06 Feb 1914
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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1914
Page
1
Schmidt, once a parish priest, is found guilty in the Anna Aumueller killing. The court sentences death and bars his attorney from appealing the jurors verdict, signaling a final outcome in the high profile case.
Hans Schmidt, the former priest who murdered Anna Aumuller, was found guilty of first degree murder by a New York jury. He refused to aid appeals and asked to die tonight, saying he would rather die than tomorrow. He was to be sentenced to the electric chair. parts of Aumuller's body were recovered from the Hudson River.
Detective John Shibley arrested Norman Stanley in Wheeling West Virginia for the murder of Robert E Mercer. Mercer 27 of Pittsburg had been missing since December 21 and his body was found buried under the new city hall yesterday after police were urged by the victim’s mother. Stanley denied knowledge of the crime and agreed to accompany detectives without extradition papers.
An anonymous letter threatening to wreck the train carrying Chancellor Lloyd George prompted unusual railway safety measures. Officials urged him to switch trains, but he refused and arrived in London safely.
State officials faced questions in Albany as Judge Duncan W. Peck and deputy highway head Charles Foley were examined over 218 repair contracts. Osborne argued Foley signed contracts without proper authority while Peck relied on Foley's word in the signature of the law.
George Partlow of Shelby Michigan says a lightning belt shock healed his rheumatism and paralytic stroke after a near fatal strike. He reports burns on his leg and dental loss but restoration of health for both conditions.
Columbus Ohio February 5 The special investigating committee chairman Representative Kramer summoned witnesses to show legislators held state jobs beyond their representational roles. Coffinberg testified former Darke County figures and Athens Speaker Sleeper did work for attorney general and dairy departments. Report expected to House late Friday.
Attorney General McReynolds assigns Assistant AG G Carroll Todd to examine the New York Sun anti trust complaint against the Associated Press. Todd to report whether a DOJ investigation under the Sherman act is advisable and may present documents if needed.
Secretary of State Bryan testified before the House immigration committee calling for secrecy of proceedings on the Baker Japanese exclusion bill. He urged Congress to consider legislation at this juncture in the administration's policy toward Japan.
The apartment of Daniel J. Hardin at 9 West Fourth Street was entered last night and $5 in five cent pieces stolen. Each coin dated 1910, valued at $42, was taken from Roy Littie at 459 East Vito Sweet. The home of Jacob Sai Wu Greedway was also entered, with clothing valued at an unspecified amount taken.
Adherents of the Cox Baker Democratic machine push a public utility bill through the Ohio State Senate 17 to 14 after removing the Kramer amendment amid torrid debate. Opponents accuse supporters of backing public utility gifts to manipulate the administration. House prospects dim as the measure moves back for conference committee.
The piece notes a dancer known as Clare Frantz on stage as the couple, tied by a yearlong courtship, arranged their wedding after a performance. Details mention Jose Toride, Florio Ve, and social circle chatter about love and marriage within the entertainment scene.
Morning conference in the Second National Bank building will bring representatives from the Federated Improvement Associations Central Labor Council the Woman Taxpayers Association and the Hamilton County Taxpayers Association to discuss fair returns on personal property and the tax burden on workers and ordinary taxpayers.
Former Governor William Sulzer will take the stand again in the John Doe inquiry before Chief Magistrate McAdoo tomorrow afternoon. He aims to elaborate on prior testimony and reveal new information he believes the public should know.
Prosecutor Pogue reports from Representative Thorntoh Snyder that Governor Cox and Attorney General Hogan have approved a measure to fund Longview Hospital. The plan fixes funding details and outlines the hospital's expansion scope and timetable.
From Vera Cruz February 6 General Aguilar reports a five hour battle at La Paverta west of Tampico. Rebels were defeated with heavy losses estimated at 300. General Maas recalled to Mexico City by order of the War Minister. The American scout cruiser Chester has permission to conduct torpedo tests on the beach tomorrow. Mexican officials must attend the tests and the gunboat’s orders to sail for Tampico were canceled. Engineers Mel ame and two mysterious Frenchmen will board Joza at dawn for a secret mission to New Orleans.
The War Department has been approached by American dealers seeking to buy Krag Jorgenson rifles no longer used by the U S army. Garrison has not decided if sales will be allowed and may present the matter to the President. Mexico reports no fresh fighting in Mexico City but arms embargoes persist and naval activity near the capital continues.
Refugees traveling to Fontera report brutal Huerta era actions in the Mexican state of Taasco. Troop forces levy loans on all owners and locals, sparing no one including women and children. The account cites 피해 inflicted on foreigners and locals alike, with details continued on page two.
Editor notes the petition to bury Herzel without cemetery clashes. The parent states the burial will proceed in a Catholic cemetery, with references to local figures, court actions, and delays. Details mention a Roseland area address and ongoing legal proceedings surrounding the body removal and interment.
In Daytona Florida two women led by Robert Goeist of New York City flew from Seabreeze, ascending around 4 30 p m They stayed aloft for about twenty minutes reaching an estimated altitude of several hundred feet and covering roughly twenty miles in the air.
Rumor swirls at the statehouse that warrants are being prepared for several individuals involved in lobbying and alleged public utilities graft after the last legislature session. A man’s name is said to be among those mentioned as target of potential arrests.
In St Louis a courtroom drama halted when Emily C Roberts and her minder Mrs Bir die Healy fainted twice amid the murder trial of Mrs Roberts who is accused of shooting her husband at their son's home. Witnesses say taunts about his affairs drove the act but the defense argues years of mistreatment.
Dr Otto P Geier retiring head of the department of charities and correction says the city should employ prisoners at the work house. He notes the Movers of Refuge land adjacent to the work house should be turned over for farming and greenhouses to support the institution.
The Arcadian docked in New York on February 6 with forty brides and forty-nine grooms aboard. The captain said the ship offered little privacy for couples and that passengers were deprived of secluded nooks in the evenings.
Police report a city hospital case where a woman drank carbolic solution leading to a death of a man. Mary Manning who runs a rooming house said the woman visited Fisher and swallowed the poison, uttering a wish to die. Fisher fled and was later arrested but dismissed in Municipal Court.
At Westport, County Mayo last night rioters disrupted a performance of Mansey's play General Bob Regan. The crowd rushed the stage when a priest appeared, smashing and striking as they argued the play mocked a priest, though the cast said the steerer caused the disturbance.
Hammond police probe a double death after discovering Frank Kobias a carpenter and his wife dead in their bed with a gas jet open. Officials seek to determine if it was suicide murder or other.
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