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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1914
Page
2
In a police interview at the county jail, Herrell admitted killing his wife with a hammer and claimed Mason helped conceal the body. He detailed a Tuesday night scene at 710 Mound Street, where both men slept near the concealment and discussed the crime. Mason denies involvement, while investigators link the evidence to Herrell’s account.
Captain Berry of the Nantucket faces federal trial after a commission found negligence in the sinking of the Monroe off the Virginia capes with 46 lives lost. The proceedings, led by the Steamship Board in Philadelphia, could exonerate or revoke his license and impact a million dollar suit by Old Dominion.
Firemen battled a blaze at Black Diamond Manufacturing Co. 1215 Bank Street when a thief entered Walter Cramer’s office and stole $40. The gas engine sparked the fire, causing an explosion and spreading damage to the plant and a nearby vacant house. Estimated losses reach $3,600.
Special dispatch reports Congressman Bremner in critical condition with family at his bedside as fears grow he may not survive until morning. The update notes his condition deteriorated tonight and recovery no longer expected, with wife sister and brothers present.
George Dewald, father of Edward Dewald aged 16 who died last November, filed a damage suit in the Common Pleas Court yesterday seeking $16,000 alleging negligence by Westwood authorities after his dog was killed by a car.
John T. Da Vis, 32, a timekeeper of 3114 Burnet Avenue, sustained head injuries while running for a car near Vine and Elf Streets last night. He was taken home by an Aud Patrol vehicle.
Officials probing the murder disclosed that Herrell, after returning from Kentucky to aid police, was taken to James Crutchiow's home to view his wife’s body. He cried when pressed, kissed his mother-in-law, and insisted on his innocence as he left the room.
Nellie Chains told by yesterday that Jacob Herrell confessed to murdering his wife Millie Herrell at 710 Mound Street. Millie’s body was found under a bed in her room. Nellie tearfully hoped for justice and expressed concern for her two babies. Authorities discussed custody and care arrangements with the Homie for the Friendless.
Ol Kuntz and his brother Withary Kuntz Jr said they would attend Emma Kuntz's funeral despite their father William Kuntz who forbade them from seeing her alive or after death. The service is at Sacred Heart Church. The brothers live at 909 Findlay Street and 152 Baymiller Street.
In New York on February 2 191th a jury convicted Curly Joe Cassidy and his ally Lewis T Walter Jr in Bryn Mawr Supreme Court of conspiracy for selling a nomination to the Supreme Court bench to William Willetts Jr The verdict was announced by Justice Jaycox The maximum penalty cited is two years imprisonment and a 3000 dollar fine.
Charles Wardell Scofield aged 80, wealthy retired railroad builder, died of pneumonia at the St George Hotel Brooklyn two hours after marrying Miss Jean Fitzsimmons the 26 year old nurse. Scofield had planned the marriage before illness struck. His second wife died in Los Angeles December 12 1912.
Benjamin F. Funk vice president of Funk and Wagnalls Company died of heart disease this afternoon at Professor Irving's gymnasium 200 Fifth Avenue New York He was 64 born in Ohio Funk collapsed after light exercises at the gymnasium and passed away in his 64th year with Ohio as his birthplace.
Ikate Anderson sues Cincinnati in Superior Court for 10000 claiming she fractured her left arm after tripping on a water cap on a badly repaired sidewalk at 2289 May Street. The suit names the city as defendant and seeks damages for injuries.
Giddion Holand, 23, of Suffolk Vale, held at City Hospital after a gunshot wound to his right hand. He says the injury occurred during a quarrel in Waverly, Ohio and will be investigated.
Dr Nathan J d raid sues St Joseph Roman Catholic Church and trustees for 5000 damages claiming a board from the church belfry struck his head while walking on Laural street.
Fred Schmidt 44 of 1009 Windsor Street was arrested last night at Mitchell Avenue and HW and D Railroad by Tenth District officers on carrying congealed weapons. A loaded pistol was found in his pocket according to police.
The governor presses for state and municipal tax redistribution to favor cities, and for bills lowering or rebalancing vehicle fees. He supports creating a Court of Domestic Relations in Hamilton County and calls for a statewide judicial system survey to streamline procedure and possibly reduce judges. Public pressure from civic groups and lawyers shapes the proposal.
Mayor KEnglehardt announced at the Norwood Council meeting that David Evans and Jerome Prather were appointed to the Board of Health for two and three year terms respectively. A special committee was tasked to pursue transfers from Vine Norwood and N Norwood cars to Norwood car ash Norwood.
The Cincinnati Model Homes Company was incorporated in Columbus yesterday with capital of 50000 dollars. Incorporators include S. E Prud W. J. Alms Max Senior and J. G. Schmidhapp all of Cincinnati. The firm plans to build modern wage homes for Cincinnati and suburbs at suitable sites.
Richard Stacey has been transferred from the Norwood assistant city clerk's office to the position of clerk in the service department of Norwood. Howard Bright succeeds Stacey in the former role.
In the Sharpsburg school auditorium last night Frank Murden Moore delivered an irritated lecture on Life in Australia during a Parents Auxiliary event.
Former Senator Joseph C S Blackburn of Kentucky named to succeed Shelby M Cullom as resident commissioner of the Lincoln Memorial Association in a Senate resolution. The post pays 45000 dollars annually and requires residence in Washington.
A 400 strong suffrage procession led by Glendower Evans marched to the White House seeking a presidential pledge on equal suffrage. President Wilson said he cannot express personal views until his party does, prompting Evans to urge him to use his influence with the party.
General Pancho Villa leaves Juarez to command rebels toward Torreon. Villa plans 10 000 troops and claims the enemy cannot match him. Venustiano Carranza struggles to join, returns toward Cananea. Villa oversees an armored automobile by Juarez with steel armor and gun ports.
Francisco J. Guzman, Villa's private secretary, and Emilio Vasquez Gomez faced execution after Guzman urged Villa to join the Vasquila movement. Villa allegedly ordered the killings as punishment in the Juaréz era context.
A February meeting in New York split the National Democratic Club amid a power struggle. Judge James O'Dwyer and allies pressed for Charles F Murphy to retire from party leadership and push a reorganization. The confrontation included a denouncing speech and a challenge to Murphy's continued party involvement.
Several births announced with multiple couples listed along Queen City Avenue Bunt Street Arbor Avenue Clark Street East Bes York and York addresses. Names include Derksing Huben Comrard West Heapier Backer Loboman Mackenbrook Kereling Schroeder Mich and Biss. Some entries appear garbled but indicate newborn girls and one mentioned boy.
Governor Cox said he would send a message to the legislature urging a flood prevention bill. The proposal would let a majority of voters authorize bond issues rather than the current two thirds. The measure aims to aid Columbus and Cincinnati area flood protection efforts.
Coroner Wirt county files a murder theory after Orville Hopkins 32 and Lucy Hopkins 24 are found dead in the Little Kanawha river at Parkersburg. They disappeared while traveling from Creston West Virginia to Elizabeth with a motor boat that burned and sank, leaving charred remains. Hopkins was a railroad man. The bodies are to be buried in Rockland Ohio near Parkersburg, where the couple formerly lived.
TO ELECT DIRECTORS The Hyde Park County Club will hold its annual election of members of the board of directors Monday February 16 Seven governors will be chosen The following are candidates for election B. C Blowney H. C Busch William J Graf William Guck enberger William Haig Dr. W C Harris H 8 Kibbee F E LeBlond R T Relph Le G Rice J A Stevenson E H Pape A B Peters and GB B Quillen
Clifford Robers, a Reading Ohio baker, swore out a warrant in Squire Dumont's court charging Nat Hildebrand a Reading night patrolman with assault and battery following an alleged attack.
Vernon Finch is transferred from San Antonio Texas to Cincinnati to succeed Assistant Observer LL C Marker. The move occurred months ago and places Finch into a new posting at the weather bureau in Cincinnati.
The Grand presents Joseph and His Brethren a Bible story praised for poetry beauty and rapid action Pauline Frederick as Zuleika James O Neill as Jacob and a capable supporting cast deliver impressive performances in visual spectacle and color dazzle amid a season of harsher plays and music.
Mayor proposes draining the canal to green a boulevard and speed rapid transit. Bank president Kroger urges immediate action opposing Mills bill, calling for city finance safeguards and growth through Indiana and Ohio markets. Merchants urged to organize a Retail Merchants Association as talks emphasize taxation and street improvements.
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