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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1914

Page

9

Volcanic Eruption Devastates Japanese Towns

The Japanese island volcano near Sakura Jima continues to belch ash with pumice showers. Nine villages, including Sekura Iina, are burned out of eighteen. 20 000 residents need relief. In Kagoshima city 18 dead, 87 seriously wounded, 71 wounded, 36 houses destroyed, and many structures damaged. Refugees are returning and schools plan reopening amid improving order.

New York Kagoshima Sakura-Jima Kimoteu Alra Sekura-Iina Kagrahima

Gold tooth helps trap Detroit barber wanted in Toledo

Detectives nabbed William Wathers, 26, of Detroit, in a restaurant after a tip described his distinctive gold tooth. He faced a Toledo larceny charge from a Detroit woman who claimed he lured her to Toledo with marriage talk. Detectives Shearwood and Schaefer tailed him after receiving the description. The suspect admitted the Toledo warrant.

William Wathers Detroit Mich Wathers Toledo Ohio Shearwood Schaefer

President Wilson Nominates Cleveland Appraiser and Postmasters

Special to The American reveals President Wilson’s plan to nominate Joseph Perecinski for United States Appraiser of Merchandise in Cleveland and to send a slate of postmaster nominations, including Charles Betz in Baltimore and Amatatz Pandora among others, signaling a pivotal party fight in Cleveland and broader patronage moves.

Washington PD. C Wilson Cleveland Joseph Perecinski United States Merchandise Senate Obie Charles J. Betz Baltimore FPD Amatatz Pandora Frank N. Henry Atwater John M. Francis Cada Richard M. Allison Cam Samuel Eichenbaum Corning WN. Sryson Hiram Jacob M. Ridenour Junction City Freda M. Smith Lowwiville T H. Code Mentor William R. Fos Perry Harry @. Licuroo Cyrenius C. Hughes

Searles Files Defense in Divorce Alimony Case

In New York Jan 22 Edward Searles through attorney Horace Warner of Rochester filed in the county clerk's office an affidavit defending a suit by his former wife Minute 3 Searles alleging accrued alimony of 1200 dollars annually. He asserts the divorce was provable with his wife and contests further payments.

New York Edward Searles Horace Warner Rochester Minute 3 Searles

Judge vows jury in contempt case against Fulworth Garment workers

Judge Oppenheimer of the Superior Court said he would impanel a jury to try contempt charges against three former Fulworth Garment employees. They are accused of addressing a strike breaker after a injunction forbidding interference with strikers. Attorneys for the garment force will protest the jury.

Oppenheimer Superior Court Fulworth Garment Company Ary

Little Sisters seek court approval to mortgage Hamilton property

The Little Sisters of the Poor of St Francis asked the Dominion Pleas Court yesterday for permission to mortgage a Hamilton real estate deal valued at $360,000 to fund construction of St Elisabeth's Hospital in Coying.

Little Sisters of the Poor M. Francis Dominion Pleas Court Hamilton St. Elisabeth's Hospital Coying

Twins Head Scientific Leaders Tie to Two Associations

In Washington meetings of the American Association for Labor Legislation and the American Political Science Association, twin brothers headed each group. Dr W F Willoughby of Springfield University led one, while his brother Dr A Willoughby of Johns Hopkins led the other.

American Association For Labor Legislation American Political Science Association Tather Washington de. W. FF. Willoughby S Rintetoy University A.illoughby Johns Hopkins University

Blamed Domestic Woes On Insurance Agent Trial Shown

In Municipal Court Charles L Ulrich of 2418 Hussave nir faces charges of abusing his family. His wife testified that Ulrich forged her name on life policies after an insurance agent told him he could not afford a policy for their six children. The company physician was called to examine the children, and Ulrich’s wife said he had been drinking. The defense said Ulrich’s pledge was a factor in the case.

Charles L. Ulrich Hussavenir Thrica Vis Ulrich Jule Alexander

Oil Distilling Plant Seeks Site in Ohio Region

Pinetinali promises a new industry with an oil distilling plant to produce gasoline stronger than current brands at similar or lower cost. The plant will be a branch of a large company, with sites submitted in several cities. A location will be chosen in a few days, aiming to employ many workers and serve as a distributing center for Ohio and surrounding states.

Pinetinali Ite Ohio

Ohio National Guard Responds to Army Critique

Major Robert Hubler of the First Ohio Infantry defends the state militia against Brigadier General A L Mills claims that most of the estate militia is unfit for welfare. Hubler asserts the Ohio National Guard meets requirements with proper equipment and drills, citing the First Regiment's capable shooting and potential superiority under training.

United States A. L. Mills Millitary Affairs Robert Hubler Flest Ohio Infantry Ohio National Guard Wei Pemebi

May Get New Plant for Light Electric Motor Cars

Negotiations began yesterday through the Chamber of Commerce to establish in the city a factory that will manufacture light electric motor cars at a price far lower than existing electric vehicles. The promoter is an experienced vehicle builder who has spent years developing a lighter electric car.

Chamber of Commerce

Elmwood Place water contract hearing set for Monday

An open hearing of the ways and means committee will discuss the new Elmwood Place water contract Monday at 10 AM. Residents urged the hearing before the contract is finalized.

Elmwood Place Ways and Means Com Elmwood

Plan to Drain and Reuse City Canal Contested by Boosters

Readers are urged to submit suggestions to The American contest editor at 122 East Seventh Street. Proposals must fit under 200 words and discuss financing an interurban project, canal removal, and bed reuse. City officials weigh authority to issue bonds. City Solicitor doubts such power, while agreeing canal drainage and bed use are desirable, timing contingent on funding and official decisions.

the American Fast Seventh Street City

Elizabethan costume fan and canal transit plan writer a Cincinnati reader

Raymond Pranks advocates eliminating the Miami and Erie Canal in Cincinnati by converting the canal route into a rapid transit loop with an interurban railway. He proposes arches over the canal, trees along the banks, and routes from Hartwell to College Hill and Mt Healthy to connect outlying suburbs with the business district. He cites health, growth, and accessibility benefits.

Cincinnati Hartwell Ce Ciy Rapid Trenaic College HY Mt. Healthy Westwood Raymond

Canal Nuisance Move Aims at City Transit Revamp

Otto Armleder urges canal removal and boulevard on its site to fund a shared rapid transit loop through College Hill Westwood and Mitchell Avenue. He favors leasing canal rights to a competing operator, not the Cincinnati Traction Co, and proposes priorities for timing earnings and city revenue. Mayor Spiegel remains noncommittal on a boulevard or rapid transit plan.

Elm Walnut Streets College Hill Westwood Mitchell Avenue Norwood Jover Tro Southern Railroad Cincinnati Traction Company Spiegel

Coroner to Probe Two Deaths in City

Coroner Foertmeyer will investigate the deaths of John Stab 66 of 2732 West Sixth Street an employee of the Fleischmann Company who fell dead near his home and Grace Bennett 34 found dead in bed by her son Albert at their West Sixth Street residence Officials suspect heart failure in Stab but details on Mrs Bennett are unclear with bruising noted.

Foertmeyer John Stab West Sixth Street Fleischmann Company Grace Bennett Albert West Firth T Stab Rosas Bennett

After Tax Dodgers

County assessors will present cases of several alleged tax dodgers to Prosecutor Pogue for grand jury consideration. One accused firm reportedly filed a $70,000 stock report last year and carries a $500,000 fire insurance claim.

Pogue

Mother weeps in court as Raleigh Cavanaugh convicted

In Judge Gormans Common Pleas Court yesterday a jury found Raleigh Cavanaugh guilty of cutting to kill Walter Bryant. His mother cried loudly in the courtroom until a court attendant quieted her.

Raleigh Cavanaugh

Linville Files Bankruptcy In U S District Court

William J Linville a traveling salesman yesterday filed a petition in the United States District Court declaring debts totaling 42427.18 with no assets. The move puts the firm in financial jeopardy as creditors seek recovery.

William J’. Linville Verterday United States District Court Linville

Vocational Training For Women Is Urged

Dr. Charles W. Dabney of Cincinnati University urged vocational training for women at a university event. He argued women should be educated for self support beyond home making, including chemists, engineers, health inspectors, and hospital roles, with equal pay for equal work.

Harriet Favior Epton Chub Chartes Chacinnati University Marketpadl University Dabney Um Club Bhovelagat Cincinnati University Cincinnati Hospital Agit Airaés

Suit by broker against Baldwin Locomotive president dismissed

George H. Robinson filed for 599060 in commissions from Baldwin Locomotive Works president Allis B. Johnson. Judge Hahn dismissed the case in U S District Court after four days of trial, with Hand expressing regret and noting remaining testimony adverse to the defendants.

New York George H. Robinson Allis B. Johnson Baldwin ‘Locomotive ‘Works Baldwin Works Ji Hahn United States Bawa Hand

Two Settlements in Probate Court Over Fatal Auto Crash

Stewart Shillito paid administrator William Laigenberger $500 for the death of William Luxenberger Sr. who was struck by Shillito's car. X. M. Beazaty paid Elke Mann $200 for a broken leg in a separate auto accident settlement.

Stewart Shillito William Laigenberger William Luxenberger, Sr Shillito X. M. Beazaty Elke Mann Limam Automobile Accidass

Interurban plan proposals for canal, stations, and boulevard drive

Charles Henry Floht proposes a comprehensive interurban system with a canal drainage plan from Mitchell Avenue to a central basin, a buried top boulevard drive, and multiple stations including Brighton and Cummins points. He suggests using existing tracks with tolls, converting hospital sites into a junction and freight hub, and installing boulevard lamps and green plots for aesthetics.

Ime At &Il Ales Brighton Cummins Eearpaheet Plum Fegight Charles Henry Floht East Blair Avenue

Deportation of Italian Immigrant Triage Noted

Report cites a police inspector in Cincinnati likely to deport an Italian immigrant and his wife Cicotti and their three children. The group reportedly traveled from Canada with a lab front joining a party in Paris and Genoa in September.

Thora Npelnnati Tialiany Cicotti Pary

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