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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1914
Page
2
Report of a prison breakout attempt near a western facility where seven people died. Guards and staff fired on convicts during the ensuing clash. Martin the turnkey and Foster, a resident of Trenton Mo, were among the wounded. The assailants aimed to seize weapons and flee.
Jamestown reporters note a fugitive awaiting surrender as Etward Beardsley recovers from injuries in Summerdale. Sheriff and attorney Tay Fy Pickard discuss next steps while Beardsley’s reputed wife remains jailed and unable to return home. The incident centers on the Beardsley household and surrounding communications.
Special to The American reports actress Julia Marlowe in delicate condition with not critical status. She will be sent east tonight by special train. her theater engagements are canceled while husband EB H Sothern’s plans are postponed for six weeks.
The Tri State Harness Dealers Association closed its convention yesterday after crowding two business sessions into one afternoon. Plans for the coming year were formed, including committees to study leather and hides, freight rates, and a uniform price for staple goods. Delegates departed for home last night.
A sequence of property transfers shows John Lindner to FE Howell, and several other deeds including Hathaway to Rogers and Rogers to Conrady. Additional transfers involve Fisher to Conrady, Rooker to Bender, Hyer to You, and various parcels in Norwood, Harrison Homestead, Clifford Place, and Walnut.
B. H. Fisher, recently named superintendent of the Fire Alarm Telegraph, underwent a non competitive examination yesterday. He may keep the post for ninety days pending a competitive examination.
J. B. Boxsong was named bridge tender yesterday by Service Director Fosdick to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of J. B. Wiloon.
Charter committee discusses recall provisions including expenses up to 4000 dollars for officials facing recall charges. Debate centers on effective date and court reference. Other items address nominations for municipal and superior court judges and transfer of housing and tenement inspection between departments.
Reports say Huerta intends to travel to Juarez to meet with U S officials regarding the operation of certain industrial plants in Chihuahua. He will not permit a rebel attack on Torreon until his return.
Albany report says a 16 hour stoppage by 5000 engineers firemen telegraphers conductors and trainmen on the Delaware and Hudson line from Rouses Point to Wilkes Barre ended after Vice President Clifford Sims agreed to restore an engineer and conductor and to continue talks on other disputes. Trains resumed close to normal by midnight after six hours of mediation led by G W W Hanger.
Charles Wilby of the Civil Service Commission sought a city solicitor’s opinion on a civil service reform case. Schoenle expressed surprise at the commission chair’s willingness to use the brief, while Wilby defended his actions as part of his duties with the association.
The Supreme Court issued decisions narrowing jurisdictional disputes between state and federal courts. A Vermont ruling allows railroads to launch rate challenges in federal courts rather than Vermont's Supreme Court. A Kentucky ruling requires state courts to accept in removing cases to federal court the facts alleged in petitions.
Mrs. Mary Wagnetus aged 75 of Carthage Pike died after sustaining a fractured skull from a fall at her home Sunday. The injury occurred during a stair descent and led to her death last night.
El Paso Texas January 19 refugees reach Marfa as the first three train loads begin tonight bound for El Paso. The refugees are Mexican soldiers fleeing Huerta forces after the Ojinaga clash and many straggle into Marfa under military guard. Officials fear overcrowding in Juarez as the returning refugees raise tensions.
A party of forty government troops deserted near Apizaoco to join the Zapatistas. They looted Munex station destroying furniture and telegraph wires before leaving with rebel forces. The incident reflects instability around Vera Cruz as Huerta forces face rising opposition.
Washington reports it costs the United States 2500 daily to feed Mexican soldiers and civilians who fled after the Ojinaga uprising. The War Department says expenditures total 100000 already with more to come and will be claimed against Mexico.
A jumble of names and ages appears with multiple deaths and inquest notes. The list cites Mas Heiger Josephine Mench Catherine Ritze Dominick Caruso Clara Schilling Louise Westper and others linked to addresses on West McMillan Mulberry Central and similar streets, indicating inquests and medical conditions such as tuberculosis nephritis and stomach disease.
Bryant was appointed receiver yesterday for Mooriman and John Company, builders and brokers, in Judge Cosgrove’s Common Pleas Court on complaint by William John. The cause cited is lack of cash and creditor pressure.
Five Youngstown Ohio postoffice clerks named J B Watson Howard Holla Wells Chief Brown were arrested on charges of stealing United States mails valued at 4160. The clerks pleaded not guilty at arraignment before US Commissioner Gilmer with bonds set at 500 each. Inspector William Moore led the investigation.
John Skelton Williams was confirmed by the Senate as comptroller of currency and notified to the President for immediate commission. The process passed without awaiting two executive sessions to permit a reconsideration motion.
A list of marriage licenses shows couples including August Ehret of Freeman Avenue and Mery Kobler of Hindel Avenue, along with other pairs: John Mulroney and Colyer, Beatrice Lederle and Katharine, Edward Brans and Mae, and pairs involving Werner, Davis, McDine, and additional partners, spanning several streets and cities.
U S students Annette Phillips Jean Taylor Oscar Lee Chauncey Rowland Lyon and Arlington Perry were elected to the student tribunal at Cincinnati University.
A series of birth notices lists infants born to multiple couples at various addresses including 1126 Belvedere Street 718 Donners Lane 1101 Boy Street 670 Central Avenue and 172 Central Avenue. Names include Kraus Molker Jobe Richmond Beberrer and others with parental pairs such as Henry K and Bilbeth Kraus Leo and Eva Molker and Charles and Mamye Richmond.
The Red ticket won the Main Street Merchants Association election. A. G. Rist was re elected state president and Rieing became vice president with William Biedenbender Jr as secretary and W Strautmann as treasurer. The Blue ticket names the new executive committee. A banquet is planned for February with Mayor Splexel invited. Installation will occur at the banquet.
Five year old Eleanor Roschberg was struck on the head by a falling advertising sign on July 26 1912 as she entered the family home at Eighth and Big Top streets Covington. A petition seeks 7000 damages against Dolly Varden Chocolate Company and the Dilts Station Publicity Company filed in Common Pleas Court yesterday.
Willam Collins of 854 Poplar Street East Indianapolis was struck by an express wagon at Fourth and Vine. He sustained a deep scalp gash and was taken to Betts Street Hospital. his condition is not serious.
Christ Shoemaker was treated for a broken nose after saying a Cross Town car conductor struck him. Patrolman Beal took him to Dr. Guetner’s office at Vine and McMillan Streets for treatment.
President expresses no sign of business trouble and cites confidence in the economy. He denies advocating railroad freight rate increases and explains his aim in urging Congress to form a trade commission to ease industrial adjustment. The tariff is credited with stimulating business, and his message goes to the printer and will be delivered to Congress tomorrow.
The funeral of Mrs. Barnardina Jaine Hebaut of Elberon avenue and Mt. Hope road used twelve pallbearers to bear the coffin. Weighing nearly 350 pounds, a special coffin was needed and a truck ferried the casket from the cart at the street edge on a steep embankment.
Hyde Park Business Club schedules a country fair in Town Hall on February 12 and 14 to raise funds for a new piano at Hyde Park Library. President Charlies Weber appoints a 60 member committee led by Mr. Myers Y. Cooper to organize the event featuring a poultry show a baby show and a horse race with attendees in costume.
Clifford Leak age 26 of 106 Elder Street a driver for John Clark suffered back injuries after a southbound Sixth Street car No 10 struck his wagon yesterday. He was taken home by Auto Patrol 4.
William Oppitz 24 of 1026 Mound Street told Chief of Detectives he was chloroformed and held in his room since Friday. Detectives Bockman and Ottoway investigated and found his story unfounded.
Seventh district police were informed last night of a burglary in St Leger fata Woodburn and Gilbert avenues. Nellie Riskin reported $85 stolen from her trunk and Mrs George W Drury lost a gold lere after entry was made through an unlocked ground floor window.
Lineman Fred Kendelberger resigns from the Fire Alarm Telegraph after sending notice to Safety Director Homes. He had been due to take the civil service exam for qualification but chose to realign his career instead.
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