and jokes about stamps and special treatment for the child during transit.
Washington reports government statistics show liquor causes less than three eighths of one percent of 3508 deaths in 1910 with notable gender and nationality differences. Native Americans less prone than foreign born. Scandinavians and Germans show varied rates. Irish higher toll. Italian women largely spared from alcohol related deaths.
Charles Megahige of Forty third and Brown Street admitted libel and conspiracy to libel the Knights of Columbus after distributing anti Catholic oath circulars last spring. H Stage of Forty second Street and Lancaster Avenue offered no defense as judge suspended sentences. Joseph J. Gaffney argued the order wished to avoid punishment after widespread distribution in the city. The oath originated as a anti Catholic publication from Aurora Missouri.
A nationwide labor campaign aims to insert an exemption for labor organizations and farmers' associations from Sherman Antitrust Act prosecutions into pending anti trust bills. Administration leaders anticipate a presidential veto if such exemption reaches the White House.
In Harper's Magazine excerpt a visiting ministerial friend teases Little Mary about her mother’s happiness as she decorates the house. The scene hints at family dynamics and a playful scolding anticipation for when the father returns home.
Miss Black No resists theater as Miss Flack notes a gentleman friend warned the play would affect her hair. Mr Darke questions why not, while uncertainty about the performance lingers.
Special to The American Philadelphia February report from Miss Ellen Brown’s town notes she remains unchanged a day after hydro phobia symptoms appeared. Physicians see little hope for recovery as she grows weaker and cannot ingest liquids due to water-triggered convulsions. Her brother died 11 years earlier of a similar attack though he was bitten by a dog, while she recalls no bite.
The Daily Mail comments on offers of prizes by the Deneama Pacific Exposition for a ship rights around the world noting no ship is currently in service and a winner could be secured.
A patient received a silver tube insertion after a cut in the windpipe. Doctors noted initial improvement as both the injured and abnormally ill patients were moved to recovery. Sylvia, tested and comfortable, showed signs of continued recovery.
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