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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1914
Page
1
Ophelia reports a sensational claim about a girl allegedly targeted by a wealthy man. The piece mixes insinuation with weather notes forecasting cold, rain or snow across Ohio Kentucky West Virginia Indiana and surrounding regions.
A Laurel Street resident questioned by police over a suicide note found on a Suspension Bridge triggered an investigation. Four patrolmen were suspended by Chief Copelan after visits to a West Seventh Street room and off duty drinking with women. Detected handwriting matched letters to ex mayor Hunt, suggesting links to the case.
President Wilson replies to Emperor William thanking him for his greetings via the new trans Atlantic radio station at Riveso Germany. He notes the message and praises the step toward closer communication between the United States and Germany.
David Brown of Eagle White Lead Company filed an appeal in Common Pleas Court challenging an Industrial Commission ruling that he was not injured on the job. He alleges he was hurt while at work and seeks action against the employer.
The body of a man found at 205 West Sixth Street was identified at Coroner Foertmeyer’s inquest as Richard Wethers of Covington. Witness William said he struck Wethers when threatened with a knife.
William Taylor a United States mint employee was locked inside a basement money vault in Philadelphia. Mechanics drilled a hole through thick walls while rescuers freed him about an hour later. The air tight vault stored millions in gold and auto opens at eight o clock this evening.
In Columbus Ohio a banking bill passed the Senate and moved to the House amid strong debate over federal reserve integration and bank trusteeship. Provisions included state banks as potential trustees and administrators, with opposition from lawyers and concerns about rushing the measure. Additional bills on agriculture education and school standards also advanced.
Three hundred mothers and fathers attended at George F. Bands School and formed Sand's Neighbors Social Center under Frank Moore. Dr J. Layton led the meeting with songs and reports from the organization committee. officers elected include President Mrs Charles Dittimer, Vice President Mrs Walter Strothman, Secretary Frank Beebe, and Treasurer William Thie.
Judge David Davie of Norwood formally announced his intention to seek the Republican nomination for governor this fall. He supports home rule tax assessor selection by the people the initiative and referendum and cutting down government.
Police hold Mrs. Mus Herrett and Jacob Verret in connection with the death of Millie Herrell found slain in her home at 710 Mound Street. Letters left at the scene are aiding detectives in Kentucky advancement of the case.
Police trace connections to multiple victims including Mrs Geiger and Mary Hawtrey. Investigators list possible suspects and denote bodies found in three locations while noting undetermined links to Alma Steinewe and others in a spree attributed to the same assailant.
W Kesley Schoepf president of the traction company says the city should not fund a subway along the canal bed. He proposes a loop system built and operated by a public service firm with city revenue from canal rentals, aiming to start work next spring if water leases are abrogated or bought.
A 17 year old, Emma Weidheimer of 2709 Krating Road, was arrested after buying about 500 dollars worth of silk kimonos and rose goods on shop credit. Detective Sherwood Veumera reported the case tied to James A. Gee, with the juvenile court to hear the matter. The girl confessed the idea came from a friend whose name she would not disclose.
In New York, Sylecero the Sicilian was found guilty in four minutes of attempting to dynamite a tenement house housing 25 families. He faces a sentence tomorrow, with a potential 40 year term. The brief verdict set a record for jury deliberations in a major criminal case.
Washington officials indicate the United States will maintain a firm stance in the Japan dispute as immigration policy and treaty relations face new pressures. The administration weighs Mexico and Canada factors while pursuing a potential agreement with Japan to ease tensions. The House hearing on the California immigration bill is postponed with a vote deferred to next week.
The appointment to fill the city engineer position vacated by J Wy Net is undecided. Mayor Spiegel stated a competitive examination may be held to fill the vacancy.
Special to The American Shelbyville Indiana reports a man identified as John Grimes 644 Richland Street Cincinnati attempted suicide by stepping in front of a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train late afternoon. He was pulled from under the wheels and survived. Police say he had earlier indicated intent to kill himself and to go to Indianapolis.
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