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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1914

Page

4

Waste of Funds in Ohio Education System Prompts Lands Sale

Donahey urges selling $1.6 million in school lands to fund a central educational trust. He cites $50,000 yearly state rent waste, directs 6 percent school dividends, and calls for mandatory recovery funds totaling roughly $2.5 million. The report notes $3,775,000 in salaries paid to state employees last year and irregular expenditure patterns across Ohio colleges and schools.

Donahey Ohio Oxford Athens Columbus

Conscience Moves Thief To Return Axe

A man who stole an axe from New York City's Highways Department ten years ago returns it with a note to Comptroller William Prendergast. He credits guilty conscience for the act and claims the axe was never used on Mr Wood and that God has forgiven him.

New York Highways Department of New York City New ‘York William, Prendergast City Hi ‘Ways Department Caam Cox Wood

Packers Probe Examines Argentine Meat Shipments

Attorney General Mc Reynolds orders Todd to investigate Chicago meat packers alleged to heat Shi law by controlling Argentine meat shipments to the United States. The probe aims to determine if anti trust restraints exist and to gather sufficient evidence of restraint of trade.

Washington Jan Todd Chicago United States Eral McTeynolds

Suit Filed Over 120000 Trust Note Pact

The Central Trust Company of New York is plaintiff in district court seeking 127006 dollars in a petition alleging a May 4405 note issue of sixteen thousand dollars. It claims the notes were secured by twelve thousand shares of Pacific Zale ise Company stock under an agreement.

St. Louis Jan Central ‘Trust As New York Central Trust Company Pacific

Oldest Baptist Minister Evan Edwards Dies

Lonmon London Jan reports the death of Evan Edwards believed the oldest Baptist minister in the world. He passed away today at Phrquay aged about 100, leaving a long career in ministry and community service.

Abled Torr Lonmion Jan Evan Edwards Baytt Lind Phrquay

Burglary Suspect Detained After Late-Night Arrest

Joseph Pratt, a man described as a Black resident of B10 Webs area, was arrested yesterday by Detectives Otthway and Bethdua and is held on suspicion. He is to be questioned about a recent burglary as part of ongoing investigations.

Joseph Pratt Otthway Bethdua

Sister search ends in rooming house lead

Mrs Meyers of Indianapolis searched the city for two days for her sister Miss Grace Bowman a 17 year old who disappeared from home last Monday morning The local police think the young woman is confined in a rooming house with a baby She left home while in a delicate condition

Meyers Indianapolis Hefr Grace Bowman

Robber Captured in Saloon Burglary Incident

A man was caught in the act of robbing a saloon on Pouchana John streets. He was seized by a bystander until Patrol 4 arrived and later locked up on charges of malicious destruction of property. Fire at 837 Hopking street caused by crossed wires damaged a stable and horses were saved. loss about 160 dollars.

Geor / Witkine Pouch Ana Jotin Tant Patrol 4 Fox Berman B. Glandorf Hopking Street

Villa fights of captors escort slain

Vera Crus reports indicate Villa’s forces clashed with captors and escorts, with fatalities among the fighters. A note mentions Hwiertala proposing concessions if the United States allows fundraising efforts.

Villa

Renewal of Ojinaga fight looms amid border tensions

Reports say Federal troops hold Ojinaga entrenched as revolutionary forces plan renewed action. Admiral Fletcher noted rumors of an impending attack but no definite movement. S. G. Hopkins disputes U S oil firms funded the Madero revolution, while many in Mexico and on the border doubtless finance claims persist.

Eran Villa Ojinaga Prom Fletcher S. G. Hopkins Madero H. C. Pierce Waters-Pierce Oil Company Feums Mexico Senate

Huerta Denies He Ever Will Resign

The Times reports President Huerta denies rumors he offered to resign or influence elections. He states such claims are absolutely false and says he would sacrifice his life for Mexico. He also rejects reports of meetings with Lind and rumors about his residence at Chapultepec.

London the Times Mexico City Huerta General Huerta John Lind Yo Can Lind Chapultepec

O S haughnessy Delays Return to Mexico City

In Tampico American Charge O'Shaughnessy postpones his return to Mexico City to Sunday morning while awaiting mail from the Ward Line steamer. Admiral Fletcher will make the gunboat Dolphin the future flagship as rebels confiscate cattle in the oil district near Ciudad Victoria and Altamira. The Solace leaves for Tampico tomorrow.

tAmoticas Vera Cruz O'Shaughnessy John Lind Mexico City Michigan New York Fletcher Dolphin Tampico Ciudad Victoria Altamira Solace

Seek Ammunition For Federal Army The El Paso Garrison

Jan 9 in El Paso Texas a Federal garrison defending Ojinaga lacks ammunition after rebels attack. An agent offered a carload to Marfa or Alpine, Texas, claiming smuggling risks over the river. Rebels hold Juarez and threaten to dynamite El Paso stores aiding the Federals.

Hoecheite Hi Paso Texas Ojinaga Marfa Alpine el Paso Juarez

Predicts Mexican Control By U S

Frederick I. Monson, explorer and lecturer, said at the National Geographic Society that Huerta’s downfall was imminent and praised President Wilson for withholding recognition. He predicted Mexico would fall under U S influence as the present regime collapses.

Washington Huerta Mexico Frederick’ I. Monson National Geographic Society Masonic Temple Wilson United

Giant 18 Ounce Lemon Shown At Milford Residence

William Irwin of Irwin Baltmann & Co. grows large lemons at his Milford summer home. The largest fruit weighs 18 ounces without the rind and measures 12 inches in circumference, dwarfing the man’s hand for scale in the illustration.

Tropics William Irwin Irwin, Baltmann & Co Milford

Disease cure debate by Christian Science speaker

A Christian Science speaker argues disease is mental rather than physical at Music Hall. He criticizes medicine, cites past ten years' disease rise, and urges sanitation and hygiene as Christian Scientists advocate clean air, food, streets, and houses. He credits Mrs. Eddy as founder.

Na Music Picket Young Tees Turer Thie Christian Befence Church Audiente Editys Thost Young Eddy Christian Science

Miss Young Departs After Court Hearings Case

Miss Young of Ohio state her mother traveled to Cincinnati for hearings in the $50,000 breach of promise suit against James Gorrigan, a Cleveland ship owner. Young did not attend hearings. evidence concluded but decision expected weeks away.

Kroger Grocery and Bakery robbed on Hast Court Street

Burglars forced the back door of the Kroger Grocery and Bakery on Hast Court Street last night, broke the cash register and stole all cash. Patrolman Cottman discovered the burglary.

Kroger Hast Court Street Cottman

Stocking Bank Failure Leaves Woman With Loss

Mrs. Frits Gienbaum of 642 West Court Street reports losing 245 dollars from her stocking in the Court Street market after the Stocking Bank failed yesterday. Police are investigating.

Frits Gienbaum West Court Street Court Street

Fire crews tackle second floor blaze at Powell home

Engine company 19 was dispatched to 2215 Auburn Avenue to extinguish a small fire on the second floor caused by crossed wires. Firefighters responded quickly with minimal damage reported.

Engine Company 19 William Powell Auburn Avenue

Two Services on Sunday at York Street Methodist

The Rev. D. Lee Aultman will deliver two sermons tomorrow. The morning theme is The Model Prayer and the evening subject is The Coming Kingdom. Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m. The Epworth League meets at 7 p m.

D.lee Aultman York Street Epworth League

Found Dead in Room Henry Thomas Aged 54

Henry Thomas a 54 year old Black man of 762 West Fifth Street was found dead in his room last night by Bert Cole. The body was sent to the County Morgue and Coroner Foertmeyer believes death resulted from natural causes.

Henry Thomas West Fifth Street Bert Cole Foertmeyer

Radium Cure for Colon Aids Cancer Debated

Dr. Kelly performs a pioneering radium treatment embedded in the patient’s shoulder for colon cancer using $120,000 worth of radium. The operation is hailed as major but not a universal cure, with six weeks needed for results. Kelly advocates federal control of radium lands to prevent private exploitation and ensure public supply. Congressman Martin D Poster plans to introduce a bill incorporating Kelly’s recommendations.

Kelly Kelly Cave Bemner Congress Sam Kelly Adeed Colorado Martin D. Poster Hitness House Committee On Wil

Colombia seeks U S settlement terms on Panama loss

Washington reports early talks between Colombia and the United States seek a formal acknowledgment of wrongs done during Panama’s revolt and Panama canal terms. Proposals include equal canal access for Colombian shipping, a 20 million indemnity, and possible territorial adjustments along the 1855 boundary with Panama.

Allietican Washington Colombia United States Panama Spinaton Bogota Congress Bryan State Department Coombia Panama Canal Floogevelt

Politician Frederick Straus Shot Dead in Manhattan

Frederick Straus, 66, longtime leader of the old German Democracy in lower Manhattan and former assistant city court clerk, was killed by bullets outside Arlington Hall on St. Mark's Place as he walked to a Lodge of Odd Fellows meeting. Police link the shooting to a gang confrontation between the Jack gang and the Dopey Benny gang.

New York Jane Frederick Straus The Bron Lower Manhattan Thomas #. Smith Tammany Ha Arlington Hall St. Mark's Meetwes Lodge of Odd Fellows Membee Jack Gang Benny

Real Chief at Harvard A headlining Liberia chieftain enters Harvard

A Liberia chieftain, B. Got Wole, has completed his entrance exams at Harvard and will join the university. His people number about 300,000, lacking a written language, so signals to his coastal family are relayed by oral word of mouth.

Harvard Wole Liberia Fang

Governor Ferris declares copper strike nearing end

In Houghton Michigan Governor Ferris said the strike would not last long and that outsiders risk prolonging it. He spoke at South Shore station to hundreds of citizens, urging miners and employers to settle locally and noting he cannot force an outcome. He attended a Hancock meeting where the Western Federation of miners backed the strike talks.

Houghton Mich Jan Ferrin Bir Rapids South Shore Station Western Federation Ofitiers Big Mane Hancock

Appeals court reverses ruling in McDonald estate trust case

The New York appellate court reversed Harrogate Court action removing the payer Trust Company as administrator of the estate of the late Alexander McDonald of Cincinnati. It sent the matter back to Surrogate Edmund Stallo, Stallo’s law firm, with Stallo’s letters of administration revoked. Laura Stallo, daughter of Stallo, and her sister are principal beneficiaries.

New York Ne Vision The Action Harrogate Saanlatte Alexander McDonald Cincinnati Standard. On Edmund K. Stailo McDonald Tari Stalio Mins Laura Stallo Stallo

Legislation Discussed at Business Men's Club Meeting

Local civic and commercial leaders meet at the Business Men's Club next Thursday to discuss Ohio General Assembly proposals. Topics include public school system reform automobile license laws municipal bond authority for utilities and safeguards for initiative and referendum.

Business Men's Club Ohio General Assembly Ory

Bank Inquisition Probes Henry Miegel Enterprises

The District Attorney and aides pursued further inquiry into the financial methods of Henry Miegel related banks and mercantile tarnishments. Meetings with White & Case and depositors examined the bank’s bookkeeping and debts. December saw unusual withdrawals exceeding deposits by $150,000 after prior warnings.

Americas New York Henry Miegel Bank and Mercantile Whitman Train Josph B. Hartfield White & Case John BR Stanchfield Delaney Nicoll

Hearing Postponed Over Ridgeway Avenue Plant Plans

An open council meeting was postponed to 10 this morning due to missing quorum as street car complaints and the Ridgeway Avenue improvement ordinance were to be discussed. Citizens report Ford Automobile Company abandoned plans to buy land on Ridgeway Avenue for a branch plant, removing a potential site.

Wayeard Means Committee Coupell Ridgeway

Child Struck by Streetcar on Fifth and Hannibal

Six year old CHild Givans of 617 Hannibal Street was hit by a Third-Fifth Street car while attempting to dart across and was treated at City Hospital for scalp injuries and bruises. Onlookers witnessed the incident as the crowd alerted his mother before an auto rushed him to help.

Givans Hannibal Street Fifth Hannibal Streets City Hospital

City appoints two new department assistants

Service Director Foxdick yesterday named John D. Bush assistant engineer at 1200 dollars to replace Willam Cummins reassigned to the sewer investigation branch. Willem McNatly named assistant superintendent of the street cleaning department to fill Cornelius Connolly’s resignation.

Foxdick John D. Bush Willam Cummins Willem McNatly Cornelius Connolly

Three Men Charged With Copper Wire Theft

Three men registering as Deloss David son 71 Robert Eno 22 and John Lauderbeck 27 were arrested in Norwood yesterday on theft charges for copper wire taken from the Cincinnati Columbus Traction Co. They are to appear before Mayor Engelhardt this morning as weeks of copper disappearances are linked to a junk dealer.

Cincinnati-Columbus Traction Co Deloss Davidson Robert Eno John Lauderbeck Norwood Engelhardt Richmond Street Goether Street

Debate over sex hygiene teaching in Cincinnati schools

Opinions in Cincinnati press the question of introducing sex hygiene into city schools. Dr Coulter urges early implementation with trained instructors, while Condon and others warn against rapid moves and call for more study before teaching in public schools.

Coulter Condon Cincinnati Re Ae Panne Philip Zenner J. M. Withrow Board of Education Nora Crotty Elisabeth Campbell Mothers’ Clubs Cincinnati Woman's Club

Trial date set for William C. Pils murder case

Advices from Chicago state that the trial of William C. Pils a Cincinnati leather merchant indicted for the slaying of his wife in a Chicago hotel has been set for the early part of April. The defense will be insanity.

Chicago William C. Pils Cincinnati

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Onuws Conscience Thief Fatls Sister Vera Crus Hwiertala O’shaughnessy Federal U. S Miss Young Ferris Veto Stallo Siegel Bank Inquiry Gar Ellis Central Ave Spear's Gobe Cole Spear
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