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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1914

Page

2

Snowbound City Faces Heavy Traffic And Aid Requests

Snow disrupted Cincinnati streets as sweepers clear downtown routes and streetcars contend with drift. Salvation Army and Associated Charities aid the needy while a Liberty Street nursery provides daytime care for working mothers and multiple injuries are reported from slips on the icy sidewalks.

Pameseona Crosstown Enn Tees Vine Street Gilbert Avenue Salvation Army Eighth Street Associated Charities Cincinnati Liberty Street Madisonville Pyder Park

Japan plans colony after Mexico land purchase

The desive campaign in Morelos has stalled. A rebel train wreck at Las Canoas left all passengers unharmed with no injuries reported.

Japan Mexico Morelos Las Canoas

Seek Assailant of U. S. Officer

An American admiral in Vera Cruz says authorities are pursuing the attacker who wounded him while driving last Wednesday evening. Officials in Berlin declined to comment on the incident as Germany responds to US arms embargo moves and notes that Mexico must settle its internal dispute.

Avier Connecticut Vera Cruz Bry _ day United States Mexico

Girl Who Married Cassius Clay Dead

Mrs Dora Brock Clay Hunt, 31, dies near Lexington of tuberculosis. The former wife of General Cassius M Clay, famed minister to Russia and abolitionist editor, married him in youth then separated after a few months. She later wed four times.

Cassius Clay Lexington Dora Brock Clay Hunt America Cassius Marcellus Clay Russia Madison County General Clay

Symphony Tonight At Emery Auditorium

The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra concert at Emery Auditorium tonight draws strong advance sales and is expected to match yesterday's artistic and financial success. The Church Beinkamp Company reports unusually high demand for tickets and anticipates steady attendance despite the ongoing city storm.

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Emery Auditorium ATASP Church Beinkamp Company

Ship Sinks Off Shoreham. Eight Lost In Channel

The freight steamship My Own sank in the Channel near Shoreham with eight crewmen lost. Lifesavers rescued the captain who clung to the rigging before evacuation. The wreck occurred in rough seas prompting an immediate search by nearby vessels.

London My Own Shoreham

Thieves steal watch from Madisonville car

A group of pickpockets boarded a vehicle near 2130 Kemper Lane in Madisonville and removed a gold watch and chain before fleeing. No injuries reported. Police urged witnesses to come forward.

Madisonville David Kemper Lane

Cold blamed for four sudden deaths in area

Coroner Foertmeyer cites weather change and sudden cold as causes for a spate of unexpected deaths reported yesterday. Victims include Gregicsia Paja 57 of 2235 Spring Grove Ave. a two day old child of Withimia Solaso 1425 Pleasant St. Mrs Frank Dorney’s six week old at 1128 Broadway. Lee 59 of 1207 Richmond Ave. Inquests to determine causes will be held today.

Foertmeyer Gregicsia Paja Buss &, Borgman Jety Spring Grove Avenue Withimia Solaso Pleasant ‘Street Frank. Dorney Broadway Aoe ‘Lee Richmond Pen J. R. Spencer

Storm cripples St Louis traffic as deadly showstorm hits

St Louis endures the worst showstorm in a decade with widespread disruption and injuries. A fall in prices is noted while deadly incidents and numerous accidents are reported. Traffic is nearly shut down across the city.

Americas St. Louis Louis

Blizzard Grips Kentucky Paralyzing Traffic and Commerce

A freezing blizzard sweeps Kentucky tying up traffic and paralyzing business. Suffering statewide is extensive with substantial damage reported as of February 18 in Lexington and across the state.

Lexington

Citizens Pleas On Gas Bills To Be Heard Next Week

Citizens in the city will air grievances before a State Public Utilities Commission representative next week. The commission will investigate gas billing and hear both sides as reporters and officials attend. Gas expert Charles V Critchfield said the company must furnish the best gas to avoid explosions, while hotel keeper W F Quante alleged a January bill dispute and threats of service cut off.

Co Ee State Public Utilitie Commission Mady Jlocal 1 Sion Sates Wren Charles V. Critchfield The Utilities Commission W. F. Quante West Fifth “Street Das Company Gollec Ae Company Kaid Quapte

Foraker Rapped by Governor Cox in Ohio Speech

Governor Cox criticizes Senator Joseph B Foraker as a tool of the Standard Oil Company. He cites Foraker’s role in Detroit and Cincinnati traction franchising under Rogers law and asserts Foraker misstates events and politics in Ohio.

Foraker Cox Americas Felumbus Cottodey Farmers’ Institute Gilead Joseph B Foraker Standards Company Cincinnati Traction Company Rogers Stc Ow Fool United States Senate Tepator Orn Dema- Bey Masifertty Ohio

Exonerate Pastor of Wife Charges Declared

Special to The American Memphis Feb 13 a committee of Methodists appointed to try Rev Oliver Hof stood on charges of conduct unbecoming a minister. They returned a verdict exonerating the pastor and announced they will proceed against his wife. The proceedings were closed to the clergy and press. The charges included alleged cruelty and an attempted grim final operation.

Memphis Tenn Oliver Hof Holstead

Bertillon, creator of the crook identification system, dies

Alphonse Bertillon founder of the Bertillon system of criminal measurement died in Paris at age 61. He headed the identification department of the Paris police and his method has been adopted by many police forces worldwide.

Paris Alphonse’ Bertillon Bertillon

Injury to Lawyer Kicks at Wall Board Plant

Charles Young a lawyer of 48 Wuest Avenue was injured late yesterday when he tried to kick a blade from a circular saw at the Wall Board plant at Spring Grove and Ester avenues. His right foot was lacerated.

Charles Young Wuest Avenue Wall Board Spring Grove Ester Avenues

Debate on Cincinnati street railways postponed

The planned debate at Lincoln School Social Center on whether Cincinnati street railways should be run by private firms or the people was postponed due to inclement weather.

Cincinnati Lincoln School

Robbery at Carlisle and Central Avenues

William Meyer of 416 Carlisle Avenue was held up last night at Carlisle and Central Avenues and robbed of $4 and change. He described his assailant as a negro.

William Meyer Carlisle Avenue Carlisle Central Avenues Meyer

Railroads Ordered to Display Books by Senate Action

Senate action names five Senators to aid the Interstate Commerce Commission in obtaining railroad data. The move aims to curb delays by railroads and enforce compliance with commission orders, amid denial by L and N vice president W L Metaphor of quoted remarks.

Senate Interstate Commerce Interstate Commerce Commission W. L Metaphor Read Benator Wiliams Commission

Soldiers Ready Ten Attack Tokyo Mobs

More than 200 persons were arrested today in fierce antigovernment riots in the city. About 500 policemen were kept busy dispersing crowds and protecting government buildings. Armed troops were held in barracks and may be called to the palace. Newspapers were suppressed or seized for attacking the ministry. A great mass meeting is planned for tomorrow to condemn high taxes.

Tokio Tto

Rockefeller Tax Fight Sparks Ohio Legislative Action

In Cleveland on February 13, John D. Rockefeller's real estate holdings face seizure under a new law from Cuyahoga County officials. Rockefeller refuses to pay taxes on about 900 million dollars of personal property while a separate tax dispute of 12 million dollars continues. Internal Revenue official Harry Weiss says Rockefeller owes federal income tax around 4.45 million dollars annually, totaling about 2.2 million in tax due locally or in Tarrytown.

Sperigl A@piian Cleveland Ohio John Dol Rockefeller Cuyahoga Harry Weiss Osio Weiss Tarrytown, N

Congressman Whitacr seeks petitioners in Cox race

Washington, Feb. 13. Congressman Whitacr mails letters in Ohio asking individuals to circulate petitions for nomination for the 1 desire a second. He urges look at the situation before backing any man and says his aim is to be a candidate but he may be misinformed.

Washington Whitacr Cox Ohio

St Bernard Council Orders Conference on Five Cent Fare Plan

The St Bernard council discusses a five cent fare proposal affecting a transportation franchise and hints at a ten year term instead of twenty five. A Knights of St John communication supports fare reduction. The council authorizes rebuilding of water works and electric plant funded by a $20,000 bond issue and passes a resolution to hire laborers at $2 daily. Appropriations for the next half year are set.

Knights of St. John

Greene Insurance Bill Passes House

Special to The American Frankfort Ky Feb 12 by a vote of 82 to 2 the House passed the bill by F C Comer of Carrollton to extend the powers of the State Insurance Rating Board to rate every risk in the state. A 2 percent tax on green premiums of all fire companies would bring in $100 000 to cover expenses. The Senate rules committee favorably reported on a resolution for Judge Hodge of Newport. Also a bill to pay Lucy Hanks of Ashland for teaching in 1862 Carter County.

Frankfort House F.C. Comenk Carrollton Senate Hodge Newport Campbell Lucy’ Hanks Ashland Lucy Dawson Carter County

Jewelry theft nets $15,000 in gems recovered

A jewel store in Regent Street was burglarized as a thief broke a window and grabbed a tray of diamond ornaments valued at 15000 dollars. Spertel was identified and captured, with part of the stolen items recovered.

Spertel London Regent ‘Phreet

Bank Directors Seek Depositors’ Reimbursement

Memphis Tenn February 13 The Mercantile Bank directors met in the office of General Luke F Wrigg former Secretary of War Predictions say a settlement with depositors will be announced within 24 hours Directors arranged to raise at least 200000 to reimburse losers Grand jury and the attorney general plan special sessions to probe the bank wreck Raine faces indictments for all with any part in the failure Bucket shop operators who took Raine funds for gambling face civil and likely criminal suits by depositors

Memphis Tenn Mercantile Bank Luke F. Wrigm Grand Jury Attorney-General’s C. Huunter Raine Estes Mutton Ba Ettom Atte Attorney-General Raine

Election Eighteen Elected to Business Men's Club

The following applicants were elected to membership in the Business Men's Club last night. Resident members include Herbert Lampe Arminsander Bill Mayer Jacob W Mack Le Roy Brooks Jr R McKay Charles S Norloth G Dieterly Paul B Ward Ludwig Sinn Joseph J Bernard A W Sebo Charles M H Longley K J Redmond Warry J Levy Fleischer Non resident members include E B Deem M B Squibb Herbert A Dodge.

Business Men's, Club Herbert Lampe Armin Sander Bil M.mayer Jacob W. Mack Leroy Brooks, Jr R. McKay Dieterly Paul 8. Ward Ludwig Sinn Joseph J. Bernard A. W. Sebo Charles MH. Longley K J. Redmond Warry J. Levy Fleischer

Fire damages residence on Du Veta Street

A fire at John heels home at 1512 Du Veta Street caused by an effective fire last evening forced Michaels and family to flee. Passerby pulled Box 275 and the blaze created excitement as damage was estimated at $200 to $300.

John” Heels du- Veta Street Box Michaels

Thief Steals Dress Goods from Express Wagon

A package containing dress goods valued at 106 dollars was stolen from an Austrian Express wagon at Fifth and Kin streets yesterday.

Austrican Express

Katherine Park Aground in Impossible Luck Off Smith Island

The British steamer Katherine Park, loaded with cotton and sailing from New Orleans, ran aground off Smith Island 74 miles east of Cape Charles after a forty mile gale and blinding snow. Lifesavers offered to evacuate the crew, but Captain Cott refused. the revenue cutter Onondaga is en route to assist as seas surge over the deck. The wrecking tug Reacur remains with the sunken Monroe nearby.

Bperial Norfolk Katherine Park Smith Isand Cape Charles Ufe Savers Cott Onondaga Veewe Sean Hambure New Origans Reacur Monroe

Schoenle Plans Suit Over Traction Viaduct Costs

City Solicitor Schoenle said acting on Assistant Auditor Brady's request he will sue the enemy traction company to recover the city's share of the Ludlow avenue viaduct cost. He asks for a detailed statement of the amount due and will pursue the suit once received. A separate suit by former solicitor Alfret Bettman concerns the railway reduction.

Schoenle Brady Be Nemyatt Traction Company Ludlow Avenis Behoenle Alfret Bettman

Fish Hatchery Drive Reaches Cincinnati Officials

A request to establish a fish hatchery in Cincinnati was sent last night to Gen. John Speake, chief warden of the fish and game division, by the Business Men's Club seeking state support and approval.

Cincinnati Gen. John Fish and Game Division Department ® of Agriculture

Meek Fitler Delivers Close Round in South Florida Golf

Merion’s H Fitler carried the current champion J BR to the nineteenth green in the second round of South Florida golf in Palm Beach. Fitler was dormie but leveled the match with a ten foot approach putt, forcing a playoff where Hyde needed a long first extra putt to reach the semi finals for a three.

Palm Beach Fla H. Fitler Merion South Florida J. BR. Tsbe Contiabere Fitler Dormie Hyde

Driver deserts horses after wreck on Carthage pike

Police Chief Conneighton of St Bernard found a deserted team and a wrecked brewery wagon on Carthage pike. He learned the driver loaded the beer on an auto truck and left the horses unprotected and mandice.

Conneighton St. Bernard Carthage Pike Yeaterday

Death Notice for Presbyterian Treated Saturday

Local death notice reports a funeral service for a Presbyterian community member set for Saturday. No further names or locations are legible in the available text.

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