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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1914
Page
1
The Cincinnati American launches as a people’s newspaper vowing to print all news and truth. It opposes a city monopoly, arguing high prices and restricted ads harmed commerce and progress, calling for broader readership and advertiser access. Continued on page two.
Ophelia reports a possible rebel plot involving kidnapping an American agent in Mexico. The piece notes concern over freeing a suspect on bail as the threat looms, while a weather summary outlines cold conditions across several states including Ohio Indiana Kentucky and West Virginia with snow and wind forecasts.
Washington January 11 Congress heard Secretary of War Lindley M Garri son and Army Chief of Staff Major General Leonard Wood warn of unpreparedness for war. They urged rapid buildup of forces and stronger protection of the Panama canal citing potential damage and strategic necessity including 5000 troops in the canal zone and Hawaii.
Congress will return to labor after a twenty day break. The agenda includes supplemental anti trust measures a rural credit system and immigration bills. Leaders may slow passing broad corporate regulation and focus next on various calendar items with wide ranging issues.
In Skarisheff near Lode a mob attacked Jews damaging shops and homes. Sixteen Jews and three Jewels were seriously injured before troops suppressed the mob.
Exposure and crowded conditions at a shelter camp under U S protection sparked an illness outbreak among evacuees in Mexico City. Rebels attacked railway traffic cutting line to Vera Cruz. Huerta's escort helped the O Shaughnessys return safely as rail service between the capital and Vera Cruz remained suspended and trains and oil cars burned along the line.
Presidio Texas reports a chaotic border scene as Federal defenders retreat from Ojinaga across the Rio Grande. Rebels allegedly shot down many Federal soldiers remaining to operate guns while refugees, including women and children, crossed into the United States. About 4,000 refugees are sheltered in Presidio with 3,000 Federal troops and 1,000 noncombatants under aid efforts.
A Philadelphia Public Ledger editorial argues two parties will define self-government and predicts Republican success through efficiency and unity. It warns against standpat policies as a danger and urges simpler machinery and expert help to meet modern government challenges.
Oklahoma City January report notes supporters of Senator Gore aim to have a defamation suit against him settled before his re election campaign. The case, filed by Mrs Minnie Bond of Oklahoma City, seeks damages of 50000 dollars and includes depositions from Washington Little Rock and city courts.
Cable from London reports official figures show the cat and mouse tactic has broken up the militant suffrage movement as repeated hunger strikes lead to releases and rapid re-arrests, reducing overall militant activity.
Mrs Evelyn Nesbit Thaw warned in a backstage interview that Harry Thaw’s looming bail release would trigger a dangerous reaction. She said she feels fate will cause a terrible event and that she would continue the show if Thaw appeared in the audience, despite fear.
A severe Northwest Russia blizzard halts railways and buries 150 peasants in snowdrifts. Grodno villagers face wolf attacks while returning from church. Food supplies to St Petersburg are interrupted as temperatures stay bitterly cold.
Representative Hinebaugh of Mines a Progressive leader will introduce a resolution to urge the Interstate Commerce Commission to investigate interlocking directorates at the New York Central and Michigan Southern Railway. He cites J P Morgan's resignation from about thirty corporate boards as the basis for the inquiry.
Berlin reports the Baltic coast storm left several villages isolated with people clinging to trees and rooftops. Initial fear of 100 drowned was eased as most villagers, including in Damkerort, were rescued by boats though Laase and nearby hamlets remain cut off by floodwaters.
Mobile report says Arthur Harrel a wealthy planter was shot and killed at Girard Louisiana by Dr. John H. McIntosh after a dispute over a law cut. The incident involved prominent local figures and ends with a fatal shooting.
Dancing sweeps New York as most venues ban or embrace the tango. The Vernon Castles host at Castle House attract society figures, while restaurants and nightlife pivot around this new passion despite limited theater attendance this winter.
Johannesburg reports rapid mobilization as authorities curb railroad strike violence. Leaders arrested strengthen government grip while about 60 thousand burghers are enrolled. 104 thousand expected under arms. Sunday remains largely peaceful with limited train disruption across Tranvaal Cape Colony Natal. Government treats as state of war with no interference in orderly meetings.
A commission investigates the mental state of a suspect linked to the slaying of Stanford White. Reports indicate the suspect may be considered for liberation if deemed safe, with hearings and expert testimony expected.
A U S commission report on Harry Kendall Thaw's mental state and the legality of his bail until further federal action. The panel finds it reasonably probable Thaw would not threaten public safety if released and refrains from judging his state of mind, addressing Judge Aldrich and detailing hearings and evidence from Matteawan Hospital records.
Special to The American New York Jan 1 Pant G Menzel 2688 Broadway and Ni ne Evaline Smith of Denver wed at Aeolian Hall Forty Seventh Street near Sixth Avenue in a New Thought service no love vows or obedience. minister RW Sears says ritual from vibra tions of the air and vows to the God of consciousness. The ceremony featured gloves never removed and no ring exchanged before a Sunday audience as the couple pledged harmony and personal growth.
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