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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1914
Page
1
Morgan Martin was sentenced to thirty days by Recorder John Schwarz in Savannah for forcibly kissing his wife against her will during a street confrontation as she sought divorce. Martin admitted the act but cited his love and desire to avoid separation as motive.
Walter Schuchard aged five found the body of his father Joseph Schuchard a cigarmaker on the shop floor at 1605 Baltimore street. Paris green poison and carbolic acid were present along with a revolver. The note to his wife says he would be better off dead. Coroner Foertmeyer will hold an inquest.
Jonas O Hoover of Chicago files in St Joseph Circuit Court to appoint a receiver for the Order of Owls a fraternal group with 267 000 members headquartered in South Bend Ind He names John W Talbot supreme president and alleges the order owes him 2000 in attorney fees The suit claims the nest of Owls in the city collects 160 000 annually in dues from members and that money is dissipated.
Insurgents and Republican-backed factions defeated the governor's forces in a clash over a measure allowing cities to purchase utilities. The confrontation highlighted deep political divisions and raised questions about municipal control of public services.
In Columbus today Republicans in the House routed the Governor's forces as the Mills public utility bill advanced amid numerous amendments. The bill would cap bonds for utility purchases to the utility's assets, not city credit, while opponents cried foul over embasculation. A resolution attacking Cox for investigations and granting executive powers was steamrolled. Senate action saw a bank bill amendment overruled, and the Mills measure opened with its author defending the proposal against charges it would affect the one percent law.
Grahame White, famed birdman, says the Atlantic crossing is no longer visionary and plans to attempt it himself. He notes the required aeroplane is available and expects the trip to take about 40 to 66 hours, powered by multiple engines, with British and American support to spark interest.
In a fraternal annual report Secretary Wilson urges Congress to bar interstate transport of firearms or armed men used in labor conflicts. He cites Colorado coal strikes and Pere Marquette events, arguing for legal action and department scope to mediate disputes and protect workers. He notes limited funding hampers enforcement.
Relatives of Joseph Thompson, last seen at his home 951 Barrow, have appealed to the police for aid in locating him since last Saturday. They request any information from the public to help locate Thompson who was last heard from at home.
Special to The American. Nine persons were injured, several seriously, when the north elevator in the Rentsohler building fell from the fourth floor to the basement in Hamilton Ohio this morning. The cause is not yet known. Injured include Baselude Arthur Harris of Cincinnati a traveling man for the Leslie Judge Company. He lives at the Stag Hotel and is in serious condition.
In Chicago on February 3 the International Brotherhood Welfare Association outlined a nationwide effort to unite unemployed men and women to petition Congress for a legal remedy to the industrial conditions of unorganized labor. The meeting drew a large turnout as organizers urged action to Washington.
The report cites Pancho Villa vowing to execute any Spaniards captured in Torreon if they aid the Federals. El Paso authorities confirm the U S embargo on arms and ammunition exports will raise soon and troops will stay on the border to prevent incursions. Rebels rush purchases for cartridges while Villa claims Spaniards in Torreon are funding Huertistas.
A Federal grand jury has begun an investigation into the Allied Printing Trades Council to determine possible Sherman Act violations. Probes focus on whether the council restrains trade by allowing one printing shop to use the union label while another is barred.
Five women from Volo Illinois were fined 100 dollars each by Judge Charles Donnelly for riding neighbor Mrs. John Richardson on a rail to drive her from the village. None could pay the fine. three days were granted to raise the money while jail possible if not paid.
Indianapolis Feb 3. After selecting St Louis as the 1916 convention city and endorsing President John P White policy to run mine operations until exhausting all means to reach a new contract with United Mine Workers of America adjourned tonight.
A U S House reversed itself after Republicans and Democrats debated excluding the Japanese. The scene followed intense pressure to maintain unity with Tokyo, promising no further moves this session to push the exclusion issue. Representative Mann of Minnesota was applauded for urging nonpolitical action.
Special to the Aneughn Mew Yrk Geb 8. A league of all Japanese in Greater New York and environs is to be formed soon as possible and called the Nippon Jin Kai or Society of Japanese Men. Its purpose is to unite the Japanese in this country on questions between Japan and the United States. Several representative Japanese in New York were asked for opinions on relations between the two nations. none opposed Japan.
The Norwood Moosers met last night at McColm's Hall and discussed uniting with the Hamilton County Progressive League to coordinate activities and strengthen local reforms.
President Wilson issued an executive order lifting the arms embargo into Mexico, signaling U S support for Carranza and the constitutionalists. The move risks greater disorder, possible bloodshed, and a diplomatic rift with Huerta as wary officials monitor reactions in Mexico City and Washington.
Gertrude Lloyd, 15, last known at 307 West Seventh Street, appealed to police seeking her mother and father. Born in Nashville, she believes her mother took her to Portsmouth Ohio before moving away, and she has never seen either parent. She longs for parental love and asks for help locating relatives and burial details.
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