Explorers Return After Ten Months In Amazon Regions
Special to The American reports Captain J. Campbell Bestey of London and three companions arriving in New York from Peru, Brazil, and upper Amazon. They followed the Cromer Seljan expedition, found bones of Seljan and O'Higgins eaten by cannibals, uncovered three pre Inca cities, a large stone gate guarded by massive fortifications, and a 1500 mile long stone bordered road through the jungle. They endured high mountains, jungles, machete cuts, bandit skirmishes, poisoned arrows, and primitive firearms.
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Miss Tracey Hollander Beaten to Death Near Aurora
Special to The Americas Chicago Feb 17 Miss Tracey Hollander daughter of a prominent Aurora businessman was beaten to death in a graveyard near her home Police believe a disappointed suitor acted in maniacal rage Anthony Piletros a former fiancé now married is held without bail District Attorney Tyree says blood on his trousers supports the case He claims three Negroes were involved Pietros denies knowledge and says he will be cleared Miss Hollander attended a Knights and Ladies of Honor meeting with her father last night and left shortly before him during the search for her after she did not arrive home
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Tracey Hollander
Aurora
Anthony Piletros
Pietros
W. J. Tyree
Slayer Resentenced to be Hanged for Second Murder
James Schrum, already serving a ninety nine year term for first degree murder, was sentenced by the Missouri Supreme Court to be hanged on April 31 for a second murder. He had killed Mont Hall and Jent Gibson in St Francis county on June 22, 1912, after convictions for Gibson and Hall murders. The record notes prior life sentence after Gibson conviction and death sentence after Hall conviction.
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James Schrum
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Mont Hall
Jent Gibson
St. Francis County
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Weather synopsis for Cincinnati and vicinity tips
The article provides a fragmented weather update for several states. It notes light snow likely in Cincinnati and surrounding area with the lowest temperature just below freezing. Indiana expected snow with rising temperatures, Ohio snow with rising temperatures, Kentucky fair then warmer with the western portion colder, and West Virginia snow tonight.
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Kentucky
West Virginia
Wilson Course Toll Repeal Dilemma Shapes
Special to The Advertiser Washington reports split within Congress over repealing the Panama toll exemption for coastwise vessels. President Wilson favors repeal, but House opposition argues against reversing prior action. A conference with leaders looms as Underwood may urge a public or formal statement before any move.
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Wilson
Congress
Morrow
Rin
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Underwood
Train wrecks injure many near Springfield
Special to The American reports more than 50 people injured in a night collision near Springfield Missouri on the St Louis and San Francisco line. Five may die as trains No 104 and another struck a switch, trains toppled into an embankment, passengers trapped under debris, relief workers carry injured to Springfield.
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St. Louie
San Francisco
Wilson Defends Aide Over Roman Catholic Church Access
President Wilson writes to defend Joseph P. Tumulty secretary against reports from Protestant quarters that Tumulty cannot obtain communications about Catholic Church activities. He calls the impression absurd and false and praises Tumulty for efficiency and impartiality in all matters.
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Wilson
Joseph P. Tumulty
Tumulty
House bids probe of Rock Island finances
A resolution by Rep Green of Iowa seeks a complete investigation by the Interstate Commerce Commission into the Rock Island system finances and Beck Island holding companies, modeled after the St. Louis & San Francisco inquiry.
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Rock Island
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San Francisco
House
Repre Green
Iowa
Interstate Commerce Commission
Beck Island Holding
Union Club to Elect Officers at Annual Meeting
The Union Club of Greater Cincinnati will hold its annual meeting at the Church of the Covenant on Wednesday afternoon to elect officers and discuss plans for future work.
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Church of the Covenant
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Solons In Wrangles Quit Work End Session
Ohio's General Assembly wraps up a stormy special session with two final measures. An appropriation bill balloons to about 600000 and a new auto fee scale is approved. House and Senate clashed until sine die as Akron chosen for next August’s legislative reunion. Governor signs the measures before leaving for Florida basics.
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Akron
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President May Veto Bill With Literacy Test
Washington report says the Senate immigration committee faced disorder after a semi official note that the President would veto the immigration bill if it included the literacy test. Senator Smith and Senator Dillingham reacted as details of White House talks emerged.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Immigration
Ellison B. Smith
Smith
Ulem
Senator Dillingham
Vermont
White House
Children’s plea fails before governor in wife murder case
In Indianapolis on February 17 two children Mary seven and Philip five of Steve Cherka were brought to Governor Relston to plead for their father condemned to execution next Friday for wife murder. The governor rebuked Fred Gestel, banker, who arranged the appeal and reminded that law must be obeyed.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Steve Cherka
Mary
Philip
Relston
Fred Gestel
Oil Plant Destroyed in Conway Fire
The Morriston Cotton Oil Company plant in Conway was destroyed by a fire causing about 60009 dollars in property loss. A large amount of oil in tanks burned and insurance will not cover the loss.
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American
Conway, Ark
Morriston Cotton Oil Company
Neutrance
Woman flaunts costly cats in St Louis parlor display
Mrs H B Graham wife of Graham Paper Company secretary shows off nine purebred cats costing between 4000 and 15000 in recent months. The centerpiece is Romaldkirk View Admiral champion Orange Persian bought yesterday from Wasco De Capens. The Grahams reside in a 16 room house with a dedicated third floor cattery and a maid for the cats.
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Americas
St. Louis
H. B. Graham
Graham Paper Company
Romaldkirk
Graham
Oklahoma plots alleged in Gore campaign trial case
Judge watches dramatic courtroom focus on Al Jennings and J F McMurray as attorney Motam Pruitt accuses a conspiracy to sully Senator Gore. The Annie Bond damages case against Gore proceeds with lengthy legal arguments and juror instructions.
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Oula
al Jennings
Oklahoma
J. F. McMurray
T. I”. Gore
Annie Bond
Motam Pruitt
Gore
Clark
Senator Gore
Man Arrested After Attempted Shooting Of Detective
Detective Mahan and Sergeant Steg Mer arrested 33 year old Robert Bradley of 54 iE McMicken Ave after Bradley allegedly fired a gun and threatened residents on Longworth Street. Bradley fled, was chased into an alley, and struck by Officer Mahan before being taken into custody.
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Stég Mer
Robert Bradley
McMicken Avenue
Bradley
Longworth Street
Stegner
Has Two Stomachs Special Cable to The American
A 19 year old inmate at Interlaken hospital shows via X rays that he has two stomachs. Medical men are curious about the anomaly and plan to send the youth to Berlin for examination by specialists.
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Interlaken
Berlin
Rattlesnake Venom Trial Aims to Cure Epilepsy
Huntington West Virginia February reports the West Virginia Hospital for the Incurables is testing rattlesnake venom to treat epilepsy. Fourteen patients receive the venom under Dr W L Guthrie supervision, with early signs of improved health though no definitive cure yet. The treatment reportedly stems from a severe earlier bite in a patient.
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W. Va
West Virginia
W.L. Guthrie
Wreck of the Queen City saves eight Cincinnatians
Eight Cincinnati passengers plus 104 others escaped a watery grave when the steamer Queen City sank after crashing into a stone pier near the Kentucky chute. Lifesaving crews hurried to the scene, rescuing passengers amid a swift current and ice floes. Captain W. Leper and Captain William B. Rogers led the rescue and praised the crew’s efforts. The Steel City will continue the trip to New Orleans with rescued travelers aboard.
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Mary i Matthews
Bond’ Hill
Hopkiins
B. Monter
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Schoo
Howard
Keener
Buffalo
Monter
Dub F ‘Réderick
Galt
Ohio Navigations Company
Steel City
Qincinhati
William. B. Rodgers
Pittsburg
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F. W. Sage
Rochester
Austin Wail
D. A. Leffingwell
Ashland
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Marlin
Lunebacher
Washington
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Detroit
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Varena Graham
Portemouth
Rose Wolff
Villa forces guard Chinese to march near Paso del Norte
Rebel Pancho Villa remains at large after clashes with United States and Mexican troops. Government forces report Castillo and six men captured near Alamo, as Villa’s followers cross into American territory.
Labor Council Hearg Talk On Charter Plans In Cincinnati
James Wilson a charter commissioner and international president of Wit Patterson Makers Union spoke to Central Labor Council urging support for the new charter as presented. He and Joseph Hollowell discussed platforms while noting firemen hours and minimum wage remain under consideration for after adoption. Wilson urged union action now to back the charter and supported two goals: hour day for city workers and a minimum wage scale. In the labor council treasurer election Radtkewae won 67 votes over Thomas Nash.
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Charter Commission
Wit Patter Maker's Union
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Henry Or
Joseph Hollowell
Trade Unions
Cincinnati
Wilton
Mikyy
Sunion Men
Commission
Acti Ithee
Labor Council
Thomas Nash
Architects Seek Commission to Review City Building Code
Members of the Cincinnati Chapter of the American Institute of Architects passed a resolution at Burnet House urging the city to appoint a commission to review the building code and align it with the new state code. The group wants the panel to examine building heights. In the business session Dean Ref U. C. presented a illustrated lecture titled The City Beautiful.
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Cincinnati
American Institute, of Architects
Burnet House
Rigs
U. C
Stupor Victim Louis Hoke Dies at City Hospital
Louis Hoke age 50 of 1221 Clay Street died at City Hospital from lung illness after a fall during a drunken incident Monday night. He was the son of the late Major Hoke, once a famous drum major, and had been in Mary’s charge prior to the collapse.
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Louis Hoke
Clay Street
Major Hoke
Hage
Hoke
Mary
Face Scratch Fatal Sparks Coroner Probe in City
Coroner Foertmeyer and Eighth district police probe the death of James Carney 51 at City Hospital. Carney died from crystating likely caused by a facial scratch after a February 12 wrestling incident with Alonzo Penders, with Carney unable to be arrested.
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Foertmeyer
Eighth District
James Carney
Carney
City Hospital
Byrd
Carthage
Erp Aggestdhonobrenepe
Socialist Town Tax Race Remains Highest in Ilihois
Granite City IL February 17 The Socialist mayor presides over a town with the state's highest tax rate per $100 valuation in Ilihois. One township shows 8.64 and another 9.09 with large vacant steel holdings blamed for the burden. Mayor Fitzpatrick notes budgets rose from 55000 to 91008 yearly as the admin shifted in.
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Rockefeller Tax List Breathes Fire In 1914 Law
Tax commissioners Fackler and Agnew work with an adding machine to compile a personal property tax list for John D. Rockefeller. A 1914 provision could allow taxing Rockefeller on a $900 million base for each year starting 1911, plus a 60 percent penalty for non return. The potential aggregate tax could exceed $3 billion over the period.
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Agnew
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
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