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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1913
Page
2
Special to the Post from Chicago November 28 Dr C G Staats a cage physician says he has discovered snake venom cures epilepsy and other nervous diseases. After studying in India he experimented upon venom using three rattlesnakes a cobra and two copperheads as part of his laboratory equipment while living in Stamboul India.
Special to The American reports Interstate Commerce Commission data showing a sharp rise in rail related casualties for the quarter ending June 30 compared with 1912. Total killed 2,535 and injured 49,911. 2,286 killed and 15,868 injured in non train accidents. Derailments and collisions totaled 3,596 with passenger trains affected in 150 events. Financial damage stood at $3,234,289.
Judge Fricke fined James Foster George Carr Walker and Chas Edwards 50 each after they confessed to coming to the city on a window smashing robbery trip according to police.
The Walnut Street listings describe multiple shows and acts for the coming week. Includes Grand Opera House Ziegfeld Follies adaptation with a long cast, Empress Joe Maxwell dancers, Orpheum performers, and Olympic May Howard and Girls of All Nations. Details stage names and notable acts, with matinee notes and house features.
A sequence of marriage licenses is reported including John Larry 81 of Mill street with Dilsey Brown 61 also of Mill street. Everett Reese Williams 21 of Williemaburg wed Alma Grueninger 19 of Harold street. Joan Staab 25 of Gage street with Eve Starteman 19 of Norwood. George Rags 21 of Wundersvenue with Mary Braun 20 of Oliver street. Engelbert Mayer Jr 28 of West Twelfth street with Class Carolina Hackstedt. Nelson Whitbeck 21 of May street with Vers Purcell 19 of West Sixth street. Jonathan Edwards 28 of Forest avenue with Martha Headell 22 of Montgomery road. Joseph Piglds 21 of Eastern avenue with Asna Backus 19 of Eastern. Grover Cleveland Tulle 26 of Obie wed Lula L. Krotimer 28 of Carthage.
Coroner Patrick J. Byrne is in a hospital in critical condition with an abdominal lesion after sustaining a strain yesterday while he carried a crippled man who had fallen in front of a street car to safety.
Senator Atlee Pomerene and Rep Alfred Allen endorse a one year halt to naval construction after Churchill proposed the suspension. The Ohio lawmakers reply to Chamber of Commerce letters supporting the resolution and urging broader adoption. Letters also came from Senator Theodore Burton and Rep Stanley Bowle.
Elizabeth Emerson mother of Harriet Moore and former wife of John D. Moore filed suit in Common Pleas against Central Trust and Safe Deposit Company as executor and trustee for $890. She says she loaned $10 to $60 to her daughter from April 1912 to June 1913 for support of herself and her minor son P. S. Moore during the divorce proceedings. Attorneys L. D. Oliver and Edward A. Hafner represent the complainant.
The Second Ohio Independent Regiment Junior Order hosts a mask ball and military hop at the Armory tonight under the American Mechanics banner. Aimed at members and supporters, the event promises music and social dancing to boost morale.
Sunday activities include Sunday School at 4 15 a m Men and Women groups meet through the day with sermons at 10 45 a m and 7 46 p m The Universalist Church at Walhut Hille Essex Place lists 11 a m worship with Dell Kendall Werthner as soloist and 9 45 Sunday School Strangers welcomed
Weather figures show 1912 as the warmest year in Cincinnati since 1881 with an excess heat of 5238 degrees since January 1. If no cold wave occurs, 1918 likely will not beat the record. 1878 remains the warmest year with an excess heat of 1102 degrees and a mean of 60.2 degrees, while 1913 up to now is 58.5.
Reports from Pennsylvania and New York state indicate Gifford Pinchot has announced for U S Senate in Pennsylvania and Amos Pinchot is expected to enter New York Senate race. Both will run on the Progressive ticket.
Mrs Bimba Nuss of 309 Mulberry street files in Common Pleas for 2500 alleging Thomas B Forehan deserted her and their two children in Covington Kentucky in 1898. She claims Forehan, a San Diego real estate dealer, left with no alimony despite a divorce decree and faces a police court hearing over failure to support wife and children.
Major General Sir Francis Lloyd, commander of the London district, issues a rule requiring Guards officers not in uniform to wear frock coats and silk hats in the Buckingham Palace area. The move aims to uphold Guards leadership in London fashion and etiquette.
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