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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1914
Page
1
A clipped dispatch reports Ophelia style weather across Cincinnati and Ohio Indiana and Kentucky with fair skies but continued cold and near zero temperatures. A separate line notes a U S decision to care for border refugees at about a thousand dollars a day despite rebel attacks and American aid claims.
Special to The American. Babylon L I Jan 12. Keeper Patrick Horan was fatally gored during a violent encounter with a herd of deer led by a large buck at the West Islip estate deer park owned by Miss Margaret Hammond. His body was found at the park gate after a morning shift and blood stained weapons and torn ground testified to the deadly struggle.
Warsaw reports Count Bogdan Roniker was found guilty of murdering his wife's brother and sentenced to 11 years of hard labor followed by perpetual exile in Siberia. He cried as the verdict was read. his mother and wife fainted in the courtroom.
Frankfort on the Main January 12 Carl Hopf a druggist confessed to giving fever germs to his third wife causing illness but she survived. Police consider the case a deliberate act of poisoning with biological agents.
Mrs. Julia Gertrude Lyles Memorial chimes at Happy Land near her Tenery New Jersey estate will ring for at least another week. Neighbors seeking an injunction faced delay as Chauncey G Parker for Mrs. Lyle appeals to Vice Chancellor Lewis for adjourment until next Monday.
Mexico City reports Mazatlan was attacked by rebels led by Riveros Iturbe and Benjamin Bill, an American soldier. Federals were driven from the trenches with 90 killed. An advance on Durango from Torreon failed, leaving Torreon after a 6 killed loss. The Sah Luis Potosi advance was defeated with 69 Federals killed and 42 rebels killed.
Washington reports a decision to shelter 3000 Federal soldiers plus accompanying women and children from Ojinaga at Ft. Bliss Paso Texas. The plan costs about 1000 daily with refugees moving 60 miles to Marfa then rail to El Paso. Red Cross to care for nonparticipants at Presidio.
A tidal wave and a 55 second earthquake struck Callao Peru at 1:45 AM. The naval school at La Punta and several hotels were flooded. Telegraph lines to Lima were interrupted though telephone service persisted. No loss of life reported yet.
Attorney General Carmody and special deputy Jerome file brief to dismiss Thaw habeas writ in U S District Court. Coos County Solicitor Bernard Jacobs flies in to speed the brief, while Albany officials challenge Judge Aldrich authority over New Hampshire bail proceedings. Carmody vows to appeal to the U S Supreme Court if bail is granted, aligning with Governor Glynn to block Thaw's freedom.
Rome January 12 Pope appoints Cardinal Merry del Val priest of St Peter's to succeed the late Cardinal Rampolla according to the official announcement made tonight.
Special to The America from Washington reports President Win non will study and finalize his anti trust program after returning from Pass Christian. Cabinet members expect a rough draft of the anti trust package and changes to the Sherman act, with unity sought in Cabinet and Congress before formalizing the message. Rep Smith of Texas argues for a decisive stance, while some Democrats urge caution and a softer approach.
George Renner a 40 year old ex convict died after a stabbing in a New York restaurant. Dr Jacks Bellevue Hospital reported death by stab wound near the heart. Police investigation concluded it was not suicide. Renner had a history of consumptive illness and had recently told a room renter he was sick. Scraps of paper with his writings were found.
Congress works through a busy session as the Senate and House tackle the Alaska railroad bill and a District of Columbia appropriation. Debate includes calls to curb lobbying and probe rail rebates, while the House advances antiopium measures targeting smoking and import controls.
An Aviona Albania dispatch claims Elbasan clashes between Essad Pasha loyalists and a provisional government force. A Belgrade report says Essad Pasha with 7000 troops defeated the government troops as Ismail Kiamil Bey seeks peace talks.
Reports say 150 deaths due to the severe winter across Central Europe and Eastern Russia. Homeless peasants face growing hardship as renewed blizzards threaten relief efforts and wolves are feared to prey on exposed communities.
Reports indicate Mrs. Bertha Reefer of Nassau Street attempted to end her life in a crisis at her home. Dr. Von Rede, a Georgia native and physician long practicing in Detroit and other cities, attended her and said motive could not be explained. Friends say her married life had been unhappy and she had previously attempted to die.
A special dispatch from Houghton Michigan details a copper strike flare with a fourteenth new eviction suit and a ward c rippling through the Abimeek village strike district. Union stores, including Hancock, faced large crowds seeking relief while Salvation Army workers assisted. Deserters numbered 14 plus about a dozen others returned their cards to management at Consolidated and Mohawk mines.
Raymon Morris of New Haven piloted a tiny hydroplane on Lake Keuka achieving speeds near a mile per minute. The craft used a 100 horsepower marine engine with a very small 146 square foot surface, racing at about 100 miles per hour.
Mrs Ylmer Staley of Cincinnati living at the Hotel Deckard drank carbolic acid last night in a domestic distress attempt. Prompt husband and physician intervention saved her life.
An explosion of a Cleveland Electric Company sewer conduit on Ontario Street and Central Avenue in Cleveland injures several people and damages adjacent structures. A manhole was blown hundreds of feet into the air, horses were startled, and others were bruised or cut by debris. no fatalities reported.
City officials appointed a new procurement chair and outlined multiple contract awards. The move accompanies ongoing oversight of city contracts and procurement procedures. The appointment signals a focus on improving contracting efficiency and transparency.
A taxi bomb exploded in front of a two story building at West Thirty Ninth Street injuring none reported but demolishing a barber shop cellar contents and breaking windows in surrounding structures. Police and witnesses described a blast that shattered glass and damaged nearby properties.
Assistant District Attorney Millard and Detective Frank Cassasa discussed methods to deter pickpockets in New York. A demonstration showed a suspect exposing a gold watch to test vigilance, then returning it after the crowd’s reaction, illustrating caution as a defense.
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