18 Nov 1913
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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1913
Page
1
Reports from Washington say the United States may declare a blockade on Mexican ports as tension rises. Secretary Bryan declined to comment while Huerta's actions raise concerns over railway links and prisoner treatment. President Wilson faces scrutiny over intervention prospects and aims for peaceful order amid chaos.
A minister orders German merchants to inventory incoming goods while the United States vows action against Mexican ports. Negotiations with Huerta appear closed as Blanquet schemes and rumors of a major move loom. Washington officials denounce reports as fakes amid cautious optimism and calls for peaceful measures.
In Mexico City on November 17 reports say Germany calls merchants to the embassy for inventory amid rumors of a U S blockade of Mexican ports. Seventeen American warships reportedly ordered to Mexican waters. Huerta allies, Blanquet plotting coup, oil tax protest by foreign companies. Status of OShaughnessy unclear.
Washington notes a growing pessimism over the Mexican situation despite ongoing admin optimism. The situation was described as more grave tonight than at any time since last Thursday morning, in dispatches reaching Washington.
The Cincinnati American newspaper offers $100 in prizes for newsboys selling the most Ameri cans before Christmas. Prizes include $20 for first, $15 second, $10 third, $5 fourth and fifth, $2 to ten more, and $1 to twenty-five more, plus earnings from sales.
Chicago officials received a plan proposing Civic Wastes Corporation to replace the Cincinnati garbage reduction plant. The company would build multiple citywide plants to process waste with no cost to the city beyond delivering garbage to the facilities.
Special from Seattle says Vilhjalmur Stefansson Arctic explorer aboard the steamship Kartuk was last sighted off Flaxman Island on August 14 and is believed lost with the ship and all aboard.
Everett P. Fowler, indicted for extortion tied to campaign contributions from highway and barge canal contractors, pleads moratorium and is released on bond as testimony links him to a Syracuse office. George H. McGuire testifies as U S Fidelity and Guaranty Company agent, detailing contractor business ties.
More than 200 patients at the Cook County Hospital near the new building were panicked when a second floor fire broke out during construction. Dr. Raymond Fouts led nurses and orderlies in moving patients and directing a hose until firefighters arrived. a fire attorney will investigate the incidents.
New York November 17 The Ohio Oil Company has declared an extra dividend of 6.75 a share in addition to the regular quarterly dividend of 1.25 a share The last dividends were 1.26 regular and 0.75 extra.
Vera Cruz reports today that Tampico has fallen to rebel forces. Garza Aldape, former Huerta cabinet member and new minister to France, arrived with troops and boarded the Espagne bound for France.
Letha Perdue, 18, convicted of involuntary manslaughter in Huntington West Virginia for the death of James Kendrick, paid $25 and court costs totaling $71 and was released. The shooting followed Kendrick’s attention to her sister, Kendricks frat wife.
Gunboat Smith of California defeated Sam Langford on a 12 round decision in Boston. Smith outpointed Langford to secure the victory in the featured boxing match.
Special to The American reports Huerta’s forces increasing activity as federal troops hunt rebels in Chihuahua territory. Prisoners are executed or discharged after pledges not to continue fighting Huerta, amid renewed militant tactics by constitutionalists.
Mrs Dora Fuller Elder Doxey Whitney travels from Idaho to St Louis to face bigamy charges linked to past marriages and a murder case. Her former husbands include William Doxey and W J Whitney. previous spouses died under suspicious circumstances.
The 28th Ohio Woman Suffrage Association convention opens at the Linton Hotel with delegates from across the state. Leaders like Mrs Florence Goff Schwartz of Cincinnati and General Upton navigate a humorous misadventure at a city cafe as they prepare for a likely re election of officers and continued campaigning for state suffrage.
Secretary of State filed a statement showing a reduction of capital stock to 5 000 in the St Louis Dressed Ve and Provision Company. The firm has used its altered name for 18 months and is said to be owned and run by the Swift Packing Company. Ouster actions are pending in the state Supreme Court with Governor Major involved in 4911.
Irate Jose Ehk of West City attempted to derail a South Shore train after the conductor refused to stop. A wreck of another car caused by the act was narrowly avoided, with Pasheck later jailed in Valparaiso as the State’s Attorney sought a prison sentence.
A despondent man shot himself in the right temple ending a period of unemployment. Mrs. Fuchs reported years of mental strain and that her husband reportedly threatened to kill her before taking a revolver yesterday. He died at City Hospital.
A husband called police to arrest his wife’s alleged abuser during a chaotic night ending in a Seventh Precinct booking. Relatives posted bond for the young salesman as the couple’s brief marriage collapses and a divorce is expected. The exact abuse details remain unclear.
In Panama City and Colon, about 1500 Chinese merchants suspend business in a staged shutdown to demand enforcement of a new registration law. They close wholesale and retail shops to force the government to issue or update residence certificates and face possible deportation penalties. The action targets the newly announced registry requirements impacting Chinese residents.
In New York on November 11 Willie Hoppe dominated Calvin Demarest in a world billiards title match at the Grand Ballroom of the hotel. Hoppe led 800 to 204 and seized control after Demarest stirred a brief challenge. The marathon contest extended twenty three innings with Hoppe securing the victory.
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