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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1914
Page
2
Dispatches describe rebel and federal clashes with canister fire and gaps in lines. Wounded from Ojinaga are transferred to Presidio while hundreds stay on the Mexican side awaiting crossing. Federal surgeons aid troops in trenches and at river banks for safety.
President Wilson met with John Lind, his Mexican envoy, aboard the cruiser Chester off Ship Island near Gulfport to discuss early steps in the Mexican situation. Secrecy surrounded the talks while Lind greeted the Chief Executive aboard the ship as reporters watched from key vantage points.
In Nuevo Laredo the second day of siege fighting ends with a Constitutionalist machine gun detachment pushed back 1,000 yards from Federal lines. About 25 rebels killed and five Federal soldiers dead. wounded figures not available.
A messy OCR listing multiple birth announcements names parents and addresses across the city. Entries include watt to William and Minnie Blessing and several others such as George and Antoinette Weigand at 708 Wade Street and John and Marie Stoffel at 407 West venue. The page records baby genders and parental pairs with street addresses throughout the area.
Fragmentary notices mention a Kan not Jimephine with possible family connections and a funeral at Holy Family Church. Additional lines reference a Price Hall event, West Eighth Street address, and a Brighton Council gathering, all jumbled and incomplete.
Notice announces a stockholders meeting for Crescent Motor Company at the office on Second and Seventy free streets in Cincinnati Ohio. The meeting is set for Monday January 12 at 10 AM with secretary Paddy signing the notice dated January 2 1934. A separate Probate Court notice confirms Adolf Kaiser estate succession with Mine Kaiser listed as executor.
Mrs Estella Leist seeks divorce and alimony from Alexander P Leist in Insolvency Court after obtaining a temporary restraining order preventing disposal of their home at 2188 Gladstone Avenue. She accuses him of indolence threats and violence amid a life of fishing and camping. other divorce cases follow.
A Swarthmore professor introduces a resolution for a three member committee to examine freedom of thought speech and security of tenure for political science teachers. Similar motions arise at meetings of the American Sociological Society and American Economic Association in Minneapolis. Motive cited is self defense amid claims public service conflicts with teaching.
Real estate transfers include Mary Gublesky to the City of Cincinnati for 25 by 140 feet at the northeast corner of West Westminster and Durrell Avenue and Charles A. Hetker to Kinsella for 100 feet along the north side of Daveton Street. The G. A. Peters Realty Co. transfers to Julius iedel et al for Lots 21 and 22 in Jacob Elsee's subdivision. Monthly rent noted at 48.50 for Mary Arne et al. to Peter BE. Also listed are mortgage filings: Thomas Kinsella to Ick Rew B. and Co. Elizabeth Boek to Enterprise B. and L. A.. John Hi. Michiel to Southern L. and 7. and several others totaling several amounts including 787.00.
Street car patrons in Colerain Clark Street Fairmount Madisonville and East End report reduced service as Traction Co admits fewer cars on multiple routes. Vice President Walter Draper says running times are shortened but overall service remains adequate despite complaints.
A fragmented death notice list reports ages and causes such as tuberculosis nephritis cirrhosis rheumatism apoplexy and peritonitis. Names include Elijeh C Newton Leon Hagen Mary Strait Dorothy Bumb and others with street addresses partly legible.
Attorney General Timothy Hogan, in Cincinnati, plans a formal announcement of his candidacy to succeed Senator Burton. Hogan dismisses deals and vows to contest all challengers including Harmon Weld Peck and others, with a public statement promised soon.
Mayor Spiegel says the toughest task of his administration is to cut expenses without impairing city efficiency. A three hour Board of Control meeting included Fosdick Holmes and Leimann with the Bureau of Municipal Research offering views. No appointments yet for City Engineer posts. Frank Rabcig to run the office. A petition from Mrs Maye Von Walden seeks a twelve member Woman's Civic Commission to continue municipal dances at Music Hall. Labor delegates urge Spiegel to act as arbitrator in current strikes at Brunswick Blake Collendar, Pittsburgh Plate Grase, and Pullworth Garment.
John C. Griffith, former paymaster for Westlake Construction, pleaded guilty in Criminal Court to embezzling 5400. Judge Cushing gave a suspended sentence of one to ten years and allowed deferral until the prosecutor returns, citing Griffiths offer of a job elsewhere and his wife having turned over all possessions to the company.
Charter Commissioners hold an open meeting Monday night to challenge the large board’s use of the chamber. Superintendent Condon attends, declining to back either side while pledging welfare arrangements for schools. The small board plans a possible resolution to seek Attorney General Hogan’s move to oust the large board. Hogan says he would act if asked.
Ohio river skipper Wawin F. Maddy of Gallipolia, Ohio died after months of illness. A veteran of the river, he built wealth during peak traffic and was famed as a capable captain. His last command was the Queen City on the Cincinnati to Louisville run.
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