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Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1914

Page

2

Rescue Efforts Continue as Wrecked Vessel and Crew Survive

Eleven officers and men of the crew remain aboard the burning ship as rescue ships including the Purhess liner Mappa and the Royal George assist. The vessel is in distress but safe for the night. The United States revenue cutter Bury joins the search after receiving news from the Calvin Adstit and O'dlock.

Switeloas United States Revenue Cutter Bury Cones of Fundy Calvin Adstit Withless O'dlock

Timber laden schooner William F. Garris sailing to Santa Rosalia

A wireless message from the tug Tatopsh reports the wooden schooner William F. Garris, laden with mining timbers, departed Puget Sound for Santa Rosalia, Mexico, and is on Vancouver Island. The fate of captain Turloff and his 11 men has not been learned.

Epertal Seattle Wash Tatopsh William F. Garris Puget Aed Santa Rosalia Mex Vancouver Island Depen Turloff

Bodies of three sailors found in Aguirre Bay Tierra Del Fuego

In Aguirre Bay Tierra Del Fuego the bodies of the second mate and two sailors from the German steamer Acilie were found today. No accident report for the Acilia has been received.

Valparaiso Hill Aguirre Bay Tierra del Fuego

Three Husbands and Wife Divorce In Insolvency Court

Three husbands obtained divorces in Insolvency Court yesterday. Judge Wasther heard evidence of neglect and cruelty. Ada Walt won custody of their child in the dispute with Dr. Howard R Watt. George Lunsford and Ali Man Hofland were also granted divorces.

Howard R. “Watt Ada Walt George Lunsford Mary

Butchers Strike Tamps Down Trade Across Markets

Reported unrest spreads as Unison members walk out affecting city centers. Vendors fear supply delays for meat and poultry while authorities urge calm and seek quick resolution to restore shop operations.

Solon Demands Will Enatte Pichigend

Gov. J Taylor Ellyson called the State Senate to order today in Fairfax county. Senator Bi Phoraton of Fairfax urged a return of an older directive reflected in county archives. The fragmented text suggests political tension over governance.

Pichigend Bhorny Taylor Ellyson State Senate Taday Bi Phoraton Fairfax aDemand Ington Fairfax County

Washington Senate approves bill to clear streets after suffrage parade

The Senate passed a bill introduced by Senator Jones of Washington authorizing district commissioners to clear streets when deemed necessary. It follows the scandal from last March when suffragists were overrun by a jeering mob in Washington.

Rmperial Panhl Washington Jam

Sayre and Bride Sail for New York

Francis Bémeee and his bride Jepate Wilson sailed from Cherbourg, France to New York. The couple left on January 4 aboard the Amenicata Cherbourg line vessel.

Cherbourg France Francis Bémeee Jepate 'Wilson New York

Duplicate Key Thief Reported In Local Theft

Jewelry and clothing valued at 16 dollars were reported stolen from the hem of Anna Wil Mima residing at 194 Mast Third Street. A duplicate key worker is named in the incident.

Anna Wil- Mima Mast Third Street

Volcanic eruptions and warship movements reported in early dispatches

Official dispatches describe Takachiho cone in eruption since January 12 with ash a inch deep and arumayama volcano reactivating northwest of Tokyo. Reports recount tidal waves and fires along the coast near Kagoshima and Miyazaki, with refugees fleeing and many perishing amid collapsing buildings and waters.

Kinshia Takachiho Korishima Miyakonoje Kirishima Range Arumayama Japan Tokio Nagano Nagano Province Nagasaki Kagoshima Mitoyoshana

Ohio Women Safe Report of Consul Ohio Women Safe Report of Consul

Americans in Nagasaki and Kagoshima districts flee before lava as five Ohio women missionaries sent by the Cincinnati District of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society are reported safe by American Consul Carl Deichman. Stationed at Nagasaki are Elizabeth Russell Wheeling West Virginia Bertha Starkey Titan Indiana Jessica McDowell Joplin Indiana Mary Melton Evanston Illinois Tda Ketcham Riceville Iowa and Louise Bangs Lansing Michigan. At Kagoshima Miss Alice Finlay Coshocton Ohio and Elizabeth Rennick Circleville Ohio are reported destroyed while Hettie Thomas Lancaster Ohio sister of Mary Thomas Deaconess and Kumamoto Kumamoto missionary Rollo Kidwell Delaware Ohio stationed at Paki and a Kumamoto mission helper Teague are noted.

Ghewen Ohio Cincinnati Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Carl F. Deichman Nagasaki Japan Washington Kaguchima Sendai Hiss Elizabeth Russell Wheeling W.va Bertha Starkey Titan Jessica McDowell Jofton Ind Mary Melton Hvanston Tda Ketcham Riceville Iowa Louise Bangs Lansing Mich Kagoshima Alice Finlay Coshocton Elizabeth Rennick Circleville Finlay Annette Finlay Wesley ‘Avenue Hettie Thomas Lancaster Mary Thomas Wesley Avenue Kumamoto Ee Teague Ali Rollo Kidweil Delaware

U. S. Extends Aid After Volcano Disaster in Japan

The American Red Cross issued an aid offer and Secretary Bryan sent a message of sympathy to the Japanese government following the volcanic disaster in southern Japan.

Willington American Red Cross Bryan J Japan

Election Booths Sold At Public Auction

Twelve portable voting booths owned by the Board of Election were sold at public sale on Wednesday. They cost 149 dollars each and averaged 88 dollars. Buyers planned to use them as play houses for children chicken coops garages and fishing camp houses.

Board of Election

Bernhardt Named to Legion of Honor in Paris List

Paris reports actress Sarah Bernhardt is added as a member of the Legion of Honor. The new members list appeared in the Journal Official yesterday morning.

Paris Mme Sarah Bernhardt Legion of Honor Official

Overcoat stolen from Tenth District school building

An unknown man entered the Tenth District school building at Canal and Elm streets yesterday and stole an overcoat valued at 36 dollars, the property of Charles H. Porter.

Tenth District Canal and Elm Streets Charles H. Porter

Contractor Falls Over Embankment in City Street

Gustave Weener a 38 year old contractor of 203 West Corry Street was injured when his vehicle ran over an embankment at Daniel and Dennis streets He was taken to City Hospital.

Gustave Weener West Corry Street Daniel and Dennis Streets City Hospital

Heiress Williams Wins Interlocutory Divorce in Brooklyn

In Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Van Bielen grants Olga Jatia Everard Williams an interlocutory divorce from William Williams. Williams custody of daughter Natalie is awarded. Evidence included elopement, bathing suit scenes, and rides to Atlantic City with Miss Deanie Woodruff and Miss Fannie De Bost. Williams may wed actor Robert Hilliard after final decree.

New York Jen Justice van Bielen Supreme Court Frooklyn Mra Olga Jatia Everard Williams William Williams Willems Everard Missions Natalie Williams Miss Everard Wilames Atlantic City Din Mise Deanie Woodruff Wil Nanos Fannie P. de Bost Mise Woodruff Miss Woodruff Wil‘ams

W. C. T. U. Endorses No Screen Plan In County Meeting

Central W. C. T. U. members debated saloon closures and backed resolutions against screening saloons. The group held a mass meeting in Lockland for National Constitutional Prohibition Day and planned a county rally February 5 at Trinity M. E. Church with speaker Lillian M. Phelps of Niagara Falls, N Y.

Trinity M. BE Central W. € T Hamilton County Wic T. U Burton White Central Society Mra B. Witebn Emma Black W. Co. T.U Lockland Organization Aame Trinity M. EB WC. T. Up Misa Lillian M. ‘Phelps Niagara Falls N. Ysian International

Man Hurt In Fall From Second Story Window

Charles Henkle aged 25 a Dayton Kentucky carpenter was in serious condition at City Hospital after a fall from a second story window on Shillito Place. He worked for the Mobility Company and suffered a probable skull fracture and internal injuries yesterday afternoon.

Charies ‘Henkle Dayton Shillito Place Henkle Mbility Company

Admiral Ito Dies at 70 in Tokyo

A death report from Tokyo states Admiral Youke Ito, a longtime chief of staff of the Japanese navy, died today at age seventy.

Apeetus Caple Bi Youke Ito Navy

Woman Arrested on Warrant in Larceny Case

A woman named Margaret Hale, 26, of Trade and Baltimore streets, was arrested yesterday on a warrant for petit larceny. Vincent Falta, a saloon keeper at Culvert Street, reports the theft of several tablecloths and other items.

Margaret 4Ale Baltimore Vincent Falta Culvert Street Clott

New Drinking Fountain Installed at Clarion and Teomery

Through the Evanston Welfare Association a new drinking fountain has been installed at Clarion Avenue and Teomery Road. The association will hold a banque at the Evanston School Auditorium on Wednesday January 26.

Evanston Woelfare Association Clarion Avenue Teomery Evanston School

Hurt by Fall in Canal Street Pattern Maker In Serious Condition

Anthony Muertker a 70 year old pattern maker is in serious condition at City Hospital after a fall on Canal Street yesterday.

Anthony. Muertker Canal A

Thief Steals Package Then Flees Through City Streets

A man grabbed a package from a Mabley Odrew Company delivery wagon on Fourth Avenue and Stone Street yesterday, darted west through Avery alley, and dropped the parcel during a crowd pursuit before escaping.

Fourth Avenue Stone Street Mabley @ Odrew Company Avery Alley

Daughter Frozen In Cold City Tragedy

New York dispatch reports extreme cold as temperatures dip to near zero. In East Orange a daughter dies of exposure while her crippled mother watches, marking a stark winter death amid dozens affected across the area.

New York East Orange

Government phones plan backed by national telephony group

In Chicago on January a government operation of long distance telephone service received favor in resolutions adopted by the National Tiesienssier and Telephone Association. The action also urged laws barring any telephone company from manufacturing and selling its own apparatus.

Americas Chicago Jan National Tiesienssier and Telephone Association

Caruso Collapses On Stage At Met Opera

Enrico Caruso fainted during the performance of Pagliacci at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York. He recovered with stagehands catching him and a doctor noting the episode as due to emotion rather than illness.

America New York

Miller Reported Missing From Home in Christmas Eve Disappearance

Douglass Miller, 22, of 1418 Eastern Avenue left for Portsmouth Ohio on December 31 to find work. He has not been seen since and relatives notified the police yesterday.

Douglass Miller Eastern Avenue Portsmouth Oho

Colombian official arrested in breach of promise case

Juelano Restrepo, nephew of Colombia s president, and longtime Colombian Consul General in New York, was arrested today in a breach of promise suit filed by 19 year old Carmen Caycedo seeking 50000 dollars. The case highlights diplomatic connections amid a domestic suit.

New York Juelano Restrepo We Yg Colombia Carmen Caycedo

Organists Hear Rabbi Philipson at Rockdate Temple

Rabbi David Philipson spoke to the Southern Ohio Guild of Organists yesterday at Rockdate Temple on the topic Music and Religion.

David Philipson Southern Ohio Guild of Organists Rockdate Temple Ob “Music and Religion

Noted Affinity Death in Italy Ends Controversial Tale

The sudden death of Mrs Carrie Rand Herron in Florence Italy ends an affinity story that captivated the country for over 16 years. Prof George D Herron was ousted from college and ministerial positions after he left his wife and divorced her to wed a younger woman. He faced shunning and ultimately moved with his new family to Italy.

Peening New York Mia Carrie Rand Herron Florence Italy George D. Herron

Gumminsville German Bank Directors Reelect, Board Size Fixed

IA officials of the Gumminsville German Bank were re elected at the annual election. The directorate was reduced from 15 to 15 members. Officers named include John B. Hyde as president James G. Fisk as first vice president E. B. Harrin as second vice president and Herbert J. Dorger as cashier.

Gumminsville German Bank John B. Hyde James G. Fisk E. B. Harrin Herbert J. Dorger

Wives Seek Divorces Over Absence And Neglect

Insolvency Court yesterday heard four divorce pleas citing wilful absence cruelty and neglect. Sylvia Berwick of 819 Vine Street seeks divorce from Berwick. Charles Quinn owner of a restaurant at 25 West Fifth Street faces a divorce petition from Bertha Einhorn of 534 Clark Street. both petitions allege absence and misconduct. Alimony and child custody requests accompany the actions.

Sylvia Berwick Vine Alleger Oneee Berwick Ta Ti ‘Quinn Weat Cherles Quinn Bertha Einhorn Ania Hegleetr Froen Aaron Einhorn Clark Street Tom of

Mothers Club to Elect at Twentysthird Dietrigt Public School

The Mothers' Club of Twentysthird Dietrigt Public School holds its annual election this afternoon with candidates listed for president vice president recording secretary corresponding secretary treasurer financial secretary and seven directors. J W Elims president of the housewives cooperative league will speak on the high cost of living and Miss Miriam Geis will perform several musical selections.

Mothers’ Club Twentysthird Dietrigt B. H. Geile Weisen- Bee A Wolf Sievers Sehiel Uhi Triptow Kleine Gerdsen Mra. Bumiller Ernst Grdnewes Fors Mra. Leppert Seeven Mre Sybold Koerner Clara Ruess Minnie Telker Casini Thissen Heeper Wi Schaffer Gentrup Alfred Eger J. W.W. Elims Housewives’ Co-operative League Miriam Geis

Struck By Automobile Injuries Reported in City

John Ruehl age 68 a shoemaker of 270 Calhoun street was bruised and cut after an automobile owned by Roger Ferger 270 McGregor avenue struck him at Wine street and Clifton avenue. He was taken to City Hospital by Ferger.

John Ruehl Calhoun Street Roger Ferger McGregor Avenue Wine Street Clifton Avenue City Hospital Ferger

Boy Missing in Cincinnati Police Asked to Search

Herbert Brubaker aged 15 of Monroe Brubaker Osborne Ohio vanished last Saturday after leaving home believed heading for Cincinnati. His parents appealed to Cincinnati police to locate him and return him safely.

Herbert Brubaker Monroe Brubaker Osborne Ohio Cincinnati

Funeral for George A. McPhee Set at Scottish Rite

George A. McPhee dies suddenly Monday night. Body in state from 9 to 10 AM at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, then funeral service at 10 AM. After service, the body will be shipped to Boston for burial.

George A. McPhee Boston

Lawyer William B M Strunk-Meyer suit for $2 fees

M Tug man sues Strunk-Meyer Lime Co in Common Pleas Court claiming the legal fees of his late husband William B M are due. The action seeks two dollars in alleged charges. The case was filed yesterday.

William BM M. Tugman Strunk-Meyer Lime Company Common Pleas

Suit Seeks $2,000 Damages in Assault by Liggett Brothers

James Conner filed in Common Pleas Court yesterday alleging he was knocked down and assaulted by coal dealers Harry and Tony Liggett of Eastern Avenue in their business office on July 7. The petition seeks $2,000 in damages.

Harry Tony Liggett Eastern Avenue James Conner Common Pleas Court the Liggetts

Railroad Sued Over Death of Lineman at Mingo Junction

The Pitsburg Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis Railroad faces a $10 000 damages claim after Howard Riley a lineman was killed by a passenger train at Mingo Junction on February 191%.

Pitsburg Cincinnati, Chicago

Jordan Cinti lawyer ends his life

The article reports that Cinti lawyer Jordan ended his own life, with continued detail from page one. It notes a request regarding mail disposal and mentions letters of trouble believed to concern his death. The piece references the university club and a secretary in relation to the mail.

Jordan CINTI University Club Jaaac M. Jordan Gaume

Noted Cincinnati Legal Figure Jordan Dies in Chicago

Jordan a member of a prominent Cincinnati family, once a lawyer here from 1897 to 1967, died in Chicago while living with his father-in-law Judge Peter Grossoup. A Yale graduate and former Cincinnati club figure, he formed notable partnerships and had a storied legal career before relocating to Chicago. Funeral arrangements set for Friday from his sister's Clifton Avenue home.

Cincinnati Isaac M. Jordan Conarews Hamilton San Aden Inn Court Main Chicago Peter 8. Grossoup Yale Cincinnati Law School Harmon, Oo Goldsmith and Moadrey Mme Sana Joseph W. ‘O'Hara Johnston Puldit Jordan Mins Katii- Tyr. Groestup Wold Avenue Walnut Hills Jordans Cihelpnati Jordan Queen City Cincinghall Country Club Cincinnati Galf Club Duckworth Club Thomas Paxton Harry Kinnley O'Mara Harry Kinndy Clifton Avenue

Cincinnati Automobile Club Withdraws From Ohio and American Associations

The Cincinnati Automobile Club voted unanimously to withdraw from the Ohio State Automobile Association and the American Automobile Association. It states it has been paying 1500 dollars yearly in dues with no benefits received from the other organizations.

Cincinnati Automobile Club Ohio State Automobile Aassociaion American Automobile Association

Boy Struck by Auto Sustains Arm Fracture

Fred Eppler aged 19 of 1758 Esmond Avenue was struck by a auto in front of 1775 Westwood Avenue. He stepped from a John Street car into the path of the machine and fractured his left arm. Dr J Weland attended him and he was taken to his home.

Fred Eppler Esmond Avenue Westwood Avenue Eppler John Street J. Weland

Smith Elected Bank Head at Pleasant Ridge Meeting

At the Citizens Banking and Saving Company Pleasant Ridge election officers were chosen. Charles B. Smith named president with William J. Ballman as vice president and W. Galloway as secretary and treasurer. Directors include J. A. Williams Evans J. H. Lilie H. W. Taylor W. T. Hattersley.

Citizens’ Banking. and Saving Company Pleasant Ridge Charles B. Smith William J. Ballman W. Galloway T. Hohmann J. A. Williams. Evans J. H. Lilie H. W. Taylor W.T. Hattersley

Crickets Chirping at Ten Below Zero Stuns Tarrytown

In Tarrytown New York on January 14 a cold night kept lodgers awake as crickets reportedly chirped loudly behind a stone. Police Clerk Humphries investigated and found several crickets hidden in a tramp’s clothing from last summer. The tale is presented as absolutely true.

Tarrytown N. Y Humphries Thies

Bryan Is Lion at Wilson Reception

William J. Bryan stood at the White House reception for the diplomatic corps, moving through the line and then occupying a corner where he endured a long throng of admirers. He helped serve water at the punch table, passing glasses to guests.

Washington William J. Bryan Wilson White House Ryan Bryan

Grand jury returns nineteen true bills. eight ignored

The grand jury returned nineteen true bills yesterday with Charles Fee charged with forgery at 17 Lombardy building. The mother testified her son forged checks. Seven bills allege carrying concealed weapons. George Meyer faces larceny from a motor car at Peebles Corner in a supposed joy ride.

Charles Fee Lombardy Building George Meyer Peebles Corner

Mexico requests army return and prisoner tale at Fort Bliss

The report states Mexico asks for the return and supervision of detained men at Fort Bliss. It also notes late Torresas, Til, son of a prisoner held by Villa at Chihuahua for ransom, appeared alive in Marfa, Texas, after the battle of Oinage, having been missing for several days.

Coare Fort Biss Torresas, Til Villa Chihuahua Hehéot Mexico Marfa Texan Oinage

Plan No Action on Debt Default in Mexico City

Washington reports the suspension of Mexico's debt payments for six months, a satisfactory development under the President's policy of financial isolation of the Huerta government. No State Department action against Mexico is indicated.

Americas Washington, Jan. M State Department Mosico Charge O'Shaughnessy Mexico City Mexico Huerta

Rebels Seize Pay Car At Inter-Oceanic Junction

A band of rebels attacked the Oriental station between Mexico City and Vera Cruz, seizing a pay train worth 100000 pasos. Twenty five rurales guarding the train surrendered after a brief fight in which one was killed and two wounded. The rebels disappeared with the train and pay car.

Mexico City Oriental Vera Craz

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