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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1914
Page
1
In the capital an inmate rebellion at a state prison results in seven deaths as convicts fight to break free. Separately Democrats split with Governor Cox over his legislative program with opposition forming within the party as an extra session is called.
Magistrate Krotel confronted a small tin box as police sergeant Fogart presented it in court. Tony Restiano and witness Miss Lillie Jennings appeared distressed as sneezes spread through the room. The box contained powder and Tony had been scattering it in a crowded theater lobby. he was fined $10.
Special to The American New York Jan 19 Hans Schmidt on trial for his life in the murder of Anna Aumuller before Justice Pavis. Last trial jurors split ten to convict two to acquit. Whitman asks if Thaw case affects insanity defense. many jurors excused for bias. Schmidt’s parents remain in Germany. sister reportedly en route.
Special to The American New York Jan 19 After she kissed her husband for the first time in seven years Mrs Theodore Olas killed her 10 year old daughter and herself with gas early today in their home on East 82nd Street The husband a baker worked all night and was led to the room by their pet spaniel He knew of no reason for his wife to wish to die saying they had ample money and no serious quarrel.
Mutual interests between laundymen and the dry cleaners association were discussed at a banquet hosted by the Cincinnati chapter at the Business Men's Club. Speakers included Clifton Taylor Thomas Venton Bell Bacharach and Morris Streuas.
The Ohio General Assembly opens an extra session with a split in the Democratic ranks and a push by Republicans to probe alleged Democratic law violations. Diser seeks investigations into four lawmakers and a state auditor matter while Swain and Black clash over banking law bills. Capelle gain in pay dispute noted but not yet resolved.
A telegram reports John Duncan Williams, a decorator, wed Caroline Dunning in Jeffersonville after a prior engagement attempts. Her adopted father, a lawyer, opposed the match, illness followed the news, and Williams planned to return to Cincinnati with his bride who would join him later this week.
Mexico January 19 A report says General Huerta has agreed to resign the presidency in favor of a commission of prominent Mexicans. John Lind, the American representative, held a five hour conference with Jesus Flores Magon and Senor Luna P. in Vera Cruz. The talks are said to have political significance and may signal Huerta’s willingness to step down with a candidate from the next elections in mind.
Jan 19 report from Chihuahua says an advance guard near Torreon may have engaged Federals who appear to be moving from Torreon. Rebels deny the clash and claim Federals remain in Torreon while Villa redeploys troops southward as reinforcements arrive.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw says she has begun steps to enter the Catholic Church and will have her son Russell baptized with her. A weeklong retreat at the Redemptorist Fathers Church in Kansas City is announced, and church members plan to attend services in support.
Speakers urged better city transit and terminal facilities while paying tribute to founders. A 75th anniversary dinner celebrated the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce with 599 members noting the export department’s flags of ten nations and praising the city’s growing business climate.
The weather notes for Cincinnati, Indiana, Kentucky and West Virginia indicate unsettled conditions with potential light rain and generally warmer temperatures tonight. Local areas show variable rain chances with a tendency toward milder conditions after unsettled spells.
New York January report on John E. Wadleigh versus Loring Tonkin seeking 360000 damages for alleged alienation of Mrs. Wadleighs affections. Vera Black, stage actress Mrs. Wadleigh Lemonek, and others figure in testimony as details of relationships emerge during the Supreme Court proceeding.
David A. Pierson a 28 year old laborer of Cleves Ohio was found dead in his bed last night by his sister with a bullet wound in the head Relatives say he had been despondent over illness Dr Wood and Coroner Foertmeyer responded and the coroner ruled the wound self inflicted
A premature 150 pound dynamite explosion at a railway construction site near Atoprior Ontario killed six workers instantly and injured four others, with two more dying later, in a disaster reported from Ottawa.
The American invites readers to propose methods to remove a health threatening canal quickly and repurpose the bed into an interurban transit boulevard. Submissions must be typed single side, under 200 words, addressed to Contest Editor The American 122 Street Seventh city. Prizes award ten dollars, three dollars, and two dollars for top entries.
Former congressman and several others were killed when inmates at Me Alister State Penitentiary opened fire with guns. Security forces engaged the attackers, and the incident prompted a major investigation.
A dramatic prison break unfolds as three convicts escape by seizing a girl as a shield and confronting officials. The clash in the jail offices ends with multiple shots fired and two prisoners killed, while deputies aid a wounded victim as escape attempts continue.
Fire destroyed the stables of Alphons Peimmann at 45 Rossford Avenue Fort Thomas burning the hay loft and threatening a home and ice house. Hitty two cows and five horses narrowly escaped. Neighbors aided in rescuing the animals.
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