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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1914
Page
2
The report notes President Wilson's day of rest with a morning golf outing on a nine hole course. He played with precise shots and later admitted his form was strong though details of a portion of the day were unclear. Officials indicated no trip to New Orleans and canceled plans to attend a French opera event.
Report from Presidio describes Mexicans shot as they aided wounded amid heavy shelling. Refugees face extreme food shortages as Red Cross relief and money run scarce. Smallpox and typhus spread among Federal troops. officials anticipate evacuation and maneuver toward Coahuila or Nuevo Laredo.
Special to The American. Marfa Texas January 6 Secretary Ataba of the Japanese Consulate in Chicago arrived for a tour of northern Mexico arriving El Paso by train due to busy officials. He will confer with Pancho Villa in Chihuahua and visit Hermosillo and rebels east of El Paso. The plan to bring all Japanese to the border from Chihuahua was abandoned after Villa guaranteed safety for their property.
Kingston Jamaica January 6 according to mail advices from Belize British Honduras the British cruiser Lancaster was sent at the Governor’s request to halt arms and ammunition smuggling into Mexico. Four hundred sailors and marines landed December 15 and a small party went to Cayo. Shortly before that date 15 mule blacks or runishments were sent from Cayo to General Brito.
Four warships sail for southern waters from League Island. The battleship Meena leads the group with three other vessels following. The Mississippi heads to Pensacola with 400 men, while the transport Hidproc k and cruiser Montana also proceed to Pensacola and Culebra respectively.
Washington dispatch reports mounting evidence of a shift in policy under President Wilson. It suggests a new course to push Huerta from power and restore order, noting the president may now abandon waiting to act and acknowledge policy failure.
Wireless advice received by American warships reports rebels ready to strike Federal troops near Vera Cruz. The brief dispatch notes increased tension and possible early clashes as January begins. The source mentions no casualties or clear dates beyond Jan. 5.
John Allgaier, 64, a laborer of 2494 Reading Road, suffered severe bruises to head and body after falling from a bridge at Me Street and Reading Road last night.
The Anti-Saloon League plans an 11 o'clock closing law referendum with Wayne B Wheeler leading a public campaign at Walnut Hills church. German societies vow pressure to extend closing to 1 am and to repeal Sunday closing as they back favorable political actions. State and local officials discuss licensing transfers and inspections in Cincinnati.
Miss Lucy Dahlgren was robbed of cash traveler's checks and two rosaries on December 3 in Paris. A servant named Budde led police to accomplices Otto Schmidt alias Wilson, Joseph Rosseler, and Isaac Segal. Bonds were recovered.
New York January 5 The Postal president Clarence H Mackay issued a strong statement denouncing joint Bell Telephone Western Union offices and accusing them of a de facto merger. Belvidere Brooks Western Union warned agents of continued plant and traffic, prompting Mackay to vow renewed action if joint offices persist.
Mrs Mackay widow of the Commercial Cable Company head intends a Mediterranean cruise soon aboard the schooner yacht Aaryllis. She will be accompanied by her daughter Princess Piglistin Colonna and the latter's two sons.
New York city contractor Ludlow J. Melius testified before the inquiry into highway graft that highway department employees regularly deducted campaign funds from salaries during Republican control. George Sherrill of Hudson Falls said he donated to the Democratic State Committee in 1911, using his firm’s check. Other witnesses described delays in final payments and pressure to donate, while Melius sought to refute earlier testimony and asked for a witness to refute it.
Harold Earle, 12, son of Ferdinand Pinney Bartle, says he hopes to settle his parents’ differences when he grows up. He notes his mother Mme Fischbacher and his father’s relationships, mentions Mrs Evans, and recalls a French detective’s surprise at the situation.
Governor Perris arrived to take charge of the copper strike situation in the copper country. A practical truce took effect with both sides willing to await his findings before new industrial actions. He told a welcoming crowd, I came to seek information, nothing more, but it is time for peace and speed.
Harry Macke a 34 year old fireman of 81 Oliver Street slipped near a machine plunger at the Cincinnati Gas and Electric Light Company Ninth Street plant. His right foot was caught and crushed and he was removed to City Hospital.
Berlin report notes Kaiser and Kaiserin at the Royal Opera for Wagner's Parsifal. Crown Prince William and Crown Princess also present as society crowds packed the house. The Empress appeared moved by the Good Friday scene in the final act. Count Huelva directed the production praising its grand staging.
Berlin reports the Strassburg trial draws keen Empire wide interest while the Zabern affair overshadows politics. Uncertainty grows over the Reichstag reopening as newspapers cite a telegram from the Crown Prince to Colonel Von Reuter from Danzig congratulating him, prompting the heir to the throne to be recalled to Berlin.
Report says the Harrison estate has leased the former Touraine Hotel at Sixth and Elm, and a modern hotel will be developed on the site with an elite and stag hotel planned.
Smoke poured from the cellar windows of the American Oak and Leather Company plant at Dalton avenue and Kenner street last night. Policeman Seouis Hinchen reported a fire while firefighters dealt with hot ashes in the boiler area.
The Auburns held their first regular meeting of the year and named officers including President F. Dreeke Vice President G Noell secretary B Montague treasurer C Zebier and directors Thilly Ross Meyer Schauffer Boenker Hetl. They plan to be a leading organization in town and will enter all sports with a 135 pound basketball team open to local competition. For more details call Avon 2583 after 6 PM.
In a nine to one rounds defeat at Madison Square Garden Bob McAllister of California outboxed Battling Levinsky. McAllister used speed and skill to neutralize Levinsky’s attack while staying cool and precise. Levinsky landed few cleaner blows as the crowd reacted to McAllister’s superior generalship.
The Ideals defeated St Boniface 60 to 10 to extend their winning streak to seven games. They led 3 to 2 after the first ball, and have scored 60 points while holding opponents to 10 in this matchup. With no more 110-pound class opponents left, they expect tougher rivals ahead.
Jack Britton outboxed Phil Bloom across ten rounds in Madison Square Garden to win the 10 round semi final. Britton weighed 138 pounds to Bloom’s 134 and closed with a sharp finish in the final round.
The Cincinnati Methodist Ministers Association presses Governor Cox for tougher murder trial laws. Rev. L. O. Seward notes Hamilton County had forty nine homicides in 1913 with no executions, urging action after a pastors meeting.
Washington reports say no official word confirms Sir Lionel Carden’s move from Mexico to Rio de Janeiro as a transfer in response to U S policy on Mexico. Officials suggest the change reflects U S diplomatic tensions and Huerta recognition, with no official Bryan communication noted.
About 200 Westwood residents attended a Westwood Civic Association meeting led by Mayor Spiegel who pledged aid to restore the original streetcar schedule. Judge Nippert reported long waits up to thirty minutes and crowded cars during evening rushes. a protest committee was formed to press service changes.
The Northside Business Club installed its year officers at the opening meeting last night. Dr. T. D. Meguire was named president, Charles H. Nicholas treasurer, and E. L. Kennedy secretary. George L. Breiel of Cincinnati Regalia spoke on Civic Affairs.
At a North Fairmount Public School Improvement Association meeting last night a committee of Ti. F. Sanders R. M. Jewel William Kunler W Hurrlinger and Charles Distier was formed to obtain a kindergarten and manual training department for the school. Members of the North Fairmount Mothers' Club attended.
About fifty district managers and salesmen from the central and southern states were entertained at a event at the Linton Hotel. Speakers included Beacherman Dr G W Thorq assistant manager and chief chemist, and C C Harin advertising manager. Manager E Goshorn was ill and could not attend.
Multiple births announced for families including Collins, Mueller, Foerster, Showes, Sebrotel, Wilhelmisa Gordes, Ross Cattaul, Minges, Kisted, Biman, Desning. Listings provide parent names and street addresses in Bey locality.
William P. Lynch a soldier at Ft Thomas was arrested on a disorderly conduct charge. Sergeant Palmer says he found Lynch damaging property at 423 and took him into custody last night.
Burglars entered Whitemena home at 1816 Pleasant Street last night and stole jewelry valued at 40 dollars. No suspects named and no injuries reported.
A jumble of names and addresses appears as readable fragments of death notices. Several entries include ages and street locations such as Breituig avenue and Eastern avenue, with scattered surnames like Morvhay Gerkan and Filippa Geone.
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