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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1913
Page
1
A bold move to reopen saloons in Defiance faces liquor law enforcement. Officials say decisive action is needed at once as the national stance on the war rent situation stiffens. Negotiations for peace have not succeeded, pushing government to set a clear course.
Secretary of British Foreign Office and President Wilson hold confidential talks at the White House. Reports say aims, mediation hopes, and arms embargo plans face tension as Huerta advances and Carranza's role is questioned. Tyrell, Grey aide, met Wilson. details kept secret.
Washington society notes outline the November White House wedding of Miss Jes te Woottrow Wilson with bridegroom elect Francis Bowes Sayre. Daughters and bridesmaids named include Eleanor Randolph Whitton, Marjorie Brown, Adaline Mitchell Scott, and Mary George White. Sayre and guests prepare for a luncheon and ceremony with pageantry and specific gown details.
Special editorials report that District Attorney Whitman will ask the grand jury to indict a prominent Democratic politician whose influence reaches to Washington. The expected indictment could reshape the inquiry as Whitman battles a powerful opposition from both Democratic and Republican machines aiming to thwart the district attorney’s revelations.
Washington reports the long special session of Congress will merge into the regular winter session by Monday. Anti trust and railroad bills likely deferred to next year. The currency debate begins tomorrow in the Senate along with pension talks, then recess through December 26 as President Wilson plans vacation.
Special to The Amformat Pillaburs describes a chaotic incident at Hotel Scheniey where a Hen caused disruption in Gary Deslys' residence. Police noted multiple hens on the premises and a clerk reported continued commotion late tonight as tenants faced an ongoing siege.
John D Rockefeller Jr plans to spend the winter in the South rather than Tarrytown. He says he wants a climate with few storms and outdoor recreation. He expects to leave Cleveland this week as his wife recovers from illness.
Special to The American reports life insurance underwriters pressing for a national law to limit policy loans. The volume of loans rose from 5 million dollars in 1890 to 500 thousand in 1912, risking policyholder protection as the practice expands.
About 100 angry Black residents in Wilmington gather around the body of James Davis, a Black fugitive, who was killed after attempting to assault Alice Hilton, 30, wife of Isiah Hilton. The scene unfolds as the crowd performs a ritual dance in the street.
A 5 am blaze destroyed the sacristy and silk hangings at St Bonifacius Catholic Church Cumminsville. Estimated damage 209 dollars. Police noted earlier church arsons in the city. no thefts reported at the scene.
Special to The American from Galveston Texas reports four United States soldiers were killed instantly and two injured when a speeding passenger train collided with an automobile eight miles from Galveston in the afternoon. The dead include Privates Proctor and Mankiey of the Eleventh Infantry and Bee ijbby and Pike of Battery B Fourth Field Artillery.
Special to The American from Pittsburg on November 23 reports J Denny O Neil saying organized Republican opposition has doomed United States Senator Boles Penrose to fail at the 1914 primaries. He warned Penrose if he runs again he will be buried by a deluge of opposition.
Attilia Withoit of 895 Race Street reported to police last night that her pocket was picked of 4.50 while standing in line at the Express Theater.
The American newspaper offers prizes for newsboys selling the most Ameri cans before Christmas. First to fourth prizes award unspecified amounts, with ten runners up at $2 and twenty five at $1 each, in addition to regular profits. Circulation Manager should register interested boys.
Tucson reports William J. Bryan Jr son of the secretary of state attained one of the highest grades among several applicants before the State Board of Examiners for admission to practice law in the territory His score reflects strong performance in the licensing process and signals his readiness for legal work in the region.
Special to The American Aties New York Nov 24 Frank Mills 25 of Gloversville shoots and kills his wife Margia Fancher Mille 20 then turns the weapon on himself dying within hours in a thin afternoon crime scene.
Wall Street bankers hear that a new money trust investigation will be broader than last year with Louis D Brandeis to act as counsel. The inquiry is expected to be a joint congressional effort ambitious to surpass what Samuel Untermeyer achieved.
Ormady Mc Hark told The American in New York that he is against a Republican national convention before the next congressional elections. He argues Progressives would skip this winter but may attend after the campaign next fall to press party rule changes.
Washington November 28 Senate special lobby investigating committee chair Overman called a meeting for Tuesday to plan further hearings and coordinate investigative steps. The session aims to set agenda and review testimony from witnesses.
Ruth Woods seven year old daughter of Wiley Woods of Hyde Park died after eating poisoned cake left in a pantry. The cake had been stored several days and the kitchen door was locked to keep others out. The two younger children found and ate portions of the cake and were treated by Drs Nieman and Case.
General Leonard Wood was thrown from his horse at Pt Meyer while riding with his young daughter Miss Louisia Wood. The white charger jumped a ditch and toppled, sending the general sprawling and narrowly missing a trampling, before he remounted and returned to his quarters.
Mrs. Rachel Lashkaw awakened to a burglar at her bed and fought him for about 15 minutes. He escaped through a second story window after losing a cap with a white stripe during the struggle. Detectives pursue leads as the home was dark and details are incomplete.
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