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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1914

Page

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Mayor ignores Klein charge against Police Chief Copelan

Attorney Nicholas Klein accused Chief Copelan of interfering with a garment workers strike and sought dismissal. Mayor Spiegel denied receiving any communication and criticized Klein for leaking the letter. Klein and Dr Boris D Hiegen disputed with Bogen Klein calling the allegations contemptible and Ridney Pritz of the Jewish settlement defending their group.

Bogen Klein Boris D. Hiegen Jewish Settlement Bogen Klein Ridney Pritz Sehd Kigin

French Consul General Shot by Tangier Cook

Tangier January twenty third Special Cable reports Cheviander de Val drome French Consul General killed today by a native cook employed by the diplomat. The official, appointed to Tangier in 1911, was about to be made minister plenipotentiary. The cook, angered by remarks about his work, fired a revolver in the guests filled reception, wounding then killing the consul before being arrested.

Tangier Cheviander de Valdrome Tt Cook Valdrome M. Luret

Chief Copelan Should Be Retained, City News

An editorial defense of Chief Copelan argues against his dismissal amid labor unrest criticisms. It credits Copelan with fairness, reduced crime, and department strength under Mayor Spiegel, urging officials to dismiss unproven charges as politics or malice.

Copelan Copelaw Op Hissmen Spiegel

Tango Teaches and Courts Mixed Feelings at Vassar

Vassar College plans daily tango teas taught by Miss Mary Swain Wagher amid campus excitement and faculty mixed reviews. The move sparks moral concerns among some professors as plans unfold during leadership transitions at the college.

Poughkeepsi Vassar Mary Swain Wagher Rutherford Poughkeepsie V Castle

Tragic Love Trio Haunts Aledo Murder Case

Julia Flake breaks into tears recalling the killing plot with her stepfather Robert Higgins and her lover Bob. She admits she planned with Higgins to kill her mother and says she would undo the act if possible. The case unfolds as prosecutors view Julia as a human being rather than a preco cious fiend amid a North Henderson funeral scandle.

Aledo Julia Flake Robert Higgins Bob Julia Wvilen D.5 Lorimer Wilson Mrs. Higgins Long Country Ewains Rob

Girl Victim of Gas to Resume Old Route

Julia Sommer an 18 year old maid died by asphyxiation when rubber tubing broke and filled her room with gas. The VineNorwood street cars will resume the old route over Sherman avenue in West Norwood today as street improvements allow one side of the track to be used.

Fort Wayne Julia Sommer Sherman Avenue West Norwood

New Picture of Gioelets in Divorce Suit Stuns Society

The article shows Mrs. Robert Goelet and her family amid divorce proceedings in Newport. It highlights Elsie Whelan as the bride and notes Goelet’s prominent status in New York society, with references to his son Ogden and other aristocratic connections. The piece emphasizes societal shock despite anticipation.

Gioelets Robert Goelet Ogden Newport Rt.es Elsie Whelan Philadelphia Wayne Harvard

Urge City Officials to Push Canal Work

City leaders press for rapid canal abolition and preliminary steps toward project start. W Edwards of the Business Men's Club endorses immediate negotiations with water power leaseholders to clear the way for drainage and improvements. Dieterich of the Chamber of Commerce urges prompt action on Main Street canal work despite assessment timing.

Arcericat Spiegel Re. W. Edwards Business Men's Clu George F. Dieterig Chamber of Commerce Dom

Attempts on British Prince Derailed by Police

A man identified as Berith Jon Angdman, 23, and Leopold Balomon, 96, tried to stab Prince Frederick William of Germany as he prepared to board a car. The assailant lunged but was overpowered by a duty officer as police arrived.

Amerie Berith Jon Angdman I Leopold Balomon Crea Fred

Big Stick Gone From Roosevelt Village Mystery

The Roosevelt village reports the theft of a ceremonial big stick meant for a raffle. Detectives search area as locals recall the stick arrived late and was kept as a souvenir after prior plans faltered. The stick disappeared after being moved from hall to gate box to a bank area and then Edward Laton’s home.

Roonnevelt Board of Trade Edward Roosevelt Laton

United States Ships Move as Haiti Crisis Deepens

American policy faces test as gunboat Maskeville redeploys from Port au Prince to Cape Haitien amid revolution in Haiti. Montan a cruiser ordered from Guacanayabo Bay to Port Au Prince to protect foreign interests. Bond interests tied to a French German American funded railroad, with a February interest due date and fears of a victorious revolution hindering payment.

Americén Washington Montana Guacanayabo Bay Cuba Au Prince Mayti Madinon Smith Mexico

Two men held for alleged fraud in Jacksonville case

Special to The American from Jacksonville Florida reports Dr James T Langhead of Terre Haute Indiana detained as a witness against Hollie Kennedy and Louis Levinson accused by police of attempting to defraud by tapping wires. Langhead allegedly drew $2000 from his bank to gamble and involved Jacksonville and Terre Haute police.

Jacksonville Fla James T. Langhead Terre Haute Ind Hollié Kennedy

Dayton Firemen Battle Blazes Aided By Waite

City launches rapid response as Dayton firemen fight three structure fires including a factory blaze with action by City Manager Waite taking personal charge of the department amid multiple buildings menaced and smoke heavy in the downtown area.

Dayton Waite

Large City Fire Destroys Several Plants and Mills

Daytons ambrivan and several factories faced a devastating blaze in which four dozen fire companies fought to save the north end of the city. Losses top $155000 to $160000 with Amperican Pure Spice and Coffee Co and Gaus Machinery Co among the hard hit. City Manager Waite led efforts directing companies to protect timber piles and the remaining plants while civic meetings followed the crisis.

Ambrivan Dayton Sidane Phengta Gemity Sremanther I. de Stockslager Bom. Waite City 4Higinesr Cimcitinati Requarth Lumber Company Monument Avenue Tik. Peloo First Street Waileattechock Mettingn Wiflely Atene S. J. Metogmich Gaus Machinery Company Amperican Pure Spite and Coffee Company

Woman sought in death of Alma Zink at home

Alma Zink 21 of 2861 Victor Street died at her home in a case police call peritonitis. Investigators seek a Hungarian woman who allegedly performed medical treatment. Coroner Feertmeyer and Constable Stagnaro direct the inquiry with Dr Charles Stammel to hold a postmortem. The girl had planned an appointment with the Hungarian woman on Saturday but was too ill to leave.

Alma Zink Victor Street Feertmeyer Dh. Charles Stammel Baturdey

Government moves to curb tobacco trade in Germany

The Berlin dispatch says the government pursues drastic measures with secrecy to control cigarette and tobacco concerns. Reports from Munich describe searches of factories and shops of deniers in Bavaria as part of a broad plan to bring the trade under the tobacco trust.

Berlin Munich BaVariia Tobacco Trust

Miner ship captain reports disordered gear in gale voyage

The American Miner reports heavy gales during the first four days after leaving New York on January 16. The liner sings for aid at Plymouth as it passes the port today, with the vessel stated to be not under control and its steering gear disarranged.

Eaegewapg Plymouth Paul New York Contrel Vemiel

Weather Outlook Across Midwest and Nearby States

Weather advisories show rain and colder trends across Ohio Indiana and Kentucky with intermittent showers in Cincinnati and vicinity. Colder tonight expected in Indiana, Kentucky and parts of West Virginia with some rain possible and easing by tomorrow.

Cincinnati Vicinity Ohio Kentucky Indiana West Virginia

Investigation of Solons to Begin Monday by House Committee

Jan 23 Columbus reports first batch of witnesses to be called in a bipartisan probe into the rights of certain Democratic members to retain their seats. The semiannual committee, appointed by Speaker Swain, comprises Democrats Progressive and Republican members. Kramer, Etling, and Williamis are named as strong party men. Coulter and Williams are noted as regular Democrats. Continged on Page T1.

Cohan Columbus Ghis Wiro Pevial House Swain Orate Progressive Kramer Oi Richigud Alton Filline Wayne Peniocen Ve Eatter Lucas Williamis Repattican Hoffman Otritont Sime Coulter Wreel Williars Bott Mary

Eludes Captor During Escape Across International Border

An American soldier evaded his captor, Warren J. Prine, deputy marshal of Phoenix, after a dinner. He slipped out the back of a restaurant and crossed the international boundary about two hundred feet away, leaving the bill unpaid as the pursuit ended.

Strikes Forecast by Autos Unions in Cincinnati Area

Attorney Nicholies Klein says local unions dating back forty years have mobilized quietly and about 9 500 workers have joined the effort. Organizers demand wage hikes and improved conditions, with a strike possible if their demands are not met.

Tvachiiste Cindintats Nicholies Klein Jomtae Anton Klein Pen Ernie Ex

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nicholas Klein Spiegel Lastight William Cope- Jan Ladies Garment Workers Union Pe Cien Keidel Hls Henry 7. Thunt Cash Stichi Paician Moore de Earl of Peter Goelet Laura Balser Idant Wilhelmina Sghter Drewel Philass Roxburghe Undereves the Canal ‘Site Pringe Freeport II San Vilage Fenough Pettit Hayts Americas Liner Ophelia Solons
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