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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1914
Page
2
Telegraph lines buzzed and a central exchange failed to answer as residents described a major quake. Authorities and citizens speculated the tremor touched many eastern cities, with confusion lingering after the day’s event.
Washington February 10 reports on earthquake shocks in New York and nearby states drew expert input from the Weather Bureau the Smithsonian Institution and Johns Hopkins University. Dr Charles Walcott noted New York City’s bedrock and suggested the tremor likely originated north of the disturbed area.
Special to The American reports the first recorded earthquake in Western Massachusetts with two shocks felt in North Adams and surrounding towns near 1 PM. The quakes lasted about thirty seconds, shaking tall buildings but causing no damage. they were reported as felt across the region from Burlington Vermont to Albany.
Pebbles and dishes rattled across Connecticut minutes after an earthquake struck. About 1 30 this afternoon hundreds of telephone calls poured in to Weather Forecaster Neifert as residents asked what caused the tremor. In Hartford business district the quake resembled a heavy truck rumbling over a rough road, while in the finance area the second shock was clearly felt with dishes rattling and doors slamming.
Earth tremors were felt in Plainfield New Jersey at the home of William L Smalley in North Plainfield this afternoon. Pictures hung on walls swayed as residents on Ninth street and the west end described a rocking sensation with no damage reported.
A Canada earthquake rattled Ottawa at 1 30 pm local time causing alarm but no damage. Felt across Montreal Toronto London Hamilton Quebec and other towns Ontario and Quebec reports followed. The tremor lasted six minutes on seismograph while occupants fled offices and officials faced a moment of panic.
Mayor Spiegel left a conference where proposed detective force changes were discussed. He planned to meet the hospital board and resume the conference tomorrow with changes probably announced. A list signed by 200 patrolmen was received by Director Holmes.
The Harlem to Brooklyn transfer of Pa ce Captain Walling included his black cat Nigger. The cat disappeared after relocation and was found dead in a hole under the station house floor. Autopsy indicated starvation ended the cat’s nine lives.
Frankfort Ky Feb 10 Opposed six cent Confederate pension levy reduced to 2 1 2 cents after heated House debate. Bill goes to next day. Klette free text books bills read first time. Meyers proposes costs sharing in second class city street improvements. Penalty for delinquent sidewalk payments. House agrees to Mont bill on tax raise for rectified spirits from 1 1 2 to 3 cents a gallon.
The Susan B Anthony Club appointed Mrs Rechtin and Clark to meet Health Officer Landis Salvation Army and others to devise a plan to prevent suicides. Members cited unemployment as a cause and proposed an employment bureau and local comforts as possible aids.
A fire at the Hotel Dennis in Atlantic City caused over 1000 dollars in damage. The blaze started in or near crosswired electric lines and smoke forced guests to evacuate. Guests and management evacuated calmly while staff moved belongings and assisted invalid guests to safety.
John Bates, a McAlpin Company driver from John and Laurel streets, suffered a double fracture of the right leg when his horses balked and kicked the dashboard. The team ran away, Bates stayed at his post to stop them, then another bolt caused a wagon to dash into lamp posts and scatter packages.
As Mardi Gras nears, railroads from Cincinnati to New Orleans offer travel incentives. The Illinois Central Railroad provides full accommodations from departure to return, including a three day stay at Mardi Gras. A special train will run with Pullman and diner service featuring telephones and other conveniences while parked.
The Cleveland Charities Federation presented its work and methods to the Cincinnati Council of Social Agencies urging unity among charitable groups. Williams highlighted potential gains from coordinated efforts and reduced fundraising costs, while Norton noted the council's 20 000 record file aiding dependent individuals. Committees reported success in establishing a Court of Domestic Relations by the Legislature.
Coroner and visitors questioned after Mrs. Margaret Wagner died at City Hospital from poison taken at 1011 12 Mound Street. Sister-in-law Georgie Tressier testified the deceased had twice attempted suicide, linked to worry over her child and a troubling letter from Charleston West Virginia.
Special Cable reports in Tokio that alleged white washing of naval officers tied to commissions from naval supply houses triggered mass violence. A mob attacked the House of Parliament and cabinet yard gate, police fought riots, and threats of impeachment surfaced as the Diet debated a confidence vote.
The Rivers Committee plans a bill to appropriate 44 million dollars to improve Ohio and Mississippi river channels. Data from the National Drainage Conference in Chicago will be included, with 5.35 million destined for the Ohio River.
At Meisel Council No 1084 meeting in Richelieu hall two new members were admitted and preparations begun to name a drill team for initiation work. The group plans to select a complete team to perform initiation rites in coming months as a large class is expected.
A valuable oil painting titled The Harvest Scene by Fed der was stolen from a department store in Chicago. Detectives suspect a kleptomaniac influenced by a recent high profile Mona Lisa theft.
A new company of the Ohio National Guard was mustered Monday night at the Hyde Park Business Men's Club meeting in the Hyde Park town hall. Two squadrons are under way and the company plans to begin drilling Tuesday night next week, then drill weekly thereafter.
Funeral services were held for Richard Harms longtime president of the Pounsford Company. A Cincinnati native and Civil War veteran, he had been a key figure in business circles for over fifty years and is survived by his second wife Pauline Keck. An attack of paralysis, first in June and a second about ten weeks ago, caused his death at Spring Grove Cemetery chapel.
Denver hearing reveals James Adams testifying he and five others were kept against their will at the Delagua coal camp and forced to work after a failed escape on Christmas Day 1913. He says an employment agent lured him from Joplin Missouri to the Victor American Fuel Company mine. A Colorado employment official testifies workers were guard-prodded and doused with water during detention.
County commissioners and Saw the citizens' committee will meet Friday to study relief options for crowded Longview Asylum conditions. Led by Charles A Hinsch the citizens group has pressed for solutions, while plans for a temporary courthouse and building leasing were also discussed.
An evening program of music and elocution is planned for Thursday night before the Sands Social Center meeting. Acts include piano solos by Mrs Joseph, vocal solo by Mrs Louise Ausdenmore, and recitations by Miss Tillie Isaacson and others with violin and other selections.
Fire swept a tuberculosis sanatorium in Milwaukee threatening about 45 patients. Firefighters rescued the patients as flames reached their beds and spread through the wards. The blaze caused extensive damage and disrupted the facility.
King George and Queen Mary opened the fourth session of parliament in springlike February weather. Crowds greeted the royal procession as the sovereign addressed the House of Lords with calm on Ireland references. Police searched for suffragettes while Carson and Bonar Law prepared to speak on Long's amendment.
Mrs Theresa Peyser became ill with scarlet fever, a quarantine was ordered, and Milton Newman, a Baltimore insurance man, married her in Avon Dale at the Sommerfeld Flats while she remained confined to bed. The bride moved to City Hospital while Newman awaited her recovery at the sister’s home.
The Union Central Life Insurance building hosts an auto show with uncurtained first floor windows. Pedestrians at Fourth and Vine streets can peer inside and glimpse many exhibits as crowds grow daily.
Charles Ellis nine and Harry Thomas eleven, both from Harrison and Westwood avenues and Tremont street respectively, accidentally discharged the fire alarm at the Union Stockyards yesterday. Fire engines arrived within minutes as the prank unfolded and the boys were sent home after the alarm was traced. Fire Chief Bunker will review the incident today.
The executive committee of the Ohio State Association of Anti-Suffragists met at Mrs. Lawrence Maxwell's Walnut Hills home. Mrs. Harry EB. Talbott of Dayton spoke on cooperation and Cincinnati as an anti-suffrage stronghold. Her remarks followed a Senate committee briefing and kicked off a series of addresses.
Dinner guests at the Linton Hotel last evening witnessed Miss Anna Held choking during an oyster cocktail episode. She expelled five pearls from her mouth and, on the shell, another, bringing the total to six pearls recovered with assistance from staff and her manager.
Mrs Elizabeth Price, 28, and her four children aged 8 months to 7 years were removed to the City Hospital contagious ward yesterday for observation after likely exposure to a contagious disease at 2407 Colerain Avenue.
The Shackleford measure would allocate 25 million dollars yearly for Federal aid to road construction with funds split by state population and post road mileage. Critics question highway spending while economists seek naval cutbacks and President Wilson reportedly doubts the plan without expert study.
The will of William Buts, a brewer, was filed for probate yesterday naming Lena Butz as executrix and leaving her the entire estate. Its value is not estimated.
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