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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1914
Page
2
Fragmented testimony describes Ellis alleged suicide motive and police statements. Prosecutors plan to call physicians while defense notes family custody moves and habeas proceedings in Cincinnati and Chicago as the trial unfolds.
Witnesses recount the Ellis investigation as Philip Poddick arrives to testify. Mrs. Morris Ebersole testifies about events after Mrs. Ellis death and details from the Sherman Hotel suite. Detective Welling cites letters suggesting premeditated intent while the defense notes insanity pleas and the defendant’s emotional state in jail.
A Cincinnati judge handles juvenile delinquency cases after a man pleads guilty to contributing to a girl’s delinquency. Several warrants target business figures and a New York textile salesman. Residents and officials debate steps to deter wrongdoing and protect youths.
Obituary notice from 1914 records states Mary add Baton Ravensberg died early Tuesday morning at her residence. The report notes the death occurred in Ravensberg and lists the names involved in the family.
In a Chamber of Commerce talk Dean Wem P. Rogers warned that the killing of British citizen William Benton in Mexico could trigger American intervention. He said law protects citizens abroad and demanded proper reparation, while noting the act may strengthen the Mexican revolution. George F. Dietrie reviewed Cincinnati’s industrial history and officers were elected: Frank Van Sick chair, Henry Gruesser vice president, A. E. Singleton secretary.
Aviator Rosillo flew today in a Morane biplane from Pinch Del Rio to Havana covering 115 miles in two hours. A strong head wind affected the flight. He won the $500 prize offered by the City Council for the first aviator to fly from the capital of any province to Havana.
London authorities fined Miss Mary Lindsay ten dollars and costs after she horsewhipped Lord Weatedale at Euston Station last week. The case drew sharp protests from suffrage supporters and authorities vowed to enforce restraint in protest actions.
In San Francisco Lady Decies discusses her children and future plans. She aims to bring them to New York yearly, values outdoor life, and favors education in general languages. She supports suffrage but opposes militant methods, noting her sisters are suffragists not militants.
Special to The American Hamilton Ohio February 26 Hamilton Lodge No 672 K of P will celebrate its twenty second anniversary on Saturday April 18 with a growing membership above 200. A committee has been appointed for arrangements. Hamilton Lodge No 93 BPQ reports a charity benefit show raised about 800. Phillip Co No 2 UBiber Alling participate in the Py ee Hela at Habte.
In Columbus Ohio Abb 25 attendance at the Republican-Progressive love feast was planned with speakers including Senator Burton and Daugherty. A large meal was set for 1,664 attendees as trains and bands were expected, highlighting a push for harmony in the nomination and political talks at the home of D Meade Maswie in Chillico.
Special to The American of Hamilton Ohio reports the High and Main street bridge repairs started with favorable weather. Engineers warn piling work will protect from future damage during floods. A gas main was broken by vibration near the site, causing a temporary gas supply swap for residents.
Washington reports Feb 25 that the railroad man-center expects future action and expresses gratification to Mr. Wilson and Hill. The summary notes a discussion involving the President on rail policy and related prospects.
Reports say the U S may compel or invade to recover the body of Benton if necessary to satisfy relatives and to avoid diplomatic frictions with Britain. Officials note Congress would authorize such action as a last resort despite reluctance from Bryan and others.
Two Mexican commissioners departed Juarez on a special train to plead with Pancho Villa to release or allow viewing of William Benton’s body. They aim to counter US and UK opposition to Villa’s refusal. Reports place Benton’s death as a stab followed by shooting, with conflicting tales of cremation or transfer to Chihuahua.
Mexico City reports that Dr. Miguel Silva once Michoacan governor and later conspirator against President Huerta is en route to present peace overtures from General to President Huerta. The tale notes Silva's past actions and alleged intent to broker truce with Sonora rebels.
Dr. Frank Goodnow, American constitutional adviser to the Chinese republic, has been granted presidential permission to accept the Johns Hopkins University Baltimore presidency. He previously served Columbia University as professor of administrative law and municipal science and acted as dean of political science in 1906 1907. If he accepts, Rockhill would succeed him in Peking as the former American ambassador at Constantinople.
A fusion ticket of Democrats and Progressives in Albany elected Homer Call of Syracuse as state treasurer by a narrow margin over Republican William Archer. The vote total was 194 with Call at 94 or 96, as party leaders traded accusations of backroom deals. Lieutenant Governor Wagner and Speaker Sweet were noted figures in the caucus and vote.
The Colony Club in New York hosts discussion on marriage expectations. Mies Hlsie de Wolfe states many marriages disappoint because women compare their partners to fictional heroes rather than to real family figures like fathers and brothers.
An unusual quip praises a practical trio for an ideal library. Botker answers with a playful line describing a cookbook a checkbook and a dictionary for a baby to sit on. The exchange appears as a light early 20th century humor item.
A force of 500 rebels en route to Huejutla Hidalgo was attacked by 360 Federal troops from Pachuca yesterday. The rebels were routed with 100 to 200 wounded. Carranza leads the constitutionalists in the engagement.
Charleston February 1923 state Republican gathering drew full attendance as factions debated control of the party. Governor Hattell praised harmony while criticizing Wilson and Chicago convention outcomes. Speakers included H H Mons J A Hughes and officials Reed and Barst.
In Trenton New Jersey February 25 a U S District Court jury returned a verdict for DuPont De Nemours in the Buckeye Powder Company suit under the Sherman anti trust law. Buckeye sought 5090 damages claiming Dupont used illegal methods to force it out of business amid a lengthy trial costing about 200000. Buckeye organized in 1903 to make explosives and blasting powder.
Dr H Scott prominent Hamilton real estate man collapsed unconscious in his office at noon. Struck by paralysis within a week, he was moved to his home for care.
A brief exchange quotes Uncle Raspberry insisting on paying interest for a rain-proof umbrella. Mr Braphus Pinkey disagrees, arguing about the borrowed item and repayment. The Star voice captures a humorous regional idiom about responsibility and trust.
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