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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1914
Page
2
House committees plan hearings on anti trust measures expanding Sherman act scope. Provisions limit corporate directorships and empower a new trade commission with ten thousand dollar salaries and broad investigative powers. The bills define unlawful restraints and specify penalties and injunctive relief.
The United Mine Workers adopted a resolution calling for public ownership of coal mines and rejected a Socialist proposal to commit the union to political activity. The action was announced today in Indianapolis.
Special to The American reports that $4.5 million in gold was shipped from England to Mexico City via the Norwegian steamer Pyeti on January 3. Two Bank of England representatives, Eric D. and Henry J. Boulnin, carried the money. only Boulnin returned to Mobile with two baggage receipts.
The Mutual Film Corporation screened Mexican episodes at its New York offices. Francisco Madero and family watched as General Pancho Villa and aides rode across the screen. a remark revealed Raoul Madero fought with Villa, prompting a family exchange about past dangers.
Secretary of State Bryan denies at a White House briefing that the arms embargo was to be removed to aid revolutions in northern Mexico. The War Department orders American troops to protect Otto Winter, ranch manager near Nuevo Laredo, from Federal and Constitutional forces and reports indicate a constitutionalist victory in Colima.
The Japanese Embassy released a formal policy statement in Washington on January 22. Baron Makimo explained Japan sent a cruiser to Mexico to safeguard the lives and property of about 3 000 Japanese subjects amid Mexican disturbances. He expressed hope peace would return soon.
The Burns Court and Clan of Cincinnati marks Robert Burns 155th birthday with a musical at the Odeon next Monday. Notables include Miss Anna Stephen, Miss Elizabeth Merson, Mr. W L Cockburn, Mr. John Young, Mr. James Fox and Mrs. Sidney Kaufman. The committee lists A J Buchanan and others guiding the program.
At the annual board meeting held at the home on East Walnut Hill the officers read their reports and praised the ongoing fundraising effort led by Lily Agnew Stewart. Admissions numbered eight for the year, with six deaths among residents, while notable donations included $2,500 from Mr. White and $1,009 from Milton Adler.
Columbus dispatch reports Representative Herbert Bigelow of Cincinnati arrived in the legislature and stirred administration leaders. His appearance raises tensions with ultra radical Democrats and mildly insurgent readers as an amendment to the flood bill challenges water power rights amid flood-prevention efforts.
A move to urge Governor Cox to send a new message proposing a home rule school bill failed in Columbus today. The measure would let home rule cities shape school boards and their numbers and selection. State Senator Carl Friebelin drafted the bill for cities with home rule status.
Five officers from the United States Military Academy and three women in their party were injured in a coasting accident at West Point. Mrs George Vidmer, wife of a cavalry captain, was the most seriously hurt and J G Steese suffered a broken leg.
Memphis dispatch reports W. L. Wells of Cincinnati elected secretary of the Hardwood Manufacturers' Association of the United States. Other officers named include H Himmelberger of Cape Girardeau as president and B B Burns of Huntington as first vice president. The convention closed this evening.
The American Association delays the season as Chicago Federal Leaguers prepare to hold talks at North Side grounds. Cubs figures face nerves over players and contracts as federals push for summer play while negotiations continue.
In a caucus, House Democrats vote to instruct the rules committee to report favorably a resolution by Representative McDonald of Michigan calling for a special investigation of the strike in Calumet’s copper region and a similar Colorado Democrat measure.
Washington report states the mines committee will favor bills urged by Secretary Lane on radium lands. Testimony suggests if remaining ore-bearing lands are withdrawn from entry it would hinder development and could seal off access to carnotite areas.
Moore of 185 West Ninth Street was robbed of his overcoat while sleeping on a bench in the City Mall corridor outside City Hall. A man claiming to be a city official took the coat. the police are seeking the suspect.
A four-charging estate case with conspiracy grand larceny and malfeasance in office targets eight contractors seven state officials and two corporations. John A. Hennessy led probe into $810 000 electric road bid, finding $69000 missing in materials and prompting indictments of Suffolk Construction Co four of its members and two highway officials. William W Hubbard linked to Murphy politics in Suffolk.
A teenage girl in Newport, Mamie Maddox reporting, accused two men in York Street margon of posing as Edward Stevens agents from a detective agency tied to a ministerial group. Sheriff Goster jailed them in Kenton county on charges from the Newport incident after a 12 o'clock Wednesday assault at Fourth and York.
Special note from The Americas: January 22 reports the Senate foreign relations committee favorably on Henry M. Pingel of Illinois publisher of Fleet Journal as Ambassador. Democratic Senators criticized but Republicans abstained. committee chair Bacon led criticism. Nomination to be sent to the Senate at first executive session, likely tomorrow.
Mike Fuaro aged 21 of 214 West Front Street accidentally shot himself in the left hand and leg while cleaning a revolver last night. The bullet penetrated his hand and lodged near the wrist before being removed at City Hospital.
The American Hadepet reports that Jan 22 the garrison commander Fekete issued a warning restricting slit skirts at military functions. He orders all military men to inform their families and guests that slit skirts are not permitted and propriety must be upheld.
Detectives Ecker and Arrested a man alleged to be Jalan, 23, a Syrian of 11 Morris Street Brooklyn, for a jewelry theft at 230 Went Sixth Street. The suspect confessed. cuff links found on him matched the victim's property. He gave names Petro Sitlengermaan and Charile Anderson. He allegedly tried to lure Moore into an unoccupied part of a building and returned for a second attempt. Police aided by residents identified him. he surrendered after detectives aimed pistols at him.
The Chalk toeme of the Cincinnati Art Club at Eighth and Race Street is undergoing a transformation for a Saturday night stage entertainment. The scene will feature an old-time dime museum display with posters on walls and curios, including a skeleton and other figures. Music, monologues, and acts are planned. show starts at eight and runs until midnight.
St Joseph's Young Men's Beneficent Society will hold its regular monthly meeting at St Joseph's school on Twe atreet. Cantons Sunday evening, January 25.
New York dispatch reports jurors continue examining the Sulzer conspiracy claims. Sulzer testified that he was ousted as governor due to a plot and discussed visits by Gaffney to Stewart seeking 150000 for fake canal contracts.
Annui ty Association will hold January 24 at Woodward High to elect officers. Rival candidates include Arthur Jones and Otterman for treasurer and trustee. Minnie W Helman for corresponding secretary and trustee. directors to elect four. Nominees include Matilda Armstrong, Gusse Deppe, Sylvia Bwiin, Altice H Hirst, Florence McNamara, Margaret W Rennick, George F Braun, and Fred W Dearness.
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