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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1914

Page

2

Heroism on the Monroe as Nantucket rams through fog

The Nantucket collides with the Monroe in heavy fog near Cape Charles. Captain Johnson orders women and children to safety as crew and stewards rescue passengers, with Oscar Merkins and Oscar Perkine cited for bravery. Passengers report neutral, calm actions and lifeboats limited by list, while Mrs. Rollins and others recount their peril and rescue.

Aes Piven Sul Edutgra i Waten Thominion Steamship Company Norfolk Monroe Leks Pode API Capes New York Cape ‘Charles Nantucket Monroe Aptain Johnson Ingineer Oscar’ Perkine Ighasen Sod Gaal H Y Dominicnine Ferdinand J. Kuehn Alife T. R. Harrington Bridgeport Jon

Missing man sought after City Hospital discharge

Worl K. Bourda of Gallimore is being sought by the Department of Charities and Corrections after a check to pay his train fare home disappeared. He was ill, sent to City Hospital, then released to the Municipal lodging house and vanished with the check.

Worl K. Bourda of. Gallimore Department of Charities and Correction Tran

Militant Not Tortured In Prison Says Bishop Report

The Bishop of London said Miss Peace, held in Holloway, is not being tortured and may be released. Home Secretary McKinnon noted harm not covered by act but offered advice for release if she vows to refrain from crime. The bishop's inquiry aimed to address suffragette fears about mistreatment.

London Holloway Bos McKettin Miss Peace Misa Peace Iniuite Euffrdgettes Min

Fire at Grottige Young home investigated after attempted arson

Fire officials and detectives probed an attempt to burn a Grottige Young residence on Eastern Avenue. A lantern was found burning atop a stack of books in the cellar, nearly reaching the rafters before water extinguished the blaze. Young, awakened by noises, could offer no motive or suspects.

Grottige Young Eastern Avenué Asierp. Young

School Tax Increase Proposed by Board of Education

The board endorses a plan to raise taxes for school funding. A convention in Lodihs discusses increasing appropriations aimed at expanding the district budget and appointing a budget commission member in each county. Unclear names and places are noted, with a legislative committee set to review resolutions.

Cotman Ohio Scheok Budget ‘Commission

Fortune Left for Horses In Will of Deceased Land Owner

The will of a deceased land owner named Dizony leaves sixty thousand dollars to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals on the condition it builds an asylum for decrepit horses. Dizony’s next of kin plan to contest the will.

Jenna Dizony Dizeny

Plan Prohibition Rally At Central Christian Church

A prohibition rally will be held Thursday night February 6 at Central Christian Church under the Hamilton County Women's Temperance Union and the Union Club of Greater Cincinnati. Speaker Lillian M. Philips of Niagara Falls will discuss The Problem of Today. Rev. Robert Watson will give an address. Bishop W. Fr. Anderson will preside.

Central Christian Church Hamiliton County Women's Temperance Union Uion Club Greater Chaitnatt Lillian M. Philps Niagara Falls Robert Watson Fr. Anderson

Unclear Report On John Grimes Death By Train

Relatives of John Grimes at 932 Weel Court said they had no new information from Shelbyville about his death besides official notification that he was killed by a train Thursday night. They doubt the deceased is Grimes due to previous false reports and give little credence to the theory of self harm.

Charles Lawrence Vill Gerond Rollins New York Rolliw Wes Nantucket Warreening John Grimes Weel Court Shelbyville Grimes Tang

DETECTIVE SEEKS CHECK WRITER AFTER FRAUD REPORTS

Detective Chief Ryen detained several detectives to search for a man who passed worthless checks on multiple businesses. Reports include a $14.50 check for Hallman Motor Car Co on Blue Rock and Hamilton avenues and two additional complaints from the same man.

Ryen Hee Hallman Motor Car Company Blue Rock Hamilton Avenue

Woman Struck by Auto In Carthage On Main Avenue

Metilda Bourlend of Kimwood was bruised when knocked down by Max Fiex’s car at seventy third and Main. She was taken to Dr. Fox’s office at 340 Main Avenue and later sent home.

Metilda Bourlend Canal and Welnut Kimwood Max Fiex

Mayor proposes six member committee on five cent fare

Mayor Henry Clausing of Bimwood said he will appoint a six member committee to confer with Ohio Traction to obtain a Breccent tere for the town.

Henry Clausing Bimwood Ohio Traction

Rebels Strike in Mexico Amidst Torreon Preparations

Letters from El Paso report large rebel activity around Torreon as forces led by Pascual Oreste and Mareéio Caraveo evacuate 600 men after a federal rout near Ojitaes. Hidden mines and fortifications are said to be being built, signaling a major forthcoming battle.

Mexico Torreon Lenetale Pascual Oreste Mareéio Caraveo Ojitaes el Paso Baitillo Louis Terrazas, Jr Terrazas Terrazas, Jr Banco Manero Chihuehue

England Seeks Action as Wilson Pressures Mexico Policy

The London Saturday Review argues Wilson's policy pressures Britain to act in Mexico, praising U S actions to uphold financial and industrial order while warning against a prolonged stalemate that could lead to chaos, urging Britain to respond without provoking financial catastrophe.

London The Saturday Review United States Mexico Wilson Great Britain Et America Huerta Britain Washineton

Japan Gives Proof of Its Friendship

Japanese Minister to Mexico and the commander of the cruiser Iyo Ma in Mexican waters paid a formal call on Nelson OShaughnessy in Mexico City to emphasize friendship with the United States. The visit, in uniform, aimed to present a ceremonial message and improve light on Mexico relations amid rumors of U S Japanese tensions.

Washington Mexico Uni United States Mexican Nelson O'Shaughnessy Alsy Mexico City

Dr Ball to Speak on Great Artists and Auatemists

Dr J M Ball of St Louis will lecture at the Experimental Research Laboratory of the Natural History Society on Great Artist and Famous Auartists tonight. The talk is open to the public. The society plans Saturday night lectures on vivisection and related subjects.

J. M. Ball St. Louis B. M. Ricketts Natural History Society

Auto axle breaks on Reading road injures driver

A car owned and driven by William Moerlein of the Brewing company suffered a broken axle on Reading road yesterday. The front wheels dislodged and the body dropped to the ground, throwing Moerlein from the vehicle and injuring one arm. He blamed an obstruction on the road for the accident.

William Moerlein Wre. Brewing Company Reading Road Moerlein

Social Unrest Topic Titled in Dr Bunton Lecture

Dr George W Bunton of Covington Kentucky will speak on The Social Unrest a Disease before the Young Men's Christian Association Sunday afternoon. It marks the first in a series of lectures at the institution by the speaker.

George W. Bunton Covington Young Men's Christian Association Bunton

Automobile collision injures Ky man at Fourth and Walnut

Marty Kierber of Loutaberg Kentucky was struck by a car owned by John Sergent at Fourth and Walnut streets. He sustained a confused left knee and a cut over the left elbow and was taken to City Hospital.

Marty Kierber Loutaberg Fourth Walnut Streets John Sergent Ralston Him Street City Hospital

Arrest Husband In Murder Inquiry at Cincinnati Home

Police detain Herrell and Merrell as a missing hammer and a 13 inch wrench tie to a death at 765 Carlisle and 710 Mound. Neighbors recall threats and a long relationship between Herrell, Mason, and the murdered Millie Crutchlow. detectives trace movements and find blood stained clothing and other weapons as leads.

Horrel Mound Street Merrell Crutchiow Carnale Avenue Herrell R. B. Smith Galeavanve Indianapolis F. Smith Oliver ‘Street Cousina Mason Manon Mertel Herre Sajd Ryan Foertmeyer William von Hoene Stagnaro Carlisle Avenue Ecker Elienretder Ike Millie West Fourthtreet Robert Charles Elsenrieder Harrell Seventh Central Avenues Herrel Cincinnati John Street Meson Charles Fifth Elm Streets West Firth Crutchtow Olloway and Necktan Weet Rearth Street Jonni Millie Mason Mound Ar Mada

No discretion on age of marriage stated

fragmentary note cites Philadelphia Record quote about a man over 70 marrying his fourth wife, implying a lack of discretion on marriage age.

Silicus Synicus Philadelphia

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