25 Feb 1914
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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1914
Page
1
In New York on February 24, the Duchess of Buotherland refutes claims that American women are dowdy and praises American dress. She notes American women are admired and jewels English taste with tailored street attire from American tailors.
State Attorney Tyers says a photograph from Tracy Hollander eye retina captured the slayer’s last view before she died. The image was obtained at the eye hospital with a local oculist's help, showing what the girl last saw.
The Supreme Court today upheld Ohio’s fifty four hour limit on women’s labor per week and forbids employment beyond six days a week with an exception for hotel workers. The ruling confirms earlier state protections within the broader labor regulation framework.
A new development appears as Benton’s supporters push for the body’s accession while Benton’s own hesitation shapes the status quo. The dispute centers on authorities and public response as legal steps progress.
Washington reporte that the United States received information from El Paso consular official George G. Carothers that Villa’s forces would yield the body of Kenton Benton the British stanchman killed after an encounter with General Villa The British government pressed for recovery and Secretary Bryan could report progress to the Senate foreign relations committee Tomorrow the Benton case may be clarified and used to show U S efforts to ascertain all facts on the death.
Captain Ermyn Berry of the Nantucket admits the liner Monroe was rammed and sunk off the Virginia Capes on January 30. He testifies the Nantucket hit Monroe at near right angles in dense fog. Monroe's crew crowded onto Nantucket’s deck and no one was clearly in charge aboard Monroe.
February 24 Michigan date line. Mrs. Orton HI Clark, president, issues the association’s program for 1914. The aims are to secure full franchise for Michigan women, educate women for the franchise, and foster cooperation of men and women to lead in equal rights advocacy throughout the state.
A House committee advances naval spending to strengthen Pacific defenses amid plans to increase submarine numbers from three to eight. Secretary Daniels to station new boats on the Pacific coast with construction to be done there if costs stay within the budget of roughly 140 million.
The Ohio tax law that imposed varying rates on railways natural gas and other utilities was found optional by the Supreme Court in cases involving the Marietta bus and Cleveland rail road and the Ohio River Railway Company against the Ohio State Commission.
Mrs Biden McKinley Winters aged 43, aunt of the late President William McKinley, died today in a three room hut near Medaryville Indiana. She was the youngest child of Benjamin McKinsey and sister of President William McKinley Sr.
The trial of a man accused of murdering his wife begins with prosecutors linking the victim to a long relationship of trust and questioning the defendant's suspicions. Attorneys for the prosecution outline the case as they present initial evidence and statements in court.
Cincinnati lawyer says the alleged will tale will be told today by the prisoner in Chicago. The case centers on Ellis and his claim to custody of his two daughters, Violet and Eleanor, with the trial now underway in Cincinnati.
Special to The Americt. Columbus Ohio Feb 24 Edward Turner prosecuting attorney of Franklin County and a Republican candidate for Ohio Attorney General spoke at a Delaware gathering denouncing Democratic extravagance and critiquing tax collection efforts against John D Rockefeller while urging returns to fiscal restraint.
The report notes continued cold air with a gradual rise in temperate conditions across Ohio and surrounding areas. Fair skies prevail in Indiana and Kentucky with warmer trends promised as the day progresses.
Miss Lucy Burleson, noted dirotter of the pastor, will attend sessions of a newly formed society for the Study of Socialism at Welaternated University. Burleson is identified as a Democrat from Chetway ton and the group aims to promote intercollegiate scholarly thought.
In the primaries the defeat of several sitting Democrats and two women who contended for nominations marked the day. Sara M. Hopkins lost to Thomas T. Hoyne in the 2nd Ward. Gerhardt, wife of county architect Paul Gerhardt, fell to Adolph D. Weiner in the 23rd Ward. Marion Drake and Julia Petin secured Progressive nominations in the First and 31st Wards respectively, with women turning out in strong but not overwhelming numbers. A brief disturbance occurred in the 20th Ward as a domestic dispute escalated into a call to law enforcement.
An 18 year old Joseph Contiskey of Richmond Va was found in a semi conscious state inside a frozen freight car near Philadelphia. He was removed to Philadelphia Hospital and is expected to recover.
Warrants issued for Mildred Crane 16 and three others, including Hugo Goldsmith 20 Isaac Newton Fox and Charles House 4, with Arnold fined 750 and ordered to appear after juvenile court investigation in Cincinnati. Warrant tied to promoting delinquency with details at 12% West Seventh Street and a Bowen manicure address. Proceedings set for 3:36 pm after bond posted. continuation noted.
The Capital Society awards the best dancer title to Miss Eanity A Beatty, daughter of Rear Admiral Beatty. About a hundred couples competed with Lt Jaindon as partner, aboard the yacht Mayflower, in Washington on February 2.
Report from Aldertown New York states a wedding reception at Keamors Hall ended with a large quantity of wine laced with toxic cordial. Three women Nellis Dean 39 Adeline Dean 28 and Mary Driscoll 33 died. Ada O Brito 15 was seriously ill but expected to recover. The cordial was prepared by bride Angelina Mignonino and her parents last January. The investigation led by Lt Funston continues.
Mrs. Becker sits by her mother’s deathbed as her husband Lieutenant Charles E. Becker gains a new trial. Reporters, lawyers, and the Becker case probes flood Joseph Shay’s Broad Street office amid twelve years of legal turmoil and public strain.
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